AmandaHugAndPunch

The right wants us numb to gun violence. Mission accomplished?

My brain is fried, but it feels good to have regular work.

I just saw the toilet-stall ad. Nice, @duolingoverde.bsky.social, I guess there's no hiding it.

We saw them 10+ years ago, and it was so great. They were here recently, but it was the same night as a gnarly windstorm, and leaving the house was not safe for us.

two men are sitting next to each other in front of a crowd and the words `` hated it '' are written on the screen . ALT: two men are sitting next to each other in front of a crowd and the words `` hated it '' are written on the screen .

Transition lenses don't get dark enough for me. The point of wearing sunglasses, for me, is to avoid eye contact with strangers when I'm out. I got these in December and didn't really get a chance to try them — so I can't go back to Lens Crafters, provide honest feedback & grovel for a new pair

Titan vibes.

Went out last night. Up way past my bedtime. Feeling oddly okay, probably thanks to drinking a soda, and not whatever I would have consumed in the pre-pandemic times over the course of four hours. Better for my wallet and my sleep (and my head).

I have several hours before heading to bed, but hem-hawing already about whether I need to set an alarm for work Monday morning. I'm still not confident that I've fully sprung forward.

what the fuck?

YouTube video by Paper Bag Records ART d'ECCO 'Dark Days (revisited)' [Official Audio]

Shoresy's soundtrack keeps me alive.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=H-pT...

Based on my work history (hired, full- & part-time, contract, temporary, freelance) & my general feelings when applying for roles, I had an ah-ha moment a few weeks ago — that I only feel good about working for organizations that I would, should I not NEED to earn $, volunteer for in some capacity.

Proof you're a great mom. Enjoy it!

I think I memorized all the Kelly songs.

a woman in a wig and glasses is holding a pair of pink shoes in front of the word shoes ALT: a woman in a wig and glasses is holding a pair of pink shoes in front of the word shoes

Let's get em!

a woman in a blonde wig and glasses says i 'm going to get what i want . ALT: a woman in a blonde wig and glasses says i 'm going to get what i want .

Yass!

It's hard work, but work worth doing.

Good to know. I need some new shoes.

First day with the new job. Granted, it's just part-time to start, and remote, so no huge sacrifices to my current life were made. But even though I am naturally an early riser, I still worried about sleeping in and didn't sleep well because of it. That would be my luck.

Just around the corner from downtown, too. It was a good spot.

It was a one-bedroom! Hardwood floors and windows, just walking distance (like a few minutes) from school and work and right around the corner from a great carryout.

My apartment from summer 97-spring 04 is over $825/mo (as of 2024). Rent started at $350; when I moved, it was about $500. The thing is, at 650sqft, w/2 large closets, a good-sized kitchen (bigger than my house's kitchen), free elec & water, covered parking & "hot" location, it's still a good price.

I still don't understand how people can drink tea for breakfast.

Human shield. Because you know he would.

This might require a road trip.

He should cut bangs. And smile more.

Strong coffee. √

Working on the rest of that.

It's going to be a solid, flexible gig that I can take full-time if need be. My only concern is that if another pandemic hits, it would not be great, as it's an editing job in the hospitality sphere. And the 'vid shut them down in 2020 (temporarily, but still something I hope doesn't happen).

Training for new job starts on Friday. I won't be relieved until that is actively happening and the first direct deposit hits. Prioritizing work-life balance w/this flexible gig & my Etsy & Big Cartel shops. Downsizing my small biz, and only making and selling what I want, has made this fun again.

That's basically it. And I'm much more comfortable saying "no" and not taking things personally. These are things that make us cool, though, you realize? lol.

I'm a fan of playing by my own rules these days. I mean, I always have — but I was still balancing that with all sorts of external garbage.