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SATURDAY, 24 AUGUST 2024
You say you're "an old soul".
You're 21. The only old thing about you is your phone's battery health.
— Zack, unqualified
VERIFIEDUNHELPFUL
PREVIOUSLY, ON YOUR DECLINE
- You went "no contact" with your ex. You still check their Spotify. They're listening…
- Step outside your comfort zone. It's raining out there, everything costs more, and nobody…
- You have 47 tabs open. Three are jobs you'll never apply for, one's a…
- Rise and grind. Your teeth have been grinding all night. Your dentist bought a…
- A tidy playroom lasts exactly as long as it takes to photograph. The photo…
- Consistency is key. You've said "I'll go tomorrow" for three years. It's the only…
- You reinstalled Pokémon Go to get your steps up. Eleven kilometres later you'd caught…
THE CALENDAR OF DESPAIR
Newsletter / Issue No. 445
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