we’re so back (but i will be making a separate post for my circumstances)
My roomie wants to try living alone and our lease ends in a couple months. I’m really tired of paying my landlord’s mortgage so I’m considering buying a decent looking prefab for 120k. I’m 28 and haven’t even bought a car much less a house. But I can’t stand renting and burning another 70k. It’s ridiculous.
Welcome back! ヾ(⌐■_■)ノ♪
Week is going alright. Found out I’ll be moving ahead with an interview to the tech stage, after that it’s a full panel then the decision. Got a few other options but admittedly this one seems the best so far in terms of benefits and pay. I’m gonna try to crash course myself and refresh my knowledge.
Outside of that, I’ll be “enjoying” a Pacific NW heatwave this week. At least I have AC, though.
I’m proud of myself!!
These last two days I’ve been working on my digital wellbeing. Did some filtering on all my email accounts (i have about 7), and deleted 25-30% overall :D
It took a lot of willpower to actually revisit mails dating back to 2013. Fun trip to the past.
Thankfully, its almost the end of my working week…2 nightshifts then I’m done… Hope you enjoyed your time off…
I’m at my grandma’s right now (in vacation). It’s been fun since 3 weeks. But I got so many projects to finish with friends, there’s this very mysterious military abandoned building we need to explore, etc… and I really want to see them before we get back to class.
Next year will be a hell, I won’t probably even be with them but I have to cope last year of high school.
I’m kinda depressed of being stuck here, I just wish I could explore the city for abandoned places… or anything to do.
I started doing philosophy, thinking when I’m not programming to get out of my depressed mind.
Send help lol
Way I see it, you’ve got your whole life ahead of you. When you get out of high school and either go to college or join the workforce or learn a trade (I did both; went to college, got a degree in biochemistry and now I do unionized construction [as part of a trade; I operate heavy equipment] for way more money), your entire life opens up. You can do whatever you want with that time, and live your life on your terms.
That said, there’s gonna be times ahead that you may be stuck in one town or place. That’ll be a good time to familiarize yourself with the area and see what’s happening socially. Not just bars or gyms, but clubs, group activities, etc.
Urban exploration was always fun when I was your age, but just be careful. Especially if the abandoned building you and your friends are interested in is military. Never know what they forgot, or who’s still watching the place.
Anyway, hang in there, it gets better.
Edit: Also when I say “clubs,” I don’t mean the dance floor. Hobby clubs.
Ready to jump off of a fucking cliff.
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Last week, Roommate loses extraordinary amount of money to a scammer. We ended up behind on rent and were served an eviction notice. Dealing with a rent bank now.
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Last week is also my 31st birthday and I end up having a gout flare up. Because you know. That’s fun. I usually have to walk with a cane because of a worthless knee but now I get to add a worthless foot on the other leg so yay.
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Couldn’t afford food or medication or really anything. Not as much of a problem at the moment but the stress still exists and having to plan for next month when the same situation is likely going to happen.
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This morning I got off the toilet and put pressure on the wrong part of my foot. Instant agony and I shift balance to the other foot but it’s not in a position to support my weight. Grab for something to steady myself and all I grab is the toilet seat which gets part of it ripped off of the toilet. So now I have to buy a fucking toilet seat as well. I am hobbling right now. It takes me 30 seconds to move to the bathroom which is next door to my bedroom. Normally that’s like… 3 seconds. So god knows when i’ll be able to go out and get a toilet seat. So that’s gonna end up with me positioned weirdly for the next week until this dies down.
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New chest pain that is not fun and god knows what the fuck is happening there but I can’t see a doctor about it anytime soon. It’s not 911 level of emergency. It’s more of a nagging thing that comes and goes and feels muscular but still.
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What is scary is heart has been doing a thing. Beating it’s own samba every now and again.
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I wrote myself into a corner with my DnD campaign and now I don’t know what the fuck to do. We have a session tonight which will be finishing up a oneshot from before but still. I don’t know what i’m gonna do and I can’t think straight.
Please someone put me out of my misery.
If this keeps up you’ll be in a mind controlled wheelchair, communicating via a series of beeps.
Seriously though, I hope your situation improves.
I’ve heard that consuming citrus (ideally lime-aide because it’s more acidic) can help dissolve the crystals that causes gout to be so painful.
I hope that helps, friend.
Unfortunately I cannot afford it or leave the house to even buy it in the first place. Walking is essentially out. It feels like my foot is going to pop it’s so swollen.
I’m not sure what to say. This is what Dr. GPT says:
"If you don’t have access to a doctor due to financial constraints, there are still some steps you can take to manage gout:
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Dietary Changes: Modify your diet to include foods that are low in purines, as high purine intake can contribute to gout. Avoid or limit organ meats, shellfish, and alcohol. Consume plenty of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean proteins.
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Hydration: Staying hydrated helps to flush out excess uric acid from your body. Drink plenty of water throughout the day.
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Weight Management: Maintaining a healthy weight can reduce the risk of gout flare-ups. Losing weight if you’re overweight can help manage gout symptoms.
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Home Remedies: Some natural remedies like cherry juice, ginger, and turmeric have been suggested to have anti-inflammatory properties that might offer relief. However, their effectiveness varies among individuals.
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Over-the-Counter Medications: Non-prescription pain relievers like ibuprofen or naproxen may help alleviate pain and inflammation. Always follow the recommended dosages and consult the package instructions.
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Lifestyle Changes: Avoid alcohol and limit consumption of sugary beverages, as they can exacerbate gout symptoms.
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Rest and Elevation: Resting the affected joint and elevating it can help reduce pain and swelling during a gout flare-up.
Remember, while these steps might provide some relief, they are not a substitute for professional medical advice. If your symptoms worsen or become unbearable, it’s important to find a way to consult a healthcare professional, even if it means seeking out free or low-cost clinics, community health centers, or government health services in your area."
Maybe there are some low cost clinics in town.
Be careful with ChatGPT. It sometimes gives medical advice that is harmful.
This is true. Trust but verify.
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Week is okay! I’ve been not making plans with friends because i’m trying to reserve time for applying to new jobs, but spending more time at home has me a lil depressed. it’s a small funk, and I’ll get over it. It’s just hard balancing carving out time for this when life keeps on happening. Reminds me why i’ve been putting this off for like 2 years now.
I’ve been tooling around with using GPT4all to write cover letters - tbd if that is worth the effort, but i hate writing cover letters from scratch so i’m willing to put up with a lot of BS if it saves me from that.
Ha, I’ve been using ChatGPT to write cover letters too! You still have to go in and edit it, but it saves soooooo much time.
I haven’t made it to actually generating one yet (it’s been a busy week), but it’s good to hear that it helps!
Going decently. What little there has been of my summer is nearly over.
Last week of work in my summer position which came off my practicum in the spring, and in September I start my second and final year in my program.
I had a roof leak about 5 years ago that cause a lot of damage in one of the bedrooms. I fixed the leak but it took a long time to save up to fix the room. Last month I finally had enough money to get it fixed.
On Sunday, tropical storm Hilary caused several roof leaks including over the same bedroom. The ceiling, wall and carpet that I just replaced is destroyed along with a good chunk of ceiling in the garage. I can tear out the drywall in the garage and leave it, but idk how I’m going to afford to fix the roof and the bedroom.
So my week started out with a lot of frustration.
ugh DUDE that is the WORST
I’ve been attempting to make youtube videos for the first time. I realized there was a topic surrounding the new zelda game that hadn’t been covered yet so I am doing finishing touches on that. But its made me want to make more videos.
I’m really struggling to come up with a core theme or topic for my channel. I’m thinking of making some kind of video game / anime / Manga type content. The tricky part is I don’t want to do just reviews and I don’t want to make just gameplay or whatever either. I was thinking of talking about certain topics. The idea seems really vague though. I’m also trying to not get discouraged before I even start.
But realistically I know that section of youtube is pretty saturated. So I know that whatever I make needs to be solid otherwise nobody will want to watch it lol.
I’ve been watching creators for over a decade now. I have a general idea of what makes good content and I’ve been doing more specific research too. But I realize at some point t I just need to start publishing stuff
I struggle with making videos sometimes too, even though we have a pretty clear vision for our channel. I encourage you to put your stuff out there! You’ll find people who’d like to have those conversations with you and that can help to further define your content. It’s daunting for sure, but it’s been rewarding to build and find community by sharing what we’re passionate about. For us, it’s mostly garden related but there’s always an opportunity to show other aspects of who you are. If you’re worried about a theme, consider that your thoughtful take and genuine interest will be enough to bring folks to you, whatever topic you might decide to pour yourself into.
Thank you so much for the advice :) I’m hoping I can make something that others can enjoy as much as I enjoy making it
When you’re done with your video can you send it to me? I love Zelda.
Sure! I don’t think it’s anything too special to be honest. I found that nobody had covered what all the kilton statues looked like, so I went and gathered them all in one place so someone could look them up.
I’m still learning, but it was a good way to take those first steps. If you have any feedback I would love to hear it! I think for my next video I want to work on my audio levels more and figure out how to make my voice sound better.
best of luck! i can’t imagine trying to break into that space now. Honestly though, i feel like the YouTube game is aged enough that now there is always a certain percentage of users that are “in between” favorite channels, and that creates room for people like you to become their new favorite channel. I know for me personally, I used to watch a lot of Game Grumps, then I stopped with that once their politics started to bother me (the grooming allegations didn’t help either). Then I watched a lot of Giant Bomb, and then a bunch of their core crew left and the content changed so i stopped watching that.
At each of these points i was a very “capturable” user, so idk. I think there’s always a chunk of users like that these days, so don’t feel like no one will care about your stuff, even if the space is saturated. “Saturation” is not a permanent state.
Thanks for the encouragement! Yeah I’m intimidated but I figure the worst that can happen is that I learn some new skills. So I figure it can’t hurt to try haha.
Your thoughts on saturation are actually very similar to what I was thinking about too. Some of the channels that I started watching a lot only started in 2015 or 2017. So I figure it’s worth a shot if I put some effort and elbow grease into it
Haven’t posted on Lemmy before. Excited to be in a small queer community. This week: made some fun art with my partner, organized back if house at a nonprofit, had great coffee, and enjoyed nature
we’re excited to have you here! have an awesome week!
Aww sounds like my dream life!
I just discovered this little place called Lemmy/Beehaw, and I finally found my online home. I guess things are going pretty well!
welcome! glad to have you here with us, i hope you enjoy your stay :)
Welcome! Keep on buzzin, we love new beeple 🐝
Doing Super Funtastisch!!
Just joined Y’all today :)
Ready to kill myself.
I’m tired of struggling everyday for shit that doesn’t seem to matter in a world that is on fire with people who hate me.
It is of great comfort to me to remember that most people are completely indifferent to me.
But for my part I hope you find some light in your life
:( I feel about same! Although different circumstance/ different time / different life…
But I hope You n I don’t do it :)
Live on n get Yer self out of the mess by different means Friend!
I am here for You; hit me up whenever
I, for one, am eager to read of your comeback. I’m hopeful for you.
