Chapter 23: January 2025 — Yarrr What You Are!
It's better to be a pirate than a landlubber.
Hi! Welcome to Chapter 23.
Become evil. Rule the world. Maybe drink tea first and sit down for a bit.
"Run from what's comfortable. Forget safety. Live where you fear to live. Destroy your reputation. Be notorious. I have tried prudent planning long enough. From now on I'll be mad."
― Rumi
Why so gloomy, Rumi? Hold for laugh.
I'm almost ready to start recording videos and podcasts. All I need is the right equipment, a new face, and a new voice.
Sorry, wrong meeting.
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