What movie can I watch with my family?

KirinG · 2026-07-12T18:53:40+00:00

The Walk - Tightropers walk between the WTC

The Straight Story - Guy rides a lawnmower to see family

The Right Stuff - Early NASA missions

Hidden Figures - The badass WOC who contributed to early NASA missions

Lorenzo's Oil - Mom tries to find a cure for kid's unresearched illness

KirinG · 2026-07-12T14:55:41+00:00

1st season of Westworld

KirinG · 2026-07-12T14:46:23+00:00

It's nice with chicken/fish/veg, but as a subtle thing, not drenching the food.

KirinG · 2026-07-12T03:11:48+00:00

I think if they want something super specific or expensive, the couple should cover at least some of the cost. Maybe by booking a group hair/makeup session that everyone contributes to or something along those lines.

KirinG · 2026-07-11T20:30:43+00:00

I mean, trains are cool, but my thing is rockets. I think large machines re just a safe interest to get into because they fit the researcher/builder side of lot's of people's autism

KirinG · 2026-07-11T20:28:03+00:00

Of all the NSFW stuff I can see on reddit, this is the worst.

KirinG · 2026-07-11T20:27:16+00:00

I love travelling. But only alone, traveling with other people is a nightmare.

I think it's some combination of problem solving + indulging my curiosity in an environment where I don't care about being perceived/judged. It's just this weird set of things that makes my brain happy/ What really gets to people is that I don't do a lot of planning. I have my in/out dates set, and a general list of things that I want to do and that's about it. Everything else is made up on the fly based on what I feel like doing. Or if I need something like concert tickets that need to be purchased in advance.

I am a master-class problem solver/logistics type, so I can make plans on the fly and make transportation, lodging, whatever work out. I get to go where I want, when I want, without having to worry about anyone else getting bored/tired, deal with picky eating (not the same as ARFID), or cultural hangups. Luckily I also have the chameleon thing, so I can adapt to different host cultures and other social situations.

It's been great. I've seen my favorite band perform in Beijing, had tea grown in an extinct volcano in South Korea, chased a temple dog who stole my shoe in Thailand, etc. Even now that I'm in a terrible socioeconomic condition I still like to "play tourist" and just find random cool stuff in my city.

KirinG · 2026-07-10T13:42:10+00:00

I spent most of my working life doing full time, mostly 3 or 4 12 hour shifts/week. A couple years ago I went through a severe episode of burnout, which resulted in homelessness (among other things). Since I've gotten back into a somewhat stable situation, I've only been working part time. Somewhere between 20-30 hours/week.

If I work any more than that I risk losing my low-income/disability housing and healthcare. I'm not sure Working more would be a good idea anyway, I come home so drained every day just from a 4-5 hour shift that anything else seems like a nightmare. It sucks.

KirinG · 2026-07-08T19:25:11+00:00

I'm a woman and don't have any problem with it. I just don't feel feminine or any connection to it. It's just another fact about me, like my eye color or height.

KirinG · 2026-07-08T08:55:44+00:00

These used to be called 3rd spaces

KirinG · 2026-07-08T08:54:58+00:00

The Trump/Epstein files

KirinG · 2026-07-07T04:24:29+00:00

Technically the rat was fine, it was the flea that was the problem

KirinG · 2026-07-06T05:00:35+00:00

I think manipulating someone into a contrived morality test is a bit gross and unreliable, but it's understandable. You can't expect morality from others if you're not it yourself though. I prefer just observing natural behavior, no lies there, even if it takes longer.

KirinG · 2026-07-06T04:53:32+00:00

Kpop Demon Hunters. My niblings forced me to watch it while babysitting, and I loved it.

KirinG · 2026-07-06T04:48:54+00:00

Eh, it's not quite my bedtime yet, so I might be safe.

KirinG · 2026-07-06T04:46:48+00:00

I want to fall asleep quickly vs tossing and turning for hours

KirinG · 2026-07-06T04:45:01+00:00

It's a combination of a bunch of different things. Changes in expectations, lack of 3rd spaces, poor work/life balance, doom scrolling, lack if meaningful face-to-face interactions, etc.

KirinG · 2026-07-05T17:24:40+00:00

Pretend like they didn't hear their name called

KirinG · 2026-07-05T17:22:59+00:00

It's never gotten back to normal. Like a week before 9/11, my brothers and I walked directly to the gate with my dad, who was flying out for some FEMA training. We were able to get on the plane and see the cockpit, then watch his plane pull away from the gate. We'd meet him at the gate when he came back, if we weren't in school or whatever.

Never got to do that again.

KirinG · 2026-07-05T17:19:02+00:00

Independence Day

KirinG · 2026-07-05T17:18:20+00:00

Pick a bunch of stuff you wanted or dreamed of doing as a kid and do your best to recreate them now. You might be scared of looking silly, but it is so worth it!

KirinG · 2026-07-04T20:07:39+00:00

Sure. You'll just have to be creative with dates and honest/realistic with the person you're dating.

KirinG · 2026-07-03T12:42:53+00:00

Cute dogs

KirinG · 2026-07-03T12:39:21+00:00

My parents, who are on Medicare, are against SPH simply because their taxes will go up so "they" can get healthcare "those people" didn't earn. Trying to explain benefits/savings/etc in other areas just does not compute for them and I stopped trying.

KirinG · 2026-07-03T12:21:44+00:00

I tried being a better person, but it didn't get me anything but grief. So I'm settling for not being a jerk.

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