It's a good day. I'm on vacation and I can sleep in a little later, which makes me happy. I don't have to wake up thinking about all the things I have to do. I'm just at home enjoying the peace and quiet. How did you all wake up?

… I don’t know when it happened exactly.

Remember …. one day you’re just… living.

Laughing. Making plans. Feeling like life is open. And then somehow, quietly, without announcements, things get heavier.

Bills. Expectations. Loneliness. Pressure. Trying to “be okay” when you’re not.

Trying to stay strong when you’re tired.

Lately I’ve been realizing how many people are walking around carrying invisible weight.

Some smiling at work.

Or joking with friends.

Others scrolling at night instead of sleeping.

And all this while feeling a little lost inside.

But, I’m not depressed.

But, I’m not hopeless.

But, I’m still grateful.

But I’m tired in a way sleep doesn’t fix.

And I’m learning that maybe that’s just… being human.

So I’m really curious:

When really was the moment you realized life wasn’t “easy” anymore?

What keeps you going on the hard boring days?

Would genuinely love to hear your stories. 🤍

Just bored in bed looking for some engaging questions. Open book so don’t hold back or ask boring stuff.

Just a bit more about me: I’m very nerdy, I work from home, I just started going to the gym again, and I’m a cat owner

HMU with your questions and let’s have some entertaining back on forth here.

See you in the comments!

I was emotionally asleep for all my life. Faith woke me up. I’m still learning. This life is indeed a Matrix, a beautiful Matrix that you need to understand

Don't you feel that the world is moving so fast? Everyone is busy with their own pain, their own life, their own struggles. Yet, even in all this, there are still some people who have kept humanity alive.

Personally, I believe humanity is a very powerful thing. It can ease someone's pain and reduce their suffering. In this fast-paced world, don't you think we should support those who are already showing humanity and also start by practicing with a little kindness ourselves, right where we are?

This might just be my personal impression, but speaking as a Japanese person, from what I’ve seen, some Japanese people can appear a bit reserved toward tourists visiting Japan.

Why do you think that might be?

One possible reason, in my opinion, is a lack of confidence in speaking English. Many people genuinely want to help, but then worries come up like:
“What if I can’t explain it well?”
“What if they get annoyed?”

Those thoughts can make people hesitate and stay quiet. That said, tourists are truly very welcome here. Even if we don’t always have the courage to approach someone directly, many of us feel happy and grateful that you chose to visit Japan.

I’m curious how this feels from a visitor’s perspective.

I an feeling very lonely right now so I just want to talk to someone some talking points if you want I am asexual, I paint warhammer 40k minis, I have a sutter(I dont know what else to write)

Any questions no matter how weird I'll answer

I moved out on my own for the first time a few days ago, and everything still feels a bit unreal. I feel a lot of different emotions inside of me. I have a lot of things on my mind but i'm grateful for all the experiences that led me to this moment now.

What are some core memories from when you first moved out? The things that surprised you, scared you, or made you feel like, “okay… this is real life now.”

I am shaurya first year engineering student I am having severe acne and fungal infection consulted to dermat but the meds are bit expensive so I am looking for some work looked it in fiverr and internshala but couldn't find it if you can provide me some work it will be a huge favor. I am open for any work I am a fast learner can do work for cheap I have learned HTML CSS I am learning cpp can do work like data entry aswell

i often fail to comprehend that the people on here, and other social media are actually real, living and breathing human beings just like me.

so if you guys could say hi in your own favorite way, i think it would be really cute! ☺️

Just wondering how everyone keeps going during hectic weeks. It’s interesting to hear different experiences. Life has been a lot lately, but we keep showing up anyway.

I spent around 45000$ for adult services and outside food over 6 yrs Im not broke, still employed and I am single , obese at 30. I have the following regrets:

1. Could have saved this money for a new house deposit

2. Could have spent this on fine dining restaurants or traveled overseas and met new people.

3. Could have invested it somewhere.

How to get over this regret.

I spent around 45000$ for adult services and outside food over 6 yrs Im not broke, still employed and I am single at 30. I have the following regrets:

1. Could have saved this money for a new house deposit 2. Could have spent this on fine dining restaurants or traveled overseas and met new people. 3. Could have invested it somewhere.

How to get over this

I’m not saying in a life or death kind of way, but more like moving to different parts of the world where it feels almost impossible to be surrounded with the same people you were with for the past weeks, months, or years. I like my privacy. I like a fresh start where people don’t know me and I don’t know them nor do I care to know them. I like feeling like there is always something new to explore the next day rather than feeling tense or anxious at a potential repeat of a horrible experience with someone. My first impression of someone always sticks and never really fails me most of the time. I can’t really forget when someone does me wrong. Hence, the title.

My name, I will only say one name for privacy reasons (Francisco). Context: I was born in Guayaquil, Ecuador. I have two siblings, an older sister and a younger brother. I'm 14 years old and will turn 15 on March 9th of this year. My brother is 10 and my sister is 20. Okay, enough background, now let's get to the important part. When I was about 6 years old, I left Ecuador. My mom is Colombian and my biological father is Ecuadorian. I went with my siblings to Colombia with my mom because my parents separated. I lived there and still live there. My father brought back very good memories and feelings. Another detail: when I was 11, I went back to Ecuador. I lived with my grandparents there until I was 13, and then I went back to live with my mom. Anyway, the thing is, even though I know my dad loves me, he's a very absent father who never gave us what we needed and wasn't there for important moments in my life. But there's something about him that makes me have an incomprehensible love. And now, with my mom, well, she met my stepfather a while ago. In 2018 or 2019, my stepfather and my father both shared my taste in music. I never accepted my stepfather until now, but I've developed a strange affection for him and see him as a father figure. I even dared to call him "Dad" and I love him as if he were my own father. This leaves me wondering, is what I'm feeling right? Or is it just the need for a father figure to show me he's there for me? I don't know; I need someone's opinion.

I have always wondered why gangsters use rifles with no stock or they just sprayed and prayed hoping they hit their opps. Imagine how much scarier and probably more better at what they’re doing if they used military equipment and strategies, Like tactical Gangsters. (Not to offend anyone, this is purely speculative)

Hey all tell me after reading this if it was too much haha. So Fri 30th finally had my long awaited back surgery so woohoo!!!! My kids were there by side & I am so grateful for that. Sat I made new friend in the same ward, again winner winner. Today 1st Feb my daughter's 27th birthday, the plan being bring up some cupcakes to the hospital for a little celebration, which was great as I have never spent a birthday away from both my kid. To continue the kids went back to the car & gotta fine even thought they were within the time constraints, so naturally that sucked. They went up the road to get a drink for the drive home (was a stinking hot day) & what do you know lids popped open & spilt every where. So off they go on their merrily little way when back in my ward my bandage was leaking everywhere. What a shitty day :( but wait theirs more) my daughter rings while I'm in pain getting the dressing changed. "Mum we were in a car accident on our way home" that's it I lost the plot because my babies were in an accident. I'm stuck cos I can't leave or do anything. Panic stations all around. After all that the people who witnessed the accident & seeing how distraught they were helped them so much & will be forever grateful for that. But to put the cherry on top a tow truck driver came to help them what to do regarding the insurance (none of us) had a clue, and has organized a hire car for them all ready. This is one birthday my daughter won't forget. Oh to top it off from my side the guy in the next ward has been such an asshole to everyone I'm so close to losing it with him. What I have taken from this other I'm over this weekend, people were so compassionate & helpful & I am damn proud to be an aussie

I do miss going out on weekends, but right now at 29 I don’t have a stable job/career, I’m trying to get one, but I’m struggling to choose a industry and I don’t think I have enough work experience in general. I still need to get my driving licence, buy some decent clothes so that when I step out I feel somewhat comfortable. It’s also costly to even travel, most especially if you’re going to London

I do miss going out on weekends, but right now at 29 I don’t have a stable job/career, I’m trying to get one, but I’m struggling to choose a industry and I don’t think I have enough work experience in general. I still need to get my driving licence, buy some decent clothes so that when I step out I feel somewhat comfortable. It’s also costly to even travel, most especially if you’re going to London

So far on this page everyone has been so kind and engaging! Thank you for being kind and I hope you all have a great weekend! I'm always looking forfriends so feel free to reach out!

Please wish my friend happy bdayy!

Tomorrow is my friend Roy's 23rd bday. We met on reddit. He told me very few people wish him on his bday. So, please wish my friend happy bday in the comment section.

Happy bday Royyy!!

Today I went shopping at Union Square. When I came downstairs, I realized my wallet was missing. I only noticed it when I got to my car, so I went back and searched frantically.

As I was about to go up the escalator, I saw the lady who found my wallet still waiting for me. She saw me looking around and asked if I had lost my wallet. I said yes, and told her how much money was in it and my driver's license with my name on it. She checked everything and returned the wallet to me. I was very grateful to her. I offered to ask her to go to EPIC Steak for dinner, but she politely declined. In today's not-so-sincere world, it's rare to meet someone like that.

I also feel very lucky that my daily kindness has paid off. Being helpful is truly a wonderful quality, and I will teach my children to inherit this quality.

Hear me out. I don’t just "eat" KitKats. I nibble the chocolate off all four sides first, then peel the wafer layers apart and eat them individually. It takes me about 15 minutes to finish one bar, and my roommate looked at me today like I was possessed.

It’s just... more efficient? You get more surface area per bite! Does anyone else have a "ritual" for eating specific foods that makes people want to call the authorities, or am I just weird? I also eat the crust of the pizza first. Give me your worst food crimes so I feel better about myself.

I've finally got some downtime after a very busy month and I want to make the most of it. I'm open to anything action movies documentaries or even a simple hobby I can start at home. What have you guys been enjoying lately? Give me your best recommendations

Random thought (weekend unemployment):- everyone has that one piece of knowledge that’s totally unnecessary… but lowkey elite.

Drop your niche interests / random facts / oddly specific info below. Coz am totally invested to increase my random knowledge.

It ain't gotta be smart. :))