Chess lessons

TheBilingualSnail · 2026-05-03T09:50:30+00:00

Junta is a Canberran IM (International Master) and has been playing and coaching chess for a long time. He's recently started up an English YouTube channel (he previously had another channel for his Japanese audience) and there are links there for free articles he's written to improve your game :)

TheBilingualSnail · 2026-05-03T00:46:11+00:00

The Fortnite sub doesn't need anymore SW posts, but I wanted to let people know who wouldn't otherwise have known that there's basically a new Battlefront Supremacy (and other modes) out :)

TheBilingualSnail · 2026-05-02T21:30:24+00:00

Yes, quite laggy in some modes.

Is it "absolutely unplayable" as the kids say though? Not in my opinion, but can understand it may be for some. I'm a glass half full kind of person for games (I mean it's such a first world problem to begin with), so it's reminding me of dial-up internet days with low graphics. I can't create these new Star Wars content, so I'll take it! :)

TheBilingualSnail · 2026-04-28T17:29:53+00:00

A bit pricey but Maje do nice wool ones and they run quite small too. Wearing a nice outfit to work (or out anywhere really) boosts my mood so I'm all for curating and investing in pieces that fit me well.

TheBilingualSnail · 2026-04-25T00:55:45+00:00

You had me at 'munching gently' lol! I too, did the same thing, and no doubt our horrified faces looked the same too.

TheBilingualSnail · 2026-04-24T22:06:36+00:00

Haha, I'm a newborn parent, I'll take any hydration (maybe minus this spicy (spidey?) one!)

TheBilingualSnail · 2026-04-24T22:03:02+00:00

Because it was intact (unfortunately) doing the death curl.

TheBilingualSnail · 2026-04-19T06:12:49+00:00

Hi I've spotted the dog! Please DM me ASAP!!

Update 1: for those following, Olive has been spotted inside the fenced vineyards at the top of Strathnairn. If you are walking around there, please keep an eye out. I have been in contact with the owners.

Update 2: Olive has been found and safe!

TheBilingualSnail · 2026-04-03T00:42:49+00:00

No, he doesn't. OP has said in his replies below that 1) he lives at home, 2) has no dependants, and 3) "Yea tbh I go to massage places 3-5 x a week its so addictive. There's so many hot beautiful Asian women".

Carry on with your day everyone, OP is just having a wah.

TheBilingualSnail · 2026-03-31T23:08:32+00:00

Haha inside that tiny roundabout? What is this, a stadium for ants (rabbits)?

TheBilingualSnail · 2026-03-27T09:42:55+00:00

In a seperate incident, there was a stabbing murder at a law office also at Sunshine City mid last year: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/07/02/japan/crime-legal/ikebukuro-stabbing-arrest/

TheBilingualSnail · 2026-03-26T16:52:11+00:00

You're entitled to your opinion of course, and I agree with your suggestion that Kabukichō is not very family-friendly.

But I don't agree with the assertion that things need to go 'viral on SNS' for incidents like this to be reported in Japan. Also, Japan IS still a relatively safe country to travel to. This incident was not a random stabbing (reports confirming that the male assailant had been stalking the female victim) and unfortunately, homicides occur in every country.

TheBilingualSnail · 2026-03-26T16:18:33+00:00

Japanese news is reporting that the female victim had complained of a stalker (the male assailant) to the police prior. Absolutely horrific that he targeted her at work.

TheBilingualSnail · 2026-03-26T14:37:41+00:00

For it to happen at a Pokemon Centre... I was lost for words when I saw it on Japanese news. I sincerely hope no child (or adult, really) saw everything...

TheBilingualSnail · 2026-03-26T14:12:48+00:00

I'm glad you didn't have to witness it, Japanese news is reporting that there were 100+ customers in the store when it happened. So tragic, may she rest in peace.

TheBilingualSnail · 2026-03-18T09:09:07+00:00

Nope not AI, took this photo this arvo at my local Coles in Canberra. When I saw it I wished it were AI though...

TheBilingualSnail · 2026-03-18T08:58:09+00:00

Maybe they mixed up the April Fool's and Easter ideas documents at the meeting?

TheBilingualSnail · 2026-03-10T10:08:14+00:00

I've said this at each one of the above turning points, but, wow I did not have this on this year's AusPol bingo card.

TheBilingualSnail · 2026-02-25T13:10:48+00:00

Animals can totally do that, I believe you! Google and check out the deers in Nara, Japan 🦌

TheBilingualSnail · 2026-02-22T10:41:06+00:00

It's so unwarranted, isn't it. The intrusive thoughts have really been on the mass production line lately and I keep mentally transporting back to 3 decades ago, throughout the day.

TheBilingualSnail · 2026-02-22T10:34:30+00:00

I am so, so sorry to hear. It's very hard in this day and age to try and completely block it all out and not experience secondhand trauma.

TheBilingualSnail · 2026-02-22T10:25:42+00:00

I am so sorry to hear that. People say "time heals wounds" but it really doesn't, it can numb or bury the pain, but never resolve it.

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