> It is funny that at the start literally everyone is interesting, even the most boring conversations. I was more of a blank slate and more likeable too.

Yes! I've found the same thing.

> That's gone away

Also noticing this -- I knew that it would happen, but was surprised that it didn't take very much fluency before the natural human tendency to judge people re-appeared.

> ...but the things I enjoy are more enjoyable in a deeper way, and the scope of things I can do is larger. Goes both ways imo.

That's good to hear. I'm about to come back for another extended round, so I worry about the other stuff fading over time.