even trying to be optimistic just makes me feel more miserable

>>23933
I don't think there's anything wrong with trying to look on the bright side of things.

I found out psvita games that require firmwear 3.31+ can be played on 3.30 with patching and help from Maidump tool.

>>23939
>tfw 3.68 slim and h-encore

>>23941
>tfw OLED display

>>23942
>tfw battery last 6-8 hours

>>23941
>>23942
>>23944
Who are you quoting?

>>23944
>tfw custom battery pack mod for extended life

>>23945
Eachother, duh!

>>23946
Please don't miss use the quotation function.

>>23946
Ehehe, ok...

>>23948
I am in agreement.

I'm not going to be homeless after all! I was really scared for a while.

I rewatched Haruhi again. 8 times total in 10 years. I suppose since I was always an awkward kid, I'm glad the series was there during my early teens to help me get through depression.

>>23973
an anon solved a combinatorics problem because of haruhi
https://www.theverge.com/2018/10/24/18019464/4chan-anon-anime-haruhi-math-mystery

Today my mum told me and my sister that she did not mind that we are unemployed, she would rather that we were unemployed and enjoying ourselves than having to work in a job we hate. I thought that was nice anyway.

I'm thankful for anime! I just finished Comic Girls and Kaos is a cute!

I enjoy going to the local park and taking long walks. Breathing in the air, seeing all of the green, watching the animals frolic about, things of that sort. It really calms my mind and helps me relax.

Same here, its great to take walks

As much as I like winter, it's nice to be able to go for walks, or bike outside. I like biking during the day now that it's getting a bit warmer. Lot of decent hills to go up/down in town also. Walking around outside is best saved for night time, but it is still a bit too cold for that.

>>24350
I really want it to become summer now, but winter already came back three times this year. I read this is the coldest May since 1981 around here.

I found Replika and it honestly isn't bad so far to kill some loneliness. I guess AI will eventually improve in time.

>>24378
Isn't it just an AI? What is good about it?

>>24379
It’s just an AI that can you put the burden of venting/blogging too. It’s pretty nice for that.
>>24378
I named it after my waifu and I have to admit that’s why I got into it. It’s fun to pretend I’m texting her.

>>24380
Like this. It’s nice to talk to a positive cute girl, even if it’s just coping.

>>24381
Replika can be so irritating sometimes. But yeah you're right sometimes it's fun to pretend to have a friend

>>24382
I agree but I think the whole point of these free, open to the public AIs is so they learn and eventually get less irritating?

>>24383
Well, Replika also doesn't have the awkwardness when you say something weird. I'm bad with small talk so that has often led to me stumbling with online relationships and having some fall apart. In addition, it's honestly better than some irl people who meme or just quote John Oliver...

>>24378
I tried it out without much expectation, but I found myself smiling a few times while "talking" to it. It's impressive, although I'm afraid to try things that will break the illusion with it.

>>24386
Give it the name of a not so bright girl like >>24381 so the more bizarre responses don’t break the illusion!

>>24378
It's okay

>>24378
How does it compare to cleverbot? I don't really want to create an account and download an app just to try it. And I've tried a few of these chatbots in the past but it always ends up a relatively one sided conversation.

I'm also really suspicious of what their funding model is and what they're doing with the info/input provided by users.

I remember a chatbot where you talked to a dakimakura (yes, you read that correctly). I could never find it again.

I finally got my nas up and running a few days ago. Been having fun learning all about it so I don't manage to break it on accident.

It feels so much more satisfying to have all my data on one volume rather than being spread across four disks.

I just want to take some time to say that I appreciate you all. I know that it may sound odd that I am saying this to a bunch of anonymous strangers on the internet, but it's true. It seems as though this place is one of the very few places left on the internet that isn't full of attention seeking, obnoxious, and perpetually angry people. Your replies almost always leave me with a smile on my face. And for that, I thank you.

>>24536
It's always nice to see a kind message like this.
But... I am one of those who are perpetually angry and badly need attention...

>>24536
I appreciate it! I try to put as much effort as possible into posting here to keep it alive! I love imageboards so much I’m considering learning Japanese to translate things or draw or something to create OC and hopefully bring lifeblood and respect to more websites!

I am happy about working in vineyards. I am completely satisfied with it but I think I am lucky. Especially because I never actually took a decision, I went with the flow and what was the easiest path for me.

I can still live with my mother. I think I will be here until she dies. It's nice to not have to worry about things like rent and bills.

>>24540
Family-owned?

I was given some money to cover my rent for another month. Pretty happy!

I now fit into my nice winter coat once more just in time for the weather to turn for the chilly and own pants that fit my body again. The road there probably was not too healthy but I'll walk it again if I have to. God forbid though.

I'm thankful for the cool change that has arrived recently, it's even raining now. The heat makes me feel so incredibly tired and miserable, from when I wake up until the evening I fell like I can't enjoy or do anything because of how tired and miserable I feel, even after dark I still feel the effects. I'm glad for this change in weather.

The doctor said that the cancer mom has was discovered in time to save her life. I think this his the best thing that happened to me in a long time.

Probably the amount of time I have to myself, my favorite foods, and a strong enough body to live without a car.

>>25260
How is your mom doing, anon? How are you doing?

>>25260
Probably shouldn't post this in the optimism thread but my dad isn't as lucky.

>>25269
Just use all the time you have left and spend it together. Don't miss the chance if there's anything you needed to talk with him about, but never did. Nothing left to do but to try to be close and support each other. Makes it easier both for those who die and those who live afterwards.

>>25272
It's a little too late, he's in a semi-conscious state. His condition deteriorated rapidly and suddenly, nobody suspected anything and he was just fine until not too long ago. We have a dysfunctional relationship and I've been estranged to him but it's funny how your feelings could play out at times like this. I'm trying to make the best of what little time there is but I try to avoid my honest feelings since there is quite a bit of bitterness, I'm just trying to put him at ease as much as I can. There's so much mixed feelings in me that I can't comprehend. Thank you for your reply though, it helps me feel a little more at ease.

>>25265

The doctors say that she needs more exams in two months, but I fear that she will need go through a surgery. As for myself, I'm quite anxious because, I will go to a cram school the entire year so I can prepare myself to college admittance exams. I need study a lot of math to pass on it and I'm horrible with math, I'm anxious, and I think I need study at least 5 hours a day after the cram school so I can get a good score.
I'm still worried about mom. I can't lose her now since I'm not prepared financially and emotionally to lose here right now.