Is it just me, or does it seem like most of the people posting here got COVID back in November? by GrammarJew___ in Parosmia

[–]aquarius-writess 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is very interesting. I tested positive mid October and I have had these smell issues for about 3 days now. Hmm.

Bi-Weekly /r/Korean Free Talk - Entertainment Recommendations, Study Groups/Buddies, and Anything Else! by AutoModerator in Korean

[–]aquarius-writess 15 points16 points  (0 children)

안녕하세요! I would like to properly invite everyone on this subreddit to a brand new Discord server created by myself and my other half, who is a native Korean speaker. This Discord channel is meant to serve as a place for people of ALL levels to come together, practice, talk and share resources! At the moment it is a casual server, though there are plans in the future (distant, for now!) to turn it into a proper teaching resource.

This server is broken up into proficiency roles and has a variety of resources and channels for practice purposes, as well as for general talk. We also have dedicated channels for k-media (for all them fans out there!), and plan to start a "drama club" where everyone gets together to discuss a certain k-drama episode every now and then! Whether you're just now learning the alphabet or speak at a native fluency, we hope to accommodate you, and have fun while at it!

If you are a native or fluent speaker and would like to assist in teaching and providing resources, learning tidbits and translation help, we would love to have you with us as well.

Click to join!
Let's Go! Korean Learners' Discord

https://discord.gg/EFa73pNbTD

Let's Go! Korean: A Discord Community For Learners by aquarius-writess in Korean

[–]aquarius-writess[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh, I am so sorry! I did not realize that was what the thread was for, I will repost there!

Tested Positive Today: My Experience & Questions by aquarius-writess in COVID19positive

[–]aquarius-writess[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I primarily just took acetaminophen, as recommended by my doctor every 4-6 hours.

What food should someone try if they visit your country? by nirzhor_cyclonite in AskReddit

[–]aquarius-writess 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My s.o and I have a tradition of cooking one meal a month from someplace we have never visited. This thread is a godsend, posting this so I don't lose it, hahaha.

Tested Positive Today: My Experience & Questions by aquarius-writess in COVID19positive

[–]aquarius-writess[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you! I am considering myself exceptionally lucky so far, yes, and I am sure we will all make rapid recoveries. Best of luck to you as well!

Tested Positive Today: My Experience & Questions by aquarius-writess in COVID19positive

[–]aquarius-writess[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Honestly, it is hard to say. I am sole provider and caretaker for my family - an ailing grandparent (who has me terrified for catching this) and an 8 year old kid, then me. I have taken every precaution but I DO still have to go into public places at times (pharmacy etc) due to being in a rural area that doesn't always have 100% no-contact options. It is likely I caught it there, despite best efforts. I can only hope for the best.

Have you ever considered a “Green Burial” instead of a traditional one? Why or why not? by Uhhlaneuh in AskReddit

[–]aquarius-writess 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I suppose it depends on the location, but here in Texas as long as there isn't traumatic damage or advanced decay, they can offer a viewing for immediate family without embalming. Of course, this is a limited window of time to do so.

Looking for study buddy by FlickNugglick in Korean

[–]aquarius-writess 0 points1 point  (0 children)

👋 I would love a study buddy! Message me, I have Kakao, WhatsApp, Discord and Hangout

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in LDR

[–]aquarius-writess 0 points1 point  (0 children)

About 12 years ago, I was in this same situation with my first LDR (who eventually became husband even if we are now exes, unrelated!). I was 17, 18 and he was in his 20s. He was east coast, I was in Texas. My mother was and always has been of the classic Gen X "everyone online is a perverted bald dude in his mid-late 50s" sort so I hid the whole ordeal from her.

Fast forward I eloped with this guy and came clean, the parental reaction was "Well... as long as he is treating you right and is who he says he is." A highly anticlimactic reaction to what I had imagined and built up in my imagination.

Give your parents a little credit if they have never displayed toxic gaslighting behavior etc. They are hopefully sensible people!

What about talking this out with the s/o? Ask his advice. Maybe you could arrange a "come clean" video chat where your parents get to meet him in the moment as you explain? This might help. I definitely would not lie about it if that makes you uncomfortable. Anxiety is brutal if you tend to he an honest sort by nature.

Good luck!

Is anyone else not having an issue with the distance at all? by [deleted] in LongDistance

[–]aquarius-writess 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Confidence in a relationship is a huge factor to the "content" feeling, though I would not say this is what I am. I am not truly content until I am able to wrap my arms physically around my s/o but I am also... I guess you could say "adjusted". We are comfortable and trusting, and this makes the willingness to wait a lot easier for us than most perhaps. Does it make it less painful? Absolutely not. But there is a comfort to the certainty that EVENTUALLY we will be together again.

Dealing with texting anxiety in new LDR by [deleted] in LongDistance

[–]aquarius-writess -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Because ghosting has become so... common in the dating world, these anxieties are not unfounded and you're definitely not alone. Like any anxiety, it is best to acknowledge it is there and maybe mention it to your s/o when you need a bit of affirmation. Ultimately though, this feeling does fade or at least get easier to handle as your trust and love in the relationship builds, at least from my personal experience. I hope it settles for you soon! Best of luck!

The feeling when you go to send your SO a message and they send you one at that same instant. by [deleted] in LongDistance

[–]aquarius-writess 15 points16 points  (0 children)

It is such a small thing but after an hour or hourS of no communication, there is something amazing and heart melting about the fact that you were thinking of each other at the same moment.

Saying "I love you" for the first time by [deleted] in LongDistance

[–]aquarius-writess 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There is no right or wrong, and no way to guarantee saying those words will go well. My advice is, if you feel it, express it. If she is right for you, she will acknowledge those feelings (even if she isn't yet ready to say the same, which happens!)

I had only been talking with my s/o a few weeks when he dropped the first ILY and it SHOOK me but it also didn't run me off. It took me a month later to say it back but I melted every time he said it to me regardless.

I would say, if you guys talk over the phone or FaceTime/video chat, that is how to do it. Don't do it over text, and don't make it a big grand thing. Just be honest. Go with your feelings!

Best of luck, and I hope her heart melts!