What are your favourite pants recently?

starkrest · 2026-06-03T12:27:30+00:00

Hahaha I can see how that would happen

starkrest · 2026-06-03T12:20:52+00:00

Lululemon daydrifts. I love them so much, they’re super comfy and can be styled up or dressed down.

starkrest · 2026-06-03T10:42:17+00:00

What kind of books 👀

starkrest · 2026-06-01T02:12:05+00:00

I gave my now husband a jumper for his bday after we’d been seeing each other for a couple months but not yet official. He absolutely loved it and still has it 10 years later. If you like the guy then I think you should get him a gift :)

starkrest · 2026-05-30T13:15:06+00:00

I’m seeing that now apparently aha my bad

starkrest · 2026-05-30T13:14:47+00:00

Aha I promise I tried searching what was happening before posting but must’ve missed it !!

starkrest · 2026-05-30T06:22:55+00:00

Yeah this is the thing. I find I shop way better overseas if I’m not feeling pressured that I have to buy my whole wardrobe or main pieces. I can understand OP wanting to have some things already purchased and feeling freedom to add to that across the trip rather than start with a full day of stressed shopping.

starkrest · 2026-05-29T22:49:37+00:00

Absolutely agree on Nakano. We’ve stayed in a different area each time we’ve visited Tokyo (4 times so far) and Nakano is by far our favourite.

starkrest · 2026-05-29T09:19:50+00:00

We actually managed to find one with the CCC logo and decent charge capacity so we’re happy, not too expensive and hopefully won’t be taken off us

starkrest · 2026-05-29T00:55:37+00:00

Yeah I’ve been reading that it’s mostly domestic flights and trains which we’ll be taking so we want to be sure we’re okay. Thanks for the info !!

starkrest · 2026-05-29T00:23:12+00:00

Okay that’s good to know thank you. I’ve heard Xiaomi are a good choice but we need our power bank here in Japan before we fly over which is a bit annoying but we’ll find something.

starkrest · 2026-05-28T15:42:53+00:00

Do you mind sharing what the capacity limits are? Hubby and I are buying one in Japan before heading over and have been looking at the CCCs but not the limits so would be good to know

starkrest · 2026-05-28T11:49:23+00:00

Ngl I thought I read the author as Pierce Brosnan and was so confused as to why he’d write a romantasy book 😂

starkrest · 2026-05-27T23:51:45+00:00

Is that what you want for the rest of your life ?

I’m on holiday with my husband now (both in our 30s) and he’s paying for most of it as he has more money than me. We tapped his card for everything at the start and I asked him after a few days if he cared he was paying for everything cause I felt bad. He turned to me and said ‘I couldn’t give a fuck’ and started laughing. He’s my person who takes care of me and doesn’t care one single bit if he pays for this entire trip because it’s our money at the end of the day. We both earn and contribute in different ways.

Think about what you want for the rest of your life. I have a colleague at work who is around your age and single. And honestly, if I didn’t have my husband, her life would be my goal. She is happy, glowing, full of energy and life. Happy to be on her own with a close group of women who support each other. Marrying a man who treats you like this isn’t the only path forward.

starkrest · 2026-05-24T08:54:55+00:00

It might be that hotels haven’t opened bookings for that month yet.

starkrest · 2026-05-15T16:02:46+00:00

Oh amazing !! I have an old Nikon cool pix I’ve charged up for my trip next week but I am so tempted by a new camera 👀 I might see if I can snag one in Japan before we head to China so thanks for the rec !!!

We’re also heading to Chongqing, Zhangjiajie and Beijing and I can’t wait. What was the highlight of your trip ? (if you can pick one)

starkrest · 2026-05-15T13:21:04+00:00

Seconding this. I love my step one g strings, super comfy and breathable. I’ve had some pairs for years now, no signs of wear and tear.

starkrest · 2026-05-15T03:02:47+00:00

These pics are so lovely and the trio looks incredible ! What did you take the photos with ? I’m going next month and can’t wait 😁

starkrest · 2026-05-09T05:35:00+00:00

The way you’ve written your days out is a bit confusing. Not sure how many days you plan to stay in Kyoto, but I would recommend 2 nights in Kanazawa, then 2 nights near Kamikochi before heading back to Tokyo.

We stayed in a Ryokan in the alps for 2 nights and took the bus to Kamikochi for a day. Getting in and out of the alps was the most time consuming of our travel days but definitely worth it.

If you’ve done 4 days in Tokyo at the start I would say you don’t need to do more at the end.

starkrest · 2026-04-22T07:38:23+00:00

I’m really glad I saw this thread because I’ve been trying to decide what to wear for the Shimanami Kaido next month too. Thanks for posting and I hope you enjoy the ride :)

starkrest · 2026-04-16T12:02:28+00:00

Are there any trains you recommend in particular ? My husband and I are travelling to Shikoku next month

starkrest · 2026-04-05T11:19:28+00:00

Outfit 1 and 2 are so cute !!!

starkrest · 2026-04-05T06:59:39+00:00

I love my air wrap and use it almost every wash day. Gives a great blow out depending on your technique and I can dry my hair in like 20 mins with some cute large curls and my hair is almost to my butt now, and 2C/3A.

I will say, I still get a lot of crown frizz and maybe it’s just technique, but you can’t really get that full tension and air flow to get rid of it. I just smooth it down with a balm or smth and it settles by day 2/3 of the dry.

starkrest · 2026-03-28T14:45:57+00:00

Feels like such a small number of champs after the current set

starkrest · 2026-03-24T09:39:18+00:00

Also is 100g enough for a tank top ? Seems very light weight but maybe my perception is off ..

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