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DiligentDBA @sqlmal.bsky.social · 5d

That's such a sweet little post :) Glad to see you happy.

DiligentDBA @sqlmal.bsky.social · 7d

I follow 2-3 podcasts on youtube to stay informed, engage very limitedly here, usually less than 5 mins a week. FB - no scrolling, just for dms,mostly.

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DiligentDBA @sqlmal.bsky.social · 8d

Congrats!

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DiligentDBA @sqlmal.bsky.social · 10d

I love your courage, doing this. I don't do well with solo travel, at all. I get very sensitized to being alone and am miserable.

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DiligentDBA @sqlmal.bsky.social · 11d

I strongly restrict myself to tea and dessert with socials , locally. Even with that I have to see what kind of teas and desserts are available. That has mostly helped. Ppl think its weird a bit but they get used to it.

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DiligentDBA @sqlmal.bsky.social · 11d

Ditto. And my being picky has to do with many food sensitivities am burdened with, not being fussy. Its hard.

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DiligentDBA @sqlmal.bsky.social · 12d

I don't think i know the Redmond company any more. With so many people who stood for it gone. It was once my goal to work for them and I took great pride in what they did. As a company, for tech culture. No more, its all gone. Like many things we believe are gone. Pfft. Just gone.

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DiligentDBA @sqlmal.bsky.social · 19d

A young man, son of my friend, graduate in AI and Robotics from Purdue, is looking for internship roles. Appreciate any leads anyone may have to pass on. #sqljobs

DiligentDBA @sqlmal.bsky.social · 21d

That's not bad at all... i need to look into it further. Thanks for the info!!

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DiligentDBA @sqlmal.bsky.social · 21d

My balcony garden is huge and its going to take me some investment in lights and various benches to get it all indoors before the winter.

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DiligentDBA @sqlmal.bsky.social · 25d

Delta lost it lol, yeah, it arrived 3 days later when I was getting ready to leave. But yeah, clothing. Overpriced stuff in gift shops. All the dough set aside for various fun things gone in buying clothing. Oh sigh.

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DiligentDBA @sqlmal.bsky.social · 25d

I lost my suitcase once when we were in Barcelona. I know exactly what you mean there.

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DiligentDBA @sqlmal.bsky.social · 29d

Each person's reasons are different.Many also just want to keep up w/joneses by 'going abroad'.H1b was never really anything ideal.It was intended for short term, u can't move jobs easily on it, and most cos pay less bcoz they have to do the paperwork.Its worse now w/ fee, that's all.

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DiligentDBA @sqlmal.bsky.social · 29d

Oh its an old culture, invaded thrice by various colonial powers. Of course the need for making more money are real. But there is also a thriving startup culture there. B&Bs, various restaurants, all sorts of funky stuff. BTW 'greater chances' are fairly limited on h1b.A bit more money, for sure.

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DiligentDBA @sqlmal.bsky.social · 29d

Its a big country, anything is possible. It is a good time for them to see their own potential , and they have more going for them govt wise than here btw.

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DiligentDBA @sqlmal.bsky.social · 29d

For what its worth, i am indian origin (not h1b) and consider myself an ally. am sorry for your experience there but we are not all like that.

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DiligentDBA @sqlmal.bsky.social · Sep 18

I am reminded of the Churchill quote today 'If you're going thru hell, keep going' . Lets all try to keep going, that's all we can do. take care.

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DiligentDBA @sqlmal.bsky.social · Sep 16

RIP, Redford..you were one of a kind.
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DiligentDBA @sqlmal.bsky.social · Sep 13

It is very versatile in usage and a healthy dose of protein. Also goes really well with fried rice. Just chop into small cubes, toast with a dab of ghee/butter and throw it in rice. Delicious.

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DiligentDBA @sqlmal.bsky.social · Sep 13

Everything is awful so why not?

Dessert mode ACTIVATE:

Best pie: pecan
Best ice cream: gelato, for me. Any, but tasted a honeycomb flavored that could be the best
Best donut: Not a fan
Best bar: lemon
Best cake: xmas fruitcake
Best other: taste 'Pradaman' if you are in India. Nothing like it.

Dr Eleanor Janega @goingmedieval.bsky.social · Sep 13

Everything is awful so why not?

Dessert mode ACTIVATE:

Best pie: pumpkin
Best ice cream: butter pecan or just really really high quality vanilla
Best donut: old fashioned
Best bar: lemon
Best cake: coconut
Best other: sticky toffee pudding

Anxious Rage @anxiousrage.blacksky.app · Sep 13

Dessert mode ACTIVATE:

Best pie: Sweet Potato
Best ice cream: Butter Pecan or Salted Caramel
Best donut: Devil's food
Best bar: Lemon
Best cake: Carrot
Best other: Reese's PB cups

DiligentDBA @sqlmal.bsky.social · Sep 13

Can't wait to watch.

NPR @npr.org · Sep 13

Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale takes place in 1930 and is much better than the last Downton movie. Creator Julian Fellowes cuts back on the convoluted plotting and zeroes in on emotional dynamics.