Yes, but I live in a part that is mostly residential, so there is few stores, the few ones are open during the day, and since this place is a little far from most big avenues I could only get to the nearest 24h store by car, or else I would have to walk 1 hour and half to get there, so it's easier to wait til morning where the public transport starts and go to the mall.
It's because of things like this that I want to get a driver license, but each year they make the exam harder, so hard that not even my calculus exam was as tedious as the driver exam knowledge requirements, soo, I'm kinda lazy to study all of that.
It's kind of stupid to make the exam so hard, since there are still car accidents, people know the rules & how to drive, but sometimes they skip the rules really hard.
Ah, stupid people who won't follow the traffic rules. Reminds me how much I hated cars and their drivers (Team Train FTW). For me the hardest part was finding parking space, parking cars in tight spaces, dealing with road-raging morons on the street, and the maintenance costs.
To add salt to injury, when you're taking the license, you'd have to make it really obvious that you're aware and is following the traffic rules, to the inattentive examiners.
During the exam: You'd kinda want to briefly tilt your head towards the general direction of a traffic sign to make it really obvious that you're aware that it exist (no, glancing is not good enough). Same thing with checking the rear / wing mirror. You'd want make it as obvious as possible to the examiner. It looks comical, but it works.
Drop your speed and mind your distance. A car is bigger and faster than you think, so your spatial awareness is paramount (especially during parking). A vehicle also takes time to decelerate, so don't ever tailgate or you'd have no time to evade collision. Lack of spatial awareness and velocity is the exactly why so many idiots in cars, ended up with near-misses or grazed other's cars. Hit-and-runs aren't even rare to these impatient numbskulls.
This might seem obvious, but when you're driving with a passenger (i.e. the examiner), the difference of weight is very noticeable, compared to when you're driving on your own. Take this into account when and how hard you should hit the gas / brake on the streets. No sudden acceleration nor deceleration. Slow and steady wins the race.
Deal with road rage as best as possible. Even if you're surrounded by literal idiots on the streets.
How about going for a high CC motorcycle's license, instead? Did they allow them on your country's highway? Much more economical compared to cars, especially considering the license, registration, parking fee, insurance, and all the hidden costs that'll quickly add up. These maintenance costs are exactly why cars are for the elites, and trains are mass transportation. If you don't drive often, I suggest you to just rent or get a high CC motorcycle instead.
Ah, stupid people who won't follow the traffic rules. Reminds me how much I hated cars and their drivers (Team Train FTW). For me the hardest part was finding parking space, parking cars in tight spaces, dealing with road-raging morons on the street, and the maintenance costs.
To add salt to injury, when you're taking the license, you'd have to make it really obvious that you're aware and is following the traffic rules, to the inattentive examiners.
During the exam: You'd kinda want to briefly tilt your head towards the general direction of a traffic sign to make it really obvious that you're aware that it exist (no, glancing is not good enough). Same thing with checking the rear / wing mirror. You'd want make it as obvious as possible to the examiner. It looks comical, but it works.
Drop your speed and mind your distance. A car is bigger and faster than you think, so your spatial awareness is paramount (especially during parking). A vehicle also takes time to decelerate, so don't ever tailgate or you'd have no time to evade collision. Lack of spatial awareness and velocity is the exactly why so many idiots in cars, ended up with near-misses or grazed other's cars. Hit-and-runs aren't even rare to these impatient numbskulls.
This might seem obvious, but when you're driving with a passenger (i.e. the examiner), the difference of weight is very noticeable, compared to when you're driving on your own. Take this into account when and how hard you should hit the gas / brake on the streets. No sudden acceleration nor deceleration. Slow and steady wins the race.
Deal with road rage as best as possible. Even if you're surrounded by literal idiots on the streets.
How about going for a high CC motorcycle's license, instead? Did they allow them on your country's highway? Much more economical compared to cars, especially considering the license, registration, parking fee, insurance, and all the hidden costs that'll quickly add up. These maintenance costs are exactly why cars are for the elites, and trains are mass transportation. If you don't drive often, I suggest you to just rent or get a high CC motorcycle instead.
Thanks for the tips, I considered a motorcylce since it's cheaper than a car, but the winter here is cold, and the summer makes me wonder if I'll survive the heat, I think I would faint in a motorcycle during summer xd
Thanks for the tips, I considered a motorcycle since it's cheaper than a car, but the winter here is cold, and the summer makes me wonder if I'll survive the heat, I think I would faint in a motorcycle during summer xd
Fair point. Riding a motorcycle requires some prep, especially during winter.
For me, I wear several layers during winter. Something like Therma Tek thermal long sleeve shirt and leggings, underneath my normal clothes. Coupled that with heavy duty winter motorbike jacket, winter gloves, neck warmer, and full-face windshield helmet. If it's raining during winter; then waterproof gloves, rain boots, and a full-body raincoat will do (the raincoat will stop most of the wind). You'd want to quite literally armor yourself from the cold, because you'd be blasted by the winter wind directly.
In summer, it's not too bad actually. The wind is relatively strong when you're on a motorbike (unless the traffic jam is hideous). Hence why even in summer, you'll still need a motorbike jacket (albeit with a much lighter one, like a parachute jacket). That and an open-face helmet that comes with a visor (to block the sun glare) or just a normal open-face helmet with a normal sunglasses.
It all boils down to preferences really. For me, I'd rather use my time to suit up while waiting for the motorbike engine to warm up. Compared to wasting my time finding a parking spot in a crowded place in a car. At the very least, I can control how fast I can suit up, compared to waiting until an available parking spot is open. Granted, you'll need to carry around a backpack, but I always go anywhere with my trusty mountaineering backpack to begin with (even on a train). To reiterate, preferences it is.
You're well-informed. The high sodium content in the ramen soup (that is used to flavor the noodles) also makes the Japanese think that they're not the healthiest meal to go around.
Also, (due to cultural reasons) consuming any carbohydrate other than rice, is generally not considered as a "proper meal." They're considered more as a snack or light meal. In Osaka, it's even more extreme. They considered Okonomiyaki as a side dish for rice (which means they're consuming carbs on carbs), to the bewilderment of those living in Tokyo.
To be more accurate however, this is the sentiment of the midlife and elderly Japanese. To current Japanese teenagers and young adults however, they're all carbohydrates. The same cultural values can even be observed in Italy, where you're not considered to have already eaten a "proper meal" unless you've had pasta (to the bewilderment of Italian youths). It's a prime example of generation gap between those raised in the era of globalization, and those who don't.
Even then, there are exceptions to the rule. Even lunchboxes (bento) you can buy at the 24/7 Japanese convenience store, can also be considered as "fast food" to them. This is because they often includes only fried foods with little to no nutrition. To the Japanese (and a lot of Asian countries), a "proper meal" is a "big meal" that you have at a local eatery or something you cooked yourself.
Exactly. In Japan's most cities, parents often use the word "Proper Meal" to blame their children, though in Tokyo people really don't care whether they're eating fast-food or not, carbohydrates are all equal to them.
Does "Proper Meal" include coffee in Italy? If you've had pasta with fruit juice, you're still not considered to have already eaten "A Proper Meal" ? LOL
The generation gap exists in every era. In my opinion, it's not directly related to globalisation, but it's just that this generation gap has been magnified in the context of globalisation.
Speaking of unhealthy cravings, I'm really in the mood to eat a fatty, salty, juicy, thick cut bacon at the moment. Alas, it's raining cats and dogs outside. I don't want to be pelted by water bullets, just to buy a slab of bacon on the meat aisle. Will Uber go to the supermarket for you?
What textbook did you use? Hopefully it's not your porn stash. Considering she's your daughter, I won't be too surprised if she ended up as perverted as you (unless your wife's genes runs stronger, LOL).
Speaking of unhealthy cravings, I'm really in the mood to eat a fatty, salty, juicy, thick cut bacon at the moment. Alas, it's raining cats and dogs outside. I don't want to be pelted by water bullets, just to buy a slab of bacon on the meat aisle. Will Uber go to the supermarket for you?
Las time I used an uber, I was so drunk that all I remember is that I kept speaking with the driver about philosophy and weird things like (do aliens exist?) for about 40 minutes
To be comical that, although they always emphasize that ramen is high in calories and fatty, but as they are going to have the set "Ramen, dumplings and rice even beer and creamy spaghetti" for dinner, the thoughts fly to the moon.
To be comical that, although they always emphasize that ramen is high in calories and fatty, but while they are going to have the set "Ramen, dumplings and rice even beer and creamy spaghetti" for dinner, the thoughts fly to the moon.
I mean, if they only eat the noodles, I imagine it wouldn't be very filling. At a cheap and quick ramen shop (like ramen jirou), the soup is so salt-laden that they're not supposed to be drunk (I imagine you can feel your blood pressure rising, due to all the sodium).
It's different from "specialty ramen" shops, where the soup is carefully brewed to be flavorful and consumable. And no, Ichiranis not one of those "specialty ramen" shop. I don't even know how that standard ramen chain shop got so popular with foreigners (maybe it's because of their nonsensical "sensory booth" gimmick).
If you want to have one of those mom-and-pop "specialty ramen" shop, you'd actually need to dedicate your schedule for it. Famously good ramen shops are always crowded, like those at Sano's ramen or Tomita's ramen (this one's actually specialized in tsukemen, which is more of a "dipping sauce" ramen). Alas, they don't speak anything but Japanese, and there are strict social rules you'd need to follow. Almost like visiting a hospital.
First, you'd have to wait in a long line to receive your serving ticket (with a specific time written on it). Never lose that ticket, or you'll forfeit your turn to taste the ramen, and you'll have to get in line for the ticket again.
After you've received your ticket, you can do anything you want until it's your turn to have your meal. Be early and be on time. If you're late (even by less than a minute), your turn will be skipped and you'll have to start from lining up for the ticket all over again. People are waiting, and the Japanese culture have no-nonsense policy on punctuality (no kidding).
Once you've placed your order, go to your designated seat / spot and have your meal.
Be considerate of others (don't be insufferably noisy nor eat in slow-motion, you have people around you and those lining up for your seat). Japan is a country where individuality is suppressed for the collective good. Quickly finish your meal, pay your bills, then exit the store (to make room for others).
Like I've said, it's like visiting the doctors or banks. Once you're done with your business, you leave. If you're mature and disciplined enough to follow these strict etiquette, you'll have some of the best ramen you'll ever taste in your life. Even after many years, I can still vividly remember how they taste. Man, I need to visit Japan again sometime soon.
I mean, if they only eat the noodles, I imagine it wouldn't be very filling. At a cheap and quick ramen shop (like ramen jirou), the soup is so salt-laden that they're not supposed to be drunk (I imagine you can feel your blood pressure rising, due to all the sodium).
It's different from "specialty ramen" shops, where the soup is carefully brewed to be flavorful and consumable. And no, Ichiranis not one of those "specialty ramen" shop. I don't even know how that standard ramen chain shop got so popular with foreigners (maybe it's because of their nonsensical "sensory booth" gimmick).
If you want to have one of those mom-and-pop "specialty ramen" shop, you'd actually need to dedicate your schedule for it. Famously good ramen shops are always crowded, like those at Sano's ramen or Tomita's ramen (this one's actually specialized in tsukemen, which is more of a "dipping sauce" ramen). Alas, they don't speak anything but Japanese, and there are strict social rules you'd need to follow. Almost like visiting a hospital.
First, you'd have to wait in a long line to receive your serving ticket (with a specific time written on it). Never lose that ticket, or you'll forfeit your turn to taste the ramen, and you'll have to get in line for the ticket again.
After you've received your ticket, you can do anything you want until it's your turn to have your meal. Be early and be on time. If you're late (even by less than a minute), your turn will be skipped and you'll have to start from lining up for the ticket all over again. People are waiting, and the Japanese culture have no-nonsense policy on punctuality (no kidding).
Once you've placed your order, go to your designated seat / spot and have your meal.
Be considerate of others (don't be insufferably noisy nor eat in slow-motion, you have people around you and those lining up for your seat). Japan is a country where individuality is suppressed for the collective good. Quickly finish your meal, pay your bills, then exit the store (to make room for others).
Like I've said, it's like visiting the doctors or banks. Once you're done with your business, you leave. If you're mature and disciplined enough to follow these strict etiquette, you'll have some of the best ramen you'll ever taste in your life. Even after many years, I can still vividly remember how they taste. Man, I need to visit Japan again sometime soon.
You forgot the most famous Tenkaippin lol, which had been recommended few times on TV shows, though many locals commented that because the chefs were too obsessed with the thickness of the Tonkotsu noodles soup, so the noodles soup was even getting thicker and thicker "tasting like cheese".
You forgot the most famous Tenkaippin lol, which had been recommended few times on TV shows, though many locals commented that because the chefs were too obsessed with the thickness of the Tonkotsu noodles soup, so the noodles soup was even getting thicker and thicker "tasting like cheese".
Ooh, Tenkaippin. I've heard good stories about them, but sadly never got the opportunity to visit one of their stores. But yeah, I agree. If ramen noodles got too thick, it might as well be curry udon
The thing is, due to the physics of viscosity, thicker soup pairs with "flat" noodles better. You'd almost want to make it as flat, but cut even smaller than tagliatelle (into tiny ribbons). The Japanese food scientists that make cup noodles knew this. If you look closer at Nissin cup noodles (especially their curry flavor), you'll notice that the shape of their noodles' cross-section is actually more thin ribbon-like, instead of it being rounded and tubular. I dunno if all ramen shops knows this, but a first-class tsukemen shop surely knew this. Which is why I don't really like curry udon, the "noodles" are too thick to pair well with the "sauce".
Btw, my favorite type of ramen would be "thick niboshi-style shio ramen"（濃厚煮干し塩ラーメン）It's viscous and the umami is punchingly strong, just the way I like it. Traditionally, niboshi-style ramen is made with soy sauce-base, but I've visited some experimental shops where they made it with salt-base. With shoyu ramen (soy sauce-base), the flavor profile is much deeper, but I prefer the shio ramen (salt-base) where the flavor is much "cleaner".
Man, all this talk about ramen, makes me crave for a good, warm bowl. Alas, there's no good ramen shop around me, so I'd have to make do with instant ramen (T_T)
IMHO I don't like the collab of UBW and Honkai, one of the reasons is that I'm not Honkai's player, as I'm searching some keywords related to FSN on Google in months or years, many irrelevant images and information will show up in the results and on many websites.
The other reason is that, as a fan of original Type-Moon, imitating the draw of Caliburn by Artoria and the summoning scene of FSN in the story of Honkai is definitely unacceptable to me.
To be honest, I really don't know of what Nasu Kinoko was thinking, and whether he's got insane or not.
Speaking of FSN, do you know that Caliburn and Excalibur is actually the exact same sword? In FSN lore, the sword in the stone is named Caliburn, but in the original Arthurian Romance, it's actually a nameless sword. Excalibur is a replacement granted by the Lady of the Lake, after Arthur's original nameless sword (that got pulled outta the stone) is broken in battle. They're two different swords. For such a famous legend, it's kinda ironic that the sword in the stone has no name.
Also, I didn't play Honkai nor Genshin either. Not interested in waifu/husbando bait games nor gacha games.
I know what I have to do, I know the next step and how to do it, but aaaah, when I'm almost finished with one module I feel sooo lazy and I don't finish it until a few months (its just a button!).
I sometimes think that time is like fps, each frame represents a continuation of the previous frame, near objects with high mass time goes slower, then this makes me think, isn't it like when you go near a giant structure in a game and the fps go slower ?
