How's your week going?
How's your week going?
Keeping the weekly post warm until @alyaza comes back π
What's everyone been up to? Any plans for the weekend?
I was invited to meet some OSM users. It was the first time I have ever met a Linux user in the wild. And I met several. It looks like we are forming some sort of local group of mappers. So, I suppose the week started off with a surprise.
Exciting. I miss going to Linux User Group meetings and meeting other OSS enthusiasts and seeing all the cool projects they were working on. Sadly, all our LUGs died out and are no longer a thing in my country, and I suspect it's the case in many parts of the world.
This week is being a bit of a roller coaster. I got a CPAP machine yesterday after having been on a waiting list to get one for years. I was so happy to get it! But last night was by far the worst sleep I've had in ages- the machine feels like it's suffocating me, and I apparently pushed it off my face at some point during the night, but the ridiculous app that came with the machine does not tell you what time you removed the mask or for how long, and apparently if you wake up and take a long time to fall asleep again, the app will totally ignore the initial period of sleep.
So today I'm exhausted and irritable, and woke up to excited messages from friends who were expecting the CPAP to change my life from the very first night, which was difficult to cope with, though of course I know they meant well. I hope things will get better.
It can be really tough adjusting to the CPAP. And even if you'd slept with it properly, there's no guarantee you'd feel great in the morning. Many people take weeks or months to see significant results as they make for lost sleep. That was the case for me. I still struggle with it but I'm doing better now.
I'm not sure what you mean by the machine suffocating you, but it could be a couple of things. One, if you don't have ramp on, it'll turn on full blast first thing which can be...jarring. It's possible that your mask isn't fitted correctly or that it just isn't a good match for you. That's ok! That's why we have people to help us fit them and many masks to choose from.
I'm not sure what machine you have, but if you can put an SD card in it, you might be able to get more detailed data from that.
Thanks for the kind words. When I say I feel like I'm suffocating, I mean that I feel like I can't exhale properly, which to me feels like suffocating. But it's only my first night with the machine and I don't intend to give up. Ramp is turned on, and the device says I have the nasal pillows placed properly. The device has an SD card and I plan to install OSCAR to get better data, but because of the way the system works where I live, it's better for me not to take out the SD card every single day if I can avoid it (I don't own the machine, it belongs to the health service).
Well, that is just not fun. You're nice because you know those friends of yours meant well.
That sucks. Is it something you can get used to do you think? Can imagine it's a bit of a change
Yeah, it's a big change. My adult son has been using CPAP for about two years and I've seen how much it helps him, so I am not giving up yet by any means. I'm just feeling whiny because I'm so tired of being exhausted and I guess I thought I'd see a huge benefit from day one.
Mask fit and machine settings can be tricky to get dialed in, and they make a big difference. There's a pretty good YouTuber with a channel called CPAP Reviews that may be useful for you. Your doctor and DME provider should be a good resource, and in many cases they are...buy sadly this can be hit or miss.
Thanks for that. Sadly, I'm far more likely to get useful information from the Internet than I am from my medical team. I actually turned to YouTube to "fill in" details the technician didn't bother to tell me- namely that "mask leak" with a nasal pillow can be caused by opening your mouth. I also was able to work out, thanks to videos, that the nasal pillow I was told to use was a terrible fit for me, which is why I felt like I was suffocating and unable to breathe the first night, but the correct size was thankfully in the box. It's been much smoother sailing since I swapped to the correct size pillow.
Permanently Deleted
About six years ago, I changed the password to a secondary email account I had and promptly forgot it. I mostly used that email address for junk, but it was connected to some accounts that I either still used or wanted to delete. Over the past several years, I have tried every password I could think of or find scribbled on a scrap of paper somewhere. I attempted account recovery, then advanced account recovery (where a human reviews all the information I can give them about the account). When I got a job at the company that runs this email service, I tried the internal account recovery method twice, but still was not able to convince them that it was my account.
A few weeks ago, I tried a new writing exercise. I got an old, empty notebook and started writing. I turned the page, and there it was written: the username and password to this account.
Sometimes answers appear in unexpected places. I hope you figure out your password.
Just gave me flashbacks to when I forget my debit card pin.
it was a pin Iβd used for years, used it multiple times a week if not every single day
Then one day I went to the cash point and just blanked. Lost it entirely. Poof.
Had to go through the hoops of requesting a new pin and I wasnβt able to get any money out at the time.
Wasnβt really a big deal at allβ¦. But I totally get that weirdness of just banking on something that you had used so many times before without issue. Freaked me out for a while about how my brain could have just randomly deleted that bit of information that had seemed so solid before.
Iβm not trying to compare my little inconvenience to your situation but just that you arenβt alone in the camp of suddenly forgetting a password that youβd known for ages.
I think housemate made me sick. So, climbing Mt bogong is going to be interesting...
Good luck with the climb, hope you manage ok
Is it weird to reply to my own thread? Ah well.
This week has been suspiciously good so far. Getting things done, people have largely been nice, spent the weekend with my sister's cat which was lovely. I'm just waiting for something bad to happen (super healthy I know).
No it's totally normal. I like to put my own answer in a parent comment rather than in the post body. The People (TM) will decide whether it should be at the top.
i've been exhausted, but i don't have any downtime until saturday. (hooray, beach trip!) really looking forward to sitting on the beach for several hours under the shibumiTM getting some reading done.
Hope you get a chance to recharge
thank you! :)
Shifting the pin for this week, thanks for posting this while alyaza is out π
Some virus managed to wreck inflammatory havoc around some of my nerves and the right side of my head has been numb since Thursday, my ear in pain, and a zoo of sporadic symptoms come and go π So I have been in the computer a lot. I've been working on setting up a lemmy instance and I also played in the canvas.
As for the rest of the week... I have been procrastinating on thesis writing, and I need to be done before September, so I am trying to find a source of will-power to force myself to write. But this infection is not helping me π¬
oh no :( i hope you get better soon, that sounds terrible to deal with!
Thanks! I'm at 90% now :) Things that affect the nerves are scary, but the doctor helped calm my fears as symptoms were consistent with a not-too-serious sinus infection.
What kind of thesis? Is it the MA or the PhD? I've completed both. First step is to get some glue and a paint brush. Second step is to slather your ass with the glue. Then, you sit in the chair. If it's MA, you can probably get away with less glue. Do this after you get better. Just get better really soon. Then glue your ass to the chair. You've probably learned how to write a lot by now with your ass glued to the chair. Feel better! Ass gluing isn't good for you right now.
PhD thesis! π
Gluing my ass to the chair won't be sufficient. I think I have some form of computer distraction addiction or undiagnosed ADHD, because when I am sitting at the computer I find it really hard to do what I need to do. I am able to find a universe of distractions by slightly moving my fingers, and I have an inordinate ability to psychologically (not rationally!!!) justify it as being somewhat useful. The only thing that saves me is that I can be very efficient when I do focus, but this has become more difficult as the complexity of the work increases, and so many different figures, tables, and concepts have to coalesce together to tell a story that I genuinely believe...
I would probably have a better chance trying to write with pencil and paper in an isolated island than with LaTeX in my computer....
pretty good so far! have a couple hangouts scheduled with friends, some important paperwork to do that iβve been slacking on, and a camping trip this weekend! also iβm pretty excited for all that. and iβve been getting some time to work on my jacket project, which makes me very happy.
Oh cool what kind of jacket are you making? Hope the weather is kind to you this weekend!
I got fried kayaking over the weekend so I'm staying in the shade this week. Trip lasted longer than I expected and the sunscreen got washed off when we had to portage. Going to get some cleaning done while I'm out of service. Probably going to watch The Prestige while rubbing aloe on my legs.
Ouch hope you're not too burnt! I burn so easily, I wear factor 50 SPF and still end up red. Not a fan of summer weather, though here it's mostly rained for the last week so I'm grateful for that
i feel you, i burn way easy. last time i even applied sunscreen and didnβt even go swimming or anything :/ no clue if i just have to remember to reapply it or what, but itβs a total pain haha. hope youβre feeling better soon!
I am fanatical about applying sunscreen when I'm outside which sucks cause the one time I wasn't an insane person I got cooked. On the boat I always wear a UV shirt, brimmed hat, and gloves to ensure my hands don't get sunburned because that would be the worst. I have an open deck kayak and was sitting cross legged most of the time so I have a really interesting sunburn pattern lol.
Going camping for a friend's bday Thursday through Saturday in Malibu Creek State Park! Verrrrry excited as I've been wanting to go camping so bad, it's been a few years since I've gone and it's such a crucial reset for me. I think it has to do with growing up and camping a lot. Lots of memories to rekindle, lots of moments for reflection and processing. Anyways, hope you all have a great weekend!
Hope you have a great time!
I'm from the UK so forgive the ignorance, but I thought Malibu was mostly beach?
Not a huge fan of camping personally but I LOVE a campfire and looking up at the stars. So peaceful
OMG. I love Malibu. I guess it isn't Malibu Creek, but whatever. I'd totally go camping in Malibu.
This Saturday marks the annual get together for my mother's side of the family, always held at my grandparent's old house, which happens to be in the next town over from where my wife and I live (everybody else travels for hours). It's always nice but stressful at the same time, with ~20 additional people who each have expectations of you. This week is all about making it look like we don't have a million irons in the fire.
Sounds intense, hope you get some time to unwind afterwards
Lots of fires at work but otherwise deece, thanks for asking!
My sourdough is being lame but my fermented goods are amazing.
Taking as many naps as possible before going back to university.
I'll have to go back soon and I have mixed feelings about it. I am excited, I'm just also doing my best not to let my worries get to me.
This weekend I gotta plan my goals for this year. I'm contemplating studying abroad, getting an internship, or both. I'll also be hanging out with my siblings before I leave. And packing.
Iβm going back part time in the evenings myself in September, I feel you! Though likely lots older, lol.
Is it normal to go back to uni that early where you are? In the UK students don't go back until October time. I find the differences so interesting.
Usually it's late August/early September for me. I'm going back early because I got into a program to help mentor the first years. Basically they get to start a week earlier to get accustomed to uni and I get to start a week before they do for my in-person training.
I'ma be real, it's a mixed bag. A lot of things have gone drastically wrong, even one going so far as to make me unable to walk. Yet I've had like two things that shocked me and made life slightly more tolerable.
Mostly I just want a hug. Was my birthday a couple days ago and I realized it'd been 13 years since I've had a hug. Broke me a little.
Virtual hugs incoming!! I can't ingraine how difficult that is for you :/
This past weekend had to do a bunch of house repairs and yard work. This week/currently, is going okay; been worse been better. But getting along. I have things I want to get done personally, things I need to get done, and things I have to get done. Unfortunately not in that order.
This needs to be pinned like the last one, by the way. I can't keep track. Please pin it and unpin the previous one.
Not a mod so can't from my end unfortunately
awww, you're into it like I am. We are both into it mega style. Let's get together and make the mods pin this. As a weekly thing, it is the thing to pin. Do you know how to convince the mods to pin this? I support it.
Processing the fact that I'm living in my office now. Bought some stuff I needed and fixed some small things like a statue and a lamp and so on. I hope I'll get back into first gear again sometime soon.
I arrived in Boise this weekend. I'm here for the month then moving on to my next stop. Looking forward to exploring a new city, getting in some cycling, and meeting some new people!
Work sucks but Pikmin 4 rules so it ain't all bad.
Sorry to hear that things aren't going well π hello fellow Pikmin player! How does it compare to other games in the series?
Well I only played Pikmin 2 before this and it was when I was a teen. At the time I didn't finish it because I got intimidated by the mid to late game difficulty.
The way Pikmin 4 introduced elements over time it felt like a new start. The first credit roll wasn't too hard to reach and now I feel like I might end up committing myself to 100%ing the game.
Also Oatchi. Oatchi is everything. I think it will be hard to go back to playing without the dog because it is so convenient. You can carry your Piks over obstacles, he can be an initiator tank in a fight, and you can divide and conquer by sending him to another location to guard or dig up treasure while you and your Piks do the work elsewhere. Plus he comes back to you on his own. He's a good boy.
Awful, sadly. Somehow i feel more and more alone in this world. Itβs probably a joke from the universe βyouβre gonna kill yourself anyway, why donβt I make it faster and easier for youβ
(Donβt reply to this, I just need to let it out, not interested in reaching out)
I've been drinking a lot, so it's pretty good. It's really nice to relax on vacation, drink a lot for the summer, and kill some brain cells. Also smoking more. Drinking and smoking more, for sure. I also made myself some french fries today, with grilled cheese sandwich. So, kids' menu straight out of Friendly's, drinking, and smoking. Week couldn't be better.
Glad you're having a good break! Hoping to do the same next week (minus the smoking).
Only way you can get me to quit smoking is the way I quit smoking last time I quit smoking, which was for someone else. The rest? Time for some major substance abuse and consuming of all the pork rinds. And potato chips. And artificial flavors. There's nothing quite like abusing the substances and eating deep fried food with a huge gallon of alcohol and lighting up a cigarette afterward or even during. That's vacation and summer. Can even get tanned all at the same time.
My week couldn't be better. Thank you for asking.
I'm in Miami for a work trip. Just arrived today and will head back home on Friday. Basically just getting wined and dined, which is pretty good. I've been with my company for like...16-17yrs, over two stints, so these are some of the rewards of sorts that I get for seniority. A few co-workers and I went to a Colombian restaurant and oh my god, it was great.
On a related note, my co-worker and I have made great progress on a major project we're working on. We're finally working together on it, which is excellent. In a way, we're opposites from each other in how we approach things. So when we work together on things, we're really able to shine. We had a working meeting the other day and we probably accomplished more in one day than in the last few months individually. Hopefully we'll be able to keep working together on this, even though we'll each get pulled into our own separate responsibilities (such as this Miami trip).
damn this thread is depressing. my week is good! got back on Sunday night from a vacation to Colorado with my partner. Been catching up on work and enjoying being reunited with my precious baby boys (aka our two cats). now it's Friday and I couldn't be happier! Game night tonight with the pals, and then i'm applying for new jobs this weekend. I've been at my current job for like 6 years, so that's a new adventure to look forward to.
Edit: oh and ALSO we just finished the season finale for Righteous Gemstones and I can't stop thinking about Baby Billy's Bible Bonkers. if u want to discuss that with me in the replies i am HERE
Questions that invite introspection often end up that way I think. I don't mind, sometimes you just need to shout into the void.
Sounds exciting, good luck with the job hunt!
Also cat tax please π
Cat Tax ! And thank you for the kind words π
Someone stole my identity, and the bank that they used keeps telling me they can't help me if I don't contact them with the email address I used to sign up for an account. Reminder! My identity was stolen! I didn't sign up for shit!
It's not been a good week tbh...
Had a very rough patch with my partner that we're trying to work through, but it's tough.
A lot of tears, some minor self harm, emotions on an erratic seesaw.
Weekend plans are some shopping, see my new nephew, some time with my daughters and preparations for vacation next week.
I just got a Llama 2 70B LLM (offline chat AI) working on my laptop. That is a much larger (smarter) system than I thought was possible on a laptop. It takes every bit of 64GB of RAM, and it is about as fast as AOL instant messanger on bad 56k dialup, but it works.
I think I also fixed my problem that stopped me from using text to speech AI. Now I just need to figure out speech to text, get a few billion dollars, and make an iron man suit.
Is that for training the LLM or just simply running it?
Just running
Week is going well! Planning to get some beers with friends after i finish my 12hr shift today. Starting school in two weeks and kind of dreading that but I know once i start doing it again it will become part of the flow.
Sorry to hear so many people are having a rough time. Remember that you're not the only one going through it and fluctuation is a part of life. Sending everyone love and good vibes!
Like a colonoscopy: Uncomfortable, embarassing, and with a shitty ending.
Relevant username
Hope your weekend has a better prognosis
Went pretty well.
Lol I had a colonoscopy last week. 18 months cancer free π
Week is going OK, busy like everyone else, but some lights at the end of some tunnels. Going to build a Docker instance on the home server this weekend to play with self hosted Beeper. Very hot where I am but also hoping to get some outside time anyway.
It was good in the sense that I finally finished my first diamond painting (it was huge) and I'm happy with the end result, just needs to be framed.
Been a little discouraged regarding looking for another job. I'm a therapist and all the positions in jobs sites don't pay well, are looking for fully licensed people, which I am not, or don't offer schedule flexibility. I do have some connections in the field that I'm leaning on to see what comes up and I do have a decent position waiting for me in the coming months but wanted to see what else is out there.
On the negative side, I'm not sleeping well. It comes and goes based on stress and sugar consumption and it's hard to stay on top of sometimes cuz damn it sugar is good π I'm also coping well enough with the fact that I dislike my boss and the way she runs her business, which is most of the reason why I'm leaving. I love my clients but it's a trainwreck that's been in motion for over a year.
Work has been crap but as long as I compartmentalise that bit the rest has been lovely.
Have had a really enjoyable (and knackering!) weekend with friends and family.
Not great, that's all I'll say.
My grandpa hit his head and lost most of his motor function
I'm sorry to hear that. I hope he recovers.
It's mostly good! The only really sad thing for me is that my girlfriend and I are probably not going to marry next year already, because apparently (meaning, according to the internet) the location should be planned and booked 1 to 1 1/2 years in advance. And since we originally hoped for an autumn wedding, we would have to do nothing but check with locations the coming weekends. But those weekends are already scheduled for family and friends and finishing our camper van.
Depending on what y'all are thinking for your wedding, you could always book a location that wouldn't typically be considered a wedding venue, since those won't book up as fast. I've had a couple of friends get married in mountain picnic areas, for instance.
Tough week as a parent lol. All I can think of is Morbo in Futurama when asked "How's the family?" going "Belligerent. And. Numerous."
nothing on the back though quite yet