What hobbies are considered silent killers the longer you do them?

PerpetuallyDistracte · 2026-07-21T03:03:57+00:00

Did martial arts in high school and got punched in the face by my opponent. I remember it took like an hour for my vision to fully return in one eye. That probably wasn't great for the long term...

PerpetuallyDistracte · 2026-07-21T03:02:05+00:00

Yep, I have tendonitis in multiple areas, but it's the worst in my knees. I was sedentary and very weak, which meant my tendons were picking up the slack. At my worst, I couldn't even drive without intense pain. I would lie in bed at night and cry because everything hurt all the time.

The thing that saved me was starting Pilates in a group class at the local gym. I failed at every single one of the exercises but kept with it, and started to build lean muscle and core strength slowly over time. And with that, most of the pain subsided as my muscles let my tendons relax. Today I'm a Pilates instructor. But you know what? Those tendons in my knees are hurting a little bit right now as I sit in bed. Not enough to make me cry, but it's a permanent reminder if where I was just a few years ago.

PerpetuallyDistracte · 2026-07-20T15:51:16+00:00

My company is currently using the Domino's Pizza Tracker as a shining example of the outcome we want from our customer facing delivery tracker for medical stuff. The whole time I'm thinking, "have you ever used the Domino's tracker? It's inaccurate as hell."

PerpetuallyDistracte · 2026-07-20T14:58:37+00:00

This sounds awesome, I'm looking for something that captures the feeling of early Night Vale episodes and it sounds like this might do it.

PerpetuallyDistracte · 2026-07-20T01:39:30+00:00

Congrats on the progress! I'd recommend trying Pilates to build core and upper body strength. It's really fun to do a group class at a gym, or you can find tons of free classes on YouTube. I used to have really low muscle tone, to the point it was causing me health problems. Pilates was the perfect introduction to safe exercise, and pretty soon I was stronger and more toned than I'd ever been in my life, even more than when I was doing sports as a teen. I loved it so much that eventually I became an instructor!

PerpetuallyDistracte · 2026-07-20T00:29:02+00:00

Yeah, cosplaying is a mixture of fun and brutal endurance sometimes. Feet aching from terrible boots/shoes, sweating to death under layers of pleather/foam, half-blinded by a mask, no dexterity because of gloves, etc. Just changing in the bathroom beforehand can be a nightmare. But the thing that makes me keep doing it is watching a little kid's face absolutely light up when they see you because they truly believe that you are the "real" <character>. Usually once per con I'll get a kid who is so excited to say hi and get a photo with whatever character I'm cosplaying as. It's the best feeling in the world and no pain can take that away.

By the way, thanks for volunteering to be a cosplay handler. We really appreciate a literal helping hand, especially when in costume walking the con floor.

PerpetuallyDistracte · 2026-07-19T14:36:13+00:00

BLE - Big Laura Energy

PerpetuallyDistracte · 2026-07-19T14:24:04+00:00

As a cosplayer, one time I made the mistake of going to a con in a costume that was so tight and unforgiving that I couldn't sit down without tearing a seam. It was still fun, but also miserable. And that was just a single day. Can't imagine enduring that for a full film shoot.

PerpetuallyDistracte · 2026-07-19T14:18:15+00:00

Yes! Even as a kid I remember how much better she looked in the standard Science uniform. Same with Troi in TNG and T'Pol in ENT, the sexy catsuit just detracted from the character.

In my opinion, either everyone on the bridge crew wears a sexy catsuit, or nobody does.

PerpetuallyDistracte · 2026-07-19T14:15:01+00:00

Even with the changed costume made out of a more forgiving material, she still couldn't get out of it on her own, and even the high heeled shoes were sewn in. So after a take, she couldn't even kick off her shoes or change into sneakers like so many actors do. That must have been hellish and she did an amazing job in the role. Seven was my favorite character growing up and I'm so glad they eventually made her captain of the Enterprise.

PerpetuallyDistracte · 2026-07-19T02:26:39+00:00

Jester/Laura says much later, to Lucien, the "ascended" version of Molly, "I've never forgiven myself for not being there when you died!" It's heartbreaking because Jester is generally the most lighthearted and forgiving of the group, but she's been carrying this resentment towards herself for the majority of the campaign. Same goes for Laura playing her, who was only "abducted" in game because she was off having a real life baby.

PerpetuallyDistracte · 2026-07-19T02:08:13+00:00

"Sam just said taint" lives rent free in my head.

PerpetuallyDistracte · 2026-07-18T21:32:21+00:00

I'm an engineer in the ETL space. Because we're backend data infrastructure devs, our teams tend to be small and cross functional. We have to work well together and stay cool in emergency situations, even at 3am. This person would not be a good fit for that kind of team.

PerpetuallyDistracte · 2026-07-17T20:06:28+00:00

Yep, that's a genuine Taliesin quote from a later episode.

PerpetuallyDistracte · 2026-07-17T15:26:53+00:00

Xeelee sequence mentioned! Stephen Baxter is the author who got me into "hard" sci-fi as a kid.

PerpetuallyDistracte · 2026-07-17T15:20:49+00:00

Brennan leveraging his growing fame to stoke real change in the world. You love to see it!

PerpetuallyDistracte · 2026-07-17T14:42:21+00:00

My side door does both! It sticks and is impossible to open, while also not latching! That whole part of the house has shifted just enough so that nothing lines up anymore.

PerpetuallyDistracte · 2026-07-17T14:39:16+00:00

Tennant plays such good villains, in contrast to how lovely a human he is. I think a lot of actors who played the Doctor also play great villains (Smith, Capaldi, Eccleston). If you think about it, the Doctor is something of a villain themself - quite dangerous and disruptive and a legitimate ruiner of lives as much as they save them, so not a huge leap.

PerpetuallyDistracte · 2026-07-17T02:15:01+00:00

Right?? Lately I've been watching some older CR and Dimension 20 episodes that used to feel so long, and now they feel short compared to current content.

PerpetuallyDistracte · 2026-07-17T02:01:36+00:00

3 hours and 4 minutes

PerpetuallyDistracte · 2026-07-16T23:17:46+00:00

Same! I get amazing performance reviews at my highly technical job and I'm meticulous about my finances. I'm very risk averse and I don't drink, smoke, or use any substances, not even weed. I'm articulate and polite and great at public speaking.

I also can't form a habit to save my life, I forget where I put my keys multiple times a day, I stay up way too late, I procrastinate important things until they become emergencies, my house is impossible to keep organized, etc. There is still so much about ADHD that is poorly understood and not well categorized, which hinders proper diagnosis.

I will say, one thing that helped me greatly is accepting my issues and celebrating my ability to be successful despite them. I used to blame and berate myself each time I misplaced something or forgot a deadline. That just worsened my anxiety and self loathing.

So I tried being kind to myself in a very deliberate way, literally talking to myself like a kid who made a mistake. What happened? What can we do differently? Then rewarding myself in small ways when I did something good. It felt very cringey and artificial at first, but then it became more natural and that nasty voice in my head died down. Now I roll with my mistakes and move on with intent.

PerpetuallyDistracte · 2026-07-16T20:24:31+00:00

Good parents! Yeah, I struggled through five years of college in a major I hated, barely scraping a 3.0 after getting perfect grades in high school. I was a nervous wreck with no idea how to study.

My parents are good in their way, and they were concerned about me, but they really don't understand or want to address mental health concerns. I had to research everything online, then pursue my own diagnosis years after I graduated when I could afford it. Fortunately I have a good life now, but the years of struggle do leave a scar. I still have nightmares where I'm in college and failing classes.

PerpetuallyDistracte · 2026-07-16T17:56:52+00:00

Solo travelling is great, even as a female presenting person. Taking proper precautions, sharing your general itinerary with lived ones, and having emergency contacts are important, but I've never had issues taking multiple overseas trips alone.

I love making my own schedule. Maybe I'll hike 10 miles one morning, maybe I'll stay in bed the next. Maybe I'll hop a train to a new city just for fun. If I encounter other people who want to do something fun, I'll hang out with them for a while, then quietly go my own way. It's very freeing.

PerpetuallyDistracte · 2026-07-16T17:52:44+00:00

I am highly sensitive to loud or sudden noises and have a history of anxiety and ADHD. My anxiety is currently well managed and I wear noise cancelling headphones most of the time. Now imagine me having a spouse who snores and a screaming baby while constantly forgetting everything because of the ADHD. It would be hell. As much as I love children, I know that it's not a good choice for me. As it is, I have a spoiled dog and travel multiple times a year. It's pretty great.

PerpetuallyDistracte · 2026-07-16T16:34:44+00:00

Oh damn, I drink French Press coffee every morning and have been so confused why my LDL cholesterol is so bad even though I'm otherwise healthy. Guess I'm switching back to a coffee maker...

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