my journal: various subjects, opinionating, CW at times
The title explains itself.
If you're interested in the ramblings of a middle-aged man with chronic conditions who, at times, sees things a little too clearly for his own good, then read on.
Sometimes I get political, but it won't be all the time.
I don't mind comments in general but if you're going to differ with what I write, that's fine--as long as you can explain your position clearly & reasonably. Rants, shouting & general incoherence will be ignored or flagged, depending on the situation. Try to remember that not everyone else in this world holds your beliefs.
Every so often I may post art or snapshots of projects I'm working on.
If you're still interested after reading all the above, great. (I do wonder at how much time you have on your hands, though)
I might be done with Arts & Crafts here, but I also posted a new poem. Feel free to read it, folks.
In other news:
Once again, thank you for all the upvotes @iloveyouxx . What would I do in CupsLand without you?
Am wondering where tearstruck went...
@slowdecline48
awwe, I’m glad it doesn’t seem weird or anything now xD I know I don’t talk much but I do still love reading all your posts🤍
thankyou for tagging me I got noticed haha thankyou💙
I’m hoping your friend is okay ): maybe they’re on break, a lot of people are now
She's another upvoter, or was until recently....nice girl from what I've seen so far. (I don't know most people here well) @tearstruck where are you?
@slowdecline48
oh waittt I forgot that was her user :0 she is really nice🩷and I just found out her account actually was set on break, she said her account is on break a lot because..well I don’t remember I think she said it was chronic issues or fatigue but I’m not sure
@tearstruck I hope you’re okay💗💗
@iloveyouxx you're super sweet 💗💗 kitten hugs;):)
I'm okay. How are you doing? I remember you had a lot going on when we last talked <3
P.S. sorry for not keeping in touch, I don't have the energy to go on cups very often, but I wish you the very best with everything🤍🤍🤍🤍
@tearstruck Belay the question I posted in the appreciation thread. CFS is no joke, from what I've heard...am d**n sorry you have it. Have you looked into any nutrition-based therapy regimens for it? Supposedly they've helped CFS sufferers gradually recover.
Yes, we've been thinking about you. I wondered why you disappeared rather quickly.
@slowdecline48
Yeah, CFS can be v serious, surprisingly its not uncommon but a lot of people haven't ever come across it before, myself included before I got sick.
I eat pretty healthy, gluten free, mostly low fodmap, can't tolerate sugar (causes a v exaggerated sugar crash), somewhat helps with the digestive symptoms but not the fatigue.
Any particular one you've heard has helped?
Thanks for thinking of me :):)
Yeah, I guess I did disappear quite quickly, I've been getting progressively worse over time - not sure why but its concerning - probably from ending up using more energy than I have (called post exertional malaise)
(P.S. sorry if theres months between my replies, I'm not online too often. Take caree :))
My takes, my takes!...get 'em while they're hot!
(comments with the obscured name are mine)
Yes, when it comes to America's future I am firmly in the declinist camp. Never been more sure of it than now, in fact...with every passing year the indicators keep piling up.
Murphy* worked his dark magic today...thanks a lot, you sonofab***h.
There was a major data breach not quite 24 hours ago. It was worse than most, according to the articles I read. SSNs, names & addresses were taken & leaked on a forum frequented by black-hat hackers. I spent the rest of today's business day trying to secure credit-related stuff...gonna change all my passwords the next time I get up.
Now I'm too tired and lazy to do much of anything.
*The demonic entity behind Murphy's Law. In the Garden of Eden the serpent was named Murphy, straight up.
Christ in a bucket, not this again...
Flare-up today. I believe it's because currently it is raining (lowered barometric pressure) & my having overextended myself a bit yesterday, hours-wise. Still need to get stuff done!...guess some of it can wait....uugghhh
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@slowdecline48 Sorry to hear you got sidelined with a flare-up today. 😕 It always sucks when our bodies and/or the weather don't cooperate. Make the best of the rainy day though and rest? How's things coming along?
@mytwistedsoul I managed to get a few little things done this afternoon...even handled someone calling me back. An okay convo...though the caller & I have our differences, we're on the same page on a number of issues. (Neither of us trust the government very much)
I have plans for when I get up. It's Friday!
@slowdecline48 I have to agree with you both on the distrust of the government. All those little things add up. Hope your plans all worked out for you today and tomorrow is a good day for you too!
Thanks for the upvotes, @AquaNyo303 ...if I weren't already occupied, I'd consider starting some kind of comedy skit thing. I could handle it in podcast format. Not YT, as I don't like being in front of a camera.
@slowdecline48
That could be interesting
The spot price of gold (per oz.) as of 2:56 p.m.
This was what I was hoping for, off & on. It topped the $2,500 level. It almost certainly won't stay there--you can see it dropping back down with that red candle--but the fact that it reached $2,500 per & kept going is a good sign for us goldbugs.
Tired now... Worked yesterday & today, afternoons to early evenings. Maybe 40 minutes ago I wiped the first coat of semi-gloss varnish on the 8th cane. This was after much sanding, then vacuuming up the sawdust & wiping it down with mineral spirits (to get rid of any grease remains.
...soon enough I will pay for my folly.
New post in the "hobby journal", here.
What I'm reading today:
