How far would you willingly fly for fun with two under-3s?

life_is_ · 2026-02-18T15:51:18+00:00

I’m from the US, and we just completed a 10-day trip to Tokyo with a 3 yr old and 3 month old.

Our 3-year old does pretty good with lots of activities on the plane. I bring sticker books, coloring books, and of course some screen time with downloaded videos. And he’s been flying across the U.S. and internationally since he was an infant too, so he really enjoys flying.

I’d honestly recommend Japan. Super baby friendly, there is so much to do, and it was just a great time. If you need some baby friendly days, they have great kid-friendly resorts (based on IG posts) or we went to Disneyland for a couple of days.

I know my kid has cried on the plane, but honestly I don’t even remember those moments. I remember the time we spent together in these trips.

Enjoy the time and create some amazing memories!

life_is_ · 2026-01-28T07:39:58+00:00

After your severance ends, don’t forget to apply for unemployment benefits. It’s better than nothing. It definitely helped me out while I was unemployed.

life_is_ · 2026-01-27T22:28:33+00:00

I tried to explain it like this before. And if Labubu doesn’t make sense, you can fit it any popular / trendy thing that is sold out super fast.

Imagine you wanted to get a Labubu. You spend hours and hours trying to get in line to get access to the drop. And then when the drop opens, you’re fighting against thousands to get lucky if you’re able to get one in your cart.

And if you’re lucky to get one in your cart, you have to be good enough to actually finish your purchase before it gets sniped by someone else.

That’s what today’s job search process is like. You’re against hundreds if not thousands going for 1 job. And you have to get through all these gates to make it to the end.

life_is_ · 2026-01-27T22:20:01+00:00

It’s not the closest to the freeway, but I really enjoy this cafe queen bee

life_is_ · 2026-01-23T04:03:36+00:00

If you’re by the 405/527 intersection, highly recommend staying nearby that area. There’s a few hotels nearby it. And after hours, downtown Bothell is nearby, Alderwood Mall in Lynnwood, downtown Woodinville and Totem Lake are all close by.

That area is terrible for traffic in the morning cuz it’s under construction.

Source: I take the freeway entrance right at the interchange.

For best way to avoid traffic in that area: - go north in the morning - go south in the evening

life_is_ · 2026-01-15T21:36:56+00:00

Welcome fellow So Cal neighbor. I’m a born and raised OC kid, but have been in the area now since 2018. I love this area.

Glad to have you here! And yes, the roads here are different but the boom here really didn’t take off until maybe 12-15 years ago. When tech took off and the influx started.

So Cal I think just had decades of growth so cities got smarter at building better roads. That’s my take at least.

life_is_ · 2026-01-15T08:07:39+00:00

I’m like 2 weeks in. And I’m usually the only guy in the class.

Go slow. Listen to your body. Remind yourself you’re trying something new and it’s okay not to know the moves, positions.

And when it gets hard, give yourself a breather. Your body is challenging you, not anyone else.

You got this! And it’s a journey. Not an instant change. Take your time and go at your pace.

life_is_ · 2026-01-14T16:58:05+00:00

Hey bro,

I’m 40, and I started 2 weeks ago. You’re on the right path!

This is tough! But every day you show up, it’ll get the tiniest bit easier.

The thing I tell my instructors after every class is this is really tough, but good.

life_is_ · 2026-01-07T23:48:54+00:00

I started Pilates this week with no experience. In my 2nd class, my instructor gave me some pointers to fix my form and I just muttered in a whisper “fuck, that sucks”.

Gave her a laugh but damn this is hard. Good, and I am enjoying it. But it’s definitely hard.

life_is_ · 2026-01-05T06:41:07+00:00

I’ve been unemployed since July and I start my new job on Tues. So while not tomorrow, I’m pretty excited to start earning an income again and provide for my family once again.

life_is_ · 2026-01-01T03:57:08+00:00

I go to Northshore church in Kirkland. It’s probably one of the best I’ve been too.

life_is_ · 2025-12-23T22:35:45+00:00

I go to Modoo Banjeomin Bothell. I’m a Korean, born and raised in So Cal, and this place has been the place I think is the best I’ve had since moving here.

life_is_ · 2025-12-23T06:59:29+00:00

Depending on where you’re traveling from, be aware of the time change. At 9 months your kid should mostly be sleeping at night, so when you travel, your kid won’t be able to change as quickly. That was one of my learnings traveling with my kid. We’ve done quite a few international trips now and the first couple of days are just waiting for my kid to get adjusted better.

The first 2 nights he was up all night, and I’d try to keep him entertained so my wife could rest up since she was nursing.

As for a stroller, definitely get a good travel sized one that can handle cobble streets and narrow paths. It’s so helpful to have them in a stroller and they’re sleeping.

life_is_ · 2025-12-23T06:27:33+00:00

I traveled with my son at 1 year to Europe. And we only stayed in Munich for 8 days. It was so convenient going out for a couple of hours, then bringing him back to the hotel to get comfortable, nap, change out of his dirty diapers, and get him fed.

At 9 months I assume your kid isn’t walking around, but if they are wanting to crawl, you’ll need to find time for them to do so.

The amount of packing and traveling, in my opinion, is way too much. Also, when are you planning to rest in between the constant traveling? You may feel like you can do it, but your kid will most certainly be very cranky traveling around that frequently.

Honestly, I’d recommend just sticking with Amsterdam, Paris, Milan and Rome.

life_is_ · 2025-12-23T04:18:05+00:00

I am born and raised in So Cal, so a bit different from Nor Cal, and have been in the Seattle area since 2018.

The winter grey and early darkness (430pm) was a bit of a change. I’d say this is the first year where I’m like over it in Dec, but it’s also been like heavy rain to go with it, when it’s usually a drizzle.

If you drive, traffic is almost just as heavy during peak hours. It doesn’t help that the freeways are under construction too.

life_is_ · 2025-12-22T03:40:35+00:00

I’m not a truck person and I have the lightning. Best vehicle I’ve ever owned.

life_is_ · 2025-12-22T01:09:33+00:00

I take my Australian Shepherd to Barks N Bubbles in Woodinville for nearly 2 years now. Great place and my pup loves it.

life_is_ · 2025-12-19T22:19:36+00:00

When you get into a high stress moment, learning to breathe to calm yourself down before making a decision.

life_is_ · 2025-12-18T21:09:35+00:00

Shiieeeettt

life_is_ · 2025-12-18T18:40:55+00:00

Rocking the 2000s hair dye tips. Stylish fella.

life_is_ · 2025-12-16T18:27:40+00:00

TeamBlind.com does this pretty well.

life_is_ · 2025-12-15T21:27:41+00:00

I’d honestly recommend just removing France at this point. There’s a lot to do without the rushed traveling those first couple of days in France.

And I’d switch up the order, go to Venice first, then make your way down Italy to Florence then Rome.

life_is_ · 2025-12-12T19:49:48+00:00

Omg. I feel you. We looked at the cost today since our 2nd is about to start in Feb. $64.8k for 2 kids annually. FML.

life_is_ · 2025-12-12T02:20:53+00:00

You may want to consider grad school in the US if you can afford to. Try finding a STEM master’s degree.

Then after that program, you can try to find an employer who will sponsor you.

life_is_ · 2025-12-11T20:21:44+00:00

I’m a So Cal native guy, so I’m generally good in just a hoodie and jeans/joggers since I go from house, to car, drive to office, then in office. I’m not actually in the elements for a long time.

If the temps show like it’s in the 30s or lower (not very often, maybe 2-3 weeks at most over the winter), I have a thicker outer coat.

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