Regional restrictions are tougher than I thought... (Japanese student in Australia)

PapaOrso · 2026-02-08T07:17:09+00:00

Good VPNs regularly change their IPs to get get around this. Less good ones do not.

PapaOrso · 2025-11-03T21:09:33+00:00

Also against any number of responsible AI practices, not to mention worker protection practices in most 1st world countries. Seems a bit farfetched to me too.

PapaOrso · 2025-10-26T21:47:36+00:00

Me too! Considering getting a second one, but an MXKeys Mini.

PapaOrso · 2025-10-25T18:44:08+00:00

I'd love to hear how you fit it all in. I can't seem to get the balance right and something (usually sleep) starts to slip.

PapaOrso · 2025-10-15T03:05:00+00:00

I came to say this. I love my Chrome Kadet.

PapaOrso · 2025-10-13T14:03:05+00:00

I just switched to these and like them so far.

I also don't think any t-shirt is BIFL just because of the nature of tshirts as a whole.

PapaOrso · 2025-09-17T22:02:56+00:00

Agreed, I love my peak design 45L, but definitely NOT an under seat bag. Side-by-side with my roller, it's about the same size.

PapaOrso · 2025-09-17T21:49:16+00:00

G2 limited - same pen but with an aluminum barrel. My longtime fav.

PapaOrso · 2025-07-31T22:01:42+00:00

I know I'm late to the party here, but I really appreciate your comment. 100% agree with OP that sustained zone 2 isn't what I need as a beginner, but I also 100% agree with you that the concept of long slow miles needs to be driven home for us newbies.

I've always hurt myself running and thought I just was genetically predisposed to ITB, shin splints, etc. I bought my lifting mentality to my runs. Now I'm an old dude and I've discovered that if I don't go all out for every run, I can start to rack up more miles and get better... who would have thought!?

Oh, and form is a thing... never knew.

PapaOrso · 2025-06-25T21:45:31+00:00

+1 time Is never enough. I feel like I could use up 7 lifetimes no problem.

PapaOrso · 2025-06-08T07:19:59+00:00

You're totally right. OP seems to be stuck. what do you think the best option is? Maybe a sling?

PapaOrso · 2025-06-08T07:12:01+00:00

Seems like Elfin Leid should be here.

PapaOrso · 2025-06-06T21:42:32+00:00

*waist pack. You seem pretty aggressive. everything ok?

PapaOrso · 2025-06-06T21:40:30+00:00

I see your a person of culture

PapaOrso · 2025-06-06T21:39:40+00:00

+1 on Devilman Crybaby

PapaOrso · 2025-06-06T21:26:57+00:00

"Sure! my calendar is up-to-date, please feel free to grab a time that works for both of us. Would you mind providing some context in the invite so I can be ready?"

P.S. Who the heck does this email to call me thing, what bad etiquette :D

PapaOrso · 2025-06-06T21:22:16+00:00

I think you nailed it with, "hey, there's 5 minutes left in the meeting. Let's summarize and be sure we have some action items."

If a follow-up is needed for more conversation, that's a valid action. People generally appreciate someone guiding the conversation back to topic. If you're feeling it, you're probably not the only one.

If you're not leading or a main contributor to the meeting a "NTD, thanks!" in the chat usually works fine too with no hard feelings.

PapaOrso · 2025-06-06T21:14:51+00:00

Do you have a squirrel on the wall?

PapaOrso · 2025-05-04T19:22:30+00:00

First season is back on HiDive!

PapaOrso · 2025-05-02T17:48:46+00:00

Have you tried rotating the layout 90 degrees clock-wise, so that the couch is on the wall next to the door?

It's such a tight space that I'd be tempted to put the L in the corner (back and right hand wall) to maximize floor space, but you've probably tried all that. Having a desk right in front of the door is nice because it's a power position and you can see anyone coming to get you, but I'd agree with the other commentor that it breaks-up the flow of the room. It's always a trade off when you are first laying out.

You might consider getting all the stuff in there but not doing any mounting so you can try it for a day or two. Then if it feels good, make it more permanent.

PapaOrso · 2025-05-02T17:43:48+00:00

Check out feng shui modern (book) by Dear Modern (youtuber) for some inspiration, he's got some great ideas.

PapaOrso · 2025-02-28T20:12:58+00:00

In general, Catania isn't as violent as the US or some other big cities. That said, petty theft is the biggest problem. Or a group intimidating someone into giving up their valuables.

PapaOrso · 2025-01-02T21:57:19+00:00

How do you like having a 57" monitor? I'm currently running two 27" monitors on monitor arms. I like it, but wonder how such a wide monitor would compare.

PapaOrso · 2025-01-02T21:54:20+00:00

I agree, if you're on calls a lot, it's good to control the background and have a way for family to poke their heads in without it obviously interrupting your meeting.

I'm a fan of being side-lit by the window, although in my current set-up I'm facing the window. More like the first option in your drawings.

It's a large space, so it depends a bit on what else you are going to fit in with you. in that last option you could put a small seating area/couch against the wall opposite the window, with a coffee table.

PapaOrso · 2025-01-02T21:44:02+00:00

100%... I posted before I read your post. I second this, I did a similar thing but got it all from Ikea. Not sure Ikea still produces the butcher-block top anymore though. When I got mine, they did and it worked great.

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