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Musings: Using privillege for good

If you're not disabled, you don't get to decide what's ableist. If you're from the majority/dominant ethnic group, you don't get to decide what's racist.  If you're not poor, you don't get to decide what's classist. And so on and so forth. Instead of (re)defining what is or isn't discriminatory when you're not on the receiving end of policies/events/sentiments that are harmful to your social group, it's best to share/signalboost the voices and ideas of people who ARE affected by them. Use your privilleges to help rather than suppress those who have been/are still being silenced/sidelined.

Travel Info: My Ultimate To-Bring List

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After being alive for well over two decades, I think it's safe to say that I know what I use/wear day-to-day, and what I definitely need to have when I travel. The following are things I would pack or have on me when I do. * Note:  I have asthma as well as sensitive skin, which explains some of my choices below. I usually separate my to-bring list into 3 categories: Basics and devices Wearables Toiletries and meds

Manga Review: Gokushufudou

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I generally avoid ongoing manga because I cannot handle things without closure, but since my friend  N highly recommended this title (with the promise that the chapters can be read by themselves rather than a continuous storyline), I figured I might as well try. Oh boy, what a wonderful read this was!

Travel Info - Temperaments and Seasons

Or, what to be aware of when travelling in different seasons and temperaments! Tropical For clothes, stick to thin, breathable fabrics like cotton Spring Wear light clothes but also carry light jacket, raincoat/umbrella. May get chilly sometimes. To avoid pollen allergies it may be good to carry a mask or a light scarf if outside. Don't forget asthma meds. Summer See tropical climate Autumn Wear waterproof jacket and shoes. An umbrella may be useful, unless it's windy. Might get chilly when it's dark (especially when nearing winter) so be sure to carry a thick-ish scarf. Winter Instead of wearing thick clothes, wear a few layers so that you can take them off when you feel like it.