It was a very normal day. There I was at the Daiso, which is the Dollar Store here but way better. Annalee was with me and needed a nap. I was thinking about dinner and the kids and what time my husband was likely to get home. As I perused the aisles looking for a new liquid soap dispenser, I saw it. There, like a message from above, was a toilet seat with lid inscribed with these most inspiring words: “Find joy in the ordinary”.
I just have to say, one of my favorite things about living overseas is the signage. It adds so much delight to my life.
Well, okay, I can’t lie: as a foreigner, some of the signs are downright confusing. Do I push or pull?
Also, I went down this aisle many times but never could find the sand among the biscuits, candy, and chocolate. Probably for the best!!
Some of the signs make me think Koreans just get me.
Some of the signs make me laugh just because.
Some are hilarious in an absolutely terrifying way, like this one at the dentist above a picture of a titanium screw going into a gum. “Have a health & Shiny tooth. All the happiness in the world, Your smile is started.”
I actually doubled over laughing right there in the elevator.
Here’s the thing: I love these signs because they are actual signs — reminders — that I should always keep my eyes open. I mean, sure, I don’t usually lift the lid of the toilet seat and find joy in what’s underneath. In fact, sometimes what I find there can be really stressful. Unless I really need to go — that has definitely happened! All joking aside, though, there’s almost always something beautiful, hilarious, or poignant to see as long as I don’t get bogged down and forget to look around me.
Still, if you lift the lid of your toilet seat and find me… send help.
Great presentation. Lots of laughter.
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