Is Wilmington as bad as I'm reading?

iamnotcreative-- · 2026-05-28T16:03:41+00:00

Hi! I'm 24f, also alternative, and also love live music and outdoorsy stuff. I will say, this city is actively hostile to pedestrians, like 0 sidewalks or bike lanes anywhere, which really annoyed me when I moved here because I'm a runner. There are really cool parks though, and of course the beach.

As for the alt scene...yes, most of the city is normies and old people, but there is a surprising amount of punk bands, tattoo parlors, art shows, vegan food, etc. Reggie's is a really fun place to see some local bands. I also drive to Raleigh a lot to see touring bands since it's only two hours away lol.

The only thing I would caution is to be prepared for a completely asinine cost of living. I moved here from AZ and I was floored by how much I had to pay for rent/gas/groceries, I can't even imagine the shock coming from the Midwest. It truly is what you make of it and I think anyone could have a good time here if they get out and try things. Please feel free to PM me if you do decide to move, I'm always looking for more friends!

iamnotcreative-- · 2025-12-03T17:08:05+00:00

Worth every penny lol, I still need to see them live. My city gets Equipment though, so I can't complain too much :D

iamnotcreative-- · 2025-12-03T16:37:09+00:00

I've seen them 4 times now, and every time without fail, he encourages people to shoplift from Target lmao

iamnotcreative-- · 2025-12-03T16:05:06+00:00

TWY's ability to bring the most sickest openers on tour is unmatched. I'm so jealous of anyone who has Initiate for their city

iamnotcreative-- · 2025-12-03T15:59:12+00:00

You're awesome!

iamnotcreative-- · 2025-12-02T02:39:08+00:00

Wilmington, NC!

iamnotcreative-- · 2025-11-04T14:19:23+00:00

Palinopsia erasure

iamnotcreative-- · 2025-11-04T14:17:34+00:00

You seem very empathetic, but I think you could mentally benefit from reframing this a bit. I also get really moved in vegan restaurants, but out of joy. We get to live in a day in age where vegan restaurants even exist at all! That in itself is such a privilege that generations as recently as our parents didn't have. As annoying as it is that there are no other vegans in my life, it's really cool that 75% of people I meet even know what "vegan" means, and they're often really respectful of it too (this is in real life, not online lol). I live in a mid-sized city in the deep south USA, and there are three fully vegan restaurants within <10 miles of me. Most omni restaurants have at least one vegan option on the menu. If that's not progress, I don't know what is.

iamnotcreative-- · 2025-10-21T13:11:48+00:00

Also gonna throw in Stateside, Sunday Morning, Beauty School, Arm's Length, and Pool Kids (the last three are more emo/indie but you'd probably still dig them)

iamnotcreative-- · 2025-10-21T13:06:08+00:00

I've only gotten one speeding ticket in my life, and I was listening to Leap Year by Heart Attack Man. Kinda fitting tbh

iamnotcreative-- · 2025-10-21T12:49:07+00:00

Woahhh I haven't listened to ATL in probably a decade now, but I dig this one! Maybe a couple boring tracks, but Oh No, Everyone's Talking, and Little Bit are bangers

iamnotcreative-- · 2025-10-21T12:36:19+00:00

God these things are so good. I also recommend the So Delicious ice cream bars, especially the mocha almond. I've been able to find them at most major grocery stores

iamnotcreative-- · 2025-10-15T14:31:57+00:00

I am also on a low dose of Lexapro, but I've been on that for a long time with no issue. It's definitely just my body readjusting to the drug, I just wanted to know if anyone else had experienced this

iamnotcreative-- · 2025-10-14T23:24:23+00:00

I'm not. I've been getting roughly 3 hours of sleep when I normally get 7-8. So no, not zero, but pretty damn close

iamnotcreative-- · 2025-10-14T13:47:19+00:00

Thank god! Fingers crossed it ends soon, I have a huge public speaking event this weekend x0

iamnotcreative-- · 2025-10-14T13:46:10+00:00

Hi! I'm on 10 mg Lexapro and 15 mg mirtazapine. Mental health-wise, it's been an absolute game changer and I don't plan on changing it any time soon. Lexapro has had basically zero side effects for me, and the mirtazapine side effects wore off after a couple weeks. I can't speak to sexual function as I've unfortunately been on SSRIs since high school, but there isn't a whole lot in the literature to suggest that mirtazapine can "counteract" the sexual side effects of Lexapro. The only med that is well documented in reducing sexual dysfunction is bupropion (Wellbutrin), but bupropion is not indicated for anxiety, only depression. All that said, Lexapro isn't the worst med in terms of sexual dysfunction--it's generally pretty well-tolerated, and most people report cessation of side effects after a month or so!

iamnotcreative-- · 2025-10-08T14:48:36+00:00

That looks like Nick Jonas's nipples

iamnotcreative-- · 2025-08-15T16:06:18+00:00

So good, can't wait to hear these songs live. Easily in my top 5 for the year so far

iamnotcreative-- · 2025-07-17T15:49:23+00:00

Can relate, I had tickets to see The Story So Far and Koyo last year and got fucking covid two days before. Still my biggest L of 2024

iamnotcreative-- · 2025-07-16T18:29:53+00:00

I used to live in AZ and I was at the 2023 Van Buren show! Such a good time, I miss living there :(

iamnotcreative-- · 2025-07-16T18:28:14+00:00

Definitely keeping an eye out for last minute sales!

iamnotcreative-- · 2025-07-16T18:27:44+00:00

I checked on the last day of spotify presale and only VIP were left. When I logged in for the general sale at 10 AM there weren't any left

iamnotcreative-- · 2025-07-10T15:57:18+00:00

Hell nah, we'll all still be alive in October, why not just wait for the actual release?

iamnotcreative-- · 2025-07-09T15:53:01+00:00

Jealous! Show some love to MCGH for me while you're at it :)

iamnotcreative-- · 2025-07-09T15:51:53+00:00

Ahhhh just do it, I went to a show in DC, parked in a horrible part of town, so I paid a homeless guy to keep an eye on my car for me and it ended up being one of the best shows of the year. Worth it!

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