What do you feel like saying, right now?

[Phrozen Sands]

Originally Posted by cheerfulgreek

IMHO, I think it’s less about opposites attracting, though. I see it as more shared values over personality traits. So like, even if a couple is opposite in how they express themselves, like with your observation, one being outgoing, and the other not so much, they often still share deeper similarities — like core beliefs, goals, and priorities. I think that’s what really holds them together long-term. Know what I mean?

Makes sense, CG. I guess when you know, you know.

Originally Posted by cheerfulgreek

Lol

I don’t know why she’s mad about it. They keep talking about how it’s cleaned up, but they were saying that while I was living in Jackson. Jackson was real effed up, CG. You ever been to Jackson? That whole state should be it’s own country and call it Michigangstan, make Detroit the capital, the state bird a pit bull, and the official currency are loose cigarettes and Hennessy LOL!

You seen the potholes there? They’re big enough to set up jacuzzi jets in one, get your girls together, and chill LOL!

[cheerfulgreek]

Originally Posted by AGDee

Look at the favorite Christmas song thread where he's talking about car jackings.

HILARIOUS @ the way your post reads, Dee. A conversation about car jackings in a Christmas song thread? lol. I’ll go look now.

Originally Posted by XAntoftheSkyX

No, the store she bought the gift from apparently has a COD option for purchasing things. Debit really isn't a thing here, so bank transfers and credit cards are the most popular ways to pay for things not using paper money. Transit cards can also be used in convenience stores and vending machines, and most people use an electronic version in their phone's wallet app.

Oh my! And how long did it take you to get used to that? lol

Originally Posted by Phrozen Sands

I don’t know why she’s mad about it. They keep talking about how it’s cleaned up, but they were saying that while I was living in Jackson. Jackson was real effed up, CG. You ever been to Jackson? That whole state should be it’s own country and call it Michigangstan, make Detroit the capital, the state bird a pit bull, and the official currency are loose cigarettes and Hennessy LOL!

You seen the potholes there? They’re big enough to set up jacuzzi jets in one, get your girls together, and chill LOL!

No, I have never been to Jackson. Isn’t your dog an American Pit Bull Terrier, Phrozen? I could have sworn you posted that.

[cheerfulgreek]

Originally Posted by AGDee

Look at the favorite Christmas song thread where he's talking about car jackings.

I saw. If my memory is correct, he’s poking fun at his own dog, lol.

[XAntoftheSkyX]

Originally Posted by cheerfulgreek

Oh my! And how long did it take you to get used to that? lol

It's definitely infuriating at times, my bank card is a glorified cash card. But my usual finances just mean withdrawing money from my bank account to give to my wife to pay for rent/savings/any CC expenses I have on our shared card. My transit card is on my phone so I can use my card to put money on it via Apple Pay. Cash is still king here any ways and it's not odd to have the equivalent of several hundred dollars on your person at one time.

AND ANOTHER THING BANK OF JAPAN, WHY DO THE DIFFERENT BILLS HAVE DIFFERENT SIZES?! I feel like the foreign comedian complaining about kanji (the borrowed writing system from China)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2icA1VaYg80
Oh wow, I saw the full version, I can already head some of you laughing from over here.

[Phrozen Sands]

Originally Posted by cheerfulgreek

[img]No, I have never been to Jackson. Isn’t your dog an American Pit Bull Terrier, Phrozen? I could have sworn you posted that.

I do, but I live in Nashville so that doesn’t count Lol

Originally Posted by cheerfulgreek

I saw. If my memory is correct, he’s poking fun at his own dog, lol.

Don’t get me started on you, CG. If my memory serves me correctly, when you were living in Minnesota, you met up with dude from Detroit over coffee, dumped the dude you were with in Minnesota, then followed Detroit dude back to Michigan. You said it yourself that you knew you were going to get him. CG, the Detroit stalker LOL!

[cheerfulgreek]

Originally Posted by XAntoftheSkyX

It's definitely infuriating at times, my bank card is a glorified cash card. But my usual finances just mean withdrawing money from my bank account to give to my wife to pay for rent/savings/any CC expenses I have on our shared card. My transit card is on my phone so I can use my card to put money on it via Apple Pay. Cash is still king here any ways and it's not odd to have the equivalent of several hundred dollars on your person at one time.

AND ANOTHER THING BANK OF JAPAN, WHY DO THE DIFFERENT BILLS HAVE DIFFERENT SIZES?! I feel like the foreign comedian complaining about kanji (the borrowed writing system from China)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2icA1VaYg80
Oh wow, I saw the full version, I can already head some of you laughing from over here.

lol
Hilarious! Do you ever think you’ll be able to speak Japanese like the guy in the video? I laughed so hard at that guy, lol.

The way they do things there with their money would be so frustrating. I can’t even imagine. And then to carry that much cash on you like that… I mean, that’s like telling someone “Hey, I have lots of cash on me, so please mug me!” I think I’d actually like the idea of the bills being different sizes, especially if I was a tourist or a new resident there. Know what I mean?

Originally Posted by Phrozen Sands

I do, but I live in Nashville so that doesn’t count Lol

Well then, according to you, you’re basically walking around with a four-legged tribute to the city you hate so much. Sounds like Detroit rubbed off on you, Mister.

Originally Posted by Phrozen Sands

Don’t get me started on you, CG. If my memory serves me correctly, when you were living in Minnesota, you met up with dude from Detroit over coffee, dumped the dude you were with in Minnesota, then followed Detroit dude back to Michigan. You said it yourself that you knew you were going to get him. CG, the Detroit stalker LOL!

Oh, absolutely! I was going to MSU no matter what — degree first, hot guy second. Call it a dual purpose mission: Doctorate by day, heart thief by night. I graduated with honors, and he graduated from boyfriend to hubby. Mission accomplished.

And you totally got that story all wrong, lol.

[XAntoftheSkyX]

Originally Posted by cheerfulgreek

lol
Hilarious! Do you ever think you’ll be able to speak Japanese like the guy in the video? I laughed so hard at that guy, lol.

The way they do things there with their money would be so frustrating. I can’t even imagine. And then to carry that much cash on you like that… I mean, that’s like telling someone “Hey, I have lots of cash on me, so please mug me!” I think I’d actually like the idea of the bills being different sizes, especially if I was a tourist or a new resident there. Know what I mean?

Hopefully I'll get there sooner or later.

Japan is an incredibly safe country, theft is extremely rare (outside of umbrellas and bikes). You could walk into a Starbucks, place a bag/jacket/laptop on a table and spend 5 minutes ordering a coffee or using the bathroom and your things will still be there.

I usually order my bills by amount, with the lesser value being first. Having several 1000 yen bills with a single 10,000 yen bill that sticks out a few centimeters will bug me.

[Phrozen Sands]

Originally Posted by cheerfulgreek

Well then, according to you, you’re basically walking around with a four-legged tribute to the city you hate so much. Sounds like Detroit rubbed off on you, Mister.


Oh, absolutely! I was going to MSU no matter what — degree first, hot guy second. Call it a dual purpose mission: Doctorate by day, heart thief by night. I graduated with honors, and he graduated from boyfriend to hubby. Mission accomplished.

And you totally got that story all wrong, lol.

Lmao! I’m done with CG’s wittiness. You are a trip Lol!

[cheerfulgreek]

Originally Posted by XAntoftheSkyX

Hopefully I'll get there sooner or later.

Japan is an incredibly safe country, theft is extremely rare (outside of umbrellas and bikes). You could walk into a Starbucks, place a bag/jacket/laptop on a table and spend 5 minutes ordering a coffee or using the bathroom and your things will still be there.

I usually order my bills by amount, with the lesser value being first. Having several 1000 yen bills with a single 10,000 yen bill that sticks out a few centimeters will bug me.

I wish the United States was low in crime like that. What’s their justice system like there? I’m just asking because I’m wondering how they have such low crime, unlike the U.S.

Originally Posted by Phrozen Sands

Lmao! I’m done with CG’s wittiness. You are a trip Lol!

[Phrozen Sands]

My boy sent me this from X. I tried to post it, but it won’t let me, so I’ll type it. This is from an Indian - American dude.

“I’m deeply questioning my decision to support the Republican Party after witnessing the persistent and dehumanizing attacks directed at me and my community by individuals who, despite hiding behind a veneer of respectability, openly harbor and amplify racist ideologies. I’ve tried to hold onto the belief that these voices represent a vocal minority, not the broader values of the party. But time and again, I am disheartened as accounts with massive followings — many of them wielding significant influence — parrot unhinged conspiracy theories and perpetuate overtly racist tropes without consequence.”

All I gotta say to this dude is eff you. Your bitch ass got what you wanted. Glad MAGA is now attacking your community. Now you know what the shit feels like.

[cheerfulgreek]

Originally Posted by Phrozen Sands

My boy sent me this from X. I tried to post it, but it won’t let me, so I’ll type it. This is from an Indian - American dude.

“I’m deeply questioning my decision to support the Republican Party after witnessing the persistent and dehumanizing attacks directed at me and my community by individuals who, despite hiding behind a veneer of respectability, openly harbor and amplify racist ideologies. I’ve tried to hold onto the belief that these voices represent a vocal minority, not the broader values of the party. But time and again, I am disheartened as accounts with massive followings — many of them wielding significant influence — parrot unhinged conspiracy theories and perpetuate overtly racist tropes without consequence.”

All I gotta say to this dude is eff you. Your bitch ass got what you wanted. Glad MAGA is now attacking your community. Now you know what the shit feels like.

Wow, it took him this long to figure out what everyone with a functioning brain has known for decades?? Really? Did he really think he could cozy up to a party built on bigotry and somehow be exempt from it? Ya know, that’s some next-level stupidity. Maybe if he spent less time being a bootlicking dumbass, and more time actually paying attention, he wouldn’t be here “Waah! Waah! Waah!” whining about the obvious consequences of his terrible choices.

Next time, maybe he should try thinking with his brain, instead of whatever malfunctioning pea-sized lump of tissue that’s been guiding his decisions so far. He’s just another Trump supporting, brain-dead, gutter-dwelling, absolutely worthless, bootlicking sack of sh*t!

[Phrozen Sands]

Originally Posted by cheerfulgreek

Wow, it took him this long to figure out what everyone with a functioning brain has known for decades?? Really? Did he really think he could cozy up to a party built on bigotry and somehow be exempt from it? Ya know, that’s some next-level stupidity. Maybe if he spent less time being a bootlicking dumbass, and more time actually paying attention, he wouldn’t be here “Waah! Waah! Waah!” whining about the obvious consequences of his terrible choices.

Next time, maybe he should try thinking with his brain, instead of whatever malfunctioning pea-sized lump of tissue that’s been guiding his decisions so far. He’s just another Trump supporting, brain-dead, gutter-dwelling, absolutely worthless, bootlicking sack of sh*t!

LMAOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!! This is what I call one massively, LONG ASS, strung out, insult to a Trump supporter LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOL!

I agree, CG. Dude couldn’t see Trump is a bigot until now. Smh.

[Munchkin03]

Originally Posted by XAntoftheSkyX

Hopefully I'll get there sooner or later.

Japan is an incredibly safe country, theft is extremely rare (outside of umbrellas and bikes). You could walk into a Starbucks, place a bag/jacket/laptop on a table and spend 5 minutes ordering a coffee or using the bathroom and your things will still be there.

I usually order my bills by amount, with the lesser value being first. Having several 1000 yen bills with a single 10,000 yen bill that sticks out a few centimeters will bug me.

Hi!! Glad to see you're doing well and congrats on the marriage!

Japan is so safe! I was in Tokyo with my husband for work about ten years ago and loved it so much. I understand that little kids go out for errands on their own--I didn't see that happen, but I'd believe it!

[cheerfulgreek]

Originally Posted by Phrozen Sands

I agree, CG. Dude couldn’t see Trump is a bigot until now. Smh.

No! Trump’s not just a bigot, he’s a museum-grade asshole, complete with a plaque that says “Do not engage, racist on display!”

He wouldn’t cross the street for anyone who isn’t a carbon copy of himself — pale, praising, stupid, and ready to bow.

[Phrozen Sands]

Originally Posted by cheerfulgreek

No! Trump’s not just a bigot, he’s a museum-grade asshole, complete with a plaque that says “Do not engage, racist on display!”

He wouldn’t cross the street for anyone who isn’t a carbon copy of himself — pale, praising, stupid, and ready to bow.

LOL!!! Preach!