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A "Showerthought" is a simple term used to describe the thoughts that pop into your head while you're doing everyday things like taking a shower, driving, or just daydreaming. The most popular seem to be lighthearted clever little truths, hidden in daily life.

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When I lived in Germany I always left with my house keys, but here in rural Brazil, the only key I need is my cars!

(I used to live so close to the city center I didn't need a car, and now I live so far away that I don't even bother locking my front door).

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[–] electric@lemmy.world 15 points 1 month ago (2 children)

I don't ask this in a judgemental way: why would you choose to live in rural Brazil over Germany?

[–] idiomaddict@lemmy.world 7 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago) (1 children)

If you’re not habituated to cold winters, it can be difficult to live in a place that has them. I’m from New England and live in Germany, so I’m always slightly disappointed by the winter (I’m not in Bavaria), but for people who are from warm places, the cold literally hurts. You adjust to a point, but especially if you’re older or skinnier, it might be a struggle every time.

[–] Strider@lemmy.world 2 points 1 month ago

The winter here is no less disappointing 😁

[–] ChilledPeppers@lemmy.dbzer0.com 5 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Job opportunities (in the big city 60km away) and my family lives here. I am moving back to Germany next year tho...

[–] electric@lemmy.world 1 points 1 month ago

Oh that makes sense. Hope it works out for you.