I’ve been feeling an unusual pain constantly for two weeks. Have no money to see a doctor and no idea how much it would cost. Since I didn’t pay for medical insurance, it must be expensive. Today, I have a fever. It’s freezing cold outside, yet I’m burning with fever. How ironic.
Là où je vis actuellement est un véritable enfer. À l’instant, j’ai fermé les yeux et j’ai imaginé ma petite amie venir vers moi, me prendre dans ses bras et me faire sentir au chaud et en sécurité. Elle me manque tellement que ça fait mal.
Today, my lunch was some expired biscuits and a coffee. I am planning to sell some of my precious belongings to afford a thick blanket and food. It’s freezing cold here. How am I supposed to survive this winter?
Bullied by the locals. A local lawyer threatened to kill me because I’m much better than him. Then, without any valid reason, the local authority seized my license. I can’t make a living now. To get my license back, I need to bribe the authority with 20,000¥, which I don’t have.
The judge responded, ‘You’re lying. I’m sure you don’t have a girlfriend because you always look so gloomy. I wish I could bring you happiness.’ What can I say to that? Provide her with evidence? I’m at a loss for words. I always look gloomy because I miss my girlfriend deeply.
Il y a une audience au tribunal demain matin à 9 heures, donc je dois me lever avant 7 heures.
J’ai dit à la juge qui m’aime bien que j’ai déjà une petite amie, donc je ne peux pas sortir avec elle.
(Photo prise dans la province du Qinghai, en Chine, le mois dernier.)
Tout à l’heure, elle m’a dit qu’elle voulait m’embrasser tout le temps et me tenir dans ses bras toute la nuit pour me garder au chaud et en sécurité. (Plus tôt ce soir, je lui ai dit que j’avais froid 🥶.) Je ne sais pas comment répondre. Son amour est si précieux et doux.
Baa~ This is me at night. 😝
Winter in my current place is extremely chilly, and I don’t have a thick blanket or any other items to keep warm. I’m thinking about plucking my own wool to make a wool blanket.
I finally texted her just now, telling her that I’m actually scared of pumpkins 🎃 and that they’re not delicious. She replied, ‘What I really meant by saying that to you was that I love you, but your focus is on pumpkins🎃??? What a nerd! ’ 😝😝
It’s partly my fault. We’ve known each other for over 13 years, but I’ve never told her that I’m afraid of pumpkins🎃. Seriously, who would have thought that someone could be scared of pumpkins🎃 ? 😝
C’est en partie de ma faute. Nous nous connaissons depuis plus de 13 ans, mais je ne lui ai jamais dit que j’ai peur des potirons🎃.
Franchement, qui aurait cru que quelqu’un puisse avoir peur des potirons🎃?
Hier, quelqu’un m’a appelé son ‘petit doux potiron’ 🎃 et m’a dit qu’elle voulait me dévorer.
Devrais-je lui dire la vérité, à savoir que j’ai une peur profonde des potirons 🎃? 😝 En plus, les potirons 🎃 ne sont même pas si délicieux, elle devrait manger autre chose à la place.
Hier, quelqu’un m’a appelé son ‘petit doux potiron’ 🎃 et m’a dit qu’elle voulait me dévorer.
Devrais-je lui dire la vérité, à savoir que j’ai une peur profonde des potirons 🎃? 😝 En plus, les potirons 🎃 ne sont même pas si délicieux, elle devrait manger autre chose à la place.
The Great Helm, a distinct and formidable piece of medieval armor, became a hallmark of the 12th to 14th centuries. Known for its full-face coverage, it was designed to offer superior protection in battle. This helmet featured a wide, rounded top with a flat faceplate that offered maximum defense against both weapons and projectiles. Its design was particularly popular among knights and soldiers in the heavy cavalry, where protection and visibility were crucial for success in close combat.
The Great Helm was part of the broader evolution of medieval armor, which sought to balance functionality with style. As warfare advanced, the need for better protection led to the creation of more complex helmets. Unlike earlier helmets that left parts of the face exposed, the Great Helm was fully enclosed, providing increased security. Its large, boxy design also allowed for extra padding or a nasal bar for additional face protection. Despite its bulk, the Great Helm was still relatively practical, offering an impressive defense while allowing for visibility through the slits or eye holes.
Over time, the Great Helm evolved into a symbol of a knight’s status and prowess, becoming deeply embedded in the popular culture of medieval history. While later designs such as the bascinet took over due to the growing need for lighter and more mobile helmets, the Great Helm remains iconic. It’s often featured in depictions of knights from the Crusades to the Hundred Years' War, immortalizing the balance of strength and style that defined medieval warfare. Today, the Great Helm continues to inspire both historical reenactments and modern interpretations of medieval warfare and fashion, standing as a testament to the ingenuity and durability of medieval armor.
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The oldest known 'dive log entry' may be embedded within the Epic of Gilgamesh...
Gilgamesh was the first recorded "diver" more than 4000 years ago. The cuneiform script on clay tablets recorded his dive underwater to snatch the "Plant of Eternal Youth," in 2800 BC.
The story goes that he attached heavy stones to his feet to drag him to the oceans depths. He found and took the plant before cutting the rocks from his feet to take him back to the surface. Once ashore, he felt it would be a good time for a nap and fell asleep. While sleeping a devious snake came and gobbled up the plant before poor Gilgamesh could be forever youthful!
This tale became the first documentation of breath holding.
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