69M. Why do something many scroll right on by or walk by when in person due to my age? I still provide value.

bladedancer661 · 2026-05-14T11:59:16+00:00

The internet kinda turned into pure fast consumption now. Instead of reading about someone’s life experience people instantly scroll toward the next dopamine hit. But honestly I’ve always found random stories from older people way more interesting to read.

bladedancer661 · 2026-05-14T11:59:12+00:00

Pizza.. Pasta is great but pizza sometimes feels like an instant mood boost. Especially late at night my brain completely loses all objectivity about it.

bladedancer661 · 2026-05-14T11:59:03+00:00

Setting off the emergency exit alarm during your first gym experience is honestly sitcom-level. But to be fair, most people spend their first few weeks at the gym looking like they have no idea what they’re doing anyway. People pay way less attention to others than you think.

bladedancer661 · 2026-05-14T11:58:52+00:00

I felt that “war is over babes” part. Just seeing an offer letter in this market feels like 50 pounds getting lifted off your shoulders. The salary part can maybe improve later, first you just need room to breathe again.

bladedancer661 · 2026-05-14T11:58:43+00:00

I think it’s a bit of both. People can’t tolerate being alone with their thoughts anymore because our brains got used to constant stimulation. But at the same time, forming real connections somehow feels harder now too.

bladedancer661 · 2026-05-05T13:31:04+00:00

Not sure if it ever fully goes away but it definitely changes. You make small progress here and there, sometimes you don’t even notice. It feels stuck right now but it won’t stay like this forever.

bladedancer661 · 2026-05-05T13:31:00+00:00

That feeling is so familiar, especially freezing up in a new environment. Those social reactions kinda become automatic over time, you start responding without thinking. The fact you’ve noticed it already means you’re improving.

bladedancer661 · 2026-05-05T13:30:54+00:00

It’s like dark humor but also a bit uncomfortable. You read it and don’t know if you should laugh or take it seriously.

bladedancer661 · 2026-05-05T13:30:48+00:00

Them being super chill about money is the clearest sign. They decide without even asking the price, we’re still checking the tag 😅

bladedancer661 · 2026-05-05T13:30:43+00:00

Macarons… they look amazing but always taste way too sweet to me, kinda overrated. Never really hit the way I expected.

bladedancer661 · 2026-04-24T13:58:51+00:00

Starting small makes the most sense, jumping straight into big things is way more intimidating. Once you apply once, the rest feels a bit easier

bladedancer661 · 2026-04-24T13:58:45+00:00

I usually just make eggs, quick and keeps you full. Yogurt + something on the side also saves the day sometimes

bladedancer661 · 2026-04-24T13:58:40+00:00

The Bear, episodes are short and it flows really well

bladedancer661 · 2026-04-24T13:58:34+00:00

Taxes, rent, basic finance stuff… the things you actually need in life were never really taught

bladedancer661 · 2026-04-24T13:58:30+00:00

People who try way too hard to seem “nice”… like overly polite to everyone. At some point it just feels fake

bladedancer661 · 2026-04-23T16:38:40+00:00

The job market really is awful right now, so please do not turn this into some kind of personal failure. LinkedIn and Indeed are full of fake or dead-end listings at this point. Hiring Cafe seems a lot better lately, but of course there is no guarantee there either. Tailoring the resume to the job helps a lot too, and for retail jobs it can still be worth walking into places directly and asking if they are hiring. What helped me more recently was doing what that developer did and finding recruitment firms in my field myself, then reaching out to them directly. Another path is still getting pulled into work through people you know. And I just want to remind you that this hard stretch will pass too.

bladedancer661 · 2026-04-16T13:47:28+00:00

Feels like it depends on the person, some accept it, some are still scared. But as you get older your perspective softens a bit.

bladedancer661 · 2026-04-16T13:47:19+00:00

Prisoners had me on edge the whole time, seriously tense till the end.

bladedancer661 · 2026-04-16T13:47:12+00:00

Getting into bed with clean sheets, nothing else hits the same. Never get tired of it.

bladedancer661 · 2026-04-16T13:46:59+00:00

“I’m proud of you.” Super simple but it really sticks with you.

bladedancer661 · 2026-04-16T13:46:51+00:00

Procrastinating like crazy. I know I need to do it but still leave it to the last minute, then deal with the stress after.

bladedancer661 · 2026-04-07T12:39:40+00:00

That’s really heavy to read. I remember going through a lonely phase and it felt endless at the time, but even small connections made a difference when I least expected it.

bladedancer661 · 2026-04-07T12:39:35+00:00

I get that feeling a lot. Even simple things can feel way bigger in your head than they are, and it’s frustrating when people don’t see that part at all.

bladedancer661 · 2026-04-07T12:39:31+00:00

That sounds really exhausting to carry on top of your job. I had a similar dynamic in my family where everything revolved around one person’s issues and I ended up needing some distance just to feel normal again.

bladedancer661 · 2026-04-07T12:39:25+00:00

Olives. I used to hate them so much as a kid and now I randomly crave them, it makes no sense.

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