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76. I came to a concert alone, but wasn't alone while I was there. I just needed to ask "are you also going to the concert", and people welcomed me to join their groups.

77. I didn't film some of my favorite moments at the concert. When I asked around for people's videos, they were so ready to share, and even found more HD videos of other fans online 🥹

this is a thread to remember (and carry!) the little kindness that i receive from people around me!

share some of your own if these remind you of someone 💛

1. i asked a coworker how to do something. a while later, she came back to see if i still need help.

2. my friend willingly drive me around to eat together.

3. a work friend skipped a bought meal to eat out with me when she learned that i had no companion that lunch.

4. my team leader noticed me having trouble following the meeting and wrote the meeting minute for me.

5. my coworkers answered my messages about work stuff on the weekend because they knew i was on probation period, a fresh graduate, and an easily panicked person.

6. my department head negotiated with HR to get me more days off work, so that I have more time to prepare my grad school application.

7. my coworker helped me with math test relating to my grad school application (he just saw me studying and offered to help, saying that he loved math. i didn't come to him for help).

8. my coworker shared his breakfast with me when we went on a trip together. we had to leave at 4.30 am, he bought breakfast at a convenience store, asked if i ate anything, and shared with me when i said i had not.

9. my ex-coworker answered my messages asking for their advice, suggesting actionable strategies and sharing their personal experience.

10. my department head, when i was new at the job and made a mistake, instead of scolding me, told me that perhaps he didn't say it clearly so i misunderstood.

11. my friend taught me how to drive.

12. my friend made time to have dinner with me, then said it was her treat, when i told her about my failed test.

13. my friends send me youtube videos/ instagram reels/ etc. about mental health on a regular basis.

14. when i was having trouble looking for a job, my friend posted my cv on her linkedin. she didn't send me the post, or connected with me on linkedin at the time. but i found the post, and she said the nicest things about me.

15. my mom noticed me buying bánh mì from a particular shop and bought me one for breakfast, without me asking.

16. my mom noticed me stressing about a test and asked me to go on a walk in the park with her.

17. my cousin, when i told her that i failed a test, asked me if i'd like to go out for dinner.

18. my friend came to my house, took me to dinner, when i told her that i failed a test.

19. my grandmother was really invested in me being admitted to my favorite grad school and told me that she prayed for me every time she saw me.

20. my grandmother noticed me liking a snack and sent some to me.

21. my dad drove me to an event and waited to drive me home after.

22. my cousin knew i needed a new suitcase and bought me one when she saw that it was on sales.

23. my coworkers texted me good luck, early in the morning, on the day of my test.

24. my coworker checking on me, asking if i was lonely when my close work friend was absent.

25. my team leader gave me fewer tasks when i was preparing for my grad school test.

26. my coworker carried stuff for me when we ran into each other at the office exit, bought me snack when we ran into each other at the office vending machine.

27. my coworker peeled shrimp for me at another coworker's wedding.

(to be continued)

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decentralize and clean up your life!!!

use overdrive, libby, hoopla, cloudlibrary, and kanopy instead of amazon and audible.

use firefox instead of chrome or opera (both are made with chromium, which blocks functionality for ad-blockers. firefox isn't based on chromium).

use mega or proton drive instead of google drive.

get rid of bloatware

use libreoffice instead of microsoft office suite

use vetted sites on r/FREEMEDIAHECKYEAH for free movies, books, games, etc.

use trakt or letterboxd instead of imdb.

use storygraph instead of goodreads.

use darkpatterns to find mobile game with no ads or microtransactions

use ground news to read unbiased news and find blind spots in news stories.

use mediahuman or cobalt to download music, or support your favorite artists directly through bandcamp

make youtube bearable by using mtube, newpipe, or the unhook extension on chrome, firefox, or microsoft edge

use search for a cause or ecosia to support the environment instead of google

use thriftbooks to buy new or used books (they also have manga, textbooks, home goods, CDs, DVDs, and blurays)

use flashpoint to play archived online flash games

find books, movies, games, etc. on the internet archive! for starters, here's a bunch of David Attenborough documentaries and all of the Animorphs books

burn your music onto cds

use pdf24 (available online or as a desktop app) instead of adobe

use unroll.me to clean your email inboxes

use thunderbird, mailfence, countermail, edison mail, tuta, or proton mail instead of gmail

remove bloatware on windows PC, macOS, and iOS X

remove bloatware on samsung X

use pixelfed instead of instagram or meta

use NCH suite for free software like a file converter, image editor, video editors, pdf editor, etc.

feel free to add more alternatives, resources or advice in the reblogs or replies, and i'll add them to the main post <3

last updated: march 18th 2025

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75. A team member has been really supportive and responsive when I speak up 🥹 It also really helps that he's from a neighboring country (to my home country) and we're both minorities in a foreign land

this is a thread to remember (and carry!) the little kindness that i receive from people around me!

share some of your own if these remind you of someone 💛

1. i asked a coworker how to do something. a while later, she came back to see if i still need help.

2. my friend willingly drive me around to eat together.

3. a work friend skipped a bought meal to eat out with me when she learned that i had no companion that lunch.

4. my team leader noticed me having trouble following the meeting and wrote the meeting minute for me.

5. my coworkers answered my messages about work stuff on the weekend because they knew i was on probation period, a fresh graduate, and an easily panicked person.

6. my department head negotiated with HR to get me more days off work, so that I have more time to prepare my grad school application.

7. my coworker helped me with math test relating to my grad school application (he just saw me studying and offered to help, saying that he loved math. i didn't come to him for help).

8. my coworker shared his breakfast with me when we went on a trip together. we had to leave at 4.30 am, he bought breakfast at a convenience store, asked if i ate anything, and shared with me when i said i had not.

9. my ex-coworker answered my messages asking for their advice, suggesting actionable strategies and sharing their personal experience.

10. my department head, when i was new at the job and made a mistake, instead of scolding me, told me that perhaps he didn't say it clearly so i misunderstood.

11. my friend taught me how to drive.

12. my friend made time to have dinner with me, then said it was her treat, when i told her about my failed test.

13. my friends send me youtube videos/ instagram reels/ etc. about mental health on a regular basis.

14. when i was having trouble looking for a job, my friend posted my cv on her linkedin. she didn't send me the post, or connected with me on linkedin at the time. but i found the post, and she said the nicest things about me.

15. my mom noticed me buying bánh mì from a particular shop and bought me one for breakfast, without me asking.

16. my mom noticed me stressing about a test and asked me to go on a walk in the park with her.

17. my cousin, when i told her that i failed a test, asked me if i'd like to go out for dinner.

18. my friend came to my house, took me to dinner, when i told her that i failed a test.

19. my grandmother was really invested in me being admitted to my favorite grad school and told me that she prayed for me every time she saw me.

20. my grandmother noticed me liking a snack and sent some to me.

21. my dad drove me to an event and waited to drive me home after.

22. my cousin knew i needed a new suitcase and bought me one when she saw that it was on sales.

23. my coworkers texted me good luck, early in the morning, on the day of my test.

24. my coworker checking on me, asking if i was lonely when my close work friend was absent.

25. my team leader gave me fewer tasks when i was preparing for my grad school test.

26. my coworker carried stuff for me when we ran into each other at the office exit, bought me snack when we ran into each other at the office vending machine.

27. my coworker peeled shrimp for me at another coworker's wedding.

(to be continued)

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74. My team at work was either working from home or in a meeting; I was really hungry so I went for lunch alone. A nice lady smiled at me as I was looking around to see if I could sit there (next to a team I've never seen before). She smiled at me again when I finished and stood up. I felt a lot less awkward and out of place 🥹

this is a thread to remember (and carry!) the little kindness that i receive from people around me!

share some of your own if these remind you of someone 💛

1. i asked a coworker how to do something. a while later, she came back to see if i still need help.

2. my friend willingly drive me around to eat together.

3. a work friend skipped a bought meal to eat out with me when she learned that i had no companion that lunch.

4. my team leader noticed me having trouble following the meeting and wrote the meeting minute for me.

5. my coworkers answered my messages about work stuff on the weekend because they knew i was on probation period, a fresh graduate, and an easily panicked person.

6. my department head negotiated with HR to get me more days off work, so that I have more time to prepare my grad school application.

7. my coworker helped me with math test relating to my grad school application (he just saw me studying and offered to help, saying that he loved math. i didn't come to him for help).

8. my coworker shared his breakfast with me when we went on a trip together. we had to leave at 4.30 am, he bought breakfast at a convenience store, asked if i ate anything, and shared with me when i said i had not.

9. my ex-coworker answered my messages asking for their advice, suggesting actionable strategies and sharing their personal experience.

10. my department head, when i was new at the job and made a mistake, instead of scolding me, told me that perhaps he didn't say it clearly so i misunderstood.

11. my friend taught me how to drive.

12. my friend made time to have dinner with me, then said it was her treat, when i told her about my failed test.

13. my friends send me youtube videos/ instagram reels/ etc. about mental health on a regular basis.

14. when i was having trouble looking for a job, my friend posted my cv on her linkedin. she didn't send me the post, or connected with me on linkedin at the time. but i found the post, and she said the nicest things about me.

15. my mom noticed me buying bánh mì from a particular shop and bought me one for breakfast, without me asking.

16. my mom noticed me stressing about a test and asked me to go on a walk in the park with her.

17. my cousin, when i told her that i failed a test, asked me if i'd like to go out for dinner.

18. my friend came to my house, took me to dinner, when i told her that i failed a test.

19. my grandmother was really invested in me being admitted to my favorite grad school and told me that she prayed for me every time she saw me.

20. my grandmother noticed me liking a snack and sent some to me.

21. my dad drove me to an event and waited to drive me home after.

22. my cousin knew i needed a new suitcase and bought me one when she saw that it was on sales.

23. my coworkers texted me good luck, early in the morning, on the day of my test.

24. my coworker checking on me, asking if i was lonely when my close work friend was absent.

25. my team leader gave me fewer tasks when i was preparing for my grad school test.

26. my coworker carried stuff for me when we ran into each other at the office exit, bought me snack when we ran into each other at the office vending machine.

27. my coworker peeled shrimp for me at another coworker's wedding.

(to be continued)

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73. A friend gifted me a capybara keyring because she saw me looking at it but didn't make the purchase 🥹

this is a thread to remember (and carry!) the little kindness that i receive from people around me!

share some of your own if these remind you of someone 💛

1. i asked a coworker how to do something. a while later, she came back to see if i still need help.

2. my friend willingly drive me around to eat together.

3. a work friend skipped a bought meal to eat out with me when she learned that i had no companion that lunch.

4. my team leader noticed me having trouble following the meeting and wrote the meeting minute for me.

5. my coworkers answered my messages about work stuff on the weekend because they knew i was on probation period, a fresh graduate, and an easily panicked person.

6. my department head negotiated with HR to get me more days off work, so that I have more time to prepare my grad school application.

7. my coworker helped me with math test relating to my grad school application (he just saw me studying and offered to help, saying that he loved math. i didn't come to him for help).

8. my coworker shared his breakfast with me when we went on a trip together. we had to leave at 4.30 am, he bought breakfast at a convenience store, asked if i ate anything, and shared with me when i said i had not.

9. my ex-coworker answered my messages asking for their advice, suggesting actionable strategies and sharing their personal experience.

10. my department head, when i was new at the job and made a mistake, instead of scolding me, told me that perhaps he didn't say it clearly so i misunderstood.

11. my friend taught me how to drive.

12. my friend made time to have dinner with me, then said it was her treat, when i told her about my failed test.

13. my friends send me youtube videos/ instagram reels/ etc. about mental health on a regular basis.

14. when i was having trouble looking for a job, my friend posted my cv on her linkedin. she didn't send me the post, or connected with me on linkedin at the time. but i found the post, and she said the nicest things about me.

15. my mom noticed me buying bánh mì from a particular shop and bought me one for breakfast, without me asking.

16. my mom noticed me stressing about a test and asked me to go on a walk in the park with her.

17. my cousin, when i told her that i failed a test, asked me if i'd like to go out for dinner.

18. my friend came to my house, took me to dinner, when i told her that i failed a test.

19. my grandmother was really invested in me being admitted to my favorite grad school and told me that she prayed for me every time she saw me.

20. my grandmother noticed me liking a snack and sent some to me.

21. my dad drove me to an event and waited to drive me home after.

22. my cousin knew i needed a new suitcase and bought me one when she saw that it was on sales.

23. my coworkers texted me good luck, early in the morning, on the day of my test.

24. my coworker checking on me, asking if i was lonely when my close work friend was absent.

25. my team leader gave me fewer tasks when i was preparing for my grad school test.

26. my coworker carried stuff for me when we ran into each other at the office exit, bought me snack when we ran into each other at the office vending machine.

27. my coworker peeled shrimp for me at another coworker's wedding.

(to be continued)

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71. My delivery was too big and heavy for me to carry home, so I had to unbox them at the store (the shipping point). An employee offered to take care of the empty boxes for me because I was out of hands to carry them out myself.

72. A stranger in the building held the door open for me when he saw me dragging in my shopping cart and bag.

this is a thread to remember (and carry!) the little kindness that i receive from people around me!

share some of your own if these remind you of someone 💛

1. i asked a coworker how to do something. a while later, she came back to see if i still need help.

2. my friend willingly drive me around to eat together.

3. a work friend skipped a bought meal to eat out with me when she learned that i had no companion that lunch.

4. my team leader noticed me having trouble following the meeting and wrote the meeting minute for me.

5. my coworkers answered my messages about work stuff on the weekend because they knew i was on probation period, a fresh graduate, and an easily panicked person.

6. my department head negotiated with HR to get me more days off work, so that I have more time to prepare my grad school application.

7. my coworker helped me with math test relating to my grad school application (he just saw me studying and offered to help, saying that he loved math. i didn't come to him for help).

8. my coworker shared his breakfast with me when we went on a trip together. we had to leave at 4.30 am, he bought breakfast at a convenience store, asked if i ate anything, and shared with me when i said i had not.

9. my ex-coworker answered my messages asking for their advice, suggesting actionable strategies and sharing their personal experience.

10. my department head, when i was new at the job and made a mistake, instead of scolding me, told me that perhaps he didn't say it clearly so i misunderstood.

11. my friend taught me how to drive.

12. my friend made time to have dinner with me, then said it was her treat, when i told her about my failed test.

13. my friends send me youtube videos/ instagram reels/ etc. about mental health on a regular basis.

14. when i was having trouble looking for a job, my friend posted my cv on her linkedin. she didn't send me the post, or connected with me on linkedin at the time. but i found the post, and she said the nicest things about me.

15. my mom noticed me buying bánh mì from a particular shop and bought me one for breakfast, without me asking.

16. my mom noticed me stressing about a test and asked me to go on a walk in the park with her.

17. my cousin, when i told her that i failed a test, asked me if i'd like to go out for dinner.

18. my friend came to my house, took me to dinner, when i told her that i failed a test.

19. my grandmother was really invested in me being admitted to my favorite grad school and told me that she prayed for me every time she saw me.

20. my grandmother noticed me liking a snack and sent some to me.

21. my dad drove me to an event and waited to drive me home after.

22. my cousin knew i needed a new suitcase and bought me one when she saw that it was on sales.

23. my coworkers texted me good luck, early in the morning, on the day of my test.

24. my coworker checking on me, asking if i was lonely when my close work friend was absent.

25. my team leader gave me fewer tasks when i was preparing for my grad school test.

26. my coworker carried stuff for me when we ran into each other at the office exit, bought me snack when we ran into each other at the office vending machine.

27. my coworker peeled shrimp for me at another coworker's wedding.

(to be continued)

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66. I met new people on a trip. It was awkward trying to talk at first, but when I stopped to fix my shoes, they waited for me.

67. I volunteer as a bartender and on my second shift, struggled to get beer from the tap, the customers waited and even asked if I wanted them to show me how.

68. A friend saved a cookie for me, introduced me to her other friend. The new friend actively make me visible in group photos.

69. A new dormmate saw me cleaning the hall (the whole floor takes turn) and gave me tips (I've lived here for 1 month ish and most of the others have been here for 2-3 years).

70. The first time it was my turn to clean the dorm kitchen, some dormmates gave me tips, checked my cleaning for me, and complimented my cleaning.

this is a thread to remember (and carry!) the little kindness that i receive from people around me!

share some of your own if these remind you of someone 💛

1. i asked a coworker how to do something. a while later, she came back to see if i still need help.

2. my friend willingly drive me around to eat together.

3. a work friend skipped a bought meal to eat out with me when she learned that i had no companion that lunch.

4. my team leader noticed me having trouble following the meeting and wrote the meeting minute for me.

5. my coworkers answered my messages about work stuff on the weekend because they knew i was on probation period, a fresh graduate, and an easily panicked person.

6. my department head negotiated with HR to get me more days off work, so that I have more time to prepare my grad school application.

7. my coworker helped me with math test relating to my grad school application (he just saw me studying and offered to help, saying that he loved math. i didn't come to him for help).

8. my coworker shared his breakfast with me when we went on a trip together. we had to leave at 4.30 am, he bought breakfast at a convenience store, asked if i ate anything, and shared with me when i said i had not.

9. my ex-coworker answered my messages asking for their advice, suggesting actionable strategies and sharing their personal experience.

10. my department head, when i was new at the job and made a mistake, instead of scolding me, told me that perhaps he didn't say it clearly so i misunderstood.

11. my friend taught me how to drive.

12. my friend made time to have dinner with me, then said it was her treat, when i told her about my failed test.

13. my friends send me youtube videos/ instagram reels/ etc. about mental health on a regular basis.

14. when i was having trouble looking for a job, my friend posted my cv on her linkedin. she didn't send me the post, or connected with me on linkedin at the time. but i found the post, and she said the nicest things about me.

15. my mom noticed me buying bánh mì from a particular shop and bought me one for breakfast, without me asking.

16. my mom noticed me stressing about a test and asked me to go on a walk in the park with her.

17. my cousin, when i told her that i failed a test, asked me if i'd like to go out for dinner.

18. my friend came to my house, took me to dinner, when i told her that i failed a test.

19. my grandmother was really invested in me being admitted to my favorite grad school and told me that she prayed for me every time she saw me.

20. my grandmother noticed me liking a snack and sent some to me.

21. my dad drove me to an event and waited to drive me home after.

22. my cousin knew i needed a new suitcase and bought me one when she saw that it was on sales.

23. my coworkers texted me good luck, early in the morning, on the day of my test.

24. my coworker checking on me, asking if i was lonely when my close work friend was absent.

25. my team leader gave me fewer tasks when i was preparing for my grad school test.

26. my coworker carried stuff for me when we ran into each other at the office exit, bought me snack when we ran into each other at the office vending machine.

27. my coworker peeled shrimp for me at another coworker's wedding.

(to be continued)

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64. I went on a trip with a friend. On days when we had to wake up early, she got up earlier and let me sleep 30 minutes more.

65. Strangers showed us how to validate our train tickets, how to manage the supermarket self check-out, etc. without us asking.

this is a thread to remember (and carry!) the little kindness that i receive from people around me!

share some of your own if these remind you of someone 💛

1. i asked a coworker how to do something. a while later, she came back to see if i still need help.

2. my friend willingly drive me around to eat together.

3. a work friend skipped a bought meal to eat out with me when she learned that i had no companion that lunch.

4. my team leader noticed me having trouble following the meeting and wrote the meeting minute for me.

5. my coworkers answered my messages about work stuff on the weekend because they knew i was on probation period, a fresh graduate, and an easily panicked person.

6. my department head negotiated with HR to get me more days off work, so that I have more time to prepare my grad school application.

7. my coworker helped me with math test relating to my grad school application (he just saw me studying and offered to help, saying that he loved math. i didn't come to him for help).

8. my coworker shared his breakfast with me when we went on a trip together. we had to leave at 4.30 am, he bought breakfast at a convenience store, asked if i ate anything, and shared with me when i said i had not.

9. my ex-coworker answered my messages asking for their advice, suggesting actionable strategies and sharing their personal experience.

10. my department head, when i was new at the job and made a mistake, instead of scolding me, told me that perhaps he didn't say it clearly so i misunderstood.

11. my friend taught me how to drive.

12. my friend made time to have dinner with me, then said it was her treat, when i told her about my failed test.

13. my friends send me youtube videos/ instagram reels/ etc. about mental health on a regular basis.

14. when i was having trouble looking for a job, my friend posted my cv on her linkedin. she didn't send me the post, or connected with me on linkedin at the time. but i found the post, and she said the nicest things about me.

15. my mom noticed me buying bánh mì from a particular shop and bought me one for breakfast, without me asking.

16. my mom noticed me stressing about a test and asked me to go on a walk in the park with her.

17. my cousin, when i told her that i failed a test, asked me if i'd like to go out for dinner.

18. my friend came to my house, took me to dinner, when i told her that i failed a test.

19. my grandmother was really invested in me being admitted to my favorite grad school and told me that she prayed for me every time she saw me.

20. my grandmother noticed me liking a snack and sent some to me.

21. my dad drove me to an event and waited to drive me home after.

22. my cousin knew i needed a new suitcase and bought me one when she saw that it was on sales.

23. my coworkers texted me good luck, early in the morning, on the day of my test.

24. my coworker checking on me, asking if i was lonely when my close work friend was absent.

25. my team leader gave me fewer tasks when i was preparing for my grad school test.

26. my coworker carried stuff for me when we ran into each other at the office exit, bought me snack when we ran into each other at the office vending machine.

27. my coworker peeled shrimp for me at another coworker's wedding.

(to be continued)

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62. I wanted to buy a secondhand desk, but had no room for it until I move out. The current owner offered to keep it at a friend's house for me.

63. A friend checked their calendar and tried to find a date to help me move.

this is a thread to remember (and carry!) the little kindness that i receive from people around me!

share some of your own if these remind you of someone 💛

1. i asked a coworker how to do something. a while later, she came back to see if i still need help.

2. my friend willingly drive me around to eat together.

3. a work friend skipped a bought meal to eat out with me when she learned that i had no companion that lunch.

4. my team leader noticed me having trouble following the meeting and wrote the meeting minute for me.

5. my coworkers answered my messages about work stuff on the weekend because they knew i was on probation period, a fresh graduate, and an easily panicked person.

6. my department head negotiated with HR to get me more days off work, so that I have more time to prepare my grad school application.

7. my coworker helped me with math test relating to my grad school application (he just saw me studying and offered to help, saying that he loved math. i didn't come to him for help).

8. my coworker shared his breakfast with me when we went on a trip together. we had to leave at 4.30 am, he bought breakfast at a convenience store, asked if i ate anything, and shared with me when i said i had not.

9. my ex-coworker answered my messages asking for their advice, suggesting actionable strategies and sharing their personal experience.

10. my department head, when i was new at the job and made a mistake, instead of scolding me, told me that perhaps he didn't say it clearly so i misunderstood.

11. my friend taught me how to drive.

12. my friend made time to have dinner with me, then said it was her treat, when i told her about my failed test.

13. my friends send me youtube videos/ instagram reels/ etc. about mental health on a regular basis.

14. when i was having trouble looking for a job, my friend posted my cv on her linkedin. she didn't send me the post, or connected with me on linkedin at the time. but i found the post, and she said the nicest things about me.

15. my mom noticed me buying bánh mì from a particular shop and bought me one for breakfast, without me asking.

16. my mom noticed me stressing about a test and asked me to go on a walk in the park with her.

17. my cousin, when i told her that i failed a test, asked me if i'd like to go out for dinner.

18. my friend came to my house, took me to dinner, when i told her that i failed a test.

19. my grandmother was really invested in me being admitted to my favorite grad school and told me that she prayed for me every time she saw me.

20. my grandmother noticed me liking a snack and sent some to me.

21. my dad drove me to an event and waited to drive me home after.

22. my cousin knew i needed a new suitcase and bought me one when she saw that it was on sales.

23. my coworkers texted me good luck, early in the morning, on the day of my test.

24. my coworker checking on me, asking if i was lonely when my close work friend was absent.

25. my team leader gave me fewer tasks when i was preparing for my grad school test.

26. my coworker carried stuff for me when we ran into each other at the office exit, bought me snack when we ran into each other at the office vending machine.

27. my coworker peeled shrimp for me at another coworker's wedding.

(to be continued)

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for a while i really did think that how amy with the doctor was just how allosexuals are 😂 i was like, i don't feel those urges so i guess i would not understand her. i forgot to consider that the show is written by people, and people either make or break the stories. i have no idea what i thought lol it was like i thought i was dumber than the writers so i must've missed something.

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5 simple exercises to awaken dormant muscles

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i wish birds brought ME presents

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art by @BottlngSunshine

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my friend and i were going to study a language together and wound up having to cancel our plans due to scheduling pressures, but! through research we came across a really cool resource for reading in a TON of languages: bloom library!

as you can see, it has a lot of books for languages that are usually a bit harder to find materials for—we were going to use it for kyrgyz, for example, which has over 1000 books, which was really hard to find textbook materials for otherwise. as you can see it also has books with audio options, which would be really useful for pronunciation checking. as far as i can tell, everything on the site is free as well.

[mauve-moonbeam]

60. I was struggling to both hold on to my bag and put on my jacket. A lady standing behind me lifted the sleeve for me so I could slip my arm in more easily. Complete stranger, I didn't ask. It was so lovely.

61. A friend texted to inform me that the country will do some emergency testing and I need not to freak out if I hear sirens blaring somewhere. Thanks for warning a clueless foreigner lol.

this is a thread to remember (and carry!) the little kindness that i receive from people around me!

share some of your own if these remind you of someone 💛

1. i asked a coworker how to do something. a while later, she came back to see if i still need help.

2. my friend willingly drive me around to eat together.

3. a work friend skipped a bought meal to eat out with me when she learned that i had no companion that lunch.

4. my team leader noticed me having trouble following the meeting and wrote the meeting minute for me.

5. my coworkers answered my messages about work stuff on the weekend because they knew i was on probation period, a fresh graduate, and an easily panicked person.

6. my department head negotiated with HR to get me more days off work, so that I have more time to prepare my grad school application.

7. my coworker helped me with math test relating to my grad school application (he just saw me studying and offered to help, saying that he loved math. i didn't come to him for help).

8. my coworker shared his breakfast with me when we went on a trip together. we had to leave at 4.30 am, he bought breakfast at a convenience store, asked if i ate anything, and shared with me when i said i had not.

9. my ex-coworker answered my messages asking for their advice, suggesting actionable strategies and sharing their personal experience.

10. my department head, when i was new at the job and made a mistake, instead of scolding me, told me that perhaps he didn't say it clearly so i misunderstood.

11. my friend taught me how to drive.

12. my friend made time to have dinner with me, then said it was her treat, when i told her about my failed test.

13. my friends send me youtube videos/ instagram reels/ etc. about mental health on a regular basis.

14. when i was having trouble looking for a job, my friend posted my cv on her linkedin. she didn't send me the post, or connected with me on linkedin at the time. but i found the post, and she said the nicest things about me.

15. my mom noticed me buying bánh mì from a particular shop and bought me one for breakfast, without me asking.

16. my mom noticed me stressing about a test and asked me to go on a walk in the park with her.

17. my cousin, when i told her that i failed a test, asked me if i'd like to go out for dinner.

18. my friend came to my house, took me to dinner, when i told her that i failed a test.

19. my grandmother was really invested in me being admitted to my favorite grad school and told me that she prayed for me every time she saw me.

20. my grandmother noticed me liking a snack and sent some to me.

21. my dad drove me to an event and waited to drive me home after.

22. my cousin knew i needed a new suitcase and bought me one when she saw that it was on sales.

23. my coworkers texted me good luck, early in the morning, on the day of my test.

24. my coworker checking on me, asking if i was lonely when my close work friend was absent.

25. my team leader gave me fewer tasks when i was preparing for my grad school test.

26. my coworker carried stuff for me when we ran into each other at the office exit, bought me snack when we ran into each other at the office vending machine.

27. my coworker peeled shrimp for me at another coworker's wedding.

(to be continued)

[mauve-moonbeam]

English translation for "Đợi"

I'm translating Vietnamese songs to English

So I recently moved to Europe for my studies, and ever since, I've been feeling this need to share more about my Vietnamese heritage. I wanted to send my new international friends Vietnamese music, but there are no lyric translations (even when I found translations, they are not that good, or they are not complete). So I created a blog, translating my favourite Vietnamese songs to English.

I am not a professional translator. I simply want to share Vietnamese music, especially indie music, to more people.

If you are learning Vietnamese, or interested in Vietnamese music and their lyrics, check out my first post!

[mauve-moonbeam]

58. I travelled to a different country with a friend. The driver announced that the tram changed route due to an accident. A man sitting in front of us turned around to ask if we spoke English, then translated the announcement to English for us. He also notified us when we should get off the tram.

59. I got the window seat on the plane and the guy in the middle seat got up to let me in, didn't sit down until I got my bag under the front seat, and offered to help me place it in the overhead cabin instead. He also got it down for me when the plane landed.

this is a thread to remember (and carry!) the little kindness that i receive from people around me!

share some of your own if these remind you of someone 💛

1. i asked a coworker how to do something. a while later, she came back to see if i still need help.

2. my friend willingly drive me around to eat together.

3. a work friend skipped a bought meal to eat out with me when she learned that i had no companion that lunch.

4. my team leader noticed me having trouble following the meeting and wrote the meeting minute for me.

5. my coworkers answered my messages about work stuff on the weekend because they knew i was on probation period, a fresh graduate, and an easily panicked person.

6. my department head negotiated with HR to get me more days off work, so that I have more time to prepare my grad school application.

7. my coworker helped me with math test relating to my grad school application (he just saw me studying and offered to help, saying that he loved math. i didn't come to him for help).

8. my coworker shared his breakfast with me when we went on a trip together. we had to leave at 4.30 am, he bought breakfast at a convenience store, asked if i ate anything, and shared with me when i said i had not.

9. my ex-coworker answered my messages asking for their advice, suggesting actionable strategies and sharing their personal experience.

10. my department head, when i was new at the job and made a mistake, instead of scolding me, told me that perhaps he didn't say it clearly so i misunderstood.

11. my friend taught me how to drive.

12. my friend made time to have dinner with me, then said it was her treat, when i told her about my failed test.

13. my friends send me youtube videos/ instagram reels/ etc. about mental health on a regular basis.

14. when i was having trouble looking for a job, my friend posted my cv on her linkedin. she didn't send me the post, or connected with me on linkedin at the time. but i found the post, and she said the nicest things about me.

15. my mom noticed me buying bánh mì from a particular shop and bought me one for breakfast, without me asking.

16. my mom noticed me stressing about a test and asked me to go on a walk in the park with her.

17. my cousin, when i told her that i failed a test, asked me if i'd like to go out for dinner.

18. my friend came to my house, took me to dinner, when i told her that i failed a test.

19. my grandmother was really invested in me being admitted to my favorite grad school and told me that she prayed for me every time she saw me.

20. my grandmother noticed me liking a snack and sent some to me.

21. my dad drove me to an event and waited to drive me home after.

22. my cousin knew i needed a new suitcase and bought me one when she saw that it was on sales.

23. my coworkers texted me good luck, early in the morning, on the day of my test.

24. my coworker checking on me, asking if i was lonely when my close work friend was absent.

25. my team leader gave me fewer tasks when i was preparing for my grad school test.

26. my coworker carried stuff for me when we ran into each other at the office exit, bought me snack when we ran into each other at the office vending machine.

27. my coworker peeled shrimp for me at another coworker's wedding.

(to be continued)