It’s not that I don’t feel shame but that it only comes after sinning and oftentimes I tend to go back to sinning despite istighfar. One week I can be on a spiritual high and feel so contented and at peace and next week I’m worse than an animal it feels like. Cycle keeps going on and on.
As a story
I had posted a few days ago about whether I should bring flowers for the girl and her mom or not. Unfortunately the day before we were supposed to meet, the girl backed out. Her aunt who was the point of contact as she’s my mom’s friend told her that the girl said she wants to focus on further educating herself and working for now (keep in mind my mom had apparently told her aunt the day before on call that we don’t mind and even encourage women educating themselves and would support the girl.) Either she was genuinely concerned or they just used it as an excuse to back off without offending us.
Bit of a bummer but better than having her back out after we’ve already met. Don’t hold anything against her but don’t appreciate backing out the day before when she knew the meeting was supposed to happen for 2 months and she gave her approval to her aunt back then.
Please pray I find a good spouse.
My Japan Itinerary — July 14–30 (first trip, would love your honest feedback)
A bit of context: I’m travelling solo, I’m Muslim so I’m prioritising halal/veg food and prayer access, and I deliberately built the dates around a few festivals. Here’s my plan day by day.
Kyoto (Jul 14–18) — staying at Henn na Premier Gojo Karasuma
Jul 14 (Mon): Arrive Narita, train to Kyoto (~4 hrs), check in. Evening — Gion Matsuri Yoiyama.
Jul 15 (Tue): Fushimi Inari, Kiyomizu-dera, old lanes. Evening — Yoiyama.
Jul 16 (Wed): Arashiyama bamboo grove, Tenryu-ji. Evening — Yoiyama (eve of parade).
Jul 17 (Thu): Grand Float Parade (Shijo/Kawaramachi), Nishiki Market, Gion, Kinkaku-ji.
Jul 18 (Fri): Shinkansen to Hiroshima (~2 hrs). Peace Memorial Park, A-Bomb Dome, Museum.
Hiroshima + Miyajima (Jul 18–20) — hotels not decided yet
Jul 19 (Sat): Miyajima — Itsukushima Shrine and floating torii, Daisho-in, Mt. Misen ropeway, deer, shopping street.
Jul 20 (Sun): Shinkansen to Osaka (~1.5 hrs), check in. Dotonbori, Glico sign, Kuromon Market.
Osaka (Jul 20–25) — staying at APA Namba-ekihigashi (picked it for halal access)
Jul 21 (Mon): Osaka Castle, Shinsaibashi, Umeda Sky Building.
Jul 22 (Tue): Nara day trip — Todai-ji Great Buddha, deer park.
Jul 23 (Wed): Kobe day trip — Kobe Muslim Mosque, harbor, Chinatown.
Jul 24 (Thu): Osaka, then Tenjin Matsuri eve at Osaka Tenmangu.
Jul 25 (Fri): Morning shinkansen to Tokyo (~3 hrs).
Tokyo (Jul 25–30) — staying at APA Nishi-Shinjuku Gochome
Jul 25 (Fri): Arrive midday, check in. Sumida River Fireworks (Asakusa).
Jul 26 (Sat): Tokyo DisneySea.
Jul 27 (Sun): Meiji Shrine, Harajuku, Shibuya Crossing, Uniqlo. Evening — Kabukicho, Metro Government Building observatory.
Jul 28 (Mon): teamLab Planets, Tokyo Skytree, Asakusa/Senso-ji.
Jul 29 (Tue): Akihabara, manga café, Ginza (Uniqlo flagship, Itoya). Flexible/rest.
Jul 30 (Wed): Shinjuku to Narita, fly home.
Any feedback on pacing, the festival choices, or anything I’m missing would be really appreciated.
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Kyoto — July 14 to 17 (4 days)
Hiroshima + Miyajima — July 18 to 19 (2 days)
Osaka — July 20 to 24 (5 days)
Tokyo — July 25 to 30 (5 days + departure)
Is this a decent itinerary? I’m planning my trip around the various summer festivals and Tokyo fireworks show.
I have an estimated budget of 575000 Yen
Let me know your thoughts
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