Gunnar_Zarncke comments on November 2014 Monthly Bragging Thread - Less Wrong

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Comment author: Baisius 05 November 2014 02:19:54AM 18 points [-]

I have done a number of things.

I have a problem staying awake when I drive. Unrelated, I wanted more intellectual stimulation in my life. So I started downloading podcasts to listen to while I drive instead of music, which, while not the intended benefit, engage my brain and keep me more awake. Intellectual stimulation is up too.

I started getting back into trying to read and post (albeit under the name of a new account not tied closely to my real name) on LW, tumblr, and a couple others.

I got a promotion (well, I'm training for the promotion that I'll get in a couple months) for a job I'm really enjoying. I was disliking my previous job more and more, so this is a welcome change.

For at least 10 years, I've wondered why men don't wear skirts, because I've always imagined that they are fantastically comfortable. It only recently occurred to me that, as a human with money, I can give that money to people who will deliver skirts to my front door, and I can wear them around the house for increased comfort without embarrassment because I live alone. I can officially confirm that they are wonderfully comfortable, at least in my opinion. However this does run contrary to the opinion of, well, pretty much every woman I've talked to.

Comment author: Gunnar_Zarncke 11 November 2014 11:51:39PM 0 points [-]

Great idea. Very unconvential but - well - rational. For the more traditionally minded I'd recommend bathrobes. I hear these can be worn all day long at home without too much fuss even in the case of surprise guests. And they often feature pockets.

Comment author: Baisius 11 November 2014 11:56:10PM 1 point [-]

Well I'm also kind of genderqueer/nonconny so I like it because of that too. Defying Authority always seems like a Big Scary Thing though and it's hard for me to do that. I just don't think outside the box very naturally.