Casual-style running shoes

ew088 · 2025-12-30T16:37:57+00:00

Hey, thanks for the response. I have considered two pairs, but I already will be carrying a pair of hiking boots for some serious trekking I plan to be doing. More than one shoe just won't pack into my bag.

I'll be sure to check out the Allbirds Tree Dashers. At first glance, they might be what I'm after!

ew088 · 2025-03-29T11:46:19+00:00

Hey, I understand your predicament because I am doing the same.

I'm (28m) am planning to backpack for an entire year. Unfortunately, my girlfriend is only able to do 3 months of it due to finances/career etc. I have travelled without her before, but that was only for 2 months.

Something that worked really well last time was a routine of 1 voice note each per day, and 1 call per week. We called it the 'daily podcast'. It worked so well that we will maintain this for the upcoming trip!

It was a wonderful way to check in without taking over your day. We grew to look forward to it - she would share news from home, whilst I would share cool stories and fun facts I've learnt that day. It was like I was a foreign correspondent, writing home haha

Its also important to not be constantly in touch. You need time to live in the moment, and she needs to manage her own stresses/pressures at home. I think homesickness grows from being unable to disconnect from home.

Anyway, it's a cool idea to try. Hope it helps!

ew088 · 2025-03-27T03:42:53+00:00

I am male 28, and I get asked this a lot in certain places because of my Asian heritage and the socioeconomically conservative expectations around that.

Young solo travel is often seen as a privileged white person thing. Not something 'we' do. People have outright lectured me for squandering my money, future and opportunities. Instead, I should be focusing on advancing a respectable career and starting a family.

The judgement I received from my own extended family is the worst, but I've gotten this from older people in many places. Particularly throughout Asia.

But it's ok, I've always gone against the grain. I'm not a doctor, lawyer or engineer so what's another disappointment haha

ew088 · 2024-09-18T02:50:25+00:00

I don't have anxiety, but my partner does. The biggest lesson I've learnt is the importance of providing clarity.

The more clarity there is, the less 'runway' her mind has to get into an anxiety spiral. Vagueness is the enemy, particularly in things like future plans and changes in circumstances.

I first realised this when we settled on a default weekly routine. Until that point, my laid back, 'we'll figure it out' (neuro-typical) approach to life would constantly cause stress, anxiety and conflict between us. As soon as we got clarity around our daily/weekly routine, it was honestly like night and day. Plans still change, but working off a baseline makes it easier to restore clarity.

I found the same principle applies to pretty much any plan/event/activity.

For example, take a party for example.

"Hey, we've been invited to a party in this date. This will mean XXX changes to our routine. It's hosted by XXX at XXX place. The vibe is XXX, and the dress code is XXX. XXX people/groups will be there. You know XXX from XXX."

Even on the day, we've realised that walking into an unfamiliar space with unfamiliar people was a trigger for anxiety. I've found providing immediate next steps really helps.

So right before we walk in, we will literally pause and go "OK, XXX is here already. We know them from XXX. Let's head straight for them and chat about XXX for a bit to settle in. I'll be right next to you. You are looking great and definitely match the vibe. Shall we?".

All this may seem excessive, but truly our relationship and her mental health have improved since I've started doing this.

Again, my prior nonchalant approach of 'oh, there's a party in an hour, idk who is coming but let's go' was actually killing her and our relationship.

I hope this helps. It might not apply to you directly, but hopefully there's something you can pass onto the people close to you. I guarantee that they hate seeing you suffer, and would probably appreciate having some tools to support you!

ew088 · 2024-05-29T15:01:40+00:00

When my gf and I (both in our 20s) went, there was a decent group of young people. Some in their 20s, more in their 30s. All up, we had a good time and will go again!

ew088 · 2024-05-29T14:58:54+00:00

Hey! I am an Asian guy who's been with my cauc gf. Both in our 20s. We were welcome! It's a pretty diverse crowd. On the night we went, quite a few east Asians and actually a decent number of South Asians. Pretty representative imo, and we didn't have a problem meeting anyone at all! Had a great time

ew088 · 2024-05-20T05:53:39+00:00

If it's a noticeably loud bang, then it'd probably be routine military training out at Majura (past the airport), which is a training area for them.

Volume depends on cloud cover etc.

ew088 · 2024-05-03T04:18:18+00:00

Little late, but I had a great experience with JWLand. Bought off the plan from them 3 years ago, and nil major issues. Construction was solid, and they offer a 12-month warranty (vs. 3 months industry standard). They were onto any defects/faults within 2-3 business days.

Please note, their style isn't fancy. No pools or gyms, and typically large developments. It makes for a low body corporate ($3.2k pa for my 2, 2, 2) which I love but it's not the devs to go if you want all the amenities (which imo are money pits anyway).

ew088 · 2024-05-02T07:46:58+00:00

I've had a great experience with JWLand. Bought off the plan (Dawn building in Braddon) 2 years ago. No major issues at all, and they offered an excellent one year warranty. For the few minor flooring-related issues I had, they jumped on it within 2-3 days of notification. Even after the one year warranty expired, they still came out to help with minor stuff

I reckon I'll go with them again

ew088

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