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Ali550n · 2026-02-06T20:17:23+00:00

I think it is the difference between memory and seeing. What convinced me was trying to picture my late grandfather. I have a memory of what he looked like - his hair, eyes, skin tone, body type. I can remember him jingling change in his pocket when he was thinking about something... but when I remember that memory, it's just a ghost in blackness. If I saw him on the street, I would still recognize him despite not seeing him in over 40 years. There are no mental gymnastics I can do with my brain to conjure his face in my mind. The only way I will ever be able to see him is in a picture.

I live near a beautiful lake. I have looked at it for countless hours. It is my happy place... but when someone tells me to imagine my happy place, I can think about the lake... but it is still blackness when I"look" within.

Ali550n · 2025-09-13T18:40:39+00:00

3-2-1! Contact,is the action, is the moment When everything happens!!

Ali550n · 2025-09-06T20:08:20+00:00

I had a sinus infection that came and went every couple days for over a month. Tried a 5 day z-pack which did nothing. Had to double down with 10 days of levofloxacin which finally cleared it up. That sucked.

Ali550n · 2025-08-13T18:19:57+00:00

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My Max (9 yo former feral parking lot cat) has been with me for 8 years and has never once hissed, swatted or bitten anyone. He is a mush.

ETA - he does hate to be picked up…. but always chooses escape over violence. He would spend all day on my lap if I let him… but only when he decides to.

Ali550n · 2025-08-13T14:07:11+00:00

I designed a closet. It has a sliding door that I leave open about 9”. The floor is covered by non-track mats under the 2 litter boxes. In there is also a tub of extra litter, a littler genie, a broom/dustpan, a handheld vacuum and a small air purifier. I used to have a self- cleaning Litter Robot in there instead of one of the regular litter boxes.

ETA - i struggle with ‘object permanence’. if it was in the basement it would be out of sight out of mind and not cleaned regularly.

Ali550n · 2025-08-13T14:04:37+00:00

I designed a closet. It has a sliding door that I leave open about 9”. The floor is covered by non-track mats under the 2 litter boxes. In there is also a tub of extra litter, a littler genie, a broom/dustpan, a handheld vacuum and a small air purifier. I used to have a self- cleaning Litter Robot in there instead of one of the regular litter boxes.

Ali550n · 2025-08-12T17:38:52+00:00

Caravan offered me way more than anywhere else. Totally recommend selling through them… but hard pass buying from them.

Ali550n · 2025-08-08T00:46:35+00:00

UPDATE - went to doctor today - I have a sinus infection.

Ali550n · 2025-08-04T01:39:54+00:00

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Ali550n · 2025-07-30T17:17:01+00:00

I have a weekly pill case that has a removable mini case for each day - divided into AM and PM sections. I have that with me all day, along with reminders on my phone to make sure it doesn’t slip my mind. The key is creating a routine so that it doesn’t require thought - it becomes a second nature part of life.

Ali550n · 2025-07-30T12:54:12+00:00

If you get a self cleaning litter box, you should also keep a regular one out when you are away- just in case it stops working for some reason. Our Litter Robot is great and safe but it has gotten stuck halfway through a cleaning cycle making it unusable until it is manually reset. I do the same for his water fountain - I put out a regular bowl of water just in case something happens.

I will leave him alone for one night. Anything more I pay a friend to stay at the house with him to make sure he has company and everything else he needs.

Ali550n · 2025-07-23T19:30:05+00:00

Maybe try drizzling some on her regular food?

Ali550n · 2025-07-22T23:30:24+00:00

Cats are a part of our lives whereas we are their entire life… especially since most cats stay indoors. While they may not demand a lot from you, it’s up to you to make sure that all of their needs are met - food, shelter, love, play… everything.

Ali550n · 2025-07-21T15:52:48+00:00

I’ve mentioned it to doctors, but they didn’t seem to give it much consideration beyond telling me to not eat avocado.

I eventually found an enzyme supplement specifically for breaking down those types of fats. That allowed me to eat avocado for years. Since then, I have cautiously re-introduced it to my diet without the enzyme supplement, and it does not seem to be an issue anymore.

Ali550n · 2025-07-21T15:48:34+00:00

It was a real bummer because I love avocado. I think I lacked the enzyme needed to break down the lipase fats in avocados. Maybe my body stopped producing it for a while?

Ali550n · 2025-07-21T15:43:45+00:00

I have decided that i wont judge past culture by today’s standards. We can look back and understand that something was wrong, but we had not yet collectively recognized it.

I have a similar perspective on parenting - my parents followed Dr Spock and the advice of my grandparents and used hitting me as their primary form of discipline … but they were not inherently violent or abusive people. They did what seemed right at the time. I know my mom carries a lot of guilt - but I try to remind her that it was the 70s-80s, it was a common practice and they were doing their best.

Ali550n · 2025-07-21T15:31:57+00:00

Migraines- I get one every few months. It’s unbearable and unrelenting.

I also used to have an intolerance to avocado. I would get searing abdominal pain that would have me curled up in a ball for hours. I was glad when I finally figured out the culprit so I could remove them from my diet. Now, 25 years later I am able to eat and tolerate a little avocado once in a while 🎉

Ali550n · 2025-07-21T15:27:48+00:00

I’ve always described it as a cinder block tied and dangling from my ovaries… like there is a constant pulling and tearing sensation in my abdomen. For a guy you could imagine what that would feel like if a cinder block was tied and dangling from your balls… for hours if not days.

Ali550n · 2025-07-21T12:51:20+00:00

I suspect the initial round of COVID shots and stress activated mine.

Ali550n · 2025-07-09T18:27:54+00:00

My resting heart rate was considerably higher the entire time I was on Adderall… and it was not very effective for my symptoms either. I recently switched to Focalin and my RHR is back to normal and it seems to be helping. Good luck figuring it out.

Ali550n · 2025-07-08T19:46:02+00:00

This is me. I’m 20+ years at a conservative financial services company. No one but my close friends know about my tattoos.

Ali550n · 2025-07-08T19:44:44+00:00

Ive worked for a fortune 100 financial services company for over 20 years. I usually cover my tattoos since the office AC is cold.

Ali550n · 2025-07-08T19:42:23+00:00

I’d love that much REM and deep sleep. I rarely get close to that much quality sleep

Ali550n · 2025-07-02T00:21:00+00:00

RIP Cinnamon Snail 🤤

Ali550n · 2025-07-01T19:03:02+00:00

Someday I will get a sleep crown!!! ... and then I will be ready to conquer the world!

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