Being an introvert is not easy in a society that primarily rewards extroverted personalities. While I am not anti-social, I frequently find myself tired after extended periods of socializing, and will spend time alone to recharge myself. But prolonged periods in solitude sometimes causes me to feel lonely, and unattended, this loneliness can be detrimental […]
Archives for July 2019
Making kabocha pumpkin soup (5-ingredient easy recipe!)
Health benefits of kabocha My mom asked me to buy a kabocha pumpkin from the supermarket one day, but then later texted me that she didn’t need it, but I had already gotten it anyways. We ended up with two kabocha pumpkins, so I took this opportunity to look up a recipe that would use […]
Onsens as the perfect place to relax
One of my favorite Japan-exclusive activities is going to the onsen with friends. Onsens are public baths, a popular leisure activity in Japan, and are a place to socialize, relax, and get some peace and quiet away from the busy and work-centric stresses and pressures from society. Many of my western friends are initially off […]
The ultimate breakfast solution for busy people looking for a healthy option
While I like to eat healthy, frequently I would not have enough time to make my favorite healthy breakfasts like eggs or avocado toast. I would resort to things like bagels and cereal, and while these breakfast foods taste good should absolutely be enjoyed for breakfast sometimes, it was not how I really wanted to […]
What is overpronation? Why is it causing knee pain? and how do I discover if I have it?
I like to jog and walk A LOT. Just check out my daily average from the past year: I like to walk for an amount of reasons, because it’s a simple exercise that gets my blood flowing without making me sweat, it gets me off my phone (I sometimes stare at it for too long!), […]
Losing Weight by Eating More (Add edamame to everything!)
I used to be very overweight, and the extra weight did terrible things to my self-confidence. Already naturally shy, this part of my life was very painful, so I did many reckless things to try and resolve it. These tactics included going days eating only salad, cutting out my favorite foods, or dependence on things […]