Finding Calm in the Face of Mortality
I grew up believing death led to an afterlife—an eternal reunion in heaven. That mindset carried me through a war zone without much fear. Yet a science degree and an abrupt shift in my beliefs made me terrified of death’s finality. Then came serious health crises, from Wilson’s Disease to a Mast Cell Disorder, and suddenly the idea of dying became more like an invitation to rest than a doom to avoid. The fear had dissolved, replaced by unexpected calm.
Why I Stopped Believing in Japan’s Healthcare System
Think Japan’s healthcare is flawless? It might be if you just have a mild cold. But when I collapsed and ended up in the ER, I discovered a system that can brush off complex cases as “all in your head.” After visiting multiple hospitals, getting chased out of the ER, and eventually flying abroad for tests, I found my real diagnoses—Wilson’s disease and a mast cell disorder—all on my own dime. In a land celebrated for its efficient healthcare, sometimes you have to be your own best doctor.
Confessions of a RuneScape Botter: Why I Quit & How Much I Made
A RuneScape botter’s confession: how I turned a gaming hobby into nearly $1 million. From the early days of RuneScape Classic to building a massive bot farm during COVID, here’s why I quit and how much I made along the way.
Surviving Japan’s Driving License Tango (and Trying Not to Go Broke)
Is the romantic magic gone from modern Final Fantasy? From Cloud’s tangled affections for Aerith and Tifa to Tidus and Yuna’s heartbreaking farewell, older titles were rich with layered love stories. Recent games, however, often fall short—rushing or glossing over emotional depth. By reviving those sweeping, character-driven romances, Square-Enix could rekindle the epic feeling that once defined the series.