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Hey, just today I discovered that tropical beaches are not for me. The couple beside me even realized this. They probably giggled to each other about that lunatic over there who is clearly not having a good time.

I arrived in socks and sandles, cussed at the pebbles for poking my feet and for being too hot on my feet. Then proceeded to fan myself to try and cool down the entire time that I sat on my towel, with a second towel over my legs to protect them from a bad sunburn from a few days ago. The sunscreen melted off my face so I kept my rain umbrella over my head while fanning myself with the other hand. The umbrella blowing in the wind. I gave it my best for about an hour. Then, I was smart. I walked back to the bar, stopping every 3 steps to shake the burning hot sand and pebbles out of my now sockless sandles like some kind of angry cat with wet feet. 😂 It’s 100% ok. Not every climate is for you.

I enjoyed a few glasses of wine in the more civilized bar. With my clothes on and under a civilized shade. 😂

Because I’m alone, I didn’t ruin anyone’s day. I’m glad to know this for future travel.

What climates or types of travel are so not for you? Would they be better if you had some moral support? Or are they 100% not for you, no exceptions?

Husband earns 80,000 a year and sends most of it to family overseas. I earn 40,000 and followed him so he could build his career.

Emotionally abandoned for years by him. His priorities were to get a good job and talks of retirement since we met 16 years ago. I gave up on the marriage 10 years ago. But staying because he always said the future will be better. I supported him when he had nothing. Now that he has something, it gets sent to his family overseas. He’s back in school while working full time because it will help him earn more, especially after retirement. When he isn’t in school, he’s in his room with the door closed. He’s in there from after dinner to bedtime. We’ve slept in separate beds for about 6 years. During Covid, he had a normal paying job. But was stone silent for 6 months. Didn’t speak a single word to me. At some point during Covid, I silently lost it and moved to go sleep on the floor in the other room. We’ve lived separately since. These last 2 years, we live in separate cities. I moved here for work and put my career first.

Would I be an asshole to divorce and request money from him for my wasted time? Or just be done with waiting for things to improve, cut my losses and move on with my life?

These last two years have been heaven and I’m fine to live on my own. Let him keep his assets that mean so much to him.

I’m returning to the high seas. Last time was the Limewire days. I have a MacBook now and am using Transmission.

I have downloaded movies and music. Subscriptions are too expensive with ads and such little content on each service. Plus travel and subscriptions don’t work, need esims… it’s too complicated. I’d rather travel with an SSD and return to simpler times.

Before I play the media, should I give everything a virus scan? I’ll be playing the media on my iPhone and iPad. These will be my lifeline while travelling so a virus would be a disaster, the same as losing my iPhone.

I’m not computer savvy, so any and all advice is super helpful. Thank you fellow pirates!! And yes, I’m seeding like a fiend to return the favour!! Yar!

The first few seasons, she’s ambiguous I think for which Asian descent she is. Then at Mateo’s party, she wears a modern Korean hanbok. In season 3 at her wedding, she speaks in an Asian language but I doesn’t sound Korean.

Mateo, Sandra and Sayid all clearly say where they’re from. Their background even adds to their character.

Maybe Cheyanne represents all the other Asian cultures that aren’t included in the show? Like China, Vietnam, Japan, ect. Or she can be a mix of various backgrounds? What do all of you think?

I’m thinking this because I love representation in film and TV. (I’m like Jonah in that way!!)

Here’s a photo of the dress:

https://wornontv.net/171874/

I’m thinking to sew in an extra bit under the bottom hem of the pants. Then tighten them with an elastic or drawstring.

The purpose is to keep mosquitos, ticks or whatever other jungle bugs that bite from setting up shop inside my shoes.

Canadian Snow Pants have this feature to prevent snow from getting into your boots or up your leg.

Has anyone heard of this?

I’m thinking to sew in an extra bit under the bottom hem of the pants. Then tighten them with an elastic or drawstring.

The purpose is to keep mosquitos, ticks or whatever other jungle bugs that bite from setting up shop inside my shoes.

Canadian Snow Pants have this feature to prevent snow from getting into your boots or up your leg.

Has anyone heard of this?

My bag is too heavy. I want to bring more clothes this time around so I can do laundry less often.

I seem to have way more toiletries and first aid items like pain meds, vitamins ect than last time. How do you pack ultra minimalist while still having all the essentials?

This is a long shot. I’m moving and have a good collection of these from my last job. Is there anyone in town whose work has a bunch of these I can pick up? I have a huge personal library and these boxes are perfect for books.

I’ll visit Staples in town to see if they have any. They’re great for storing books and glass.

What are us ladies wearing in hot, humid weather? I have to wear a bra which seems to cancel out the cooling effect of these base layers. They have a bra Sleeveless Top which may replace the bra.

Do any of you have tricks? I’m even considering putting a bit of loose fabric inside my cups so I can rinse them out. I’m desperate!! lol.

I looked at Knix bras. They have some good ones. I’m wishing cotton or some kind of linen blend bras would exist!!

I learned to drive later in life. Before this, I took the bus or walked everywhere. This meant carrying groceries and laundry on the bus or while walking. I also walked everywhere with music. I’m sure I was in better shape because of this.

Now that I drive, everything is so different! Life is more convenient because I can get a week’s worth of errands finished in a single day instead of choosing only 1 or 2 things to do.

Driving itself has given me more confidence because controlling a huge vehicle is a responsibility. Even dodging bad drivers on the road is a skill that gives me confidence because I keep everyone safe: them, me and others who may bump into me if they can’t stop in time.

Driving gave me a sense of freedom because I don’t have to wait for the bus to arrive or to start running. I can go wherever public transportation cannot go. This includes the countryside, little day trips out of town. Also a sense of safety if I go out at night. Once I’m in my car, I can see the city from the safety of my car. I usually would not travel that much after dark with so much safety. It’s a grand feeling. The city at night is beautiful. But I also see the people who don’t have places to live.

Driving has made my life more convenient. It has also made me more confident with a sense of freedom and safety.

How has driving changed your perspective? Do you drive for work, what has Chana’s a result of that? Did you learn as a teen or young adult? Or later in life?

Please share your ideal itinerary for this region. Please take into account chasing the best weather, maybe avoiding mosquito season. And seeing all the best places, in your opinion.

I’d love to visit as many temples and natural scenery as possible. Cool things you’ve seen along the way are most welcome as well.

The must see countries are Cambodia, Thailand, Vietnam and Laos. Bonus is Malaysia, Indonesia and Philippines.

What do you think are the ideal months to visit these places? Bonus points if it’s a shoulder season!

Length of time is so subjective. Four months for the mainland plus 2 or 3 months to see a few islands?

I’m planning to travel for a couple of years. Mainly to South East Asia and South America. Knowing myself, I’m going to end up in remote jungles.

I’d like to avoid mosquito bites as much as possible. But, I imagine the tropical ones are far more persistent and intelligent than Canada’s panicked, barely alive for a week tiny mosquitoes.

I have a list of vaccines. There’s a newer disease that is recommended to vaccine against, Chikungunya. Zika virus doesn’t seem that bad. Now Dengue…. Yikes!!

What vaccines do you recommend for travel everywhere and what can be avoided by skipping mosquito season in the those areas?

What are some of your favourite memes? Please share images of your favourite memes below.

Bonus points if you include pointing finger in the meme somehow!