wildeaboutoskar

joined 1 year ago
[–] wildeaboutoskar@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago

I love the rain and cloudiness! It's peaceful (flash flooding aside, that can suck depending on where you live)

[–] wildeaboutoskar@lemmy.world 3 points 1 year ago (5 children)

It depends really. If I lived somewhere where natural disasters were a common occurrence then I probably would. Luckily I live in the UK which, while not great in other ways, has a temperate climate. That said, if the south gets too much warmer then I am tempted to move to Scotland. I don't cope well in temperatures above 19 Celsius. It would be one of several reasons though, not the overriding factor.

[–] wildeaboutoskar@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago

Being able to eat a wheel of cheese without putting on weight!

From the choices in the OP though, probably skill check. Would help with imposter syndrome and job interviews

[–] wildeaboutoskar@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago

I'm never one to usually tip or donate to these kind of things online (only recently been in a position to afford it) but I've chucked in some cash to my instance. If we want this concept to work then we need to support it if we can.

I think as long as instance admins keep being transparent then people will feel comfortable with donating.

[–] wildeaboutoskar@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I know you can use glass jars but they're something I would have to get anyway and ideally I would want something portable so I can take it to work.

 

In the UK we're currently experiencing the hell that is summer (I can't cope in temperatures above 20C, mock if you wish) so wanting to get more into cold brew.

Anyone got any recommendations on the best piece of kit to do it?

[–] wildeaboutoskar@lemmy.world 4 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Vbulletin boards and general forum sites before the likes of Facebook and Reddit got big. Made a lot of friends on there.

Neopets was great as well. Loved the minigames.

[–] wildeaboutoskar@lemmy.world 3 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

Clueless. It's one of the few films I can actually sit and watch all the way through at home. Witty, campy 90s fun. The fact it's actually an adaptation of Emma by Jane Austen is the icing on the cake.

[–] wildeaboutoskar@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago

Things that help me:

  • Having a routine- every Sunday I walk into town and get a nice coffee/cake and read for a while and just be around people. If I stay inside for too long I will start to self isolate.

  • Hobby- I go to a couple of choirs during the week. It helps me get out of the house and it's an activity that stops me dwelling on things. You're usually too busy focusing on the music to think of anything else. Singing also helps you regulate your breathing which is supposed to help with relaxation and sleeping.

  • Spend time in or around nature, even if that's a pet. Being around green space can help ground you. Being around animals can be a massive boost. Go to the park with a book and spot dogs.

  • Medication - this has helped me more than anything but isn't for everyone. I also had a few rounds of therapy but didn't get loads out of it, but it may well work for you.

[–] wildeaboutoskar@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago

Thanks for asking OP, I had no idea either.

I know on Tumblr it means 'if you laugh you have to reblog', but judging from the posts on here I didn't think it was the same

[–] wildeaboutoskar@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago

I agree. Reading is a good way of acquiring both specifically. Read things together and then talk about it to make them think.

Also some schools do critical thinking/philosophy courses.

[–] wildeaboutoskar@lemmy.world 16 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I would recommend against doing this because you will end up feeling awful. We poo for a reason. Please be careful.

That said, immodium and low strength codeine both bung you up- depending on where you live you may be able to get both from a pharmacy.

[–] wildeaboutoskar@lemmy.world 0 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I love the smushing! Find it so hard to learn though

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