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 Walked home with my heavy backpack and passed my neighbor's house, and his platinum-blonde wife was climbing into their new Porsche in some stilletos and I was like... 
See, you coulda had that life, girl, if you were a completely different person.

Let that be a lesson to you all.

https://i.nostr.build/gZZkB.jpg 
 Life is complex 
 Boring 
 She probably isn't shitposting on nostr though, so would that life really be worth it? 
 But... If I were her, would I feel any urge to shitpost? 🤔 
Would I even know what Nostr is?
Wouldn't I be packing for my next trip to the Riviera, instead of pretending to listen to a teleconference about wearing anti-static shoes in the laboratory and making sure to not trip over the cables when checking the routers? 
 From my perspective, I just wanted to express my gratitude for having you here. It's been a real pleasure reading your posts and experiencing your unique and engaging character. Thanks a bunch for that! 
 Meh.  
 Fake life... 
 He's just really that rich. I live surrounded by millionaires.

Until recently, I was driving a clunker that was literally held together by duck tape. 🤣 
They avoid me because they're afraid the poor will rub off. Whatever. 
 Fake life all the same 
 Families that have been wealthy over generations are typically known to be austere.  
 Is he a banker/lawyer/politician or other type of parasite ? Or is he a bitcoiner who rents the car ? 😀 
 Owns a factory. 
 He is productive-great ! Hope he tax deducts the car and their business trips 😆