I had planned to put a site counter on the page and a likes counter on every post outsourced to some third party script but today i have decided against.

I certainly don't care if a lot or people OR noone reads this page, so putting any kind of engagement counter somewhere would just put false expectatives on the page.

Don't let advertisers and "influencers" use your anger and outrage to try to sell you stuff or make their content go viral.

I was about to buy Omega-3 fatty acid supplements, but I realized that I could get even more Omega-3 for the same money by buying two cans of sardines each week instead. The sardines provide more Omega-3 than the supplements would and would last roughly the same.

As I mentioned in my "Better Health - Better Mood" post ( see >>>1731045487 ), I've started a routine that’s been helping me get a deeper and more sound sleep, I've completely shut down my computer at least half an hour before I try to actually fall asleep. The goal is to wind down properly and spend time actually relaxing, and it’s made a noticeable difference in the quality of my sleep.

Instead of getting lost in mindless doomscrolling, I use this time to truly relax and prepare my mind for rest. A big part of that is listening to calming ambient sounds, and I’ve found a few easy ways to make it part of my nightly ritual.

One of the simplest methods is to put on a YouTube video with relaxing sounds like rain or gentle wind. Here’s an example I really like, such as this one.

Another great option is A Soft Murmur, which lets you mix your own custom soundscape using sliders for different ambient noises. You can use it right on their website, and they also have an app if you prefer.

Finally, there's MyNoise. It’s similar to A Soft Murmur, but with a MASSIVE library of ambient sounds to explore, from classic rain sounds to more imaginative options like fantasy forests and cinematic atmospheres. While some of the soundscapes are locked behind donations, there are plenty of free ones to enjoy for hours to end. This one is meant to be used for sleeping and for doing other stuff like as background noise for work, reading, writing or any other kind of activity.

These tools have really helped me unwind at the end of the day, and I hope they can be helpful for you too!

The internet on the whole became a lot more mental these last days. Like i said i am not gonna talk about politics here, but i know exactly the reason of this.

Chill a bit will ya? IDK... take a walk, go to the park, have a picnic, something.

"Better health - Better mood" plan

1.- Sleep at a reasonable time and set a consistent sleeping routine.

2.- Try to add more exercise and physical activity to the day.

3.- Try to add more Omega 3 fatty acids to the diet, in food or supplements.

4.- Take breaks regularly (every hour or so) at work.

5.- Try to read more pages each day

6.- Shutdown the computer at least half an hour before sleeping.

7.- Reduce sugar consumption.

8.- Buy one or two plants for the bedroom.

9.- De-clutter living and work spaces.

10.- Use sundays to try to go out and catch some sun.

Grab a book and read it.

The best weapons you have against the evils of the modern world is wisdom and knowledge.

Reading is punk, reading is radical, reading is non-conformist.

In a world overwhelmed with noise and distraction, reading is your quiet rebellion.

Books offer the rare gift of time-tested knowledge, free from the fleeting pull of trends.

Each page you turn sharpens your mind, strengthens your spirit, and arms you with insight.

Through books, you gain perspective, you gain knowledge, your mind grows.

You build resilience, see patterns, and learn to ask the right questions.

Reading equips you to face the challenges of today with clarity and conviction.

Grab a book, open your mind, and fortify yourself with the ultimate shield: knowledge.

It's crazy to think how hooked i became to this song, almost 30 years after it was released and without having ever played the game.



I've always said that there's enough old media that i haven't appreciated yet that i could live my entire life without paying attention to new releases of anything ever.

I really don’t understand this trend of websites working against their own users by concealing more information, stripping away the interactive and social features people used to rely on. Features we once took for granted are disappearing.

Look at YouTube, for example. First, they removed the dislike button, and now they’re inching toward changes like hiding certain metrics entirely like the ones of the picture. Xitter has taken away or restricted many core functions, and Netflix keeps reversing decisions that initially made them the go-to streaming platform.

I know a lot of people shrug and say, ‘Where else are we going to go?’ And maybe, in cases like YouTube, that’s fair since true alternatives are rare. But just passively accepting these changes only encourages platforms to keep eroding the experience. They’re free to make it worse without much consequence.

Personally, I’m cutting down on my reliance on these sites that keep ‘pulling this kind of crap.’ Sure, it means I miss out on some things, but it’s worth it to avoid all the compromises they push on us. Since YouTube cracked down on ad blockers, I’ve minimized my time on the platform. Sorry, YouTube, but I’m not waiting through the hottest indian music hit or an hour-long ad or unskippable content.

Then there’s Reddit. I’ve recently stopped using it as well, and I’d probably quit Xitter if they pushed things too far. The limits on daily views they introduced a while back already made me take a year-long break. Luckily, I haven’t found myself affected by the likes being hidden or restrictions on blocking since those aren’t features I use much, but who knows what’ll be next? Nothing is off the table if i get my experience messed up with.

I get that these are for-profit companies, aiming to increase revenue and engagement, but so many of these choices feel counterproductive. It makes me wonder, are these decisions even human-driven, or is an AI behind these changes?

Are we heading back to square one, where websites start to feel like TV channels, giving users no say in their experience? The only choice left to us is to watch or walk away.

It’s a pretty bleak outlook if you ask me. But there’s a bit of hope, sites like Neocities and the Fediverse seem to keep alive the community-driven, user-oriented internet that i'd like to see make a comeback.

The Fediverse! I have stuff to say about the fediverse... but that’s a topic for another post.