Discussions with Dao

New to nutrition? Here's a podcast for you. Learn the basics of macros and the nutritional info for two food products each episode. This time, get the macros for Girl Scouts cereal (!) and homemade brownies. Be sure to check the show notes for more info: https://architectsofaesthetics.com/2017/02/20/managing-your-macros-1-cereal-and-brownies/ The Architects of Aesthetics - Building a Better You!

Love is ruthless Love's an irritant Love's a black hole All the time spent All the money spent All that money lost Love is heavy, man Rick Ross Love's a bad boss Long nights and long days Got you Screwed over Workin overtime but underpaid Minimum wage, Minimum wage Can I get a raise? Keep askin for a raise But I can't get a raise Rays of sunshine Love's kinda cloudy My love was only with you But your love was without me Love is ruthless What it chooses Dumb choices Feelin' stupid

Originally from the episode JNOC 33: Rick Fried Chicken (2013). The Architects of Aesthetics - Building a Better You http://www.architectsofaesthetics.com

Fil Ha talks about growing up in the south and living in Japan.

BlackJackJonny & Broken Steel - Black Friday by Jon Dao

BlackJackJonny & Paypachasa (Feat ToleiMolei) - Broken Man by Jon Dao

Here's an interesting one-- William reached out to me after I made the Leaving Home (Again) video. He's another former JET who could relate, so of course I invited him to talk about his experiences more. Here's the breakdown of what's discussed: Why do JET? [1:00] Was it worth it? [6:50] 3 Years, "The Sweet Spot" [12:45] Would you go back? [23:00] Advice for Returning JETs [27:15] Option: Relocate [32:45] Throwing Yourself a Pity-Party [39:30] You can reach William here: genkinagaijin [at] yahoo.com

In this podcast, Dr. Sally J. Foote gives us the low down on pets! Dr. Foote works as a veterinarian, animal behaviorist, and the Interim Director of Cattledog Publishing*. You used to be part of a band?! (00:50) Why pursue veterinarian school? (02:50) What's different about pursuing veterinarian school now compared to back then? (06:41) What characteristics are important to possess for this field? (09:10) What's a typical day like for you? (12:37) How do you keep work-life balance so you're not overwhelmed? (15:00) What is "low-stress handling"? (18:52) How can you make the trip to the vet better for your pet? (24:23) What is the Bella Behavior Label System? (28:10) Fan Question (34:35) Note: Cattledog Publishing is not actually a publishing company (i.e. while they do provide materials to learn about animal behavior, they don't accept manuscript submissions to be considered for publishing). http://okawvetclinic.com/ https://drsophiayin.com/ http://cattledogpublishing.com/

The third appearance by former Toyama JET Randy Higashi. Unlike most of the other returnees I know, Randy actually went back to Japan for another two year stint. In this episode, we spend a lot of the discussion comparing the two experiences. Be sure to follow Randy on Instagram and check out the Takkomachi Facebook Page! Why go back again? (1:20) Which stay in Japan was better-- the first or second? (8:36) How does it feel to come back a second time? (10:10) How can you tell going back to work in Japan is a good decision or not? (12:57) Did you see unrealistic expectations and fandom of Japan from ALTs? (16:46) The Japanese Office Culture (19:40) Fan Question (24:40 Don't Leave Your Cleaning/Packing Up Til the End (30:30) Omiyage Again (38:02)

Spoiler Talk Movie Review for Suicide Squad

"Just living alone and kind of having to start fresh, I could throw away any ties I had to people, right? Okay, I can finally be me. No one expects anything of me because they don't know me. So I don't have to live up to anyone's expectations. Be 100% me and build my reputation around that." Fresh off the plane (okay maybe more like a few weeks) from a 5 year stint in the JET Programme, here's Patrick Finn! The "Best Thing" being back (1:20) Using Credit Cards Over There (4:10) Music in Japan (8:38) #Japan Apologists (15:20) Why do the JET Program? (17:10) What kept you going for 5 years? (20:10) Is JET "worth it" for personal and professional development? (26:41) Traveling "Outside" (31:17) Silence on the Struggle (33:07) Get the Pension Refund (37:40) Fan Question (40:32)

Yo, it's the AoA Monthly Wrap Up, July 2016 So ya might've missed it This is what ya missed 5 blog posts dealing with my weight ish Week one bout the purpose of a weight cut Week two on how the mirror and the scale suck How ya so obsessed, got ya so stressed Body image out line, you a hot mess Week three: breathe, week four: crave Week five: lack of time, got ya so depraved And from the Pay-per-Chaser, Watch his How To Now ya flex strong Squeeze them bi's dude And the last thing That we just released For my 80s kids This a real treat

Four years ago, I left Japan after a three year stint through the JET Program. It was hard. I don't think enough people talk about that. Whenever you're entering a new phase in life, whatever "home" you might be leaving, you need to keep your sights set forward. If you focus on everything that you're leaving behind, you'll only make yourself more miserable. You won't even be living, just existing. Don't make the same mistake as me. Jon Dao - The Conversation Coach http://www.commdao.com

Ya hear that "I AM NEENJA" song?

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