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My life is, by every objective measurement, very very good.

And in spite of all of that, I struggle every day with my self esteem, my self worth, and my value not only as an actor and writer, but as a human being.

That’s because I live with Depression and Anxiety, the tag team champions of the World Wrestling With Mental Illness Federation.

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Linda went to an Ivy League university, but, like many others, found that the prestigious education came with its own set of challenges and pitfalls.

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The anti-spez crows likes to paint people who keep using Reddit as sheep. But are there people out there who actually think he's doing a good job?

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[-] CaspianXI@lemmy.world 19 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

I write a blog on Medium.

You need to have a ton of content to make any amount of money. After writing 200 articles, I started making a consistent $100/month. Not quitting my day job any time soon, but I have a lot of downtime at work, so it's a productive way to pass the time.

Oh, and the $100/month is pretty consistent. I took a month off from writing, and they still sent me money for the read time on my old articles. The pay is low... but my boss wouldn't send me a small stipend if I decided not to show up for a month. So, I really can't complain.

[-] CaspianXI@lemmy.world 11 points 1 year ago

These are people who want to be mods of communities. If you don't understand the basics of how this platform works, you probably need to spend more time as a regular user before becoming a moderator.

[-] CaspianXI@lemmy.world 6 points 1 year ago

"Bilingual" is really hard to define.

I live in Taiwan (English is my native language), and have studied Chinese to be passably fluent. I can trick people into thinking I can follow advanced conversations, interjecting comments here or there (even though I'm mostly lost -- just picking out the tidbits I do understand and commenting on them).

But am I bilingual? At the end of the day, it doesn't really matter. What matters the most is whether your level is "good enough" to do what you want! In my case, I just want to be able to go to the store, buy things, and hang out with friends. I can read the newspaper, but I'll never be able to read/write business contracts -- but that's not a goal of mine.

There are so many different shades of bilingual. Don't worry about it... and just be as good as you need to reach your goals!

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“It’s not ever as much about being a good writer as it is about being a persistent writer” --Neil Gaiman

!keepwriting@lemmy.world is a writer's community where consistency is celebrated above all else.

We understand the journey of a writer is filled with ups and downs. Whether you're a seasoned author or just starting out, we believe that persistence is the key to honing your craft. We're here to support and motivate you every step of the way.

To keep the momentum going and make writing a fun and engaging experience, we have introduced a thrilling weekly competition: the most consistent accountability team challenge!

If you're ready to embark on a writing journey filled with consistency, growth, and camaraderie, join us at !keepwriting@lemmy.world.

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[-] CaspianXI@lemmy.world 3 points 1 year ago

With great power comes great responsibility

[-] CaspianXI@lemmy.world 9 points 1 year ago

I don't cry when I chop onions. If I'm chopping dozens of them, everyone needs to get out of the kitchen because the air will get potent (but I won't notice).

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What special ability do you posess that most people don't have?

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I haven't washed my scooter in years. Can I just take it to a regular car wash?

[-] CaspianXI@lemmy.world 5 points 1 year ago

Peanut butter and cheese.

Peanut butter and pickles.

Peanut butter and raw onion slices.

Peanut butter and tuna fish.

I've tried peanut butter combined with the strangest pairings I can imagine. They've all been excellent.

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[-] CaspianXI@lemmy.world 5 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

In simple English... A number is divisible by 7 if the difference between 2 times the last digit and the remaining digits is divisible by 7.

Examples:

  • Is 14 divisible by 7? 4*2=8. 8-1=7. Check.
  • Is 28 divisible by 7? 8*2=16. 16-2=14. Check.
  • Is 182 divisible by 7? 2*2=4. 18-4=14. Check.
  • Is 1323 divisible by 7? 3*2=6. 132-6=126.
    • Is 126 divisible by 7? 6*2=12. 12-12=0. Check.

OP, if I have misunderstood your reasoning, please correct me.

[-] CaspianXI@lemmy.world 5 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

That's incredible. I would love to live in this sort of a city!

[-] CaspianXI@lemmy.world 34 points 1 year ago

My kids didn't want a dog until I planted the idea. Now, I roll my eyes along with my wife every time the kids ask for a dog.

[-] CaspianXI@lemmy.world 4 points 1 year ago

Wow, that's incredibly cheap for a car! My biggest worry worry used cars was always maintenance. Did you have a lot of problems to fix along the way?

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