#so i may be getting like. a Social Media Manager type of job which would be SALARIED

[deadtower]

me after spending the past 12 hours or so in a blinding panic of anxiety like. hm. things are really gonna be okay, huh

[demonlovingsheep]

Let’s be real, dating ANY of the brothers IRL is going to be a struggle. Some more than others, but still will get you to rip your hair out due to frustrations.

Lucifer: He is the type to be hella busy due to his work. He is swamped with paperwork and his student council meeting that he doesn’t have much time to spend with you. Also being his partner, people’s expectations of you are also high. Imagine you tripped on a rock in the middle of the street, next day on social media everyone is going to talk about how “Lucifer’s partner tripped on a rock. How can he be with such a klutz. He deserves better.” While Lucifer doesn’t care about what other says because you are perfect for him, and even find those people who is quacking behind the screen, it will get to you that you would crack.

Mammon: Oh boy this one is a doozy. Yeah he is sweet from time to time, buying you sweets, flowers, and accessories from time to time and calls you the only one for him, his baby boo. Yeah your also the only one to bust him out of jail due to his crime. Good luck carrying his debt too, he got debt collectors knocking at his door getting him to cough up the money. All the more he is gonna continue to spend, and your house is going to be filled with items that might look pretty as decorations, but no other use what do ever. Oh and where did that 20 dollar bill in your wallet go? Also isn’t this your 40th time apologizing on his behalf for the problem he caused? Oh but it will be alright as Mammon give you his adorable puppy eye and all is forgiven.

Leviathan: This is the 125235th time you heard the Hana Ruri opening song. You have so many game accounts on games that you practically have no interest in but he begged you to login daily so that he could get his rewards and stuff. He rambles a lot about the newest anime or idol concert. You try to add your two bits but he keeps talking over you. If you show little interest, he will sulk thinking that of course you wouldn’t want to listen to him since he is a gross otaku. This in term will make you feel guilty and trying assure him that he ain’t. You have to do a lot of assuring, he gets jealous of so many things and cry, you’re the one with pants in this relationship. He also spend a lot of time in his room to do a game marathon that he doesn’t keeps up with his meals and have bad hygiene. It’s your job to tell him to go touch some grass. Even though his money managing skills is slightly better than Mammon, it still doesn’t prevent him from spending a ton on an ultra rare Hana Ruri card or figurine. Also you might feel jealous over his goldfish Henry.

Satan: He has poor organization skills, just look at the piles of dusty books in his room. If you ask him about it, he’ll just say that it’s how he likes it. You have to be the one to pull him away from arguments so that nothing escalates. You also don’t know where his boundaries are. He could be fine when you poke his chest or face, put will get a mad if you poke his arm or head. We all know one boundary that you should never cross which is comparing him to. However he always overthink your words, thinking you did compared him to that bastard when you just trying to give him a compliment. Pray to Diavolo that there is a cat somewhere around you. He might be calm and collective, but that can go from 0 to 100 real quick. I hope you don’t fear yelling.

Asmodeus: It’s always about him sweetie. See that photo you took at the beach the other day. He looks absolutely gorgeous under the sun’s rays. Oh you look great too daring, but not as much as him. Every time you go out with him, he will take a hour to get prepared. He will bring you to so many clothing shops and jewelry shops to try out so many items that you spent the whole entire day there. Yeah it may be fun to try out new clothings, but having to pick out outfits, heading to the fitting room to put the outfit on, stepping out for him to make a judgement, head back to the dressing room to undress, and the cycle repeats itself for like the hundredth time. After your done, good luck carrying the bags of clothes him because his figure isn’t made to carry all that heavy stuff. It’s bad for the skin. Also you can never really correct problems he caused, he always blames it on because he is too beautiful and not really getting your point. Then there are his fans who is constantly going up to him, begging for a selfie and his attention. In a club, he is going to be dragged away by his fans leaving you behind with some of them and they sneer at you or pick on your appearance. They don’t think your right for him, and will tear your self-esteem apart with every flaw you have. You never know if he truly loves you sometimes.

Beelzebub: The main problem is his hunger, which he can’t control. You try to be understanding, but having to stock the fridge for it to be emptied the very next day can really tick you off. Like you wake up one morning excited for bacon and eggs, but it’s all gone. There is not even ice cubes for you to munch on. Oh well guess you just have to order take out, but make sure to get 100 large supreme pizza please. Total: $1,672, +tip and tax. Oh and don’t forget to do groceries in the afternoon too. Good news is that he comes with you so you don’t have to carry it all, bad news is that he keeps eating the ingredients in the bag and he made you visit many food stands along the way. Rip you’re wallet. You’re also kicked out of many restaurants due to Beel bankrupting the store for eating too much, and getting angry that he isn’t allowed to order more. Also, where did that expensive golden truffle chocolate, or that new flavored newt chip that you were looking forward to eat?

Belphegor: Being lazy is a cute trait but not a useful trait, the floor isn’t going to clean itself. He always 30 minutes late on the times you agree to meet up because he overslept. He’ll fall asleep any place any time. Belphie we’re riding a roller coaster, don’t fall asleep.. ahh he is out like a light. It’s your duty to wake him up while the staff and other people in line yelling at you and him to get off already. Yeah if only you can wake him up. It’s embarrassing but at least it’s not a dangerous situation like the time he fell asleep during lab and your cauldron starts bubbling like crazy! Also he is only wide awake for 8 hours a day, and sleep the other hours away. He also likes to annoy you on purpose just to get a rise out of you for the fun of it. Nothing too serious, but it does get annoying.

[yanderes-galore]

Romantic Kyle Broflovski Concept?????

Sure! Aged up AU as usual. Now I can go more in depth about his yandere behavior :) Takes place some time before or after Post-Covid.

Yandere! Kyle Broflovski Concept

Pairing: Romantic

Possible Trigger Warnings: Gender-Neutral Darling, Anger issues, Violence, Overprotective behavior, Stalking, Paranoia, Manipulation/Deception, Jealousy, Kidnapping, Delusional behavior, Forced relationship, Attempted murder implied, Mentioned dream of starting a family, Drugging.

Alright, let's start with Kyle's yandere behavior.

Kyle's Overprotective, Temperate/Emotional, Manipulative/Easy to manipulate, Caring, Obsessive, Delusional, and Fatherly.

When he was younger, he grew up alongside family.

Due to this he'd probably be a yandere who wants to have a family with his darling.

Kyle is very attentive and caring towards his darling.

He is very similar to Stan's yandere behavior except instead of the drinking problem, Kyle has an anger problem.

He'd never hurt his darling out of anger... he has enough control for that

You probably first met Kyle in high school.

But Kyle would beat others up.

Even more so if they're Cartman

He's still a man of good morals and beliefs yet he isn't perfect.

Like most of the South Park residents, Kyle has a foul mouth and violent tendencies.

However, he's easy for you to get along with, which makes you friends.

You're even friends past graduation!

Kyle's obsession is shown even before he has romantic feelings for you.

Kyle's overprotective over you.

You're a close friend to him and he's always looked out for you during high school.

Even after graduation, Kyle gets a bit paranoid at the idea of parting ways with you.

You calm him down by reassuring him where your house is and that he can call you if he misses you.

Kyle always loved to watch you at lunch while in school.

He even followed you into the hall to see your schedule, too.

Kyle is a yandere who's easily jealous and suffocating.

He utilizes stalking to keep an eye on those around you.

They can be people who are actual threats or just friends.

This includes Kyle following you home and stalking your social media.

He does this throughout school life and after it.

When you try and confront him... he acts like he's just worried for you.

He's manipulating you to think he's more scared than he actually is.

He's faking most of it.

Seeing other people hurt you or become close to you sets Kyle off.

Kyle would be the type to lure people away from you then either threaten or harm them.

He may not seem like it... but he can be possessive.

The moment someone gets on his nerves he has to vent.

He'll try to have self-control for the first half of his obsession, yet soon he just doesn't care due to his temper.

Kyle is very caring towards you.

He wants to hear about your day, he wants to hold you, he wants to spend all of his time with you.

He prefers visiting your house to chat.

You both may have jobs at this time so he plans to arrive when you get home or before it.

He just likes to greet you after work!

His caring behavior hides his more violent and possessive behavior.

His caring behavior is no facade, though.

Kyle is delusional with his feelings.

He believes his behavior is necessary and that he's the best partner for you.

Kyle even thinks about the potential future he'd share with you once you start dating....

Speaking of dating, Kyle gets more intense but controllable once he does manage to get his feelings across to you in a confession.

Soon he'll confess to you, if you say yes, things will be even easier.

If you say no... Kyle won't take that as an answer.

Upon saying yes, Kyle tries to be an amazing boyfriend (potential husband) for you.

He listens to your every need and is always there for you.

Even in times where he shouldn't be there...?

Kyle comes off as "normal" until he slips up.

Maybe you catch his violent outbursts?

Maybe he proposes to you a bit too fast?

Or maybe you just want to break up?

Kyle doesn't bother hiding it anymore... quickly deciding to drug the food you eat to take you to his home.

If you refused to date altogether, saying no to his confession, then he skips to kidnapping you.

He acts like your refusal is okay... then drugs you.

Kyle is completely delusional when he kidnaps you.

He already wants to marry you and is even picking out rings.

Despite the situation, Kyle still tries to care for you.

He feeds you, hugs and kisses you, he also promises not to force you into anything.

His jealousy diminishes as he no longer has to worry about it.

Although, he has to make excuses when people ask about you.

Kyle may even talk about the potential of children, adopted or not.

Out of the main characters, Kyle and maybe Butters seem like good dads.

Kyle is a family man and talks about his dream with his darling often.

Which makes you uneasy.

The good thing about Kyle is this, while he is manipulative, he can be manipulated.

His darling can play along with his affections or even use his temper against him to flee.

If you can get yourself near a working phone or exit... you can leave.

When you leave, don't look back and don't stop for long.

Call the cops, get him arrested, then you no longer have to think of him.

Although... be wary that prison may not hold Kyle back from finding you again, depending on the sentence.

[solitaryandwandering]

Get to Know Me Tag :)

Tagged by @telomeke, thank you!! :)) My answers are not going to be as wonderfully detailed but I will try not to be boring, at least!!

Do you make your bed?

Every morning! It's the second thing I do (after cleaning my glasses, haha). I've found it to be a pretty big part of managing my depression so it's something I have to do, regardless of how tempting it is to leave blankets ready for me to crawl into

What's your favorite number?

I don't have one (numbers are my sworn enemy, after all) but it has been a bit of a thing since I was a kid that 6 is "my number" lol (for reasons I can't get into since that's way too personally identifying). 4 has been a thing, too. Maybe my OCD just likes even numbers? Don't ask.

What is your job?

Frustratingly, I've been unemployed going on four years. I'm in the midst of yet another round of job searching (which has become pretty desperate, to be honest). Discrimination against deafblind people is no joke. I do a lot of volunteer work in the meantime, running a support group and social media for a nonprofit organization.

If you could go back to school, would you?

I would like to go to graduate school for my career. Otherwise, I totally would go to school for media analysis or to take sociology classes again. But without crushing deadlines! I can imagine it now... doing projects and taking tests on my own time... the literal dream

Can you parallel park?

If you feel like risking your life and the lives of every creature and plant in the vicinity and witnessing considerable property damage, yeah I'll do it! Just put a sighted person in the passenger seat so I don't kill myself in the process.

A job you had that would surprise people?

I don't think my jobs would really surprise people? I've had a lot. My first job was as an assistant soccer referee when I was around 14. I was not very good at it but reffed a lot of games. I also was center ref for a couple tournaments (for kids, no older than ten). I looked good in the uniform but that's about it hahaha

Do you think aliens are real?

Absolutely. I'm not sure if I believe they're sentient (at least not in the way we would conceive of it) but the universe is VAST. There's no way we're the only ones. We definitely have not been visited by any, that's for sure.

Can you drive a manual car?

I understand the general theory of it, so again if you want me risk life and limb, I will. The one time I drove I think it was a semi-automatic if not fully automatic transmission.

What's your guilty pleasure?

I have OCD, I feel guilty about everything I like. But I guess right now it would be Kit Kats and Reese's, both of which I have been munching on all week. I am morally against Nestle and know Hershey's is by far inferior to properly-sourced, better-tasting chocolate but... it's not as expensive as the good stuff and... I like when things are pumpkin-shaped :(

Tattoos?

Love them!! Just not on me. I think if I didn't have the skin concerns I do (primarily, keloids run in our family) I may be way more tempted to get one or two smaller ones (and my brother has tats and is totally fine) but as I've said... I have OCD. I think in reality I would be really really freaked out by having something permanent inked into me. So I just live vicariously though everyone else, especially my best friend. They have great taste so their tattoos are very very cool and well done.

Favorite color?

I love oranges and greens, especially tangerine or a deep green.

Favorite type of music?

I have extremely eclectic taste, so it's basically whatever I'm in the mood for. My Spotify Wrapped never reflects the music I really gravitate to when I want to legitimately sit down and listen. Usually it's just on in the background as I do something else but I really enjoy intentionally focusing on a good album. Overall I'm definitely more into rock (very general, I know) than anything else, though that's not necessarily what I listen to most often. I'll listen to indie, punk, hard metal, folk, pop, electronic, hip-hop, R&B, jazz, soul, show tunes, alternative, classical, you name it. Lately I've been listening to a lot of film scores, ballads, and lighter more instrument-heavy stuff. This month's playlist had Dome Jaruwat, Howard Shore, Martin Nievera, Florist, Jewelry, T-ARA, Kim Jung Mi, TRACE & Ariel Loh, and Sade Adu, among others.

Do you like puzzles?

Yes and no. I find that dyscalculia makes certain puzzles more tedious and difficult than they should be, and that combined with ADHD makes things I should ostensibly be good at (Scrabble, for example) more frustrating than not. I don't mind jigsaws or logic puzzles though. I did Deaf Academic Bowl in high school, so I'm super into things like that (trivia, Jeopardy, Wheel of Fortune, escape room kinds of things).

Any phobias?

Not too many. When it comes to specific phobias, I'm pretty phobic of stink bugs though that's lessened over the years, replaced by a phobia of cockroaches. I'm neutral about bugs in general but as my eyesight has declined I've become less fond of the flying ones. Same thing goes for other small creatures difficult to track. I've noticed some agoraphobia developing in the last year or so as my vision has declined so I am working on managing that along with my social anxiety.

Favorite childhood sport?

Definitely soccer. Did nineteen seasons, despite bullying!

Do you talk to yourself?

Literally all the time. Always having a conversation with myself. Caught myself on the bus earlier today having a bit too animated of an internal conversation hahaha

What movies do you adore?

This is literally the worst thing to ask me. So many movies, so little time. I do love It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown! which I watch every Halloween. I say it every year, but it very well may be my favorite film score. And it's technically a TV special so... I also adore The Florida Project, Eighth Grade, Anatomy of a Fall, Bound, Minding the Gap, Rocketman, It Happened One Night, Shoplifters, Blindspotting, Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse... I could go on and on and on.

Coffee or tea?

I LOVE coffee but I've been gravitating more and more to tea, probably because of the hell coffee sometimes wreaks on my digestive system.

First thing you wanted to be growing up?

I was very specific: an Olympic gold-medalist figure skater. Only because I loved watching this event so much. To be honest I don't know what the first real ambition I had was? I did wonder what it may be like to be a journalist, professional soccer player, lawyer, that kind of thing.

I am tooooo tired to tag anyone but if you want to play, here's your chance (and tag me so I can read it!!)

[gffa]

Not to add onto the whole "why the fuck are you getting so many negative anons lately?" train, but yeah it actually does suck to see you getting those.

I genuinely like your blog and I find your meta analysis super interesting even if I don't necessarily agree with your opinions/takes all the time. But I think that's mostly because I find great personal enjoyment in just seeing how other people interpret a piece of media I love differently from me.

Your posts have genuinely helped me fall even more in love with this fandom and I've actually taken some personal inspiration from you on how to handle these sort of weird/semi-hostile asks with my own blog.

Thanks, anon, I appreciate it. I'll be fair and say that part of why I'm getting more lately is that I'm answering a few of them, when I do that, I get more people continuing to send things, which is how it is for anyone who answers this kind of ask. When I don't have time/emotional reserves for asks or just delete/block them, it doesn't stir as much up--well, usually, sometimes I do get "why didn't you answer my ask??" messages and, like, guys I had THREE SEPARATE CRISES LAST WEEK, I'm only on tumblr to shitpost right now. And that's part of it, too, that I've had a really shitty month+ and so my patience for this is lower than it usually is and I may well have a lot of "fuck you, this is bullshit" undertones that are stirring things up as well. My blog isn't for everyone, but also my blog doesn't have to be all things to everyone who finds it interesting, it's my blog. It's for me. Yeah, I post a lot of stuff that I hope people find useful, I do a lot of resource/reference posts, I do a lot of official art posts, I try to be objective about stuff, etc, but at the end of the day, this isn't my job, I'm not a social media manager running a brand account, I'm not here to sell a product to a paying customer, this is my personal blog. I am one person who has my set of opinions, I'm not here to be all things to everyone. If you disagree with me on something, that's okay! I probably disagree with you right back! We're individual fans who have different opinions on stuff and maybe I'm louder than other people, but I am still just a single fan who wants to talk about what I think of Star Wars. I write posts I'm willing to share with others, I put my opinions out there, I understand the risks involved with that, but I think a few more people could do to understand that I'm not just a corporate employee writing up posts that someone else uses as source material, I am an individual fan writing my own opinions on things. The same goes for a lot of the blogs who are getting negative/semi-hostile anons, they're just a single person on the internet who wants to talk about how they see Star Wars! (I don't want people to worry, I don't classify anyone who disagrees with me as automatically hostile or negative, the posts I answers with good faith responses, I'm pretty sure came from good faith places.  We’re specifically talking about the “do your job” type of asks.) I'm deeply flattered that you're still hanging out even when you disagree sometimes, because that’s my ultimate goal.  Not necessarily to convert people (though, of course I would enjoy it if that happens, I’m only human XD) but to explain where I’m coming from and hopefully get people to understand how I got there, even if they’re not on the same road or going the same place. Fandom gets so much better when you realize not everyone has to agree with you, you don’t need every space to be for you, you don’t need every post to be one that hits your buttons just right.  You just need a handful of people that you’re having fun with and vibe with you, a handful more that can have some engaging, interesting discussions about topics you agree/disagree with when you’re in the right space for it, and a handful of artists/writers making the fic you enjoy.  That’s it, that’s the recipe to a good fandom experience, that you make the stuff that makes you happy and have a handful of people you can trust to talk to about it. If I can be one of those people that occasionally provides commentary you may not agree with, but find to be thoughtful/how I got there, then I will absolutely take that and find it to enrich my fandom experience, too.

[yunwooz]

Sorry I just saw that post, I now scrolled and saw where was all coming from! About Eden I understand you, I actually said in my post between parenthesis that it still was obviously bad so we actually thought the same😅

And for the rest I didn't say that was the only reason, that's why I said "to say one", as in just an example of other things. Also, I don't think they are mistreating them nor not doing things like the examples you put on purpose (not saying you are), but instead it all comes from a reason: not having time and also bc of planning it for another moment on purpose for marketing reasons like release this thing in another key moment bc it will have more good response(but I wouldn't agree either, I would like them to have freedom without thinking if what's the best moment to do whatever). Which is the root they need to change and put of their part. I get that the guys themselves are workaholics and love their job and also said like Mingi once that even if they don't like it they are freelance so their type of job requires them to work a lot but they still should put boundaries...I don't think there is malicious intent and I can't generalize the company either. Idk, I think is a bigger problem than that from Korea in general (tho can name more countries), of the toxic hussle culture, praising effort and passion to the point of not sleeping much and working a lot..Like, you can see this everywhere including the guys so it's hard to change a whole system and specially in such a competitive world that forces both KQ and the guys to work that much and having to put even more effort bc of being a smaller company, they truly can't afford to stop. But! They still should say no to some things and find other ways bc that's not going to be sustainable long term, everyone involved including the staff that the guys said they even worked even more than them is going to burn out so bad sooner or later🫠

But I'm assuming they will eventually manage that? I mean they will be forced to do it bc.. But also they may thought that once they reach the level of Fame they want they will be able to stop more but that's not going to happen bc they will have to maintain the fame and all that, bts Is the best example. So idk, I hope they find a way seriously😮‍💨

i honestly and truly think that kq are simply terrible at managing ateez well and properly, so yeah i don't think they're intentionally robbing certain members of opportunities but rather they don't manage ateez's time well enough or take enough care to cater to each member's interests and talents well enough either. there most definitely is that toxic hussle culture you mention prevalent all throughout kpop and this mindset of having to move fast and quick as though there's a timer counting down on them and their time as a group. however, i think kq must realize sooner rather than later that with the way they're currently pushing ateez, it's not feasible for them to be able to continue long term solely on account of burnout, mental fatigue, or physical fatigue. i'm not saying they should stop completely but rather slow down for a time. they've got plenty of money. the tours have made them a huge amount of money. ateez pretty much singlehandedly pulled kq out of debt and funded a great deal of other projects kq is doing too, not speaking from a point of bias but from what market reports have shown in recent years. i think they're got enough money to slow down on world tours, festivals, and things like kcon appearances as well.

i also really believe that kq is wildly understaffed still to this day bc they want to maintain the 'family-like' mentality of the company. kq could really make good use of a social media manager, a bigger team of stylists, and certainly more higher-ups who specialize and understand business really well. and i feel like they should have already managed that by this point in time... especially since they debuted a new boy group? like i would hope that they would have had this all sorted and figured out prior to starting a new project like that bc now it affects not only just ateez but also the new group and everyone who manages and works with that new group too. and frankly from the way ateez discuss their trajectory and their fame, i don't see them finding a happy place to be content at in terms of fame. each time they achieve something, they adjust their goals and keep pushing for something bigger and higher than before, which is likely a product of them coming from a company outside the big4 and also just their work ethic in general but i don't see them slowing down any time soon which is another layer of concern for how the company is working them right now

[notcruvusmemes]

This this this!!! Also representation where it's not just a "space allegory" - i.e., the character has actual chronic illness/disability symptoms, not just symptoms of being an alien in a human environment or vice versa (or whatever the genre-appropriate equivalent is). A big part of being disabled or chronically ill is that we have extra difficulties with living and functioning in our own natural environment. Accommodations, reliable support, and accessible medical care can help keep these difficulties at a more manageable level, but most of the time they don't erase the difficulty as if it was never there.

That's what ticks me off when the only representations of chronic illness-type disability that I can think of are ones where the character was born on a planet with different gravity and is theoretically able to recover some or all of their function if they move back to their home planet (looking at you, DS9 and The Orville). Like, great for that character, but I'm going to have chronic illness no matter what planet or spaceship I may be living on. Where's the representation for those of us who have to make a daily effort to keep our symptoms/illness at a somewhat manageable level (a level which able-bodied people would never describe as "manageable") while knowing it's never going to get better entirely? Where are the characters with ongoing chronic pain or chronic fatigue, migraines, one of the many types of digestive complications, or epilepsy?

The bar is so low right now, and I would just like to see a central character who represents what it's like to live with a chronic illness/disability that may affect them differently at different times but is always there. I'd like to see that character being an accepted, supported, and loved member of a community. I'd like to see them getting accommodations when they work, or just so they can be part of group events that are even temporarily less accessible to them. I'd like to see their limitations or flare-ups being treated as normal, accommodated, and cared about.

Debated whether to add this part, but recently I've come to realize that living with chronic illness for the past 8 years without reliable medical, social, or practical support has left me with clear complex PTSD symptoms. Managing ongoing disability/chronic illness is often a full-time job. And in an economy where making enough to live and getting social or medical support is difficult for able-bodied people, it's astronomically difficult for those of us who aren't able-bodied. Humans are not designed to deal with these things on their own. And yet some of us don't get a choice.

Two years ago, I got into a bad situation with a roommate who ignored my stated physical limitations and was gaslighting me by saying repeatedly that I "wasn't communicating." (I was communicating, they just brushed it off as irrelevant every time.) I was very vulnerable to thinking my roommate's treatment was justified, because I'd experienced years of being told (by family members, school systems, and employers) that my needs were not legitimate/an inconvenience/my own fault. But the biggest reason I got out of that situation when I did was because I'd recently started a job working under a boss who also had chronic illness, and she was extremely understanding and accommodating to me. And I realized, "If my boss at my paid job is giving me more accommodations than my own roommate will, then something is seriously wrong with how my roommate is treating me."

We know that representation in media has a measurable effect on people's views. There's plenty of well-known examples, so I'm not going to list them here. If I'm going to sum this up with a TL;DR, it would be that chronic illness and disability are still sadly underrepresented in scifi and other genres, and media representation has the potential to change not only cultural ableist views, but also the quality of life of countless chronically ill/disabled people. This is more relevant than ever considering the number of people who have recently become disabled after developing long covid or other post-viral complications. Seeing people being treated right reminds people how they should be treating others, how they themselves deserve to be treated, and how to recognize discrimination and exclusion when they see it so they can call it out. We, the millions of disabled people, deserve better representation.

I wish there was more representation of disabilities and chronic illness in fantasy, science fiction and action genres.

Not just a side character with 30 seconds of screentime. An important character that doesn't just exist to further the storylines of other characters. I want a character that doesn't get "cured" or healed. A character that stays disabled and/or chronically ill. A character that isn't afraid to ask for help. One that doesn't think they're a burden and doesn't try to hide their disability/ chronic illness.

I want to see how it affects them, not just know they're disabled/chronically ill and it jist never gets mentioned again. I don't mean it should be their entire personality but being disabled and or chronically ill can affect many parts of life.

I just wish there was more representation of disabilities and chronic illness that shows every part of it. Especially in fantasy and science fiction it's lacking.

[chandoz1]

I've noticed lack of accountability when it comes to privacy and maintaining personal boundaries with the rise of social media sites including Facebook, Instagram, and Linkedin.

Recently I have had to block a number of acquaintances from my accounts for privacy concerns.

In every organization there are always going to be people that we like more than others. And also varying degrees of professionalism from individuals.

However I do not want to get involved in the psychology or private episodes of others which is why I am clarifying that the nature of this blog is personal so if you do not like me or my content I would suggest you skip this one.

I suspect that many may simply be bored at home and reading blogs post-pandemic.

These type of activities such as reading digital content from strangers especially those you don't personally like may not be mentally healthy for many people nevermind not a good way to spend time.

There are always going to be people around that may not like you which is why I would suggest that people utilize the privacy functions of all these social media and web based platforms.

They say that people are socializing less nowadays and I agree with that sentiment. There is a social aspect to social media but it doesn't mean it's the same thing.

As a content creator I do not think it's my job to manage the mental health, paranoia or expectations of those who choose to read free content on the web.

Free content meaning that no one is charging you a fee to read this material.

Not to say that we don't need censorship at times but it seems to me the level of self entitlement in the digital age has reached an extreme.

That's why I simply blocked those certain individuals.

Others: https://www.reddit.com/

[garyalanhidalgo]

2. The Opposite Side of the World

“Please don’t let today be the day the roof caves in.”

As if to wake the dead, Fabian Flores banged his head on the indestructible birch desk so it drowned out the kerplunk of the early May drizzle hitting the Hotel Cairo’s roof. A couple of months ago, as the night front desk manager, he would have welcomed the sound as a treat, relaxing him as he waited for his shift to end, especially on Friday nights when he often faked a welcoming smile for the late check-ins, usually there for a romantic getaway. He envied those kinds of guests who packed light and carried their own overnight bags, even if the porters complained about missing tips. Tonight, as he sat in a relatively dry office, two months into his promotion, the Hotel Cairo’s Managing Director received it as a threat. He wished the Grand Old Lady of the state’s famous Cherry Hills could wait a few more months of patch-up jobs while they brought back her old strength.

Fabian sat at the desk for an hour, ignoring that his neck stiffened and legs cramped, engrossed by what he read and reread in the well-loved journal he’d just luckily found behind the bookshelf.

The Hotel Cairo’s founder dated the first page, May 6, 2016, then faithfully updated his thoughts up to 2020, when Mr. Cicero’s health took a turn for the worse. Fabian wished he had known Mr. Cicero longer, but he had only been working there less than a year before he died. Hard to believe that was almost three years ago.

Leo planned to expand their wedding services from hosting the usual one or two weddings a month like they had revolutionized their business conference bookings from an “upon request” service to daily conferences and even business retreats on the weekends. If the majestic Cherry Hills that surrounded them got by for business events, they offered an even more sumptuous setting for exchanging vows, especially in the Age of Social Media.

“What has you so bewitched?” James Carraway’s eloquent voice asked from behind the papers. “I just got done meeting with Xenia. I’m supposed to ask if you’ve contacted Hughie Roman before I send a private investigator after him. She’s eager to get him here to discuss several matters.”

The Hotel Cairo’s lawyer mumbled the last word. Fabian didn’t mind that one matter they had to decide was whether to keep him officially as Managing Director or put out feelers for a permanent one.

James asked the inattentive hotel manager, “How can you decipher those ancient hieroglyphs?”

“Because they’re Leo Cicero’s chicken scratch.” He stashed the book in a drawer.

He finally looked eye to eye with their hotel lawyer. James had gray-green eyes that didn’t blink as they stared back at him. His dark blond hair and five o’clock scruff contrasted with the powder blue linen suit and immaculate white shirt he wore. Fabian noticed he had the same style of blazer and pants in five other colors. Their tailored fit construction showed off James’ lean, muscular build.

Fabian couldn’t remember how long he had been staring. He swung his chair to face the window, away from the lawyer’s view. Did James notice him staring? Did he drool? He swabbed his fingers around his mouth, then looked at his reflection in the office’s only window, which had steamed up so he couldn’t see outside. Checking out his own reflection in the glass, James Carraway met the hotel manager’s deer-in-the-headlights gaze with a bright, flattered smile.

“How did someone like Mr. Roman end up with fifty percent of the Hotel Cairo?” Fabian asked, pretending not to notice his scrutiny. He gulped in desperation and spun his chair back to face James again, thankful the lawyer didn’t let on something was amiss. As a lawyer, James was, he assumed, skilled at faking his emotions.

“You know those Hollywood types. They have to spend their money on something big to brag about. It doesn’t get bigger than a forty-acre estate with a mansion.”

“But he lives and works on the opposite side of the world. Couldn’t he sink his millions into something closer that he could check on?”

“That’s right.” James rested his elbows, then head on the other side of the desk, gawking at Fabian. “Mr. Roman’s never been here. He bought the shares right after Leo passed away. Mr. Cicero left it in his will to sell half the hotel shares as a nest egg to pay for any future improvements.”

“I guess I should know that,” Fabian said, disappointed he hadn’t sought the information before. He should have familiarized himself with all three of the owners, even if Mr. Roman was an undependable no-show.

“I can fill you in on all the complexities of the hotel’s legal history,” James said, sitting back and fooling around with his tie as if the temperature had gone up. “Maybe you want to put a pause on filing? Is that what you’re doing? Why don’t we go for a drink instead?”

James was attractive and helpful, but Fabian drove himself to be discreet, not just because they were co-workers, but because he had more serious issues he needed to worry about.

“A drink?” he asked.

“Relax.” James picked up on his unwillingness. “It’s a business invitation. Is Rosewood Bar neutral enough for you?”

“You’re right. I need a drink.” Fabian changed his mind to James’ relief. “Do you mind me asking how old you are?”

“Forty,” James said. “Am I age-appropriate enough for a friendly drink?”

Fabian got out of his chair and put on his burgundy blazer with the prominent “T-H-C” in gold stitching. He was warming up to the idea of one drink with a coworker, but prayed it wouldn’t worsen into anything else the way things often did after a couple of drinks.

One undeniable benefit of no longer working the graveyard shift was not being asleep at home while the rainbow-colored sunset of the Cherry Hills unfolded outside the Hotel Cairo. Fabian had seen nothing so magical, as if Mother Nature had woven every color into the sky over the misty peaks that dotted the horizon.

“This is the first time I’ve been here at this hour.” He saw guests already entranced by the unmissable view while they enjoyed their drinks on the terrace or inside with them. “No wonder the bar still does so well.”

“I forget.” James led them to the bar, where they perched side by side on comfy bar stools. “As a night manager, you wouldn’t be here until midnight.”

“I’d also be stuck between the front desk and Mr. Cicero’s office unless there was an emergency at another part of the hotel,” Fabian said, as the lights and colors coming in from outside and filling the room overwhelmed him. At a baby grand piano tucked away in a corner, their regular pianist played a dazzling melody to accompany the enchanting time of day. “I actually shouldn’t give myself so much slack now,”

“Do I need to remind you to relax? Even Mr. Cicero would join us here for a drink after we concluded business for the day. He’d always boast about this peculiar view from the terrace, especially during sunset. That God created it for lovers.”

“I never thought it would be so incredible.” Fabian was dumbfounded by the specific words James used, not because he’d read it in Leo’s notes, but because James’ glances and grins lingered a little longer on him.

James nodded at the bartender after she had finished serving the guests who had just come in. Fabian’s face went from a little boy seeing his gifts on Christmas morning to the little boy who broke his mama’s favorite vase. The bartender rested a shiny silver bucket packed with ice and a bottle of champagne sitting inside, waiting to be uncorked.

“We didn’t order this,” Fabian said as the bartender turned to James for further instructions.

“Don’t worry.” James raised his hand and signaled the bartender to go ahead. “I arranged it earlier. A late toast to your promotion. Trust me, it won’t be a human resource issue.” His companion’s legal assurance had somewhat won over Fabian as he started to unwind. There was still something despite James’ adoring expression coupled with the room’s radiance that alarmed him. Maybe love wasn’t for everyone—especially not him.

Before he could refuse, the champagne flowed without caution into two exquisite flutes. The shimmering bubbles and diverting aroma tempted him before he sipped a single drop. He blamed himself for not putting an end to James’ true desire until it was too late. “If you say so.”

“I say so,” James said as he presented a full glass to Fabian and raised the other.

“Well, you aren’t my boss,” Fabian said. It was too late. He already tasted the connection he’d tested. It was something he hadn’t felt in forever.

“And you aren’t my boss.” James pinged his glass on Fabian’s. “Anyway, here’s to your promotion as the Hotel Cairo’s Managing Director.”

“Acting Managing Director.” Fabian tapped James’ glass back and sipped with diligence.

“Semantics,” James assured him. “Leo was fond of you and his ex-wife, who seems to be the only partner still interested in the hotel, handpicked you. It was a shame the hotel had to suffer under what’s his name for three years.”

“Mr. January was a nice man.” Fabian sought to be diplomatic. “He took care of business as usual, but not the hotel’s long-term prospects. Since we’re talking business, I’m curious. Who do you really report to?”

Fabian often wondered about James and Xenia Xavier, who were as thick as thieves.

“The Hotel Cairo, of course,” James answered fondly.

He hadn’t quit staring at Fabian since toasting his promotion. Fabian caught him doing it in the past when he tagged along with his papa for after-hours meetings with Mr. Cicero in his office. Fabian once expected the hotel lawyer to ask him out right away. He never did.

“That’s something we have in common.” Fabian sipped a bit more champagne after James poured a second round. “Our love of the hotel.”

“Then here’s to the Grand Dame of Hannibal,” James said, “the Hotel Cairo. May your shareholders finally meet so Fabian Flores can loosen up and go on a proper date. Not that we’re on one, of course.”

Fabian smiled at James and tapped his glass once more. Its resounding hum heightened the spell he was under. He said, “I hope Mr. Roman feels the same way about his hotel, then we can all pull together and bring it back to its fairytale days.”

“Fairytale days?” James inched his barstool closer, so Fabian now inhaled his fruity, woodsy scent and looked into the depths of his vivid eyes. “Didn’t Leo say that?”

“That’s what he called his happiest times here.” Fabian checked himself. He pulled away even as his associate sidled up without regard. He had to put a stop to it now. “Thanks for the champagne, but I should get back to work. I hope to get in touch with Mr. Roman before you send a P.I. after him.”

“Alright.” The hotel lawyer’s eyes eclipsed and his smile drooped. “Please keep me updated on Hughie Roman. And Fabian?”

“I will.” Fabian stopped in his tracks at the tender way James declared his name. “Anything else?”

James paused, his voice cracking. “Promise you’ll let me take you out to dinner soon. I’d prefer to take you to my favorite restaurants in the city or even downtown Hannibal, but if 24/7 is all you can manage time-wise, I’ll take it.”

Fabian’s pulse hurried. At least he had his back to James since he sweltered as the lawyer awaited his answer. “How about dinner at 24/7 tomorrow? I planned to go over the restaurant numbers with Chef Milos. We can have dinner afterward.”

“Alright,” James yelled. “It’s a date.”

Fabian spun around, grimacing a bit.

“Business date,” James corrected himself as Fabian rushed off. He eyed the half-empty bottle of champagne sitting in front of him as if it was urging him to finish up. “Business date.”

* * *

The office door squeaked open, and Fabian half-expected Leo to greet him.

He looked at the tarnished brass wall clock with the Roman numerals hanging to the right of the desk. It would no longer be business hours on the West Coast, or evening yet. He would try to call Hughie Roman again before James sent a P.I., which might only drive him further away.

He dialed the number that after two months, he’d committed to memory. It rang six times and still no answer. Fabian was about to hang up when a distant, exhausted voice eventually answered, “Hello?”

“Mr. Roman, I’m glad I finally reached you,” Fabian blurted. He feared losing his breath before Hughie Roman finally lost interest and hung up. “This is Fabian Flores, Acting Managing Director of the Hotel Cairo.”

“Acting Managing Director? What happened to the last guy who called last year?”

“I want to invite you to attend the annual shareholders’ meeting next week.”

“Next week?” Mr. Roman sounded annoyed already. “That doesn’t give me much notice. I may have auditions booked then.”

“Sir, I’ve been trying to reach you for two months. I wanted to give you a lot of advance notice. I’ll have Redwood Lodge prepared for your stay. It’s the hotel’s largest cabin home and is reserved for the majority shareholder. In case you forgot, that’s you.”

“I haven’t forgotten I own fifty percent of the Hotel Cairo. Believe me. I haven’t forgotten. I’ve been meaning to visit your hotel, but could never find the time with my busy shooting schedule. I’ve appreciated that it’s making money and, of course, the regular dividends prove useful. However, they aren’t nearly enough for me to hold on to my shares.”

“Maybe the opportunity to triple your investment would convince you to hold on to them a little longer.” He heard the other man read off some numbers. He must’ve used his fingers and toes to do the math. 

Mr. Roman finally answered, “Triple would be nice. How long would it take? I don’t have time on my side these days, Fabio.”

“It’s Fabian,” he corrected the weary voice. “And neither do I. All I ask is that you come to the partners’ meeting so I can make my presentation in front of all the shareholders. Please.”

“So the other partners will be there.”

“There’s only three of you.”

“Would they be interested in buying my shares?”

“Why don’t you visit us first before you decide?” Without meaning to, Fabian had grasped a handful of his hair.

“Then you can ask Miss Xavier or Mr. Holden face to face if they’d be interested in increasing their ownership.”

If he hadn’t had doubts about the survival and the success of the hotel before, he had plenty of them now. Hughie Roman sounded sleepy and even broken, although it was just early evening in his time zone. Maybe he had a long day of shooting. He shouldn’t forget their majority shareholder was an actor. Maybe a successful one who was too busy to return his calls. He had to be to buy half the Hotel Cairo.

“Good idea.”

“Let’s discuss everything before you make an …” Fabian thought he had finally convinced Hughie Roman to at least give him a chance had it not been for one careless adjective. “Impulsive decision.”

“Impulsive?” The once passive voice was now full of vitality and worse, defensive. “Who says I’m making an impulsive decision? I’d like to talk to your lawyer instead of you about selling my shares then.”

“I meant to say final.” Fabian’s voice cracked as he tried to redress his incorrect choice of words. “Final decision. If I haven’t convinced you that it’ll be worth holding onto your shares, then I’ll gladly do everything to help you sell them at the best price.”

The word sell was a dagger in Fabian’s heart. He refused to even entertain the thought.

Fabian Flores prepared to fight.

“Fine. I’ll go to your shareholders’ meeting. Expect me there by the end of the week. I’d benefit from a mini-sabbatical before the shindig.”

“That sounds better, Mr. Roman.” Fabian rejoiced in the opportunity to win over Hughie Roman before he did something foolish with his shares. “I’ll email you the details.”

“You do that, Frodo.”

“Fabian.”

“I’m sorry, Fabian,” the actor said the correct name. “I’ve been trying to be better at remembering names.”

With that, Mr. Roman hung up.

There was something else about Hughie Roman and their conversation that made Fabian Flores certain Leo Cicero would have loathed the man determined to sell his legacy.

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33

Last few hours of being 32!

It's almost my bed time but I wanted to reflect a little bit about 32.

32 was unexpectedly hard.

The primary theme of 32 was our TTC journey. By this time, we had only been trying for a year which I fully understand, is nothing compared to many others who had been TTC much longer than us. However, I feel that because of my age, not conceiving after a year gives more sense of urgency ... Meanwhile, lots of friends around us announcing their pregnancies, most didn't even need to struggle or wait, all of that were so apparent across social media and it serves as painful reminders that I am not capable of having what they have. I'd like to reiterate again that my situation in hindsight, is not that bad, however, the constant exposure to it on social media contributed to the feeling of comparison. Also, at this time, I still subscribe to the prosperity type of gospel "if I just have enough faith, God will give me what I want" so it was a struggle to pray about this every night. I questioned if my prayer was even right because deep down, I always knew that it's God's will, not mine.

As the year went by, God was gracious to change my heart and mind. He led us to a new church where we get to call home, one that is biblically sound and encourages me dig deeper into the Word. Slowly (and painfully if I may add), God transformed my heart into understanding His plan. I have now understood that becoming parents is a privilege, not a right. No one deserves a right to a child which means, we are to not have the mindset of "doing whatever it takes to conceive because we deeply long for a child". It is why we wholeheartedly chose to not pursue IUI or IVF because we don't want to take conception out of its natural environment as God designed it.

I now understand that even if God decides in all His perfect wisdom to not gives us children, that is all good because He knows what's best for us. I also understand especially as Christians, this is so painful to accept. Be fruitful and multiply is literally God's command to us. We are called to have children! This is a perfectly good and acceptable wish to have so why would God not give that to us?

Simple. Because our purpose in life is to glorify God, not to be a mother, not to be a wife, or anything else you can think of. Those are secondary. Our first calling as a Christian is to serve God. Now, if He decides to bless me with children, that purpose still remains because it doesn't matter what title we have, everything we do should always point back to glorifying God. When I got to this understanding, it was like unlocking a new level of freedom. I stopped tracking everything, I stopped obsessing about researching more information about fertility, and I slowly stopped becoming jealous of those friends who were blessed with children. Instead, I chose to be grateful for what He already blessed me with: a wonderful loving husband, a supportive family, great job with great colleagues and manager, and just the time spent with my loved ones. In late September, we went on a roadtrip to celebrate our anniversary and it awaken our sense of adventure once again. I realized that in the obsession of TTC, we have not done what we enjoyed the most: exploring the outdoors. In fact, we haven't done lots of things that we enjoyed because our thoughts were constantly revolved around TTC.

So, in December, to celebrate our 9th year bf/gf anniversary, we bought my dream car and we promised to take a trip on monthly basis (still working on this lol but we're getting better). We returned to Zion in January, and Bryce in April. We're planning camping trips to Bishop, Mammoth and Kings Canyon for summer AND we are finally planning to hike Big Pine lakes. We realized now that we'll never get this time back if and when we become parents so we want to use this time to really enjoy each other's company :)

It is true that I probably spent many days of 32 crying. My husband can testify to this and I am SO THANKFUL that he is able to handle that so well lol (it probably drive him crazy too at times). But it's also true that I spent even more days being in awe of what God is doing in my life. I am thankful that while TTC seemed to robed me of my joy (at first!), it also helped me pursue God deeper than I could've imagined. If I didn't experience it, my faith would've never grown. Sometimes, we have to experience the uncomfortable season so we can grow and be mature in our faith.

My prayer is that God continues to use me in this season to be a blessing to others, however that may look. 32, you were horribly GREAT. I loved being 32, I loved all the memories, and I can't wait to make new ones this year.

[rachellecdavis]

Let's Debate The Seemingly Overblown Claims of "AI Replacing Humans"

There’s a lot of hyperbole on “AI replacing humans” and I want to publicly publish my findings so far instead of just sending to my email list first.

Basically, anyone with dramatic claims or predictions doesn’t have much evidence to base their claims on….

Here’s why:

1. “The Productivity Paradox makes everything uncertain.” 

Leading economists dispute the recent Goldman Sachs study, which claims that over half of the work people do now could be replaced by AI over the next decade.

MIT economists respond that no one truly knows due to the “productivity paradox.” This is where huge technological advancements over the last 6 decades have not only NOT increased productivity by much at all… which is a worker’s ability to accomplish more, faster (i.e. do a lot more on computers versus the typewriter or pen and paper)… 

But we’ve had long periods of productivity slumps after major innovations like the computer, internet, social media, iPhone, and other AI over the last 10+ years, etc.

Here’s the big quote from MIT economist Bob Solow: “You can see the computer age everywhere but in the productivity statistics.”

While AI is being adopted much faster and is a much faster innovation all around, based on history it could literally take decades to truly know what type of impact it will have on productivity, jobs, and other economic considerations.

MIT’s economists are considered by many to be the leading economists in the world - they study this stuff all day, every day. And they cannot figure out the paradox despite studying it for decades. If these guys can’t figure it out, I’m probably not gonna trust the opinions of very many other people.

2. “Companies are actually hiring more people, not replacing them.”

Upwork, the freelancing platform, published a study in June… they interviewed over 1400 business executives and managers of all levels. 

Around 50% actually plan to hire more freelancers and employers despite/because of generative AI… it’s actually creating more hiring opportunities.

That doesn’t sound like replacement to me at all.

It sounds more like, businesses need as much help as usual… or even more… and now simply expect you to use AI to help them. Pretty reasonable expectation.

3. “Job losses this year are overwhelmingly unrelated to AI.”

My research shows that big innovations bring a lot of hype and initial big investments with them… markets react strongly at first… then everything cools down and essentially returns to baseline. That appears to be happening right now after a huge knee jerk reaction when ChatGPT came out at the end of 2022.

This checks out when looking at the Challenger reports over the last few months… these are the job reports that show job losses. While jobs went down for the first half of 2023… they bounced back very strongly in July… with the lowest job cuts since August 2022…

The May 2023 report found that only 5% of job cuts were due to AI. Only 5%! A far cry from the "huge replacement of humans” that has supposedly been going on this year. 

This means 95% of job cuts were due to other reasons because there’s way more to the economy than just the latest technological advancement. Makes sense.

4. “ChatGPT is Dead.”

There’s big talk of lawsuits against AI companies like OpenAI. For example, the New York Times may claim that OpenAI illegally used NY Times data. This could end up being the highest profile copyright case in history… and if the law finds the Times to be right, OpenAI may be forced to wipe all their data clean that they used to train their models.

Thus, moving forward we would only have access to data with explicit permission given for use with the models. It would be a major pain in the butt to get that permission from every content creator, and essentially make language models unusable for the typical user. 

Yes, this means that ChatGPT and other training models have a real possibility of effectively being… dead.

Probably not smart for us to make any major changes that would affect our business structure until we know which tools we’ll actually be able to use for the long term.

4. Harvard Business Review article: “Companies That Replace People With AI Will Get Left Behind.” 

I love that they just spell it out in the article title. While these guys are putting their “prediction” pants on, they also acknowledge what I said in my first point from the MIT economists… that it takes awhile to truly know what the results will be.

This article essentially says… that big companies always swallow up the little ones when new tech comes along. So the people who think “oh I’ll just replace my team with AI” instead of embracing it with their team… they will go out of business because the big companies will fully embrace AI and expand their company for a big advantage.

The article leans towards believing in “more jobs for more humans…” and argues that if enough companies adopt AI quickly enough and innovate with it INSTEAD of trying to replace humans with it… then the AI revolution will be a huge explosion for our economy.

Thus, no replacement of jobs. Actually, the opposite. 

But that’s what they think, and I’m not sure if this contradicts with the productivity paradox point I laid out first. I have to wonder if it’s possible to have this explosion of jobs and still not have a huge increase in productivity. Perhaps this job explosion would finally break the curse of the productivity paradox and actually make sense for once. 

My advice is to apply critical thinking skills here… and keep calm and carry on. Just build your business, adopt AI and get used to it, and you should be good. There’s really no reason to freak out or do anything majorly different. Hope this is helpful and informative!

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A few dumb "rants"

Like a follow up to other posts and a long text file, if you care about this part of me, when i got actual content in the making.

Feel free to ignore.

1

If there ever is a "voice of reason", it's more likely to be the right group of people, each with their own different information, having a discussion and sharing different information until they reach a conclusion.

Not a "lone guy" standing on a stage and talking to a wide audience of people or "next George Carlin".

Because "information" and "intelligence" can be vague concepts and people almost make up interpretations of it, which is worse than regular "sheeple" type shit.

Life has no true protagonist and people will stumble into this realization by looking at e-celebs that are seen as such.

Always some Youtuber or social media "influencer" that says some okay things and then says stupid shit or gets something wrong or even says the wrong thing to accidently betray the audience.

And when someone says "see i can do this better", they still fall for the trap.

Hence why i think it's more rewarding to be a true creator of something. "Great minds think alike" has a dark meaning and is why most people already think "stupid sheeple" shit.

This shit is already covered in that post, if you manage to find me talking about intelligence and even mention George Carlin at times.

2

Something i had in mind is 2 kinds of artists: Performer and Creator.

Performer could be like an actor, singer, model, maybe even a show host or sports player and so on.

Creator being the writer, painter/illustrator, composer, director, even game developer.

It may affect celebrity gossip shit, like how people obsess over actors and singers, but not usually movie directors.

Or even the internet, because modern e-celebs barely even count as "performers" (Unless their fake personalities means they're already acting).

3

I used to say 4chan affected some people in the sense that is why some e-celebs are even remotely interesting.

But this can also be spinned in another way: 4chan, despite its ape brained nature and contrarianism, can make people smarter than the traditional "4chan mind".

As in, some people end up picking the good parts of 4chan and not the bad, hence they go above that site in terms of thinking and attitude.

So people on 4chan tend to hate those kinds of people, like cavemen hating an evolutionary off-shoot that managed to learn language.

It's as if certain websites having their own subcultures means different sites can serve as "ingredients" to define someone's personality online.

In general, humans socialize because different interactions/info can build who you are.

Like most of the coolest people i've met got the good parts of some sites and i even feel like i had a similar effect.

But this wouldn't happen anymore/today because modern internet is a heavy monoculture where too many people use fewer websites: Most websites feel like they share a similar culture.

Zoomers might be the one generation that doesn't even know what a "personality" is.

4

There's always weird debates on the internet where "two sides" are supposedly opposite but never really "clash", as if it's from the same groups.

Like AI art either has people going smug about AI art's limits or people fearing losing its job: But you rarely see the first group talk to the second group about how they can still do things that AI art can't.

Or even with "media literacy" and politics: Some people say "Tezuka was always woke" but never use that against YMS who said Tezuka was racist.

5

If you believe that every kind of energy has its limits and there's no renewable energy, i wonder if biological reproduction has a limit.

And i mean like "natural extinction" that could happen even to a dominant species.

Imagine a perfect world where the least number of people died: No murders, accidents, disasters, diseases etc just natural age deaths and Earth would magically shape itself to keep humanity alive and strong.

Then some people just stop being able to reproduce and you see later generations being weaker and decay, even if they had strong ascendents.

Because i remember hearing that modern fruits have less nutritions nowadays, compared to before unless it's not because of natural factors (Just did a quick search and it might be soil depletion related).

Because even if cells multiply, another way to see this is with evolution and how a species changed because of past stuff.

6

Even if i'm missing some stories/versions of the character, i think the concept of the Punisher works when he's a Vietnam vet because of real world US goverment technology/weaponry and how it evolved over time.

The idea being that Frank (Even if not alone) evolved alongside the US government/army/its agencies and he may've been smarter than most of them (Which is why there's also the plot of Bethell trying to get Frank into the CIA/FBI or whatever).

Like, with current technology and shit, he couldn't start today or even somewhere in 2009 due to surveillance and shit.

"But what about the cops that watch over people planning mass shooters and never stop them?" Almost like stopping wasn't part of the plan.

But if a guy today tried to plan becoming an anti-crime vigilante with guns and fight against crime on his own way, he probably wouldn't last that long.

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Entrepreneurs and 9 to 5ers want similar things out of life. As an entrepreneur, the desire is to work smarter, not harder. The only way to achieve this is to get the most bang for your buck from your working hours. This means that entrepreneurs have to become amazing with time management and productivity.

1. Network with People in Different Roles

You interact with a variety of individuals in a 9 to 5 job with a wide range of talents. The person who hired you is with you. They can teach you what qualifications to look for when selecting a candidate for various positions. Your payroll is handled by your accountant. You can enquire about managing a budget, reducing tax expenses, and other financial-related topics. You have the business's founder. You can get information from them regarding the methods and techniques they employed in the beginning to lay the firm groundwork for the company.

Coffee discussions with colleagues in diverse roles will help you thrive as an entrepreneur by educating you on how their jobs affect the company. What issues do they resolve for the business? What techniques and advice can they offer to assist you comprehend how to develop your firm from a skills perspective? Concentrate on obtaining understanding so you can understand how each position interacts with the others to properly run the company.

2. Request to Pay for Education Materials

The majority of individuals miss out on learning opportunities that are appropriate for their positions. For instance, if you work in marketing or sales, you may decide to participate in marketing classes, attend a marketing conference, or buy business books. You may expand your skill set for your profession in this way.

But you don't have to pay for these events out of your own wallet to engage in that type of learning. You can discuss being able to deduct these charges for you with the business's founder or your employer.

Employee education is frequently a tax deduction for businesses. Consequently, your employer would be able to write off the expense against taxes while still allowing you to invest in your education to advance in your field (and business).

You can ask your employer to foot the bill if there are conferences with speakers you'd want to learn from or books you'd like to read. Before spending money on it, you might want to discuss it with your manager.

You also better position yourself for the world of business by expanding your skill set. As you concentrate on developing your talents, you become more proficient in your function, which benefits your 9 to 5 as well.

3. Develop Skills in New Areas

Entrepreneurs are generalists. They have some general knowledge. They achieve great success because of this. Employees in a 9 to 5 setting are frequently experts, though. They have extensive knowledge in one particular field.

Start directing your abilities toward new areas of expertise to aid in your transition from an employee to an entrepreneur. For instance, learning about advertising would come naturally if you were a social media marketer. Since it's a natural adjustment, your manager won't be alarmed.

You want to gradually begin building a solid knowledge of the new advertising function. From there, you may move into a lead generation-focused position that requires a distinct set of talents.

You must fight against being categorized. If you are unable to change positions or learn new skills, there are a few other methods for developing those abilities. The first method involves starting your own business, which you should have done already. The second method is finding a freelancing opportunity or a part-time job you can work on the weekends or after work.

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4. Take Risks You Couldn’t Easily Do On Your Own

Experiments in marketing are usually expensive. This makes it challenging to experiment with your business if you lack the funding. I mean, the first budget for your firm is normally whatever is left over after costs from your pay from your full-time work.

To be clear, business owners do take calculated risks. And there is always a chance when you attempt something new. However, you don't want to take a chance that may endanger your 9 to 5 job. Simply explore new approaches that are challenging to do on your own.

On your corporate website, for instance, you may experiment with an unique SEO format for a high traffic term. Why? as opposed to your new company, their website has a greater domain authority. Therefore, if it is successful, the outcomes will be practically immediately visible. If it succeeds, you may use it in your business with confidence that it will have long-term success.

You could spend more money testing concepts if you're running advertisements for your 9 to 5 work. However, in order to advance in your firm, you must reinvest profits in the beginning. Therefore, it is safer for your company to test out ad concepts with your regular employment first.

5. Ask the Founders Questions

Employees or friends frequently ask the two questions below of startup founders. First, am I eligible for a raise? The second is: Am I able to work for your business? But the questions that aspiring businesspeople should be asking are:

• How did you establish your company?

•What suggestions do you have for creating a successful business?

• How did you pick up the art of making money?

• Which of your early successes was most important in positioning your company for success?

• What abilities were most essential to the early stages of your business?

To discover more about the early phases of your company's business, schedule a coffee date with the founder or founding team.

Start out by concentrating more on getting to know the company's history. Avoid starting the discussion of learning how to start your own business too soon. Don't rush into it. By hearing about the earliest components that were in play, you're likely to gain greater context throughout the initial dialogues. You'll pick up knowledge you would not have known to seek out.

As you get more familiarity with the initial environment, you may start seeking out business guidance that will aid in the development of your own company. But keep in mind that you are still an employee. Only devote time to your business after hours, on weekends, and during vacations. You risk losing the support of your 9 to 5's founders if you start working on your business during working hours.

6. Work on a Side Hustle

Because they always have a side business, you can always tell an entrepreneur from a 9 to 5 employee. You never have to resign because employers always pay you enough. But that makes it difficult for you to make more money. Therefore, some people pursue side businesses in order to supplement their income. Perhaps you launch a drop-shipping business, develop an app, or concentrate on side gigs as a freelancer. Simply said, taking this initial step will enable you to start your own business.

The most common defense is

• "I'm too tired after work."

• "I have a lot of obligations after work."

• "I have no idea where to begin."

• "After a long day, all I want to do is unwind."

• "The evenings don't have enough hours."

Employees work 9 to 5 in reality. But effective entrepreneurs put in 9–9 hours, often even longer. Therefore, taking a side job gives you practice for what it's like to be fully engaged at work. It's not simple. You have to give up certain things at first. Work hard today to have greater balance in the future. However, the side business is crucial since it's what you need to establish in order to leave the rat race. Otherwise, you'll be stuck there forever.

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7. Entrepreneurs Grow Their Savings

Entrepreneurs working a 9 to 5 job concentrate on increasing or investing their savings. They do this to make the transition from a 9 to 5 job to an entrepreneurial existence simpler. They establish an entrepreneur fund to ensure they have the funds to pay their bills should they ultimately decide to take the plunge and start working on their firm full-time. But keep in mind that before you leave your job to operate it full-time, your firm must generate enough revenue to cover costs, reinvest profits, and pay you.

However, business owners also invest their money. It's possible that they own equities that they buy while the price is cheap. Or they put their financial resources towards expanding their company and building a strong brand. Alternately, they invest it in real estate while tenants settle the bill. Entrepreneurs ultimately put their money into things that will bring them profit. The majority of individuals, however, spend their money on obligations that cost them money, such a mortgage, a car, or consumer goods.

8. Take Advantage of Vacations and Weekends

An entrepreneur who works a 9 to 5 job makes use of their free time during the evenings, weekends, and holidays to invest in their escape from the grind. So instead of taking that trip to Mexico to indulge in tequila and tacos, you could decide to take a week off to focus on the company you're starting.

The capacity to postpone immediate satisfaction is one of the most important criteria to assess a person's likelihood of success. Putting off gratification can help you achieve greater long-term results. So, if you put in regular effort today rather than taking it easy on the weekends and in the evenings, you're more likely to succeed in the long run.

So, if you put in regular effort today rather than taking it easy on the weekends and in the evenings, you're more likely to succeed in the long run. And that's in contrast to someone who concentrates on having a good time on the weekends and in the evenings rather than planning their long-term escape from the rat race.

Naturally, taking breaks is crucial for maintaining your mental wellness. We're not advocating that you put in a full-time, 12-hour shift every day of the week. Take a break for a few hours to look after yourself if you start to feel overwhelmed.

Just be careful not to use relaxing as a justification for putting off pursuing your goals in life. We are aware of how challenging it is to start moving forward and to find the drive to do so. But as you establish your side business, you're moving in the correct direction to make the leap from employee to business owner. Keep your fear from taking over.

9. Get Motivated

Every scenario may be seen from both a good and a negative perspective. A pessimist might feel confined if they were suffocated at their 9 to 5 jobs, while an optimist would use that aggravation as fuel to plot their escape. The 9 to 5 can be quite tedious for an entrepreneur due to low salary, rigid hours, and monotonous job. However, an entrepreneur uses all of those disappointments to fuel her drive to create a better future for herself.

It's critical to constantly remind yourself that working a 9 to 5 job is simply a transitory situation, particularly if you've already begun developing a side business. You'll work harder on your business the more development you start to see.

Once your mind is diverted by all the positive developments in your firm, your 9 to 5 work won't frustrate you as much as it once did. The approaching conclusion of your time in the rat race causes you to become ecstatic. And liberation is close at hand.

Conclusion

Making the most of your nine to five may help you gain new skills, comprehend various jobs, earn money, and connect with individuals you might not otherwise encounter. Entrepreneurs don't stay around in the business sector for very long. They have no business there. Everyone nearby can see that. You'll become bored and antsy. However, you should concentrate on creating your escape from the area so that you never have to return there.

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7 Tips for Efficient Self-Learning: How to Find Time and Motivation

Learning is a continuous process and you will always need to keep up with the latest trends. It’s not always easy to find time for learning and sometimes you don’t even have enough motivation, but there are several ways that might help you make your self-learning more effective. Idealnewsbd24 is a daily education blogger website. For more article-related information visit the website or check “Self-Learning”.However, let’s jump into our main topic. Here are some tips for efficient self-learning:

Set up a routine

The first step to self-learning is creating a routine of studying. A routine is a set of actions that you repeat regularly and can be written down in a planner, an app on your phone or computer, or even in a notebook.

If you want to make sure you actually follow through with this habit, consider using some sort of timer to hold yourself accountable for sticking to the time limits you set for yourself (which will vary from person to person).

Make a to-do list

Make a to-do list and prioritize your tasks

Write down what you want to accomplish and the order in which you will do them. This is helpful when there are multiple tasks that need to be done at once, or if one task takes longer than expected. This way, you can see which task needs more attention or if there are any items on your list that can be combined for efficiency.

Try the Pomodoro technique

The Pomodoro technique is a time management method developed by Francesco Cirillo in the late 1980s based on the idea that frequent breaks can improve mental agility and productivity levels. It involves working with focused attention for 25 minutes followed by a five-minute break before beginning again for another 25 minutes, repeating until reaching four hours of work (or whatever time goal has been set).

Study the toughest task first

The third tip for efficient self-learning is to study the toughest task first. This will help you get it out of the way and prevent procrastination. Once a task is complete, you can focus on other tasks that are easier or more fun to do.

Find someone who can inspire you and learn together with him/her

Find someone who can inspire you and learn together with him/her

If you are a beginner, it is important to find someone who has already achieved what you want to achieve in your learning process. A mentor could be an ideal choice if they have similar skills as yours and a passion for teaching newbies like yourself. It is vital that the mentor knows how to help others learn efficiently as well as enjoy teaching.

Delegate your daily tasks

Delegate tasks that you have time for, but don't want to do. For instance, I've delegated the task of updating my LinkedIn profile to one of my sisters because she loves doing those kinds of things.

Delegate tasks that someone else is better at than you are. For example, I had a friend who was really good at writing so I asked him if he would mind writing down his thoughts on a topic and sending them back to me so that I could add them to my article (this happens frequently).

Delegate tasks based on location or type of work (e.g., social media management). There are many tools out there now where you can pay someone to complete specific jobs from anywhere in the world.

Delegate tasks when it comes time for meetings/presentations/conference calls—anything where people will be talking about your business or startup idea!

Certify your knowledge and skills

Obtaining certifications is a great way to show your knowledge and skills, which can be a good way to get a new job or even learn more about a topic. Many people don't know that you can get paid for certifying in many fields from programming to project management.

Certifications are also a really good way to make money! You may have noticed that there are some expensive training courses out there, but it's possible to become certified without having paid thousands of dollars out of pocket.

Motivate yourself

Motivation is a key factor in learning as it keeps you going when the going gets tough. It's important to find ways of motivating yourself, as there are many things that can stop you from being productive at home or in the office.

For example, if you work full-time and have other commitments, finding time for self-development can be difficult. In this situation, it's worth considering what your priorities are and how much time you can realistically commit each week. Then set goals based on these factors rather than ambitious targets that are too hard to achieve or will take longer than necessary. You should also make sure your goals are SMART: specific, measurable, actionable (you know exactly what needs doing), relevant (they're linked back to why they're important), and time-bound (you know when they'll be finished).

Set up a routine, make a to-do list, and find someone to motivate you

Setting up a routine, making a to-do list, and finding someone to motivate you are essential in order to create the time and motivation you need for self-learning.

Set up a routine. Schedule learning sessions as if they were meetings with your colleagues or boss. You will be more likely to do it if you give it some importance in your calendar and make sure that it is not interrupted by any other activity, especially social media distractions like Facebook or Twitter.

Make a to-do list: Break down what needs to be done into small steps so as not to overwhelm yourself with too much work at once, but also so that each step can be completed successfully before moving on to the next one! It's important that this list allows space for reflection because otherwise, we won't really know whether we have achieved our goal or not (and this may lead us to procrastination). For example "Learn how algorithms work by doing research" might be written down in bullet points but then questions like "What should I read?" could follow - which would allow me some time off from writing down these steps again! However, after finishing reading everything relevant to algorithms I might reflect back on how I feel now versus three weeks ago when I started doing this project.

Conclusion

That’s it! We hope that our tips will help you make the most of your learning time and stay motivated. The main thing is to keep trying new things; there are so many ways to learn, and you should explore them all. For example, if you don’t have time for a full course right now but still want to learn something new on your own time—try reading some books or articles instead of watching videos on YouTube (or vice versa).