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QueenOfFrance87
Is unhappy that snow exists in the first place. Why are there so many people who like snow when all it really does is cause accidents widespread.
Cutesie
Cutesie
There is a beauty to it, but I'd gladly enjoy it in photos only.
Tony Ramirez
This year started out as a real winner. I lost my new case earbuds that sucked in the park that I can't return now. Called my mother who ripped my head off. Then snapped at couples. Hurrah for 2025.
Zain
I may be coming across as 'cold' to people unintentionally. I feel it is kind of inefficient to use energy on others when I could be thinking of something else or relaxing my mind. Does anyone have any thoughts or tips to share here? If I was talking to a beautiful person, I'd be very energetic around them. I feel as though this is natural behaviour.
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TBRS1
TBRS1
Example: A person showing you family photos is expressing joy/pride. They are doing this because they are extending a social invitation to you share in their joy.

This is very kind of them.
Zain
Zain
@TBRS1 I see.
What about formal conversations? Is it worth it to take emotion into account over reason? Like trying to inject humour into a response even if you don't detect joy in their speech? Like when speaking to a manager, it can be hard/impossible to detect a feeling when things don't feel personal.
Hopefully you know what I mean.
TBRS1
TBRS1
Talking to a manager is about conveying information.

Emotional content is pleasant/polite, with an undercurrent of subservience.

Listen, respond politely. Inserting humor (as opposed to polite responses) is going off topic and likely to be viewed as "silly" or "distracting" by somebody expecting to convey clear data.
MildredHubble
The last 24 hours have been awful 😿 My cat hasn't been himself. I took him to the vet and it's not good news. He has a tumor and he's very sick. Honestly I thought I'd never bring him home after the call from the vet. I spent nearly two hours crying. They've given him steroids to hopefully control the symptoms. I'm so grateful for this time with him.
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Metalhead
Metalhead
I wish the best for your cat. I lost a cat to cancer before. I know how you feel.
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thejuice
Poor lil thing
MildredHubble
MildredHubble
Thanks again everyone. My cat had quite a rough night and there didn't seem to be much I could do to comfort him. He eventually curled up in the corner and I tried to keep an eye on him while I was in bed. I woke up and he seems to be feeling better today. He did his morning greeting to me, where he licks my nose and rests his head against mine. It seems like a good sign :-)
Levelskid
Do you ever what it's like to have summer during the winter?
Misty Avich
Misty Avich
Yes, even though my Australian friend has explained it to me it still blows my mind (I'm assuming you're talking about that?)
Judge
Judge
LOL...working so many years in San Francisco, where summer days might seem more like winter ones. And then I once lived on the island of Guam, where distinctions over summer and winter seemed trivial.

I once experienced Christmas in Southern California when the temperature got up to 93 degrees Fahrenheit. That was weird with those hot Santa Ana winds.
Metalhead
High class cinema.

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Outdated
Outdated
We've had 70 shark attacks here in the last 3 years, but only 7 were fatal. People are much more likely to drown, 323 in 2024 alone, mostly migrants and tourists with no experience of swimming in oceans.
Judge
Judge
Even in Oz they don't have to worry about flying sharks over dry land. ;)
Metalhead
Send some healing energy to a RL friend of mine, stuck at home with the flu with two sick toddlers and a sick wife. This family deserves better than that.
Tony Ramirez
I thought my friends didn't care but they messaged me back it's my catastrophising thinking playing with me again.
UberScout
Well. We're not doing much today, it turns out. I guess my parents were burnt out because we haven't even moved from our spot in the parking lot. I did manage to ask Texas Roadhouse for some food; they couldn't give us much except some rolls and mashed potatoes & corn, but it was still a nice breakf-- er, lu-- dinner?
UberScout
UberScout
Somehow, I've got the smallest spark of an inkling that we're so, so close to having a place to live... I don't know why... I keep having dreams about it. Just last night I dreamt about a really nice apartment. And a blue cat...?
Cutesie
I'm proud of myself today. During some of the discussions here, there was a constant urge to mention a certain subject. It wouldn't have been helpful, and I've been successful at holding back.
Misty Avich
Misty Avich
I have that urge every day and have to control it. Sometimes I can't, then I get angry at the consequences. But I never personally attack others, because it isn't in me to (not implying anything about you, I'm just giving my two cents).
Zain
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The power of strong, healthy genetics on full display. Scary. Which do you want your kids looking like? Eat healthily, guys. Nourish yourselves. Don't degenerate.
AuroraBorealis
I'm proud of myself. I spontaneously took over a shift at work I was scared of, but it'll be over soon now and I'm proud of myself for doing it.
Cutesie
Cutesie
That's great! New things are hard, even when they're easy. By the way, I only saw your post after I had written one with the same starting words.
KevinMao133
I just saw a video of a YouTuber doing stupid stuff in Japan

That person also did the same thing in Korea and is currently in jail

So it’s not just China but trash people exist everywhere. Best to hang out with high leveled individuals, as they are the ones who make a difference usually
oregano
oregano
That loser is actually an American. He wanders around the world, especially Eastern Asia, recording himself doing offensive actions. Then there was the guy in Texas who recorded himself spraying bug killer on produce in a Walmart. I'm not sure if they are worse people than the millions who watch it online and fund them.
KevinMao133
KevinMao133
His name is Johnny Somali, I think

I don’t get why such people exist. They ruin it for the rest of us
Cutesie
I feel so trapped sometimes when writing. It's definitely easier for me to express myself with it better than with speech, but I still can't get across what I actually think.
Rocco
Rocco
Sometimes I paint to express things I cannot articulate. Perhaps you could try painting, drawing, or some other creative endeavor to express yourself.
FayetheAspie
FayetheAspie
I don't think I have ever understood the idea of expressing oneself through drawing. To me drawing has always been seen as a skill to master. And my ocd tendencies can always find something that didn't turn out precise enough. 😅
Metalhead
I wish I had some marijuana right now. I know I am just feeling bored and depressed and weed will not fix my deeper issues.
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