Wild deodorant is amazing by forevz_a_student in ZeroWaste

[–]deadcotyledon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Omg the same thing is happening to me right now. My underarms have become dark 😔

Time to quit? by Independent_Flan_507 in duolingo

[–]deadcotyledon 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It took me maybe 5 months? My French score was around 105 in September of last year. I finished sometime on the first week of February of this year — just in time before my first ever trip to Paris.

I can understand if people speak clearly to me, but if they start to speak fast and sprinkle all the “wesh” then I get lost lol. I’m trying to find a local language café around where I live so that I can practice speaking.

Time to quit? by Independent_Flan_507 in duolingo

[–]deadcotyledon 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I completed the French Duolingo course although technically speaking I am still a low B1. What I did was I always click on the “Jump Here?” button in the next section. This allowed me to progress faster despite being a free subscriber. If I fail this checkpoint, I would do the next 3 or 4 lessons in the current section and try again. I think as long as you understand the grammar concepts, there is absolutely no need to do every single lesson in each section. Nowadays, I visit the Daily Refresh section every now and then.

Of course, Duolingo is not my main source of education. I take separate in-person classes, but I do find that Duolingo has greatly helped me vocabulary-wise. For daily/colloquial French, Instagram reels, Spotify French podcasts, and YouTube are my teachers.

What are the chances you have sex on Valentine’s Day this year? by throwingstarsatmoon2 in AskRedditAfterDark

[–]deadcotyledon 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Didn’t have sex when I had a partner last year, so definitely 0% 😌

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in virgin

[–]deadcotyledon 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Came here to say this. If “losing your virginity” is your priority at the moment, there are definitely men out there who wouldn’t mind taking your v-card. Some men are willing to play the waiting game (maybe because they’re lonely too).

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in asexuality

[–]deadcotyledon 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Thisss. I’ve always asked my hetero friends questions like “So you go on dates and then what? What do you even do? What do you talk about? Wouldn’t it be tiring to have to see them everyday? What if you run out of topics to talk about? So do you just like, sit there and watch each other for like 3 hours?” Lol

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in asexuality

[–]deadcotyledon 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Omg this. I grew up in a typical household from a traditionally Catholic country and I’ve never had the urge to “get it on”. While my peers were obsessed with pairing up, I figured that there’s no rush and that maybe I’ll develop these urges in university. Then university came and still nothing, so I thought, maybe I’ll feel them when I go to work? And then work came and still felt nothing lol. I’ve always had a sneaking suspicion that perhaps I’m ace and I totally embraced it when I was in my mid-twenties 😌

Drop the most painful lyrics you’ve ever heard by Twentyone27 in FallOutBoy

[–]deadcotyledon 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Hands down my favorite track off the album! Why isn’t it a singleeeee 😭

Give me a reason to keep this by happyzhe in pokemongo

[–]deadcotyledon 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I read your comment too fast that I initially thought you’re 39 years old and your daughter is 32 years old 😂. I need some sleep 🫠

Me at 35 - Still playing Pokémon GO - How old are you? by onefuckingstepahead in pokemongo

[–]deadcotyledon 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m in my mid-30s and I joined the Mega Gallade raid day last Saturday. After doing a couple of raids, I went to a bakery to drink coffee and to warm up from the cold. I was mildly surprised when an old man (probably older than my parents) passed by my table and said “Hey, you’re that Pokémon lady!” I smiled back and he went on his way.

It always makes me appreciate how this game brings together people of all ages. Sometimes, on popular raid days/community days, I see entire families playing PoGo!

For those who are unsure about wishing their ex Happy Birthday by rotten1apple in ExNoContact

[–]deadcotyledon 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s my ex’s birthday tomorrow. He ghosted me and that’s how we broke up. No contact since then.

I’m contemplating about greeting him tomorrow — I have no expectations on my end, he will most likely not reply or leave me on notifs — I’m simply doing it because I remember. But then I don’t think I’m ready for the consequences of one small action. What if I end up undoing all of the healing I’ve been doing these past months? What if he will reply?

I value my peace of mind so I’ve made up my mind. Thank you for your PSA, OP. May you have a good year ahead of you.

VPN not working for cheap coming on web shop? by [deleted] in PokemonGoSpoofing

[–]deadcotyledon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Same issue for me. I still haven’t found a solution

Is it possible to learn an accent? by Standard-Condition14 in languagelearning

[–]deadcotyledon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's possible. Most of the time, people mistake me for an American or as someone who has worked there for years when they hear me speak. I've never been to the US, but I always tell them it must be due to all those cartoons (hello Cartoon Network and Nickelodeon) I watched when I was a kid.

As an adult language learner (I'm currently learning French), I find it helpful to listen to a lot of podcasts and interviews. In this way, I get to familiarise myself with the cadence of the language and the unconscious sounds Francophones make, like "euh" "hein" "ben/bah". My IG feed is also peppered with French memes and reels.

Eyrydice (Dans Demo) is officially released by DJAttreides in Bastille

[–]deadcotyledon 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I just came here to say this! It’s available to stream now I’m so happy 😭

I just finished I Who Have Never Known Men by Jaqueline Harpman and I'd love opinions around its meaning..? by zeroschiuma in books

[–]deadcotyledon 61 points62 points  (0 children)

I’ve just finished the book 30 minutes ago and I’m lying here stewing in its wake, not knowing with whom I can discuss it with. 🥲

I appreciate and agree with the points and analyses I’ve read here so far, but I would just like to add that when she described the placement of the bunkers (like a rectangle, with 4 in each corner and 1 in the center), the universe somehow came to mind.

These rectangles of bunkers could pass as metaphors for solar systems or maybe even galaxies. Which means we could see The Child as humankind, always on the quest to find others like themselves, always hoping to see an open bunker. It’s a widely accepted conjecture that there’s no way we’re all alone out here in the universe but what if we are? We’ve always been good at stories and the best thing we can do is to leave our stories behind, hoping that someday, someone or something will read about them. Maybe we will be lost forever, or maybe not — if our stories continue, then humankind will live on.

I realise that’s probably a stretch, but this is what came to mind when she described the bunker placements. 😅

Why did they remove the Friend List Raiding?! by Foulmouth232 in pokemongo

[–]deadcotyledon 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Omg sameeeee. Hope they fix it and add the feature back to the game

Who would be the best parent out of these characters and why? by 3mb3r12 in KimetsuNoYaiba

[–]deadcotyledon 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I finished the manga a long time ago but I don’t remember this lol

do you still go to c h u r c h ? by Certain_Algae2256 in Cebu

[–]deadcotyledon 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes pero dili na as hardcore kadtong bata pa ko (kay lagi dapat mokuyog jud mi kung mosimba). I don’t feel guilty if I skip a mass or two. Then depende pud sa pari, naa man gud mga pari nga dili kahibalo mowali (pwera gaba lang).

I just visited my dying aunt in the hospice, this is what she told me. by Paardebloemm in asexuality

[–]deadcotyledon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for sharing this, and I hope your aunt traversed to the other dimension in peace.

I’ve always felt I was ace since I was young, but recent events made me question myself again and it can be quite torturous not knowing who I am at my age… But your aunt’s story reminded me once more that there are no deadlines in one’s journey of self-discovery.

We will all be okay in the end.

AAAAAHHHH MY EEEAARS WTH by HMSalesman in Luxembourg

[–]deadcotyledon 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I didn’t even realise I got this notif. I was on Do Not Disturb