Went in for a work experience placement interview in college. Got the position. Went back, and when the HR guy said, âGood to see you againâ or something, instead of saying âGood to see you tooâ, it came out, âGood for youâ.
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Why am I the only one posting?
Awkwaaaard
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An awkward momentâŚ
So I was busy in the kitchen the one day and I needed to fart, needless to say it was a shart which then led to me having to run to the loo and leave a nice little dirty trail on the way there.
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Any grown man who claims theyâve never shat themselves are lying.
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Word of caution - any awkward moment that happens in front of family will never, ever be forgotten and you will constantly be reminded of that one timeâŚ
My sister wonât let me forget the time that I misspelt my name when I was ordering a pizza over the phone - henceforth she often calls me âGarhamâ instead of âGrahamâ
Now my revenge - I wonât let my sister forget the time I witnessed her answer the home phone by saying grace - âFor what weâre about to receiveâŚâ instead of, I dunno, Hello? 
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Good morning! 
It is Friday, 19 March 2021
(W11/D78/287 rem)
Today is: 
World Sleep Day 
It seems like weâve just celebrated Nap Day, and here we are, observing itâs big brother - World Sleep Day - and again highlighting the importance of getting enough good quality sleep.
World Sleep Day is an annual event intended to be a celebration of sleep and a call to action on important issues related to sleep, including health and medicine, education, social aspects and driving.
It is organised by the World Sleep Day Committee of World Sleep Society and aims to lessen the burden of sleep problems on society through better prevention and management of sleep disorders. World Sleep Day is held the Friday before the (Northern hemisphere) Spring Vernal Equinox.
Personally, Iâve been struggling with sleep for a long time, and donât get nearly enough of it. Itâs been compounded over the last few days by all the irritating load shedding nonsense. My sleep tracker app tells me that my average time asleep in the last week is under 4 hours. 
And I know Iâm not alone as the recent conversation in Thread Killer suggests.
When you consider that even 6 hours a night is not enough, itâs clear that many of us, myself especially, could benefit from a greater understanding of sleep, itâs importance, and how we can develop better sleep habits.
That is pretty much the entire aim of World Sleep Day .
Sleep may seem like such a normal aspect of life that it might seem silly to even talk about it! It can be one of the most banal, underrated aspects of peopleâs lives. But for those who have recurring sleep problems, getting enough sleep can be a real challenge and affect everything else in life.
World Sleep Day aims to consider and aid those who have sleep problems. It is useful for educating people all over the world about the importance of sleep, as well as changing the way people view and experience sleep by giving them valuable resources to help them in their daily lives.
Hosted since 2008, World Sleep Day is a global awareness act that celebrates sleep and aims to help those with serious sleep problems. Celebrated on the Friday before Spring Vernal Equinox of each year, this holiday has an annual 155 events held across the world and is participated by over 70 countries.
World Sleep Day focuses on various issues related to sleep, sleep medicine, education about sleep, and the social effects that sleep deprivation can have on everyday life. From mild to severe, sleep difficulties are a modern problem that may have the ability to hijack peopleâs entire lives if not kept in check.
According to the American Sleep Association, over 50 to 70 million people have some type of sleeping disorder, over 25 million have sleep apnea, and the most commonly reported sleep problem is insomnia (the inability to sleep at all or for a full night).
So what can you do to improve your sleep? Develop a good sleep hygiene routine habit and stick to it.
Because children so naturally fall asleep when they are tired, adults may simply assume they should be able to do the same thing. But they often cannot! Just like taking care of the physical body (by showering or brushing the teeth), a personâs sleep routine may need a little bit of extra attention and care.
The process of sleep hygiene allows the brain and body to quiet themselves and prepare for a good night of sleep. This includes healthy habits and relaxation routines such as:
- Fixed bedtime and wake time: the circadian rhythms of the body work better when bedtime and wake time is the same each day.
- Exercise: people who donât have enough physical activity during the day may struggle to sleep at night, so be sure to take a brisk walk or practice other cardio several hours before bedtime.
- Cut back on caffeine: as a stimulant, caffeine can make the mind and body active, so itâs best to avoid coffee, tea or other caffeinated beverages at least 6 hour prior to bedtime.
- Room temperature: keep the bedroom between 16°C - 20°C.
- Give yourself 30 minutes for your bedtime routine: instead of expecting to fall asleep right away, calculate half an hour to wind down with soft music, light stretching or reading a boring book.
- Dim the lights: tell the brain itâs time to sleep by lowering the lights.
- Unplug: At least 60 minutes prior to bedtime, turn off the computer, television, smartphone or other devices as the blue lights can interfere with good sleep rhythms.
- Practice meditation: deep breathing and mindfulness practices before bed can help the brain to release the stress of the day which sets the stage for better sleep.
For more information on World Sleep Day , itâs aims and tools available to help you sleep better, visit https://worldsleepday.org
So, you have permission to get back into bed, to go back to sleep, and to have a restful Friday! 
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Aw yeah, having a glorious morning afterwards!
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I told you I havenât had enough sleep!
You get a typo! He gets a typo! Everyone gets a typo! 
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My sleep is fucked thanks to sleeping paralyzes. I have learnt to get used to not alot of sleep. Itâs a miracle if I get more that 4 hours of sleep
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I took a day of leave today to recoup after a hellish 3 days. Coincidence?
Ah crap. I think Iâm on my 4th or 5th cup already.
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Well thatâs bad news! I wonder what my life would be like if I do get enough sleep 
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Bruh, youâd be the president of the inter-solar federation that youâd created in your off time. Elon Musk better watch out!
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So Iâm quite late with banana bread day, but I bought some so called 'naners that were on sale, and Iâll say as a single guy, I have one option banana bread.
Thank goodness for other threads
Itâs happening
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This is more than 6 characters
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A middle finger is WAY more than 6 chars, yes.
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donât think I have had any coffee or tea in the last month easy, also I heard somewhere else, it is actually quite difficult to just generalize the optimal sleep time, as every personâs metabolism and body is different, and if possible one of the ways to see how much sleep your body actually needs is to take a week without any alarms and just let your body sleep and wake up naturally.
NOTE: Did not read through the whole post kinda just winged it XD
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It is Saturday, 20 March 2021
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Today is: 
International Day of Happiness
International Day of Happiness aims to celebrate happiness all over the world, inspiring people to spread positivity, whether big or small, with others and encouraging each nation to prioritize the happiness of its citizens.
As one of, if not the key pursuit of human life, itâs no surprise that thereâs been endless philosophizing and discussion on the subject of happiness for thousands of years.
The Ancient Greek philosopher Aristotle, for example, argued that happiness is the only thing humans seek in and of itself â all our other wants and desires ultimately contribute to our happiness, while happiness itself is the end goal. And in the 18th and 19th centuries, utilitarians such as Jeremy Bentham and John Stuart Mill developed an ethical theory that saw virtuous acts as those which maximize happiness and decrease suffering.
Happiness can bring a fairer and more balanced approach to economic growth in particular, such that it foregrounds sustainable development, tackles poverty and increases personal and social well being. A great example of this is the East Asian country of Bhutan, which adopted the idea of Gross National Happiness over Gross National Product in the 1990s, prioritizing its citizensâ happiness in all decisions relating to economic growth.
Happiness on a personal level can make any day better and add great value to your life. But what if happiness was cherished on an international scale? How would that change the way the economy works or how societies function?
International Day of Happiness has a truly global history regarding its creation. Back in 2011, the idea was introduced to the United Nations by the advisor Jayme Illien. Illien also founded the United Nations New Economic Paradigm project and âhappytalismâ, which aim to change the way nations approach economic growth by focusing on âhappytalismâ over capitalism.
The General Assembly of the United Nations agreed with the proposal and officially founded International Day of Happiness in July of 2012, with the occasion first being observed in 2013. The celebration acknowledges how important and desirable happiness is to people everywhere and how essential it is that happiness is incorporated into public policy.
Three ways you can celebrate the International Day of Happiness :
Happier: Do something for your own happiness - make time to do something you really enjoy, get moving outside, learn something new or write down three things youâre grateful for.
Kinder: Do something for someone else - donate to a food bank or charity, text or call someone to tell them what you appreciate about them, volunteer in your local community.
Together: Share the International Day Of Happiness with others and help more people get involved in the day and thinking about ways to promote happiness and mental health.
#InternationalDayOfHappiness
Have a fantastically happy Saturday!
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To coincide with International Day of Happiness , today is also the day that the UN releases its annual World Happiness Report.
If you want the details, the full report can be found here:
Or read the press release summary here:
Finland is the happiest country again, followed by Iceland, Denmark, Switzerland and the Netherlands.
African countries again populate mostly the lower part of the rankings. South Africa was the 103rd most happy out of the indexâs total of 149 nations.
Malawi, Lesotho and Botswana and Rwanda ranked 144th, 145th and 146th and 147th while Zimbabwe was listed at the second last of the happiness rankings at 148th, with only Afghanistan ranked unhappier.
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Appropriate song.
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It is Sunday, 21 March 2021
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Today is: Human Rights Day (in South Africa)
Human Rights Day in South Africa is historically linked with 21 March 1960, and the events of Sharpeville. On that day 69 people died and 180 were wounded when police fired on a peaceful crowd that had gathered in protest against the Pass laws.
This day marked an affirmation by ordinary people, rising in unison to proclaim their rights. It became an iconic date in our countryâs history that today we commemorate as Human Rights Day as a reminder of our rights and the cost paid for our treasured human rights.
The history of Human Rights Day is grounded in the Sharpeville Massacre that took place on 21 March 1960, where the apartheid police shot and killed 69 people in a peaceful protest march.
On the 25th anniversary of the Sharpeville massacre, on 21 March 1985, members of the South African Police opened fire on a crowd of people attending the funeral of an apartheid activist in Langa, Eastern Cape. This incident became known as the Langa massacre.
The anniversaries of these painful events from our past are a reminder that many paid the ultimate price for us to live in a society governed by human rights and dignity for all.
Since 1994, government commemorates these painful chapters of our past to unify South Africans and affirm our human rights culture. It is an affirmation that the dark deeds of our past will never be repeated again in a democratic society.
What are human rights?
Human rights are rights that everyone should have simply because they are human.
In 1948, the United Nations defined 30 articles of human rights in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. It established universal human rights on the basis of humanity, freedom, justice, and peace.
South Africa has included indivisible human rights in our own Bill of Rights, Chapter 2 of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996. The articles of our Constitution can only be changed by a two-thirds majority in Parliament, which means it is difficult for anyone, including the government, to take away the basic rights of a citizen.
The Bill of Rights preserved in our Constitution is the cornerstone of our constitutional and representative democracy. The Constitution as our supreme law means that no laws may be passed that goes against it. The Bill of Rights also comprehensively addresses South Africaâs history of oppression, colonialism, slavery, racism and sexism and other forms of human violations. The Bill of Rights embeds the rights of all people in our country in an enduring affirmation of the democratic values of human dignity, equality and freedom.
The holiday also commemorates the establishment of the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC).
The aim of the SAHRC is to promote respect for human rights, promote the protection, development and attainment of human rights, and to monitor and assess the observance of human rights in South Africa.
The SAHRC was launched on March 21st 1996, marking exactly 35 years after the events of March 21st 1960 when anti-apartheid demonstrators in Sharpeville were gunned down by police.
Interestingly, and unknown to me, so TIL, in recognition of the events on this day, the United Nations declared that 21 March each year is âThe International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discriminationâ. Proclaiming the Day in 1966, the General Assembly called on the international community to redouble its efforts to eliminate all forms of racial discrimination.
Have a beautiful Sunday, itâs your right!
P.S. World Human Rights Day is observed annually on 10 December.
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