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Comment on Which challenging book was worth the effort for you? in ~books
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Comment on Which challenging book was worth the effort for you? in ~books
anbe LinkA Little Life by Yanagihara. The book is tough in several ways: it touches som very hard topics, is very slow-paced and the book is just super long on top of that. It felt like a marathon, but I’m...A Little Life by Yanagihara. The book is tough in several ways: it touches som very hard topics, is very slow-paced and the book is just super long on top of that. It felt like a marathon, but I’m glad I finished it.
I’ll never recommend it to anyone though - I think you need to find the interest for that book yourself. -
Comment on What's an atypical thing you do that you'd recommend to others? in ~talk
anbe Link ParentThat, plus the saliva glands can sometimes squirt quite a bit of saliva when yawning, which is not a great thing to spray around :DThat, plus the saliva glands can sometimes squirt quite a bit of saliva when yawning, which is not a great thing to spray around :D
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Comment on What are some good stories told from non-human perspectives? in ~books
anbe Link ParentA Dog's Purpose is a good one too. It had me in tears several times.a dog
A Dog's Purpose is a good one too. It had me in tears several times.
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Comment on BYD unveils new super-charging EV tech, to build charging network in China in ~transport
anbe Link ParentIt’s not very pretty, but it doesn’t have to be. The cars have nice specifications, cheap prices and features that you need to pay extra for with other manufacturers. I wouldn’t buy one...It’s not very pretty, but it doesn’t have to be. The cars have nice specifications, cheap prices and features that you need to pay extra for with other manufacturers. I wouldn’t buy one personally, but I see the broad appeal. I’ve been seeing a lot of them on the streets, especially the last month or two.
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Comment on Thor Bjørklund's ostehøvel, a popular cheese slicer which developed into an important Norwegian export, celebrates 100 this year in ~engineering
anbe Link ParentExcuse my Nordic ignorance, but what kind of cheese slicer would you normally find in an American household? I don’t know anyone who doesn’t own one like the one from the article, it’s that...Excuse my Nordic ignorance, but what kind of cheese slicer would you normally find in an American household? I don’t know anyone who doesn’t own one like the one from the article, it’s that ordinary. I even own two, haha
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Comment on If you could go into hibernation and wake up in the future, would you? in ~talk
anbe LinkA bit off topic: Can anyone recommend a good fiction book on this topic? I’ve read the Bobiverse series and quite like those, so something in that ballpark. Any hidden gems? To answer the...A bit off topic: Can anyone recommend a good fiction book on this topic? I’ve read the Bobiverse series and quite like those, so something in that ballpark. Any hidden gems?
To answer the question: Well, if my life changed for the worse, I would consider it. And I think I’ll go the Futurama route and set the timer for year 3000. It’s a nice round number, and I would love to get so far ahead in time that it would barely be recognizable- like the first time I played Mass Effect (hopefully).
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Comment on Neckbreakker – Shackled To A Corpse (2024) in ~music
anbe LinkSome of the best death metal coming out of Denmark right now. I had the opportunity to see these guys live last year, and it was a freaking blast. I have a feeling they will blow up.Some of the best death metal coming out of Denmark right now. I had the opportunity to see these guys live last year, and it was a freaking blast. I have a feeling they will blow up.
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Moving to the other side of the Earth
The company I work for just announced they want to open a new office abroad, in Australia to be specific. We’re based in Denmark, and they’re hoping to have one person from here moving there,...
The company I work for just announced they want to open a new office abroad, in Australia to be specific. We’re based in Denmark, and they’re hoping to have one person from here moving there, working full time.
We already have an office in the US, so it’s not an entirely new thing for us to open an office abroad.
However, I’m really thinking about letting the company know that I would like to go, and I think there is a pretty good chance that they would let me. My wife is open to the idea too. We have one child (she would be just over 3 when we would have to move), so it’s really good timing too…Have any of you tried something like this? What was your experience like?
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Comment on Does anyone care to share a pesto recipe that they like? in ~food
anbe LinkA little thing that most recipes leave out is some sort of acid. I like apple vinegar, but a little lemon juice works well too. It really brings out many of the subtle flavors of basil and the cheese.A little thing that most recipes leave out is some sort of acid. I like apple vinegar, but a little lemon juice works well too. It really brings out many of the subtle flavors of basil and the cheese.
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Comment on Your favorite game OSTs in ~games
anbe Link ParentThat game introduced me to Alt-J for which I am forever grateful.That game introduced me to Alt-J for which I am forever grateful.
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Comment on Looking for board game suggestions for non-gamers in ~games.tabletop
anbe (edited )LinkThe one game that I’ve found everyone at least wants to try is Carcassonne. It’s dead simple, pretty luck-based (even though it doesn’t feel that way), and everyone can join. And it looks fun on...The one game that I’ve found everyone at least wants to try is Carcassonne. It’s dead simple, pretty luck-based (even though it doesn’t feel that way), and everyone can join. And it looks fun on the kitchen table, so people are easily interested.
It’s a perfect game for house rules too, as you can make it easier or harder, depending on your mood and the players. Playing with children? Just remove some of the harder to understand rules or simplify them. It’s super fun.My City is great too, it doesn’t require any specific board game knowledge, just a dead simple set of rules in a fun brick placement game.
Happy Holidays!
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Comment on ‘Anaconda’ reboot with Paul Rudd and Jack Black sets Christmas 2025 release date in ~movies
anbe Link ParentExactly. I’ve never met someone in real life who really had any idea about the original other than “is that the movie with the really big snake?” If people are offended by a reboot, I think it’ll...Exactly. I’ve never met someone in real life who really had any idea about the original other than “is that the movie with the really big snake?”
If people are offended by a reboot, I think it’ll be a very small number of people in this case.
It was a success if you check the numbers, albeit most of it seems to have come from at-home video sales like VHS… And that’s even though the movie kinda sucks, haha. -
Comment on ‘Anaconda’ reboot with Paul Rudd and Jack Black sets Christmas 2025 release date in ~movies
anbe LinkAnaconda was my go-to VHS as a child when I wanted to watch a quick, stupid action movie. I loved that movie more than most, I think. I’m excited about a remake!Anaconda was my go-to VHS as a child when I wanted to watch a quick, stupid action movie. I loved that movie more than most, I think. I’m excited about a remake!
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Comment on What are you reading these days? in ~books
anbe LinkI started Easy of Eden last week. It's my first Steinbeck book, and I'm enjoying it so far.I started Easy of Eden last week. It's my first Steinbeck book, and I'm enjoying it so far.
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Comment on What have you been eating, drinking, and cooking? in ~food
anbe LinkSo many recipes with pumpkin! There is a great variety to pick from. Today I baked an entire tray of cubed Crown Prince squash, we’ve recently had spaghetti squash, and I’m planning to make...So many recipes with pumpkin! There is a great variety to pick from. Today I baked an entire tray of cubed Crown Prince squash, we’ve recently had spaghetti squash, and I’m planning to make Hokkaido soup later this week. Go eat some pumpkins, they’re delicious.
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Comment on Japan was the future but it's stuck in the past in ~life
anbe LinkI find Japan fascinating. I have never been, but I have watched countless documentaries, travel vlogs, food videos, and other cultural tidbits about Japan. I know plenty of people who went there...I find Japan fascinating. I have never been, but I have watched countless documentaries, travel vlogs, food videos, and other cultural tidbits about Japan. I know plenty of people who went there for travel, both work and recreation, and I hope I will be able to visit myself someday. But even so, the country feels lonely and awkward. It's a weird feeling I can't seem to shake. Does anyone feel the same?
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Comment on Advice for a day in London in ~travel
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Comment on Advice for a day in London in ~travel
anbe LinkBreakfast at E Pellicci, you won’t be disappointed.Breakfast at E Pellicci, you won’t be disappointed.
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Comment on Why I’ve tracked every single piece of clothing I’ve worn for three years in ~life.style
anbe Link ParentWhere are you located, if you don’t mind me asking?Where are you located, if you don’t mind me asking?
Well, I can try.
Without spoiling too much, the book touches on some hard topics like self-harm. I personally know someone on my family who suffered from this in a period of her life, and for me the book was very insightful and relatable way to understand some of the dynamics that might be the cause of this mental struggle.
Also, I think the characters go through some of the most beautiful and realistic arcs I’ve ever read. The book was just beautifully written and that is also one of the reasons I liked it.
And even though the story was slow and very detailed, I was eager to know how the book ended, and I think that is a good sign.
I’d recommend reading a chapter or two. If you like the writing and the overall feeling, I think you will enjoy the rest of the book, even though the story is quite depressing.