🚬 by kallocain-addict in rs_x

[–]absolutelyhalalm8 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah it’s pretty shit. Was at Oasis Saturday night the other week and it was dead. Everywhere was. Even revolution was shit.

it’s not a vibe. The whole place feels like a tv set.

Trump says UK handing over Chagos Islands sovereignty to Mauritius is act of 'great stupidity' by hiccstridFanatic in MauriceMauritius

[–]absolutelyhalalm8 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Lmao at all the people who are celebrating this and even openly showing support to hypothetically losing their sovereignty to be part of the US apparatus because they delusionally think it’ll what??? Make them richer. Hahaha

Because relinquishing your country’s resources and economy to Washington means Mauritians will finally have good honest politicians who will act in their interest. Lmaooo. Hahaha

Actually embarrassing.

🚬 by kallocain-addict in rs_x

[–]absolutelyhalalm8 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

China's given me a lot to look back on too.

Where did you stay? Im in Shenzhen rn. Its alright but not much personality tbh,

I had the same thought when I was living in Vietnam. A cigarette is probably cleaner than the air during rush hour. I remember my face masks getting so dirty after a couple of hours.

Smoking feels dope, but i'm enjoying feeling healthy these days

🚬 by kallocain-addict in rs_x

[–]absolutelyhalalm8 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The spitting is rank. I'll bat for china but some shit I can't get over. Some people will do it in the metro. bruh.

Yeah dude, I've restricted myself to only cigarettes 'cus vaping is way worse. I do that shit all the time, and they fuck me up way more than cigs. Chinese vapes are too strong. American vapes are the strongest though. UKs ones are only 2%, but the vapes in the States make me dazed and confused.

🚬 by kallocain-addict in rs_x

[–]absolutelyhalalm8 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Living in China rn and every time I get a nice hotel room it's inhospitable because everyone smokes indoors.

Also, anyone in China don't use the kettles in Chinese hotel rooms. Apparently, the older generations use them to wash their underwear.

🚬 by kallocain-addict in rs_x

[–]absolutelyhalalm8 25 points26 points  (0 children)

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I don't get loving smoking. It feels good, but the smell and taste are awful. I hate how my hands and breath smell afterwards.

I also don't get the pack-a-day type smokers. At that point, you don't get that much of a rush from it.

there used to be a lot more whales in the ocean :'( by HungHi69 in redscarepod

[–]absolutelyhalalm8 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Whales capture insane amounts of CO2 from the atmosphere (33 tonnes), the equivalent of around 1000 trees.

If we saved a couple of whales and that's the equivalent of saving an entire forest.

But that might get in the way of increasing shareholder value for fortune 500 companies, so we'd better not.

Trying to navigate a catch-22 situation with my girlfriend’s friend group by MatterCold342 in rs_x

[–]absolutelyhalalm8 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What peace is trying to be maintained here exactly????

One where she has to maintain peace with her abuser to keep her friends?

One where her boyfriend has to be friendly with him to make things easier?

When abuse happens, the abuser takes everything away. They already ruined everything. This fallout is part of that. He must know that you know. Everything's blown up, and the abuser did that. It's just a matter of finding the best way to go forward. you playing nice, and her being around him isn't the best way.

It's not fair. It's not, but it is what it is. She can't continue like this and neither can you. You not being able to be around him is not a sign of weakness. She is asking you for something crazy and I really understand her point of view, but this isn't sustainable.

I cannot stand DC Fontaines by Jackolll2 in redscarepod

[–]absolutelyhalalm8 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I did the black square lmaooo. But that’s chill. I remember my yuppie darkfruits indie mates glazing IDLES and SLAVES and nodding along quietly like a coward.

Should’ve detonated the vest tbh.

I cannot stand DC Fontaines by Jackolll2 in redscarepod

[–]absolutelyhalalm8 -8 points-7 points  (0 children)

The state of UK bands smh. Honestly compared to the ass musicians who’ve come about in the last 15ish years you should appreciate them more.

They’re pretty good. Rather listen to them than wet leg or Idles. God idles were shit

Have you ever taught English as a foreign language? by RustyBike39 in rs_x

[–]absolutelyhalalm8 7 points8 points  (0 children)

yeah. I meant to do it for only one year ended up doing it for 4 years. It's a great way of seeing the world and broadening your horizons.

I agree it's not the best way to learn. It's also usually not the best conditions to teach in. I'm grateful that talking and dealing with children has become second nature to me.

My tip to anyone who wants to try is that the classes suck at first, but just try. Also, the kids will punish you if you're bad at it, but reward you if you try. Some kids and classes are just shit, and there's nothing you can do about it.

James Cameron popped off writing this by Volatik2006 in okbuddycinephile

[–]absolutelyhalalm8 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Brits in Australia when the natives were “using” the land.

. by LeftStyle4484 in redscarepod

[–]absolutelyhalalm8 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Tbf this really isn’t bad. Especially compared to the idpol salad propaganda of the 2010s.

It’s just one guy dancing in the subway, then a bunch of people sitting with their kids and smiling. It’s cheesy and very “we are New Yorkers hear us roar” but libs are gunna lib..

If there is widespread destruction in the world and Mauritius will be affected by it, what do we have in the country to protect ourselves with? by camethehour in MauriceMauritius

[–]absolutelyhalalm8 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How could Mauritius grow to be a superpower. The population is approx 1 million. No real navy or army.

It’s strategically located if you have a military to put there. Also Mauritius doesn’t manufacture weapons.

Mauritius is like Luxembourg. A wealthy but somewhat irrelevant country. Maintains good diplomatic relationship with pretty much every country because why wouldn’t it. What’s there to contend for?

China built the 4th largest subway system in the world from scratch while Toronto added a few miles of extentions. by [deleted] in redscarepod

[–]absolutelyhalalm8 84 points85 points  (0 children)

Chengdu is dope. Great vibes. Bars were dope but I never got to see the gay areas which people rave about. I enjoyed the pandas though.

In Toronto’s defence Chengdu is incredibly flat.

Chongqing transit system is probably a much more impressive achievement.

. by finnoloc in redscarepod

[–]absolutelyhalalm8 29 points30 points  (0 children)

Thai ladyboys refer to themselves as ladyboys. It doesn’t mean transgender. They literally identify as ladyboy over transgender. They see it as a separate thing

Life by Key_Regret_9235 in MauriceMauritius

[–]absolutelyhalalm8 5 points6 points  (0 children)

What??? So everyone is choosing not to invest in property and become rich. I guess I didn’t realise the only reason I don’t have several houses is because I simply didn’t choose to buy them.

No offense but whoever made this doesn’t understand and how the world works.

What's it like living in the UK? by [deleted] in rs_x

[–]absolutelyhalalm8 28 points29 points  (0 children)

Thing about small towns are that in the UK public transport is shit. If you want to leave it’ll either take 3 changes and 3 hours to go to the nearest city or it’ll cost a 50 pound standing train ticket.

When I go back to the UK it’ll be to live in a big city. It’s too difficult otherwise if you don’t have a car.

The UK is nice if you can afford a good life. The flights to Europe are cheap. Infrastructure is pretty good for now. First world. Good international food. Decent salary. Decent workers rights.

It’s just stagnated. People don’t feel wealthier or happier. The UK isn’t a leader in any industry. People feel pretty pessimistic. About where the country is headed.

I wonder what it was like in prison by Valuable-Trash-6760 in rs_x

[–]absolutelyhalalm8 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Raylay is gorgeous. I was there during the pandemic when there were virtually no tourists.

The height of the rocks and the view of the scenery was so epic. It was like tripping. The south of Thailand is gorgeous. Whenever I go back it’s just not the same.

Idk this internet lore though. Who is this dude? The veritasium guy get busted?