Cheesus

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[–] Cheesus@lemmy.ca 11 points 1 week ago (1 children)

I guess the joke is on me, I've had a sinus infection or something for like a month so my nose is always either running, or clogged. Sometimes both at the same time!

[–] Cheesus@lemmy.ca 4 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Couldn't agree more. Destroying our planet faster just so people don't have to write their own emails seems insane to me. Google literally wants to use private nuclear reactors to power their AI projects... Do people really think that won't be expensive, both economically and climate-wise?

[–] Cheesus@lemmy.ca 13 points 2 weeks ago

Not surprised at all. Pearson is the worst airport I've ever had the pleasure of passing through.

[–] Cheesus@lemmy.ca 5 points 1 month ago

My brother and I quote this money to this day, such a classic.

"How could he see me?"

[–] Cheesus@lemmy.ca 2 points 1 month ago

Well that was dumb.

[–] Cheesus@lemmy.ca 13 points 1 month ago

The grass is always greener and all that. I spent the first 15 years of my adult life destroying my body in the trades. Sure the money was good, but the hours sucked and you're still dealing with idiots all the time. Maybe Tracie in accounting doesn't know to not click on every link she receives in her email, but at least she can write a coherent sentence and refrain from smoking crack in the porta-potties...

And don't even get me started on service work. People who can't use computers have nothing on people who can't change a light bulb or plunge a toilet.

[–] Cheesus@lemmy.ca 13 points 2 months ago
[–] Cheesus@lemmy.ca 9 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Mine does that too. It's usually only for around 20 seconds, so it doesn't really bother me.

[–] Cheesus@lemmy.ca 4 points 3 months ago

I did the opposite lol.

[–] Cheesus@lemmy.ca 1 points 3 months ago (1 children)

No, good guess though!

[–] Cheesus@lemmy.ca 9 points 3 months ago (3 children)

This is all excellent advice, especially regarding France. Where I live, which is only 20 minutes from Geneva, you'd be lucky to find anyone outside larger towns who can speak English confidentially. And forget about it if you have an accent other than very standard British or American.

Europeans in general appreciate the small things in life much more than Americans. Like everyone has already said, try and relax and take it all in, rather than rush from place to place trying to cram as much as possible into your trip. Have that second glass of wine, or that dessert that looks amazing, or even that afternoon nap after a long lunch. Trust me, you remember those moments just as fondly as the big ones.

[–] Cheesus@lemmy.ca 2 points 4 months ago

Lyon is pretty great. Depending on the vibe you're going for, Marseille is also pretty awesome. I'd avoid it in the middle of the summer, but shoulder season down south is amazing. The weather is great, the people are friendly (if you avoid the worst parts of town, like anywhere) and the food is a nice mix of traditional French and Mediterranean cuisine. And make sure to get a flight of Ricard.

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