Tissue wars

I know I've complained about the tissues here before.  But they really are horrible.  And when you are blowing your nose frequently because of a cold, the horrible tissues are, well, horrible.

While lamenting the abrasive nature of the tissue situation here, I remembered something.  In Japan it is considered rude to blow your nose in public.  Therefore, at this time of year, while on the trains you hear a symphony of sniffing and snorting.  For a westerner, it is really quite disgusting and something I have a hard time getting used to.

I have decided that the "lovely" tissue packs that are given out all over the place are filled with the most abrasive, horrendous, thin tissues, not in the name of cheap marketing, but actually as a reminder that blowing your nose in public is a no-no.  These tissues should only be used for cleaning up messes and not those on your face.

I am so thankful that I continue to feel better, as that means my reliance on the horrible tissues will be coming to an end soon.