GlassHalfHopeful
@GlassHalfHopeful@lemmy.ca
Let go and let entropy.
- Comment on YSK about 15 bean soup. 3 weeks ago:
We’ve had 15 bean soup on rotation for many years. Our recipe is yummy, feeds a large family for several meals, and it’s definitely affordable.
- Comment on YSK There's a campaign to replace the distorted Mercator world map with the fairer Equal-Earth projection 1 month ago:
They’re speaking of the standard and default in most map representations.
- Comment on Why are so many Afghans suddenly being deported back to Afghanistan? Why is it from so many different countries? 2 months ago:
Germany most recently. As far as I can see, it’s due to the rise in nationalism and anti-immigration policies. It’s absolutely terrible to watch especially knowing what’s going to happen to most of those people being forced back…
- Comment on Neville Page Says ‘Star Trek: Discovery’ Season 1 Klingons Were “A Salty Broth” 4 months ago:
I was honestly thinking/waiting for the same explanation. Haha.
- Comment on Neville Page Says ‘Star Trek: Discovery’ Season 1 Klingons Were “A Salty Broth” 4 months ago:
Makes perfect sense. But why now invent a whole new alien? Why modify an existing piece of canon (again)?
- Comment on Neville Page Says ‘Star Trek: Discovery’ Season 1 Klingons Were “A Salty Broth” 4 months ago:
What’s done is done. What I’d simply like to know is the why. Maybe it’s in this article somewhere, but I gave up halfway. Probably just too sleepy atm. Someday I’ll read a source that gives a sensible why. Because what I’ve heard never really made sense. Why keep so much intact and change one thing so drastically?
- Comment on xkcd #3064: Lungfish 6 months ago:
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- Comment on Question about (what I think are) gay selfies 7 months ago:
😝
- Comment on Why do people think it’s selfish when I don’t get them things/ask about them? 7 months ago:
It’s possible you’re conflating asocial and antisocial behavior.
Humans are social creatures and we communicate in more than just words. How you respond to people, or in this case don’t respond to people, says a lot to them. What the other person interprets may or may not be true. Frankly, humans are prone to storytelling so they have a tendency to presume the worst. If you aren’t reinforcing otherwise with your words and your behavior, then they will naturally become upset.
I’m really really glad to hear that you have people in your life that seem to care about you, ask about how you are, and provide various things for you. However, even though you may not feel like it for whatever reasons, refraining from reciprocating that behavior will starve out those relationships.
Human relationships are always quid pro quo. If you are receiving, then you will be giving something back. It doesn’t have to be one-to-one and not usually immediate.
If you want relationships of any kind to be healthy, then reciprocating when people invest into you is important. Again, it doesn’t necessarily have to be in the same way or amount, but there does have to be a response. Without that, the relationship becomes unhealthy or eventually over.
On a side note, I’m really proud to see you being forthright and honest with your mental health. I know it’s more commonly spoken about these days, but it can still be hard. I hope that you’re getting help as you navigate through it. You might find that some of the internal healing work you do will also positively affect the very relationships you are talking about in this post.
May your tomorrow’s be better than each today. 💜
- Comment on Why do people see me as far older than 19 when I type the way I do sometimes?/Why do people think full stops are rude? 7 months ago:
For the first question, you might find answers more helpful if you ask the aforementioned people that you’re actually interacting with.
And regarding the second question, it’s probably related to the first. Young people who grew up texting and using social media have adopted abbreviated writing styles. Older people using the same technologies tend to retain more proper forms. Of course, people aren’t monoliths. There’s plenty of young people writing in complete sentences and plenty of older people utilizing short form words.
- Comment on [deleted] 7 months ago:
Because people don’t realize refurbished printers were a thing?
- Comment on Where is the line between being yourself and trying to change? 7 months ago:
Safe from what?
And who says it’s important?
Communication is important, but how you do that is always going to vary. “Flirting” is just one way to communicate.
- Comment on Where is the line between being yourself and trying to change? 7 months ago:
“Being yourself” does not preclude personal development. It’s not in our best interest to be the same forever. Personal growth and learning new skills, even something like flirting, is part of becoming a more well-rounded version of yourself.
Thing is, flirting isn’t something you need to master or even be great at. As a matter of fact, being “terrible” at flirting can be just as effective.
The goal of flirting is to engage in social interaction that expresses interest and attraction.
You aren’t trying to change your personality, but rather get better at communicating. “Flirting” builds rapport, gauges interest, and creates emotional or romantic connections. It can be a fun and lighthearted way to engage with others, but that isn’t the point.
Honestly, I think you’re putting too much pressure on yourself with all the thought you’re giving it. You probably shouldn’t even call it flirting. Put that notion aside. Focus on intentionally communicating your interest.
If you’re interested in a person, then find ways to express that. It can be light-hearted and flirtatious, but like I said, being terrible at flirting works too. So do it terribly. You’ll eventually figure out what doesn’t help communicate your intent. Flirting is a gentle and indirect way of expressing that intent. Many people are simply more direct and it works for them. That may be better for you as well.
Regardless of what you do, be respectful. Be playful if you want. But most importantly, communicate your intent and desire.
- Comment on Where did Captain Planet go when he flew away? 7 months ago:
To collude with billionaires in maximizing environmental damage.
Job security, you know?
- Comment on is it a good thing if someone says my nose looks like his? 7 months ago:
I mean, it’s pretty unique. I’ve never heard of another person with a cartoon nose. Good for you!
- Comment on How do you express romantic interest in someone? 7 months ago:
Watch some romance movies… even… Hallmark movies. Emulate no more than 20% of what you see and that will be sufficient. Too much more than that will cause an aneurysm. And realistically, normal human interactions are not nearly as concentrated as those movies. It’ll give you the basics.
In other words, you show romantic interest by showing romantic interest.
- Comment on Just Finished Lower Decks 7 months ago:
I know nothing of Academy, but I understand it’s in the Discovery future. I kind of wish that arc brought them back to their time. That future is rough and… can scifi be too futuristic? Anyway, not sure if I will dig the Academy of that time, but can’t knock it until I try it
- Comment on Just Finished Lower Decks 7 months ago:
@observantTrapezium@lemmy.ca @ValueSubtracted@startrek.website yes. devotion. alas, i will probably eventually watch it. even if only as a background show while I am doing something else. i hope it doesn’t hurt. 😬
prodigy however, i never finished it. i don’t know why, but my youngest didn’t dig it and then it went through the re-homing. i just sorta forgot about it. i think it’s time i give it a second go. i’ll force him to watch it because all kids should be properly indoctrinated with trek. ;-)
- Comment on Just Finished Lower Decks 7 months ago:
I will never begin to understand how and why execs make the decisions they do.
No idea if it was most popular, but i wouldn’t have thought so. The humor seemed directed mostly towards existing fans. I cant imagine they brought in many new viewers. I’d love to be surprised though.
- Comment on Just Finished Lower Decks 7 months ago:
It certainly has its differences. I’ve really enjoyed SNW. Discovery had a lot of good, but plenty to counter balance it. I’m glad they wrapped it up because it really really needed to.
Now… this Section 31 movie? I watched the trailer. And… as much as I hate to say this because of how much I love Star Trek… I think I’m going to skip that one. Normally I watch everything out of devotion. Yep, that means watching some pretty bad stuff. I just don’t know if this movie has any redeeming qualities though.
I love Yeoh, but I really don’t like the Georgiou character much. And this movie takes place in the part of the Discovery timeline that I just didn’t dig so much.
I don’t know. Maybe.
I’d hate for there to be some Star Trek I didn’t watch .
- Comment on Just Finished Lower Decks 7 months ago:
So what do people classify as New Trek. Post Archer’s Enterprise?
- Comment on Just Finished Lower Decks 7 months ago:
Ha! Because of all the cartoon energy? 😁
- Comment on Just Finished Lower Decks 7 months ago:
It had me rofl. 😁💜
So perfect.
- Comment on Just Finished Lower Decks 7 months ago:
Same. I didn’t want to rush it. Savor it, you know.
It left me with the good feels.
- Comment on Just Finished Lower Decks 7 months ago:
Ooh! I didn’t hear about a possible movie. Is it a sure thing?
- Submitted 7 months ago to startrek@startrek.website | 35 comments
- Comment on What determines whether people are likely to purposely (but mistakenly) put two words together (without a space)? 7 months ago:
Don’t worry, when I integrate into my software next week, i will certainly call it a deadzone. 😁
- Comment on What determines whether people are likely to purposely (but mistakenly) put two words together (without a space)? 7 months ago:
Today, I combined “deadzone” and revised it later to “dead zone” when I saw it written that way in other sources. No idea what’s correct because I don’t think it’s commonly used in many contexts.
All that to say–language is a human construct. Rules are made. Rules are broken.
I don’t know if there’s any actual rules on this in English, but I’m interested to find out. And then… I’ll do what I want anyway. 🙃
- Comment on If scientists could make you immortal but could only do it by transferring your consciousness into a single video game for ever, which game would you choose? 7 months ago:
r/outside
Why? Because I’ve now fooled you and don’t have to be confined to a game cartridge. Muahahahaha.
(Side note: It’s been a long time since I’ve been on reddit. I miss that community.)
- Comment on What is acceptable amount of microplastics you would allow into your brain? 7 months ago:
maniacal laugh