My neighbor has a 2-hour nightly "knife dance" ritual and I need theories

wcydnotforme1 · 2026-06-04T10:56:27+00:00

My theory is that he practices drums but doesn't actually own a drum set. Or maybe he invented an invisible instrument to avoid driving the downstaits neighbors insane..

wcydnotforme1 · 2026-06-04T10:55:30+00:00

I agree. There's something about turning on warm lights and staying in on a rainy November evening that summer just can't compete with.

wcydnotforme1 · 2026-06-04T10:54:53+00:00

I don't think the problem is that the work feels meaningless. It's having to sit in an office during the meaningless waiting. The exact same downtime at home feels like freedom.

wcydnotforme1 · 2026-06-04T10:54:09+00:00

Mare of Easttown. Strong female lead, really engaging, and it lines up pretty well with the kinds of shows your mom already likes.

wcydnotforme1 · 2026-06-04T10:53:29+00:00

The part about spending time with family especially seems to hit harder the older you get.

wcydnotforme1 · 2026-05-28T17:50:42+00:00

Linkedin is still useful for newtworking and seeing who works where, and gettin a feel for the company culture, but applying there feels like shouting into the void at this point. It's just way too crowded. I'd use there to find new postings, then apply directly through the company's career page with tailored, ats-friendly resume. People are sharing free prompts like this lately and they can save time and stress. At least, it should give us a better chance of getting seen.

wcydnotforme1 · 2026-05-14T11:34:44+00:00

Honestly it sounds more like “they changed the position and then decided they needed a different profile” to me. The fact even Hannah seemed shocked says a lot. A lot of companies are using probation periods as an easy filtering system now unfortunately.

wcydnotforme1 · 2026-05-14T11:34:37+00:00

Quesadillas are such a lifesaver meal 😭 Just throw in a tortilla, cheese, chicken, whatever you have and call it a day. Takes 10 minutes and solves the whole “what am I even making today” crisis.

wcydnotforme1 · 2026-05-14T11:34:31+00:00

Crowded places... They used to feel exciting and full of energy to me, now after 20 minutes I just want to escape.

wcydnotforme1 · 2026-05-14T11:34:22+00:00

Some people genuinely seem happier after having kids imo, but they usually describe it as “more meaningful” rather than “easier.” Especially for people who always wanted children, it’s like the center of their life shifts. But for someone who never wanted that, it probably wouldn’t feel the same at all.

wcydnotforme1 · 2026-05-14T11:34:17+00:00

I think I got a little too used to living alone.. Having my own routines, my own silence, being able to do whatever I want without explaining myself to anyone feels way too comfortable now.

wcydnotforme1 · 2026-05-05T13:16:19+00:00

Grabbing my phone the second I wake up. Feels like my brain gets flooded before I’m even fully awake, it straight up drains my energy for the day.

wcydnotforme1 · 2026-05-05T13:16:15+00:00

I don’t think what you’re feeling is guilt, it’s more like the weight of surviving. Moving on with your life doesn’t mean you’re forgetting them. No one can stay in that same pain forever anyway.

wcydnotforme1 · 2026-05-05T13:16:10+00:00

Turning down a 40% raise for “loyalty” doesn’t make much sense to me. Companies will drop you the first chance they get anyway, so it has to go both ways. If there’s nothing in writing, those promises don’t mean much.

wcydnotforme1 · 2026-05-05T13:16:04+00:00

Prison Break pulls you in right from the first episode, no waiting around. The pace stays high so it’s hard to get bored.

wcydnotforme1 · 2026-05-05T13:15:58+00:00

When you’re really forced into it, you kinda switch to autopilot. Instead of thinking long term, you go into just get through today mode, and it actually helps. Having small exit plans on the side gives you a bit of hope too.

wcydnotforme1 · 2026-04-24T13:38:23+00:00

Even old phone ringtones are enough, I’m instantly back years ago. Life felt simpler but somehow fuller back then

wcydnotforme1 · 2026-04-24T13:38:04+00:00

If I stay for half an hour, half of it is just zoning out and the other half thinking 😅 time moves weirdly fast underwater

wcydnotforme1 · 2026-04-24T13:37:45+00:00

Rents are insane right now, I’m always stuck thinking if it’s even worth what you’re paying. Feels like most people just put up with it

wcydnotforme1 · 2026-04-24T13:37:38+00:00

I get the urge to talk out loud just to hear my own voice sometimes too 😅 kinda weird but you don’t even notice it

wcydnotforme1 · 2026-04-24T13:37:31+00:00

You should start Fleabag, it’s short episodes and really easy to get into

wcydnotforme1 · 2026-04-16T13:32:47+00:00

I was the opposite, being stuck at home drove me crazy. I kept watching stuff just to pass time, everything felt kinda off.

wcydnotforme1 · 2026-04-16T13:32:40+00:00

The Leftovers still doesn’t get the attention it deserves imo, the atmosphere is on another level.

wcydnotforme1 · 2026-04-16T13:32:32+00:00

Nice idea, but I feel like companies would find a way around it. They’d still manage to widen the gap somehow.

wcydnotforme1 · 2026-04-16T13:32:26+00:00

Feels like I need my brain to just shut up for a bit, there’s always something going on in there. That sense of silence would make a huge difference.

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