Ran out of boors and writing prompts this week. Enjoy a flower! 🙂
The photo is from Sozopoli.
Lantana
Category: Random
What are you curious about?
Work excluded, the answer is Rockets and Math.
I recently rediscovered my interest in math and occasionally watch long math videos on YouTube. I’m subscribed to Mathologer, but I let myself be tempted by other YouTubers. The social networks noticed and started trying to challenge me with high school level tasks.
I would also watch some rocket launches live. The next on my list is the chopstick attempt – Starship 5.
Hansol CRT
Someone left a broken CRT computer display next to the recycling bins. It brought memories.
Back in 1998, my first color screen was like this, or very close to it. Same brand – Hansol, and the same look from behind. I don’t remember the exact model but I remember the smell of fresh plastic and static electricity. The smell remained for months and I loved it.
It was very surprising to see how my website looked in color. I built it with the previous black and white display. In a sense, this purchase forced me to rewrite my website and learn some JavaScript.
The challenge is real
What’s your favorite game (card, board, video, etc.)? Why?
I play Chess. I’ve even attended some OTB tournaments (in person, phones off, real chess pieces). Chess is a game in which you primarily play against yourself. You get better by studying it rather than playing it. This makes it low-stress. You can move the pieces without thinking, relying solely on instincts and preparation.
Unlike most phone games, an online chess game lasts minutes and is over. No need to check your armies, buy battle passes, or collect items. No dopamine releases, game loops, p2w upgrades, megaboxes. You can miss a month without chess and you won’t even notice it.
I also play Uno because I have a 5-year-old UNO master at home who insists on beating me.
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