It used to be a fun event when the contestants didn’t take themselves too seriously. Lately it seems like it’s gotten even more politicized with worse entries. I might watch highlights if I read something interesting happened.

Never forget what shrinkflation did to the mullet: only the rat tail is fighting for the right to paaaartyyyyy :(

My house clothes are basic looking items in comfortable fabrics that I’m not afraid to get dirty - leggings, tshirts and tank tops, sweats and tracksuits. They’ll still be clean and cohesive.

Outside I’m more likely to wear jeans, skirt, dresses, and jewelry.

Even before AI, some employers would use a program to scan resumes for certain keywords.

There are also companies who already know who they want to hire, but post a listing anyway as a formality.

A combination of being young with a degree, working experience (possibly through an internship), and connections sounds optimal for job seekers, but I think job searching is now a tedious and soul-sucking process for the majority of people.

The article itself says that it isn’t clear whether AI is causing significant job displacement yet, but here are a few personal observations:

Companies want the best “bang for their buck”. That includes saving money on hires and giving up quality of their product for additional profits. New hires take time to screen, interview, and train - all of which takes time and money that companies appear impatient to dedicate. It would not surprise me if some of them wanted to try using AI for entry level work before resorting to hiring recent graduates.

Another thing the article mentioned which is true is diplomas not having the same worth they used to. As higher education became more accessible and more common, a four year degree became a minimum requirement on many job listings even though just as many of those jobs could be done by someone without a degree if they had adequate training on the job.

You get stuck in vehicular purgatory.

Ok, but hear me out: if we crossed it with a man, we could get ManBearOwl. Not even Al Gore would be prepared for that.

Similarly, choosing to walk almost everywhere unless it’s an emergency, even though I have transportation.

Rainbow Plant Life website has a lot of good vegan Indian recipes. I’ll share some of the ones I use. I never used soy curls but baking tofu coated in a bit of flower and cornstarch mixed with seasonings gives it a chewier, meatier texture.

Curry with tofu

Naan

Malai Kofta

Red Lentil Dahl

Tofu Palak Paneer

If anything, it makes me more curious about how it smells and tastes. I can’t help it, haha XD

This video of two Danes trying Surströmming fish had me in a laughing fit.

If you’re tired to the point that you can’t retain any new information, it’s better to take a break and try later when you’re rested.

If I’m really determined to be productive I’ll do simple tasks that don’t require thinking, like making flashcards to use for later or writing out loose ideas and paragraphs that I’ll edit another time.