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Curious · by Mariam Said · 2026-09-29

A gentle rant about learning and expectations in Lisbon

Part of me wanted the fancy version with all the tools. The better version was boring: one notebook, one reminder, and a willingness to be clumsy with the setup for a while.

I had a disappointing first try, a surprisingly good second try, and then a third attempt that taught me humility. So, naturally, I now have opinions.

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.

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Liam Eriksson · 1 likes

This is genuinely helpful, thanks for writing it out. The low-effort version is probably the keeper. The uncertainty is part of what makes it interesting.

Cozy Marauder · 0 likes

That is a surprisingly elegant way to frame it. The beautiful part is easy to underestimate. The scale of it still melts my brain a little.