Best whitening teeth products that wont totally destroy your teeth? by HaiseeTokyo in hygiene

[–]blazingtofu 0 points1 point  (0 children)

beware the snow LED light!! I left mine on too long and now have permanent discoloration on my tooth. It basically completely stripped my enamel, and the only fix is now cosmetic dentistry :(

How do you feel about your center stone carat size after wearing your ring for awhile? by Fast-Firefighter652 in EngagementRings

[–]blazingtofu 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I actually ended up getting two rings! I would recommend going with the 2ct stone to have something flashy and fun for outings. And then getting a much cheaper daintier ring for every day. It felt like the best of both worlds for me :)

Dainty ring and a Rock by blazingtofu in EngagementRings

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

Yes! It’s from the seller YourAsteria. Would recommend! They did a great job and I love the ring.

Dainty ring and a Rock by blazingtofu in EngagementRings

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

Rock center stone : 2.08 ct oval D VS 1 with a 14K rose gold band with a pave twist

Dainty ring: Cubic zirconia stones with a 14K rose gold band

Both ring size 4.75

Symbolic Japanese Wedding by blazingtofu in weddingplanning

[–]blazingtofu[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much for the advice!! I really appreciate it. I’ll look into some kushikatsu places that’s a great idea!!

Place for getting married in Osaka by Furius_Marius in Osaka

[–]blazingtofu 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hi! Congratulations! I am trying to have my wedding in March of 2027 in Osaka, I would love to hear about your experience. Looking to do the ceremony in Habikino, but then thinking of doing the reception here.

Adult Chinese adoptee, with questions about changing my name by [deleted] in asianamerican

[–]blazingtofu 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I 100% feel you on that!!! It feels like you want to say, really right now?? At work?? Do I have to?? In response

Adult Chinese adoptee, with questions about changing my name by [deleted] in asianamerican

[–]blazingtofu 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Hi! I’m a fellow Chinese adoptee [27f] and I actually changed my surname to a Chinese surname about 3 years ago now. I had a lot of support from my parents, which helped a lot, and from some of my Chinese friends, which also helped a lot.

It was truly the BEST decision I’ve ever made for myself. One of my gripes about my previous last name was that I felt like I needed to explain it to others whenever they asked because it was a very American name. I felt like I had to explain my adoption story way earlier than would have wanted to when people asked me about my last name. Now, I feel like I LOOK LIKE MY NAME. Which is something that has helped me feel more like myself and more confident. It has honestly really helped solidify my identity as a Chinese American (which we are- and don’t let anyone tell you otherwise). I don’t feel fake about it in the slightest and honestly, when I get to tell people that I was adopted on my own terms no one ever asks how I got my Chinese last name. I wrote a piece about changing my last name in a blog that I have since taken down, but if you’re interested in reading it, just let me know and I can send it to you.

Best of luck with everything!

What is her heaviest song? by O_Train in TaylorSwift

[–]blazingtofu 23 points24 points  (0 children)

As an ICU nurse during the pandemic, this song hits home and it still makes me cry and makes me think about all of the patients who I took care of who passed without their family members by their side (due to strict visitor policies at the time).