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Cake day: June 22nd, 2023

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  • Not sure if it’s a bug or feature, but it’s almost impossible to delete all traces of your accounts on Lemmy since they get copied to other instances, which don’t disappear even after you’ve “deleted” your accounts. I’ve tested this myself. I can still click into my deleted profile from another instance and the comments are all still there too.

    Just move on to other instances and remember, no take-backsies!


  • Hmmm I’ve never used Fen so I’m not sure if it works without premium services, but it sounds like RD isn’t working. Did you check if the files that are showing are from RD? It’s highly unlikely that the latest John Wick only comes in 4K. I recommend trying Stremio + Torrentio + Real Debrid, the UI is just so much better and addons a lot easier to install than Kodi. Also I’m using my old laptop instead of Android boxes. It’s a lot faster plus it circumvents the issue of sharing Netflix with someone not from the same household.


  • Got me curious so I asked ChatGPT how a good conversation on a date looks like:

    Sure! Here’s a conversation that could work well on a date:

    Person A: Hi there! It’s great to finally meet you in person. How was your day?

    Person B: Hi! I’m so happy to meet you too. My day was good, thanks for asking. How about yours?

    Person A: It was pretty good, just a usual day at work. By the way, you look amazing tonight!

    Person B: Aw, thank you! You’re looking great too. So, tell me, what are your hobbies or interests?

    Person A: I love hiking and being outdoors. It’s so refreshing to explore nature. How about you?

    Person B: That sounds wonderful! I enjoy reading and trying out new recipes in the kitchen. Oh, and I love to travel too.

    Person A: Traveling is such a great way to learn and experience new things. Do you have any favorite destinations?

    Person B: Definitely! I loved exploring Japan and experiencing its rich culture. But I also enjoy beach destinations for relaxation. What about you?

    Person A: Japan sounds fascinating! I’m a fan of beach destinations too, especially in warm tropical places. So, what do you do for work?

    Person B: I work as a graphic designer. It’s a creative job, and I enjoy it. How about you?

    Person A: That’s cool! I work in marketing. It’s challenging but rewarding. By the way, what kind of music do you like?

    Person B: I enjoy a wide range of music, but lately, I’ve been into indie and alternative. How about you?

    Person A: Nice! I’m more into classic rock and a bit of jazz. We should totally go to a concert together sometime.

    Person B: That sounds like a fantastic idea! I’d love that. So, do you have any upcoming travel plans or exciting events?

    Person A: Not at the moment, but I’m planning a trip to the mountains next month. I can’t wait for the adventure.

    Person B: That sounds like a fun trip! Let me know how it goes. Maybe we can share travel stories over our next date?

    Person A: I’d love that! I’m really enjoying our time together. You’re such an interesting and engaging person.

    Person B: Thank you! I feel the same way. I’m glad we got to meet. Looking forward to more great moments together.

    The conversation revolves around getting to know each other’s interests, hobbies, and preferences while maintaining a positive and engaged atmosphere. It’s important to be genuinely interested in each other and to share experiences and stories that can create a connection. Remember to be yourself and enjoy the moment!






  • Are you (or were you) super into finances?

    I am, or was, I don’t know anymore. But mostly to survive rather than wanting to be rich and successful. I’m free spirited by nature but circumstances made me this way. All my loved ones, while being great in many things, totally suck in managing their finances. It’s up to me to constantly watch over everything like a hawk so I won’t have to keep cleaning up their mess.

    I think the grind culture as mentioned in comment below applies to most people though, not just those who are really into finances. We’re all driven by the fear of not being able to put food on the table, of falling sick and becoming a burden to our families.

    I’m now in a pretty comfortable spot where I can just work part time and still pay off the loans comfortably. Maybe even retire a little earlier. But getting here has really taken its toll. Don’t get me wrong though, I’d still do the same even if I was given a second chance; not for myself but for my loved ones. But I’ll go through everything again with a different attitude, enjoy the journey more, have fewer expectations and be a little kinder to myself and others.



  • I knew something was wrong when I first noticed that I was feeling anxious for wanting to do something that I enjoy, and that the anxiety has been slowly killing off all of my interests. I’m so calculative that in order to prevent wasting 2hrs of my life watching a movie I wouldn’t enjoy, I’d spend hours browsing through the whole catalogue and going on IMDB to check out the rating for every single movie, then bookmark them and end up watching nothing.

    The same thing for Spotify. Never happy with my choice of song. But when a good song comes up on the radio, I totally enjoy it.

    I miss being spontaneous and going with the flow, and I’m working on “going back” like you too, by reminding myself to be contented and live more in the moment.


  • That’s a good piece of advice. I went from being a carefree teenager to a highly “efficient” grown-up who’s always asking how I can get more by doing less. I mean, that are obviously perks in setting goals and being time and money savvy, but in the process I’ve lost the child in me – the child who wonders and has multiple hobbies. I couldn’t even sit down to play a game without feeling like I was wasting my life away.

    So yeah, like you say, fulfilling one’s responsibilities is important, but don’t go crazy chasing after the next shiny thing. It’s perfectly fine to want to do nothing and just enjoy ourselves sometime.