Japanese New Year, known as Oshōgatsu (正月), is one of Japan’s most widely celebrated holidays. This festive period, rich in history and cultural significance, marks a time of renewal, family gatherings, and traditional customs. Spanning several days, Oshōgatsu combines solemnity and joy, blending ancient practices with modern traditions. […]
I’m trying to be more active this year, so I signed up for ClassPass. They are doing a special where you can get a free trial and 48 credits (that’s 20 extra) when a friend refers you, and I’d like to be that friend! The free trial time […]
It’s New Year’s Eve and this year I’m optimistically looking ahead to 2024. This time last year I was looking forward to launching my new cosplay accessory shop online, and by the end of the year, I was looking forward to closing it. I still plan to vend […]
Well 2022 is done and I’m still trying to figure out what I did all last year and then figure out what I plan to do this year. I feel the stirrings of wanting to DO something, and then I end up talking myself out of it. But […]
I feel like I’m welcoming the new year by walking into a field of land mines. I’m afraid of what may be around the corner and instead of joyously shedding 2020, I’m hiding around the corner cautiously poking things with a stick. I feel like it’s possible for […]
