My big goal is to learn Japanese, but “learn Japanese” is a huge and overwhelming goal! So I decided to make it more manageable and split it up. Currently, my goals are to learn 1) hiragana, 2) katakana and 3) kanji. These are the three writing systems used in Japanese. I figure I can learn the first two quicker, since there’s 46 symbols in each and there are over 2,000 common kanji.
Cocurrently, I’m going to begin learning basics of Japanese grammar and vocabulary.
Off to the races! I’ll let you know how I do.
If anyone has tips, lemme know. I also ordered this book as an early holiday present for myself. I need mnemonics!
Nov 24, 2008, 04:17PM PST | 0 comments
My feet were hard as horn, the nails were dull, and everything ached. My feet are always crammed into shoes and undergo so much shock that they needed this. I can’t recommend it enough and to top it off it’s very relaxing.
Info about pedicures is pretty easy to find on the web, but here’s my experience: ask around from people you trust as to what salons they recommend. Any place you go to, look around. Are they sterilizing their equipment? Using fresh equipment (as applicable) on each new person? Or does their hygiene leave something to be desired? You don’t want to have to deal with an infection!
First you’ll soak your feet. Actually, you’ll soak your feet inbetween each step of the process to keep the skin and nails supple and easily manageable. Typically, your nails will be trimmed, cuticles pushed back, moisturizer will be applied, and calluses taken care of with a pumice stone (or razor, I’ve heard, depending on how thick they are). They’ll apply polish, and some places will massage your legs as they go. It varies.
Bring something good to read: if you get polish, you’re feet will be put beneath a dryer for a bit.
The cost of a pedicure typically goes $20 and up. A good tip is 10-20%.
Jul 07, 2007, 07:37PM PDT | 0 comments
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