Not good. It was in September 1997. I was nervous and didn't want to let go of my mom. I certainly cried. It's harder for an only child since I had never seen siblings go off to school or anything like that and I had mostly only been around my parents. I ... moreNot good. It was in September 1997. I was nervous and didn't want to let go of my mom. I certainly cried. It's harder for an only child since I had never seen siblings go off to school or anything like that and I had mostly only been around my parents. I was very quiet and shy at first (still am in many ways) but I did get used to it after a while.
My facial hair just doesn't grow in an appealing pattern. I've never had much facial hair and what I do have grows mostly on my chin so it just doesn't look good. I prefer to keep clean-shaven.
I wanted to be a teacher. And that is what I am doing as I am a TA at the college level while I complete grad school and I am also teaching Latin at a local high school.
I inherited my intense curiosity about the world and lack of body hair from my dad. :P I inherited my artistic sensibilities and soft facial features from my mom. :)
A few times a year on average. A bit harder to socialize with members of my mom's family since they all live in Japan but I'd visit them once a year most years.
Macarons. I think maybe I had seen them before, but had never tried one or thought they would be anything great. Now they're among my favorite desserts.
More avocado for me. I love avocado: guacamole, avocado toast, avocado in sushi...there's nothing it's not good in. But I'm Californian and we're obsessed with avocado over here.
The "pedophile hysteria" from the right couldn't be more disingenuous. It's just a means of labeling someone the worst possible thing ever so anything is justified against them.
I never had to clean the bathroom growing up, but in college when I shared a house with three other guys, I ended up taking on the role of "cleaner" for the most part and cleaning the bathroom was part of my duties (although we occasionally pooled our mon... moreI never had to clean the bathroom growing up, but in college when I shared a house with three other guys, I ended up taking on the role of "cleaner" for the most part and cleaning the bathroom was part of my duties (although we occasionally pooled our money and hired house-cleaners). As bad as that was, for some reason I can't stand cleaning a refrigerator. So part of the deal was that my roommates always cleaned the fridge, the stove, and took out the garbage. I did everything else.
My mom always cut my hair. When the pandemic started and I couldn't go to the barber's anymore (and I was back at home), my mom once again cut my hair. As a kid I would usually just stand when she did it but now that I'm nearly eight inches taller than he... moreMy mom always cut my hair. When the pandemic started and I couldn't go to the barber's anymore (and I was back at home), my mom once again cut my hair. As a kid I would usually just stand when she did it but now that I'm nearly eight inches taller than her that doesn't work, so I had to sit in a chair in the bathroom. :P
Anyone can be a Karen; it isn't a racial term.As for the choice of name, that's just the luck of the draw. Like Chad or Tiffany or other names that have stereotypes associated with them.
The last time for a leisurely bike ride was in October. I usually bike regularly from May to October, so biking season is back. I'll be going on a 15-mile ride today and hopefully this summer I will have a number of chances to go mountain biking in the Sierras. :)
"Different from" is considered to be more standard, though "different than" has been used for decades, including in formal situations. The proscriptive rule is that "than" is only used with comparative adjectives and "different" is not a comparative ... more"Different from" is considered to be more standard, though "different than" has been used for decades, including in formal situations. The proscriptive rule is that "than" is only used with comparative adjectives and "different" is not a comparative adjective, therefore "different from" is correct.This recipe is different from the one I followed last week. They're all different, but some are more different than others.In the second sentence, "more different" is a comparative adjective, so "than" is used. less
About Me:
My name is Nevan, I'm 28 years old, I'm half-Japanese and a fifth generation Californian, I have a bachelor's and master's degree in linguistics, and I currently work as a teacher's aide and Latin instructor.
The last time for a leisurely bike ride was in October. I usuall... moreThe last time for a leisurely bike ride was in October. I usually bike regularly from May to October, so biking season is back. I'll be going on a 15-mile ride today and hopefully this summer I will have a number of chances to go mountain biking in the Sierras. :)
It seems to me either the government or corporations are going t... moreIt seems to me either the government or corporations are going to be in charge of social media platforms and what can and cannot be on them. Either private companies can ban whom they want or the government restricts their ability to do so.Do you think social media should be a free-for-all where the only thing that's prohibited is illegal activity?
Today is my 29th birthday. Now that I am a year away from 30, I ... moreToday is my 29th birthday. Now that I am a year away from 30, I have to say that I’m feeling less young. I can’t believe my 20s are almost over; where did the time go?Oh well, Merry Christmas Eve, everyone :D
I think maybe I have. I joined AnswerBag back in 2013. I was 21.... moreI think maybe I have. I joined AnswerBag back in 2013. I was 21. I've been with this site and its successor ever since. But I'm just not seeing much reason to come here anymore. Rarely do I see anything I want to respond to. And when I do there are so few people on there's little opportunity for quality interaction. I don't think this place is going to get more interesting or more active, given the state of old-school "forum/Q&A" sites. A number of users I used to enjoy interacting with have all but disappeared and there are so few left. We all know each other's opinions and there isn't much opportunity for interesting discussion or learning anymore. Seems stuck in a rut. I'm not blaming any specific users, but there doesn't seem to be much of anything here for me anymore. less
The Saugus High School shooter is of Japanese descent, his initi... moreThe Saugus High School shooter is of Japanese descent, his initials are NTB, and he has a Japanese middle name. My initials are NTB, I'm half-Japanese half-white, and my middle name is Japanese. I'm freaking out D:
Saw a news story that there's a shortage this year.My parents an... moreSaw a news story that there's a shortage this year.My parents and I always drive to a tree farm by the coast to cut one down, so we'll be doing that today :)
I was stung by one today, for the first time since I was 5 years... moreI was stung by one today, for the first time since I was 5 years old, on my left hand. My hand has been in intense pain for the past three hours. Fun times.
When I go to bed, I typically wear a T-shirt and underwear and h... moreWhen I go to bed, I typically wear a T-shirt and underwear and have a thin comforter over me--I feel completely fine before falling asleep initially. Then what happens is I'll wake up in the middle of the night and be absolutely burning up. I'll be sweaty and uncomfortable and have to take my shirt off and often that isn't even enough. It makes little sense to me, especially as the temperature in the room has dropped by then. And often when I go back to sleep and wake up again in the late morning, I'll be cold from having taken my shirt off. What's with the changes? less
Maybe Randy knows some.Here's one that I heard in college:A ling... moreMaybe Randy knows some.Here's one that I heard in college:A linguistics professor says to his class: "In English, a double negative becomes a positive. There are some languages, like French, where a double negative is still a negative. But there are no languages were a double positive is a negative." A student replies: "Yeah. Right."
It's one of those days...
Disclaimer: This question is aimed mor... moreIt's one of those days...
Disclaimer: This question is aimed more at serial-answerers like me. I'm aware that I don't ask questions often, but I never have. And there are others in a similar situation. I'm wondering what their general perception is.
It happens sometimes when you live in California. It just happen... moreIt happens sometimes when you live in California. It just happened to me about 10 minutes ago! 4.5 magnitude quake in the Bay Area at 2:39 A.M.
It seems like every new T-shirt I buy has some kind of horrible ... moreIt seems like every new T-shirt I buy has some kind of horrible itchy tag in the back. And in the old days, tags could be easily cut off (yep, I'm old enough to remember that). Now they are sewn on the back of the shirt so removing them requires a seam-ripper and you risk putting a hole in the shirt. Some tags are even printed on, but they are still itchy!
It doesn't get much attention, but it's nice to have a day for u... moreIt doesn't get much attention, but it's nice to have a day for us dudes. Happy men's day :D
I don't normally have issues with insomnia. A few nights a year,... moreI don't normally have issues with insomnia. A few nights a year, I will sleep particularly badly, but it's an outlier. Sometimes it's due to stress or being too warm at night, and sometimes there's no clear reason.Unfortunately, in the past couple weeks I'm developing a pattern where I wake up in the middle of the night (between 3-5; I fall asleep around 11:30 or midnight) and am unable to go back to sleep. When I wake up in the middle of the night, I feel wide awake, no yawning or tiredness, as if I'm ready to start the day...except I'm not.How do you get out of a bad sleep pattern? less
I've had a bad cold for the past week. I can't remember the last... moreI've had a bad cold for the past week. I can't remember the last time I've been sick for this long.
I call it the "hipster instinct". If everyone likes something, y... moreI call it the "hipster instinct". If everyone likes something, you automatically assume "it can't actually be that good". There are definitely times where I avoid things because they are popular.
Nevan posted a Trump question, I know. Just relax...hear me out:... moreNevan posted a Trump question, I know. Just relax...hear me out:www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/onpolitics/2017/09/15/trump-supporters-burn-their-maga-hats-over-presidents-possible-dreamer-deal/670479001/I'm no fan of Trump, but what's so bad about Trump trying to work with the other party? Is it so bad to have a little bi-partisanship? I think it's a sad state of affairs when "compromise" becomes a dirty word.
And encourage people to want to stay there? If your country suck... moreAnd encourage people to want to stay there? If your country sucks, is sending everyone to a better country a good solution?
As asked. Would you ever agree with violence against people who ... moreAs asked. Would you ever agree with violence against people who are non-violent, even if their speech is incredibly incendiary?
Do you always listen to the other side of an argument, even if y... moreDo you always listen to the other side of an argument, even if you disagree with them? Do you like to play devil's advocate? At what point should you just pick a side and admit the other side is full of sh*t?
If so, which ones? Do you read them or do they pile up unread?I ... moreIf so, which ones? Do you read them or do they pile up unread?I subscribe to the New Yorker, National Geographic, and Wired.
Or is this just me? I was in the car for about 2 hours today and... moreOr is this just me? I was in the car for about 2 hours today and now I have a headache that won't abate. It happened on my last road trip too. Doesn't seem to matter whether I'm driving or not.
Today I'm spending the 106-degree weather at my parents' house (... moreToday I'm spending the 106-degree weather at my parents' house (thankfully they have a pool). My dad is really into home brewing, so I got him several gifts related to that. We'll go out to dinner later too :) My dad's notoriously difficult to shop for, but this year it's been a bit easier.
I never thought I would, but today I walked into my favorite bur... moreI never thought I would, but today I walked into my favorite burger joint and right as I approach the counter before I can place an order, the man behind the counter says "hamburger with avocado?" and I couldn't help but smile. I hadn't been there in two months even and he seems to know my order by now. My life is getting predictable :P
You know, as in not from Home Depot or Wal-Mart, but an actual i... moreYou know, as in not from Home Depot or Wal-Mart, but an actual independent nursery?Nurseries around here seem to not last long. A chain of nurseries just announced it's shutting down. But I can't find the California native plants that I enjoy growing at Home Depot. Only nurseries have the wide selection that an avid gardener is interested in.
http://www.theblaze.com/news/2017/05/24/tiny-white-owned-burrito... morehttp://www.theblaze.com/news/2017/05/24/tiny-white-owned-burrito-shop-in-portland-suddenly-shuts-down-you-already-know-why/Kooks Burrito was a pop-up burrito shop in Portland, Oregon. It was started by two white girls who based their recipes on techniques they learned in Mexico. The shop was shut down after negative media attention surrounding accusations of racism and "cultural appropriation" when the girls shared with a news source that they "peeped" in on older Mexican women making burritos and tried to replicate the recipe in the U.S.They were soon accused of stealing the recipes and thousands of negative Yelp reviews appeared. The business closed up shop shortly after.Was this actually cultural appropriation? Was this tyranny? Was this capitalism and the free market at work? less
...you get out of breath trying to open a packet of guacamole -_... more...you get out of breath trying to open a packet of guacamole -_-What are some things that make you feel out of shape?
Terror is never an expression of freedom or a justifiable act of... moreTerror is never an expression of freedom or a justifiable act of resistance or the a permissible outcome of social frustration.It is always unacceptable.Yet people continue to be motivated to commit heinous acts against defenseless people. Is there anything that can be done to stem the rise in attacks? Why is it that Europe seems to have more terror attacks than the United States?
Do not the politics of America have an effect on world politics ... moreDo not the politics of America have an effect on world politics and world issues? To what extent can a foreigner have an input on American politics?
What are some polarizing foods? Foods that people never seem to ... moreWhat are some polarizing foods? Foods that people never seem to be "so-so" about:I'll start:tofuPeople seem to either think tofu is glorious or think it's gag-worthy. I happen to love it. Just ate stir-fried tofu with teriyaki sauce :)Another example:candy cornNobody "kinda likes" candy corn. You either can't stop snacking on it or you think it's disgusting. Keep in mind this question is meant to be light-hearted. I'm sure there are people with mild opinions of any of these :)
It's something I just can't fathom. Stories of 13-year-olds doin... moreIt's something I just can't fathom. Stories of 13-year-olds doing LSD, stealing cars, and getting pregnant. When I was 13 I was a little innocent baby lol, more concerned with reading fantasy novels and going on bike-rides than diving head-first into the slums of adult problems. My parents had it so easy with me. What about you? Were you easy on your parents?
Last night I woke up at 4 in the morning with horrible intense i... moreLast night I woke up at 4 in the morning with horrible intense intestinal pain; it was so bad I was near the point of tears at a couple moments. I really have no idea what that was. I ate late, but I often do and the worst that usually causes is heartburn. This was something else. I feel perfectly fine now, though.
It's interesting that Zealandia is just now making news; I've kn... moreIt's interesting that Zealandia is just now making news; I've known about it for years (#GeographyWhiz #ZealandiaHipster), but the issue now seems to be whether this mostly submerged continent (of which the main part that shows is the country of New Zealand) should officially be considered a continent. What say you?Keep in mind that "continent" has various definitions, one of which is simply "large geographical region that may be defined by culture more than geography". Zealandia is made of continental crust, so just because most of it doesn't show doesn't mean it shouldn't be a continent (in my opinion). less
Why must we always conflate legal immigration with illegal immig... moreWhy must we always conflate legal immigration with illegal immigration? They are not the same thing. I say this as the son of a legal immigrant.
Do you know someone who can be bit flaky? My best friend can be ... moreDo you know someone who can be bit flaky? My best friend can be a bit of a pain sometimes. You'd think after so many years I'd be used to it by now, but I suppose I was hoping he would have grown out of it by now. We made plans for New Year's and now it's all changed of course...I saw it coming, but I'm still disappointed. :(
Just received the turntable I ordered off eBay (for $200, mind y... moreJust received the turntable I ordered off eBay (for $200, mind you) and it arrived broken :( Man I really truly hate the post office sometimes. The box says fragile on it, but of course they paid no attention to that.
It's often I hear people complain about others being "offended",... moreIt's often I hear people complain about others being "offended", as if it's a fault to be so. At the same time, those doing the criticizing will inevitably have something that offends them, and when it comes up, they wouldn't to be criticized themselves.
Are some people simply TOO offended? Or is it more about the things that offend them than it is about how often they're offended?
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Hey, I had it in my mind that your birthday was April 3rd. If so, Happy Birthday If not, well I apologize, but I know it's in April!
Either way, turning 18 is fun--though being a legal adult and still in high school was kind of annoying to me!
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If not, well I apologize, but I know it's in April!
Either way, turning 18 is fun--though being a legal adult and still in high school was kind of annoying to me!
