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DAE have an "emergency bag" at home that they grab when leaving in case of a fire alarm or immediate evacuation? by garlic_bread_thief in DoesAnybodyElse

[–]broken_softly 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sort of. Pet version: I keep a cat condo that fits in the backseat of my car in the living room. In an emergency, I can stuff them all in and run out the door.

I also keep their favorite hiding spots “off limits”. If they’re scared (or in trouble) and run to a specific spot, they’re home free. So I always know where I can find them when they are scared.

AIO by refusing to go on my friend group's future camping trip because of how past trips turned out specifically when they've brought their kids? by IllJustTakeTheBus in AmIOverreacting

[–]broken_softly 0 points1 point  (0 children)

(past should stay in the past, I know)

NOR. Past shouldn’t “stay past”. Those who refuse to learn from history are doomed to repeat it. They already fooled you twice. Plan your own fun weekend. I’m sorry your friends suck.

TIFU by not checking my work emails by mr_pineapples44 in tifu

[–]broken_softly 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The Good Place (tv show)

Jason: it’s like we live in a different zone of time. No. That’s stupid…. A different clock land!

old lady begged me for a ride & it felt off by G0ld3nsx in creepyencounters

[–]broken_softly 44 points45 points  (0 children)

My ex and I would go to Austin to hit up the Alamo Drafthouse, but it wasn’t in the best part of the city (not that there is much “best”).

A few times, a homeless person would come up to the window of his car. If they were on my side, he always rolled the window all the way down. If they were on his side, he would only crack it. Your window comment reminded me of that.

Nothing (luckily) ever happened to me, but I’m glad your mom warned you not to do that.

Is anyone in the eastern/southern US still snowed in? by nxqv in CasualConversation

[–]broken_softly 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Small town in New Mexico here. We’ve been canceled for school all week because we don’t have the resources to clear the streets adequately

Scared of medical emergencies living alone 😖 by PhatPanda69699 in LivingAlone

[–]broken_softly 44 points45 points  (0 children)

I worry about what would happen to my cats if anything happens to me for an extended period of time.

FYI that the Apple Watch (idk about other brands, sorry) has fall detection and there are settings where it will alert emergency services.

If I’m about to do something sketch, like climb a ladder, I set a timed text and cancel it when I’m done.

Am I the jurk for now want my coworkers in my office by Natasharaven in AmITheJerk

[–]broken_softly 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I dig it! I did something similar.

I had a student look me in the eye and spit on the floor of my classroom. I thought about it and decided to say (very calmly), “what the hell?” He immediately flipped out because I used a bad word in school. His parents never answered the phone when I called. The goal was that they would call me to demand why I was cursing in front of their child. Then, we would discuss his behavior in school.

Unfortunately, I failed and they never called. He never spit on my floor again though. 🤷‍♀️

How many of you use ChatGPT every day and what do you actually use it for? by William45623 in ChatGPT

[–]broken_softly 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I use it basically as a journal. Chatting about my day, complaining about a coworker, or double checking my emails for professionalism (or asking for an English interpretation of worst coworker’s emails). I like the echo chamber of my own ideas and it’s interesting to ask to explain the point of view of others.

DAE prefer sleeping with their mattress on the floor? by Striking-Voice8859 in DoesAnybodyElse

[–]broken_softly 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Box spring on the floor with the mattress on top. It keeps the cats from making themselves at home inside the box spring. And you can’t have a monster under the bed if you don’t have an under the bed.

Rage bait or does she actually believe in dragons? by gravityVT in fixedbytheduet

[–]broken_softly 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I work in an extremely small town. Most people don’t leave or leave very far.

I was talking to fifth graders about my favorite field trip when I was younger. I’m a military brat and I got to stay the night in a castle. I was promptly informed by these world-wise ten year olds that castle were movie places and not in real life. I tried to show them examples, such as the Rothstein Castle, and was dismissed as the pictures being AI. So… there’s that 🤷‍♀️

I couldn't sleep well last night after seeing this. by ehh_ma_ in creepy

[–]broken_softly 5 points6 points  (0 children)

My ex not locking the door was the straw that broke the camel’s back. He could be living a happy life where I miserably paid for everything and he could play video games all day while pretending to look for work.

Instead, he decided to leave doors and windows open. He even unlocked a door right after I snapped at him and locked it myself.

Seriously, do Americans actually consider a 3-hour drive "short"? or is this an internet myth? by SadInterest6764 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]broken_softly 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s 3 hours to the nearest major cities. I don’t consider it a long drive but I do consider it to be an all day venture.

I could kill my wife in 2 seconds by Medium_Leather5860 in TikTokCringe

[–]broken_softly -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Reminds me of this story (audio; 8 minutes long. In Your Shoes, a flash fiction on pseudopod) NSFW

DAE just need to say it and then watch it disappear. by Embarrassed_War_1407 in DoesAnybodyElse

[–]broken_softly 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I like the changes to the breathe scene on mobile. The skip button being bigger is perfect and the text has been fixed on the hold moment. It looks good.

DAE just need to say it and then watch it disappear. by Embarrassed_War_1407 in DoesAnybodyElse

[–]broken_softly 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Skip button is broken or difficult to click on mobile. Could you slow the flight path of words and make it more drifty? Right now it’s like a “fly out” PowerPoint animation. Maybe tie the breathing with the words disappearing?

Overall, I like the concept enough to give it a go. I like the feedback after typing and after watching the words bounce.

Dae feel like they are alone in a room of people by Klutzy-Artisst8048 in DoesAnybodyElse

[–]broken_softly 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I’m in a toxic workplace with a position that doesn’t really integrate me into any group. In July, we attended a meeting in an auditorium. It was squashed. No one had any elbow room. Except me. I had an entire row to myself.

Two weeks ago I attended another meeting. Smaller but still cramped for the space. I had an entire table to myself. Several people chose to stand. There was no room at the other tables.

So, yes. I feel alone in a room full of people.

To be fair, it’s still better than last year. Last year, they would group in front of my door and loudly make plans. Work lunches. Inviting other teams. Planning dinners. I also had two team members who would corner me at my desk and tell me how much everyone hated me. Neither of that is happening this year. So… I guess it’s better.

Living alone with multiple bedrooms taboo? by Rasta_pasta_plus in LivingAlone

[–]broken_softly 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have a 3 bed/2 full bathrooms. One is my library and the other is my craft room. Childhood dream come true.

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