Heya! That time again! For the new folks, this thread is a space to tell us about something fun and cool you have going on, vent about something, or find an ear that you may need. Hope you’ve been well!

Remember, you are loved avoheart

For my own part, while my attention span continues to get worse and worse, im still powering through Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure and trying to keep warm. Pretty nasty out where I’m at, and won’t get better for another week or so. No leads on the job hunt, but I did start looking into nonprofit stuff and got a few apps out, so thats kind of exciting in and of itself. Partner stayed with me for a few days last week, and am arranging a date with someone I’ve been seeing around in local leftist/queer/gaming circles. And by date I mean “come watch movies with the pup and I cause we’re poor.” Or maybe we’ll shoot some free pool at a spot by me, who knows.

Lastly - ayyyyy two months without alcohol! I seemed to have swapped it out with a caffeine addiction though, but oh well. More coffee, anyone?

Hope you’re doing well, friends!

  • Pluto [he/him, he/him]@hexbear.netEnglish
    9·
    11 months ago

    Caffeine is a lot better and useful than alcohol, though it comes with its own problems (still, not as bad as alcohol, I would argue, but definitely something to manage).

    As for me, I was just at a pro-Palestine protest all the way in D.C. yesterday. I felt great being there. Met many other CPUSA comrades as well. Joe Sims was there too. He recognized me too from the Peace Conference. God, that was nice. But damn, was it cold! I may have come under-dressed; should’ve brought my coat rather than a sweater. And it was taking a long time to march as well. We should’ve gotten going earlier, imho.

    Otherwise, I’m trying to get my brother a good chair, like this:

    https://www.amazon.com/GTPLAYER-Computer-Footrest-Adjustable-360°-Swivel/dp/B0BBPRZHRX/

    (Sorry for the Amazon link; I’ll try to get it directly from whatever store it comes from.)

    Does anyone have any suggestions at all? Any great chairs you can think of?

    I need the best of the best because the current chair my bro uses is from the kitchen and he’s getting damn tired of it (he’s got back issues too).

    Thanks in advance!

      • Pluto [he/him, he/him]@hexbear.netEnglish
        3·
        11 months ago

        No, that part wasn’t fun at all. I left earlier than most, but I saw some leaving even beforehand, I think. It was hard to tell 'cause some went to and fro.

    • roux [he/him, they/them]@hexbear.netEnglish
      3·
      11 months ago

      I’m trying to stop drinking but probably won’t give up caffeine, at least for now. It’s a dependency that I’m aware of but alcohol is worse like you said. I don’t wanna try and cut out energy drinks since it’s one of my treats I still allow to get through the day but I can just do like tea or coffee in the afternoon. If I’m after a pick-me-up.

      Good luck with the sobriety thingy!