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findingfriendsIs there an interesting story behind your username?
It's a native wildflower in my area. I like native plants, bees, hummingbirds, herbal medicine, and things that make ecosystems stronger. Seemed like a solid choice.
Location and language(s):
East Tennessee. English. Some very broken Spanish and Mvskoke.
Age range (e.g 20s, 30s, etc.):
Mid 30s.
Hot button/deal breaker issues that will likely lead to unfriending:
Bigotry, cruelty, and people who think compassion is a weakness. I don't mind disagreement but I do mind dehumanizing people. If you don't get the difference, we likely won't click.
Do you have an "About Me" post new friends can read to get a sense of who you are, the people you talk about regularly, etc.?
Yep, it is stickied at the top for people I've given access to.
Is your profile up-to-date or at all useful?
Useful enough. I try to keep my interests list detailed enough so people can find me through those.
List a few things you think it's important new friends know about you right away:
I'm a gay woman from Appalachia. I'm autistic. I grew up in a very diverse family and am an enrolled member of a federally recognized tribe. I'm a caregiver. My family and community feature heavily in my writing. I care a lot about community, mutual aid, stewardship, and making the world a little easier for other people to survive in.
You mostly write about:
Whatever is happening in my life. Family, caregiving, health stuff, road trips, nature, local history, community work, funny stories, grief, joy, and the occasional adventure that starts with "so I had this idea..."
You never or very rarely write about:
Fandom, celebrity gossip, influencer culture, or detailed reviews of media.
Is your journal mostly public, locked, or a mix of public and locked?
Mostly locked.
Do you use filters for certain types of posts (e.g. fandom-related posts, or posts about sex, or mental health issues, etc.)?
Nope but I will put heavier things behind a cut if I think they're potentially triggering.
Your posting frequency (e.g. daily, every few days, weekly, etc.):
A few times a week on average. Sometimes more, sometimes less.
Does your journal frequently include any of the following: memes, linkspams, gifs, photos, videos, etc?
Photos occasionally. Memes when I find one funny or interesting enough. Otherwise not much.
What do you enjoy most about journaling?
The people. I like watching friendships develop over years through the accumulation of ordinary life.
How often do you read your friends list (e.g. daily, every other day, once a week, etc.)?
Most days.
You really enjoy reading about:
People's actual lives. Family stories, hobbies, gardens, pets, community projects, travel, local culture, weird niche interests, personal growth, and whatever someone is genuinely passionate about.
You have very little interest in reading about:
Rage bait, influencer culture, and people trying to build a personal brand.
Your thoughts on journals that regularly include any of the following: memes, linkspams, gifs, photos, videos, etc?
A little of anything is fine. If your journal is mostly reposted content and very little "you," I probably won't connect with it as much.
When it comes to comments on your posts, what matters more -- quality or quantity?
Quality, easily.
Do you unfriend people who don't comment much, even if you know they are reading you regularly?
Nope. Comments are always appreciated but never required.
What is your approach when it comes to commenting on other journals?
I comment when I have something genuine to say. Sometimes that's often, sometimes it isn't. I don't keep score and I don't expect anyone else to either.
When you friend someone, but things don't really click, do you unfriend them without warning, or do you send them a note first? How do you prefer to be unfriended in similar circumstances?
I don't take online friending particularly personally. Sometimes people click, sometimes they don't. No hard feelings.
AND LASTLY
Friending memes often ask people to list their favourite TV shows, movies, books, etc., but more often than not, those aren't things people actually write about in their journal. Do you have any favourite TV shows, movies, books, etc., that you DO often write about -- not necessarily in a fandom sort of way, just in general?
Not really. I might occasionally mention books, movies, podcasts, or documentaries, but my journal is much more about life than media.
Any final thoughts you'd like to share with potential new friends?
I'm much more interested in who people are than whether we have all the same interests. If you're kind, curious, and write about your actual life, we'll probably find something to talk about.
It's a native wildflower in my area. I like native plants, bees, hummingbirds, herbal medicine, and things that make ecosystems stronger. Seemed like a solid choice.
Location and language(s):
East Tennessee. English. Some very broken Spanish and Mvskoke.
Age range (e.g 20s, 30s, etc.):
Mid 30s.
Hot button/deal breaker issues that will likely lead to unfriending:
Bigotry, cruelty, and people who think compassion is a weakness. I don't mind disagreement but I do mind dehumanizing people. If you don't get the difference, we likely won't click.
Do you have an "About Me" post new friends can read to get a sense of who you are, the people you talk about regularly, etc.?
Yep, it is stickied at the top for people I've given access to.
Is your profile up-to-date or at all useful?
Useful enough. I try to keep my interests list detailed enough so people can find me through those.
List a few things you think it's important new friends know about you right away:
I'm a gay woman from Appalachia. I'm autistic. I grew up in a very diverse family and am an enrolled member of a federally recognized tribe. I'm a caregiver. My family and community feature heavily in my writing. I care a lot about community, mutual aid, stewardship, and making the world a little easier for other people to survive in.
You mostly write about:
Whatever is happening in my life. Family, caregiving, health stuff, road trips, nature, local history, community work, funny stories, grief, joy, and the occasional adventure that starts with "so I had this idea..."
You never or very rarely write about:
Fandom, celebrity gossip, influencer culture, or detailed reviews of media.
Is your journal mostly public, locked, or a mix of public and locked?
Mostly locked.
Do you use filters for certain types of posts (e.g. fandom-related posts, or posts about sex, or mental health issues, etc.)?
Nope but I will put heavier things behind a cut if I think they're potentially triggering.
Your posting frequency (e.g. daily, every few days, weekly, etc.):
A few times a week on average. Sometimes more, sometimes less.
Does your journal frequently include any of the following: memes, linkspams, gifs, photos, videos, etc?
Photos occasionally. Memes when I find one funny or interesting enough. Otherwise not much.
What do you enjoy most about journaling?
The people. I like watching friendships develop over years through the accumulation of ordinary life.
How often do you read your friends list (e.g. daily, every other day, once a week, etc.)?
Most days.
You really enjoy reading about:
People's actual lives. Family stories, hobbies, gardens, pets, community projects, travel, local culture, weird niche interests, personal growth, and whatever someone is genuinely passionate about.
You have very little interest in reading about:
Rage bait, influencer culture, and people trying to build a personal brand.
Your thoughts on journals that regularly include any of the following: memes, linkspams, gifs, photos, videos, etc?
A little of anything is fine. If your journal is mostly reposted content and very little "you," I probably won't connect with it as much.
When it comes to comments on your posts, what matters more -- quality or quantity?
Quality, easily.
Do you unfriend people who don't comment much, even if you know they are reading you regularly?
Nope. Comments are always appreciated but never required.
What is your approach when it comes to commenting on other journals?
I comment when I have something genuine to say. Sometimes that's often, sometimes it isn't. I don't keep score and I don't expect anyone else to either.
When you friend someone, but things don't really click, do you unfriend them without warning, or do you send them a note first? How do you prefer to be unfriended in similar circumstances?
I don't take online friending particularly personally. Sometimes people click, sometimes they don't. No hard feelings.
AND LASTLY
Friending memes often ask people to list their favourite TV shows, movies, books, etc., but more often than not, those aren't things people actually write about in their journal. Do you have any favourite TV shows, movies, books, etc., that you DO often write about -- not necessarily in a fandom sort of way, just in general?
Not really. I might occasionally mention books, movies, podcasts, or documentaries, but my journal is much more about life than media.
Any final thoughts you'd like to share with potential new friends?
I'm much more interested in who people are than whether we have all the same interests. If you're kind, curious, and write about your actual life, we'll probably find something to talk about.
On his way
Jun. 17th, 2026 08:20 amsusandennis
Looks like he's about half way here!
I got a text last night from Christian. He said that the first World cup game went flawlessly from the condo/crowd/neighborhood point of view. Lots of people but they were all happy and not destructive. Soccer crowds were always the best. American football crowds were always the worst. And Mariners never drew big crowds :). He said that we should be fine coming in on Friday. Good to hear. They closed all the streets to cars for most of the entire neighborhood and the pictures I saw showed them clogged with people. Happy people. Fun.
Bill should be here about noon. I have a Food and Beverage Meeting at 1:30 so depending on his hungry-ness, we will likely pop into the dining room for some lunch. Then he can nap and I can meet. I told the committee chair that she was not getting minutes today but a bullet list in email. I can probably even do that during the meeting.
I have a list of things I want to do this morning so I think I'll get dressed and get to them.
Tucson, AZ 2026 Part 1: Travel Fun, Avoiding the Sun
Jun. 16th, 2026 10:54 pmtaz_39**Disclaimer** The views and opinions expressed in this post are my own, and do not reflect the views or opinions of my employer.
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This post covers Monday and Tuesday.
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Previous Visits to Tucson:
Circus, June 2013: Look at that, the circus came through here at this same time of year! It was just as hot. I took lots of pics from the train vestibule, having never been this far west before. Visited Chicago Music Store, toured Biosphere 2, and ate at El Minuto Cafe. It was too hot to do much else.
Circus, June 2015: Jameson and I were dating by this time. We drove together instead of riding the train. Took a tour of the Hoover Dam (it was amazing!) and the Grand Canyon (also amazing but VERY crowded.) Once we got to Tucson the daytime highs were in the 110s (43.3°C) so you'll pardon me if I stayed indoors!! In fact it was so hot that we managed to cook an egg on the ground outside!
Tootsie the Musical, March 2022: We played the same theater that I'm gonna play with BATB this week, but stayed at a different hotel. I got a loaf of bread from Barrio Bakery (and met the owner!), and ate at Nook and at Five Points Market, and had nitro matcha at Scented Leaf. Nook was so good that I went back a second time, and their peanut butter protein bread was one of my favorite foods of the entire tour. I explored Historic 4th Avenue and Five Points Intersection, visiting the thrift and vintage shops there. And checked out the incredible landscaping and botany at the U of AZ...they have REALLY amazing plants!
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MONDAY
Fitful sleep, which is not unusual for me on a travel day. For breakfast I'd gotten an "espresso soda" from Whole Foods to try, because I hoped it would be like a Manhattan Special. It was certainly not. Acidic and sour, and it was supposed to be vanilla flavored but it was so sour that you couldn't tell at all. The main sweetener used was agave so perhaps that was the issue. Went downstairs and bought a hot coffee instead. Lesson learned: want a Manhattan Special? Buy a Manhattan Special.
Worked on Foodie Finds, finished packing, and watched anime until the bus showed up at 9:30. We left El Paso around 10am.
The scenery was interesting a few times...
...but mostly it was very flat desert with mountains in the distance, scrub brush and rocks, cacti and blue sky.
We charter two buses for every bus travel day. One is designated the "Quiet Bus" while the other is the "Loud Bus." If people want to sleep, read, listen to music with headphones, etc., they can sit on Quiet Bus. If they want to play games, chat with each other, listen to music without headphones, make calls, etc., they can sit on Loud Bus. As has become our Travel Day Tradition, Holly (Madame/The Wardrobe) led us in some rousing Loud Bus choreo! Thankfully the choreo was easy this time, and we only had to do 1-2 takes before making the recording. I'm right down front, bottom left.
We stopped twice for bathrooms and snacks, but still made it to Tucson before 3pm thanks to yet another time change (I am so confused about AZ's stance on Daylight Savings. whatever guys.) I can't wait to share pics of this hotel room because it's pretty cool. That'll come at the end of the week. Anyway I dropped my luggage, stuffed the thermometer in the minifridge, and Ubered NOT to a grocery this time but to World Market. They have the BEST mini silicone spatulas. I've had mine for several years and it's starting to degrade/get sticky. Picked up another one of those and a tiny travel bottle of plum wine, why not. There was a big mall across the street so I walked to the H&M to check for my favorite black pants (Nope. I HAVE to accept that they're gone *cries*) then it was close enough to dinner time to Uber to Whole Paycheck, eat hot bar stuff, and get my groceries.
I was excited to find some new and interesting foods here!
- Pink Cosmo blueberries: 9/10 Are they really BLUEberries? :p Turns out they are a blueberry with some dominant recessive gene (cultivated/genetically encouraged to reveal itself, of course) that makes them a lovely pinkish-purple color. Some people say they have a flavor like nectarines or peaches. Peaches are my favorite fruit and I wouldn't go QUITE so far, but they definitely taste more tangy, more orange-citrus, and don't have that kinda musky taste that regular blueberries can have. It's a refreshing, summery flavor...I thought they were very good! I know they're expensive comparatively but imo if you see them they're worth trying just once as the flavor is something special.
- Narra Ube Latte: 8/10 An oat milk "latte" with no coffee and no caffeine, sweetened with both sugar and monkfruit. It was I think 150 calories. I liked this a lot! You could actually taste the earthy ube with a lovely creamy vanilla mixed in. The texture was a bit thin imo but it would be easy to just add a little protein powder or yogurt or whatever and have it thicker. I would get this again as a special treat.
I have yet to try the pistachio one (which is an actual coffee-based latte) and will report back!
Back at the hotel, unpacked and typed up this post, chatted with Jameson, and felt like going right to bed at 8pm but made myself stay up until 10. I'm sure I'll be awake with the sun tomorrow. Sigh.
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TUESDAY
Of COURSE I was wide awake at 6:30am, which is now 9:30am EST. But since I fell asleep so early I actually got 8 hours of sleep for once.
A slow morning, working on that pesky San Francisco Foodie Finds, researching flights home from California for the layoff, and sort of making a to-do list for when I'm home on this layoff. It always seems overwhelming and then I inevitably knock 80% of the list out in the first week lol. It was 95°F (35°C) at 10am already, whew. Good thing Tucson has a FREE public trolley! That will come in handy in the coming days, with temps reaching above 100°F most days.
Walked to the theater when it was time, luckily we are very close so it's only 5-8 minutes in the blazing sun. We're playing the Centennial Hall on U of AZ campus. Loads of great shopping and dining around for the students, and I still see the same beautiful landscaping and plants :) The theater is more of an auditorium, no gold leaf or exotic themes, just chairs in an acoustically correct room. The pit is of average size, and the drums are down there with us instead of remoted to another room, yay! We have THREE new musicians this week: two subs (Nancy on horn for Sarah and Joe on drums for Gary who is out for his son's graduation), and Maria, our new clarinet. Everyone did great during sound check, but I'd be lying if I didn't say having a new drummer on ANY show makes me a bit nervous. That's the heartbeat of the band!
After sound check, the usual quick dinner at the hotel and dropping my trunk stuff off. Walked back for the evening show. It went very well, and there was a surprise:
sholanda was here with a friend!! We have never met in person for obvious geographical reasons, but we read each others DW writings. She came down to the pit to say hello before the show started, and took a pic of us! 
and me in my little cage lol. Do Not Feed The Musicians :p
The show went very well considering all the new people we had in the pit, in fact hilariously the only obvious issue came from one of the keyboards. Ironic! But it was fine, he comped through it and I doubt anyone who hasn't heard the show 300 times would notice. And the audience here was VERY enthusiastic, which we of course appreciated very much :)
In closing check out this cactus that I found with bright magenta needles! I've never seen that before/new to me. <3
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Wednesday: Visiting the Gem & Mineral Museum, hopefully getting some gelato, and one evening show.
Thursday: Nothing planned and it'll probably end up being my Slug Day because on Friday I'm taking my trombone to be repaired. One evening show.
Sick Day/Errand Day
Jun. 16th, 2026 11:56 pmdays_unfoldingI’m reading Beck Weathers’ book. He’s the guy who was left for dead during the big storm on Everest, but he woke up and saved himself. He got into mountain climbing to fight depression. I should get into hiking for the same reason. An app that I have suggested hiking in Meadowbrook Park.
My stomach is upset. I need to get to bed.
Hmm. The local Pilates place has a free intro session on Friday at 4PM. We get Friday off because of Juneteenth, so maybe I should go? I need to think about that.
Hmm. The Urbana Park District has personal trainers. Maybe I should sign up. I can’t do personal training and Pilates though. Though I asked ChatGPT to come up with a training plan.
I woke up at 6 AM to pee, and then overslept until a little after 8 AM. I ordered the shipping tape and some other items for delivery from the local grocery store.
I’m feeling a little chilled. Emailed in sick and went back to sleep. Got the mailing tape. I’m going to eat lunch, feed the fur faces, and go back to sleep.
I was thinking about how I call Zara “Lovey”. She loves me but hates everyone else (human, canine, or feline). They’d be surprised at how “lovey” she can be.
Hmm. It’s pouring. I checked, and the UPS store opens at 8 AM. But there’s no guarantee that tomorrow will be drier. Going to shower and package up my return and see what the weather is like.
Went and mailed my return and picked up the travel CPAP. The UPS store was near Panera, so I stopped in for a bite. Their French Onion soup is as good as ever. Bought light bulbs at Lowe’s and a towel at Target.
I sat outside with the dogs when I got home. Gracie and Bella were racing each other, and, to my surprise, Gracie was winning. Bella is a little taller than her and heavier, but Gracie is manic and has the almost-puppy energy.
I’m reading Jim Whittaker’s autobiography. He was good friends with Bobby Kennedy and told Bobby that what he was doing was more dangerous than mountain climbing. Sadly, Whittaker was right.
Whittaker also was an early CEO of REI. I found an REI three-person tent (they said “or one person and two dogs”) that I’d like to get.
Gracie is being manic and chasing Oliver. I want her to settle down.
My stomach is upset. I need to get to bed.
Hmm. The local Pilates place has a free intro session on Friday at 4PM. We get Friday off because of Juneteenth, so maybe I should go? I need to think about that.
Hmm. The Urbana Park District has personal trainers. Maybe I should sign up. I can’t do personal training and Pilates though. Though I asked ChatGPT to come up with a training plan.
I woke up at 6 AM to pee, and then overslept until a little after 8 AM. I ordered the shipping tape and some other items for delivery from the local grocery store.
I’m feeling a little chilled. Emailed in sick and went back to sleep. Got the mailing tape. I’m going to eat lunch, feed the fur faces, and go back to sleep.
I was thinking about how I call Zara “Lovey”. She loves me but hates everyone else (human, canine, or feline). They’d be surprised at how “lovey” she can be.
Hmm. It’s pouring. I checked, and the UPS store opens at 8 AM. But there’s no guarantee that tomorrow will be drier. Going to shower and package up my return and see what the weather is like.
Went and mailed my return and picked up the travel CPAP. The UPS store was near Panera, so I stopped in for a bite. Their French Onion soup is as good as ever. Bought light bulbs at Lowe’s and a towel at Target.
I sat outside with the dogs when I got home. Gracie and Bella were racing each other, and, to my surprise, Gracie was winning. Bella is a little taller than her and heavier, but Gracie is manic and has the almost-puppy energy.
I’m reading Jim Whittaker’s autobiography. He was good friends with Bobby Kennedy and told Bobby that what he was doing was more dangerous than mountain climbing. Sadly, Whittaker was right.
Whittaker also was an early CEO of REI. I found an REI three-person tent (they said “or one person and two dogs”) that I’d like to get.
Gracie is being manic and chasing Oliver. I want her to settle down.
[☁️]: Welcome to my blue Heaven.
Jun. 16th, 2026 06:10 pmmoosies posting in addmeAge: 41 years old.
I mostly post about: Chibis. Daily life. Fandoms. Graphics. Health struggles. Meme's. Song lyrics.
My hobbies are: Blogging. Movies. Teavee. Music; movie soundtracks. Conventions. Hanging out with friends. Chatting. Shopping. Making graphics. Dreams meanings. Astrology.
My fandoms are: Everything Jared Padalecki. Bill Hader. E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial. The Fly (1986). RoboCop (1987). Jurassic Park. Titanic. The Twilight Saga. Beauty And The Beast (The CW series). IT (2017-2019). IT: Welcome To Derry. Stranger Things. Doc - In Your Hands. Howl's Moving Castle. Harry Potter. The Lord Of The Rings. Scream franchise. A Nightmare On Elm Street franchise. Ghostbusters. Balto. Hatchiko. Matthew Shepard. Brandon Teena. Lost. Disney and Pixar. Robin Williams. Labyrinth. James Cameron’s Avatar. BBC Ghosts. The Vampire Diaries. Teen Wolf. Star Wars. Star Trek. Terminator. Predator.
I'm looking to meet people who: With common interests, or struggles, or not. LGBTQ+ friendly. I love when people leave comments to my page. It does not have to be on every update. Just once in a while is nice. I am going to give you comments on your page, too.
My posting schedule tends to be: Daily. Unless I am on a hiatus.
When I add people, my dealbreakers are: Anti-LGBTQ. Racism. Rudeness. Judgemental folks. Politics. Liars.
Before you add me, you should know: 18+ please. English is not my first language. I update about my likes often. I am a human. I am not a machine. If I do not feel safe, without warning, I can block. If Sam is not your favorite in Supernatural, I do not have a problem with you. Just remain civil. And we will get along just fine.
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Jun. 16th, 2026 02:39 pmgreghousesgfJust finished doing a bunch of laundry and some other cleaning up, also already swam my laps.
cannonballed
Jun. 16th, 2026 04:39 pmsomedayseattleLast night I took a couple good photos of Maxwell Juniper Katt, Your Favorite Mustached Black Kitty.
The day before
Jun. 16th, 2026 08:28 amsusandennisMy brother arrives tomorrow morning! He should be landing at the airport about this time tomorrow. He's going to rent a car and drive himself here. Nice! I have laundry laundrying and in a nice bit of coincidence, today is house cleaning day.
Ok, laundry has now laundered and is nearly all put away. There's a small pile of stuff that doesn't need to not wrinkle still on the bed, under Biggie. It can wait.
I watched the coverage of yesterday's soccer match. Not the match but the coverage of the crowds and goings on. Since it was happening right under my condo's terrace, it was fascinating to watch from such a distance. I texted Christian who said it was going fine with no unexpected drama. By the 5 pm news, nearly everyone had cleared out of the area which bodes well for us. There is another game on Friday and we have 7 pm baseball tickets so while the crowds may be bigger and linger longer cause the US is playing, it should be ok. I hope.
A few weeks ago, there was a woman on jeopardy who was described as an author. Ken Jennings was kind enough to even mention the title of her book - Rabbit Hole by Kate Brody. I put a hold on it at the library because all the copies were checked out. Yesterday after I added my new libraries, I looked again and it was available at one of the new ones so I grabbed it. And started reading/listening. It's a keeper. I'm 25% in and 100% hooked on the story. Fun way to get a new book.
I cleaned out the freezer which really meant just doing an inventory. At least I feel more food organized.
No need to go to the grocery store after all so I'll just be here, inside, enjoying the air conditioning. While a/c is not quite a novelty around here like it was a decade or so ago, it is still not a guarantee. Lots of homes and even some stores do not have it and this is a week it is needed for sure. We not only have it here at Timber Ridge, I have total control over the temperature of my apartment. This is a luxury I do not take lightly!
Ok, laundry has now laundered and is nearly all put away. There's a small pile of stuff that doesn't need to not wrinkle still on the bed, under Biggie. It can wait.
I watched the coverage of yesterday's soccer match. Not the match but the coverage of the crowds and goings on. Since it was happening right under my condo's terrace, it was fascinating to watch from such a distance. I texted Christian who said it was going fine with no unexpected drama. By the 5 pm news, nearly everyone had cleared out of the area which bodes well for us. There is another game on Friday and we have 7 pm baseball tickets so while the crowds may be bigger and linger longer cause the US is playing, it should be ok. I hope.
A few weeks ago, there was a woman on jeopardy who was described as an author. Ken Jennings was kind enough to even mention the title of her book - Rabbit Hole by Kate Brody. I put a hold on it at the library because all the copies were checked out. Yesterday after I added my new libraries, I looked again and it was available at one of the new ones so I grabbed it. And started reading/listening. It's a keeper. I'm 25% in and 100% hooked on the story. Fun way to get a new book.
I cleaned out the freezer which really meant just doing an inventory. At least I feel more food organized.
No need to go to the grocery store after all so I'll just be here, inside, enjoying the air conditioning. While a/c is not quite a novelty around here like it was a decade or so ago, it is still not a guarantee. Lots of homes and even some stores do not have it and this is a week it is needed for sure. We not only have it here at Timber Ridge, I have total control over the temperature of my apartment. This is a luxury I do not take lightly!
Here goes nothing!
Jun. 16th, 2026 12:43 pmenter_before_backspace posting in addmeName: I go by a lot of names depending on the platform, but my most frequent ones are Avery and Kai
Age: Early 20s
I mostly post about: Daily life and whatever musings come to me. Sometimes I'll post my thoughts on certain media, like books I read or games I played, and sometimes I'll write about how my writing process is going. I'm not sure exactly what I'll be sharing for the most part though. I put off making an introduction here until I got a few posts up, and this is what it's been like so far. Who knows what I'll be sharing later though!
My hobbies are:Creative writing, reading, doodling, exploring new music, video games
My fandoms are:N/A; I wouldn't consider myself active in any fandoms per se. I appreciate Percy Jackson art, and that is as close to fandom as it gets.
I'm looking to meet people who: Enjoy chatting about whatever's on their mind (I don't mind if it's mundane or deep) and preferably, though it's not a must, also enjoy creative writing.
My posting schedule tends to be: Sporadic, I think. I'm not sure. I might be active daily at some point, and I might get busy and not have the energy to write more than my daily creative writing word count.
When I add people, my dealbreakers are: First and foremost bigotry of any kind (homophobia, racism and most far-right winger things, just to name a few). I am staunchly against the use of genAI especially in creative works, and I tend to keep politics to a minimum (it's already depressing enough as it is).
Before adding me, you should know: I'm a neurodivergent, queer individual with leftist-ish views. I'm posting mainly to keep my IRL (off-site) friends updated, but I'm up for chatting in the comments and/or private messages! (I'm not sure what this site's etiquette is on that yet)
Hello Everyone!
Jun. 16th, 2026 12:36 amkissapentu posting in addmeName: Valerie
Age: 40s
I mostly post about: daily life, eating disorder recovery, complicated life, some fandom posts, movie posts, ADIML, AMAs, my health, my family, friends, ect.
My hobbies are: tv, movies, art, bullet journaling, writing, Pilates, nature walks, outdoorsy stuff, animals, gratitude journaling, gemstones re: properties and benefits, reading, listening to music, looking for music and movie recs, my pets, hanging out with friends, crafting, horror, skincare, makeup, photography, etc.
My fandoms are: Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Shadow & Bone (Grishaverse), The Hunger Games franchise, MARVEL studios, Studio Ghibli, Sailor Moon, Jurassic Park, Divergent, Scream franchise, Taylor Swift, Special Ops: Lioness, Fringe, Stranger Things, Anne Boleyn, It: Welcome to Derry, Untamed, Card Captor Sakura, Battlestar Galactica, Ready or Not (1 & 2), Disney OG, Katherine Pierce (TVD), Nina Dobrev, Elle Fanning, Ben Barnes, etc.
I'm looking to meet people who:have things in common or don't. I like lasting friendships. We don't have to talk everyday/post but I do like comments just like I'll comment on your posts
My posting schedule tends to be: very sporadic. But I'm working on this and would like to post once a week.
When I add people, my dealbreakers are: 2slgbtqia+ phobia, racism, antisemitism, fatphobia, close-mindedness, jerks, rudeness, making everything a competition, propaganda, politics all the time, anti-feminism, extreme zionists and anti-semites, red flags. If you're expecting happy-go-lucky posts all the time, I'm not for you.
Before adding me, you should know: I may be or seem really unapproachable but I'm a kind person looking for new friends that'll be active for me and I them. Also, I'm open to 16 + just know that I post a lot of adult only things so if you are a minor acknowledge that and let me know so I can decide from there.
So Tired
Jun. 15th, 2026 10:26 pmdays_unfoldingWoke up at 7:30 AM? I took the CPAP off, sigh. It’s cool this morning with a high of 74F/23C.
I really want to go back to sleep. I will at lunchtime. Drastically overslept my nap, so I’ll need to make up some time tonight. I’m not going anywhere tonight but will package up my return for tomorrow. Hmm, I might need packing tape.
I want to lie down after work too. Don’t know why I’m so tired.
Weird. I’m vetting out the captions for a big meeting that we had the other week, and Zoom hallucinated some captions for things that no one said. That’s the first time that I’ve seen that. I’m glad that I’m going through it line by line. They would have been embarrassing (one something like “making an asshole” and one “that’s sad” in response to someone).
It occurred to me that I can use the extra money in my Flexible Spending Account to pay for a GLP-1. I probably should have put more in my account, but at least I’ll spend the money that I have.
Oh! I need a towel for my gym bag. I’ll pick one up when I get packing tape.
Napped and overslept. Fed us all. I’m about to jump in the shower to go to Meijer. Hmm. I’m thinking of getting up early and going instead. It’s late.
I really want to go back to sleep. I will at lunchtime. Drastically overslept my nap, so I’ll need to make up some time tonight. I’m not going anywhere tonight but will package up my return for tomorrow. Hmm, I might need packing tape.
I want to lie down after work too. Don’t know why I’m so tired.
Weird. I’m vetting out the captions for a big meeting that we had the other week, and Zoom hallucinated some captions for things that no one said. That’s the first time that I’ve seen that. I’m glad that I’m going through it line by line. They would have been embarrassing (one something like “making an asshole” and one “that’s sad” in response to someone).
It occurred to me that I can use the extra money in my Flexible Spending Account to pay for a GLP-1. I probably should have put more in my account, but at least I’ll spend the money that I have.
Oh! I need a towel for my gym bag. I’ll pick one up when I get packing tape.
Napped and overslept. Fed us all. I’m about to jump in the shower to go to Meijer. Hmm. I’m thinking of getting up early and going instead. It’s late.
quite a clever disguise, Mr Alderman!
Jun. 15th, 2026 04:52 pmsomedayseattleThe Shitty O' Raleigh just announced the Your Carolina Hurrrrrrricanes Stanley Cup victory parade will be Saturday morn at 11am through downtown.
Da New York basketball Knickerbockers NBA Championship victory parade is Thursday at 11 am. Of the 2 this is the one I prefer attending. Da Cripple Taxi service said NYC is slightly past the boundaries of Raleigh proper and I would be responsible for the overage.
Approximately 489.6 miles.
$20 wheelchair fee
$1346.40=489.6 X 2.75 fare/mile
$1366.46 one way
$20 wheelchair fee return trip
$2752.92 round trip
Well, it has been 53 years....should be a pretty good party. Let me check the couch cushions for some spare change.
Da New York basketball Knickerbockers NBA Championship victory parade is Thursday at 11 am. Of the 2 this is the one I prefer attending. Da Cripple Taxi service said NYC is slightly past the boundaries of Raleigh proper and I would be responsible for the overage.
Approximately 489.6 miles.
$20 wheelchair fee
$1346.40=489.6 X 2.75 fare/mile
$1366.46 one way
$20 wheelchair fee return trip
$2752.92 round trip
Well, it has been 53 years....should be a pretty good party. Let me check the couch cushions for some spare change.
an obscene mob scene
Jun. 15th, 2026 04:27 pmsomedayseattleOne of the most beautiful things about life is new experiences. Some are wonderful, some not so much. Regardless of your age there is always something new around the bend. One must always be open and receptive to the newness of things.
For example, last night. Never before have I experienced this....in bed feasting on Dr. Pepper flavored Marshmallow Peeps & chocolate covered eclairs, while sucking down a Sprite at 4:20 am because my Freestyle Libre said my blood sugar was at 59. I know there is something I am supposed to do at 420 but I do not think this is it.
For example, last night. Never before have I experienced this....in bed feasting on Dr. Pepper flavored Marshmallow Peeps & chocolate covered eclairs, while sucking down a Sprite at 4:20 am because my Freestyle Libre said my blood sugar was at 59. I know there is something I am supposed to do at 420 but I do not think this is it.
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Jun. 15th, 2026 12:54 pmgreghousesgfI'm in a good mood because my friend got the modem thing or whatever it is set up, then he and I and his girlfriend (who I'm also friends with) hung out and had food and drinks and watched Rick and Morty and had a good time yesterday, then today I went out and got some goodies and am going to watch TV and listen to a lot of music and I gave another friend of mine some of those lemon cookies and he loved them.
Attention All Libby users!!! or really all library users
Jun. 15th, 2026 09:19 amsusandennisEspecially my brother: Plug your library into https://reciprocard.com/ and get a list of libraries with reciprocal card agreements!!
I actually found one by accident this weekend but now, with this list, have 4 more. AND I discovered that my Seattle library card is not illegal after all (now that I no longer live there) - it's reciprocal!!!!
This discovery just makes my day.
I actually found one by accident this weekend but now, with this list, have 4 more. AND I discovered that my Seattle library card is not illegal after all (now that I no longer live there) - it's reciprocal!!!!
This discovery just makes my day.
Dr. Google is a freakin' genius!
Jun. 15th, 2026 07:58 amsusandennisFor many many years, I've had this thing inside my right foot. It's right in the middle just under my toes. Periodically it screams with pain - sometimes the pain lingers for a day or two. Sometimes it's gone quickly. Sometimes, it's so sharp, it almost knocks me over. Once I actually fell in the parking garage at the condo.
I went to a podiatrist who said it was because my feet were flat and I needed arch support. Arch support did not help.
I had a different problem with weird toenail growing on the other foot so I went to a sports orthopedist who gave me a medication that cleared up the toenail issue and a steroid shot that cleared up the foot pain. But the latter comes back. Another shot fixes it but then it comes back. It is time for another shot but...
The other thing the orthopedic guy gave me was a diagnosis. Morton Neuroma. Last week when my foot started acting up again, I plugged the diagnosis into Google and Dr. Google said I needed a metatarsal pad. Amazon brought me one for $5 and GAME CHANGER. This morning on the way back from the pool, my foot pain started, mildly. I put on a foot pad and after about 4 minutes, I'm totally What Pain? It's truly a miracle.
I did a lot of my Monday todos yesterday since I thought it was Monday anyway. So not a lot left for today which is fine. No baseball. Which is also fine because they played really badly yesterday. I don't want to see that again.
It's too hot to go outside which is fine cause I don't need anything outside. I need to go to the grocery store tomorrow but that's tomorrow.
I went to a podiatrist who said it was because my feet were flat and I needed arch support. Arch support did not help.
I had a different problem with weird toenail growing on the other foot so I went to a sports orthopedist who gave me a medication that cleared up the toenail issue and a steroid shot that cleared up the foot pain. But the latter comes back. Another shot fixes it but then it comes back. It is time for another shot but...
The other thing the orthopedic guy gave me was a diagnosis. Morton Neuroma. Last week when my foot started acting up again, I plugged the diagnosis into Google and Dr. Google said I needed a metatarsal pad. Amazon brought me one for $5 and GAME CHANGER. This morning on the way back from the pool, my foot pain started, mildly. I put on a foot pad and after about 4 minutes, I'm totally What Pain? It's truly a miracle.
I did a lot of my Monday todos yesterday since I thought it was Monday anyway. So not a lot left for today which is fine. No baseball. Which is also fine because they played really badly yesterday. I don't want to see that again.
It's too hot to go outside which is fine cause I don't need anything outside. I need to go to the grocery store tomorrow but that's tomorrow.