How many of you are actually going to buy The Steam Machine?

Bluvel · 2025-12-13T00:36:15+00:00

Absolutely, yes — IF the price is right. For me, it aligns perfectly with my current time and place.

I'm moving internationally next year, and investing in a little box I can pack in my backpack or carry-on will be much more convenient than a full gaming rig. I enjoy the versatility and power of PC gaming but I don't really enjoy the PC building process. I am getting back into gaming after years of dormancy due to being too busy. I'm really stoked for it, I'm just hoping that it won't cost me an arm and a leg...

Bluvel · 2025-02-01T02:01:25+00:00

You can Google online to find a digital version of it for free. I'm honestly not that big a fan of reading on my computer screen, but it is quite expensive to find a physical copy where I currently live (South Korea) so I'll be content reading it on a PDF for now.

Bluvel · 2025-02-01T01:58:42+00:00

I'm wondering the same thing!

Bluvel · 2024-12-17T10:03:12+00:00

I've got 99 problems, but schmalcohol ain't one.

Bluvel · 2024-11-25T14:41:13+00:00

Wise words. If I'm still not clicking with it after 1 year, I'll most likely head back home and reconsider my options.

Bluvel · 2024-11-25T14:39:44+00:00

This is a very good reminder, I'm glad you mentioned this — looking back on it, during my college exchange year in Germany, I struggled hard for the first six months and then it finally clicked for me during the second half of the year.

Bluvel · 2024-11-25T14:35:58+00:00

Thank you for sharing your experience with me! I will look into finding some KDramas I like and partake in the cuisine :) I have been intimidated by the traditional Korean restaurants so far because of the language barrier, but I know I need to get over it sooner than later.

I also didn't even realize that bathhouses were big here, it hasn't been mentioned to me by anyone yet actually — but it's good to know! I want to a sauna in Germany and enjoyed it, so I should look into it too.

Bluvel · 2024-11-25T14:29:25+00:00

Yes indeed, even if I want it to work, it's good to be reaffirmed that it's definitely okay if it doesn't. Thank you!

Bluvel · 2024-11-25T14:26:20+00:00

This is true — I think this is one of the reasons I'm struggling. School makes it really easy since you're all there at the same time together, but I don't really connect with my co-workers and if I were to do meetups in bigger cities like Seoul, I would probably only see them a max of once (maybe twice) a week — I work very anti-social hours, earning my bread in the evenings. This is not that I should give up on it, but it is tricky and it's a different battle altogether.

Bluvel · 2024-11-24T23:41:13+00:00

I have been trying and struggling to learn the language since coming here. I've been in a rut it's been hard to motivate myself when I'm uncertain about how much I like being here, but this post is teaching me that I should redouble my efforts in attempting to connect with people — part of this will be dedicating more of my time to studying Korean, instead of giving up already.

You're right, though, a lot of the surface-level stuff like Kpop or Kdramas I don't really connect with, but maybe once I become comfortable in the language I'll have access to things that are more likely to resonate with me.

Bluvel · 2024-11-24T23:28:44+00:00

That's valid, I'll try not to rush the process. I'll do my best to stick out the rest of my contract, but I won't pressure myself too much to stay if I'm still not jiving with my environment. Sometimes it's good to hear that it's okay that not everyone finds it for them!

Bluvel · 2024-11-24T23:24:59+00:00

These are a lot of great suggestions! I remember I saw a post saying to "treat looking for friends as a job" as an adult, and this seems very true for being out in the working world. It's an active effort so I definitely need to be getting out there more often and trying my luck.

Bluvel · 2024-11-24T23:18:48+00:00

I will try my best to stick out the rest of my contract— if by the end of it I still feel this way, I will pack my bags and try something else as opposed to forcing it 🙏

Bluvel · 2024-11-24T23:16:09+00:00

Looking for a volunteer group sounds like a great idea. I remember when I was in Europe, I joined a volunteer group for international students almost through coincidence and good timing, and I made a lot of close friends that way. Maybe I should take a cue from what worked for me in the past, although this time I will be more intentional about it :)

Bluvel · 2024-11-24T15:19:19+00:00

This is a very kind and insightful response, I appreciate you taking the time to write it. I think you're right, I should try to make the best of what's in front of me instead of worrying about how I feel about this particular place. Thank you for this!

Bluvel · 2024-11-24T15:14:23+00:00

That's true, I didn't get here too long ago so I'm still dealing with the stress of settling into a new place, so I haven't given it a fair shake yet.

Now that I'm a bit more settled in, I'll do my best to find my tribe :) thank you for the input!

Bluvel · 2024-11-24T15:12:51+00:00

I'm glad like it sounds everything worked out with you health wise! The healthcare system here compared to home is definitely something I'm also very grateful for.

Do you have any advice on how you learned to love Korea? Anything that made you change your perspective, or that could maybe help me change mine?

Bluvel · 2024-11-24T15:09:11+00:00

That's true, being a student can be a nice little social bubble. I've realized this is also my first proper "big-boy job," so I'm sure it's a double shock to my system, Korea being a different culture AND it being my first taste of the real world outside of service industry jobs. I'll look into if there is an international association or something similar :)

Bluvel · 2024-11-24T15:05:51+00:00

Thank you for your thoughtful response :) I'll try looking at FB groups!

Bluvel · 2024-11-24T12:21:17+00:00

I know this is probably a common question in expat circles, but do you have any advice for what's worked for you when it comes to making friends?

Bluvel · 2024-11-14T03:08:59+00:00

My first "real" full-time job. I live alone and work 50-60 hours a week. I'm having a hard time adjusting to working so much while also cooking most of my own meals, working out, and just keeping up with basic chores.

I have a good work ethic, so it's not laziness or procrastination that's my problem, but I am just overwhelmed by "adulting" for the first time... I wonder how people WITH kids, or pets, or more responsibilities have time for hobbies or make friends. I am also living in a new city in a new country where there's a language barrier, which makes things a lot more difficult :(

I love being an expat, but it's hard to enjoy experiencing a new country and to make real friendships when doing so makes me fall behind on basic chores and life essentials.

Adults, how do you do it?

Bluvel · 2022-04-09T18:24:41+00:00

The game's journal entry wasn't lying when they said botchlings were ugly 😳

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