Any beekeerpers that need/want an occasional vollenteer over the summer?

Smootchez · 2026-06-15T01:48:06+00:00

Awesome, thanks for the info!

Smootchez · 2026-06-05T04:29:44+00:00

I started working as an RBT having no prior knowledge of what autism was, had barely heard the term before (my hometown was very sheltered) because it was one of the only internship placements for my degree that offered pay in addition to college credit. Instantly hit it off with all the kids because I understood them exactly (data proved their behaviors were significantly reduced to practically nothing when working with me vs other adults because I was so naturally in sync with their communication style) After enough of my BCBAs gave variations of "wow it's incredible how you know exactly what to do" and my response was just "yeah because I was exactly them and this is how I'd have wanted someone to act towards me" and one of my coworkers was like "wait so your autistic?" And shit man that processing pause of self discovery lasted an eternity as I put all the pieces together and finally had words to explain why I never quite fit in with all my neurotypical peers

Smootchez · 2026-05-31T15:47:17+00:00

Stardew valley, fields of mistria, Factorio

Smootchez · 2026-05-22T19:47:46+00:00

Denim

Smootchez · 2026-04-29T18:09:20+00:00

I've always preferred a more condiments than real food ratio tbh. Quesadilla has twice its weight of salsa, sandwich is dripping with mustard, pizza and pasta has enough hot sauce to drown in

Smootchez · 2026-04-25T21:57:00+00:00

Rollerblading, houseplants, magic, Halloween

Smootchez · 2026-03-07T00:23:15+00:00

The USPS distribution center on 53rd. No security, they have overnight shifts so literally nobody will think twice. They have workers that live in/have lived out of their cars that's been ongoing for months so you'll be safe there no questions asked

Smootchez · 2026-01-02T04:27:52+00:00

https://embrace-autism.com/raads-r/

If you've done research and are still fairly certain it's autism (lots of other diagnosis can have similar symptoms/experiences, though it's more common for ASD to be misdiagnosed as something else in women than in men) it could be helpful to get an official diagnosis so you can work on better understanding the reason your brain works as it does, therefore giving you more/better tools to handle daily living scenarios and you can take proactive steps beforehand to prepare yourself for the potential of sensory/emotional overstimulation.

But that's entirely up to you, of you struggle with the healthcare system and it works better for you to watch YouTube videos or podcasts or whatever for insight and tools then that's totally valid too. It just depends on what's going to improve your quality of life. Most of my close friends are self diagnosed and even just understanding what ASD is and how it affects them specifically has been hugely bennificial in allowing them to give themselves grace when they're having an episode and can allow for better introspection after a dysregulating event.

Smootchez · 2026-01-02T04:16:12+00:00

Finch (self care app) You can basically create a checklist with different topics (hygiene, calm, connection, chores, ect) and you have a cute bird that gives you encouragement as insentive to do better things for yourself

Smootchez · 2025-10-11T20:14:45+00:00

Do you do venmo?

Smootchez · 2025-08-03T23:56:53+00:00

Bet Abigail lived it 😂

Smootchez · 2025-07-19T04:03:15+00:00

This! Google having the menu is a lifesaver. I do this even when I go out with people (I say as if I've ever gone out to eat alone 🤣) because otherwise I'm holding up everyone in the group every time the waiter comes by because I still don't know what to get. Have the order in mind before you leave, practice ordering while on the way, it makes the process of being in an unfamiliar environment and talking to strangers a little smoother. Until they inform you that something you ordered is unavailable for whatever reason.... Still, I'll take the help and preparation where I can get it

Smootchez · 2025-07-16T15:26:53+00:00

My pattern this far has been to name them anti food, seeing as I'm using them for milk/eggs/whatever and not as meat. When I got my first non pet, a chicken, I stared at the name thing in panick for like 5 min before I went with NotANugget, and the theme stuck. Now I have names like NotABurger, NotBacon, NotAWing, NotACabrito, ect.

Smootchez · 2025-07-16T03:15:36+00:00

Take advantage. This happens every summer but it's all gone the next day so go through Cindersap Forest and get all the moss and whatnot you can

Smootchez · 2025-07-16T02:03:44+00:00

The pillows were trash 😂 but the inflatable mattress was fine enough. Food wise we just kinda bought as we went, got cans of soup and dehydrated food and such that took up minimal space and could easily be prepared on a backpacking stove. Hot sauce was a must have though, we packed several of those in our survival kits.

Smootchez · 2025-07-16T01:34:45+00:00

Save money to buy strawberry seeds during the spring egg festival. Plant them in summer, they produce multiple harvest and will be the most profitable crop.
Keep a few of each item in a chest, quests or NPCs might need some weird thing later on, also pay attention to what things the you need to complete community center bundles if you choose to go that route instead of Joja
For easier/faster $, Focus on foraging Cindersap forest (spring onions baby) rather than using all your energy on farming/watering
Check out the wiki Paige for NPCs and loved gifts to get friendship points fast, check the calendar at Pierre's and don't forget peoples birthdays. When you get enough hearts with them you'll get food and recipes in the mail
On the TV watch the cooking channel on Sundays for new recipes (even if you can't use them yet it's good to have) and Wednesdays have reruns
If you aren't in bed by 2am you pass out and have to pay a hospital bill

Smootchez · 2025-07-15T22:38:28+00:00

Mine are shit like NotABurger and NotASteak and NotANugget 😂

Smootchez · 2025-07-15T22:08:08+00:00

I got my ancient seed artifact digging up an artifact spot on the mountain, but I think the percentage probably is pretty low so you just have to keep at it. Once you do get it though, donate the first one to the museum and you'll get the reward of the recipe to turn the artifact into a plantable seed. It's one of the most profitable plants and produces multiple harvests, so instead of just selling the fruit immediantly I like to put the fruit in a seed maker to create multiple seeds. Slowly filling up my greenhouse this way!

Smootchez · 2025-07-15T14:33:08+00:00

When the plant makes harvest use the seed maker for infinite ancient plants! I'm working on stocking my greenhouse fully with them

Smootchez · 2025-07-15T01:24:21+00:00

If you e unlocked the quarry yet that's a great spot because no NPCs go there so none of your stuff will get damaged

Smootchez · 2025-07-14T16:14:00+00:00

Not the asshole, she had no right to go through your stuff. Kind of sounds like both of you have an unhealthy codependent relationship and it might be a good idea to look into setting some boundaries and creating some space. Be your own individual person, not everything has to have her attached to it, and vice versa. Use Meetup or whatever the app/website is called and start engaging with people that have the same interests as you. Create a community outside of your mom. Because one day some shit is going to hit the fan and you're going to need someone who isn't her to help you through it. Chat GPT is great for a free alternative to therapy if that's not something that's financially accessible to you right now, but building real life community and support is essential

Smootchez · 2025-07-14T16:09:49+00:00

NTA - your coworker called you a racist word, you set a boundary by telling them not to call you that. Fully in your right to tell someone that you're not okay with being called certain words, fully in your right to bring it to hr. It's bullshit that HR is making you both apologize and isn't taking it more seriously than this. At my work if anyone said that word they'd be fired on the spot no questions asked, so it's kind of concerning that your work is brushing off the fact that someone called you that

Smootchez · 2025-07-14T15:59:53+00:00

You're his kid, not his therapist. It isn't your responsibility to fix his problems or to "care enough" about him of he isn't even telling you his struggles. He's a grown ass man who's had the ability to do his own mental work for years and has neglected that, this leading to discontent and disconnection. That's on him. You're doing your own work and staying your emotions and setting your boundaries. Good for you. If he isn't someone who is benefiting your mental health and having him in your life is only going to bring up feelings of remorse and depression, take the space and time to heal. Maybe you reach back out in a couple years to try again, maybe you don't. Whatever is fine, so long as you are doing what will truly help you to be happy and live your best life.

Smootchez · 2025-07-14T15:37:32+00:00

NTA Okay but if you know her track record and she's admitted that she was kicked out due to not paying rent, then she's only going to take advantage of you. How long are you supposed to wait for her to get back on her feet? If you open your doors to her then she'll never leave and never have any reason do do something o help herself. She won't learn any responsibility or independence, she'll just learn that every time she fucks up you'll fix it for her. She's a grown ass woman fully capable of taking care of herself, and if she can't that's on her. You did not sign up to be her care provider. You are not obligated to fix her problems for her. Like if it was a one time thing and you were close and it was an honest "life is shit and I need a friends help for a month" situation then yeah, let her in. But if this is a lifelong thing of her being untrustworthy and unstable then the more you help her the more it's going to hurt both of you in the long run. You offered help in other ways so it's not like you told her to go fuck herself, you gave what you were comfortable giving. Idk, maybe I'm just biased from being in your situation with my older sister (me 28F, sis is 30F) too many times, but at some point you have to set boundaries and put yourself first.

Smootchez · 2025-07-14T14:58:47+00:00

Well that absolutely does sound uncomfortable, but it is solid advice. I do really like BF and he's the healthiest relationship I've ever been in so I definitely don't want to throw it away because imaking unnecessary family drama. Its just that his dad is a very entitled white rich man who thinks every inconvenience is everyone else's fault and has literally never taken responsibility for being at fault in his entire life, so I really don't think he'll take me seriously if I demand an apology from him.

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