BK Johnsen
Bio
Author of π΅πππππ πππ’ πΉπππ & ππ’π₯πΊ π°π§ π΅π©π¦ ππ―π₯π¦π³πΈπ°π³ππ₯. A philosophizer, podcaster, karaoke-enthusiast, & Jedi. Born in Seattle, I now live in Japan with my wife, working on keeping my own Pride in check.
Stories (20/0)
No Tipping in Japan: Why I LoveΒ It
I moved to Japan nearly six years ago, and one of the things that took the biggest getting used to was the lack of tipping. In America, where I'm from, it is customary to tip waiters, bartenders, valets, taxi drivers, and many other services. But in Japan, tipping is considered rude.
By BK Johnsen2 years ago in Wander
The Frightening Truth About Whistling
"Whistle while youΒ work." -The Seven Dwarves: Sleepy, Dopey, Doc, Conquest, War, Famine, andΒ Death All jokes aside, this global pandemic has been one of the most awful things over recent generations. But let's table that dark truth, and bring back the possibility of jokes just for one blog post, because I think it is finally the right time to allow a very serious problem to come to light: Whistling is in grave danger.
By BK Johnsen2 years ago in Humans
The Top 5 Differences Between America andΒ Japan
"And now for something completely differentβ¦" -Monty Python When I write, I often try to make it a quest for meaning and purpose. To find and embody an amateur philosophizer, and then share some of his insights with the world, so we can all have deeper and more meaningful moments every breath we take! To bring some levity and joy into your hum-drum lives!
By BK Johnsen2 years ago in Wander
Why Gratitude Is Something ToΒ Practice
"The more grateful I am, the more beauty IΒ see." - MaryΒ Davis A funny thing I've noticed in life is that gratitude doesn't just happen; We often need to consciously practice it to reap all its benefits. You see, gratitude is a choice. We must choose to be grateful for the things we have been given, or else we will not feel satisfied. This is why it's important to set aside some time every day to reflect on what we're grateful for.
By BK Johnsen2 years ago in Motivation
Free Yourself With Forgiveness
"Our sorrows and wounds are only healed when we touch them with compassion." βBuddha What would it be like if you felt free from the past? Is it possible to let go of that anger, resentment, and hurt we all have from our life experiences?
By BK Johnsen2 years ago in Motivation
Embracing Failure
"Would you like me to give you a formula for success? It's quite simple, really: Double your rate of failure. You are thinking of failure as the enemy of success. But it isn't at all. You can be discouraged by failure or you can learn from it, so go ahead and make mistakes. Make all you can. Because remember, that's where you will find success."
By BK Johnsen2 years ago in Motivation
Before You Fallβ-βShine YourΒ Light
"This little light of mineβ¦ I'm gonna let it shineβ¦" https://pixabay.com/photos/evening-atmosphere-guitar-player-77353/ I always wanted to be a writer, but I never felt confident in my writing ability. Every one of my English teachers had spurned my efforts, and whenever I mustered the courage to show my friends or family my works, I would only be told what was wrong or what was missing from what I wrote.
By BK Johnsen2 years ago in Psyche