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- Comment on What is your current read? 26 October 2023 1 year ago:
Just finished No Easy Day by Mark Owens, the autobiography of a Navy Seal who took part in the operation to hunt down and kill bin Laden. Interesting to read about the account if nothing else.
Also just realised this is my fourth consecutive book about war. Going to do something different next. Maybe some recommendations?
- Comment on What is your current read? 19 October 2023 1 year ago:
“The Things They Carried” by TIm O’Brien. Usually I prefer less of fiction, but it’s less of a narrative story of ‘what happens next’ or ‘what is happening’ but more of what is happening inside the minds and hearts of the characters, which is something I really like. Favourite story so far is “Speaking of Courage” which tells all the internal conflicts and struggles of someone coming back from war - real powerful and emotional read.
- Comment on /c/café daily chat thread for 8 September 2023 1 year ago:
But why? 😵💫
- Comment on What is your current read? 7 September 2023 1 year ago:
Finished Quiet by Susan Cain, finally - shared this as my read here some time ago. As a textbook introvert it wasn’t exactly an easy read, emotionally, for me - so often had to put the book down to deal with all the emotions, to process the catharsis or to grieve for what past-me had to go through. But ultimately it was quite a positive read, though I wouldn’t say that I agree with everything in the book - especially speaking from a professional perspective, personally I did find a lot of affirmation and validation from the book. I mean, just this morning I declined an invitation to a dinner party with just a slight hint of guilt, haha!
Reading something of an entirely different feel currently - had to go for something ‘light’ after the previous read. The Man Who was Saturday, a biography of Airey Neave.
- Comment on /c/café daily chat thread for 5 September 2023 1 year ago:
Haha, this one even has hot shower! Which is greatly appreciated, because it rained quite a bit when we’re there and it was super cold at night. But with all the luxuries it does take away a little of the"outdoor-y" feel so. 😆
- Comment on /c/café daily chat thread for 5 September 2023 1 year ago:
We went to this site called Canopy Villa at Janda Baik. The place is actually very nice! The facilities are quite proper, and the tents and beds are considerably clean. And because it was Merdeka, the site put up a camp fire for us (for free; normally would have to pay for it). Quite a nice place for a short getaway.
- Comment on /c/café daily chat thread for 5 September 2023 1 year ago:
Went glamping with the church group during the Merdeka holiday, it was lovely!
Though I’m physically tired (we stayed up until 4 for board games haha) and more so depleted my social quota by the end of the trip, it was a really nice experience!
- Comment on /c/café daily chat thread for 13 August 2023 1 year ago:
For my former classmate’s case it’s less about academic results - we’re from a quite a reputable high school after all - but more on that they were not the best behaving student in class. Though nothing bad but more of middle-schooler antics, but I remember them as quite a mischievous person, loud, and always ready for a prank. But I guess that was a way of them showcasing their leadership quality even back then.
But still it’s indeed a good encouragement for young people to not base their self-value on results, also to be less anxious about their future directions, but that they’ll also find their strengths and passion one day.
- Comment on /c/café daily chat thread for 13 August 2023 1 year ago:
One of the little joys of going back home to vote - it’s like a mini reunion, ha!
Also just discovered one of my former classmates was standing for election. Won by a large margin too. Never expected that, wasn’t the best student in school, ha! But really glad for them, looking up some news and they seemed to be doing quite some work in their area.
- Comment on /c/café daily chat thread for 22 July 2023 1 year ago:
I see, sorry to hear that too! (But it’s not a problem - this kind of situation with therapy can happen.) Just wishing you that you’ll find some support and help you need (in professional service or otherwise) soon!
- Comment on /c/café daily chat thread for 22 July 2023 1 year ago:
Sorry to hear about your week, hope you’re holding up. Though talking about it with someone might be helpful indeed. Would however suggest that you might want to see a therapist/counsellor instead of a psychiatrist (unless you have been seeing one, or are looking for medical help), as they might be more suited to what you may need in dealing with the stress and difficult experiences. We’ve also copied the mental health wiki over here to c/care if you’re looking for information on this. Wishing you the best!
