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    Testament @Raeras
    last edited by 3 Jul 2023, 13:30

    @Raeras Well, if we’re being honest, Twitch is burning itself down in plenty of other ways. They’re potentially not long for this world either if so many big name streamers are taking contracts with Kick.

    I don't know what I'm doing. Poke at Seven Nations sevennations.aresmush.com port 2021

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      Solstice
      last edited by Solstice 19 Jul 2023, 12:51

      Things have been stressful lately with work and househunting on top of my usual spate of health issues, but one thing that I do every year is go to a local anime convention, because it sparks joy.

      This year, the hotel that made it easy to attend because it’s incredibly close by and I can dash back to it if I start feeling overwhelmed or under the weather (which I do nearly half the times I’ve gone), was entirely booked up within minutes of going live. Much disappointment. Thought I wasn’t going to get to go at all, because the idea of having to slog a mile through the summer heat and humidity doesn’t have quite the same comfort associated with it.

      I noticed when I was searching something entirely random that the con has a subreddit. And the very first post was someone wanting to hand off their room at that hotel rather than cancelling it. Immediately DMed. Wasn’t a scam. ‘Geeky’ communities have their own problems, but I continue to be blown away by the generosity that exists within them - I’ve seen it here several times over, in fact!

      Anyhow. Can now attend, and have something to look forward to during this stressy time. Really is the simple rituals in life, sometimes.

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        Testament
        last edited by 29 Jul 2023, 18:52

        Ever since I broke the 300 pound barrier in deadlifting, I’ve felt like I hit a plateau with strength training and fitness. I had been stuck on 305 for deadlift for some time now.

        I finally broke through and lifted to 315. Which isn’t the biggest jump in the world, but I’m really proud of that.

        I don't know what I'm doing. Poke at Seven Nations sevennations.aresmush.com port 2021

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          Gashlycrumb
          last edited by 10 Aug 2023, 02:42

          I wear a glittery enamel pin-badge that says ‘MAKE IT GAY YOU COWARDS’ on my hat.

          Today a stranger started some sort of right-wing rant at me, assuming I’d agree, but then spotted this delightful bit of flair, shut her mouth, turned around and walked briskly away from me.

          What joy!

          "This is Liberty Hall; you can spit on the mat and call the cat a bastard!"
          – A. Bertram Chandler

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            Coin @Gashlycrumb
            last edited by 10 Aug 2023, 12:44

            @Gashlycrumb said in Real life happy:

            I wear a glittery enamel pin-badge that says ‘MAKE IT GAY YOU COWARDS’ on my hat.

            Today a stranger started some sort of right-wing rant at me, assuming I’d agree, but then spotted this delightful bit of flair, shut her mouth, turned around and walked briskly away from me.

            What joy!

            Exactly the reason I’d often answer the door to jehova’s witnesses or evangelists in one of many heavy metal t-shirts.

            In Occam I trust.

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              junipersky Administrators
              last edited by 26 Aug 2023, 15:11

              I changed my volunteer hours at the shelter to avoid some of the frustrations I had over the summer. It has been great.

              One of the best is that since everyone knew we were understaffed today for a full clean, the volunteers who were able to come all showed up an hour early. There was no coordination at all. The cats needed their area clean so gdi, they were going to get it done.

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                ten
                last edited by 10 Oct 2023, 21:51

                Ya’ll. After a year of grief-fueled burnout I have a job that pays milkbones, but is a gentle balm on my soul: bathing dogs.

                they | them

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                  Floof @ten
                  last edited by 10 Oct 2023, 23:54

                  @moth Hurray! If you ever wanna talk shop or have questions about the industry, feel free to hit me up. ❤ I’ve been a dog groomer for 20ish years. 🐶

                  Playlist

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                    Cobalt
                    last edited by Cobalt 17 Oct 2023, 19:38

                    After months of fighting to get into a specialist, I am scheduled for a nerve block on my back. I cannot express how excited and relieved I am. There is no repairing the damage to it but I can prevent further damage once I can actually use my back again to exercise and stuff.

                    Cobalt@Under the Stars
                    cob.alt@Discord
                    Cobalt#3811@mas.to

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                      Wuff @Cobalt
                      last edited by Wuff 17 Oct 2023, 19:51

                      @Cobalt said in Real life happy:

                      After months of fighting to get into a specialist, I am scheduled for a nerve block on my back. I cannot express how excited and relieved I am. There is no repairing the damage to it but I can prevent further damage once I can actually use my back again to exercise and stuff.

                      As someone getting foot surgery week after next. Right there with ya!

                      preach

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                        Wizz
                        last edited by 17 Oct 2023, 22:21

                        I was intensely worried about this school year given the difficult history the kiddo and I have had with his school re: zero enforcement around bullying policies and a few incredibly bizarre teachers (Satanic Saiyan Panic, I’ll never forget ye), but so far everything has been very smooth sailing. the weight this has taken off my mind is hard to even describe.

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                          BloodAngel
                          last edited by 18 Oct 2023, 11:15

                          Met with a therapist and we clicked. First time using one in a long time, working on being the better me. I miss mushing, but need to focus on myself for a bit. Might see ya’ll in the future might not, but I hope everyone is doing well out there in the land of MU!

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                            helvetica
                            last edited by 21 Oct 2023, 17:26

                            yesterday, I got an offer from a job I’ve been interviewing for since the beginning of August 😤 😅

                            Street Cred

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                              hellfrog @helvetica
                              last edited by 23 Oct 2023, 13:20

                              @helvetica said in Real life happy:

                              yesterday, I got an offer from a job I’ve been interviewing for since the beginning of August 😤 😅

                              HELL
                              YEAH

                              fr fr
                              (she/her)

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                                crawfish
                                last edited by 26 Oct 2023, 21:42

                                Strangers are buying the Cats of Arx Tarot deck on Etsy. 👀 I’m trying not to get excited. I’m trying.

                                I draw things! http://www.mahaldoodles.com

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                                  BloodAngel @crawfish
                                  last edited by 27 Oct 2023, 12:18

                                  @crawfish throw confetti

                                  YAY! So happy for you!

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                                    BloodAngel
                                    last edited by 27 Oct 2023, 12:19

                                    In the running for my dream job. Marketing manager for a major local brand!

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                                      Cobalt
                                      last edited by 27 Oct 2023, 21:48

                                      My father in law is back from the hospital, and I am so relieved he is feeling better.

                                      Cobalt@Under the Stars
                                      cob.alt@Discord
                                      Cobalt#3811@mas.to

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                                        Pyrephox Administrators
                                        last edited by 1 Nov 2023, 13:15

                                        I won a writing contest and will be paid for my fiction for the First Time Ever.

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                                          BloodAngel @Pyrephox
                                          last edited by 1 Nov 2023, 13:21

                                          @Pyrephox Great job

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