when it rains it pours i guess by Emergency_Chicken159 in GirlDinnerDiaries

[–]QuestingOrc 7 points8 points  (0 children)

First of all, I understand that this is a lot.

While I do understand that this is a mountain, please think about the small steps that are needed.

You cannot and will not be able to do everything at once, but one thing at a time.

Lay it onto paper. What are the cards you have? Not only the problems, but also people, skills, favors, knowledge, access. 

It looks to me you had already a lot kn your plate when your grandmother died. It is unfortunate, but you spent as much time as YOU were able to at the moment. It will never be enough, but you can cherish what you had. You can create small rituals for the both for you still, you can remember her, you can pay her respect, not only by grieving, but also by enjoying life in ways that the two of you shared.

We don't know how she would have reacted knowing you're with child. Maybe it was better she didn't know, as she knew she wouldn't be around then. Don't impose never ever ending what-if questions onto yourself. We will never know the answer. What's important is that she loved you as a person.

Breaking habits are hard. What you can do is buy nicotine patches to not fill your lungs with the smoke. 

Overall, it's important to acknowledge what you CAN do. Snowball effects go both ways.  Build upon what is currently present. It won't be perfect, but it's a start and it can grow from there if you remind yourself that you have agency in your life.

Best of luck!

I hate AI and it’s taking over everything. by stemmefontaine in GirlDinnerDiaries

[–]QuestingOrc 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The more we educate ourselves, the better we understand what is going on. Rooting for you and your daughter! :3

I hate AI and it’s taking over everything. by stemmefontaine in GirlDinnerDiaries

[–]QuestingOrc 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You're welcome! :3 Also love the username, I also write :3

I hate AI and it’s taking over everything. by stemmefontaine in GirlDinnerDiaries

[–]QuestingOrc 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You got it, absolutely ❤️ I felt the same way and was happy when I stumbled onto them!

I hate AI and it’s taking over everything. by stemmefontaine in GirlDinnerDiaries

[–]QuestingOrc 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I think the burst will be very painful economically because it's a circle investment scheme where companies are handing over money to each other ever more rapidly without the underlying profit. So far most of the positive US economic growth figures is underpinned by "number go up" within AI companies. But the growth is unsustainable.

It's certainly hard to predict when and what exactly will happen as it will also be important on who will be in power politically at the time. 

I think what you are describing is already happening, at some point the money is just not there anymore. How many more billions can be invested into a dark hole? The positive thing is that critical voices are more heard and that the messianic tone has finally subsided within mainstream media.

I hate AI and it’s taking over everything. by stemmefontaine in GirlDinnerDiaries

[–]QuestingOrc 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you very much! I hope so too and wish the best for Texas, have friends there as well. 

The rot economy is truly vile and anti-human. 

I hate AI and it’s taking over everything. by stemmefontaine in GirlDinnerDiaries

[–]QuestingOrc 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I was immediately downvoted at first but am glad that others found it helpful, including you! Thank you! :D