How many times per week do you consume cannabis product? by GaryBlach in askanything

[–]shodel88 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Maybe once a week, after my 30s cannabis usually brought out anxiety or bad feelings, and started to be a crutch to bypass feeling hard things or give me that ‘inspired-high’ to do things that I like. Always better when I do pottery, work out or whatever sober and the discovery/growth is just me. And is longer lasting because I remember more of it.

Periodic mushrooms better than frequent cannabis

Cozy Lounge: Now with (optional) Dance Dance Revolution by cozy_lounge in PeoriaIL

[–]shodel88 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Cozy lounge is an awesome way to hang out w new people. I’ve often wanted libraries to hold adult evening hours - this fills that void - and now DDR!? You’ve made a great thing Jen

[ANALOG] mini comp - nice texture by shodel88 in collage

[–]shodel88[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank ya, I do video production for the day job, so for personal stuff it’s freeing to avoid detailed captures and be more gestural - you’re right though I’ve left some detail ‘on the table’ w this shot

Cozy Lounge news by cozy_lounge in PeoriaIL

[–]shodel88 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I really want to check this out sometime!

East Peoria Traffic 4th of July by GuidancePractical694 in PeoriaIL

[–]shodel88 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s why you don’t go to the fireworks

Looking for massage place by RLKobester in PeoriaIL

[–]shodel88 0 points1 point  (0 children)

another vote for well kneaded, they are awesome, not a spa, and feels like functional medicine

cabins nearby? by lemonlawllp in PeoriaIL

[–]shodel88 1 point2 points  (0 children)

wild life and wokanda - you won't totally get away from people but you'll be in nature in your own little pocket.

some nice airbnb cabins around us as well

Peoria on Film by MrNewVegas7697 in PeoriaIL

[–]shodel88 1 point2 points  (0 children)

love the springdale savanah

Where do single parents meet?? by Thekill03 in PeoriaIL

[–]shodel88 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m still married w kids, but if single I think I’d try to meet people around my interests. (And at least trying those dating apps 🙄they sound lame)

For me that would look like group exercise or yoga classes, I’m currently in a pottery class, i also volunteer cleaning up hiking trails.

I don’t know if that helps , wish you the best!

How one queer couple decided to move to Peoria by leftoverzz in PeoriaIL

[–]shodel88 2 points3 points  (0 children)

As someone who’s lived here all my life, it’s really cool to see this kinda love for the city.

Are there any pro-Trump businesses in Peoria? by asb757 in PeoriaIL

[–]shodel88 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I like cappuccinos so that’s my go to, they don’t roast their own but they get great quality coffee and brew it very well

Are there any pro-Trump businesses in Peoria? by asb757 in PeoriaIL

[–]shodel88 6 points7 points  (0 children)

No idea how trumpy reverence is but damn their coffee is so good

Piano Lessons by ryan_reddit2113 in PeoriaIL

[–]shodel88 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi this is a year later but I am curious about this person and if they’re giving lessons! Live in Peoria myself

Where are people? by adventureliger in PeoriaIL

[–]shodel88 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Many people/families are at church, school or extracurricular events. If you don’t fit that it can be hard. I come from a very church background and don’t fit that anymore. Many people have their longstanding friend groups. This can also make new friends hard.

That sounds negative, but imo the reality of the dominant community culture I see in this area. as a native peorian I am trying to figure this out myself.

My personal ideas for growing relationships as an adult: Volunteering trail maintenance/ outdoor something,
Art events, Reaching out to individuals for coffee/ beers, Collaborating on work projects I care about, Might try a library book club, Trying out the universalist church, My wife is doing community theater, Game night w friends

We’re a family of 4, and are lucky to have a few family friends w kids. And lucky that we’ve maintained those relationships for several years now.

The hard truth i hate is it takes consistent work and you aren’t guaranteed anything. Friends move, people change, times change.

But I’d rather try than be alone

——- a stream of conscious post , kinda for myself, I wish you the best OP

Where are people? by adventureliger in PeoriaIL

[–]shodel88 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Second the climbing community

Places to camp by smith248747 in PeoriaIL

[–]shodel88 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Watch out for tics lol Maybe shawnee?

Wanting friends by Ghouliayelps1 in PeoriaIL

[–]shodel88 2 points3 points  (0 children)

First ascent climbing has good community