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Deploy Grind at 8am: I Quit Facebook and Coded Until I Felt Hollow

June 1, 2025 Lehan Edirisinghe

I quit Facebook and coded nonstop to deploy. Exhausted, a screaming face on a map lingered as I imagined treats and change A relentless deploy sprint: cutting off Facebook, running on fumes, and watching the map feel like it was staring back at me

Working Round the Clock After Leaving Facebook

8 am

No longer writing on fb

I'm working round the clock to deploy

The image depicts two men engaged in conversation. The man on the left has short, wavy hair and is wearing a dark, textured coat with a light-colored scarf around his neck. He appears to be looking slightly to the right, possibly at the other man. The man on the right has a mustache and is dressed in a light-colored, buttoned coat over a darker shirt. He has short, dark hair and is facing the left man, with a slight smile on his face, suggesting a friendly demeanor. The background features a blurred urban setting, with what appears to be a wall or building structure behind them. There are faint outlines of posters or advertisements on the wall, but the text is not clearly legible. The lighting in the scene suggests it is either evening or night, as the colors are muted and the environment appears dimly lit. The dialogue displayed at the bottom of the image indicates a light-hearted exchange between the two men, with one commenting on a woman's personality. The text is presented in white against a dark background, making it easily readable. The overall atmosphere seems casual and conversational, with both men appearing relaxed in their interaction.

Quoting American Psycho About Feeling Broken and Exhausted

I'm like broken I feel exhausted

This is a quote from American Psycho

The image displays a screenshot from a YouTube video titled "Phil Collins - Can't Stop Loving You (Official Music Video)." The video is currently paused at the beginning, showing a visual that appears to be an aerial view of a landmass, possibly depicting a portion of Earth. The land is predominantly green, with some areas appearing white, likely representing clouds or snow. The edges of the image fade into a dark background, creating a contrast that emphasizes the land and clouds. At the bottom of the screen, there is a video control bar showing the playtime at 0:01 out of a total of 4:14 minutes. The video has a view count of 233K, and the channel name "Phil Collins" is displayed, along with a subscriber count of 3.14 million. The interface includes buttons for sharing, downloading, and saving the video, as well as a clip option. The top of the image features a web browser interface with tabs for Facebook and YouTube. The YouTube tab is highlighted, indicating that the user is currently viewing the video. The overall layout is typical of a desktop browser, with a dark theme for the YouTube interface. No people, clothing, or facial expressions are visible in this image, as it focuses solely on the video content and the browser interface. The setting is digital, specifically within a web browser environment, and there are no additional environmental context indicators present.

Seeing a Screaming Face and a Green Shirt on a Map

I see a face, screaming in agony on the map

And green shirt

So you're leaving

The image shows a close-up view of a pot containing a bubbling, golden-brown liquid, which appears to be a syrup or caramel. The surface of the liquid is glossy and has small bubbles forming, indicating that it is being heated. In the foreground, a pair of metal tongs is positioned above the pot, gripping a piece of what looks like a solid ingredient, possibly a candy or food item, that is partially submerged in the syrup. The tongs are shiny and have a simple design, with a curved gripping end. The pot itself is metallic, likely stainless steel, with a smooth surface and a rounded shape. The background is blurred but suggests a kitchen setting, as there are hints of other kitchen equipment or surfaces that are not clearly defined. No readable text, logos, or identifiable brands are present in the image. There are no people visible in the frame, and the focus is solely on the pot and the tongs. The lighting appears warm, contributing to the inviting look of the syrup. The overall atmosphere suggests a cooking or food preparation context, likely related to making a sweet dish.

Offering These to Guests at an SL Stadium

We can serve these to our guests at our SL Stadium

The image depicts a digital illustration of a Roman amphitheater, resembling the Colosseum. The structure is circular with multiple tiers of seating, showcasing a detailed arrangement of wooden benches. The arena is empty, with a sandy floor visible in the center, surrounded by the seating areas. In the foreground, there are three lines of text displayed prominently: "MAENIANUM PRIMUM," "PODIUM," and "EMPEROR." The text is in a large, serif font, with a white color that contrasts against the background, making it easily readable. The words are centered within the image, suggesting a focus on the hierarchical seating arrangement in the amphitheater. The background features a detailed depiction of the amphitheater's architecture, including arches and columns, with a slight perspective that emphasizes its grandeur. The upper part of the structure has a series of openings, possibly for light or ventilation, and there are hints of surrounding buildings or structures in the distance, although they are less defined. The overall color palette consists of warm tones, primarily browns and yellows, which give the illustration a historical and ancient feel. The image appears to be part of a video presentation, as indicated by the YouTube interface at the bottom, which includes a play bar, video duration, and viewer interaction options such as "Share," "Download," and "Thanks." The video title, "The Roman Colosseum: What It Was Like to Attend the Games," is also visible in the interface, suggesting the educational context of the illustration. No people or specific brands are present in the image, and the focus remains solely on the architectural representation of the amphitheater and the accompanying text.

Saying Humans Changed Over Thousands of Years

We have changed so much from 1,000s of years ago