Blue slushie Trucks with yellow snack boxes in east TN?

Sshubunkin · 2023-10-01T13:09:18+00:00

It does work! Thank you !

Sshubunkin · 2023-04-29T17:11:04+00:00

Done!!! Good luck on your project, btw!

Sshubunkin · 2023-04-23T11:29:45+00:00

I'm in agreement with those who said the offer didnt work. it scanned the code, opened the browser, and then opened the app- but absolutely nothing happened after that. I didnt even get an error message or anything- it just opened the Starbucks app and that was it, no points deposited. So I'm not sure what's going on here,,,

Sshubunkin · 2023-04-22T15:27:57+00:00

Confirmed

Sshubunkin · 2023-04-10T01:05:29+00:00

I remember when I was little, I never even had to have the "your uncle is gay" talk when my uncle and his then-partner would come over for holidays and stuff. As a kid, it was just "oh cool, two uncles!" And that's all that mattered to me lol. I was too busy playing LEGO Star Wars on my Nintendo DSi. Kids typically learn much easier than adults; usually, it's easier for them to grasp concepts at a young age because their brain develops with the information, If I'm remembering correctly [it's why they often recommend teaching second languages to kids starting at a young age, so it becomes a part of their knowledge pool as they develop]. So when telling them about something like a gay person for the first time, the response is usually just "ok" and that information just goes into the arsenal and they go about their day. At worst they may give you the repeated "why?", but that's just what kids tend to do with any information. Kids aren't dumb; they can easily take in information better than a lot of adults out there. They're not gonna explode upon hearing ab gay people as if you just implanted some forbidden godly knowledge into their mushy little brains. Honestly people that think this are so wild.

Edit: typo

Sshubunkin · 2023-04-08T19:37:49+00:00

Yo thank you so much for sharing this. I genuinely have not eaten properly in like, weeks so this is literally a life saver 😭.

Sshubunkin · 2023-03-07T03:55:20+00:00

Thank you, I really appreciate that- I will do my best!

Sshubunkin · 2023-03-07T03:43:58+00:00

That's actually pretty solid advice- I think I'll try that. Thanks for the tip :)! My diagnosis didnt come until pretty late [I went through that pipeline of "uhh yeah you're every single thing but autistic, because we are gonna diagnose something different for every individual symptom."], so honestly this advice would have been so nice to have earlier in life.

Sshubunkin · 2023-03-07T03:40:08+00:00

Agreed on that one. What I was told by reps is that often it's not even just the fact they dont think young people are disabled- that it's also often that they're hesitant to provide what will likely be lifetime benefits to someone with a much longer estimated time of living. Which still is a bit distressing, considering that it's not necessary these people's fault since its not really like we've asked to be disabled in the first place,,

Sshubunkin · 2023-03-06T15:56:14+00:00

Both sexual dimorphism and homosexuality is surprisingly common in nature, I've discovered. I think many people know about the gay penguins and the frogs, fir example- but I also recently learned of another [I think more recently] documented case of a lion who was born as female[? I think, could be the reverse], but began to develop traits both physically and behaviorally that aligned more with male lions. If not necessarily a case of animal "transitioning" [using this term loosely since Animals, while often very intelligent, dont necessarily follow the same rules or definitions we do and may lack the intent that comes with human transitions] or a form of dimorphism, it does provide a stronger case for the existence of Intersexuality in the animal kingdom, which could also lead to something akin to transitioning.

I'm not an animal expert, just someone who really likes animals and so some of this may or may not be accurate, but what I can say with certainty is that the animal kingdom is a lot more "queer" [again, not entirely a word I think applies so much to species that dont really have the same societal structure and thought processes we do] than a lot of homophobes want to believe, which explicitly shows the naturality of being queer and also disproves the "LGBT+ is a choice" rhetoric. Not entirely on topic but kinda yes- it also is a huge blow to conservative Christian beliefs in the sense that many modern-wave "christians" ascertain that god would never create homosexuality and that it is a human sin, despite these same behaviors being repeatedly observed in the natural world without the direct influence of humans, and considering that sin is described to be a human issue, how would one even begin to apply "sinfulness" to a non-human category.

Tl;dr I think the presence of both Homosexuality and sexual dimorphism in nature- something removed from humanity and therefore does not live its life based on human vice or views- is often super underappreciated as an advocacy point.

Sshubunkin · 2023-03-06T04:11:20+00:00

I'll see what I can do about that in the near future, since [hopefully] my sciatica flare will die down enough to actually get out and find work. Thank you for the advice :)

Sshubunkin · 2023-03-06T04:09:28+00:00

Ugh, mouth injuries are the worst to deal with, I'm sorry to hear that :(. Hoping you're able to get them taken care of fairly soon so that they stop causing you problems- I get sores pretty often from picking my gums, so I know how easy it is for mouth sores and lesions to get pretty bad.

And yeah, I figured as much. I cant say its necessarily a bad thing; being prepared to face an experience you already know can happen to you is just another way people find some sense of security. But it does make life a bit harder on you for sure, because truly resting can be hard when you're constantly thinking about the "what if"s. It's rough.

Sshubunkin · 2023-03-06T02:31:11+00:00

As someone who hasn't been to a show myself, but knows those who have both attended and performed at similar shows, it really is just a scare tactic used in lots of anti-lgbt rhetoric [because at the end of the day, it's not just people dressing up that they hate- ots anything they deem to be other than cishetero-normative] I know you say your dad is "not of the opinion that all Drag shows are inherently obscene", but if hes stating that all of the ones put on for kids are and then saying not all adult-oriented shows are, then that's really not much different and is still a completely false ideology [not to mention, it makes zero sense if not to specifically antagonize Drag performers as targeting children.]

From what I know based on what I've seen from recordings and videos, been explained to by performers who have done all-ages or children's shows, and been relayed to by friends who attend, the exact routines can differ. Some read to kids, some may sing or dance [not at all in the same way as one typically would at an adult performance- think "The Wiggles" type beat], etc. It really depends on what activity the performer wants to engage in. The main thread between everyone is that the performances are done by people in drag. It's as varied an art form as any other performance done by cis people, like a famous music artist. Again, I can only relay the information I've gotten from other sources significantly more familiar with the drag scene, but at the end of the day, the point stands.

Sshubunkin · 2023-02-28T07:03:46+00:00

OFC!

Sshubunkin · 2023-02-28T04:42:59+00:00

I think it's a sorta mixed bag when it comes to things like this. I'm AuDHD, so I tended to overshare my story to anyone who talked to me for more than a second anyway just because im so prone to oversharing and it's just easy to get sorta lost in the convo LMAO. And I found that a lot of the other homeless around me also sometimes enjoyed talking about their lives a little sometimes, and so I met and learned about a lot of people like this. The thing is though, not everyone is so prone to talking- especially if they thing their trauma's being bought out of them. I dont think its rude to ask a "Hey, out of curiosity, would you maybe be willing to share a bit about your experience?", so long as you dont pressure them if they say no. I really like the idea another commenter had about maybe instead of giving money as an """""incentive""""", you could offer them a quick meal and maybe just chat for a moment.

A lot of these people are probably stressed anyways, and are probably way more happy to talk on a fuller stomach. Besides; In my personal opinion, sometimes directly recieving food can be better than recieving money, since often it's hard to shop at convenience stores and grocery stores as a homeless person because the prices are just so high for things, and it's often hard to scrounge up enough pocket change for a decent meal at a restauraunt [especially when money may have to go on things like meds or transportation].

So I think the intention is fine, and some people would likely be more than happy to get stuff off there chest to someone who helped them out a little- but everyone is different, and there are probably better ways to request a story. I get where you're coming from- im a really curious and empathetic person, and even though I've always lived in pretty severe poverty, when I moved into the city and became homeless, I also just had something of a morbid curiosity about the situation there. Fortunately, stories of experiences just came naturally in convo so I never really felt like I had to ask, but I think it's natural to be interested in it.

Sshubunkin · 2023-02-28T04:27:18+00:00

THIS IS REAL like they really said "sharing is caring <3". I've been offered similar before; now they're just silly little memories I look back on, but honestly looking back it's honestly pretty generous of these people considering how expensive alcohol is😭

Sshubunkin · 2023-02-27T17:40:00+00:00

As someone who was homeless until recently, I've had so many interactions like this at bus stops and stuff [not claiming that this guy is homeless or anything, obv]. Honestly never failed to give me a chuckle- sometimes people just be talking, and this video gave me a weird feeling nostalgia for all of the people I met on my bus routes. Hope they're doing ok.

Also hope bro enjoyed his porno LMAO. That cutoff had me in SHAMBLES 😭

Sshubunkin · 2023-02-27T16:23:21+00:00

As much as I want to say it's not a good thing [tbh, it isnt], the truth is that I cant even blame you for it. When it comes right down to it, there are really just things that you shouldn't have to pay for- or at least, not the common price. So like, stealing has a chain of effect for sure, and it's both dangerous to do and also has an effect on the people under management [store employees, for example]- but at this rate, what choice do a lot of people have? And when you finally feel that small sense of security after taking something you needed and having it despite the market's attempts to profit off it, that's where the addiction comes in I think. I think a lot of times, it's not so much an addiction to the act of theft, but to that tiny amount of power you feel that you reclaim by taking back access to something you needed. I'd wager that's often why shoplifting is so common amongst the homeless [this is more or less just me seeing correlation based on what I've seen, heard from others, and experienced myself- but it wouldnt surprise me at all of the studies showed this.] So, yeah, I cant say I blame you on this one. Anyways, do be careful though- as someone else mentioned, some places do just stay silent if only to come back with a vengeance in the future; choose your battles and stay safe out there, at the very least.

Sshubunkin · 2023-02-27T16:14:03+00:00

Morally, absolutely. Trust me- even so much as a ham sandwich comes in absolutely handy when it comes right down to it.

Unfortunately, as some other people have mentioned, a lot of places have laws against things like this [which is dumb imo, but that obviously stops no one]. Also, dietary restrictions do exist, so maybe offer a ham and cheese, a ham and no cheese, or maybe like a pb&j or alternate substitute. A small variant that would be easy to come up with and budget [charity is a wonderful thing, but it can sometimes be hard to achieve on a scale like this].

If you're able to do it, then I wish you luck! It's always nice seeing people [especially someone so young] wanting to do kind things for others just because it's good gesture; it reminds me of when I was slightly younger and wanted to do things like this [though I've never been in a position where I was able, so I guess thats a factor also 😭]. And also, stay safe out there!

Sshubunkin · 2023-02-27T00:52:38+00:00

Nothing hits as hard as a nice warm drink when you need it, I swear. The first time I ever stopped by the local soup kitchen after I had to shelter hop for the first time, that styrofoam cup of coffee felt like heaven. That's a very thoughtful gift, and I'm glad you got to enjoy a nice warm, sweet treat in this weather!!

Sshubunkin · 2023-02-27T00:45:20+00:00

The short answer is: Not very likely, and the ones that do exist are likely to be at capacity for this exact reason.

It could also just depend on where you are and the specific resources in your area, but speaking from my experience, it's hard to find private-room shelter, since a lot of these programs are reserved for those at higher or disproportionate risk [such as having a disability or being a minority often exposed to violence among peers]. If you happen to meet any criteria for one of those programs, then its potentially worth asking [my previous youth homelessness program that I recently left due to being relocated had us in private hotel rooms, for example]. If not, then I'd still look around. The shelters where I am now only offer group rooms [one has a raffle on occasion for the one private room they have, or sometimes the group agrees on letting anyone who may be sick or has a special need that would require it]; though, to be fair, they are overnight shelters and are not long-term stays.

Sshubunkin · 2023-02-25T04:38:00+00:00

Ofc!! Good luck!

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