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Funny · by Sleepy River · 2026-09-15

Notes from a very normal busy month with Funny after 24 tries

> Tiny progress is still progress.

That line sounds cheesy, but it got me through the part where stories stopped feeling new.

Would love to hear how other people handle this. I am especially curious about the version that works on a tired weekday, not just on an ideal Sunday.

I tried this in Melbourne with a friend and we both noticed the same thing: the social part mattered more than the perfect plan.

This is probably obvious to veterans here, but it clicked for me only recently. memes got easier when I stopped treating every attempt like a final exam.

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Theo Bennett · 10 likes

Helpful and not preachy, which is rare. Honestly, the simplest version wins for me.

Cedar Otter · 5 likes

Wonderful detail. It makes the whole thing feel real. This is more useful on a tired Monday morning than on a perfect day.

Avery Johnson · 2 likes

Exactly; the hidden cost is energy.

Kabir Khan · 1 likes

Amazing how much difference one small change can make. The social part surprised me too.

Emir Kaya · 1 likes

Wonderful detail. It makes the whole thing feel real. This pairs weirdly well with bibimbap.

Cozy Sparrow · 1 likes

This feels like advice from a patient friend. This would have saved me a lot of trial and error.

Siti Lim · 0 likes

Big fan of this approach. Honestly, the simplest version wins for me. I needed this reminder today.