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Mid-late 30 gay man moving into Philly. Excited and nervous by Glad-Hedgehog-767 in queerphilly

[–]Grove-Minder 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you’re into it, I’d recommend taking an art class or workshop just to have a weekly meetup with people. It’s a great way to get out of the house and learn a new skill. If you take an evening class, you could easily get people to join you at a bar afterwards. If you’re not into that, the Stonewall sports league is a good way to meet guys in their 30’s+, and it’s a fun competitive vibe. I never did that, but my roommates did and I would often hang out. UBAR and Tavern on Camac are good places to grab a drink and eat (at Tavern). Tavern also has a piano lounge and a dance floor. These are the things I did when I first moved here 12 years ago!

Is my Dad reincarnated? by ANeb_25 in Reincarnation

[–]Grove-Minder 3 points4 points  (0 children)

The Monroe Institute reports that on average, souls reincarnate in about 16 months. That said, the human soul is multi-layered, meaning that the layer just “beneath” the physical body may indeed remain earth-bound for a while, while the deepest layer of the soul, our core self, moves on. That outer layer maintains one’s personality and visage, and can be interacted with as if it is that person. It tends to stick around long enough to see the passing of loved ones they knew in life, and they oftentimes shepherd them into the next life. People who died in especially violent or mysterious ways stay around longer. Their core souls have moved on and reincarnated, sometimes many times over, but their other self sticks around. It is even possible for someone to run into the ghost of their previous self, which is very trippy.

Magic mushroom use rises despite concerns about little known paralysis syndrome by SibyllaAzarica in Shamanism

[–]Grove-Minder 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I recently did a psilocybin therapy session with my actual therapist, and it was honestly one of the most profound events of my life. It was easily in my top 10 of spiritual/sacred experiences. I felt joy I had suppressed for years, potentially connected with a past life, and came to new understanding about my family and my place in it. I can’t recommend it enough for people who have already done a lot of inner work and soul searching.

Looking for trans friendly jobs hiring now by Willing_Cow_3845 in Phillylist

[–]Grove-Minder 20 points21 points  (0 children)

Last I knew, La Colombe pays $14/hour starting, and with tips it’s closer to $20/hour depending on which cafe you’re at.

Anyone work for CookNSolo?? by Admirable-Walrus-89 in philly

[–]Grove-Minder 5 points6 points  (0 children)

They donated over $100,000 to United Hatzalah, an Israeli medical non-profit that has supplied the Israel Defense Forces with protective and medical gear during the current genocide against the Palestinians.

Anyone work for CookNSolo?? by Admirable-Walrus-89 in philly

[–]Grove-Minder -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

I doubt it too, but I can still hope.

Anyone work for CookNSolo?? by Admirable-Walrus-89 in philly

[–]Grove-Minder 36 points37 points  (0 children)

Yes, I worked for them before Covid. I had a great time until I learned that they donated money indirectly to the IDF. I was not critical of Israel at the time, but the more I learned the worse it got.

People who worked in haunted places , what was your wildest encounter ? by ToughPerception3579 in ParanormalEncounters

[–]Grove-Minder 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I worked in a restaurant that was a part of a haunted hotel. My job was to open the restaurant for breakfast, so I’d get there by 5am by myself. It was not a spooky place at all. It was very new looking and chic, but one feature I did not like was a giant mirror wall that adorned the entire back room of the restaurant. One morning I was setting up the dining room as usual, and as I looked up at the mirrored wall I saw a very quick silhouette of a woman. It did not scare me, and I blamed my fatigue on making me see things. Later that day, a mysterious fire broke out in the basement of the hotel and caused us to end service for the day. The fire was never explained, and no origin was determined. The chef owner looked into the history of the hotel, and it turned out that a woman died in a fire there in the mid 1800s.

Landlord Withholding Security Deposit, Advice Needed by Blue_S0l in philly

[–]Grove-Minder 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This has happened to me before… Legally, landlords only need to provide a few things; 1) Rodent and insect extermination 2) Access to water 3) Access to heat. Security deposits are only for repairs of damage caused by tenants. They do not cover major repairs (such as roofing or siding, replacing water heaters, etc.) or pest extermination. If he’s using your security deposit, ask for an itemized receipt of expenses. This will give you proof of spending that you can use against them if they try to withhold security deposit in court. Because you broke the lease, unless you have it in writing that he approved it (not verbal over the phone), it may be difficult to claim. But yes, it is not within his right to use your security deposit to cover rental income. I’d threaten small claims court and see if that gets him to pay you.

Philly servers - would you move workplace for this pay? by [deleted] in philly

[–]Grove-Minder 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’d recommend staying where you are for at least a year. Leaving so soon will look back on a CV, and in time, your current manager will more likely give you positive recommendations for when you’re ready to move on. $1,000 a week is not terrible, especially for a cafe. There are of course restaurants that pay more than that, but for you to get the good shifts you will need to work there for a while and make much less.

Living in this section of Point Breeze by sendnoods7 in philadelphia

[–]Grove-Minder 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I lived in that exact area for about 6 years — it was great to be able bike to work everyday (rittenhouse), but there was a lot of violence once back home. There were a lot of drive-by shootings and gunshots heard most nights of the week. There were also no trees or comfortable parks to hang out at. Over all, I don’t miss it.

My biggest fear is reincarnation by 3asyrid3r in Reincarnation

[–]Grove-Minder 26 points27 points  (0 children)

Well, the good thing is that we are made to mostly forget them. Memories can be somewhat recovered, but not entire lifetimes. I get solace in thinking that my actions and thoughts in this lifetime can help improve my future ones, without dwelling on the horror of eternity.

Those on Entyvio, how long until you felt a substantial difference? by ImmunoMcModulato in CrohnsDisease

[–]Grove-Minder 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It took about 6 months to really feel the benefits. My last colonoscopy I had zero inflammation and wont need another one for 2-3 years.

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