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Week 14 (2026)2026-03-30 to 2026-04-05

Overview

This week’s posts combined everyday life with photo-heavy Dublin walks. The feed included a confirmed €300 reimbursement from Microsoft Global Finance, multiple outings around the city centre and quays under notably sunny skies, a sunset/evening series by the river and bridge, an Easter Sunday note about widespread supermarket closures, and two more personal revisits: a street not visited for months and a former home area in Dublin 6 West.

Key Themes

  • Sunny Dublin visuals: repeated posts highlighted blue skies, bright sun, river views, bridges, and evening light.
  • City-centre observations: a trip into town for a haircut came with the comment that “many things have changed.”
  • Holiday practicalities: on Easter Day, most supermarkets were said to be closed, so takeaway became the fallback.
  • Personal life updates: the week also included a €300 reimbursement and nostalgic returns to familiar streets and a previous neighborhood.

Notable Posts

  • €300 received: a screenshot showed +€300 from Microsoft Global Finance.
  • Favourite city shot: one post shared an earlier photo the author said they really liked, showing a dusk riverside scene.
  • Haircut trip into town: featured the large “DUBLIN” installation and a note about noticeable changes in the city centre.
  • Sun-filled photo set: several images captured clear skies, the riverfront, office buildings, and a stadium view.
  • Evening bridge views: two dusk photos of the quays and a major bridge were captioned “Fucking amazing 🤩”.
  • Easter Sunday update: the author wished followers Happy Easter Day and noted that most supermarkets were closed.
  • Nostalgia posts: one street revisit was paired with the song 《老街》, and another post marked a former home area in Dublin 6 West.

Watchlist

  • Public-holiday opening hours: Easter Sunday supermarket closures were a practical issue this week.
  • City-centre change: the author explicitly noted visible changes during a return trip into town.
  • More neighborhood memory posts: revisits to an old street and Dublin 6 West stood out as a recurring personal thread.
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Week 13 (2026)2026-03-23 to 2026-03-29

Overview

Across 10 posts from 23–29 Mar, the channel mixed personal admin progress with everyday observations: spring scenes in the neighborhood, work/commute snapshots, AI chatbot testing, a gaming update, and a brief note on enjoying a nap.

Key Themes

  • Residency/admin: A Stamp 4 renewal was approved.
  • Seasonal change: Cherry blossom petals on the ground, fresh plant growth, and a bright sky close to 18:00 pointed to spring and longer daylight.
  • Daily routine: A morning monitor setup, a shuttle-bus commute to the office, and a short post about the pleasure of a nap captured the week’s rhythm.
  • AI experimentation: Two 29 Mar screenshots showed ClawBot conversations, including in WeChat, with the bot identifying the session as OpenAI Codex / GPT-5.4 and describing both coding and general-assistant uses.
  • Leisure: A Boom Beach post showed the purchase of a Statue of Liberty-themed skin.

Notable Posts

  • 23 Mar — Stamp 4 renewal approved: Email screenshot said the renewal application was approved and the new IRP card should arrive within 15 business days.
  • 23 Mar — Cherry blossoms: Photo of petals covering the ground under flowering trees.
  • 24 Mar — Boom Beach update: Bought a new “自由女神” skin, with the caption “Freedom is not free 哈哈哈”.
  • 25 Mar — New growth: Photo update showing neighborhood plants starting another growth cycle.
  • 27 Mar — Office commute: Photo from a shuttle bus on the way to the office.
  • 29 Mar — ClawBot tests: Screenshots of chats about model identity, billing context, and assistant capabilities, plus a post noting ClawBot was available in WeChat.
  • 29 Mar — Bright evening: Photo captioned that it was still very bright close to 18:00.

Watchlist

  • IRP card delivery: The approval email stated delivery within 15 business days.
  • Further ClawBot usage: This week included multiple hands-on tests, including in WeChat.
  • Spring progression: Blossoms, new leaves, and bright late afternoons may continue to feature in upcoming posts.
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Week 12 (2026)2026-03-16 to 2026-03-22

Overview

This week’s feed focused on everyday Dublin moments rather than news: waterfront walks, a visit to Dún Laoghaire, mild March weather, and several posts highlighting flowers and blossom. The overall tone was calm and personal, with most content centered on scenery and small lifestyle snapshots.

Key Themes

  • Spring bloom in the city: Multiple posts featured flowers and blossom, including white flowers in an urban planting bed and a flowering tree shown in both daylight and at night.
  • Waterfront scenery: Dún Laoghaire was the clearest location focus, with a large harbor photo set plus a separate post of a docked warship. Other posts also returned to waterside views.
  • Weather and light: The week showed Dublin in mixed conditions — cloudy but “warm,” bright blue skies, and reflective nighttime scenes.
  • Daily-life details: A weekend greeting and a favorite coconut water brand added a casual lifestyle layer to the channel.

Notable Posts

  • 17 Mar — Dún Laoghaire photo/video set: A multi-image post captured streets, harbor views, marina masts, boats, and the waterfront, with the caption that the place never feels boring.
  • 17 Mar — Warship at the harbor: A separate photo showed a docked gray warship, with the note that visitors can go on board.
  • 18 Mar — Flowers and mild weather: One video noted that although it was not sunny, it still felt warm; another post said Dublin has flowers blooming in every season.
  • 19 Mar — Night scenes: The channel shared both a night waterfront video with strong light reflections and a nighttime photo of a blossoming tree.
  • 21–22 Mar — Weekend and waterside pause: A sunny weekend blossom view was followed by a waterside photo featuring a carton of Innocent coconut water described as a favorite brand.

Watchlist

  • Whether the blossom/flower theme continues as spring develops.
  • More Dún Laoghaire and harbor content, especially around ships and waterfront activity.
  • Continued contrast between grey-but-mild days, sunny intervals, and night reflections in the city’s visual mood.
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Week 11 (2026)2026-03-09 to 2026-03-15

Overview

This week’s feed was mostly visual: 12 posts in total, led by 9 photos, 1 video, and 2 text-only updates. The dominant mood was calm and upbeat, with repeated posts about unexpectedly good weather in Dublin, waterfront/city views, and small everyday pleasures at home. Alongside that, there were a few more personal notes on work pressure, possible side work, and saving money.

Key Themes

  • Better-than-forecast weather: Several posts highlighted clear blue skies, sunlit apartment views, blossoms, waterfront walks, and port/city scenes. One caption explicitly said the weather forecast had been inaccurate because the weather had actually been great.
  • Dublin city visuals: The week included riverfront/harbor shots, modern office blocks, cranes, boats, and a tram-side construction scene.
  • Everyday home life: Cooking, streaming, and relaxing showed up through lamb bought from 融兴行, a short video captioned “So damn good,” and watching *Rick and Morty* season 8.
  • Work and future planning: A candid post described current work at Microsoft as feeling like Amazon-level intensity, with disappointment around work-life balance and mention of longer-term plans tied to citizenship, taking a gap, and renting out the house.
  • Side income and savings: One post considered doing delivery work after chatting with barbershop owners; another shared a YouTube subscription 20% cashback screenshot.

Notable Posts

  • Mar 11: A text post about possibly trying delivery work as a way to add something new outside a not-too-busy job.
  • Mar 11: A longer reflection on work stress/WLB, comparing the current experience at Microsoft to Amazon.
  • Mar 13: A screenshot showing $2.77 cashback on a $13.99 YouTube Premium charge.
  • Mar 14: A food post showing lamb from 融兴行, followed later by a short video captioned “So damn good.”
  • Mar 14–15: A run of outdoor posts captured the week’s tone: sunny room views, waterfront scenes, harbor shots, and a Sunday “nice weather” update.

Watchlist

  • Whether the good-weather streak continues, since it shaped most of the week’s posts.
  • Whether the delivery side-gig idea goes beyond discussion.
  • Whether the work/WLB frustration eases in coming updates.
  • More of the same low-key mix of city views, food, streaming, and small money-saving finds.
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Week 10 (2026)2026-03-02 to 2026-03-08

Overview

  • 8 posts were published in the period: 7 photo posts and 1 text-only update.
  • The week’s feed was dominated by clear, sunny weather and Dublin outdoor scenes, especially riverfront/city views.
  • Midweek, the author noted having a cold and missing some of the good weather, but posting later returned to outdoor walks and ended with Merrion Square Park.

Key Themes

  • Sunny spell: multiple captions highlighted bright sun, blue skies, and good weather.
  • Dublin scenery: repeated views of the city’s waterfront, roads, bridges, and open spaces.
  • Getting back outside: one post mentioned illness and staying in; later posts emphasized going out again to enjoy the weather.
  • Park recovery: the final post described Merrion Square Park as “healing.”

Notable Posts

  • Mar 3: A riverfront photo captioned that the weather was so good there were no clouds.
  • Mar 4: Text-only update saying the author had a cold recently and had missed walks despite the run of good weather.
  • Mar 7: A cluster of 4 posts showed bright morning city scenes and an indoor desk setup, ending with: “Need to go out again to enjoy the weather ☀️”
  • Mar 8: A 2-photo post from Merrion Square Park captioned: “Merrion Square Park is healing ❤️‍🩹”

Watchlist

  • Whether the sunny-weather posting streak continues next week.
  • Any further updates from Merrion Square Park.
  • More outdoor walk posts after the earlier note about recovering from a cold.
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Week 9 (2026)2026-02-23 to 2026-03-01

Overview

This week’s supplied posts were a mix of everyday Dublin moments: city views, good-weather updates, workday snapshots, and food. The channel focused heavily on Dublin’s docklands/office areas, especially in the evening, while also featuring home-cooked lamb dishes, a team dinner, one gaming-related question, and a light weekend mood post.

Key Themes

  • Weather and light: Multiple posts mentioned good weather, with sunny desk/window photos and warm-looking evening scenes.
  • Dublin cityscapes: Grand Canal Docks was described as “one of my favorite areas,” and several posts showed Dublin at night or dusk. Office-area photos also showed buildings with J.P. Morgan and State Street signage.
  • Food: Lamb appeared repeatedly, including a homemade lamb stew and a later lamb dish described as especially successful. There was also a team dinner post.
  • Work-life rhythm: Desk photos, office surroundings, and a “Logging off” post gave the week a clear work-to-evening flow.
  • Casual community post: One post asked whether anyone in Ireland plays Boom Beach.

Notable Posts

  • 24 Feb: A “kind of warm” Dublin night photo.
  • 25 Feb: A Grand Canal Docks post highlighting it as a favorite area.
  • 26 Feb: Homemade lamb stew at midday, followed by a team dinner in the evening.
  • 27 Feb: A strong run of posts covering sunny Friday weather, an after-work “Logging off” moment, Dublin at dusk, and two office-building photos.
  • 1 Mar: A lamb dish was described as the most successful yet, followed by a weekend post joking that weekends are always happy but too short and wishing for a four-day workweek.

Watchlist

  • Repeated focus on good weather and changing light.
  • Ongoing interest in docklands / office-district photography.
  • More home cooking updates, especially lamb.
  • Whether the Boom Beach question gets any follow-up in later posts.
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Week 8 (2026)2026-02-16 to 2026-02-22

Overview

In the supplied posts from 20–22 Feb, *Dublin Life 🇮🇪* blended everyday Dublin scenes with personal tech-project updates. The feed moved between sunny River Liffey views, a grey/rainy Saturday, indoor desk and home moments, and a swan video, while text posts tracked progress on SEO, sitemap generation, Google submission, SSE, async workers, and multi-channel support.

Key Themes

  • Dublin scenery and weather: clear blue-sky shots of the River Liffey and bridge on 20 Feb, a grey harbor view and rainy home scene on 21 Feb, then more bright waterfront imagery on 22 Feb.
  • Home/work life: repeated desk and apartment photos, projector viewing, and short mood posts like “Good night 💤” and “Hope it will be a slow monday tomorrow 🐢️”.
  • Technical progress: milestone-style posts included “Added SEO support!!”, “SEO looks fine”, “Dynamic sitemap works!”, “Submitted to Google search”, “SSE ready”, “Test asynchronous session worker”, “Async workers”, and “Adding multiple channels!”
  • Positive local sentiment: posts such as “I love Ireland 🇮🇪” and #Dublinlife kept the tone personal and location-focused.

Notable Posts

  • 20 Feb: “Dublin River Liffey” and another bridge photo captured a notably sunny day in Dublin.
  • 20 Feb: “Another sunny day 🌞” and “Too sunny today” continued the bright-weather theme with indoor desk shots lit by strong sunlight.
  • 21 Feb: A concentrated run of technical updates marked progress from SEO support to dynamic sitemap, Google search submission, SSE, and asynchronous session workers.
  • 21 Feb: The post “Async workers” included a screen showing application logs, making it the clearest visual update on the technical work.
  • 21 Feb: A Chinese-captioned photo said the weather was just average, but that the weekend was suitable for staying at home.
  • 22 Feb: “Swan 🦢” added a short wildlife clip, alongside more bright waterfront photography.
  • 22 Feb: “Hope it will be a slow monday tomorrow 🐢️” closed the period on a calm note.

Watchlist

  • Whether the Google search submission leads to visible indexing progress.
  • Follow-up after “SSE ready” and asynchronous session worker testing.
  • What changes come from “Adding multiple channels!”
  • Whether the next posts continue the sunny Dublin streak or return to the grey/rainy conditions seen on 21 Feb.
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