Those differences are interesting. I never heard of the other films, but when I watched Nomadland I considered it sad in the end, though not depressing
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It's so annoying that the drivers here don't even bother to make an effort to contact you - they don't ring the door bell or call. I complained about it the last time it happened and the dispatcher assured me that definitely the delivery driver came by my house, but honestly now that it's happened on two of two deliveries from this company - during the pandemic when I am at home almost 24/7 - I don't believe them. I think the delivery driver probably just drives past any private/residential addresses without stopping. It's easier for them to make people come pick it up at the distribution center because i guess most car-driving people don't find it a bother. But for me it completely defeats the point of shopping online in the first place. If i knew i had to walk 45 minutes to get it, i probably could've just walked up to one of the suburban malls and shopped there for the same thing. Grumble grumble.
That one time it happened to me, I heard the mail slot in the front door clinking shut when the driver dropped the missed package note (I then ran to the door and outside but it was too late). How would I hear the mail slot and not the door bell?! The sound of the bell is impossible to miss. No bell, no knock, nothing.
Someone once mentioned that these delivery people may be under a lot of pressure because of the amount of deliveries they have to make or a quota, but it's still rather frustrating and inconvenient. I was furious...
Interesting, I have seen two of those films and would like to see Jasper Mall, too. I recommend Sound of Metal, it's mostly about hearing loss but also has some van-living.
Having a bunch of things is a bit stressful, but I am one of those people who loves their pretty things. I have art that I bought directly from artists, and colorful furniture and tons of knick knacks that absolutely collect too much dust. I just love being in my room, though. At my old place, with my ex, I hated our bedroom. The colorless furniture and dead plants really brought me down. I don't look forward to when I have to move all my stuff, but I will look forward to decorating any space I have.
I'm very much not into car culture, though. I never learned how to drive, and luckily I enjoy being in the city. I feel so stranded when I am anywhere that requires driving. Is there anything you would want to change about the city planning to better fit your lifestyle?
I don't miss having a car. I used to drive when I lived in Leicester and New Zealand, as it's far harder to get about without a car. But since living in the big cities of London and Busan...no need.
I don't see the need for owning art either, though as my wife's an artist we inevitably do have a lot of her paintings up on the walls and stored about the apartment.
Like you say, I give very little notice as to what my apartment looks like, and had to have a quick look around just now to remind myself of what paintings and furniture we actually have!
I definitely get the whole contrast between people who have cars and people who don't. It's like I live in a completely different place than all my neighbors. They know the backwoods like I know the streets. I sometimes have a hard time knowing which town is north, south, east, or west of Seattle, while they are oblivious to the things just two blocks from their house. I know every block of this neighborhood like the back of my hand.
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That one time it happened to me, I heard the mail slot in the front door clinking shut when the driver dropped the missed package note (I then ran to the door and outside but it was too late). How would I hear the mail slot and not the door bell?! The sound of the bell is impossible to miss. No bell, no knock, nothing.
Someone once mentioned that these delivery people may be under a lot of pressure because of the amount of deliveries they have to make or a quota, but it's still rather frustrating and inconvenient. I was furious...
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Having a bunch of things is a bit stressful, but I am one of those people who loves their pretty things. I have art that I bought directly from artists, and colorful furniture and tons of knick knacks that absolutely collect too much dust. I just love being in my room, though. At my old place, with my ex, I hated our bedroom. The colorless furniture and dead plants really brought me down. I don't look forward to when I have to move all my stuff, but I will look forward to decorating any space I have.
I'm very much not into car culture, though. I never learned how to drive, and luckily I enjoy being in the city. I feel so stranded when I am anywhere that requires driving. Is there anything you would want to change about the city planning to better fit your lifestyle?
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I don't see the need for owning art either, though as my wife's an artist we inevitably do have a lot of her paintings up on the walls and stored about the apartment.
Like you say, I give very little notice as to what my apartment looks like, and had to have a quick look around just now to remind myself of what paintings and furniture we actually have!
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