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Cake day: June 4th, 2025

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  • I believe women and men should have equal rights and opportunities and that neither should be forced into certain roles or coddled because of their gender. However I also don’t believe that acknowledging differences between men and women is sexist, nor that equal opportunities resulting in unequal outcomes is a necessarily a result of sexism. I leave it up to others if they want to consider that feminism since I never associated myself with that particular term.



  • So, I looked it up out of curiosity and the three most common explanations for the name “nurse shark” are 1) “the sucking sound they make when hunting for prey in the sand, which vaguely resembles that of a nursing baby.” 2) “derived from an archaic word, nusse, meaning cat shark.” 3) “Coming from the Old English word for sea-floor shark: hurseLink

    If you think that’s odd, you’ll find bird names even more entertaining :)

    It’s cool that you were able to get so close to one, OP.



  • If your goal was fluency, immigration, or finding employment, I would suggest learning the language of the countries where you would most like to go and which you have the most opportunity to practice in person. It sounds like you want to learn recreationally though, in which case I would say choose the one that excites you more, as you’re more likely to continue learning that way. You can also start by learning the very basics of both and see which you find more engaging before committing to studying one more intensively.











  • First, try to figure out exactly where you want to move and what options you have for long term residence. Employers will usually sponsor you for work visas if you either have skills that are in high demand, or for seasonal jobs (resorts, hotels, agriculture). Pursuing higher education or doing volunteer work can also get you a visa in some cases.

    I definitely recommend learning the local language. Not only will it improve your chances of finding work, but it’s the respectful thing to do if you plan to stay somewhere for an extended period of time. You need to think about where you will live and how you will afford to cover your expenses. Some of the seasonal jobs might offer a living space, but I wouldn’t count on it. You could also try finding remote work and living as an expat before committing to moving.

    As for food, keep an open mind and learn to cook. It will help if you don’t like the local food, save you money, and is simply a good skill to know in any case.

    Lastly, people usually migrate to places where they have something and someone familiar. I would advise learning about the culture and getting to know people who live in the place you want to move to first so that you aren’t in for a shock.


  • Explore hobbies and activities. Consistency is the key to getting really good at something, so try things out to discover what you like and working on that regularly, even if it’s a little bit at a time. It will be helpful to have a foundation by the time you’re an adult and will have less free time. Cooking is a useful skill to learn.

    Be mindful of what you post and share online and how it can affect you in the future.

    Practice saving money and spending responsibly.

    Don’t allow anyone to pressure you into things you aren’t comfortable with, especially to try to get them to like you.