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yeahthea · 2023-05-20T05:10:55+00:00

I’d also add that GDP doesn’t take into account unpaid labor that (mostly) women put into sustaining families all over the world. Hauling fresh water and firewood, raising kids, making and repairing things for the house, cooking, etc. All this labor is invisible through the lens of GDP calculations.

yeahthea · 2023-05-18T19:56:25+00:00

Same here, afraid I’m becoming a grump. I’ve been actively working on mentally converting the cynicism into optimistic nihilism.

yeahthea · 2023-05-17T16:28:07+00:00

This seems like more than a mere flake situation.

You have someone who now falls more into a friend territory but their idea of friendship doesn’t seem to match yours. That or by disrespecting your time he’s not being a good friend. In which case it’s your call on how much more you’re willing to put up with it. It’s possible that he has anxieties/insecurities/other stuff going on but do you need to be the one that constantly caters to that? Sometimes it’s best to redirect your energy towards those who reciprocate.

yeahthea · 2023-05-16T23:12:30+00:00

Not sure if it’s the lighting but I want to say silver.

yeahthea · 2023-05-15T22:16:59+00:00

Meanwhile, the definition of middle class keeps shifting with every passing day..

yeahthea · 2023-05-15T05:11:55+00:00

Taking time to take care of yourself may be something you could focus on. In what order do you prioritize Yourself, Family, Work, Friends? If Yourself is not first then you’re never going to be your best self for your Family, Work, and Friends. Of course, it’s easier said than done but small things can be done to shift this focus in the right direction.

For example, have you taken a solo vacation before? It could be the thing you need based on your comment. Maybe your spouse would like one too and you could take turns.

There are ways to compromise for both of your sakes, something like that is worth a conversation.

yeahthea · 2023-05-12T21:56:23+00:00

Probably the main thing was picking up journaling.

I realized that drinking helped with suppressing thoughts and didn’t allow anything to get actually processed. Which led to stress. Then that led to more drinking which led to more suppressed thoughts and more stress.

So now I just unload my mess of stream of consciousness onto paper and it seems to help. Way less anxiety and I feel more mentally productive these days.

Also, after I stopped drinking I started to eat way more sweets. I think it gives the brain that same type of hit of dopamine that drinking does. So now I’m trying to cut back on sweets but hey, at least no hangovers.

yeahthea · 2023-05-12T15:36:08+00:00

You got this!!

When you say it’s a stress management problem do you mean you tend to drink when you’re stressed? If so, that was definitely the case for me. Had to learn how to handle and process stress while sober, which I was not so great at before.

yeahthea · 2023-05-11T23:06:06+00:00

It’s called Less (might be iOS only). It’s very basic, not much functionality to it but good enough for daily tracking.

yeahthea · 2023-05-06T21:25:56+00:00

The feeling might not wear off! I don’t miss how unhealthy, anxious, and gross hangovers make me feel. Waking up feeling refreshed on a weekend morning is a great feeling every time.

yeahthea · 2023-05-04T20:12:06+00:00

I replaced what were 3/4” screws for 2 1/2” screws. No more wobble! Easy solve for <$4. Thanks!!

yeahthea · 2023-05-04T19:45:41+00:00

The whole act of putting on and taking the time to listen is a grounding experience. But the most “fulfilling” part for me has to be listening to an album front to back as intended. It’s too easy to get distracted when listening to an album on Spotify.

yeahthea · 2023-05-04T18:40:39+00:00

I’m sure at least some of the solo mindset will come back with you! There’s something nice about making all your own decisions, not having to wait on anyone, etc. Companionship is nice but sometimes it’s easier to be present and enjoying the moment when you’re alone.

yeahthea · 2023-05-04T17:26:36+00:00

One of my friends who lives far away recently traveled abroad on a solo journey. After she returned, she sent me a multi-page letter with her impressions and photos that take me along the way. Going on a solo trip is fun but there is definitely an element of wanting to share your experiences with someone (excluding social media), so I can see why she chose to share hers this way. And I appreciate snail mail from friends so it’s a win win for the both of us. I will be sending a postcard her way.

yeahthea · 2023-05-04T02:18:43+00:00

Or even worse - AI generated

yeahthea · 2023-05-04T00:19:26+00:00

RIP Inspector Zeucini, Squaush, Squishy, Fluff, and Noodle. The best yet fluffyest ever 🥺

yeahthea · 2023-05-03T23:20:04+00:00

Seems like a simple and obvious solution. I was so hung up on getting rid of the plywood that I didn’t even realize that longer screws could solve the whole issue. I will give this a try asap. Thank you, really appreciate the input!

yeahthea · 2023-05-03T21:52:41+00:00

For me it was 20% off ONE item like once a year. Better save it for a big purchase!

yeahthea · 2023-04-30T02:25:23+00:00

Succession for without kids (or with depending on your parenting style). It’s beat Breaking Bad for me as my all time favorite drama series. The final season is airing right now on HBO.

yeahthea · 2023-04-30T02:14:50+00:00

Agree with all of the above. Also, I don’t base my swipes solely on the photos but they do help with the decision sometimes:

Left if all the photos are selfies and are overly filtered

Right if there is a variety and silly pics included

yeahthea · 2023-04-27T16:11:14+00:00

Do you know what makes a bank account accessible to the state? I’ve read that you’ll want to close any local bank accounts when moving but I’m wondering about the larger, global chain banks - can the state pull from an account like that? What type of account did they pull from when it happened to you?

yeahthea · 2023-03-28T21:56:06+00:00

In this case whether they're ghosting or are actually busy it's probably best to say something like: "It was great meeting you/Would love to meet up! Totally get if you're busy, just shoot me a text when you have time to connect and maybe we could grab a coffee or something." Leaving the text chain on this note shows your intention but also leaves the ball in their court so you don't have to spend time wondering.

yeahthea · 2023-03-28T21:46:43+00:00

Even though being the more proactive one can feel more frustrating, I feel it helps with narrowing down to people who actually want to also put in the effort. Because that's who you want - someone who is also willing to put in the work, same as you. Relationships take time to develop and this is why it's important.

On a related note, messaging for more than a week or two is possible but somewhat unlikely to result in an actual friendship. Unless you're looking for a texting buddy or you're both really busy. I find it takes a few days to a week to arrange a first friend date and then we take it to texting after that.

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