u/Snoo-43194

I started a Master's recently and have moved countries to be here. I used to be shy back home, but then I fixed my self-image and with some exposure, I started opening up in social settings. But now, I am surrounded by people who have achieved so many things (10 years of work experience, or entrepreneurs from all over the world) I feel very self-conscious, and it might ruin my chances of networking. I also have this thing where I don't feel like I can relate to people lol. Like one time someone told me they lost their Grandma, and I stood there rehearsing in my mind for some time what I should say to make them feel better and I just ended up bracing their back saying "its okay" I will think about that interaction till I am dead.

Has anyone faced this? It took my 5 years to adjust to socializing back home, but I don't have five years here before I have to find a job through referrals or a network

okay wow I can't believe the hinge is creaking again!!?? i have the Ideapad 5 ( yes yes the infamous bad hinge faulty one ) and I bought it in 2021. within a year its hinge broke and the screen cracked ( this was my fault as it was my first laptop and I didn't open it correctly possibly given how delicate those cheap hinges are) nowwww its 2026 and the hinge is creaking and I'm lowkey so annoyed. I was taking good care of it and now its cracking. I can't get it fixed cheaply like the first time because I moved countries and live in a place where fixing this would cost me $100+ in comparison to 60$ back then.

I lowkey want to get a new laptop that doesn't make me walk on eggshells everytime I open it. It makes loud noise and the battery life is shit. These don't bother me as I usually use this laptop from home but I don't want to spend money on something that wants to break so badly. also moving forward I need to study at uni and everyone uses a Mac I feel like my gasping for air lenovo is going to make me cry

My hair grows really slowly and it annoys me so much!! I want to have long hair but had to chop my hair until now due to the weather in my city etc! I am going to be 30 soon and really want to grow it out now before I grow bald lol! Need advice to make it grow faster. How do you guys manage it, during work, workouts or other sweaty activities