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kingmudsy  ·  1720 days ago  ·  link  ·    ·  parent  ·  post: Pubski: July 3, 2019

Honestly, good for you. If wasting valuable resources (i.e. your time and expertise) is "Just how things are done here," it doesn't sound like an organization your need to be a part of.

Any plans for all that free time? Hobbies you want to pick back up, trips you've been wanting to take, movies you missed out on?





Devac  ·  1720 days ago  ·  link  ·  

Fortunately, after getting paid for a few freelance jobs, money isn't as tight as it used to be. Going on a hiking trip doesn't sound like a bad idea.

It's been a while since I painted anything, and would love to play on an actual piano for a change, unfortunately, that one is unlikely to happen. One of my short stories been on a backburner for the better part of a year, but I'm not in a headspace for it. Not much of a movie goer/watcher, though I won't say no to recommendations. That entire Marvel thing went completely past me, but the one I saw (Guardians of the Galaxy) was a lot of fun.

I'm kinda behind on my "obtain 1st category in two years" plan, so if there's a chess tournament nearby, I'm in. It's only completing one norm (finishing the tournament with 2000+ Elo IIRC) away for me, so it's worth a try.

Let's put it under 'undecided' for now. :P

EDIT/BTW: That internship is with my old uni, which is even more infuriating.

kingmudsy  ·  1720 days ago  ·  link  ·  

Any ideas on where you want to go hike? I've been looking at a trip on the Appalachian Trail, myself. I have a cousin who's been out there for a few months, would like to join him for a few weeks potentially.

I'm not a huge fan of the Marvel movies myself, but I really enjoyed Thor: Ragnarok for what it's worth. It's directed by Taika Waititi, and has a different vibe than the majority of them - more in line with Guardians, from what I remember!

And 'undecided' can be freeing. World's your oyster, take some time to yourself and then get after it :)

Devac  ·  1720 days ago  ·  link  ·  

Probably the Polish side of Bieszczady Mountains and their associated national park, since I wasn't there in four years. It's a great low-effort trail, with negligible light pollution and most of the time you're in a forest, which is exactly my jam.

kingmudsy  ·  1720 days ago  ·  link  ·  

That looks beautiful! You'll have to let us know if you go :)