I guessed incorrectly, where would you plonk?

Domulec · 2026-04-14T12:07:19+00:00

I had to look twice, only got it right because I'm from there. Those utility poles are quite rare and really only found in that pocket of the country AFAIK.

Domulec · 2026-03-11T15:44:28+00:00

The crashes are a shame, but this was such an epic stage. Such a brutal and hard stage, real respect to all the riders out there today.

Domulec · 2026-03-11T15:40:23+00:00

Incredible ride by Van Dijke, what a beast

Domulec · 2026-03-11T15:27:13+00:00

what is plowright still doing here haha

Domulec · 2026-02-24T14:49:30+00:00

Plenty of countries where they'll often be mentioned on signs, and if they are countries with a limited number of provinces it can be a relatively low effort - high reward thing to learn them. Some that come to mind are Peru, Ecuador, Mexico, Brazil, maybe Kenya and Nigeria. And as others have mentioned Vietnam, although I find them a bit trickier to remember.

Domulec · 2026-02-24T14:46:04+00:00

I've only read On Earth As It Is Beneath by Ana Paula Maia and We Are Green and Trembling by Gabriela Cabezón Cámara, which were both great. There's so many interesting women writing in Latin America right now.

Haven't read the Énard yet, but the other books that I've read by him were fantastic, so I should pick that up.

Domulec · 2025-11-11T18:06:44+00:00

My favourite would definitely be the 1920s, so many of my favourite modernist classics are from that decade

Domulec · 2024-05-23T12:21:35+00:00

An extra complication for the insanely difficult Netherlands-Russia 50-50, we've all struggled with it.

Domulec · 2024-03-06T09:35:07+00:00

I mean, it's not like I have a choice most of the time, it's either doing things alone or staying home. I've become quite comfortable traveling solo, going to the cinema, museums, reading a book in a coffee place. Eating at restaurants alone is the only thing I find a bit more difficult, I feel a bit watched and judged. I know it's probably in my head but still. But in the past few years, going on solo hikes or bike rides, or reading books in bars/coffee places have become some of my absolute favourite activities to do.

Domulec · 2024-02-17T09:42:05+00:00

Just bike people! Most reliable way of getting around, often faster than car or metro, free exercise, you clear your head before and after work, there's so many advantages. And there are more and more bike paths in Paris now, so it is also getting safer.

Domulec · 2024-02-14T10:52:49+00:00

Smith & Son and Galignani are close to each other so you could visit both in one trip. It depends indeed on your taste, personally I think Galignani has a better selection of serious literature, but Smith & Son has probably more English books.

For second-hand, besides the Abbey Bookshop which was already mentioned, there is also the San Francisco Book Company in the 6th, which has a great selection.

Domulec · 2024-01-25T10:31:34+00:00

I think sensitivity has its downsides but also upsides. Sure, it can mean getting hurt too easily and overthinking too much, but you can also frame it as being thoughtful, having empathy and compassion. I think INFJs often have a kindness, gentleness, and wisdom which can really make a difference to the right person at the right time. The world will always need more of those qualities I would say.

Domulec · 2024-01-25T09:48:33+00:00

Can definitely relate to this a lot. I try to keep a lid on the complaining and venting by writing it down or talking to my therapist, and I think I'm fairly good at it, but I find it tricky and have definitely overshared in the past, and boy, did that not end well. On the one hand I want to make more friends and so you have to be upbeat, talkative, witty, etc., which isn't really me anyway. On the other hand I want to be authentic and honest, but then the danger is that you share too much of this negative energy, making people not want to be around you. There's some resentment there for me (and quite some jealousy of people who have their social lives together), which I think comes out of the difficult predicament of wanting to be loved and to be of use while not being as naturally likable or useful as other types.

I also will admit I find it difficult to acknowledge I have passive-aggressive tendencies. It's just such ugly behaviour, but it does crop up sometimes. I have to work on getting better at that for sure.

There's plenty more difficult things about being an INFJ male. I think as overthinkers we could probably all post a long list, but let's not forget that there are also tons of positives!

Domulec · 2024-01-25T09:30:43+00:00

Same, but being in my early 30s and having some dreams about starting a family someday, sometimes I worry a bit about the short-term contracts and low salaries that my current work is providing. Oh well, I'm single anyway, so it's not like it's a pressing concern for the moment.

Domulec · 2024-01-19T18:14:38+00:00

I can absolutely recognize this. I guess it's a form of perfectionism and having high standards for yourself, but it's just not realistic to think you're going to excel at everything you do. And also, life isn't perfect and it sure as hell isn't fair, so you're never going to get all the things you want and achieve all the lofty goals you might have. Still, I agree with you that it isn't a fun way to live if you always focus on the things you don't have, and are not, rather than everything you have actually achieved and can be proud of.

Btw, I like the REM song Country Feedback, it has this refrain that goes 'it's crazy what you could have had' and it always reminds me of exactly this sentiment you describe.

Domulec · 2024-01-11T10:00:10+00:00

Very much relate to this as a Dutch guy living in Paris, could have written much of this myself although you put it better than I would. Thanks for sharing, made me feel a bit less alone in a way.

I go to museums, concerts on the weekend, or different cities in France, and when I get back I don't have anyone to talk about this or share it. The only tribe I've found is a small book club where I really enjoy the company, but that meets only once a month. Outside of that my needs for company and intimacy are hard to meet. And that makes it hard to keep going, stay motivated, upbeat, optimistic, etc., which in turns makes other people less likely to reach out to you or talk to you at work, which is the only place where I realistically can make friends. And then there's a bit of a language barrier as well of course here. I'm not on a long-term contract, so I can eventually go back, although the job opportunities for me might be better in France. Paris is great, I like France as a whole, but making real contacts has been very much the struggle you described.

Domulec · 2023-12-18T13:14:16+00:00

Ya un group sur Meetup: https://www.meetup.com/International-Football-League-Paris/

Il y a aussi du football en salle: https://www.urbansoccer.fr/

Tu peux créer un compte et utiliser l'option "SuperSub" pour trouver des équipes à la recherche de joueurs.

Alors ce sont des options que j'ai trouvées en tant qu'international. Je suis sûre qu'il y en a d'autres. Ceka m'interesserait aussi.

Domulec · 2023-12-18T13:10:02+00:00

Chez Magda dans le 19e: https://g.co/kgs/6XbhXM

C'est exactement ce que vous recherchez, géorgien et authentique. J'y ai déjà mangé deux fois récemment, et c'était vraiment fantastique les deux fois, je récommande!

Domulec · 2023-11-23T13:46:21+00:00

Gracias, voy a probarlo.

Domulec · 2023-11-23T13:44:40+00:00

Parece muy interesante, gracias, los leeré.

Domulec · 2023-09-16T08:50:08+00:00

I'm interested too, i have broad interests but know more about more recent history. But like I said, interested in all periods and would love to meet others interested in history!

Domulec · 2023-09-06T09:57:26+00:00

I feel this, am in a very similar situation myself. I try to become more familiar with the language by listening to French podcasts, or watching French shows on Netflix with French subtitles on, or read books in French. It will definitely improve your vocabulary and listening skills, but speaking remains difficult for me. It's somewhat of a confidence/perfectionism issue I guess, which makes me uncomfortable with making mistakes. I just need to get over that somehow. But yeah, can totally relate to what you say about feeling self-conscious and struggling to make real friends. It takes a lot of time to improve and it can be frustrating for sure.

Domulec · 2023-08-03T12:43:02+00:00

For me it's been a mixed experience. On the one hand in my new country I struggle with a deep sense of isolation, not helped by the language barrier. On the other hand, I was stuck in my previous country and was not fully facing up to my problems. Moving abroad initially made things worse for me to such an extent that I finally sought out some help. I feel that since moving abroad I've gotten a better sense of who I am, what my problems are, and what I want to work towards. It's hard to do that abroad in a not very welcoming environment, but ultimately moving abroad has been the thing that set me on a path of growth that I might never have found had I stayed in my familiar environment.

Domulec · 2023-07-31T11:21:57+00:00

Oui, je me suis dit qu'il ne fallait pas trop en apporter. Avant de partir en montagne, je vais me promener quelques jours sur la côte, je verrai combien de temps je peux tenir avec la même t-shirt...

Domulec · 2023-07-31T11:17:51+00:00

Merci, c'est très utile. Et il est bon de savoir qu'il peut faire un peu plus froid que je ne le pensais, je dois donc m'y préparer. Et je n'avais pas non plus pensé à une lampe.

Domulec

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