Jessica Coen's saved articles

let he who hasn't married ten different people without getting a divorce first throw the first stone Read more

Yet her selfie crimes go unpunished Read more

GENIUS. Read more

Six weeks. 3 countries. 1 carry-on. Europe: London, Greece (Athens + islands), Cyprus (Larnaca). Laptop, books, a few purchases. Embrace the sink/bathtub laundry. You don't need that. That, either. You could probably pick that up on Venice. Just bring the most basic of basics. And extra good deodorant. Read more

Pro tip: to pack lotion/moisturizer/etc lightly, use contact lens cases. Might not be enough for 2 weeks, but for some trips/items it's a great way to save space in your little 311 bag. Read more

This is awesome.

They break too easy. Read more

Apologies to anyone who actually read all that. Read more

High-class hostesses can make a base salary of over 8000 yen / hour, plus bonuses for drinks ordered and dohan. I'd say the appeal is making a shit-ton of money for dressing up, pouring drinks, and flirting with customers. Read more

the only evidence my parents have of my sex life is the fact that they have a grandchild on the way. couldn't fathom telling them whether or not i had an open relationship. noap noap noap Read more

non-monogamous relationships can be hard to navigate. like, when you have to be like "oh yeah and i'm bringing my girlfriend to Thanksgiving too, Ma. and NO, i did not break up with Matt, i see you about to ask." Read more

I just want to make a note that foreign women cannot legally work in mizu shobai jobs. This article doesn't imply that, but sometimes incorrect / outdated information on the web makes it sound like it's an easy way for foreign women to make money in Japan, when it can actually get you in quite a bit of trouble,… Read more

"The mizu shobai woman," writes Anne Allison in her book on hostess clubs, "is constructed as a female who transgresses her nature." Read more

I'm an expat living in Chile. I know many expats knocked up by a Chilean but, alas, none are miners (far as I know). :( Read more