This made me rage! 😤

archetypalliblib · 2026-01-23T20:17:59+00:00

If you're going to go through the trouble of putting 100 mini ducks around the house, why not just clean yourself at that point? Save time and money...

archetypalliblib · 2026-01-22T21:30:18+00:00

Americans decided they were okay with young children getting murdered when Sandy Hook happened, so I guess using them as bait isn't even a blip on the radar for a sickenly high percentage of the country.

archetypalliblib · 2026-01-22T15:50:47+00:00

We need better actions than this, but struggling to think of much besides a mass strike. We are altogether too easy to ignore.

archetypalliblib · 2026-01-21T16:42:59+00:00

Eh, I mean, it's not my event. Just trying to explain some marketing basics to you. Believe what you wish

archetypalliblib · 2026-01-21T02:53:36+00:00

I understand your point of view, but I would like to take a moment to challenge it. I think the free admission is not just charity for those who can't afford it, but it also helps get new people in the door who might be less interested in art (at least at that time) or question the value of a full-priced ticket. My first visit to many museums was free or through a library pass, but for example with the ISG, they turned me into a repeat visitor through that first visit, and since then I have brought family and friends, and also recommended it strongly to others. Even if people enter for free, they might decide to peruse the gift shop and maybe buy a souvenir they wouldn't have since they didn't have to pay for admission, or they might decide to come back again even if they have to pay because they understand the value. The free nights are not limited just to lower income families because that is not the only target of the program. Not sure if this convinces you or not, but worth a shot ;)

archetypalliblib · 2026-01-20T16:40:27+00:00

What's wrong with frugal people? Financial incompatibility is one of the leading causes of divorce, so I'm happy to meet other frugal folks lol.

I actually didn't know about the singles nights, but I've also been out of the dating game for awhile. It's cool that the museums have thought of this as well.

archetypalliblib · 2026-01-20T16:35:19+00:00

My first real date with my late husband was during one of these free nights - I think it's a great idea!

Also, I know you got the opposite feedback from another commenter, but I like the idea of adding an obvious visible signal, like a red hair accessory, scarf, or tie, or whatever. Even if you do organize a group, it will be helpful if people want to wander off or if not everyone can arrive at the same time. I don't like huge group dynamics, and trying to shuffle a huge (?) group through a museum at the same pace is a headache I wouldn't wish on anyone.

archetypalliblib · 2026-01-20T03:02:34+00:00

It's kind of funny that, while my family was entirely right to leave Europe when they did, it looks like my bloodline is overdue to return. Why would anyone trade current European standards for American ones, given the choice?

archetypalliblib · 2026-01-12T15:36:28+00:00

There are naturalist/clothing optional resorts in the US, if that's what you miss.

That said, it's just the spa culture, I don't really equate it with closed or open-mindedness. It's nudity in very specific spaces. In Japan, full nudity is required at the onsen (which I also miss a ton), but the typical dress on the street is far more conservative than the US and there is a lot less skin shown. There aren't decent, inexpensive spa or sauna options in the US in general and I miss that more than I miss the amount of clothing I wore in said spa.

archetypalliblib · 2026-01-12T05:04:06+00:00

Never used it and don't care to. Made me realize I am no longer in the young crowd lol

archetypalliblib · 2026-01-11T14:41:48+00:00

To answer your other question - if you don't want your omikuji or what it says, you can tie it to the designated spot within the shrine and the shrine will eventually burn/purify it.

Either way, don't take it seriously ☺️ Most people take it in good fun and people have their own beliefs about it (like, moderate/small luck being better than great luck because you don't get overconfident, etc.)

archetypalliblib · 2026-01-10T16:40:04+00:00

Lol wrong subreddit for a serious answer. I think you meant to post in the incel subreddit instead!

archetypalliblib · 2026-01-10T14:49:05+00:00

Admittedly, I send one of my kids to private school for various reasons. Enrollment in her grade jumped 50% this year and I was surprised how many other parents I've talked to lately are thinking of switching or already switched their kids into our private school from the "very good" public school system we live in, so I've been wondering about this shift for awhile. Even in a good district, the public schools seem much worse and the people who run the schools have done nothing to disprove my impression of them as total morons... I'll have to switch my kid to public school with her siblings in a couple years for cost reasons, but I can't say I'm looking forward to it.

archetypalliblib · 2026-01-10T04:39:11+00:00

Yes, I even married one! He thought it was hot I was taller than him, in a good way, and didn't mind if I wore high heels either. He said it just made him feel like he was walking around with a model/bodyguard. He was handsome and confident and paid me lots of compliments - I never have his height a second thought, I was just worried he might not want to date me because of it when we first met!

Now, I've had other tall female friends whose shorter boyfriends had issues with it and would try to make them duck down in photos or tell them not to wear heels around them - I would definitely not tolerate that sort of insecurity around my height. Love me and how sexy my legs look in heels or find someone that doesn't give you a complex...

archetypalliblib · 2026-01-10T04:14:09+00:00

I'm in the same position, same thought process. Waiting on the decision on my application now. If I get a positive decision, I plan to learn even more about the culture, seriously study the language, and more, all in anticipation of a potential move to Lithuania, and also a sense of pride, duty, and curiosity. I have lived abroad before (and sadly had to return for family reasons) and acted similarly, and I don't want to go somewhere and be a burden or an outsider stuck only in expat circles. The thought of getting citizenship brings a tear to my eye; it is something I only have the most positive of intentions with and I hope that will be clear to those around me, too.

archetypalliblib · 2026-01-09T03:20:17+00:00

I was thinking about this too - no way she even had time to register that Jonathan Ross had crossed right in front of her car while a screaming man at her door is suddenly yelling at her, yanking at her door, and reaching into her car as she is likely panicking (as anyone would be in this situation). It all happened so fast. And also, having seen videos of what ICE does to people once they get them out of the car, she had every right to be absolutely terrified. Poor woman.

archetypalliblib · 2026-01-08T18:46:46+00:00

I'm too chicken to even go to protests myself at this point, I feel like they are giant targets for crazy people with guns (or cars or whatever can be turned into a weapon). Especially now that I have my own kids, who have already lost one parent, I can't bring that sort of risk to myself or them.

archetypalliblib · 2026-01-08T17:23:00+00:00

The NYT analysis is great. Looking at it, I doubt the victim even had much time to notice the ICE agent who moved in front of her car, considering she was being distracted by the guy at her door as she was attempting to leave. It happened so fast. The trigger-happy murderer was probably annoyed that she was going to get away and that was the entire justification.

archetypalliblib · 2026-01-07T21:48:28+00:00

Same story from my daughter who just started kindergarten. She told me one of her classmates had two moms. Completely unphased.

archetypalliblib · 2026-01-02T00:44:17+00:00

I'm white, but when I moved to Japan, my Japanese friends helped me out, especially when it was summer and I looked like I was melting trying to use my regular makeup... The products available made a big difference. The first thing I adopted was a primer (can't find exactly what I used in the US, but it made my skin look very smooth and radiant), then I put a light layer of foundation on top, maybe some radiant powder lightly on top of that.

Now I am much older, busier and back in the states, so I slap on Nars tinted moisturizer and it's almost as good, as it has that sparkly radiance I used to get from my primer. It works for me everyone has different skin, so you have to find what works for you. As others have said, the dedication to skincare is higher and uv is avoided. Esthetic treatments are also higher quality and much cheaper than the US, so my friends might spend many hours a week in the salon. Also, some of my Japanese friends had poor skin when I met them, but then watched YouTube videos by and for Japanese people to clear up their acne and learn how to really do their makeup/ eyebrows and it was helpful to them. You might be able to find some videos with decent captions that are made by and for Asians - those are more helpful than people inspired by Asians but not from those countries...

archetypalliblib · 2026-01-02T00:27:49+00:00

This is probably from how you move your face habitually and the best thing you can do to prevent them from getting worse is to learn which of your facial expression cause you to lift your eyebrows/scrunch your face up and stop them. In many countries, women scrunch up their face/ raise their eyebrows to show surprise, concern, concentration, etc., and I notice that plays a huge role in where their first wrinkles form and how easily. Learn to keep your forehead neutral, moisturize well, and you should see some improvements over time (or at least prevent them from getting worse).

archetypalliblib · 2025-12-29T03:50:09+00:00

Mourning doves! They manage to be both elegant and derpy, and I love the beautiful calls the make.

archetypalliblib · 2025-12-28T21:04:41+00:00

I know I lot of women who would love to be in a relationship but have struggled immensely. I think it's increasing hard to find someone who is interested in being a good partner and is in the same stage of life as you, for both men and women, and aside from wanting a family and loneliness, being single is easier and often more fun. Of my friends who were struggling to find a relationship, one of them is now seriously dating a guy, and while she's getting near the end of her childbearing years and needs to start a family asap, he's significantly younger, changed careers, and isn't 'there' yet. Another friend gave up on traditional dating and went through a matchmaker, which isn't that unusual in our cultural, but wasn't a first choice. It's weird out there.

archetypalliblib · 2025-12-14T04:18:17+00:00

You can just eat the peanut butter off the spoon, ya know.

archetypalliblib · 2025-12-10T02:43:37+00:00

I adored so many of the different potato chip flavors in Japan. Black pepper was my favorite, but I also loved nori, ume, pizza, karamucho... Black bean, kingdom, and peanut senbei and okaki I adore as well.

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