microthoughts

There's apparently two options: either use keyword filter to block it all and be uninformed about what's happening or alternatively be absolutely firehosed by articles about them. I think I'll choose the former.

I've been getting away with this for many years, and would like to pass it on to you now. It's like an intrusive thought, but a fun one.

Particularly the Asian black bear.

In hindsight, it was the most predictable thing in the world, yet it still somehow caught me by surprise.

TIL

Moose sound like they're an animal from a horror story, not like they're a real animal. "The deer became the size of grizzly bears and now charge at any humans who they see. Their charges are unstoppable by any method we possess. For centuries we have hunted deer, and now the deer want revenge. They demand blood."

They’re near-always military NH-90 copters and for some reason fly quite low. I hear one fying over around once a week. Also love the sound of them.

I should not be sweating like this right now

Self explanatory.

Just something I heard years ago, and it’s been rolling around in my head ever since.

As long as its strictly sexual

Staying at a hospital with my friend who is suffering from leukemia, I've come to the realization of how fragile we are, yet it makes me feel hopeful about humanity. I've seen lots of people and heard lots of stories. The patient next door (we are in a secluded area) hit his head and is in a coma. His family members come to tend to him and speak to him every day. Listening faintly to them singing and speaking brings tenderness to my heart. Seeing my friend smile and feel better after playing videogames and conversing together is truly priceless. She's such a sweet person. Despite the adversities and injustices of life everything's been working out for her and she's recovering, she'll hopefully be out in less than a week.

Whenever I think about the things I'd do if money truly weren't a limiting factor, I honestly can't think of more than a handful of really expensive things I'd like to have or do. However, the idea of a private cruise on a luxury yacht seems pretty intriguing. It's not so much about owning one but just going on a cruise every now and then. I watched a video on YouTube where a yacht's chef mentioned that the guests can ask for basically any food or drink, and they'll be able to make it for them. I must admit, that sounds pretty sweet.

Happened today btw

how do you promote a sub, shit

TB;DR: give a summary or archived versions without paywall of articles you share.,

i vaguely remember being a kid and going there on a lark and watching the planes. now it's austere and cruel and cold, cops everywhere, plexiglass and line ropes

I’ve come to realize how much of my own mental health issues stem from being raised by a mother who dealt with sexism and misogyny her whole life. Her trauma directly affected my mental health. I’m a man. This is why feminism is good for everyone. Imagine if your mother never experienced sexism, abuse, misogyny, how much better it would be for everyone.

i don't care that you're not a doctor, give me a proper fucking answer. i know i can 'do yoga' long term to reduce back pain, fucking what helps immediately? dammit

fucking stupid as all hell

You know when your mom uses the middle name you're in big trouble.

👍

Dogs get yelled at when they puke and then start eating it. But they are really just cleaning up the mess they made to help you out.

Dear past me,

laying down my life for my country? hell no

Nearly 100% of comments on News videos are conspiracy theory nutjobs. Who are they talking to exactly? It's so baffling.

what's the point of policing this arbitrary item?

like somehow we're moving away from the sun very slowly

Maybe because we all want this to work out and be a thing.

ughh

I'm on a train and the storm goes in the same direction. I'd like to get home sooner than the storm (I have no raincover), but I cannot do anything to speed up the things, which is quite frustrating.

Micro thought - had to convince a younger colleague that I was older by much more than they thought. Ie, my birth year starts with 19XX, not 20XX…

Despite it not needing sun.

People denying realities like anthropogenic climate change. I can respect opinions, like applying full human value to an undeveloped fetus, but the straight up denial of what is verified truth I can't even tolerate. It's false. It's lies. It's brainwashed tribalism. And they are gonna dig their tribal community hole and stew in reactionary rage and fear with their incoherent arguments whilst following their strong leaders, because gods forbid they are wrong on *anything*. No, truth itself is gonna bend around the word of dear leader.

but being in traffic, with the same people around you, in the same city, feels oppressive and annoying and shitty

i want a steady stream of power, not to have to worry about recharging and charge level every damn time i use the shitty thing that usually has a shitty battery

I feel guilty for using this community like a Mastodon, even when the sidebar/community encourages it. I have a Mastodon account for practicing another language, but sometimes I don't want the challenge associated with that mental exercise. 🤔

the stillness of the afternoon...

probably a healthier way to consume information really rather than giving everything a 6 hour shelf life

Ads are everywhere, but I don't think I've ever bought something because of an ad. If anything they steer me away from their product. The amount of money, effort and bandwidth required to get all of these ads in front of my eyes only to be completely useless must be staggering.