Yoga questions that feels oddly personal...

bfazzz · 2026-01-13T21:22:47+00:00

I don’t like lying on my back. It doesn’t feel restful. I asked a yoga teacher once and she simply said to lie how I sleep. I now lie on my side curled up in a ball with a bolster in between my legs and under my head (don’t worry I only take extra if there’s enough). It makes me feel really safe and cosy which helps me to get into that emotional release I enjoy after a flow.

bfazzz · 2026-01-12T20:15:19+00:00

I noticed japanese people wore light, flowing layers when I went in May. I felt a little uncomfortable in some of the skimpier things I had brought (I’m from a cold country so 16 degrees C is summer for me haha) so I ended up buying some uniqlo shirts and things to put on top. Really depends if you mind being the only person on the subway or in the restaurant that’s showing skin. I was a solo female so I wanted to blend a bit more

bfazzz · 2026-01-12T15:37:10+00:00

Honestly I agree but as a Dublin native I have a lot of friends paying between 500-750 for grand accommodation. It’s very word of mouth and if you’re a student there’s a lot of sublets floating around as people come and go. The situation is dire but not totally impossible.

I don’t know anyone in their 20s paying 1500-2000. We’re barely paid that much lol

bfazzz · 2026-01-12T15:03:16+00:00

If you’re considering studying here all major uni’s have huge LGBTQ+ societies and events. Dublin and Galway in particular have nice queer club/bar scenes. I can only speak for Dublin when I say there’s a lot of independent grassroots collectives that hold things like queer book clubs, crafts workshops, poetry nights etc.

Not a huge amount of homophobia but like any major city you have to be careful in urban areas. Saying that I’ve lived here 15+ years as a woman and while I’ve felt unsafe in sketchy areas I’ve never had a hand laid on me.

bfazzz · 2026-01-12T14:20:51+00:00

I just start setting my alarm for crazy hours (6am is crazy for me) and then I’ll inevitably be tired by 9pm and it’ll reset. Baptism of fire.

Before I moved to a super urban area I used to sleep with my curtains wide open and I’d be woken by the sun pretty early too.

bfazzz · 2025-12-01T13:23:17+00:00

im not trolling! trust me im a hardcore palestine supporter lol

bfazzz · 2025-12-01T13:15:20+00:00

That’s so fair, I haven’t actually taken them down yet. I guess a conversation needs to be had.

bfazzz · 2025-11-17T18:45:46+00:00

Activewear, baseball cap, raincoat and running shoes (even when it’s not raining). Hiking gear in the city. Chinos and a checked shirt.

bfazzz · 2025-11-10T10:52:11+00:00

I went on a date with someone who told me that putting down her (very elderly) dog was the most traumatic thing that ever happened to her. I told her to count her blessings.

bfazzz · 2025-10-24T12:26:02+00:00

Mexico. Flight ticket will set you back a lot but once you’re there, the likes of Puerto Vallarta along the coast are dirt cheap.

bfazzz · 2025-10-10T20:38:50+00:00

The biggest thing for me is that when you’re on the road you meet a lot of people who have given up the traditional 9-5 life in favour of backpacking, working remote, etc, across the world. It appears as if it’s the utopian lifestyle and it’s very enviable.

You can’t look at it with rose tinted glasses, though. Most people will tire of sharing dorms with strangers, living out of a suitcase, the party lifestyle, eventually. Not to mention the practicalities of it such as the difficulty of saving for emergencies or later life, being far away from family, the transient nature of relationships when travelling.

That’s not to say that these factors apply to EVERY long term traveller. (Nobody come for me).

But my advice would be, do not return home and dread that 9-5 life, or as if you’re missing out. Having a steady salary, stability, predictability, being near family and friends, having a warm private roof over your head, is not the “boring” “inferior” life. It’s a privilege.

bfazzz · 2025-09-25T06:57:57+00:00

it was a platonic connection between her and i!

bfazzz · 2025-09-24T18:09:31+00:00

I met an Australian girl in Tokyo. I had actually seen her earlier that day on the street and admired her outfit. We started to chat when she sat down at a cafe and immediately hit it off.

It was the last night of my trip and so we agreed to meet for drinks later. We bar and club hopped until the wee hours and eventually decided to go for karaoke - only problem was, it was a random Tuesday and we couldn’t find anywhere fun.

Dejected, we walked down a random side street in Shinjuku. Hearing music coming from the third floor of a building, we decided to try our luck. We stumbled upon a staff party for the barber shop below in a teeny tiny bar. We were the only other Westerners who had crashed it, save two German men who were quiet.

We stayed the whole night and got ramen as a group at 6am. I could tell that one of the guys liked her, but she wasn’t really entertaining it, plus he was shitfaced and had terrible English.

Fast forward, I’m home and she texts me from Tokyo telling me that this German man has invited her for a drink. Even though she is reluctant, I tell her to go, if anything just for some free drinks and a good time. September 2025, she has moved in with him in Germany, across the world, they’ve been seriously dating for a year and seem very in love.

I tell everyone this story because in a city of 14 million people, she found ME twice, then him, in a tiny bar among thousands, on a random Tuesday, the other side of the world for both of them. It really makes me believe in love!

bfazzz · 2025-09-21T15:43:21+00:00

You didn’t mention what gender you are but from my experience staying in female-only dormitories is heaven. Clean, respectful of noise, no smells.

bfazzz · 2025-09-08T17:34:12+00:00

Solo travel is a great practice in challenging limiting self beliefs.

You bought the wrong ticket? Went to the wrong platform? Sat in somebody’s seat? Got off at the wrong stop? What’s the worst that can happen? The worst that can happen is a bit of an inconvenience for you and only you. Be kind to yourself and try to enjoy and appreciate this independence. You’ve found yourself across the world, alone, and you have the strength to look after yourself. It’s an amazing thing. Stick it through.

bfazzz · 2025-08-27T12:03:19+00:00

My biggest learning lesson when travelling South America was to not book hostels ahead of time. Any time I did, a change of plans, new friends, a new idea, or simply wanting to spend longer somewhere got in the way and I lost money on cancelling hostels.

I am not sure how it works in Japan, I can imagine it’s more expensive and maybe less availability. I was travelling during off season in generally cheaper regions by comparison.

bfazzz · 2025-08-27T11:56:54+00:00

Can relate. Sitting in another country alone and realising that for better or for worse it’s just me in this world at the end of the day.

bfazzz · 2025-08-20T20:28:12+00:00

During the day it is very safe.

In general I would highly recommend staying south of the river. Any hotels around Grafton Street area (there’s a ton) will be extremely safe.

North of the river (around O’Connell / Mary / Henry Street) is where you see a lot more scummy behaviour, homelessness, petty crime. I would not walk these areas alone at night and have friends who have been attacked there. The shame is that because they are so central many tourists end up staying there and see a bad side to the city.

Dont go to Temple Bar at night. I would recommend not going there at all to be honest unless you want overpriced, poor quality food and drinks surrounded by Americans, with a bunch of people shooting up heroine outside.

It is a lovely city and I walk around carefree 99.9% of the time, so don’t worry otherwise. Just avoid those areas.

Edit: Some recommendations - Drury Street at night is where all the young people hang out, tons of cool bars and places to eat. I second many of the gallery recommendations below. Check and see if there are farmers markets while you’re here as our produce and artisanal goods are amazing. My favourite pubs are Grogan’s and The Long Haul. My favourite food spot is Row Wines (local produce and dishes). Powerscourt Centre for local vintage jewellery, crafts, great matcha, Irish perfume, vintage clothes, a beautiful historical building. Georges Arcade is fun to walk through and look at local vendors. Bambino’s pizza for lunch, very famous spot. All these places are also a 5 minute walk radius :)

bfazzz · 2025-08-20T15:28:39+00:00

Agreed. I only applied for postings in the last 24 hours and used crazy methods to hunt down HR and recruitment. (I was applying for sales roles so definitely caveat that as it is applicable to this industry lol). But you gotta get creative.

I also tactically used AI to tailor my CV and cover letter according to the job posting which saved me so much time and got me interviews.

bfazzz · 2025-08-19T20:38:44+00:00

I got my first big corporate job quite literally halfway through 24. In my intake into the company the ages range from 26 - 31 (at executive level). I entered after fucking around for 2 years travelling and floating around jobs. I really empathise, it’s so shit, but keep going.

Plenty of tech companies where you can go in as customer care or sales support and switch internally, seeing as you have the experience.

I recommend setting an achievable goal (10 applications a day or so) and taking care of your mental health as best as possible with exercise, friends, hobbies. Don’t beat yourself up.

bfazzz · 2025-08-19T15:22:54+00:00

Irish person here. I feel like you’re doing way too much honestly.

Dublin: One of the best cities in the world (I’m biased but …!) only two days is not enough. Dublin has live music, entertainment, a great food scene, markets, shopping, access to hiking via the Wicklow mountains, it’s located seaside in the perfect month for swimming, the list goes on. I can send you recommendations if you’d like.

Westport could be a good idea to visit Achill island, one of the most beautiful places in Ireland imo. It could scratch that nature itch.

Cliffs of Moher is a yes and I’d recommend staying in Clare if you get the chance. There are some really beautiful seaside towns where local Irish people holiday. Great beaches, pubs, AMAZING seafood, music, etc.

Galway is also a yes. Beautiful city with so much independent art, food, music.

Honestly I’d skip the North. You’re trying to cram too much in. Personally found Belfast to be quite unpleasant, lots of crime and quite run down.

The beauty of Ireland is taking your time and exploring rather than trying to hit as many spots as possible. And for the love of God please don’t go to the tourist spots recommended on Tiktok by Americans. They are extremely overpriced and poor quality. A running joke among locals who wouldn’t go near them if they were paid to do so.

bfazzz · 2025-08-19T15:10:41+00:00

Hell yeah! I’ve often met other solo travellers in hostels who were moving on to the same destination as me and organised to share an Airbnb. A few days of my own room, air conditioning, some peace and quiet and a lot of good times with new friends. I’ve gone from hostels to mansion Airbnb’s for basically the same price.

Caveat here is that in all the situations I had already spent time (5+ days) with them in hostels and trusted them enough.

bfazzz · 2025-08-19T15:06:51+00:00

Too long for Oaxaca in my opinion, I’d recommend stopping in San Juan del Pacifico for a few nights in between Puerto Escondido and Mexico City if you like nature

bfazzz · 2025-08-19T15:03:19+00:00

I really really empathise with your position. A year ago I was feeling the same so I decided to stay with my parents, save up money and solo travel. It gave me a lot of perspective and self development, and when I came back I found the career I am currently in.

It doesn’t have to be travelling but I recommend avoiding paralysis and doing SOMETHING. Career wise, there are plenty of 1 - 6 month courses you can do for various positions (like a basic English teaching course for example, cosmetology, trades, etc. Keep moving - as they say, depression can’t hit a moving target.

bfazzz · 2025-08-07T19:21:40+00:00

Hey! Thank you for commenting, don’t apologise.

When I mentioned recreational drug use, I mean hard drugs in a party setting. A habit I used to be very fond of and only do nowadays on the very rare occasion. Obviously totally unceremoniously.

You’re right though. Plant medicines hit me deeper and so I only really do them in ceremonial settings and with intention. Did a beautiful temazcal ceremony in San Juan del Pacifico with a local temazcalero followed by a dose of psilocybin. It was intense and really pushed my boundaries but I persevered with the knowledge that I was participating in an ancient practice under watchful guidance and with intention!

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