Category Archives: Random

Bisexual

Posted on March 29, 2014 by Ryo

u·ni·sex adjective of, designed, or suitable for both sexes; not distinguishing between male and female; undifferentiated as to sex: unisex clothes. I have long been puzzled by this word, “unisex.” The prefix uni- means “one”: unilateral, unicameral, etc. So you … Continue reading →

Posted in Random | Tagged | Leave a comment

February Is the Shortest Month

Posted on February 28, 2014 by Ryo

Today is the last day of February. It’s only 28 days into the month, and it’s already over. We’re so used to this happening every year, this abnormally short month, that most people probably don’t even think about it. The … Continue reading →

Posted in Random | Tagged | Leave a comment

Clopen

Posted on August 23, 2012 by Ryo

My officemate at work today was shocked to learn that I was an applied math major in college. I don’t know why this was shocking, especially since I had brought it up before, but I suppose that things like rings … Continue reading →

Posted in Personal, Random | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

Nothing Below the Neck

Posted on August 14, 2012 by Ryo

I hardly ever talk about sex on this blog, but for some reason, the other day the words of my seventh grade Personal Development (that was basically Sex Ed) teacher rang in my head. She basically gave us two rules … Continue reading →

Posted in Personal, Random | Tagged | Leave a comment

Part of Me

Posted on May 29, 2012 by Ryo

You may have heard Katy Perry’s little ditty called “Part of Me” on the radio: Now she’ll probably have you thinking that this “part of me” that you can’t take away from her is some noble thing like her soul … Continue reading →

Posted in Random | Tagged | Leave a comment

Love Juice

Posted on March 31, 2012 by Ryo

Japanese people and culture seem to often be the targets of a lot of stereotypes. People see a few people with weird outfits, or a single crazy game show, and they think that all of Japan must be like that. … Continue reading →

Posted in Random | Tagged | 1 Comment

I’d Do Anything for Love (But I Won’t Do That)

Posted on March 21, 2012 by Ryo

Back in the 1990s, there was this little hit by Meat Loaf: He keeps saying “I would do anything for love, but I won’t do that.” But did you ever wonder what he means by “that”? I sure did. I … Continue reading →

Posted in Random | Tagged | Leave a comment

Leap Day 2012

Posted on February 29, 2012 by Ryo

So today is February 29, a day that only occurs (at most) once every four years. Is this a cause for celebration? Well, maybe, but today wasn’t actually a great day for me. I went to work as usual, and … Continue reading →

Posted in Personal, Random | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

I Want It That Way

Posted on January 19, 2012 by Ryo

If you’re old enough, you probably remember this little hit from 1999. But have you ever thought about what the song actually means? Well, I made the mistake of doing so. What on earth is it talking about? I don’t … Continue reading →

Posted in Random | Tagged | Leave a comment

Cherry Boys and How to Have a Boy

Posted on December 22, 2011 by Ryo

From some Japanese people, I learned two interesting things recently. The first is that “cherry boy” is slang for a male virgin in Japanese. Why this came to be, I have no idea. I mean, boys don’t have cherries. (Source: … Continue reading →

Posted in Random | Tagged , , | 1 Comment