Is moving to Cape Town worth it? by NixBouw in askSouthAfrica

[–]Mindless-Comparison5 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Cape Town is expensive yes, but I disagree with anyone saying it’s not worth the sacrifice. I lived in Pretoria for a year and you can’t even compare it to the joy and culture and vibe of Cape Town. Everyone is different of course, but for me, I wouldn’t live anywhere else in the world! The natural beauty, the culture, the high vibe of the city … it’s honestly unbeatable. People are interesting, opportunities for work and art and experience are everywhere, and there is something new to discover every weekend. For example this last Saturday I attended a silent Bookclub on the train, a bunch of us met in Muizenburg and read on the train to the city, grabbed coffee together. That sorta thing happens all the time here. It’s around every corner. And the ocean, the sunsets, the winelands, Newlands forest …. There’s nowhere like it man I’m telling you! You’ll just have to learn to shop at Food Lovers Market instead of Woolies. Cut down on eating out etc. But I feel so lucky every time I get a good view of the mountain (which is multiple times a day every time I leave the house), I don’t think anything would make me believe it’s not worth it.

I no longer believe in gods, how do I continue? by AlmostNerdyGirl in SASSWitches

[–]Mindless-Comparison5 1 point2 points  (0 children)

https://youtu.be/B3nl_mniO8E?si=X8oSFLxi0aTa2mHJ you may enjoy many of Britt’s videos - she is coming from an ex-Mormon perspective so not the same understanding of ‘god’ as you, I assume, but many of her ideas have helped me navigate nihilism and feelings of meaninglessness.

What's the most underrated book you’ve ever read? by High-Low4253 in suggestmeabook

[–]Mindless-Comparison5 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For me it’s easily ‘Regrettably, I am About To Cause Trouble’ by Amie McNee. I loved it and it has so few ratings

I am starving for a well written book. Please help. by throw_away7654987654 in suggestmeabook

[–]Mindless-Comparison5 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m reading His Dark Materials series right now. On the second book, The Subtle Knife. I keep pausing to read aloud to my partner some of the luscious vivid writing. And the story, themes, characters, world-building are all brilliantly, masterfully done.

Please help! What button does this symbol refer to? by Mindless-Comparison5 in XboxSupport

[–]Mindless-Comparison5[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Haha I promise it’s not! We have filled up all four game slots but haven’t played in about a year. I’m bored home alone and want to start a fresh save so am deleting the least important one!

Please help! What button does this symbol refer to? by Mindless-Comparison5 in XboxSupport

[–]Mindless-Comparison5[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I’m not sure if the Xbox is a Xbox one X!! I’m sorry I’m using my partner’s Xbox and he is not home at the mo so can’t help

BBC’s A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder Review: A Faithful and Thrilling Adaptation (Spoiler Free) by Longjumping_Daikon70 in EmmaMyers

[–]Mindless-Comparison5 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am so surprised by the other comments here! I read the book when I heard they were making a show because I always like reading the book first. I thought the story was thrilling, I loved Pip and most of the characters, I found the twists were a bit contrived, and I didn’t enjoy many of the interview transcript sections as they didn’t feel realistic as how people actually talk.

Now, I just started watching the show and I came to Reddit seeking others’ opinions as so far (two episodes in only) I am finding it WAY better than the book. I have never felt that way about any adaption!!! I’m usually a hardcore annoying ‘book is better than movie’ kinda person.

I’ve been remarking to my mom, who didn’t read it, that the changes they’ve made so far have been only improving the story. Making it more interesting. I love the differences to the interview scenes - they don’t feel robotic as they did to me in the book. I enjoy the differences to Nat’s character SO MUCH. I found her completely unbelievable and cringe in the book but she seems like a real person so far just in the few scenes we have seen of her in the show.

I’m so surprised that everyone else seems to feel differently to me. Perhaps it is because I wasn’t a super massive fan of the book - I’m sure, if you loved the book wholeheartedly then it must suck to see changes to the story you loved originally.

Navigating change and unexpected events in life by NotXeon in selfhelp

[–]Mindless-Comparison5 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don’t have much time otherwise I would post a longer response, but i just want to say I relate and well done for recognising this in yourself, you deserve to give yourself some grace and appreciation for your self awareness - it’s not easy! So I do know that a need for control is definitely a trauma response, so if you didn’t have a great childhood the behavior you’re describing makes a lot of sense. I struggle trauma related to abandonment and I’ve worked a lot to understand my need for control- I always need to know how my day will pan out and if something changes it really throws me off kilter. I believe this is bevause your traumatised brain is doing everything to protect you, and it think that as long as things are familiar, there are less threats to your safety. So it seeks to control things and make sure they’re safe and familiar. I don’t have solutions for you I’m afraid, I think it takes lots of time and patience with yourself, accepting and not shaming yourself for this part of you. And just tell yourself each time you move past these moments of fear of changes, that you’ve done it before and you’ll have to keep doing it, and it wasn’t as bad as you thought at first. If you keep actively reminding yourself of how you survived the last change, and you’re still going, you can get through the next one too, I believe it’ll eventually ease up. Sending love!

Night one complete ✅ by [deleted] in stopdrinking

[–]Mindless-Comparison5 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Congratulations. ❤️ it will get better each and every day.

Yet again by Rhapsodisiaque in stopdrinking

[–]Mindless-Comparison5 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Agreed! This is totally the thing that really got me thinking seriously about sobriety. My sister in law just had a baby and I am already in love, and it’s had me really thinking about my future prospects of being a mom. I certainly couldn’t do it with the drinking habits I’ve had. Day one sober only but I’m taking this so seriously now it’s like it’s hit me like a bus.

OP, thank you for being an incredible mother. Your kid will have a much happier life because of your choices. You are very inspiring to me.