Random Thoughts Thread

[fearboss]

Derailing a bit, but fitness arc is going well. It's subtle, but I do feel stronger and just *better* these days. It's crazy how just a little bit of moving around each week can change your ability to do things. It's not like I can lift more or that I look more physically fit, it's just that these routine things in my life are so much easier now.

[Mattias]

In contrast I got an ear infection, now my left ear is deaf, it hurts to chew and my face is kind of numb.

[fearboss]

Aw man. Hope you feel better soon, dude

[Deathhappens]

In contrast I got an ear infection, now my left ear is deaf, it hurts to chew and my face is kind of numb.

Damn, unfortunate. Get well soon.

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I always felt like that wish kind of... isn't. It's more like a threat or order, like "you have 24 hours to get better, or else". Regardless, I hope you recover quickly.

[TomPen94]

Derailing a bit, but fitness arc is going well. It's subtle, but I do feel stronger and just *better* these days. It's crazy how just a little bit of moving around each week can change your ability to do things. It's not like I can lift more or that I look more physically fit, it's just that these routine things in my life are so much easier now.

That is more or less how I make use of my exercise. Though I am losing weight slowly and steadily, it's more just the fact that I've gone out and moved around and done something physically that allows me to end the day "satisfied".
I still have the occasional "mmmmmmm I don't wanna~~~~!!!" feeling whenever gym time is aproaching, but overcoming that feeling is becoming easier and easier every week.

In contrast I got an ear infection, now my left ear is deaf, it hurts to chew and my face is kind of numb.

Shit that sounds scary. Get well soon.

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I always felt like that wish kind of... isn't. It's more like a threat or order, like "you have 24 hours to get better, or else". Regardless, I hope you recover quickly.

It's a Command Spell.

[Deathhappens]

You guys are encouraging me to go sign up for gym again and I'm not sure I like it.

[Dark Squirrel]

For what it's worth, I've picked up exercising properly during Covid, and I've not regretted it, if only for the combined benefits of more overall energy and having a routine that helps empty the mind at the end of the day.

[SpoonyViking]

How do you fancy up instant noodles? Mine always end up soggy and half-cooked at the same time.

First thing you do is buy some actual noodles and cook them.

If you insist on instant noodles, though, adding some vegetables and herbs already go a long way towards making them - well, maybe not fancy, but at least a proper meal. XD You can add a fried egg on top for some additional protein, and there are few meals which aren't improved by having the egg yolk running over them.

In a pinch, one thing you can do is cook the noodles - *just* the noodles, no broth -, then mix the broth powder with a bit of cream (enough that it can cover all of the pasta), and then mix it up thoroughly with the noodles. Bit of a heavier meal, but much tastier, in the Viking household's opinion.

(But really, I highly recommending buying some actual pasta and making a proper meal if you can!)

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In contrast I got an ear infection, now my left ear is deaf, it hurts to chew and my face is kind of numb.

Yeesh. I'm sorry. Hope you feel better soon!

[Deathhappens]

First thing you do is buy some actual noodles and cook them.

If you insist on instant noodles, though, adding some vegetables and herbs already go a long way towards making them - well, maybe not fancy, but at least a proper meal. XD You can add a fried egg on top for some additional protein, and there are few meals which aren't improved by having the egg yolk running over them.

In a pinch, one thing you can do is cook the noodles - *just* the noodles, no broth -, then mix the broth powder with a bit of cream (enough that it can cover all of the pasta), and then mix it up thoroughly with the noodles. Bit of a heavier meal, but much tastier, in the Viking household's opinion.

(But really, I highly recommending buying some actual pasta and making a proper meal if you can!)

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Yeesh. I'm sorry. Hope you feel better soon!

Actual pasta is just about the only thing I *can* cook, but I have been properly intimidated by the BL crew's cooking capacity.

[fearboss]

You guys are encouraging me to go sign up for gym again and I'm not sure I like it.

It REALLY helps if you have a friend to go with. I don't. But the idea that perhaps, someday, my work friend and I will have schedules that sync up enough to go to the gym together... I fight, with that future nestled deep in my heart.

[Ideofago]

I hope your heart isn't broken but all going with a friend really does is increase the workout time quadratically in respect to x = number of friends, and a lot more memes and laughter than other people will appreciate. The bigger downtime may help you in chilling out for better reps, though (note that if everyone's doing the same exercise, that's way too much downtime thanks to the turn taking).

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You guys are encouraging me to go sign up for gym again and I'm not sure I like it.

Palpatine voice

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Actual pasta is just about the only thing I *can* cook, but I have been properly intimidated by the BL crew's cooking capacity.

I can make a mean lasagna and have a permanent burn scar from flipping pancakes gone wrong, if that counts for anything. Burgers too, though I'm not good at making the patties or seasoning them (mostly me being dumb if anything).

[Dark Squirrel]

Actual pasta is just about the only thing I *can* cook, but I have been properly intimidated by the BL crew's cooking capacity.

Don't sell yourself short. Find recipes you'd like to eat, and follow the steps one at a time. Most of the time, they just end up taking a long time, not being difficult.

[Deathhappens]

It REALLY helps if you have a friend to go with. I don't. But the idea that perhaps, someday, my work friend and I will have schedules that sync up enough to go to the gym together... I fight, with that future nestled deep in my heart.

I hope your heart isn't broken but all going with a friend really does is increase the workout time quadratically in respect to x = number of friends, and a lot more memes and laughter than other people will appreciate. The bigger downtime may help you in chilling out for better reps, though (note that if everyone's doing the same exercise, that's way too much downtime thanks to the turn taking).

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Palpatine voice

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I can make a mean lasagna and have a permanent burn scar from flipping pancakes gone wrong, if that counts for anything. Burgers too, though I'm not good at making the patties or seasoning them (mostly me being dumb if anything).

Yeah, I've been trying to get a friend who's always on the same "we need to hit the gym" bandwagon to go along with me but I think it's probably for the best he didn't last time. My mindset's pretty much "get in, get it over with, get out" and I don't know how much having a friend along would help with that. On the other hand, it is an extra motivator for the actual "get in" part to know someone is going to notice if you skip.

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Don't sell yourself short. Find recipes you'd like to eat, and follow the steps one at a time. Most of the time, they just end up taking a long time, not being difficult.

I'm sure I probably could learn if I really tried (with or without a couple horrible mishaps along the way), but like many other things I never really "got into it". It helps tremendously if you have someone else to cook for.

[TomPen94]

Just spent a couple of hours hammering at the cloud environment at work because of Crowdstrike's major fuck-up.
What a good way to start the day, real jolt to wake me up.

[Dark Squirrel]

I'm sure I probably could learn if I really tried (with or without a couple horrible mishaps along the way), but like many other things I never really "got into it". It helps tremendously if you have someone else to cook for.

That's usually the best motivator. I know I do my best cooking when it's not just for myself, and that's how I learned to cook to begin with (really cook, not just make food).

Mind, cooking to show of at work played its part at one point, simply because I got along well with my colleagues and they cooked too. So we basically compared notes.

[Ideofago]

Just spent a couple of hours hammering at the cloud environment at work because of Crowdstrike's major fuck-up.
What a good way to start the day, real jolt to wake me up.

This reminds me of the "payment's on livestack, DO NOT press submit on teebo" meme

[Ideofago]

Currently bleaching my hair for my anniversary

I think I'm gonna have to wash off half of it first because of how slow I was

[Ratman]

Crazy that Sion is about to win evo again, IN THE WRONG GAME!!!

[TomPen94]

Melty was holding her back.

[TetsuoS2]

havent had a cold for long enough that i feel like something's stuck in my throat since before covid.

sucks.