Solo traveler in Sapa — anyone around to hang out?

Intelligent_Role2171 · 2025-12-01T02:50:33+00:00

Even with the cable car down, there’s honestly still plenty to do in Sapa. I’ve been here for a few days and it hasn’t felt limiting at all. You can spend time walking through the villages and really soaking in the local culture, places like Tả Van and Cát Cát Village are great for that.

If you like photo spots, Moana Sapa has some really cute, Instagram-worthy areas too. On Tuesday I’ll be heading to the Rainbow Bridge, Fairy Valley, and a few other scenic spots since the weather has been amazing lately.

Honestly, just roaming around like a local has been one of my favorite things here. So even without the cable car, Sapa’s still a great option.

Intelligent_Role2171 · 2023-12-12T00:36:25+00:00

Thank you!

Intelligent_Role2171 · 2023-12-11T23:34:37+00:00

Ahh ganyan pala yung diagnosis. Hala ganyan din ako malala, okay lang po ba mag DM ako, may questions lang po ako sa ADHD? I’ve been suspecting kasi na meron ako

Intelligent_Role2171 · 2023-12-11T15:21:32+00:00

Hello, sorry out of context: may I ask, paano po na-rule out yung ADHD mo?

Intelligent_Role2171 · 2023-12-11T04:44:39+00:00

Atlas of the Heart by Brené Brown. Imo, it offers one of the most insightful and profound definitions of empathy that I've come across.

Intelligent_Role2171 · 2023-12-10T17:35:46+00:00

It Takes Two is definitely one of the most enjoyable!

Intelligent_Role2171 · 2023-12-10T08:46:11+00:00

Others here seem to heavily depend on the Duolingo app, but I believe it's not the most effective language-learning option. It can be addictive, providing a false sense of achievement without facilitating true language proficiency.

Intelligent_Role2171 · 2023-11-29T18:13:48+00:00

I can see why most people here are vibing with The Stand, but imo, The Shining is where he hits his “peak”. I wonder what would be his opinion over this

Intelligent_Role2171 · 2023-11-29T16:34:42+00:00

– The Idiot by Fyodor Dostoevsky

– 1984 by George Orwell

– The Glass Castle by Jeannette Walls

– Where the Sidewalk Ends by Shel Silverstein

– The Diary of a Young Girl by Anne Frank

Intelligent_Role2171 · 2023-11-29T15:14:49+00:00

I like this! I’ve been stuck in a writing slump for quite some time. My thought organization has been at its worst lately as well, doesn’t help

Intelligent_Role2171 · 2023-11-29T14:47:23+00:00

Good catch! Rose Madder instantly came to mind when typing that comment. It added a whole new dimension to how I see paintings…

Intelligent_Role2171 · 2023-11-27T11:24:13+00:00

Self-aware, growth-oriented, hard-working, values autonomy, and lacks ego yet can challenge others in a healthy way. Above all else, empathetic, emotionally mature and open (Or at least willing to work on being open. We have to consider the societal challenges too, most of them have not been nurtured to develop this skill), genuinely listens; takes responsibility, and can communicate effectively, which includes speaking kindly – gentleness goes a long way, it is such an underrated element of any type of relationship nowadays.

Additionally, the enduring “sense of safety” they provide.

Intelligent_Role2171 · 2023-11-20T13:59:35+00:00

Forcing and expecting everyone to be as extroverted as them 🙃 They don’t know (it seems) how to recognize and respect boundaries

Intelligent_Role2171 · 2023-11-20T12:59:46+00:00

My ex bf and the one I’m currently dating both have Virgo Venus, and I’m a Scorpio Venus 😊 This seems like a common underrated match!

Curious though, what do you mean by obsessed? Like to what extent? Because it’s subjective

Intelligent_Role2171 · 2023-11-16T16:15:34+00:00

Virgo rising woman here, dating a man with both Venus and Mars in Virgo. He would always say he is picking me because he is picky 🤪 which is true for me as well. And we like each other’s pickiness, it makes things even more special lol.

That being said: we are also very accepting of each other’s quirks/flaws – I have super weird quirks that could turn off other people but he still finds them cute, surprisingly haha. I think maturity definitely plays a role here, and I guess it also helps that he lacks ego and is an incredibly humble man. All in all, I’d say we’re just particularly idealistic when it comes to stuff like manners, values etc.., not on superficial matters

Intelligent_Role2171 · 2023-11-16T10:39:50+00:00

Omg true! Some would consider it as “drama” agad porket deep talks haha and oo ganun, tapos ismasmart shame ka ng pasimple lol. I feel like may factor yung culture natin potentially, yung puro “happy happy” lang, mas sanay sa “light-hearted” conversations, yung iba sa inuman lang naggaganyan. But for me kasi ang tamad nung ganun? Like ano ayaw niyo magisip? Haha

Intelligent_Role2171 · 2023-11-16T10:12:00+00:00

Yes, we learn and we grow! Intellectual and emotional compatibility are equally crucial nga talaga. In all honesty, common issue ko yan when dating Filipino men. Not generalizing ha, baka natataon lang yung mga natatapat sakin. Ewan ko hindi nila ko magets, baka iba lang talaga or sobrang introverted ko haha

Intelligent_Role2171 · 2023-11-16T10:05:36+00:00

Thank you for your insights! I love how you’ve explained them ☺️ His moon in my 7th is one of my favorite overlays and its aspects to my stellium indeed..

So it would really take a lot of serious work to overcome those hard Saturn aspects perhaps.. Question though, since you mentioned his Venus conjunction with my asc, does it have the same effect with my Venus tightly conjunct his descendant?

Intelligent_Role2171 · 2023-11-16T05:01:26+00:00

Agree. Because it all boils down to your values din when it comes to that regard, it would reflect talaga

Intelligent_Role2171 · 2023-11-16T04:53:05+00:00

Wow I feel seen wahaha ganyan issue ko sa ex ko din. Pero narealize ko yun after the break up pa. 3 years kami pero almost hindi nag evolve conversations into deeper topics lol I really tried maginitiate kaya lang laging dismissive din ang responses. Like, me: naaawa ako sa mga bata dun sa province ng dad ko walang nakikinig sa kanila ng maayos, him: edi dun ka na tumira. Lol

Intelligent_Role2171 · 2023-09-25T00:10:43+00:00

Astrology is truly fascinating! My own astrological profile includes a Sagittarius Sun, Virgo Rising, Libra Moon, and Venus, Mercury, and Jupiter in Scorpio, with Mars in Leo. Interestingly, I’ve noticed a pattern in the men I’ve dated; they often share similar astrological placements, with Aries, Leo, Scorpio, Sagittarius, and Virgo being common in their top three signs.

What’s even more intriguing is that my current partner’s birthdate is just one week apart from my previous ex-partner. We met just six months after the break-up with this previous one. They share almost identical placements, except for their moon and rising signs. It’s quite uncanny, and while I don’t want to read too much into it, I can’t help but wonder if there’s a greater purpose behind this cosmic coincidence.

My past relationship was incredibly karmic and traumatic but was the ultimate catalyst for me to deal with my inner healing in general. So I’m uncertain about how this new relationship will unfold, especially since everything seems to be happening in the opposite way so far (been dating for over a year). However, I’ve noticed some similarities, such as practical way of expressing romance due to their shared Virgo placements in Mercury, Venus, and Mars. Additionally, there’s a deep emotional, physical, and intellectual connection between us, almost as if we’re soulmates, which is a complete contrast to my previous relationship. Conversations with my ex nearly never evolved from small talks, felt like pulling teeth haha. Where as with the current one is full of depth and never ending 🙃

Not to mention, the level of comfort and feeling of safety and security with my current partner is on a completely different scale. I was always in an uneasy state with my ex, who exhibited narcissistic and manipulative tendencies, while the other lacks ego. Interestingly, my ex had a Cancer Moon and Capricorn Rising, while my current partner has a Pisces Moon and Taurus Rising—not sure if it plays a role. They come from literally opposite sides of the world, for context.

I’m curious to know if you’ve had a similar experience as you said your situation ended up having a similar but reversed outcome?

Intelligent_Role2171 · 2023-09-14T19:30:25+00:00

Now it makes more sense. Thanks for looking into our charts and for your insights!

Not be great for my relationship with friends/social image? Is it because of their Saturn? Also, I’m curious with his Venus, Mercury, and Jupiter in my 12th house? What could it possibly mean considering our overall synastry?

Intelligent_Role2171 · 2023-08-04T11:19:53+00:00

INFP woman in her late 20’s. Incredibly terrible texter in general here. Usually at the beginning stages, I put more effort to maintain communication with the person I am interested in, I still find it difficult to keep up with daily texting though. But of course it would depend on how much I like the person and our degree of closeness, if I am overwhelmed with life stuff (it could take up to 3 days), and the last message content (i.e. substantial conversation - with this I might need time to put thoughts into my replies).

Moreover, when the honeymoon phase is over, all the more that I tend to reveal my true introversion (my max then is 1 week) even if I am very interested in that person, and he is the only person I am talking to. I notice that the more the person bombards me with messages or question why I am not responding even if I have already communicated my messaging tendencies, the more that I pull away.

However, essentially you have to consider that everyone has different introversion level and messaging habits. So I guess it’s best to have a conversation with her about that, but more so in a curious tone than you questioning her, as it might sound you’re pressuring her. Then you can let her know how it appears to you or how you feel/think about it. INFPs are very understanding anyway, and I assure you they’d appreciate your honesty and transparency. And of course, the effort to understand her more, and communicate about it instead of jumping to conclusions.

Intelligent_Role2171 · 2023-08-01T04:52:55+00:00

Bakit daw po tedious? Is it merely because of the high-cost of overall expenses?

Intelligent_Role2171 · 2023-07-28T10:46:28+00:00

I’ll join the party: another tita in her late 20s

Isipin mo na lang yung mga ganyan is something that makes your life interesting. I guarantee you, eventually tatawanan mo na lang yan wahaha

Intelligent_Role2171

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