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A Day in the Life of Being Spectacularly Wrong

On 14th Aug 2025 By Absurd RhioIn Recovery Updates3 Comments

Today was a masterclass in being spectacularly wrong - from misreading dates to creating chaos worthy of a sitcom. Between ADHD brain noise, accidental drama, and Clippy-level self-critique, I somehow still found joy in coffee, pastries, and my son’s laughter. A disaster? Yes. But a warm, funny one.

My Son’s Crunchy Foot and the Multiverse of NHS Waiting Rooms

On 30th Jun 2025 By Absurd RhioIn Weekly Updates6 Comments

We planned a soft day, but the universe sent us to minor injuries instead. My son’s foot was crunchy (yes, really), and this post captures everything from NHS chaos to waiting room characters, a Crunchie bar craving, and the strange way a detour turned into a whole story.

How I Was Manipulated By YouTube Premium – A Story of Rain, Rage and Recovery.

On 30th May 202530th May 2025 By Absurd RhioIn Rants8 Comments

I resisted for years. No Premium. No corporate sellout. Just me, my adblock, and stubborn principles - until YouTube broke my spirit at 4am with a Dutch ice cream ad in the middle of my 10-hour rain video. I cracked. I paid. I am now part of the problem. Enjoy my descent.

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