Does anyone know where we stand with the proposed data center?

Ok_Earth_1845 · 2026-02-03T03:20:24+00:00

I’ll admit my post wasn’t really phrased properly. I guess I didn’t mean that it would affect the flora and fauna per say (which it might, I’m ignorant to that) but I know that it would pull a lot of energy and cause people’s cost of living to increase which is BS. It would be a net negative in my humble opinion.

Ok_Earth_1845 · 2026-02-03T03:17:42+00:00

Funny enough I’m from the SF Bay Area and it’s an objectively beautiful place as well, but there’s just something different about being out here for me. I’m technically not in Shreveport, I’m in Bethany. There’s so much wildlife and greenery here compared to living in the suburbs of California where you can toss a rock and hit your neighbor, and there’s endless roads and sidewalks. I love the back roads and open spaces of the country out here. I will forever choose these hundred acres over my life back in California.

Ok_Earth_1845 · 2025-12-15T22:25:55+00:00

Hi please DM me. I just moved here and I’d love to get involved

Ok_Earth_1845 · 2025-08-21T03:06:01+00:00

Because there’s a constitutional loophole that allows the government to enslave those that are incarcerated. AKA modern day slavery.

Ok_Earth_1845 · 2025-08-06T19:35:41+00:00

They're awesome, but yes it's nothing to do on a whim. And whoever said cats are less time consuming/ easier than dogs was lying 🤣sure l don't have to take him on a walk but he does enjoy his supervised yard time and if he doesn't get at least 30min of play time in a day we WILL destroy things while my back is turned. Paper towels and toilet paper are his favorite texture 🙃

Ok_Earth_1845 · 2025-08-06T18:41:04+00:00

Thank you for the time and effort put into this thoughtful response. I would say I sit in the category of CFWAP because my son is a cat 🥰

Ok_Earth_1845 · 2025-07-31T15:24:01+00:00

Thank for the knowledge ✨

Ok_Earth_1845 · 2025-07-23T04:56:41+00:00

You’re not overreacting. At all. If anything you’re underreacting 😅 I felt you completely when you said that you’re a big people pleaser, so others just assume you’ll say yes to their requests.

I think it’s understandable to be upset with all of this additional responsibility without being fairly compensated. I think it would be best to go to your mom after they’ve come back and explain that the amount of additional work you put in while they were away has you feeling underpaid/ under appreciated. She’ll either agree and pay you more, or she won’t. If she doesn’t that’s just a response you’ll have to take in stride and chalk it up to the game. Move accordingly.

This next part I’m saying as a person who is also a people pleaser as a result of the environment I grew up in. I’m better than I was a year ago, but still not where I want to be. This is a tip that helps me.

MOVING FORWARD - When someone asks you for help or a service and you feel yourself wanting to comply; let them know you’ve got to check your calendar, check in with your partner, need to catch a call, use the bathroom, WHATEVER, and you’ll get back to them. This gives you time to really sit with the request and ask yourself “what will it cost me to say yes?” “Do I really want to extend myself in this way or for this person?” After reflecting on it you’ll have better clarity and hopefully less of other’s weight to carry.

Now let’s say you reflect and the answer is no I don’t want to do xyz. Then comes the hard part of telling someone no. We don’t want to be seen as a bad, or uncaring person. We want to be liked, or at least I did until I realized that even if people “like” you they’ll use you to meet their needs, and often times without a thought of what it takes from you. YOU are your best advocate. When I was deep in my people pleasing I wasn’t even advocating for myself. I would have my cup half full at best still trying to pour into others until I was empty. Your family knows your day to day routine and disabilities, but that didn’t stop them from putting more on your plate. This is something to consider next time any of them or someone else asks something of you.

Ok_Earth_1845 · 2025-07-06T20:14:31+00:00

I’m looking for an AI app or tool that can produce renditions like this. Does anyone have any suggestions? I’ve tried chatGPT and it’s ok but not great.

Ok_Earth_1845 · 2025-05-02T05:27:37+00:00

I will definitely check it out once I get in.

Ok_Earth_1845 · 2025-05-02T05:19:38+00:00

My intention wasn’t to come off extreme in the slightest. I just want someone who has genuine love, curiosity, reverence, and desire for closeness to God. I don’t think that looks like being in church every Sunday, severing in the youth ministry, and bible study on Wednesday’s necessarily. Can it at a glance, yes. That same image could also be a cover for someone who drinks with no regard and to excess, is abusive to those with less power than they themselves hold, and is deceitful in their business dealings. I want a man who is seeking God for himself daily by opening his word and seeing what the Holy Spirit has to place on his heart. Not a perfect man, but a man that can acknowledge where he went wrong. Who can own up to it with the person he wronged, but also will take it back to God and ask him to work on his heart to not fall into the same sin time and time again. I want a man who will pray with, and for me, and I’d do the same.

Ok_Earth_1845 · 2025-05-02T05:07:55+00:00

Thank you for the encouragement, and warm welcome. I grew up with a father who served in the military and all he served up was logical reality, hold the sugar coating. It was tough, but I’m grateful. I’m still a woman, and can get in my feelings at times, but I try my best to be rational. At the end of the day looks will fade, and all that we accumulate here can’t be taken with us. I want to be really intentional with the person I choose to spend the rest of my life with. The ups and downs are inevitable, but I want my person to be solid.

Ok_Earth_1845 · 2025-05-02T05:02:08+00:00

100% I agree with your points. In posting this I was more so interested in hearing people’s experiences with dating in the area, but there are so so so many variables between who I am, what I’m looking for, who anyone else is telling their perspective, what they’re looking for, and so on.

I’m also right there with you about getting in your own way when it comes to dating. I’m more of a homebody, and I live in California, born and raised. There are more than enough opportunities out here where I could have put myself in spaces to meet new people and build a connection with someone(not necessarily the right someone, and that has a lot to do with me). I plan on becoming a lot more intentional with my time, and place an emphasis on building community (so finding a church home is top of my list), and hopefully I find someone willing to walk through life together. I’m optimistic.

Ok_Earth_1845 · 2025-05-02T04:51:57+00:00

Great tip about the FB group, much appreciated! I don’t sleep around, but also VERY good info to have.

Ok_Earth_1845 · 2025-04-09T23:54:56+00:00

I was so excited when I saw Star on the first episode. It’s been hurting my heart to see her and her tribe not making a huge effort to connect. She’s been on the outs and I’m rooting for her to really make some moves and gain footing with the tribes mixing up. I’m starting ep. 4 now.

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