All in all, pretty good. I finished with intensive out patient last week, so I start regular out patient today (3 months sober!). It’s my second week of my new job and so far everyone is pretty chill. My pixelfed account is trending right now (I’m not completely sure what that means/does, but either way it’s cool that people are enjoying my hobby) I’m @Swanton if any of you want to check it out. It’s only Tuesday, but so far so good
You should check out Casiotone for the Painfully Alone. A lot of his songs are like this, the rest tend to be short stories set to music. Excellent band ( although I think it’s just one guy named Owen Asheworth). He calls the project Advanced Base now, also really good
I think most all of us here on Lemmy are people with technical background. Most of my professional contacts remained using Reddit, Twitter and even excited when Threads launched....
Like, the only reason countries exist is because some rich guys decided that they ruled this chunk of land, and everyone else just kinda said “Yeah, whatever, I don’t really give a shit, just let me farm and leave me the fuck alone”....
I think about things like this all the time. Take the Louisiana purchase, the Americas “bought” a swath of land from the french. The French barely “controlled” any of it, and the concept of them “owning” it was completely theoretical. The Native Americans were the only people living in the majority of it. Rich people doing rich people things. Crazy
I love lemurs because they're funny, silly, cute, and endlessly diverse - there's over 100 kinds! I've also always had a soft spot for them because they're kind of like monkeys, but weird. As a neurodiverse human, I'm like a human (a type of monkey)... but weird....
I picked up some extra work so my weekend will be pretty much nonexistent. Let me live vicariously through you. Anything fun or exciting? Anything shitty you want to vent about? Boring normal stuff that needs done? Lay it on me!
It's going to rain all day where I am tomorrow. I had plans to go hiking, but that's not going to happen. I have some video games I've meant to start, but I'm trying to think outside of the box. what are your favorite (cheap or free) indoor activities. I'm up for any ideas
I find myself going on jags of rereading. I always have something new that I'm reading with some others in the wings, but sometimes I get an itch to reread books. Usually I'll pick up an old Vonnegut novel, for example, and realize how much I've missed his style and message. That leads me to binge several more of an authors books.
Mine is going to be laid back if all goes according to plan. I'm going to do some birding with a friend tomorrow morning, then I'm headed to a used bookstore to buy a copy of "the pricess bride" that I talked myself out of the other day (I've never read it). Then I'm hitting the farmers market and then relaxing at home for the...
If you are usually a reddit lurker and are on here, it would be cool if you can try and engage with communities for a bit, just to try and get the ball rolling :)
I've only posted and commented here a few times, but each time it's felt fun and positive. The polar opposite of posting on reddit. This place makes me want to contribute and make more OC!
My friend and I went on a five hour hike today. I had a great time hiking, but I think I enjoyed getting home and sitting down almost as much. The feeling of all of my sore muscles melting as my whole body sighed with relief was fantastic.
I've only made two posts so far, but everyone has given legitimate and intelligent responses to both. It's made me realize how not used to that I had become. It's an overwhelming positive feeling to not be nervous about sharing with this community. Thank you to all of you
I stopped drinking on the 18th of March 2023. Because of where I live and how my culture socialises, this was a huge step. But to be honest, in hindsight it was just something I'd been putting off for a long time. The hangovers did just become a nightmare to deal with, plus I didn't feel like I was doing well with my personal...
I've been sober now for a little over two months. Socializing is definitely more difficult, not because of not wanting to be around situations where people are drinking. I live in a small town, everyone I'm around knows that I checked myself into treatment, so that's not an issue. The issue is that I find myself being bored by normal social situations. I'm working on getting out more, and I do have a small but awesome group of sober friends. I think it's just different now. That's something I need to except and work through myself. Congrats on getting sober!
I personally enjoy taking long walks. It doesn't matter if it's in the woods, on a bike trail, or just through town. There's something nice about just meandering and being alone with your thoughts while still being immersed in the outside world.
I haven't been on here as much as normal as I've had a busy week(for me). How is everyone? Anything cool happen?Anything to get off your chest? Or Just shoot the breeze
I was a social worker for a while in what feels like a past life. Trust me, it's infuriating on their end as well there's nothing more frustrating than trying to help someone in need and being blocked by red tape and bureaucracy. I hope all goes well, my thoughts are with you
Don't feel too bad about it. I'm in intensive out patient for alcoholism. Two months sober but I still can't quit smoking. It's hard, best of luck to you
how's your week going, Beehaw
as always, we’re back. how’s your week going folks
Please suggest me songs that feel like a conversation
I’ve recently gotten into songs where the entire lyrics are the singer talking to someone. For example,...
How many Lemmy users are non-technical background?
I think most all of us here on Lemmy are people with technical background. Most of my professional contacts remained using Reddit, Twitter and even excited when Threads launched....
You ever think about how borders and countries are just some extreme rich guy shit that we've all been trained to believe are real?
Like, the only reason countries exist is because some rich guys decided that they ruled this chunk of land, and everyone else just kinda said “Yeah, whatever, I don’t really give a shit, just let me farm and leave me the fuck alone”....
What are some fun time wasting websites and or apps?
Nothing specific, I’m hoping for the opposite. Something most people either aren’t familiar with and/or just something you enjoy.
What's your favorite animal, and why?
I love lemurs because they're funny, silly, cute, and endlessly diverse - there's over 100 kinds! I've also always had a soft spot for them because they're kind of like monkeys, but weird. As a neurodiverse human, I'm like a human (a type of monkey)... but weird....
what are your weekend plans?
I picked up some extra work so my weekend will be pretty much nonexistent. Let me live vicariously through you. Anything fun or exciting? Anything shitty you want to vent about? Boring normal stuff that needs done? Lay it on me!
what is something that immediately makes you think someone is a decent human being?
I think people who are patient and interact with children with respect and empathy is a giveaway.
what are your go to indoor activities?
It's going to rain all day where I am tomorrow. I had plans to go hiking, but that's not going to happen. I have some video games I've meant to start, but I'm trying to think outside of the box. what are your favorite (cheap or free) indoor activities. I'm up for any ideas
Do you reread books?
Do you reread books or are you done with them once you’ve read them?...
it's Friday night, what's everyone doing this weekend?
Mine is going to be laid back if all goes according to plan. I'm going to do some birding with a friend tomorrow morning, then I'm headed to a used bookstore to buy a copy of "the pricess bride" that I talked myself out of the other day (I've never read it). Then I'm hitting the farmers market and then relaxing at home for the...
I'd like to encourage people on the fediverse to comment/upvote/post more than when reddit
If you are usually a reddit lurker and are on here, it would be cool if you can try and engage with communities for a bit, just to try and get the ball rolling :)
does anyone else enjoy feeling exhausted after a fulfilling activity?
My friend and I went on a five hour hike today. I had a great time hiking, but I think I enjoyed getting home and sitting down almost as much. The feeling of all of my sore muscles melting as my whole body sighed with relief was fantastic.
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I just wanted to say that I love this place
I've only made two posts so far, but everyone has given legitimate and intelligent responses to both. It's made me realize how not used to that I had become. It's an overwhelming positive feeling to not be nervous about sharing with this community. Thank you to all of you
Has anyone here stopped drinking?
I stopped drinking on the 18th of March 2023. Because of where I live and how my culture socialises, this was a huge step. But to be honest, in hindsight it was just something I'd been putting off for a long time. The hangovers did just become a nightmare to deal with, plus I didn't feel like I was doing well with my personal...
What is something simple that you do to decompress and keep yourself centered?
I personally enjoy taking long walks. It doesn't matter if it's in the woods, on a bike trail, or just through town. There's something nice about just meandering and being alone with your thoughts while still being immersed in the outside world.
how was everyone's week?
I haven't been on here as much as normal as I've had a busy week(for me). How is everyone? Anything cool happen?Anything to get off your chest? Or Just shoot the breeze