අග කේතීකරණය, කේක් කැබිනට්

January 14, 2025

5:00 PM

I'm back to work.

Very busy.
6:15 PM

I'm busy coding. It's not all playful, but it is enjoyable in its own way because I'm building something interesting.
The image displays the album cover for "8 Mile," featuring a prominent neon sign that reads "8 MILE RD MOBILE COURT." The background is dark, suggesting a nighttime setting, with a solitary figure walking down a road, adding a sense of solitude. The text "MUSIC FROM AND INSPIRED BY THE MOTION PICTURE 8 MILE" is prominently displayed, indicating the album's connection to the film. The cover also includes a parental advisory label, suggesting explicit content. The overall mood is reflective, aligning with themes of struggle and aspiration often associated with the film and its music.
8:00 PM

This music is

I'm not sure

There is a magic quality to it

The feeling it evokes in me

It is

Indescribable

There is a gentle magic in it
In the image, a person stands confidently in the middle of a wet, cobblestone street, illuminated by streetlights reflecting off the ground. The setting appears to be urban and nighttime, with a few buildings visible in the background. The individual is wearing a dark jacket and has long hair that flows with the wind. Their arms are crossed, and they have a serious expression on their face. The atmosphere is moody, enhanced by the wet pavement and dim lighting. The text overlay includes lyrics, indicating a connection to a song.
8:00 PM (b)

I love Avril.

I still listen to the same music; I always have.

I don't often explore new music.
In the scene, two women are engaged in a close conversation. The first woman, with curly hair and a bright smile, appears to be in a casual setting, possibly at a dining table. She is wearing a dark outfit that complements her youthful appearance. The second woman, leaning in closely, has long, straight hair and is dressed in a black outfit with white lace accents, suggesting a role of service or hospitality. The atmosphere seems warm and friendly, with the first woman displaying a cheerful expression. The background is softly lit, indicating an indoor setting, likely during the evening. There are no visible brands or logos in the image. The interaction between the two women hints at a personal or light-hearted exchange.
8:15 PM

Wow.

This film is beautiful.

Paprika (1991)
In the image, two individuals are engaged in a close conversation, with one person appearing to speak directly to the other. The lighting is dim, creating a somewhat intimate atmosphere. The person on the left has dark, curly hair and is partially silhouetted, while the person on the right has lighter, wavy hair and is smiling. The text overlay reads, "Just 15 days and we'll solve all our problems," indicating a sense of urgency or hope in their dialogue. The background features soft, blurred lines, suggesting a setting that may be indoors, possibly with a focus on the two individuals rather than the environment.
8:15 PM (b)

Heh.

This feels exciting.
In the image, an unidentified adult woman is engaged in a conversation, conveying a serious tone. She has long, dark hair styled back and wears glasses along with large, floral-shaped earrings that are a reddish-brown color. Her expression suggests concern or caution as she speaks the line, "You mustn't fall for another one." The background features a decorative wrought iron element, indicating an indoor setting. The overall atmosphere appears intimate, likely part of a deeper discussion about relationships. The surrounding text hints at a broader context involving discussions about cakes and political maneuvering, suggesting a mix of personal and social themes.
8:15 PM (c)

She reminds me of Rosy.
In a sophisticated indoor setting, a woman confidently walks through a restaurant or bar area. She is dressed in a form-fitting turquoise dress that accentuates her figure, featuring a wide belt at the waist. Her hair is styled voluminously, and she carries a white clutch in one hand while draping a fur coat over her other arm. The background reveals several patrons seated at tables, with some dressed in formal attire, indicating a lively atmosphere. A waiter in a beige suit holds a tray with drinks, contributing to the upscale vibe of the scene. The lighting is warm, suggesting an evening setting, enhancing the overall elegance of the environment.
8:15 PM (d)

I Worked My Way Up To The Top

https://youtu.be/C_qmj7z1XhU

[Verse 1]

Life is great, I can admit

I love what I love most

When things were uncertain, I was tested

And I passed, yes

In a café setting, three individuals are engaged in conversation. One person, a woman in a blue dress, sits at a table, facing two men. The man on her left is older, wearing a pinstriped suit and glasses, and appears to be examining something on his phone. The other man, standing, is also dressed in a pinstriped suit and leans slightly over the table, interacting with the seated individuals. The background features warm lighting with round lamps, and the café has a vintage ambiance. The text "Madame Saffo in Florence" is displayed prominently at the bottom of the image, indicating a possible reference to a location or theme relevant to the scene.
8:15 PM (e)

[Pre-Chorus]

Put me down tonight in silk and smoke,

Put me down tonight where the coastline glows.
In a presentation setting, a speaker stands on stage, gesturing as they discuss topics related to "Expanded knowledge" and "Actions." The backdrop features three main sections: on the left, there is an image of an unidentified adult woman in a black dress against a pink background; the center displays the New York Times logo; and the right section is labeled "Actions" on a green background. The audience is partially visible in the foreground, and the overall atmosphere suggests a tech or media event. The speaker is dressed casually in a green sweater and appears engaged in the presentation.
8:15 PM (f)

[Chorus]

I fought my way up to the lights,

Now watch me go.

I fought my way up to the lights,

This is my show.

Go, go, go, go, go—

Feel that glow.

Go, go, go, go, go—

This is my show.
In the image, a woman with long, wavy hair and a serious expression is engaged in a conversation. She has prominent features, including full lips painted in a bold shade of red, and her eyes convey intensity. The background appears to be dimly lit, with hints of a colorful setting that suggests an indoor environment. The dialogue displayed on the screen indicates a discussion about money, with phrases like "I thought 50" and "You make money fast here," suggesting a transactional context. The overall mood seems tense, reflecting the seriousness of the conversation.
8:15 PM (g)

[Verse 2]

I’m a spark and you’re chasing flame,

Still figuring out what you want your name.

Copying my steps gets old real fast—

Find your own heat, make your moment last.
In the scene, an unidentified adult female is engaged in a conversation, her expression contemplative as she responds to a question about the difficulty of her work. She has voluminous, curly hair and is wearing a dark outfit that contrasts with the warm, red lighting of the setting. The background suggests a lively atmosphere, typical of a bar or club, with hints of other patrons or decor blurred out. The dialogue displayed on the screen indicates a discussion about the nature of work, implying a casual yet serious tone. The overall ambiance is intimate, with a focus on the interaction between the individuals present.
8:15 PM (h)

[Pre-Chorus]

Lay me down tonight in my diamonds and pearls
In the image, an unidentified adult male with a prominent beard and a serious expression is speaking. His face is illuminated from above, creating a dramatic effect. He appears to be in a tense or emotional moment, as indicated by his dialogue: "You're the woman I've waited for." The background is dimly lit, which adds to the intensity of the scene. There are no visible brands or logos present, and the setting does not suggest any overt violence or sexual content. The overall atmosphere hints at a significant narrative moment, possibly from a film or theatrical performance.
8:15 PM (i)

Sing to me at night about your favorite girl
In the scene, an unidentified adult man and an unidentified adult woman are entering a room. The man, dressed in a dark suit with a tie, appears to be introducing the woman to another person, stating, "Let me introduce my future wife, Mimma." The woman is wearing a sleeveless white top and a flowing gray skirt, and she has a confident expression. The setting is indoors, with light streaming in through large windows in the background, suggesting a well-lit, elegant space. The focus is on the interaction between the characters, with the man gesturing towards the woman as they approach.
8:15 PM (j)

[Chorus]

I fought my way up to the lights,

Now watch me go.

I fought my way up to the lights,

This is my show.
In the image, a young man with a slight smile is looking directly at the camera. He has short, neatly styled hair and is dressed in a dark suit with a white shirt and a tie. The background is a soft, light color, creating a minimalistic atmosphere. Below him, there is readable text that states, "my son Gualtiero whom you know," indicating a personal connection or introduction. The overall tone of the image is formal, suggesting a serious or significant moment. There are no visible brands, logos, or any elements indicating violence or sexual content.
8:15 PM (k)

Go, go, go, go, go

This is my show
In the image, two individuals are standing close together, engaged in conversation. The woman on the left has dark hair styled elegantly and is wearing a sleeveless white dress, complemented by large, round earrings. She has a bright red lip color, which adds to her sophisticated appearance. The man on the right is dressed in a maroon suit with a white shirt and a tie, appearing to be in his early adulthood. The background features large windows that let in natural light, suggesting an indoor setting. The text at the bottom reads, "I'm glad to have a [unreadable text] for a stepmother," indicating a playful or humorous exchange between the two. The overall atmosphere seems light and conversational.
8:15 PM (l)

Go, go, go, go, go

This is my show
In the image, an unidentified adult male is speaking with a smile, suggesting a celebratory atmosphere. He is dressed in formal attire, including a suit and a tie, and has a noticeable beard. The background is somewhat blurred, indicating a light source, possibly from a window or outdoor setting, but specific details are not clear. Another adult male, also with a beard, is partially visible behind him, appearing more serious or contemplative. The text overlay reads, "Shall we toast my marriage?" indicating that this is likely a wedding or celebratory event. The overall mood seems festive, with the focus on the speaker's joyful expression.
8:15 PM (m)

[Bridge]

I need you like breath needs chest,

I need you near when I can’t find rest.

I need you most when the day goes thin—
In the image, an unidentified woman stands smiling, wearing a white sleeveless top. Her hair is styled in soft waves, and she has large hoop earrings. The background features large windows that allow natural light to filter in, creating a bright atmosphere. The text at the bottom reads, "Close, from Pole," suggesting a dialogue or context related to her introduction. The setting appears to be indoors, likely in a spacious room with a relaxed ambiance. There are no visible brands or logos in the image.
8:15 PM (n)

Don’t fade out, don’t give in.
In the image, an unidentified woman is speaking with a confident demeanor. She has dark hair styled in soft waves and is wearing large, circular earrings. Her lips are painted a bright red, contrasting with her light-colored sleeveless top. The background is softly blurred, suggesting an indoor setting with natural light filtering through. The visible text reads, "You do what you can," indicating a moment of dialogue. The overall expression and posture of the woman convey a sense of assertiveness and engagement in conversation.
8:15 PM (o)

[Pre-Chorus]

If the night gets loud, stay close, stay here—

Keep your hand where it kills my fear.
In the image, an unidentified woman stands indoors, facing the camera. She has dark hair styled in soft waves and wears a sleeveless white blouse. Her expression is serious, and she has bold red lipstick on. The background features large windows with greenery visible outside, suggesting a well-lit, serene environment. The text at the bottom reads, "Those with money give money, those with a body..." indicating a conversation about social dynamics related to wealth and physicality. The overall atmosphere is one of contemplation or discussion.
8:15 PM (p)

Tell me I’m the one you’re looking for.
In the image, an unidentified adult male is lying on a couch, appearing to be in a state of rest. He is dressed in a dark suit with a white shirt, and his hands are clasped together over his abdomen. A gold ring is visible on one of his fingers. The background features a striped wall in shades of pink and beige, contributing to an indoor setting. The man's head is tilted back slightly, and his eyes are closed, suggesting he may be asleep or resting. The overall atmosphere conveys a sense of calm or inactivity.
8:15 PM (q)

I'm your favorite girl
In the image, a young woman stands in a formal setting, possibly from a vintage film. She has dark, styled hair with a small curl at the front, and her expression is confident, complemented by bright red lipstick. She wears a black outfit adorned with a sparkling brooch and a pearl necklace, suggesting elegance. The background features blurred outlines of mirrors, hinting at a dressing room or similar environment. The overall ambiance conveys a sense of sophistication and charm, typical of a classic cinematic scene.
8:15 PM (r)

[Chorus]If the night gets loud, stay close, stay here—

Keep your hand where it kills my fear.
In the image, a woman with dark, styled hair and bright red lipstick is seated, looking directly at the viewer with a confident expression. She wears a black outfit and a necklace, suggesting a formal or stylish appearance. The background features red striped wallpaper, creating a warm and intimate setting. The text overlay reads, "I love you too," indicating a personal and emotional moment. The overall atmosphere suggests a conversation filled with affection or connection. There are no visible brands or logos in the image.
8:15 PM (s)

I worked my way to the top.
In the scene, an unidentified adult woman stands confidently on a staircase, leaning against a railing. She wears a black lace outfit that is revealing, accentuating her figure. Her hair is styled in vintage waves, and she has a bright smile, suggesting a lively demeanor. The background features a staircase with a soft focus, indicating an indoor setting. The woman is speaking, as indicated by the text overlay that reads, "I've become rich and respected." The overall atmosphere appears theatrical, possibly from a film or performance, with a focus on her expression and posture.
8:15 PM (t)

Go, friend, go

Go, go, go, go, go
In the scene, an unidentified woman stands confidently on a staircase, wearing a black lace outfit that accentuates her figure. She has styled hair and is adorned with jewelry, including a necklace. Her expression is animated as she speaks, conveying a sense of pride and achievement, stating, "I've become rich and respected." The background features a staircase, hinting at an indoor setting, possibly a venue or a stage. The lighting creates a dramatic atmosphere, enhancing her presence. The overall tone suggests a moment of celebration or triumph.
8:15 PM (u)

This is my stage
In a lively social setting, an unidentified adult woman engages in conversation with another individual, who is partially obscured. The woman has a vintage hairstyle, styled in soft curls, and wears a black lace dress with thin straps, which accentuates her figure. She appears animated, with a confident expression, as she says, "Goodbye to sweet fetishist." The background features other individuals, some of whom are smiling and holding drinks, suggesting a festive atmosphere. The lighting is warm, typical of a bar or club environment, enhancing the intimate vibe of the scene. The presence of drinks indicates a celebratory mood, but the context of the conversation hints at a more complex interaction.
8:15 PM (v)

Go, go, go, go
In a lively social setting, an unidentified woman stands out with a confident expression, gesturing as she speaks. She wears a black dress with thin straps, adorned with a necklace that adds to her elegant appearance. Her hair is styled in soft waves, and she has bright red lipstick that enhances her bold look. In the background, several people are engaged in conversation, with some holding drinks, indicating a festive atmosphere. The text overlay reads, "Goodbye to sweet fetishist," hinting at a playful or dramatic moment in the interaction. The overall scene suggests a gathering where people are mingling, possibly at a party or celebration.
8:15 PM (w)

I'm in the show
In a lively setting, an unidentified woman is seen joyfully raising a glass, her expression bright and animated. She has dark, styled hair and is wearing a glamorous outfit adorned with jewelry, including earrings and a necklace. The background features a patterned wall, suggesting an indoor event, likely a party or celebration. The text overlay reads, "Drink up! Life is short, but pussy is eternal!" indicating a playful and bold atmosphere. The scene captures a moment of revelry, with the woman exuding confidence and enthusiasm. There are no visible brands or logos in the image.
8:15 PM (x)

[Outro]

Breathe you in like a midnight prayer,

Need you close—just stay right there.

More, more, more—don’t fade from view,

I built these lights, but I still need you.
In the image, two women are prominently featured in the foreground, each holding a tall glass filled with a red beverage. The woman on the left has dark, voluminous hair and is wearing a white top, adorned with a gold bracelet. She appears to be playfully raising her hand, possibly in a gesture of greeting or emphasis. The woman on the right has lighter hair styled in an elegant updo and is dressed in a patterned outfit, with a confident expression. Behind them, a man in a red uniform stands, seemingly observing the scene. The setting appears to be outdoors, with a building and windows visible in the background, suggesting a formal or social event. The text overlay reads, "My sailor, you won't escape me again!" indicating a playful or teasing interaction between the women and someone not visible in the image.
8:15 PM (y)

More, more, more—don’t fade from view,

I built these lights, but I still need you.

Ah, ah

Ah
2:45 AM

Wednesday, January 15th.

3:00 a.m.

I'm busy, disrupting my sleep cycle while I work.
3:00 AM

I'm not strong at basic maths, so I certainly wouldn't be the right person to be finance minister; people like Chamath ar much better at that

There are loads of qualified people — actually, to be frank, everyone in my cabinet was chosen from a top list worldwide for the cabinet

Mostly

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***

I would always prefer to be the least knowledgeable person in the room

If you're not the least knowledgeable person there, that can suggest a different concern — being the most knowledgeable isn't always ideal
3:00 AM (b)

Oh, hello there
3:00 AM (c)

Wow

We're moving forward with significant plans for BOC

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And we will seek to ████████████████████████████████████████

The banking sector █████████████████████████████

But we will continue to allow you to make your own choices

And support you in competing for depositors

We will see more banks, bankers and funds

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That makes more sense to me

I believe capitalism is also about capital for capitalization
3:00 AM (d)

Your sales will multiply

I chose Kanchana as deputy chair

I selected Jim Robinson III to serve as chair

He passed away

His son, IV, does not have a background in banking

However, ███████████████████████████████████████████ for the role

He could serve as chair of that bank and ████████████████████████████████████████████████████████████████████████

We are ████████████████████████████████████████████████████████████████ for trading between SLD and LKD

I am unsure which option to choose; we will let people decide online

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Dave Goldberg's SurveyMonkey technology will play an important role

It will help guide our process

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But that is the current situation

I think LKD is better, because SLD and SGD sound too similar
3:15 AM

We are looking forward to ███████████████████████████

They pose challenges for us

Democracies can complicate business

Looking at America today, many see those complications

Communism draws criticism, though leaders like Xi argue for it

China has about 1.4 billion people and is often noted for its strengths

Talks about intelligence and genetics are complex and deserve care

We can't afford to ███████████████████████████████████████████████

We want political stability

Our voters have their own interests and ████████████████████████████████████████████████████████████████
The image presents a menu from Uber Eats, showcasing a selection of cake slices available for order. Each item is accompanied by its name and price in LKR (Sri Lankan Rupees). The cakes listed include Tres Leches, Nutella Cake, Tiramisu Cake, Dark Chocolate Salted Caramel Cake, Red Velvet Cake, and several others. Some items are marked as "Popular" or indicate previous orders. The layout is clean, with images of the cakes displayed alongside their descriptions. The menu is part of a digital interface, likely viewed on a computer, and includes a sidebar with additional categories like "Full Cakes," "Hot Beverages," and "Retail." The overall setting suggests a casual dining or takeaway experience.
4:00 AM

Rukshi could do a good job as tourism minister.

That's impressive.

Very impressive.

The way she runs her Butter Boutique is notable.

It's impressive.

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As a perk of serving as a cabinet minister.

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Elon might serve as a minister in a formal capacity.

Department of Government Efficiency

That would be interesting.

Not a ceremonial minister.

Chamath may not take a prominent role.

Nadda

Sheryl could earn significant income building a trillion dollar business.
4:00 AM (b)

In other unrelated news, Chandran Rutnam has opened his own bakery.

There have been a few updates about it.

I'm amused by the idea.

Notes:

Rukshi's tres leches are my favorite.

They are my favorite bakery.

I used to like Mitsi's.

But the tres leches at Butter Boutique is even better than their Death by Chocolate.

We often have cake at our cabinet meetings.

The others had butter cake, the goddaya type.

That's delightful.

And their kalu dodol is lovely.
4:00 AM (c)

"Let them eat cake" has always been my go-to life motto.
4:00 AM (d)

And if they are very thirsty

Pardon me

Offer them champagne
4:00 AM (e)

Heh

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Heh

***

I am

Out of it

Zing

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They all eat like rich butter cake

***

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When we're persuading people, Rukshi is a valuable resource
4:00 AM (f)

Be kind and build goodwill
4:00 AM (g)

"I know, Sajith, about what Ranil said."

"I understand that. But we have Rukshi's cakes — tres leches."

"Yes, Ranil, what should we do? Sajith is being firm."

"You could form a government with them, but..."

"We have a better cake."

"Many people prefer our cakes."

"I could teach you, but..."

"I would need to charge a fee."

***

I am tired; I need to start doing business soon
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