Life's Scroll

The closest thing to a highlight reel

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The irony of life is that by the time you’re mature enough to appreciate your youth, it has passed.

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Still learning

I feel like I made this mistake before, but...

Today the Chinese teacher was explaining verb completion (过,了) using a base example sentence:

每天我吃一个苹果

“Every day I eat an apple”

Which I repeated as:

每天我吃一个朋友

“Every day I eat a friend” 🤔😳

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Thank you, Robinhood; I’m sure I will...

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After playing two horror games yesterday (Visage on PC, Resident Evil 7 VR on PSVR), I arrived this morning at the gym to find a dimly lit locker room, and for a second was like “I’m not so sure if I should go in here...”

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Want to watch Westworld season 1 again even though I just finished it...

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Went with friends to Paradise’s (gay club in Boston) last night before they close; can’t hear now...

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Oculus or Vive

I just rebuilt my 8 year old desktop computer and have come to realize that it can now support VR. I’m not sure if I should try the Oculus Rift or HTC Vive, though, as it sounds like they both have their pluses and minuses. Any recommendations?

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Workplace Productivity

Wow, I feel like I’ve been really productive today; I wonder what’s different. ...oh, I forgot to open Outlook.

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Cat’s not a fan of me doing homework.

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We tried hiking Mt Lafayette again for 她的 birthday, but weren’t expecting so much snow. It was so beautiful! Sadly due to the fact I was sick we only made it 3/4 of the way up (ie to the hut) before turning back, but the trip down was it’s own reward. Happy Birthday 老公!!

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SQUEEZE your left glute! SQUEEZE IT TIGHT!!

...not with your hand 😒

Gymnastics Class Instructor

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Almost sent an email to everyone I work with with “WTF” as the subject line; it’s suppose to be “WFH”, as I’m working from home today (and apparently need more sleep).

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Video Games as an Adult

Saw Tomb Raider with some friends tonight. For a video game-based movie, it was pretty decent. Sure, the fanboys will complain about anything that doesn’t match the game storyline 100%, but it was still engaging and the main actor was very talented. Makes me wish I had more free time to relax with a game (and that Tomb Raider for PS4 didn’t eat my save file when I tried to play it oh-so-many years ago).

In related news, I picked up the Shadow of Colosus remake. Brought back memories of watching my brother play it. I’m thankful it’s a short game too; I might even have a chance of finishing it within a few months.

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Gym Progress in 10 Words

I used to have three abs; now I have five.

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Me: With enough time and motivation, you can do anything!

Reality: Can you buy a house?

Me: Well, I guess you need money for that.

Reality: Can you get a good job?

Me: Hmm, an education could help (or maybe sweat-talking)

Reality: How about getting a hot body?

Me: Genes, or steroids if you don’t care about your life expectancy

Reality: Meaningful friendships?

Me: Oh come on, anyone can make friends (although I guess having great social skills certainly doesn’t hurt)

Reality: And what about...

Me: Will you stop it already?!

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I have not heard a single soul speak about the Super Bowl today at work, not even the sports-fanatic intern. It’s a little sad, actually, especially considering it was the main topic of conversation last week.

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Improve

Instead of wishing your partner was more x or less y, why not focus on improving yourself. If they’re inspired, great; if not, you still end up better off. And besides, focusing on their deficiencies is no way to strengthen a relationship; you have enough of your own to keep you busy anyways.