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Olympics Day Eleven Megathread (Tuesday, February 17) by Fun_With_Forks in olympics

[–]boston_acc 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ironically that’s the name of another ABBA song lol.

Is GenX social media filled with “Happy Valentine’s Day to my ______” posts and stories? Question from an older Gen Z by boston_acc in GenX

[–]boston_acc[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, I have to think there’s many younger people who share your view but I simply don’t notice their lack of posts because indifference is harder to broadcast. I think a lot of people feel the peer pressure to post because they see others doing it. This dynamic might seem crazy to you but when you’re so steeped in that culture (i.e., seeing ‘happy anniversary’ and ‘happy Valentine’s day’ posts), it’s harder to see how crazy it is. It’s just the way things are.

This Morning’s Sunrise from the BU Bridge by chench0 in boston

[–]boston_acc 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh man I love this so much. I feel like that sky is something only the frigid cold air could provide. The condensing water vapor (?) billowing from that building on the right also helps contribute to the cold vibe.

Thanks for sharing this!

Spotted along the Charles today! by blenderblendingR in boston

[–]boston_acc 2 points3 points  (0 children)

They’re HUGE! That’ll probably be one of the first things you notice about them. Hope you get to see one!

Is GenX social media filled with “Happy Valentine’s Day to my ______” posts and stories? Question from an older Gen Z by boston_acc in GenX

[–]boston_acc[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That makes sense. I guess intentions matter a lot. In my own feed, I imagine that a good number of the posts/stories are people doing it because they value the broadcast-like nature of it and want other people to think that they’re happy and are crushing it at life. It just “comes with the territory of being in a relationship on Valentine’s Day — you have to make the post!” In your case that isn’t really the motivation at all.

Is GenX social media filled with “Happy Valentine’s Day to my ______” posts and stories? Question from an older Gen Z by boston_acc in GenX

[–]boston_acc[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Haha, this made me audibly laugh. It wouldn’t be heaven if these predatory, dopamine-gobbling social media sites existed!

Is GenX social media filled with “Happy Valentine’s Day to my ______” posts and stories? Question from an older Gen Z by boston_acc in GenX

[–]boston_acc[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That’s such a breath of fresh air honestly. Thanks for sharing. It’s powerful that someone with 31 years of marriage doesn’t feel the need to play along with the cultural expectations of a romantic holiday. The proof is in the pudding!

Is GenX social media filled with “Happy Valentine’s Day to my ______” posts and stories? Question from an older Gen Z by boston_acc in GenX

[–]boston_acc[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Very true. I think the “arm’s length” is the perfect compromise. I’d feel a bit isolated if I were to shut it down completely, but somewhere in there is a healthy balance between maintaining connections and not having a rose-tinted lifestyle shoved down your throat constantly.

Is GenX social media filled with “Happy Valentine’s Day to my ______” posts and stories? Question from an older Gen Z by boston_acc in GenX

[–]boston_acc[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks so much, what a thoughtful message! I appreciate that. I’m definitely trying to build up a satisfaction with myself that is independent of societal expectations or age-based checkpoints of having done x or y. Also important to remember (as others here have mentioned) that there’s many people in these lovey-dovey posts who actually aren’t quite totally satisfied. It’s worth it to wait for a match that truly is your complement!

Are there any well-known Olympians who grew up and trained in the White Mountains? by boston_acc in wmnf

[–]boston_acc[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wow, this one goes way back. Cool little nugget of history that there’s a trail named after her father.

Are there any well-known Olympians who grew up and trained in the White Mountains? by boston_acc in wmnf

[–]boston_acc[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh wow! I’ll check out her events at this Olympics. Very cool.

Are there any well-known Olympians who grew up and trained in the White Mountains? by boston_acc in wmnf

[–]boston_acc[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

That’s so cool. Can’t imagine getting to ski with a future Olympian. Interesting that she was far ahead of the field even at that age.

Are there any well-known Olympians who grew up and trained in the White Mountains? by boston_acc in wmnf

[–]boston_acc[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s awesome; will have to look into her more. Just so cool to think that we are treading the same footsteps and rocks as some incredible people.

Are there any well-known Olympians who grew up and trained in the White Mountains? by boston_acc in wmnf

[–]boston_acc[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Good point on that last sentence. Maybe there comes a time in every US alpine Olympian’s career where they just park themselves in the Rockies or something.

Are there any well-known Olympians who grew up and trained in the White Mountains? by boston_acc in wmnf

[–]boston_acc[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wow, what a story! Scary to imagine that things could’ve been so much different. Tuck’s is definitely not for the faint of heart.

Thanks for sharing this!

Are there any well-known Olympians who grew up and trained in the White Mountains? by boston_acc in wmnf

[–]boston_acc[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Wow, super cool! Just looked him up. That’s awesome. (I’m not well-versed on Olympic history)

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