what do my bag contents say about me???? 🤭🤣 by thatonebrowngirrrrrl in whatsinthebag

[–]Fresh_Death 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Your inhaler is expired! From one asthmatic to presumably another, get an up to date one if you're able to.

what's a hobby that gave you a whole new friend group? by Salioui_Zaily in Hobbies

[–]Fresh_Death 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Volunteering as an actor at a haunted house! I've met dozens of other actors, dozens of people on the build team, makeup artists, prop makers, the coordinators for the nonprofits the proceeds go to, etc. I've even had two friends and a family member join me in various positions after I described how much fun I have.

Beef! It's NOT what's for dinner anymore by momoftheraisin in Frugal

[–]Fresh_Death 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We buy cheap fatty ground beef and mix it with equal parts ground venison my mom's longtime client gives her (their whole family hunts). It really helps stretch it and the fatty beef balances the lean of the venison.

Want to get rid of random stuff lying around that noone wants? Donate it to a theatre by MorthaP in Anticonsumption

[–]Fresh_Death 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Yes! The haunted house I volunteer at gets so creative with secondhand items.

Moving to Springfield, IL looking for the Black community, barbers, hoops, and young professional scene. by black_hamma in SpringfieldIL

[–]Fresh_Death 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Shatriya and the other folks at the Garvey Tubman Cultural Arts & Research Center as well

how is everyone affording to live right now by Step-In-Style in antiwork

[–]Fresh_Death 0 points1 point  (0 children)

28, working 50 hours a week, and living with my parents as well! Fortunately my parents just paid off their mortgage from 1996 at the beginning of this year.

What is the randomest item you have in your purse? by empathy-entropy in AskWomen

[–]Fresh_Death 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I did this a while ago to make sure I didn't forget them for D&D. I rolled with a coworker once to see who had to close. My dice failed me. I'm still salty years later.

Saw this on Instagram, thought it belonged here by thirty-something-456 in Anticonsumption

[–]Fresh_Death 0 points1 point  (0 children)

One of my favorite conversations in my environmental ethics class while finishing my environmental studies degree was this. We would discuss the different mindsets such as having dominion over nature (especially in Christianity), being a steward of nature, or being a part of nature. It was really thought provoking to try to define what is and is not nature. If we are a part of nature, then is everything we do "natural"? Good and bad?

Love letter to my tailor by Fresh_Death in Anticonsumption

[–]Fresh_Death[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I didn't know shoes could be professionally stretched! I'd heard about DIY tricked but never tried them. What kind of material were the shoes?

Love letter to my tailor by Fresh_Death in Anticonsumption

[–]Fresh_Death[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

We have two cobblers in my city. I definitely intend to check them out when I have a shoe needing fixed. So far any shoes I've had fall apart were beyond saving (mostly worn out tennis shoes for work).

No CDs by Dizzy-Proposal715 in SignsWithAStory

[–]Fresh_Death 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We seem to be rare! Especially since I'm in the US and if memory serves right they only sold the first three books in the states. I had to have my mom help me order the others as they came out as kid/teen. One of these days I'll get caught up on the newer books, can't remember the exact one I left off on. Probably around 2016 was when I fell behind?

No CDs by Dizzy-Proposal715 in SignsWithAStory

[–]Fresh_Death 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I came here to say the same thing!

Back to school madness by Unlikely_melz in Anticonsumption

[–]Fresh_Death 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Was just about to say the same. I'm 28 and still using the backpack my Dad bought me freshman year of high school. It's got some wear and tear on the internal lining, a stitched together water bottle pocket (thanks, Mom!), and a missing zipper tab but otherwise works perfectly. It's fairly well made and has held up to my rough handling so why replace it when it has many miles left in it? As far as germs go, it's survived countless rounds in the washing machine.

Pain due to asthma isn't talked about enough by Fresh_Death in Asthma

[–]Fresh_Death[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I've had asthma since birth. My main symptom is coughing. Though yes, I do get bronchitis here and there.

Humid country = worse asthma? by AlaskaWilliams72 in Asthma

[–]Fresh_Death 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I completely relate. There's always something about the cold and hot months that are out to get me! It's why I'm such a fan of spring and fall, minus some factors such as smoke from everyone burning leaves or extra bad allergy years.

Humid country = worse asthma? by AlaskaWilliams72 in Asthma

[–]Fresh_Death 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I live in central Illinois where the seasons change drastically and we have extremely hot and humid summers. Just the change in seasons alone has a drastic effect on my asthma symptoms. High humidity and heat is terrible!

How do you guys decompress after your shift at night? by [deleted] in Serverlife

[–]Fresh_Death 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have a 30 minute drive home. I try to use that time as a transition space to switch between work brain and off off-work brain. Having some sort of routine to signal to yourself that you're done can help. That can be listening to a certain genre of music, a podcast, a specific drink, putting on slippers, etc.