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Comment on Is anyone here in or familiar with Tokyo? Going on a trip and have zero idea what to do as a non-tourist... in ~travel
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Comment on Is anyone here in or familiar with Tokyo? Going on a trip and have zero idea what to do as a non-tourist... in ~travel
chocobean Link ParentGood news, not all tuna species are endangered. Eg, Atlantic Bluefin are IUCN least concern I don't know when I would ever get the chance to solo walk wander Tokyo, but that would be so lovely.......Good news, not all tuna species are endangered. Eg, Atlantic Bluefin are IUCN least concern
I don't know when I would ever get the chance to solo walk wander Tokyo, but that would be so lovely.... No goals, no appointments, just immerse, watch, listen.
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Comment on Is anyone here in or familiar with Tokyo? Going on a trip and have zero idea what to do as a non-tourist... in ~travel
chocobean LinkNot an expert, but I promised myself the next time I visit Japan I would not stay at a hotel, only traditional ryokan's. And that I would try to do less of the usual list of tourists things and...Not an expert, but I promised myself the next time I visit Japan I would not stay at a hotel, only traditional ryokan's. And that I would try to do less of the usual list of tourists things and spend time eating seasonal food, attending special events, and visiting crafts people/workshops
Following this thread with great interest and gonna live vicariously through you -..-
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Comment on Tips for becoming a tea person in ~food
chocobean LinkDo you live near a tea restaurant that lets you try a whole bunch of different ones? Since you liked going to a roaster nearby, I suggest the best way to get into it is to find and visit a good...Do you live near a tea restaurant that lets you try a whole bunch of different ones? Since you liked going to a roaster nearby, I suggest the best way to get into it is to find and visit a good tea nerd hub and talking to the owners.
Forget the chains that hire teens who don't know anything. Go find an authentic restaurant from a culture that serves breakfast with tea and try them: they may not nerd out either but it'll give you a clue as to how other cultures get their morning fix, and you can see which style is more your speed.
What do you eat for breakfast, something heavy and oily which needs a stronger brew or something light that benefits from a mid-ferment, or even going without breakfast so pairing with a white or green?
For myself, a good HK cafe instant noodle + sausage egg combo pair with hot or cold yuenyueng or HK milk tea since you're leaving the coffee world. There's no way I can stock up on the many tea leaves necessary for the brew so I leave it to a good restaurant.
If I'm having a good dinner then I can enjoy a nice cup of gongfu (usually an oolong or similar) that I can even prep slowly at home to wind down the day.
But I'm not a tea nerd. I mostly drink grocery store mix genmaicha or haphazardly prepared lychee red during the day.
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Comment on World Population Counter in ~humanities
chocobean LinkSince the site started simulation from 2013, it's very interesting to compare with what the current count is. HK estimate : 7,896,574 HK SAR official census : 7,527,500 It's interesting because...Since the site started simulation from 2013, it's very interesting to compare with what the current count is.
HK estimate : 7,896,574
HK SAR official census : 7,527,500
While this is fun to watch and is roughly accurate, the numbers do not reflect the real population. This performs a straight-line estimate for populations, assuming the rates do not change.
It's interesting because the straight line couldn't have foreseen 2014 Umbrella protests, 2019 anti-extradition protests, and COVID, to say nothing of China / USA happenings. It's not just a straight number count either, we have to look at population composition -- the age, education, salary and percentage of working professionals among people leaving vs people moving in.
It'll be interesting to see what's happening to the other countries, esp USA.
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Comment on AI generates surge in expense fraud in ~finance
chocobean Link ParentWow I was thinking way too small. Stealing millions is probably safer than stealing bread.Wow I was thinking way too small. Stealing millions is probably safer than stealing bread.
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Comment on Hi, how are you? Mental health support and discussion thread (November 2025) in ~health.mental
chocobean Link ParentHaha welcome to the ND club :) it doesn't change all the ways in which you're awesome, but hopefully it offers some insights into where you might experience some confusion or difficulties, and be...Haha welcome to the ND club :) it doesn't change all the ways in which you're awesome, but hopefully it offers some insights into where you might experience some confusion or difficulties, and be a way to help let others understand you better.
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Comment on Hi, how are you? Mental health support and discussion thread (November 2025) in ~health.mental
chocobean Link ParentYay for fresh start at work! :) does your new job let you choose days of working from home?Yay for fresh start at work! :) does your new job let you choose days of working from home?
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Comment on Hi, how are you? Mental health support and discussion thread (November 2025) in ~health.mental
chocobean Link ParentOh ugh I always forget stupid hormones can throw things outta whack :/ you're absolutely right I could be. Anyway yeah hope you figure it out or it just going away We just had daylight savings...Oh ugh I always forget stupid hormones can throw things outta whack :/ you're absolutely right I could be. Anyway yeah hope you figure it out or it just going away
We just had daylight savings (more like robbery!) today and yuck
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Comment on Hi, how are you? Mental health support and discussion thread (November 2025) in ~health.mental
chocobean Link ParentGood job coworker :D Did you go in already with either autism or ADHD or are both news to you?Good job coworker :D
Did you go in already with either autism or ADHD or are both news to you?
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Comment on Hi, how are you? Mental health support and discussion thread (November 2025) in ~health.mental
chocobean Link ParentI've been wondering if the shorter days are just not a good time of the year for some of us :/ hopefully the "funk" lifts as suddenly as it cameI've been wondering if the shorter days are just not a good time of the year for some of us :/ hopefully the "funk" lifts as suddenly as it came
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Comment on Hi, how are you? Mental health support and discussion thread (November 2025) in ~health.mental
chocobean Link ParentI had a disastrously bad "therapist breakup". He called me, unscheduled, to demand to know why, and I had to spend 45min talking him up about how professional he is and how much good he'll do for...I had a disastrously bad "therapist breakup". He called me, unscheduled, to demand to know why, and I had to spend 45min talking him up about how professional he is and how much good he'll do for others and how it's me I'm not ready whatever. I called the provincial health department and reported him.
But you know, if they're a good therapist, they'll be so proud of you for identifying what you want and being assertive for your well-being! And if they're bad, and take it personally, then good riddance :D and who cares what somebody like that thinks of you.
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Comment on Hi, how are you? Mental health support and discussion thread (November 2025) in ~health.mental
chocobean Link ParentIs the Fine Roulette somewhat recent? That sounds so frustrating....Is the Fine Roulette somewhat recent? That sounds so frustrating....
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Comment on Hi, how are you? Mental health support and discussion thread (November 2025) in ~health.mental
chocobean Link ParentI so happy for you! And your children will not just get time back with you, but have your example of resilience, that if they ever go through hard times, they can look to you as inspiration to...I so happy for you! And your children will not just get time back with you, but have your example of resilience, that if they ever go through hard times, they can look to you as inspiration to make changes with hope.
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Comment on DM-ing with a stutter? in ~games.tabletop
chocobean Link ParentThis would be a fantastic idea for myself as a player because my ADHD makes it hard to understand speech. Especially when I have a bunch of dice and Minifigures and there are side chatter or...This would be a fantastic idea for myself as a player because my ADHD makes it hard to understand speech. Especially when I have a bunch of dice and Minifigures and there are side chatter or interesting in person everything going on. I have trouble understanding what the DM says and troublem remembering what we're supposed to do or what that NPC said. Think of it as subtitles for everyone. :/
And then what @phoenixrises said, try a fun one shot.
Recently saw Drew King's stand up special as a comic with a stutter. It works :)
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Comment on Europa Universalis V review – even hardened grand strategy veterans may be startled by the intricacy of this historical simulation in ~games
chocobean Link ParentThanks cfabbro :) I'll wait for EU5 launchThanks cfabbro :) I'll wait for EU5 launch
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Comment on EU country grouping cleared to build sovereign digital infrastructure in ~tech
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Comment on Europa Universalis V review – even hardened grand strategy veterans may be startled by the intricacy of this historical simulation in ~games
chocobean Link ParentGood idea: I don't super like non cosmetic DLCs but $10 for base, I can probably spare a bit of money. Just a bit. (I cannot overstate how cheap I am when it comes to games these days because of...Good idea: I don't super like non cosmetic DLCs but $10 for base, I can probably spare a bit of money. Just a bit. (I cannot overstate how cheap I am when it comes to games these days because of how little I play)
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Comment on AI generates surge in expense fraud in ~finance
chocobean Link ParentTrip expenses and medical receipts are probably pretty easy to falsify. It could even be as easy as asking the next table for their receipt. But is it worth losing a job over?Trip expenses and medical receipts are probably pretty easy to falsify. It could even be as easy as asking the next table for their receipt. But is it worth losing a job over?
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Comment on Europa Universalis V review – even hardened grand strategy veterans may be startled by the intricacy of this historical simulation in ~games
chocobean Link ParentIve never play any EU. I'm a very casual Civ player. If I'm patient and very cheap, is EU4 base game by now a good deal to jump into, or wait another year or two after launch for EU5? Edit:...Ive never play any EU. I'm a very casual Civ player. If I'm patient and very cheap, is EU4 base game by now a good deal to jump into, or wait another year or two after launch for EU5?
Edit: steamdb notes it goes on sale for <$10 . That satisfies both requirements for it being 3000hr good and very very cheap.
I don't know the proper way to stay at one.... Were the futon bedding perhaps in a cupboard waiting to be laid out? Was the staff waiting politely for a signal to come in and lay them for your party, and didn't want to intrude upon an enjoyable evening, forcing the transition between social drinking and bed time?