What have you been up to lately?

[DizzyDesii]

I’ve been on a 3 week ride and watch movie marathon (where I cycle on my exercise bike during some of the films as I watch until 4am). I’m gonna do a mytake later on (since I’m starting week 3 now) about which films I recommend and which were not worth it in my opinion. I have seen some good, bad and straight disturbing films 😭. I have 21 more films to go but I won't likely include of all those because i intend to make the mytake before the last film airs next Tuesday. I’m gonna have to sum this shit up because I’ve already watched like 35 films and 2 tv series and couldn’t finish at least half because they were that bad. Lol see this is what happens when you think its smart to scroll through 3 weeks of the tv guide and you just hit record on every movie title and description that sounds appealing. I lost my interest in film for a while last year and couldnt sit through anything but I think i’ve repaired that now. Still, after this month, I’ll feel burnt out and move on to another interest. #FeelFreeToList #MovieMarathon

[iron_ninjs]

I'm tired but happy. Both because I started going to the gym. When I step on the weight scale, it doesn't show much progress. But when I measure my waist, chest, arms, shoulders, there are changes. I'm happy that I did this without changing my diet. When I start changing it, I think I'm gonna be even more happy with the results.
I've also been on a movie/series watching marathon. But I'm slowly loosing momentum.
Also, I have a big project of renovating a part of the house, and the yard. I just got the estimated cost for it, and that's the only thing that bummed me out lately.

[DizzyDesii]

Yea i avoid the scales unless at the doc office. It plays mind games with you. Jus keep working out and dont step on the scale but like once a month. Im only burning out on the films this week because im feeling ill now. But once im fine i’ll get back to it. As for renovations, also save an extra 10k just in case

[iron_ninjs]

I don't know how I will save 10k. My budget is pretty tight as it is. But I'll make something work, if I do at least 50% of the work myself. And if I have my friends help me with the rest, then I'll just need to pay for the material, and make something for my friends.

[DizzyDesii]

Always try to save 50-75% of every check if possible. Other Bills hopefully only take 25-50% of your income

[iron_ninjs]

With groceries, for the whole month, they take around 70-75% of my paycheck.
The salary, where I'm from, isn't that great. And the majority of businesses take advantage of the fact that you can pay minimum wage even the college graduates. So I'm stuck with the salary that's a little above minimum wage, and the fact that I need to renovate the house. 😅 But it'll be alright. I can manage, if my friend goes through with our business idea, and doesn't back out.

[DizzyDesii]

Yea america is bad on low wage to college grads too

[FinalFantasyBro]

Hey I have returned from a long hiatus because I wasn't feeling great. But I have officially returned and in two days I am my family will be traveling towards Los Angeles and we going to the theme parks and meet my cousins who moved back to California from Arizona.

[DizzyDesii]

Oh wow that sounds really fun!

[RobT312]

What a horrible place 🤣🤣🤣

[Sour-rose]

Pissed. :) Why?

I woke up early this morning, left early, and had enough time to go to ihop. Spent $21 bucks on gas, $21 on ihop and $6 on parking to the place of getting my badge. 2 weeks I've waited for this badge and I came early af this time to not miss my appointment. I get in, do the finger prints and have my verifiable documents and get my pic taken.

"Thank you, ms. rose. So take these 3 tests and your company will make the next appointment to get your badge. :)"

I... am sick of not working.. So I'm here at home, not working and...:)

[Dreamclouds]

What's ihop?

[Sour-rose]

A restaurant. Intertational House Of Pancakes.

[DizzyDesii]

I feel your pain. Trust

[Msputiton]

Oh that's a rough day fashoo.

[jennifer_bloom]

That sounds like a lot of fun. We don’t have room for an exercise bike in either our living room or basement but we have a treadmill and I prefer to walk in the real world so do not use it very much.

[DizzyDesii]

Yea im not outdoorsy these days

[Wish4UrB00ty]

Geez! 3 weeks of watching and riding straight? How are you doing that? Lol! Like that sounds like a really fun idea and I would totally do it with you but I don’t k ow that I could keep motivated or interested that long. Of course I tend to movie out after a trilogy marathon. Good luck though that sounds awesome!!

[DizzyDesii]

Im not riding all day lol

[Finchie40]

As usual , Lost lol , and not knowing which direction to turn , Just facing each day as it comes , Searching for true love and happiness but seems so hard to find these days so I am just living life best I can hoping I meet someone that looks at love and relationships like I do. But who knows , I am just going with the flow

[DizzyDesii]

Just focus on yourself and hobbies until love finds its way

[exitseven]

I a, m having work done on my house. There were supposed to be 3 big windows I was going to have replaced. The contractor ordered the wrong size so I made him take them back. They might be here in 6 or 8 weeks. I am having central air conditioning installed. The contractor did the installation and an electrician has to wire it up. I want to get all this done before the summer.

[DizzyDesii]

Do they at least wait til you wake up before they start workin

[exitseven]

I am up at 6AM so I am awake.

[talka20]

Okay so one thing is Ramadan... it has been 5 days so 5 fasts yet... and doin good on controlling mastrubation

I also went outta city for 4 days where most of my relatives be

I've not done my leatger crafting in a while so its time to get back to it... also im procratinating to get my degree from campus so that too i wana do soon

[DizzyDesii]

Oh wow congrats

[talka20]

Thankyou Desii thankyou thankyou❤️

[kellytheman]

Not much pretty much the same thing like work and building my realationship with my girlfriend. I am going to meet her family next week but I am a little worried cause her family are black and I am not sure how they feel there daughter dating a white guy. I have had black girlfriends before and met the folks some ended good but some have ended bad the made the relationship end

[DizzyDesii]

She shouldve told you how they were before you even meet them. Thats something i always discussed before we were official. And if their parent didn't approve and they were too afraid to stand up to their parent, i’d leave the guy

[Rudon00]

Well I currently focusing on my job. I have a few dates coming up next weekend with a very lovely co-worker. I praying we enjoy each other companions.🤔🤔 let me. See also. I just want to say I missed seeing you around Desii😘😘 but I know you are busy doing your thing over there. So basically it me in a nutshell.

[DizzyDesii]

Aww same :) and i hope your date works out! Its bout time you get your wifey

[Rudon00]

😂😂 everyone keep saying that 😂😂😂. By the grace of God I do hope. Thanks desii😘😘😘

[the_sinner]

I’ve been catching up with my school friends and it’s refreshing to meet them after 9 years. I’ll also be leaving the city I was born in, in a few weeks so it’s been emotional for me. The recession’s stressing me out and I hope people stay strong during this time.

[DizzyDesii]

Yea its hard to at times

[electromagnetic]

I’m currently in Tanzania exploring.
Being approved for ‘working from home’ has been a true blessing.

what you’re doing sounds fun. Maybe it’ll try it also.

[DizzyDesii]

I’ll have some movie recommendations for you by then haha :)

[Ad_Quid_Orator]

Working on research, exercising and trying to find a new set of hobbies to decompress during my spare time. Although I went on a camping trip ~ a week ago.

While we were sitting around chatting one night a wombat walked up to us and (being pretty drunk) I reached over and scratched it on the head. Later that night, it came back and put its' forehead up against my tent so I gave it another head scratch.

[Anpu23]

Well, you know about the trip. Then came back and started a new job. Back working in cell phones again. I know I said I wouldn't go back but the offer was good.

Good to know you have been productive as well. Have you found work?

[DizzyDesii]

Nope been trying to avoid what you mentioned which was going back to something i worked so hard to get away from. Im just gonna keep applying to something different from it and hope for the best

[Anpu23]

Sounds good

[DizzyDesii]

Its super hard rn tho with what all the economy is going through

[Anpu23]

Keep looking something will click.

[annabananna]

My mom is here visiting for my babies baptism. Today I worked out and currently I’m laying with the baby asleep on me and watching the news. Watching about the tragic shooting in Nashville.

[DizzyDesii]

Aww thats too cute (the first part). But wow i didn't know about Nashville. I honestly watch the news once a month

[annabananna]

Yea I try not to too much because it’s so negative but I live in Nashville so I’m watching.

[DizzyDesii]

Like i didn't even know about the tornadoes in MS until people in other states text me about it the day after. I dont watch the news even when its regarding my own state lol

[Fabiloso]

Did ypu happen to see Violent Night? Probably a top tier Christmas movie for me. Gives that Home Alone vibe but in brutal yet family fun kinda way.

[DizzyDesii]

Not yet. But i used to love this film called Santas Slay with evil killer Santa Bill Goldberg. Hilarious film

[Fabiloso]

Haha I think I know the one you're talking about. I never watched it though.

[douride2]

I have been trying to deal with my auto insurance company the adjuster & the auto body shop since last Friday. My truck was hit while I was parked in town. It isn't much damage but those guys sure like to do paperwork.

[DizzyDesii]

Man thats crazy. I hope you're okay and that it wasn't a hit and run

[douride2]

I'm fine. I wasn't in the vehicle. It was hit in a parking lot & then they drove away. I can still drive the truck with out any issues.

[DizzyDesii]

I wouldve asked to see the store cameras to see if they caught the tag on video

[douride2]

Doubt if there is any. I park way out the far side of the lot. No worries though. I have full coverage. They called it a hit & run. No deductible & nothing against my insurance policy. It won't affect my rates or so they are telling me.

[DizzyDesii]

Oh yea im not too worried about coverage. I just have no respect for people who do stuff like that and try to get away with it

[douride2]

That is pretty much what the cop said.

[Christoff92]

Made a commitment to mediate listening to relaxing music. To clear all my negative thoughts and past life child trauma.

[DizzyDesii]

Im sorry you went through that :(

[Christoff92]

Hey, it's common for people to b*little others. Especially their own families 🥺

[DizzyDesii]

Oh trust me, i know

[RavVid]

Thinking of changing my career path to tech writing as lower stress.

Working on a kitchen upgrade.

[DizzyDesii]

Hopefully you're more successful in the switch than i was

[RavVid]

My problem will be that while I can write concise instructions, I don't technically know English properly. Nouns verbs and adverbs is about as deep as I go into grammar. .

Elsewhere on this thread I think you indicated you were still looking. Having a job you enjoy is pretty important - such a large part of your life goes into it. What areas are you interested in most?

[DizzyDesii]

The things im interested in, i dont have the skill classes required for it and tbh i know im not gonna try to take them outside of school (in which college ended in 2017)

[RavVid]

Yeah employers are very demanding now. Saw a funny phrase on this. "The survival of the fittest - the exact fit". It surprises me how employers expect you to be exactly tailored for the position they have.

[DizzyDesii]

I can't stand that a lot dont want to train anymore. Even if a person has the experience, every place may want things done a different way and not the exact way it was done elsewhere

[RavVid]

No training any more but they are willing to train people off shore however. Plus complain about skill shortages. Pisses me off a lot.

[DizzyDesii]

Yea its crazy

[AdithyaR]

Honestly nothing special.
Most of my day is either work, cooking, gaming and going to the gym.
I've been also doing some editing work on the manuscript for my next book.

[DizzyDesii]

Ooo whatcha cookin

[AdithyaR]

Mostly regular Indian dishes

[DeeDeeDeVour]

Chillin' on the island of Lanai :)

Too bad we have to go back home tomorrow. :(

[DizzyDesii]

Yea i’d hate to leave vacay

[RobT312]

Lots of snowboarding. Been a great winter and need to take advantage of it !

[DizzyDesii]

So lucky!!

[RobT312]

👍👍 yeah it’s been great

[Phoenix98]

Working and helping the family pay some bills and take care of some stuff after the state fucked us over.

[DizzyDesii]

Damn i hope things get better

[Phoenix98]

Yeah we're taking care of it. But I'm making back up plans just in case.

[coachTanthony]

Trying to get through The Night Agent on Netflix. Pretty good so far.

[DizzyDesii]

Ah okay. Im a cable person (BET, MTV, FX, FOX, ABC, Freeform, Syfy, TNT, TBS, USA, BBC, NBC, AMC, Disney, CN, NICK, ION, CMT, CW, Showtime, Starz, HBO, etc)

[coachTanthony]

I have peacock, netflix, Amazon prime video, paramount plus and Disney. Sometimes I will do the free trials of add ons to prime.

[DizzyDesii]

I dont trust free trials because i know i would forget to quit them in time to avoid that upcoming charge. 90% of whats on those 6 streaming platforms you mentioned starts off on cable OR eventually comes to cable some months later OR is released on dvds in stores. So i dont fall for the trap. Like a lot of the disney shows like Hawkeye and Winter Soldier or Netflix shows like Umbrella Academy or You (which started on Cables Lifetime) were all on dvd in stores by the end of the year that they came out. Even Hulu stuff. Amazon Prime, Peacock and Paramount usually stream things that cable played a year or years before. But Prime is the one who barely releases stuff on dvd so it actually does have to often be bought.

[coachTanthony]

free trials are great. You sign up and immediately cancel it. A pop up appears and says you have cancelled your free trial. You have 14 days remaining etc etc to enjoy this. So just do it right away and it's all good.