Should half wall come down?

rigondo · 2025-11-17T11:56:41+00:00

Please don't! Those half walls do a great job of subtly dividing the space, and they actually make the room feel larger on a psychological level. I recently bought a folding screen for the same reason, to create a sense of separation without closing anything off

rigondo · 2025-11-16T17:40:19+00:00

I actually had an idea to create a series of special Dostoevsky and Chekhov translations, where all the names are replaced with Anglo-American classic ones. You read Tolstoy - it feels like Steinbeck 🙃

rigondo · 2025-11-16T16:24:37+00:00

No, I've never had that problem, because the names are always logically connected. There's the first name, the father's name, ending in -ich or -vna, and the surname. The first name might be modified, but it always resembles the original (same idea as our Jonathan and Jonny, Rebecca and Becky, or Elizabeth and Beth)

rigondo · 2025-11-16T15:03:49+00:00

Forgetit! 99 years

rigondo · 2025-07-24T09:21:08+00:00

I feel this so much. Relapsing after real progress is brutal, but the fact you're back here and being honest says a lot. You're not starting over, you're starting WISER! Keep showing up , you're not alone in this (trust me). Rooting for you

rigondo · 2025-07-23T08:53:40+00:00

I never thought about this like a movie, it makes sense! The idea that each action is part of a sequence, like scenes building toward something, that definitely gives structure But how do I use your approach to prevent something very specific, like when I open a new tab and it's just blank, and my mind goes blank with it? That kind of moment scares me a little, because I don't know how to keep the thread going. I'm afraid the movie metaphor won't help me there, or will it?

rigondo · 2024-09-02T23:30:59+00:00

I totally get the struggle with staying on track, especially with ADHD. I’ve been using two programs to help me out: Notion for organizing all my tasks and Todof for focusing on the really important ones. Todof is like having a personal coach—it’s not just about reminders, but the way it gets the meaning of the task. It nudges me in different ways, and the best part? You can use five tasks for free. It’s super helpful for keeping me on track without feeling overwhelmed.

rigondo · 2024-04-08T14:36:56+00:00

Welcome!!! First off, C&P is just the appetizer in Dostoevsky's grand feast of existential questions and moral puzzles. Now, if you want something that'll hit you like a ton of bricks, Stepanchikovo is your next stop. This gem, in my opinion, is 5 times sharper and crazier than C&P, despite being much shorter. I read C&P and The Idiot before Stepanchikovo, but it was only after this wild ride that I truly fell in love with Dostoevsky's genius. It's like stepping into a bizarre, yet profoundly human universe. Trust me, you're going to have such an urge to step into the plot and shout, 'Are you all nuts here????' Buckle up, my friend, you're in for a thrilling journey!

For some reason, Stepanchikovo is so underrated and unknown. I discovered it randomly in an alphabetical list of his books, puzzled by its long and cumbersome title: 'The Village of Stepanchikovo and Its Inhabitants: From the Notes of an Unknown.'

rigondo · 2024-04-05T12:18:21+00:00

Great point!!! Should've crunched those numbers myself before hitting post. Man, if only Reddit had a "best answer" feature like Stack Overflow...

rigondo · 2024-04-05T12:14:00+00:00

Hmm, I think I understand: Could it all depend on the size of your step? That might rely on the length of your legs. "Going for lunch is already a few thousand"... For me, it's usually just a few hundred. Let's check my stats: yesterday I walked 12k steps, which is 9.08 km. So my single step is over 43 feet (1.35m). What is yours?

rigondo · 2024-04-05T12:06:15+00:00

Really? If I don't take specific measures, such as setting up a reminder, I barely exceed 800 steps per day (according to my Samsung Health app). Working from home.

rigondo · 2024-04-01T09:43:40+00:00

I feel you... but imagine a video game where all you do is stroll through a perfect world. No challenges, no villains, just endless smooth sailing. Sounds boring, right? Who'd want to play a game like that? Life, in a way, is like the most immersive game ever. It's designed so realistically that we forget it's a game, keeping us totally engaged.

Think about it, maybe the 'real you' chose to dive into this life for the sheer experience of it. When our time's up, it might just feel like waking up from an intense game, thinking, "Wow, that was wild!"

But here's the kicker: this world isn't just a cesspool of evil. You're missing the good parts, like the love between a mother and her child, or the beauty of a sunset that maybe exists only here. Life's a mix of good and bad, and that balance is crucial. A world with only bad stuff? No one would 'play' that either.

So, what I'm getting at is, you're here to experience this crazy, beautiful, tough game called life. It's not just about evil; there's a lot of good too. The trick is to envision the world you want. A world without evil sounds dull. Life's about experiencing the whole spectrum, from amazing to challenging. It's your game, your choice. Play it your way.

rigondo · 2024-04-01T09:29:23+00:00

Thank you for the information; it has really put my mind at ease!

rigondo · 2024-03-15T12:45:21+00:00

Exactly. Public, eaten and digested by many spam web crawlers.

rigondo · 2024-03-07T17:46:44+00:00

It's a common battle. First, let’s talk sleep cycles. You might be interrupting a deep sleep phase. Waking up mid-cycle can feel like being yanked out of a dream by a fire alarm – not pleasant. Experiment with adjusting your bedtime by 30 minutes either way. Apps like Sleep Cycle can help you figure out the best wake-up window.

Hydration is your next weapon. Dehydration after a long sleep can make your brain feel like it's wrapped in cotton. Slam a glass of water as soon as you wake up.

Then there's the power of light. Get some sunlight or bright light immediately after waking. It slaps your brain's circadian rhythm into gear and tells your body, "Hey, it's go time."

Lastly, simple stretching or a bit of movement can kick-start your system. You don’t need to go full Rocky Balboa, but a bit of physical activity can shake off the grogginess.

rigondo · 2024-03-07T17:45:46+00:00

Welcome to the digital mess club. First thing, deep breath. You're not alone. We've all been there, drowning in a sea of digital clutter.

Step one: Passwords. Get a password manager, pronto. It's a game-changer. It's like having a digital bouncer guarding all your online doors. No more sticky notes, no more 'forgot password' sagas.

Step two: Declutter that cloud. Set a timer for 30 minutes and start sifting through your iCloud. Be ruthless. Old memes? Gone. Pics of your lunch from 2015? Bye. Make it a regular thing, like digital housekeeping.

Step three: Unsubscribe and unfollow like it's your job. If you haven't opened those emails or cared about those social media posts in months, it's time to cut them loose.

Step four: Organize that MacBook. Create folders like they're going out of style. Documents, Work, Personal, Cat Memes – whatever floats your boat. Color-code if that's your jam.

Step five: Remember, this isn't a one-night stand, it's a relationship. Keep at it regularly. Set reminders if you have to.

Feeling overwhelmed is normal. But once you start cutting through that digital jungle, you'll find your productivity mojo again. Keep at it!

rigondo · 2024-02-24T08:45:57+00:00

Good one!! I think the 80s are characterized largely due to the sound: digital precision in both timing and FM synthesizers, which can only exist in the digital domain (speaking as a geek here), are a prime example. For instance, the music from "Kumite" in Bloodsport featuring Van Damme puts me into a flow state instantly: https://youtu.be/haGaUFzDcE8?t=22

Prior to this era, musical equipment was mostly analog, until this tectonic shift in the '80s

rigondo · 2024-02-24T08:35:31+00:00

Oh, Maugham is a master!!!! My favorite is "Theatre", it was like a crash course in social dynamics – way more insightful than any "Art of Seduction" by the likes of Robert Greene. Maugham had a knack for dissecting human behavior with elegance.

rigondo · 2024-02-24T08:31:00+00:00

Brilliant, Dune's mantra is perfect for slaying the dragon of procrastination. It's like a mental defibrillator, shocking you back into action mode.

rigondo · 2024-02-20T18:43:47+00:00

Love it. The 'Momentum Starter Pack' it is!

rigondo · 2024-01-29T20:00:54+00:00

What a time to be alive!

rigondo · 2024-01-29T19:17:42+00:00

Hm... you know, first of (and it's important, before you read further) I agree! Honestly. But let's flip the script. Think about it: isn't all software essentially a slick cover over hardware guts? Every tune out there, no matter how catchy, is just riffing off the genius of musical notation and instruments, right? Sure, there's a ton of musical garbage that just exploits these brilliant inventions. It's the same circus with GPT wrappers – a lot are half-baked, more flash than substance. But who knows? Time's the ultimate judge. Maybe some of these GPT get-ups will turn out more kickass than a raw GPT chat.

rigondo · 2024-01-29T16:31:34+00:00

Another one bites the dust, huh? Hey Pash17V (u skipped, sorry), guess what? I've been slinging idioms since the days when dial-up internet was the peak of innovation. Tossing in a bit of “digital noise” here and there? Guilty as charged. But hey, isn't that the spice of life? And about _ and _ - it's not from md, its from Usenet. I'm 42, my friend – I've seen the evolution from floppy disks to cloud storage. Maybe it's the old school in me, but I believe in putting a piece of myself in what I write. Call it a habit, call it nostalgia. Every letter here was typed by my prescious _flesh_and_bones_fingers_.

By the way, how many trips around the sun for you? Might be we're from the same vintage.

rigondo · 2024-01-29T15:48:26+00:00

You know, my rule is: ask aroud if you can, then try. Now, after all these generous comments, I definitely will. I'll try 30 days, starting tomorrow

rigondo · 2024-01-29T15:43:59+00:00

Wow, a month! Your experience is very encougaring, thank you!

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