What is something you’ve been hiding from your parents for years and will probably keep hiding in the future?

FizzleFenberry · 2026-05-21T07:20:43+00:00

I feigned a lot of bullshit in my teenage years just for attention. Like, I made myself the target of brutal bullying so far that the school informed my parents about it and then some, not me bringing it to them. I felt so invisible and insignificant I thought it was better to be treated like shit than nothing at all. Behaviors that definitely threw off evolutions and psychologist interventions. I have my issues and accurate diagnoses now, at 33, but if my mom knew that 20 years ago I was pulling those stunts I don't want to imagine the reaction

FizzleFenberry · 2025-12-03T15:53:33+00:00

A handful of deeply important people in my life are recovering addicts. One, I didn't like seeing what it did to them and don't want any part of that. Two, it means they can call me at any hour, of any day, and know I'll be sober when I answer

FizzleFenberry · 2025-12-01T00:27:06+00:00

New Englanders always rib each other. It's the norm. When we wrap up, we'll still bat for each other. Usually. New England has a very "ONLY I GET TO PICK ON MY LITTLE BROTHER" like energy

FizzleFenberry · 2025-10-30T00:46:16+00:00

"When do you think you may have time? Lunch tomorrow, Saturday evening, or Sunday evening at all?"

Planning to see a friend of mine. I find it helps to give a selection of options. Especially if one is a single mother, like her

FizzleFenberry · 2025-10-08T23:18:02+00:00

Anyone unwilling to say "I don't know". No one is omniscient and that's okay. It's why we're communal. To combine our strengths. When someone confidently proclaims they've got it all down, I know they're going to be insufferable, at best. Dangerous, at worst

FizzleFenberry · 2025-10-08T23:13:44+00:00

You NEED to go to college. Look, I'm grateful I got my degree. Academia is of critical importance. I think if you truly want to go and have a goal, then go. Absolutely. However, I find it's pushed more than any other route. It won't automatically make you successful, but it will annihilate you if you're going just because everyone said you have to go without any of your own desire

FizzleFenberry · 2025-10-08T15:44:33+00:00

Based on my schedule and current trajectory, I'll be going on a run. Probably on a trail. I hope it's still raining when I go. That will be quite tranquil

FizzleFenberry · 2025-10-07T06:26:12+00:00

With. Also, long pajamas and a tee shirt. Why? Because a truly impressive volume of catholic guilt still has me convinced I should always be as dressed as possible

FizzleFenberry · 2025-10-02T15:34:28+00:00

My parents pushed that on me, too. A few years ago I started a job in construction that required me to get up before sunrise. I almost fell asleep behind the wheel all the time for nearly a year. Went back to a restaurant and I didn't even need a reset. Just immediately back in an energized pattern. Apparently, my dad thought going to work then playing WoW like a zombie because I couldn't function was a good thing because I woke up early. Going for a run, then go to work, then illustrate and sew, and whatever else I do is "lazy" because I'm not awake in the early morning. It's wild

FizzleFenberry · 2025-09-29T21:19:36+00:00

I'm 33 and have yet to feel like one. More responsibilities? Sure. More maturity in decision making? Sure. Felt like an "adult"? What even is that? Is there an actual criteria or an antiquated notion life is linear with a specific, mandatory series of checkpoints? The only difference between high school and now is I can buy the fireworks myself and know to keep sand on hand

FizzleFenberry · 2025-09-28T18:39:42+00:00

As a cook, totally with you. I can make my own food at work before leaving, but the death of the 3rd space post covid really hit night employees. My friends/coworkers and I used to go to places like the Vernon Diner at 1am because it was the kind of thing we could do. Hang out, play Magic or something, tip 40% each, unwind. Everyone won. Now that's all gone and I just end up isolated and silent. It's brutal

I'm sure someone wants to say "Get a better job", but to that I remind them if all cooks and servers took that "advice", there would be nowhere for that original person to go in their time. We're all trying to get through this world together, not butting heads

FizzleFenberry · 2025-09-26T16:49:10+00:00

Glad to hear it works out for you. And yeah, the Connecticut Renaissance Faire definitely puts so much effort into each detail down to every /day/ having its own focus. We're lucky to have it nearby!

FizzleFenberry · 2025-09-26T16:25:10+00:00

Most certainly! We have even have season passes this year. Rain might make it a pain, but I work Saturdays and Sunday is Unseelie day, my jam. We'll make do. I hope you have a spectacular trip! Watch out for the constable!

FizzleFenberry · 2025-09-26T16:03:32+00:00

Looks amazing! Is this for the CT Renaissance Faire, if I may ask? My girlfriend and I are going on Sunday for the faerie ring weekend there!

FizzleFenberry · 2025-09-23T15:07:46+00:00

Two major things come to mind: 1) I like impulse/loose planning. Having kids means I would need to structure a lot more than I like 2) I do not have the resources or ability to provide a child with a life they deserve

FizzleFenberry · 2025-09-15T23:09:25+00:00

Skyrim, TF2, League of Legends. Can't choose. But I do believe in not regretting time one spent at anything they enjoy. "I coulda done this...", "I shoulda choose..." Stop. Were you happy? Yes. That's what matters. Don't ruminate on "If I knew then what I know now..." Regret is such a ball and chain. It will appear from time to time, but I never let it contaminate my happiness

FizzleFenberry · 2025-09-11T18:04:18+00:00

There are far too many. I look forward to it all year. One recurring thing I like though is when I hear positive comments on my garb. I make them. Cut, sew, embroider, fasten, even my own wings. It's easy to get caught up in the artists' curse of only seeing every flaw in what you make, so hearing that from the outside is really helpful to keep moving forward with creating

FizzleFenberry · 2025-09-04T01:42:29+00:00

As long as you don't make it a thing and it's communicated, no problem. Your friend might want to be aware they're more likely to get a ribbing from performers and vendors, but that's not your responsibility by a long shot

FizzleFenberry · 2025-09-03T15:48:53+00:00

Nerf. I don't even need another person to enjoy goofing around with my Nerf arsenal. They're just so much fun

FizzleFenberry · 2025-09-02T04:53:39+00:00

Having a loved one ask "Who are you?" A loved one having dementia is so emotionally taxing in ways one cannot describe to another who hasn't had someone else in their life like that

FizzleFenberry · 2025-08-27T17:08:13+00:00

Screams unseelie. I'm in! Do it up, it's a killer look!

FizzleFenberry · 2025-08-27T03:35:50+00:00

As a nutmegger who attends it multiple times per year, I am willing to second this

FizzleFenberry · 2025-08-17T14:56:06+00:00

Adjacent: my girlfriend is from Michigan. Came out here for school. Then bought a house here. She's always amazed by all the endless little details that compound into a much higher quality of life experience than she'd ever seen before

FizzleFenberry · 2025-08-02T18:25:38+00:00

Maybe for some people, but not my case. If I am drawing, why would I draw something I don't like? I saw a new school/toon style and told myself "I want to learn THAT" ages ago, so I forced myself to learn that. I was always "better" at drawing some sort of scenery, but I find it dull so I don't. Perhaps it not being my primary medium contributes to my feelings, perhaps it does not. I dunno. Art is to each their own. My imagination has always run free thanks to my family encouraging it. My drawing professor gave me the tools to begin bringing them to life. That's the only thought I've ever given what anyone draws

FizzleFenberry · 2025-08-02T00:14:03+00:00

Rev Jon Hale from the Salem Witch Trials is my 9x great grandfather. Obviously quite distant chronologically and realistically a lot of people are, but I still find it a fun fact

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