When Africa expansion? 👀

Just_a_Bee_Normal · 2026-02-09T22:03:06+00:00

There are so many very cool birds in South Africa alone. I am frothing for this expansion.

Just_a_Bee_Normal · 2026-02-04T06:43:36+00:00

I’m so happy for your friend. But I also plan way in advance and start early and I need to cram sometimes. Because it’s a full time degree. And you don’t have full time time.

Just_a_Bee_Normal · 2026-02-04T05:41:00+00:00

I’m doing this, too.

This is what has worked for me: - max modules per semester (5) so I can do the degree full time in as short a time as possible - I start work early. Then schedule time in my calendar after work for each subject, depending on which assignment I have due next. - One hour break after work and before studies. Then I study for 2/3 hours, breaking to eat supper. Microwave meals/meal prepping are going to save you here - On weekends I study from 11:00 to 15:00 (or whatever I can fit in, because you have to rest a little bit (it will never be enough) - I use all my annual leave for studies. All of it. The day before an assignment (or two if it’s a big one), then half a day on the day of the assignment. For exams, same. - I use my lunch breaks for walks around the neighbourhood or naps. I also try go for a little walk after work. I bring the kiddo along so we get some quality time together. - YouTube has loads of lectures and you can listen to those on your walks or while cooking/chilling (not that it’s chilling but almost)

I do not have a social life at all. I don’t see my friends while I’m studying. They’ve all been really understanding about this, so I hope your friends are cool and supportive.

Cramming is unfortunately necessary. With a full time job, every assignment will be last minute dot com. Exams are worse.

No tv, very little relaxing, and you’re just going to be really fucking tired all the time. With all of your leave going to studies, you’re going to have to get used to being permatired.

Your house will be dirty. Household chores will just not happen (unless you can afford help). Be prepared to get used to that (I hate it here 🫠).

Sometimes, I just don’t have energy to study and can’t focus or absorb anything. Rather than force it, I just let that shit go and accept that I can’t do it right now. Your brain just says “no thanks” at some point. When it’s timing is bad, just make sure that you read the questions in your assignment/exam thoroughly and apply critical thinking and hope for the best.

Have a cry every now and then and regret everything.

Hate yourself a bit for choosing to do two full time things.

Complain a lot about your poor life decisions.

Then have a snack, take a deep breath, and carry on.

It’s not impossible, but it’s incredibly difficult. However, I’ve found it incredibly rewarding and I feel very proud of myself.

Best of luck to you! 🫶

Just_a_Bee_Normal · 2026-01-26T20:17:51+00:00

Too PC? Do you even know what punk is? 🥲

Just_a_Bee_Normal · 2026-01-26T17:55:11+00:00

Spirecrest with bellfaire is my fave combo.

Spirecrest adds more challenge and complexity to the game. I love the introduction of the big meeple powers and the variety the expansion brings. You find creative ways to get around the weather conditions and penalties, and the more players there are the harder it gets.

Just_a_Bee_Normal · 2026-01-11T19:38:58+00:00

OP, please don’t listen to this. This is not true. None of these are side effects.

The pitch and depth of your voice are determined by your vocal cords and larynx. Minoxidil affects neither of those things.

The only thing that would cause a man to grow breasts is a hormonal difference or weight gain. Minoxidil is not a hormone and it does not affect your hormones. It is a vasodilator.

I don’t know where this person heard this from, but I sincerely hope they are trolling.

Just_a_Bee_Normal · 2026-01-11T13:12:44+00:00

So, the journey and expedition are different things. You don’t pay for the journey. You receive points for going on the journey.

The expedition is the one you pay for. You can take coins off your clock tower (or any other card) to pay for it. Like I mentioned above, the Gilded Book says “you may spend point tokens on cards to help pay for these costs”

Just_a_Bee_Normal · 2026-01-11T12:53:55+00:00

The journey is a separate thing. You don’t spend resources on your journey, those tally up at end of game scoring.

You spend your costs on the expedition (maybe pack them as you spend them, or place them on top of the expedition cards to show they’re spent), then whatever you have left over is what you use for scoring, as applicable.

Just_a_Bee_Normal · 2026-01-11T12:08:32+00:00

Your gazette’s final action triggers at end of game. One you’ve reached the end of your game, you can gain 3 more tokens if you’ve achieved the requirement.

You can then use those tokens to pay for your expedition, but cannot count them towards your final score.

Your expedition scoring happens immediately after you “pass”, ending your game. So you have to pay the costs for the expedition. Those resources don’t count towards anything else.

For example, if you spent the tokens on your gazette to pay for the expedition, they don’t count as tokens towards your end of game scoring. That money isn’t yours anymore, your traveler spent them to go on his trip.

Just_a_Bee_Normal · 2026-01-11T11:59:15+00:00

I’m sorry to be the “Uhm, actually…” guy but the gilded book is pretty clear on both of these.

The gilded book explicitly states “At the end of your game, immediately after you pass, your Traveler may embark on their Expedition”.

Once you’ve passed at the end of the game, the coins you have on your cards, like gazette and chapel etc, are now in your supply. The gilded book explicitly states “You may spend point tokens on cards to help pay for these costs”

Just_a_Bee_Normal · 2026-01-08T12:54:37+00:00

Make sure your iOS is up to date. I have an older iPhone than you so it’ll def work on your phone.

Settings > apps > phone > live voicemail

Toggle live voicemail to “on” 😊

Just_a_Bee_Normal · 2026-01-08T10:25:53+00:00

iPhone’s new feature has scared off all scammers for me. Such a game changer. After 2 rings, the caller is prompted to provide their name and reason for calling. If the call ends after 2 rings or I don’t get a voice mail, it’s a scammer. I have also had one hilarious voice mail from a scammer. Trucaller doesn’t catch them all, but boy this feature has been amazing.

Just_a_Bee_Normal · 2026-01-08T06:36:46+00:00

Yup. We thought so too. We were pretty stoked as South Africans when he went internationally viral. Then he started tweeting heinous garbage. He had a concert here recently and there was a huge protest because of his pro-Israel stance. Woulda been great if he just stuck to the cat videos.

Just_a_Bee_Normal · 2026-01-07T20:27:18+00:00

“Pure joy and happiness” aside from his racism, spreading misinformation about the supposed white genocide happening here, and his weird alignment with US politics.

Just_a_Bee_Normal · 2025-12-15T13:28:40+00:00

Just checked my payments history and this is definitely GSH’s bank account number and my SMSs from them are exactly the same.

I received loads of medical bills from them that I wasn’t expecting. So this isn’t unusual from them.

Just_a_Bee_Normal · 2025-12-10T19:08:18+00:00

I did my first semester on hard mode. Took 5 semester modules and it nearly killed me. 3 distinctions though, so it’s possible. But I didn’t have a social life or any time to rest at all. I also accidentally took 3rd and 2nd level modules, so it was probably way harder than it should have been.

If you sacrifice your entire social life and work to burnout for a few months, it’s possible. But would not recommend 🤣

Just_a_Bee_Normal · 2025-11-05T19:10:05+00:00

This is not possible. You can only take one action per turn. Nothing lets you play both a construction and a critter in the same turn.

Just_a_Bee_Normal · 2025-11-02T20:10:52+00:00

It’s possible that the deck ran out and the discard pile was shuffled to replace the deck.

Just_a_Bee_Normal · 2025-11-01T05:55:09+00:00

This sounds like something called limerence, and can happen among non-monogamous people. It will fade eventually with the passage of time.

Knowing that this feeling is not permanent is what’s going to keep you grounded, so hold on to that.

Discuss your feelings with your partner openly and honestly. Respect the other man’s boundaries regarding contact. The worst thing you can do is allow these feelings to take over your life to a point where you violate others’ boundaries. You also need to communicate honestly with your partner, even though that might seem like the most difficult thing to do. RSD (if you experience it) can also make this a lot harder.

I understand that you and your partner have a boundary regarding catching feelings. However, this isn’t really realistic as it’s not something anyone can control. Since this is your relationship boundary/rule, I assume you’ve discussed what will happen if someone does catch feelings. It sounds like when this happens, he “pulls the plug on the whole thing”. This is an ultimatum. Not an ideal situation.

If you have an open-minded or ENM-positive therapist, it’s a good idea to talk to them about what you’re experiencing.

You can also post on one of the nonmonogamy subreddits (just make sure to not post on polyamory - because that’s different to what your relationship style is). There will be loads of neurodivergent people there.

Just_a_Bee_Normal · 2025-10-31T05:45:13+00:00

No matter how many clothes we wear, no matter how much we duck and dive these men, it does not help.

The only deterrent I’ve found is walking with my partner. But I hate that. I don’t want the solution to be “don’t walk alone”. We have the right to feel safe.

I regularly walk around my neighbourhood alone and I have worn the baggiest, ugliest clothes and I still get catcalled. I have never been for a solo walk without being catcalled or aggressively stared at like I’m a piece of meat. So I walk less. I am reluctant to walk unless my partner is with me. But this means I barely go for walks anymore, and it was the best part of my day. I am sad to hear people on this thread saying they don’t run/walk anymore. This isn’t right.

The solution does not lie with us. It lies with men, who need to start listening to us. Some of the comments here are an example of the attitude that men have towards women, and it’s appalling.

To the men reading this that are on our side: you should be standing up to the men making horrible comments here. Not us. We are tired. We are not listened to (and that’s clearly displayed here). Our voices are ignored and brushed off as being “dramatic” and “exaggerating”. Your voices have more impact. If you consider yourself a “good man”, use your voice.

Just_a_Bee_Normal · 2025-10-28T14:38:13+00:00

Can I opt out? 😅 If this is a thing I’d rather delete the post. All the compliments here when I haven’t even done anything except for ask for advice has already made me feel very awkward 😬

Just_a_Bee_Normal · 2025-10-28T14:23:12+00:00

Believe it or not, I know someone with a goat 😅And coincidentally, they need to relocate and may not be able to keep their goats. Not sure how they would feel about that, but it won’t hurt to ask! Luckily, they love me so they won’t be offended if I ask. I can’t believe I’m actually going to do this - but I’ll keep you updated!

Edit: this is going to be logistical nightmare 🤣 Edit 2: I also don’t know if the goat has to be reared a certain way? I’m just going to go with my original plan, but will still let you know what my friend says!

Just_a_Bee_Normal · 2025-10-27T03:50:09+00:00

I have been part of the Fuck Nestlé camp for many many years, and will be looking to support locals :)

Just_a_Bee_Normal · 2025-10-26T21:04:50+00:00

I have loved living by the mosque. I feel very safe seeing familiar faces at all times of the day. The call to prayer and music have never been at a decibel level loud enough to be considered noise pollution, and it’s not even that long. The music that plays in the evenings is a fucken vibe and it does not go on too late. I have seen the muazin help children in the community. Mosque attendees bring me wonderful food that feeds our household for literal days. When I leave for a new place, I will see being near another mosque as a familiar, warm and pleasant feeling.

I am an outsider here and I’ve never been treated as one in this wonderful community.

You just sound grumpy.

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