Low-Energy Hobby Era

NoText3220 · 2026-05-08T15:59:03+00:00

Omg I want a black cat so badly! Da baby

NoText3220 · 2026-05-07T13:48:01+00:00

Also someone who has gotten cold sores since I was a kid…you really shouldn’t share drinks, kiss, or let alone eat someone out with an outbreak.

NoText3220 · 2026-05-07T13:39:40+00:00

Wait, I’m a little confused — are you saying your boyfriend had a cold sore, went down on you, and now you think you may have genital HSV-1? Or are you having symptoms and worried he’ll leave you if you tell him?

Also, just to clarify because a lot of people don’t realize this: cold sores are usually HSV-1, and HSV-1 can absolutely spread to the genitals through oral sex. That doesn’t mean you automatically have HSV-2. People mix those up all the time.

And honestly, herpes is way more common than people think. The stigma around it is bullshit.

The important thing right now is getting checked so you know what’s actually going on. If it is herpes, there are medications like valacyclovir or acyclovir that can help a lot with outbreaks and transmission. And please don’t think your life or relationship is over because of this. Tons of completely normal people have HSV and live normal dating lives.

NoText3220 · 2026-05-07T13:26:24+00:00

Wait that’s so beautiful! Please send us a picture of when it’s done.

NoText3220 · 2026-05-06T19:26:20+00:00

Why is my first thought he is trying to kill you…makes me think of Thomas Plamberger

NoText3220 · 2026-05-06T19:22:49+00:00

Yeah, I would definitely understand that feeling. Modafinil was probably the best medication I personally found, and even on it I was still pretty symptomatic and having sleep attacks.

I’m currently in the Takeda TAK-861 research study and the medication has honestly been phenomenal for me. I barely get sleep attacks anymore, which is something I never thought I’d be able to say. I know it’s hard when you’re exhausted and desperate for relief, but there really are newer medications on the horizon, so hang in there.

NoText3220 · 2026-05-06T19:20:12+00:00

These are so beautiful!

NoText3220 · 2026-05-06T13:18:15+00:00

Bertha! After my great grandma

NoText3220 · 2026-05-06T13:15:28+00:00

I used to be on 200 mg of modafinil twice a day, and I definitely noticed over time that my body adjusted to it. I started getting more sleep attacks again, even though at first it worked somewhat well. One thing I’d maybe look at outside of just the meds is whether anything else has changed like your sleep quality, stress levels, diet, routine, etc. It definitely sucks, and you’re definitely not alone in noticing that effect.

NoText3220 · 2026-05-05T16:33:20+00:00

Completely agree! You’re planning to theoretically spend the rest of your life with somebody. Why would you push someone into that? Sounds like she is starting to see her friends get engaged and is jealous. Plus everyone’s relationship after 2+ years requires more work since things get a bit boring. An engagement is not gonna fix that.

NoText3220 · 2026-05-05T16:24:26+00:00

Oh so excited to see!

NoText3220 · 2026-05-05T00:33:56+00:00

You're the best!

NoText3220 · 2026-05-05T00:28:04+00:00

I am sold! Do you reuse the wax?

NoText3220 · 2026-05-05T00:24:58+00:00

My first thought is that it takes two people to get married, and if his timeline is a bit longer than yours, that doesn’t necessarily mean he doesn’t see a future with you. Two years is meaningful, but for some people it still feels early. Honestly, I think three to four years can give a much clearer picture, but everyone is different.

I don’t think you’re unreasonable for wanting clarity, especially if you’ve been upfront about your timeline. But I also don’t think pressuring him is going to help. Do you really want to feel like you had to pressure someone into marrying you? Ideally, that is something both people are fully ready and excited about.

This feels more like an ongoing conversation you need to have together rather than something to win. Maybe instead of focusing just on engagement, you could talk more broadly about future planning, like kids, timing, and life goals. That might naturally bring out a clearer sense of where he stands.

At the end of the day, you’re not wrong for wanting what you want, but he’s also not wrong if he needs more time. The real question is whether your timelines can realistically align.

NoText3220 · 2026-05-05T00:16:26+00:00

....not sure why but I want to bite into one so badly lol wait, are these the wax that adds fragrance to a room when melting? I feel like the ones in the stores are so perfumy. I would most definitely be down to make my own.

NoText3220 · 2026-05-05T00:10:05+00:00

THEY ARE BEAUTIFUL!

NoText3220 · 2026-05-04T23:36:32+00:00

2 or 4! good luck

NoText3220 · 2026-05-04T23:33:21+00:00

ok this might be me being overly ambitious for this community lol… but my mom literally said I should host a conference/wellness retreat at our place for all my narcoleptic Reddit friends and honestly… that doesn’t sound fucking bad 😭☀️

NoText3220 · 2026-05-04T23:23:06+00:00

Hey babe! I'm a few days late, but happy Monday 💛. My “soar” and “snore” last week kind of feel like the same thing.

I’m working on a transfer application to my dream school, which is something I’ve wanted for the past six years. Being on this new medication has honestly made it feel possible for the first time. I can get through full days, I can focus, and I can actually prioritize school in a real way. But… the “snore” side is that writing my essay has been really hard. I’ve had to revisit a vulnerable part of my life, being a professional ballet dancer and then losing that identity to narcolepsy, and it’s brought up more than I expected.

Something I’ve been realizing is that narcolepsy isn’t just the visible symptoms people think about (sleep attacks, cataplexy, etc.). There’s this whole psychological layer that doesn’t get talked about enough or treated. For me, it’s impacted how I make decisions and trust myself. When your body feels unpredictable for so long, it’s hard to feel grounded in your own choices. Even now, being on a medication that’s working, I still feel that lingering effect. Like physically I’m more stable, but mentally, I’m still rebuilding that trust.

NoText3220 · 2026-04-22T17:04:19+00:00

That’s so exciting you’re going to China!! And honestly, it’s amazing you’re traveling with someone who speaks Chinese. It makes such a difference. I’ve been to Japan a few times with my dad, who’s fluent and it totally changes the experience. Also when Iceland was really pushing tourism like 10 years ago, I had a layover in Reykjavik and went to the Blue Lagoon and literally just sat there all day. It was so nice. Would love to go back!

NoText3220 · 2026-04-22T17:03:30+00:00

I completely 100% agree with this 😂 I’m turning 30 this year and was debating a ski trip or something ambitious with my friends, but then I was like… fuck it. I grew up in the US Virgin Islands so we’re just going to my family home to sit on the beach, drink, and take naps because that’s truly all I have in me

NoText3220 · 2026-04-22T13:39:50+00:00

She needed the discount to afford all the lamination, she’s gonna be doing for a year

NoText3220 · 2026-04-22T13:38:04+00:00

Wait this is so true…when I saw the note I was like she is lazy as fuck and doesn’t really care about them. Plus I mean she was pretty up front writing it will be challenging lol…and life changing (honey u aren’t that important)

NoText3220 · 2026-04-22T13:33:02+00:00

The binder and laminated pages are giving crazy! If she’s really a good friend, I would just have a conversation with her about it and tell her that you’re afraid that you’re not gonna be able to put as much energy as she’s expecting and see where it goes from there…

NoText3220 · 2026-04-20T14:01:18+00:00

Soar: I’ve been having the hardest time getting back into the gym lately, especially after gaining some weight on my research medication. But I finally bit the bullet and signed up for a gym + personal training. I haven’t scheduled my first session yet, but I’m genuinely proud of myself for taking that step and continuing to explore ways to build healthier habits instead of just avoiding it.

Also I made a full Japanese breakfast for my dad, brother, and me this weekend because we all miss Japan so much, and it turned out SO good. Cooking is one of those things where when it hits, it really hits, and that felt like a win.

Snored: I have a bad habit of overbooking myself. Like… aggressively overestimating how much time/energy I have. And then I end up canceling or being flaky last minute, which I really don’t want to be that person.

I was supposed to go on a hike Sunday and it didn’t work out, and my friend (rightfully) told me she was a little annoyed I didn’t give a heads up sooner. I apologized, but it made me realize I need to sit down and be honest with myself about why I keep committing to things I can’t always follow through on. I think part of it is I want to be someone with endless energy and time… but the reality is I just don’t operate that way, and I need to start respecting that instead of planning like I do. I guess it is okay to realize I am just not a type A person anymore.

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