aeki

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[–] aeki 5 points 8 months ago

I was very confused until I realized you mean flat elastic bands which I'm not so familiar with (the ones I'm used to, have square cross sections).

[–] aeki 11 points 8 months ago

So do I. This has more to do with being an terrifying entitled, out of touch billionaire. Who also happens to be autistic.

[–] aeki 3 points 8 months ago

Same in Sweden, it's understood that it's going to suck and you'll be uncomfortable but that it'll pass. It's a given for a lot of people here that it won't be a problem to stop working while sick. Just rest and small comfort measures (for me, nose spray, ibuprofen if needed, sleeping and whining to myself).

[–] aeki 23 points 8 months ago (3 children)

I'm an old millennial AuDHD and I have to resist the urge to use bold and italics everywhere for different kinds of emphasis. I'd use even more variations when available (text size, colors).

When I was younger, I used to do the same in analog form with multi colored pens when taking notes.

[–] aeki 3 points 8 months ago (1 children)

Was it because of that other post about the two genders Fe (iron) and Mn (Manganese)?

[–] aeki 1 points 9 months ago

You painted these yourself? They look so good! (I haven't seen the originals).

[–] aeki 23 points 9 months ago (2 children)

I'm not stating whether he considered it or not, but Brian May being good at one thing (physics) doesn't mean he's good at other things.

[–] aeki 3 points 9 months ago

I find it even better when you think about the oxygen instead of the food, since babies become able to breathe on their own entirely without parental intervention.

[–] aeki 7 points 9 months ago

Allemansrätten is my favorite part of living in Sweden. I come from a country that often ranks at the top of biodiversity metrics for many types of life, and yet I haven't seen any of it because everything is private.

[–] aeki 24 points 9 months ago

Well it does say "4life"

[–] aeki 6 points 9 months ago* (last edited 9 months ago) (1 children)

I agree, but I think I understand why I do it.

TL:DR Maladaptive behavior that is however ultimately harmless since I don't bother people.

I was a "gifted child"; was always like 2 school years ahead, started uni at 15 and every single person I met would praise me for being the youngest. I was immature so it got to my head. I also have always looked much younger than I am, which also invites comments. Finally, I also have AuDHD and I'm constantly anxious about not acting my age and being too immature. So I try to look at other people's ages to guide me in how I'm supposed to behave.

All of this is maladaptive and I've gotten a lot better with time, and I'm still working on it, but I'm not particularly bothered about the actual fact of having an interest in people's ages. I make sure I don't ask them about it or bother them about it, but many just offer this information on their own.

[–] aeki 4 points 9 months ago (3 children)

It's probably normal to forget. I am probably the odd one in that I'm always very aware of my age and I'm almost 40. I'm also acutely aware of the ages of people around me, and (very mildly) uncomfortable if I don't know someone's age.

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