mental-health
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So, it’s been a while since I’ve posted anything on here. I didn’t really think anything was worth blogging about aside from our little day at the beach, which was almost a month ago now. Work has been insanely stressful lately—more stressful than usual—and by the time my days off roll around, updating my blog feels more like a chore than something I actually want to do. Most of the time, I just want to relax and sleep the whole day away. So, being motivated enough to actually sit down and write again feels like a small miracle. Anyway, back… Read more
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Whenever it isn’t summer, I’m thinking about summer. That’s how much I love this season. It probably doesn’t help that I was also born in the middle of August, which only heightens my insufferable fondness for the dog days. Not everybody shares the same view as me of course, especially those living in Japan. The temperatures in Kyoto and other areas in the middle region reach dangerous levels, and can incapacitate someone within minutes of stepping out. Even so, I’d argue there are far more wonderful things about summer than there are unpleasant ones. Let me start with the summer… Read more
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There’s something very healing about being outdoors—especially somewhere far from the city. Getting to our campsite, however, was a bit of an adventure in itself. Between our multiple stops along the way, an outdated navigation system, newly built roads, and the chaos of heading out of the city, the trip ended up being far more action-packed than expected—but I’ll get to that later. Our first two stops, though, deserves a section of its own in this post. Otsu Port, Lake Biwa Kisen Ōtsu is located along the southern shore of Lake Biwa and is a popular destination for locals throughout… Read more