Suck_on_my_Presence

joined 2 years ago

Masking may come easier to someone who is fully an adult and had to adapt to be able to survive. One doesn't keep a customer service job by being unmasked. So perhaps that is "better"?

But on the flip side, growing up means more responsibility. Failing a final in high school says I get a C- for the year, big whoop. Failing a final in college means I get a C-, means the class doesn't count as a prerequisite, means I have to spend more money to retake the class.

Forgetting to hand in an assignment doesn't mean much in school. But forgetting to pay a bill has much bigger consequences (especially if you do that ADHD thing of stressing about it every night and day but being unable to actually do the damn thing that would fix it :) )

SOMA is right there on the laptop.

Absolutely excellent game.

I've been playing Planet Crafter quite a bit. It gives me the same vibes Subnautica did, just without any scary monsters. Love it to pieces

Lion King on the SNES.

I played. And played. And played. I took that game and system with me when I left home and I took it with me all across the country. And then I finally beat it on a 12 hour graveyard shift with a friend. We were on our last life and were going to be dead. And it happened. The only time in my life I ever beat the game was after 15 years of unsuccessful attempts.

[–] Suck_on_my_Presence@lemmy.world 8 points 2 days ago (2 children)

I use an extension called Tabliss and set that as my home page. I have it customized so the links to my most visited pages are set up with an icon so it's very clean and minimalist.

[–] Suck_on_my_Presence@lemmy.world 3 points 3 days ago (1 children)

My union drug tests both before you're hired and randomly selected. Because we are electricians and gas technician, or work along side them, the employer takes drug use very seriously.

[–] Suck_on_my_Presence@lemmy.world 17 points 5 days ago (10 children)

Can you elaborate? I wasn't aware of this.

[–] Suck_on_my_Presence@lemmy.world 6 points 5 days ago (1 children)

Because of a disability, I can't drink or do recreational drugs. So soda. Soda is my vice and it's so not good for me

I love in Washington state and honestly have had next to no problems with people in roundabouts. They're pretty common here and people use them as intended. Wherever you are all from, I hope it gets better lol

USA, WA, IBEW. Less than 5 years, but ours doesn't change until 10 years(? I think I need to look this up).

20 days PTO accrual in a year, 2 personal holidays. No sick days.

I believe ours goes up to 28 days/year once at 20years with the company? It takes a lot for us

ADHDer here. Same for the caffeine and the pot.

Possibly similar, but the drugs given before an awake surgery also do absolutely nothing to me when they're supposed to make you loopy and calm your anxiety. Nope. I'm entirely lucid for you shoving the tube into my heart, thank you.

[–] Suck_on_my_Presence@lemmy.world 3 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Where's your favorite spot?

 

Mind, I've had many tattoos, but this is the first big one on my forearm and woof my elbow is rejecting this world.

It's been almost a week since getting it, healing is coming along nicely, but the inner side of my elbow joint is just in crazy pain, especially as my palm faces upwards. Bending is near impossible.

I haven't done anything with that arm that would otherwise make that kind of pain - like picking up bricks or whatever. So unless I slept wrong for the past three days, my guess is that it's coming from the tattoo somehow.

 

For example, I'm terrified of smelling bad

 

I've seen some that can potentially be fit into a recessed light, but I'd have to do some research to figure out how to know if the cans are attached to studs. Beyond that, I can't seem to find anything. Anyone have ideas or tips?

 

Or other permanent body things.

 

A while back I asked what kinds of shoes might work for me and there was a lot of discussion about barefoot shoes. Well, I found a small local sports store that physically sells Lems and I went to try some on.

Wow. These are the best and most comfortable shoes I've ever worn. I got them about a month ago at this point and I have probably put 2-7 miles on them every day and according to my Fitbit, that's nearing 100 miles and they're still the most comfortable shoes ever.

So thanks, community! I'm super happy I asked !

 

This one's an earworm.

 

I have a real addiction to soda and I desperately need to cut back at least on the sugar.

My problem is, is that the zero sugar ones - whatever sweetener is used hurts my throat (and tastes awful), and same goes for the diet versions. I could force myself to drink bubbly or La Croix, but knowing myself, that's only going to cause an awful rebound soon enough. So I've been trying to find alternatives that don't break the bank. Poppi is fine and I've tried other low sugar bottles from online stores here and there. That's expensive, though.

So I guess has anyone tried to cut sugar in other ways? I have tried watering things down and I've tried using just sparkling water to keep the carbonation but water things down. I have also tried sparkling water and powdered drink mixes and that is truly awful, imo. I haven't tried mixing a Soda Zero with a Soda (regular) and I wonder if that would help? At least to begin sort of a transition?

I dunno. I'm babbling at this point. I know it's mostly a test of will for addictions, but this is literally my only vice because I don't smoke and won't drink. So soda is the way, hahaha.

 

What are y'all's opinions?

I like slatted for the idea of a French cleat system where I can put some shelves or lamps up without taking up floor space. But cloth is also nice for the comfort and it seems more 'bed space' appropriate.

 

Since the election I've kinda buried my head in the sand to try and stay sane, so I'm not sure what projections are looking like for the real estate market. Unfortunately I need to move pretty ASAP and I'm having the worst luck with rentals.

So, anyone have any advice or an idea of the outlook in the next few months?

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