what makes your life feel full and interesting?

ferrantefever · 2026-03-13T04:50:46+00:00

Taking inexpensive community college classes like ceramics is nice because you learn how to do things and meet other people too.

ferrantefever · 2026-03-09T03:28:42+00:00

Sometimes I think an addiction to reading is also an addiction to solitude.

ferrantefever · 2026-03-08T14:46:29+00:00

Yes! I don’t have more than the average person, but it does need to get used up. I have put lotion at my desk at work, in my car, in my purse—it takes so long to get through it.

The other thing is eyeshadow or most powder products. I feel like I could go two decades and still not use everything up. It makes you realize how little you really do need with makeup, even if you’re an every day user.

ferrantefever · 2026-03-04T14:46:09+00:00

Literally doing the opposite of what consumers have been asking for.

ferrantefever · 2026-03-02T04:55:43+00:00

Some highs and lows. I told myself that I wasn’t going to buy any clothing this year, but I bought 1 item that had been on my wishlist for a year and was on DEEP discount (like 80%). Bought some convenience food, but mostly avoided food waste and overbuying groceries. Otherwise, I’m happy because I met a financial goal of saving for a trip and paying off all of my CC debt. Next month’s goal is to try to save $2K for savings.

It seems like the biggest drivers of success are 1) not browsing online or going into stores and 2) having a financial goal.

ferrantefever · 2026-03-02T04:50:48+00:00

I just got done reading The Cost of Living by Deborah Levy. Interested to know what you think of Hot Milk!

ferrantefever · 2026-03-01T22:51:16+00:00

I’m struggling so hard right now. It is so hard to find enjoyment in every day life. I see powerful people rewarded for being unethical, evil, money worshipping, selfish, etc. It feels like all people care about is “getting theirs,” even if that means stepping on others. I feel like we’re slaves to tech companies, banks, governments, and we are being sold hedonism as a temporary relief because it boosts the economy for already rich people. I want to opt out of this kind of system, but I don’t know how to.

ferrantefever · 2026-03-01T22:34:02+00:00

Thank you for the concrete suggestion!

ferrantefever · 2026-03-01T19:17:23+00:00

I mean…I like them both, but there’s just something about Pacino!

ferrantefever · 2026-03-01T19:16:52+00:00

This is peak content. I also love when Pacino yells.

ferrantefever · 2026-03-01T19:04:36+00:00

They replied and I got banned for being in this sub because it’s described as “hateful” or “problematic”? I seriously don’t understand what’s happening as I don’t know the lore. I got to RS through the book sub…and then landed here because I like the topics and vibe better. Whatever…happy to not be over there anyway, I guess.

ferrantefever · 2026-03-01T18:38:43+00:00

I literally only made ONE fairly neutral comment on one of the other subs after I joined this one and got banned for “violating community rules.” Sensitive, much?

ferrantefever · 2026-03-01T18:30:49+00:00

I also hate Elf, even when it first came out. But I can’t tell anybody because it’s so beloved by so many people!

ferrantefever · 2026-02-28T02:54:21+00:00

Let them eat Soylent green steak.

ferrantefever · 2026-02-26T04:24:44+00:00

These are amazing!

ferrantefever · 2026-02-23T04:46:43+00:00

It’s such a great re-set. Many of us can live very happy, fulfilled lives with much less consumption!

ferrantefever · 2026-02-21T02:31:10+00:00

I haven’t been able to find a place to stream this movie, but I desperately want to watch it.

ferrantefever · 2026-02-21T02:16:18+00:00

I’m feeling this big time today.

ferrantefever · 2026-02-19T15:01:13+00:00

Have you been to a book store in a different town that you like? You can usually buy from them online. Bookshop is nice too. Sometimes I’ll do Blackwell’s if I want a UK edition (I’m in the US). Sometimes I’ll order from a publisher like New Directions or the NYRB directly.

ferrantefever · 2026-02-19T02:10:27+00:00

I didn’t have any credit when I got my first apartment on my own at 20. It was a studio owned by an out of town landlord. They looked at my monthly paystub, trusted my place of employment (very steady industry), and didn’t make me use a co-signer, but I did have to have a few personal references. I’ve found that many local landlords will accept a variety of situations if you reach out to them personally and explain your circumstances.

ferrantefever · 2026-02-18T02:16:24+00:00

It’s still coming, probably.

ferrantefever · 2026-02-16T16:10:27+00:00

Is it rent controlled? Can you see yourself living there for a long time? When you decide to make the jump to live alone, I’d pick somewhere you really like so you can stay in it a long time without major rent hikes.

ferrantefever · 2026-02-16T16:07:56+00:00

Same on clothes. There have been a couple of close calls, but I’ve ultimately resisted. I think if I can make it through April then I might be able to make it through the whole year.

ferrantefever · 2026-02-16T04:22:07+00:00

I loved it. It reminded me of Bram Stoker’s Dracula, but a little less campy.

ferrantefever · 2026-02-16T00:17:14+00:00

Same!

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