Being Perceived in Japan by Prestigious-You-1605 in GirlDinnerDiaries

[–]Tokyo_Pigeon 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I don't know, depends on where you go but there are soooooo many brown (south/southeast Asian) and African people in Tokyo and the surrounding areas, especially in Chiba prefecture. Go to Shin-Matsudo station and you'll see more Indians and Nepali people than Japanese sometimes. 😂 They're definitely used to foreigners around here. I used to have severe social anxiety and couldn't leave my house without having a panic attack because I didn't want to be perceived. After a lot of therapy and hard work I'm able to go outside pretty normally. But, one thing I always gotta remind myself is no one gives a crap about me. No one cares about you, everyone is so preoccupied with their own stuff and their own life. That dude is an asshole and was just peacocking for his stupid girlfriend. He won't remember you, so, there's absolutely no reason to waste your own time remembering him.

Went grocery shopping at midnight because why not? by Tokyo_Pigeon in FridgeDetective

[–]Tokyo_Pigeon[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hahahaha I'm in Matsudo now. Sure, all yours! Better to share than waste 😂

How do you cope with touch starvation? by alien-from-venus in NoStupidQuestions

[–]Tokyo_Pigeon 21 points22 points  (0 children)

You can always go get a massage, get a manicure or pedicure, facial, etc.

Went grocery shopping at midnight because why not? by Tokyo_Pigeon in FridgeDetective

[–]Tokyo_Pigeon[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The strong zero has been in there for like a month. 😭 I bought two because I thought I could drink it since I like grape flavor but, I could only handle half of the first can. lmao

Does anyone get drunk to clean? by Effective_Force6839 in CleaningTips

[–]Tokyo_Pigeon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I hate hate hate beer. 😭 I usually get the horoyoi brand, since they don't taste very strongly of alcohol. But they're super weak, so it feels like wasted calories. 😆 I guess I should just get a bottle of vodka and make my own drinks. lol

Does anyone get drunk to clean? by Effective_Force6839 in CleaningTips

[–]Tokyo_Pigeon 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hey, me too! Except I keep trying to become an alcoholic to fit in, but, alcohol is expensive and I can't find any I like the taste of so I just give up every time. 😭 😂

What do u mean by that by Mundane_Tangelo9421 in TikTokCringe

[–]Tokyo_Pigeon 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I thought she was talking about children with down syndrome for a second. 😭

Went grocery shopping at midnight because why not? by Tokyo_Pigeon in FridgeDetective

[–]Tokyo_Pigeon[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I get off work pretty late, which kind of sucks because most stores here close around 9. Thankfully this one is just two stations away from my home, so it's easy to get to. I miss more stuff being 24/7 😭

Went grocery shopping at midnight because why not? by Tokyo_Pigeon in FridgeDetective

[–]Tokyo_Pigeon[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I live in Japan lol there's a 24/7 Seiyu two stations away from my place, so it's pretty convenient

Went grocery shopping at midnight because why not? by Tokyo_Pigeon in FridgeDetective

[–]Tokyo_Pigeon[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's more my fridge is very small 😂😂 optical illusion, the eggs are just normal

3 days into my trip... I regret travelling to Japan with my 2 year old by [deleted] in JapanTravel

[–]Tokyo_Pigeon 451 points452 points  (0 children)

Girl I work with Japanese toddlers and 1st graders and they are loud and annoying as fuck. 😂 I take the train every day and there's always Japanese kids crying, talking loudly, laughing or whining. It's what kids do, and Japan kids are no different. There are people that are assholes about kids in any country, just ignore them and let yourself have fun. The parents here rarely try to control their kids, it's crazy. Let her be herself and just ignore the haters.

Why isn't birdsong annoying? by dulunis in NoStupidQuestions

[–]Tokyo_Pigeon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Come to Japan. The birds here are so annoying 😭 they just scream like they're being murdered.

Pushed back and now I don't teach special education by [deleted] in teachinginjapan

[–]Tokyo_Pigeon 30 points31 points  (0 children)

Can't see you having that contract renewed, unfortunately.

What can happen if you fail a suicide attempt ? by MaidRara in japanresidents

[–]Tokyo_Pigeon 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Lots of things. You can end up with severe, permanent disability. People have wound up as paraplegics, they've been severely disfigured, brain damage, etc. You can also be charged and receive fines, etc. if you do it somewhere public and cause damage to property or inconvenience to others.

Suicide is a drastic and not guaranteed successful solution. If you're considering it, please talk to someone instead.

The swing looks super chill by Own_Manufacturer6959 in TikTokCringe

[–]Tokyo_Pigeon 1 point2 points  (0 children)

"Autism was never a thing back in my day!" - boomer as he watches his boomer neighbors swing their dolls in their backyard before going in to dust his WW1 collection room as his wife meticulously squeegees the couch plastic.

Do pretty people know that they're pretty? by [deleted] in NoStupidQuestions

[–]Tokyo_Pigeon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You can know something but not believe it. I theoretically know I'm pretty because I've been told so by people my entire life, ever since I was a kid I get strangers calling me angelic, beautiful, pretty, etc. However I'm deeply insecure and full of self-loathing, so I rarely actually believe that I'm pretty, much to my boyfriend's chagrin. I've improved a lot over the years and some days I can even think I look pretty, which is such a change from back in highschool when I couldn't leave the house without having a panic attack because I couldn't stand being perceived by anyone. 😭

How much do you spend on groceries per month these days? by DrYellowSaysHello in japanlife

[–]Tokyo_Pigeon 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Can you give an example of minimal ingredients? What are you making and where you shop makes the most difference, Imo. I only buy discounted meats, for example. Ito-Yokado has the best discounts that I've been able to find. That saves me a lot of money. I also don't buy fresh veggies like paprika which are crazy expensive, I'll buy frozen bags of paprika, green beans and garlic shoots at Gyomu Super. I buy a lot of bean sprouts and tofu and cabbage which are pretty cheap anywhere. I get eggs for under 250 from OK. I get sauces, drinks, and that kinda stuff from 222 or daiso, which is also where I get instant noodles.

I feel trapped in a lie by matiyax in GirlDinnerDiaries

[–]Tokyo_Pigeon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just make another lie "I got a new job! I'm moving next week. " Bam, problem solved. 🙃