the sole striker

it seems the sole-striker system is defining this World Cup. it requires runners and for Spain, Isco isn't, Silva isn't and Iniesta no longer is.

England and Croatia on the other hand are thriving with runners like Sterling, Lingard, Perisic and Rebic.

Germany struggled with Werner at the point while he became more dangerous freed up around Gomez.

Neymar is too far from goal to help Jesus.

Belgium has Lukaku, who can both run and hold, which means they can play two ways.

The Truman Show 20th anniversary

20 years ago this month. one of the earliest films to bring that funky word "existentialism" and to question whether you're living your own life or there's a Christof somewhere.

来说是非者 便是是非人

Why is this thus and what is the reason of this thusness?

委屈

Disappointing and unprofessional.

Few leave on a high. Most overstay themselves.

I went from sacrificing other opportunities and staying, to becoming an "important, senior" member who entrenched the workflow, to being sidelined.

There's no shame in overstaying. Even sidelining is okay, if there's genuine blame. But the 委屈 I'm in lays squarely at the feet of those in positions of influence.

The Happening 10th anniversary

10 years ago this month. still underrated imo. in this era of the "elevated horror", if it arrived 10 years late, it might be a hit.

act your rank

At NS, you're expected to not think.

At work, you're expected to solve problems.

At reservist, you try to solve problems and you're reminded to not think.

"I was 'Home Alone' too, except not in movie, but in real life."