How's life?

[Nebulous]

So... I made a blog, it was fun putting it together. I think that's the perfect low maintenance type of thing for me to run.

Other than that, going to the movies today and tomorrow.

Also, it's almost New Years Eve!

[Krumm]

It's going okay! Work is certainly going well, I never expected to be in the position I am after doing jailtime for a felony arrest...life is weird. But, despite that, and despite still having no college degree, I'm making it work...in terms of earnings and materialistic having stuff that makes me happy (beefy PC with a 4090 i9 13900, nice tower speakers, nice reliable car, random trips around the US and to Europe etc.). Unfort I split with my wife 2 years ago because of things I didn't realize at the time weren't actually a huge deal, but back then, it felt like it. Now, I miss her greatly and am living alone in the house we got together and that's pretty tough. Deep in the drink and swear to god 2025 will be my first sober year since like 2010. I am swearing to myself to not take a single drink all year, and try to see if I can rekindle my relationship with my wife but that might not be possible.

Making it work, basically.

[Zenlethic]

I haven't posted here in a couple of years, but things are still going good for me. Got a bit of a promotion last year at work.

[Wesley2005]

Dec 15, 2024 6:34:51 GMT -8 User 180565 is taking donation said:

Just a check in to the members that still keep somewhat active here. Personally myself I get bummed out more during the holidays because I always get a year older 😔. Anyway I've been doing more dental restoration this year. 3 implants and a couple wisdom teeth I had left over finally got dealt with. I'm hoping insurance covers a few more teeth. HMOs are such a pain and been holding me up all year for treatments with appeals and denials. Feels like I've been dealing with this all year basically have, while saving money for what they won't cover. Lost a few friends, met a few new people. I feel like next year will be a struggle but better in a good way. Besides that about the same as ever. Feel lucky to be stable with living conditions going on 8 years on my own. I'm more focused on improving my own life instead of worrying about what others think so much. Also been more focused on doctors appointments. The old me didn't even bother with flu shots and what not. I've found a new PCP I get along with pretty well so taking my yearly shots and blood work more seriously these days.

Still do some PC upgrades here and there hardwares always been my tinkering field although getting super expensive. I'm not really in the mood for long gaming sessions that much anymore don't know if I lost interest or just got bored. Or part of me just wants to find new activities. Still feel grateful for what I have and know others have it alot worse. I just go with the flow anymore.

For me, it has been a bumpy start to 2025...
I relapsed (those of you who know I was an alcoholic) though it was only three days of it, I went into treatment to reset myself.
Now I am back and am 45 days sober.. it is BY FAR the hardest thing I have ever done..
I lost my job.. lost my car.. but I am still holding on.. I won't give up. I can't..
I love you all.

[🎶Sossity🎶]

Feb 2, 2025 7:21:17 GMT -8 Wesley2005 said:

Dec 15, 2024 6:34:51 GMT -8 User 180565 is taking donation said:

Just a check in to the members that still keep somewhat active here. Personally myself I get bummed out more during the holidays because I always get a year older 😔. Anyway I've been doing more dental restoration this year. 3 implants and a couple wisdom teeth I had left over finally got dealt with. I'm hoping insurance covers a few more teeth. HMOs are such a pain and been holding me up all year for treatments with appeals and denials. Feels like I've been dealing with this all year basically have, while saving money for what they won't cover. Lost a few friends, met a few new people. I feel like next year will be a struggle but better in a good way. Besides that about the same as ever. Feel lucky to be stable with living conditions going on 8 years on my own. I'm more focused on improving my own life instead of worrying about what others think so much. Also been more focused on doctors appointments. The old me didn't even bother with flu shots and what not. I've found a new PCP I get along with pretty well so taking my yearly shots and blood work more seriously these days.

Still do some PC upgrades here and there hardwares always been my tinkering field although getting super expensive. I'm not really in the mood for long gaming sessions that much anymore don't know if I lost interest or just got bored. Or part of me just wants to find new activities. Still feel grateful for what I have and know others have it alot worse. I just go with the flow anymore.

For me, it has been a bumpy start to 2025...
I relapsed (those of you who know I was an alcoholic) though it was only three days of it, I went into treatment to reset myself.
Now I am back and am 45 days sober.. it is BY FAR the hardest thing I have ever done..
I lost my job.. lost my car.. but I am still holding on.. I won't give up. I can't..
I love you all.

No, you must never give up. I wish you the very best on your road to recovery.
“Remember that just because you hit bottom doesn’t mean you have to stay there.” – Robert Downey Jr.

[Wesley2005]

Feb 2, 2025 9:27:53 GMT -8 🎶Sossity🎶 said:

Feb 2, 2025 7:21:17 GMT -8 Wesley2005 said:

For me, it has been a bumpy start to 2025...
I relapsed (those of you who know I was an alcoholic) though it was only three days of it, I went into treatment to reset myself.
Now I am back and am 45 days sober.. it is BY FAR the hardest thing I have ever done..
I lost my job.. lost my car.. but I am still holding on.. I won't give up. I can't..
I love you all.

No, you must never give up. I wish you the very best on your road to recovery.
“Remember that just because you hit bottom doesn’t mean you have to stay there.” – Robert Downey Jr.

Thank you so much! And I agree, never give up. That is the best motto.

[DDude]

Bleh. It's been a few months. I'm sure we all can relate.

[Chris]

Alright I guess. Good news is I finally broke a very long history of (silly as it sounds) nasal spray addiction these past few months. Bad news is the world is a dumpster fire at the moment so I guess it all levels out.

[Wesley2005]

Feb 12, 2025 18:36:41 GMT -8 Chris said:

Alright I guess. Good news is I finally broke a very long history of (silly as it sounds) nasal spray addiction these past few months. Bad news is the world is a dumpster fire at the moment so I guess it all levels out.

Congratulations on breaking the addiction! Mine was to Alcohol.. so I understand how hard it truly is.
Keep on keepin' on!
Dig it!

[monbam]

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