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For those of you who have lived abroad, what was it like adjusting to a new culture and lifestyle? What were the biggest challenges, and what did you love most about the experience? Any tips for someone considering making a move?

Once every two weeks. I don't really touch my controllers unless my hands are clean and they're kept in a carrying case or on the dock when not in use so I don't need to clean it that often.

I don't mind it but as you said, the health bar is far more useful to me when playing.

I really value tactical control in combat, especially in games where I'm managing a party. Having precise control over each character's actions lets me execute strategies that fit my playstyle, whether it's focusing on crowd control, healing, or dealing damage. The importance of this control increases for me in more challenging fights, where every decision can make or break the outcome. However, in more story-driven or casual parts of the game, I'm okay with the AI handling some decisions for more mundane tasks.

Outside of a few exceptions, not really. I still feel quite immersed in almost every third-person game available.

I think games like Uncharted would suffer as open-world games. The series thrives on its tightly scripted sequences and cinematic storytelling, which could get lost in a sprawling open world. The pacing and set pieces that make Uncharted so memorable might not translate well to an open environment.

It looks so tranquil - I like little spots like these.

The dark chocolate I eat is organic and is only sweetened with raw honey so it's nutritious and delicious at the same time. My supplier is a small local company.

Accidentally spilling a bit of hot tea on my dog. I was taking up my cup and he has this habit of standing right behind me which has led to me tripping quite a few times and he did it again. Luckily I managed to make most of it miss him completely but he still got burnt a bit. I had to pet him and apologize - he understood it was an accident.

As of right now, I should've gone to the bank to address something but it's very time-consuming so I'm waiting until Friday when I have a lot more free time.

Get up and make a Green Smoothie and drink it before my breakfast.

Honestly, the angels in DBS are absolutely broken. They can do almost everything including rewind time for three minutes.

Restless (Netflix) - 8/10

Played some more Baldur's gate 3 and my control sorcerer/wizard build is really coming along nicely. I'm not sure how I keep coming up with some of these OP builds, lol. I really need "to go outside and touch grass" as the kids say. On another note, Baldur's Gate 3 has helped me understand DnD far better. I think I might be able to finally play the original tabletop game competently.

In recent times, I think I've been to the cinema only twice this year and about 3 times last year? Since I've been an adult, I haven't really been to the cinema that much particularly in the past decade.

Have you ever started a book that you just couldn't bring yourself to finish? Whether it was poorly written, boring, or just not your style, what was the title of the book that made you give up?

Looking back, what books, stories, or even comics did you love to read as a kid or teenager? Did any particular genre, series, or author really stand out to you?

I also have the 48 Laws Of Power, The Power Of Now and The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*k among others in my Ebook collection. I also have a few from Dan Millman such as The Way Of The Peaceful Warrior.

We all rely on our smartphones daily, but what are the downsides of using them too much? I’m curious about the physical, mental, and social effects that others have experienced or observed. How has excessive smartphone use impacted your life, or the lives of those around you? What strategies have helped in finding a better balance?