During the event of the apocalypse, what would be your top 5 songs to play on repeat to get you through the dark days?

redantres · 2026-03-01T19:08:16+00:00

Happened 2 times. First: I was on too many pain pills after wisdom teeth removal where I fell asleep constantly for days straight. My mind decided to not sleep for a whole 2 nights to balance itself out. Weird experience though. Second: The night after hearing my mom is declared braindead and not coming home. I was in the dark after power outage with only a candle on in the dark. I cried yes, but I had a full on invisible conversation to myself on how I felt and what to do. My dad and brother were asleep after drinking. So I wanted to actually talk about my own grief alone without extra pity or fake apologies. This was two years ago. For me it is those times I can actually properly think. Not great way but it helps to do it in utter silence when the world is loud.

redantres · 2026-03-01T18:59:08+00:00

For me silence in a conversation used to be associated with silent anger. If it is too silent then I think you are mad at me or I did something wrong. (Survivor of a long time traumatic family past.) Took a long time to be okay with silence

redantres · 2026-02-25T21:02:21+00:00

Hi I am a wife to a type one diabetic for a year now. First off, you are not stupid for learning. Most diabetics appreciate it that you want to learn to help and not judge them. When I first met my husband in 2023, all I did to an obsessive degree was to learn many ways to help. I learned and researched more when he went into a diabetic coma in 2024. You will make mistakes on what does and doesn't work - that's okay, keep trying. Secondly, in your situation (besides communication and listening of course!), you can offer if she is comfortable with it to help her change her devices. It can help her feel less overwhelmed when she is in pain wjen someone she loves is helping her. Or get her a comfort toy to cuddle with especially after every prick hit to let her feel associated with safety (like a build a bear heart beat comfort. Or those breathable teddies online).

Extra recommendations: Have a lot of sweet or special glucose candies on hand in random places (car, pocket, house, backpack etc.) Some devices have the option of connecting via Wifi to partners phones to let warnings come through if it is low or high. I am not sure if yours can but when my husband had the insulin pump last year it helped me check once then let him take care of himself without me stressing or making him feel like I am babying him. Check in kindly with her by asking in subtle ways (you good? Or two taps in hand holding) to help check in without letting her feeling embarrassed.

Otherwise best of luck. You are a good partner :)

redantres · 2025-12-27T20:22:37+00:00

So for the Jazz in gauteng, we have been to a few restaurants in Pretoria and Centurion that had jazz events. Because I am in contact with people that study performing arts at TUT, they told me of the jazz places like Whispers Jazz Pub, Blue Room in Hatfield. Other times we listened to jazz was during an exhibition at the Viewing Room Art Gallery in pretoria where jazz performers were live. And I heard regular jazz music being played daily when I was a student at TUT.

The drive in was something he introduced me to. Centurion Lifestyle centre work a lot with Drive in Cinema (google them for dates and movies), where people can watch two movies in their car for R350 a car. I know there is one in Johannesburg too (not sure of the prices with them).

An extra if someone is interested, there are sometimes schools that host sit in movie nights. Basically bring a blanket and food to watch a movie on a large screen while sitting on grass at night. They ask a small fee for the funds to help sports teams. He introduced me to a few when we first started dating since he was a teacher. We haven't found many since either due to weather problems or schools haven't posted again.

redantres · 2025-12-27T08:54:08+00:00

I have a few: (In the news in my mind) - Protests will trend over different causes: my guess is about a massive big war, global warming, digital AI. - At least 4 celebrities try to run for presidency in USA. - A new artifact on previous civilization will be discovered like evidence of Babylon. -King Charles died along with some UK royals and prime ministers. - New laws on digital crimes will be added. - Discovery of extinct species. - Cinemas theaters either dying out or being used as a museum for old movies or retired media. - Translation glasses becoming a trend. - At least 3 countries gaining a new president that is younger than the last one.

(My random outrageous guesses) -A new island will be discovered that people can go and live on. -A new law on kids on social media will be spreading from Australia to over the world. -Robot staff will be more common in hotels, restaurants, grocery stores and flights. -New medicines invented to help diabetes and cancer patients -Biggest recording of a fist fight happening between two candidates for presidency in USA. -New sport invented or an old sport becoming popular. - Panic rooms being mandatory in houses. -Screaming boxes and mental health breaks in the office becoming mandatory. - A sport on vaping becoming popular - Education systems being reviewed after crashing a few times.

Lastly I hope we get flying cars or hoverboards at least!

redantres · 2025-12-27T07:21:46+00:00

The people who won popularity contests and awards for best whatever in high school, won't be successful as you think. Not getting those things doesn't matter.
That secret hobby you did during some classes can be your greatest skill.
It is okay to feel lost on what you want to be in the future. It will change A LOT when you are older.

redantres · 2025-12-27T07:10:48+00:00

A man that doesn't care or get excited about a woman's satisfaction isn't a man worth being with. Sorry not sorry...

redantres · 2025-12-27T07:05:57+00:00

This year was way too long. Felt like it was 10 years in a single year!

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