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Nowadays its kinda crazy with the internet and all. My sister's ex-boyfriend used to sell vape pens from his locker (without the cartridges) in eighth grade because he just bought them online. And when I was in sixth grade or around that time was when JUUL's were introduced. Then all of a sudden kids I grew up with started using the bathrooms too much, and getting suspended for hitting their JUUL behind the school. Now it feels like every single person I know has done at least a little bit of drugs, vapes, smokes, and/or steals alcohol, and I'm a bit tired of being shamed and excluded for not wanting to do it with them. I wish that the school policewoman could actually enforce the rules about it so I can use the restroom in peace, but its too big of a problem for one person to solve.

My school has a huge vaping problem, especially in the bathrooms. To the point that volunteers and school management stands outside... And whenever I have to use the handicapped stall, I dread it because it smells overwhelmingly sweet, and mixed with the usual smell of a highschool bathroom it makes it e x t r e m e l y unpleasant to use the restroom. Sometimes they'll hit weed pens, and there was even a time where the boy's bathroom was closed because some boys hotboxed it. I'll just say that the entire hallway smelled like weed for the rest of the day... Personally, I don't vape because I take medication. Although, I do have friends who do, so I don't really mind it. The only time I do is when its in the bathroom because of the horrendous combined smell.

I usually have my wallet with me, so I can use my debit card for most purchases when going out. But during school, I usually buy snacks and soda from the vending machine. For that, I use apple pay when my dad gives me money on it, or my debit card. I never have cash nowadays, the last few times I had it was a payment for an art commission. I usually fly through it quickly when hanging out with my friends... But other than that, all I have is a few pennies... So overall, I use my debit card the most, but I'd prefer having cash at some point for the vending machines at my work that don't take debit or apple pay.

Exactlyyy, I've sold some merch that I wasn't rlly interested in anymore, and its super easy! I use buyee to go on mercari jp where there are even more deals too!

YESSS mercari has so much well-priced thingss. I got all the watamote manga for 11 bucks, and the entire dvd set for trinity blood for 15!! ^o^

Yess, I only buy shows that I think I would enjoy more in a DVD format. Take like azumanga daioh or serial experiments lain. But other than that, I love going to physical stores and looking around. There's one with a bunch of collectors vintage stuff, and also more niche oldies too. Love going there. Ohhhh, that makes sense. I checked and Azumanga Daioh has a 6-disc set!

Is this why Azumanga Daioh DVD's only have 5 episodes on them? I'm trying to collect them, but its so difficult and expensive because of the amount of episodes each one has. So far, I only have the first DVD, and I spend way too much time looking on jp mercari for a good deal for the next (￣︿￣)

Just caught up on Apothecary Diaries and the characters are written so well. I especially love the main character, Mao Mao, who has an actual personality beyond her love interest, Jinshi. If anything, Jinshi is the one who's obsessed with her. Least to say, the mysteries were intriguing, art style was pleasant, and characters were written well. Can't wait for the next season.

That's such a nice buffer. My school starts at 7:20am, so if I stay up I get 4-5 hours That reminds me in elementary school we weren't even allowed to play dodgeball, and it got removed from my highschool curriculum because kids get hurt. I miss playing games in P.E, but yoga is very enjoyable and relaxing so I'm very grateful for it.

I love staying up and lounging around because of the peacefulness. Although I have school, I'll stay up till 11pm reading comics anywayz... T_T I always regret it in the morning, but luckily I have yoga first period which brings my brain back online.

Yesss, I love organizing my room late at night. For some reason, doing anything at night feels so much more enjoyable! I wish I could be nocturnal lolz

I had a three day weekend as well and all I did was sleepppp. I probably should've finished my online work training, but I was exhausted from the weekday. Then I celebrated my little bro's bday which was a fun get together. Now, I'm cramming my training and I don't regret resting at all because of how energetic I feel! ^w^

Omg that exactly what I needed to hear I'm sure I'll be okay and that things will work out. I have a plan to work on some assignments and stress with my guardian!! Thanks sm!!

I feel terrible. I'm stressed from the semester ending in like two days. I have a lot of assignments to do, and projects that I haven't finished. I don't know about my academic comeback this time My grades are mostly A's so I'm sure they won't tank too badly, but its not ideal since I used to have all A's and its just been recently that I've been overwhelmed by assignments. And then on top of all that, I'm sick, but I have to go to school anyways.

Thank you so much!!! I really appreciate your kind words! I spent most of my summer and school year working and I'm so glad its paying off!! (@0w0@)/

The plans have been set! I'm going to spend two weeks going around Tokyo, Hiroshima, Chiba, and Osaka with my class. I will doing a homestay with four different families as well! I'm super excited! All of the hours I've spent working have paid off, and now my dad only has to chip in 300$ out of the near 4000$ I've saved for this trip! I am a tad bit worried however because the third week I'll be going to Nagoya and staying with my best friend, but I've had trouble getting in contact with her mom. It is confirmed that I'll be staying with them, but I still have to work out the details before I pay my travel agent... The last thing is that I've gotten in contact with my manga sensei! Nao Yazawa, the artist of Wedding Peach! I spent two weeks studying under her last time I was in Japan! And before I leave Tokyo on my last day, I've scheduled a lesson with her! Which I'm super excited about because she's an absolute genius in her craft. I've been able to see and touch the physical pages from Wedding Peach and it's insane how talented she is!

Ohhhh, I'm sorry. Thats curious though.

Ohhh I see. So the pupil is not a circle, which makes it look like a cat! Its upsetting that the surgery was botched, but at least its an interesting trait.

Omg, another Type O fan! My girlfriend's girlfriend is so relatable because I tend to get jealous so easilyyy. Another one of my favorites is Kill all the Whites because it really expresses my anger perfectly!

I've been listening to Christian Woman by Type O Negative on repeat alll dayyyy. It's so good, I especially love the part where there's a soft melody in the middle of the song.

Whats implant slipping? Did she have surgery on her eye? My eye color is dark brown but I would love to have darker brown eyes, nearly black. Eyes like that kind of remind me of tapioca pearls and I think its really cute! (@^w^@)

If I could go back in time I would choose not to change anything because everything that happened in my past has led me to this point, and I wouldn't have it any other way. Just in the past four months, dramatic growth and changes have led me to reach outside of my comfort zone. I feel like such a better person, and have hope that I can led myself to a better future. What is something that's changed your life for the better?

I really recommend serial experiments lain...

That's really helpful! Working has been a challenge and I'm glad to learn more skills from it like this. I'm taking a child development course at school right now, so hopefully that will improve my skills. And even more so, trying my best to communicate with my coworkers. I tend to ignore and avoid people I don't like, so I could defintely work on pretending that I like them since working with kids requires a coordinated team. Maybe then I wouldn't be left out as much and feel more comfortable talking to them about work related things.