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5.29.25: AI Agents

I’m genuinely excited about AI agents. Just being able to say, “Find me the cheapest flight to Portugal, book an aisle seat, and lock in a 4-star hotel near the beach for under a thousand bucks,” and then have it actually do all of that—no forms, no tabs, no stress—that’s a game-changer. I waste so much time bouncing between apps trying to piece things together. If an agent can handle the full process and stick to a budget? That’s not just convenient, that’s freedom. We’re getting close to that reality, and I can’t wait to stop planning and just go.

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5.28.25: Handling Money

Handling money is a constant chore, especially when you’re living abroad and getting paid in different currencies. Between exchange rates, transfer fees, and juggling multiple accounts, it feels like there’s always something slipping through the cracks. I’ve got income coming in USD, THB, and RMB, and trying to keep track of everything while avoiding getting burned by hidden fees is basically a part-time job. Sometimes I just want one clean way to manage it all, without jumping through hoops. I know I’m not the only one dealing with this—it’s just one more thing that makes remote life feel unnecessarily complicated.

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5.27.25: Notifications

I do not understand people who have hundreds of red dot notifications on their phone’s home screen and just leave them there. How do you live like that? It would drive me insane. Every time I see a screen full of little red numbers, I feel this urge to start clearing them out. Emails, texts, app updates — whatever it is, just deal with it. Letting them pile up feels like letting chaos take over. Maybe it does not bother them, but to me, it looks like visual anxiety. I need a clean slate. Otherwise, it just feels overwhelming.

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5.26.25: Favorite Genres

I love time travel and zombie content because there is always a different, unique take on how they work. No two stories ever handle it exactly the same way. Some time travel rules are tight and complicated, others are loose and chaotic. Some zombies are slow and rotting, others are fast and almost superhuman. It keeps things fresh. You can tell the same basic story a hundred different ways just by changing the rules a little. I like seeing how different creators imagine the mechanics, the limits, and the consequences. It is familiar, but it never really feels recycled.

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5.25.25: Wireless Electricity

If I have said it once, I have said it a hundred times: wireless electricity, even though it breaks a lot of what we understand about physics, would be an absolute game changer for the planet. No more tangled cords, no more worrying about outlets, no more infrastructure weighed down by cables running everywhere. Imagine cars, homes, and cities powered invisibly, like Wi-Fi but for energy. It sounds like sci-fi, but if someone ever cracks it, everything changes. Energy would feel as free and accessible as air. Honestly, I cannot think of a single invention that would top it.

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5.24.25: No More Pee

If the devil offered you a deal where you never had to pee again, but you would lose five years off your life, would you take it? Assume your death is already fated, locked in at a certain time. No changing it, no cheating it. Five years gone, but no more annoying bathroom breaks, no getting up in the middle of the night, no pulling over on road trips. It sounds dumb at first, but honestly, the little inconveniences add up. Freedom always has a price. The real question is whether saving time now is worth giving up time later.

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5.23.25: 26 Letters

Every book ever written is just a different combination of 26 letters. That blows my mind sometimes. Every story, every idea, every world someone has built from scratch all comes from the same tiny pool of possibilities. It is wild to think about how much creativity and emotion can come out of something so simple. No new letters, no secret codes, just different ways of putting the same building blocks together. It makes you realize that limits are not really the problem. It is what you do inside the limits that matters. The canvas is small, but the art is endless.

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5.22.25: I Got You

One of the sexiest and best things I like to hear a girl say is "I got you." It hits different. It is not about money or favors or anything transactional. It is about loyalty, about someone choosing to have your back without being asked. In a world where most people are looking out for themselves, hearing that from someone you care about feels rare and real. It is a simple phrase, but it says everything. Trust, commitment, a little ride-or-die energy. You cannot fake it. When a girl says "I got you" and actually means it, that is powerful.

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5.21.25: Puttering

When young people travel to every country in the world in a short time, it feels like they burn through one of life’s biggest dreams before they even really start living. Once you have crossed every border, planted your flag everywhere, what is left? It turns the world into a checklist instead of an experience. Chasing milestones can be addictive, but after the high fades, you still have to find something deeper to build on. New goals, better stories, real connection. Otherwise, you are just stuck chasing bigger numbers with smaller meaning, wondering why it stopped feeling like anything.

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5.20.25: Puttering

Sometimes, usually on Sundays, I will go to the gym just to putter around, stretch a little, and do some light cardio. No real plan, no heavy lifting, just moving around and getting the blood flowing. I used to think if I was not pushing myself to the limit, it was a wasted workout. Now I get it. Sometimes your body just needs you to show up and keep things loose. It is not about smashing records every time. It is about feeling better afterward. Somewhere along the way, I crossed that line. I am officially old now.

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5.19.25: Peak Tech

I think we have pretty much reached peak tech when it comes to phones. Every new model is just a slightly better camera, a little faster chip, or some random feature nobody asked for. At this point, they are all good enough. You can text, call, stream, take amazing photos, and run anything you need. The upgrades feel more like marketing than real progress. I miss when new phones actually felt different, like you were stepping into the future. Now it is just small tweaks wrapped in hype. Honestly, unless yours breaks, there is no real reason to upgrade.

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5.18.25: Pandas Are Dumb

I think if pandas are so dumb and lazy, we should just let them go extinct. We spend millions trying to save them, building special habitats, flying in bamboo, setting up breeding programs, and they barely even try. It is like they have no real survival instinct left. Meanwhile, tons of other animals that actually adapt and fight to survive get way less attention. Maybe it sounds harsh, but nature sorts itself out for a reason. If a species refuses to do the basic things needed to keep going, maybe it is just their time. Not everything can be saved.

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5.17.25: TV Jargon

When you’re buying a TV, you’ve got to prioritize ultra-fractal pixelation and hyper-saturated color siphons. Forget 4K — you need at least 12K Overbeam Resolution with quad-core sparkle compression. Make sure it has adaptive luminocity coils and a plasmatic flux tuner for optimal vibe streaming. True cinephiles know that without photon-throttle technology and dynamic pixel emulsifiers, your screen’s just glorified wallpaper. Don't even look at a model without vaporwave dimmers and full-spectrum motion flares. In the grand scheme, it’s about immersive glowsurfing, triple-layer retina buffering, and omni-ambient screen weaving. Otherwise, you’re basically buying a toaster with speakers.

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5.16.25: Thoughts on Luck

Luck is the last dying wish of people who think winning happens by accident. It’s the story you tell yourself when you don’t want to face the work you didn’t put in. Sweat, on the other hand, is for the ones who understand it’s a choice — every day, every decision, every small move that stacks up over time. You don’t trip and fall into something great. You build it, piece by piece, usually when no one’s watching. When it really matters, luck is just the excuse. Sweat is the reason. One gets you nowhere. The other wins.

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5.15.25: Getting Fired

Getting fired for no real reason sucks. Especially when you’ve been showing up, getting things done, and hitting every deadline. I didn’t expect a parade or anything, but some honesty would’ve been nice. Instead, I got vague talk about a “strategic shift” and a “culture reset.” No feedback, no heads-up, just a sudden decision and a two-week severance. I worked hard, pushed through burnout, and delivered consistently. It’s frustrating, but also kind of freeing. I’ll take some time to reset, figure out what’s next, and come back sharper. Just sucks when loyalty feels like it only flows one way.

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5.14.25: Right vs. Easy

Every moment feels like a tug-of-war between the right way and the easy way. It's not always some big, dramatic thing either — most of the time, it's small choices stacking up. Do you take the shortcut or do it properly? Do you cut corners or put in the real work? It adds up fast, and honestly, it’s exhausting sometimes. But when you step back and look at it, that’s really all each day is: a series of conflicts between what’s easy and what’s actually worth doing. Most of the time, the hard way quietly wins — eventually.

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5.13.25: Bookshelf Dreams

I have this fantasy of having a wall-to-wall, floor-to-ceiling bookshelf in my home one day. Not just a small one either — I’m talking a full, massive library setup, packed with books I’ve actually read and loved. There’s something about being surrounded by stories, ideas, and knowledge that feels like the ultimate version of home to me. I picture a cozy chair tucked into the corner, a cup of coffee nearby, and nowhere else I need to be. It’s not just about the look — it’s about the feeling of building something personal, real, and completely mine over time.

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5.12.25: Quality Sleep

If I don’t get eight hours of sleep, my day is basically over before it even begins. I can fake it for a little while — coffee, momentum, whatever — but it never really sticks. Everything feels just a little bit harder, slower, and more annoying than it should be. It’s crazy how much of a difference sleep makes, but it’s one of those things I can’t cheat anymore. When I was younger, I could power through a rough night, no problem. Now, if I’m not properly rested, it’s game over before I even step out the door.

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5.11.25: Starting Fresh

I like the idea of donating all my clothes — shirts, socks, everything — and starting fresh. Imagine clearing it all out and having a few grand ready to build a completely new wardrobe from scratch. It’s not just about buying new stuff; it’s about being intentional this time, picking things that actually fit my style now instead of hanging onto random pieces from years ago. There’s something freeing about the idea of a total reset. No clutter, no “maybe I’ll wear this someday” energy. Just a clean slate, better choices, and a wardrobe that actually feels like me.

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5.10.25: Busy Bodies

People who constantly want to go out and do something are exhausting. Maybe it’s just me getting older, but the idea of always having plans feels overwhelming. Sometimes it’s good — necessary, even — to chill, recharge, and do absolutely nothing. Not every moment needs to be filled with activity or noise. There’s a lot of value in just sitting still, letting your mind wander, or enjoying your own space without pressure. I’m all for a night out here and there, but if you can’t enjoy a quiet night doing nothing, I honestly don’t know how you keep going.

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