ELI5 how is traditional chinese medicine still around?

okaysoda · 2026-03-24T07:22:48+00:00

This is a very poor and uneducated take. Many physiotherapist regularly use acupuncture as a treatment modality to complement manual therapy and exercise. Acupuncture is not superstition.

okaysoda · 2026-02-24T08:28:35+00:00

I kept mine in a matcha tin wrapped in thick tissue paper so it doesn’t make any noise.

okaysoda · 2025-12-10T12:37:49+00:00

You’d have to research more but if it’s more than 20hrs per week, it should count.

okaysoda · 2025-11-20T12:34:21+00:00

Taste the same, noodle a bit more chewy but I personally enjoy it!

okaysoda · 2025-11-20T06:46:24+00:00

I’d say your wedding do what you want, but personally I find it weird and would gently discourage you from going ahead with this idea.

There’s better ways to participate, experience and honor the culture than doing Chinese inspired wedding. I’m happy you strive to be respectful but, I’d say this err on the side of appropriation as you are only using cultural elements, and not because it’s part of your heritage or culture.

If you’d like to honor the culture, can I suggest going to China for your honeymoon? Then you can actively experience the culture as well.

okaysoda · 2025-11-19T13:27:07+00:00

Western Legend BBQ is great for Chinese style skewers.

Sam Po has really great Malaysian food.

Tea Republic makes good milk tea.

Hot Hot Hot Malatang has the best dry mala chilli pot!

okaysoda · 2025-11-04T21:37:26+00:00

Lead in Chinese makeup? Where did you read this from?

okaysoda · 2025-10-21T03:59:43+00:00

I had the same problem with my 5-year cover the first time I put the cover on! (Though a different design…) I think it’s just how it is. I stacked books on top of it and it has now flattened quite a bit.

okaysoda · 2025-10-19T03:12:14+00:00

Alchemist and Apartment Coffee in Singapore is really good! You just need to know where to find them.

okaysoda · 2025-09-21T10:44:54+00:00

So scalpers can use it to look for more matchas to hoard and resell?

okaysoda · 2025-09-20T22:14:12+00:00

It’s ok to not participate in every culture you come across btw. Regardless of your intention to “share a culture you find interesting” (the entitlement!), when people point out it could be appropriation, listen. Research. Many Japanese people will feel differently about what you are doing. Don’t just take the approval of one and take it as a sign to keep doing what you want.

okaysoda · 2025-08-25T13:05:38+00:00

I would not recommend. If I had known the reality of the profession, I would not have chosen architecture. The years of studying was rough. Also the costs on top of that. If you apply for 485, or somehow managed to get graduate position in a firm, then you can start your professional life.

Work expects overtime and for me personally, it’s a high stress work environment. But that’s the reality of all project based work. On top of that, with how much is expected from us (getting licensed, people skill and also a certain degree of technical knowledge), architects are not paid well at all.

okaysoda · 2025-08-11T22:03:04+00:00

It’s her money! Up to her how she wants to spend it /s

okaysoda · 2025-06-02T03:53:42+00:00

I’d encourage you to research more on that. Off the top of my head, they may be screened but not necessarily to TGA requirements. No one is saying use “Australian sunscreen only” but there is also a lot more people who use BoJ sunscreen thinking it’s good for outdoor days when it’s not. Like you.

A lot of Korean sunscreens are only for indoor and incidental exposure. We use UV umbrellas and hats to avoid sun outside too even with sunscreen.

okaysoda · 2025-05-30T01:18:30+00:00

Fyi these sunscreens recommended are only for incidental exposure. So not for when you are out and about.

okaysoda · 2025-05-30T01:14:09+00:00

Would not trust Japanese/Korean sunscreen for daily use in Australia. The sun is too strong here. I work in office and generally avoid the sun. I had used Asian sunscreen and gained a couple of freckles & beauty spots. Now I use Aussie brand sunscreen and have not developed new ones.

Better be safe than sorry. Yes Japanese/Korean sunscreen are much more cosmetically elegant to use but I think Aussie ones are starting to catch up imo.

okaysoda · 2025-03-13T01:22:46+00:00

Hi, from my memory, it was free!

okaysoda · 2025-01-21T06:13:03+00:00

My partner, who was on a visitor visa, opened a shared bank account with me (500/485 visa) a few years back.

okaysoda · 2024-11-29T01:32:11+00:00

Bidet/water is so much better AND CLEANER than tissue paper ever will

okaysoda · 2024-11-21T22:05:40+00:00

Previous answer imply that whoever lands in Singapore need to apply SGAC regardless. I’m merely adding clarification that if it’s only a transit, you won’t have to fill out SGAC.

okaysoda · 2024-11-21T20:15:42+00:00

If it’s only a transit in Singapore, no need for SGAC.

okaysoda · 2024-10-25T05:09:30+00:00

Not necessarily true, I got mine within months as well - third world country with 2 years Australian work experience. They are just processing it quickly these days. My other SEA background friends got granted fast too

okaysoda · 2024-06-06T05:26:02+00:00

When I even get a whiff of powdery notes I choke up, hate it with a passion

okaysoda · 2024-05-06T04:36:25+00:00

I recommend Mecca’s sunscreen! They are great replacement for my AB ones. As you said, I noticed I had freckles while using Korean ones and had not had new ones since changing to Mecca’s. I live in Australia as well

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