It asked a crumb―of Me

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I made a tough decision, but one that I believe is right: I’m heading home and will transfer into a university there to complete my (second) degree.  I don’t regret that time that I’ve spent in Japan, as I have learned another foreign language fluently and have had some great experiences.  However, the truth is that their universities aren’t worth the relatively cheap tuition and I know that graduating from my university here won’t be too meaningful back home when I’m applying for jobs.  Besides, my health is deteriorating and my depression has come back with such vengeance due to my discontent in this country.  There are some people who come here and the culture, the people are heaven for them.  Alas, I am not one of them.  

On Wednesday I will tell my boyfriend that I think we are better apart, and tell him that I am going home.  I had made the latter decision before the former and told him on our anniversary, but—I’m not even going to get into why he didn’t hear me.  

A new chapter is beginning and I’m looking forward to it.

Last week was my 1-year anniversary with my boyfriend, and on that date I realised that I do not want to make it to a 2-year anniversary with him.  We’re too different, and I have no intent to try to change him—he’s happy the way he is and I’m sure there will be a girl who will be happy with it, too.  

eatconsciouslylivekindly:

Mixed Vegetable Chutney (Dip)

By Ambika’s Kitchen

anatomy-of-recovery:

VEGAN-FRIENDLY BURGERS for Memorial Day Weekend (or whenever, really!)

sweeteataylor:

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Unfortunately the grains group is 99.8% out of my diet.  I realize that there are a lot of gluten-free options in that group, but my system doesn’t handle them well, either.  Nuts often cause stomach upset, too. :’<

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It’s very difficult to find vegetarian options in Japan, and so one can figure that vegan options is even harder to come by; however, this wonderful little cafe near my apartment offers fresh juices blended with soy milk.  In Japan it’s not uncommon for them to blend juices with milk, which is why going to a cafe isn’t so fun unless you want to settle for straight tea, black coffee or orange juice (sometimes mango if you’re lucky!). 

This one that I got last week was banana with soy milk, and it was so thick that it was more like a meal.  After the hospital procedure that I had to go through, it was a great energy booster.  Seriously, bananas have always been the best thing for me to eat after I have to fast for a procedure. ♥♥♥