Well, you could. But imagine after all the conflict, would Russia offer a good deal? Who’d pay for the cost increase? And what else could they ask in return, more raw material for nuclear weapons, so that in 15 years they can go another round with an even better odds?

So…a big tiddy goth??

To be fair, a shaft is supposed to go in there, just not that kind of shaft.

I’ll try out Ginkgo, thanks!

It’s still going. Yes it could be permanent, but it seems that people can just adapt to it especially when not thinking about it. I used to have momentary ringing as a kid, but now it’s there all the time.

Take care of your ears! And teeth, eyes, and joints, and uh… health.

Then I wish you good health good random internet person!

Nope, just a regular day and not too much caffeine either. I was a bit tired though because I hadn’t got enough sleep, but also not severely deprived (6 to 6.5 hrs, pretty OK).

That’s pretty cool that you can tune it out. I hope I’ll be able to do it as well!

I’ve been wanting to get those earplugs as a precaution for a while but I don’t go to music fest or concerts often enough to justify it. But maybe I should get em and go out more.

Hopefully the new medical tech gets more mainstream and cheaper soon, just like lasik.

Hey, thanks it was a good read. I’ve known that it’s largely inconclusive and the conflicting recommendation is confusing.

Nevertheless, as you said, getting whole food is the best, and if I want it salty, I’ll add the salt and msg myself 😂

It’s a bit overwhelming for me at the moment, but it’s very comforting to hear that it’ll get easier over time.

that’s very kind of you.

I’ll try my best not to be fixated on it.

I’ve always been super clumsy, so a pretty good chance that mine was also caused by physical trauma. Once I ran and jumped onto the bed, underestimating how far I’ll slide - then bumped my tiny little kiddie head very hard to the headboard of the bed.

I’ll check my BP when I get the chance. I think I suffer more mentally to the thought of having to constantly live with it for the rest of my life.

That is oddly beautiful. I can see the resemblance with cicada or cricket sounds. I used to live in the tropics as well. When I’m bummed about it I’ll think of your comment.

It’s just like Jesus, even though he’s brown, people keep on making the mistake of assuming that he’s white 😂 Jokes aside, I’ll look into it, I might need it in the office.

Ear Viagra! I’ll never forget your description.

I think I have normal BP so far, and historically rather low, but I think I’ve been eating too much salt lately I’ll have to cut back on highly processed food (but their shelf life is just so conveniently long!) I’ll look out on my BP!

Yes, the awareness is the terrible part, it’s like noticing a smudge on an otherwise perfectly clean surface - not gonna kill you but you’ll keep looking at it 😂

And to be overly positive; at least now I will take an extra good care of my ears - limiting loud noise and all, and maybe I’ll avoid hearing loss in my old age.

Not gonna hold my breath, but I’ll definitely visit a doctor, hopefully it’s not permanent.

The damage has been done, probably 😂