how's life been guys

[WirryWoo]

Honestly, not so well.

I have been having continuous arguments with family about my own choices in life, dealing with a micromanaging boss who makes my current job miserable as hell, working on some financial and stability concerns, and losing a ton of sleep over all of these stressors in my life.

Only things keeping me afloat are my supportive friends and my loving partner. A lot lately, it's been quite challenging for me to find enjoyment in my life but thankfully I have a supportive group of people to keep me company.

I really do hope this will all pass sooner than later. It's frustrating to tolerate so much irrationality, selfishness, and greed nowadays.

[kommisar]

Originally Posted by lurker

yoooooooo
starting a new job
sober for nearly 90 days
sketching furry stuff occasionally
letting gender questions sink in
i feel alright for once
it's great
love yall

this is probably the best thing I read in this whole thread. rly glad to see ya boi lurker doing well.

I'm 32, getting married in a week and a half, have a rly good job and a house in a NB suburb surrounded by hick French people. Life's pretty good tbh. I'm almost at a point where I can start helping others which would be ideal.

I also got 2 bunnies last year

[samurai7694]

inb4coolboyrulez0 (saw you lurking hust before I posted and had to bring back an old meme lol)

I wrote music for three short films all within a months time. One of them won best documentary at my university's film festival and will be one of five chosen to be shown in LA

Might have a Zoom meeting with one or even two Hollywood film music orchestrators in hopes that I can start making *real* money soon

Getting promoted at my job, can't complain since the pay is minimal but I get paid to just sit all day and assist students with basic computer stuff

Still unsure if I'm destined to stay in Miami or move to LA for work but I'm keeping options open

[flashflash account]

I broke my leg so now there's something interesting about me

[ToonE156]

Originally Posted by T-Force

bro has that GIGACHAD chin

[MarcusHawkins]

Also pursuing a Master's, albeit fully online (MBA w/ Music Business concentration)
Getting constantly annoyed by how noisy the house is every damn day (I finally had to purchase silicone earplugs, they help but I'm still annoyed, I just want my peace)
Performing with several community instrumental groups and choirs
Arranging music for high schools
Potentially becoming a marching band pit captain at my high school soon

Always thinking of ways to find the next step to pursue my vision

[Funnygurl555]

Originally Posted by WirryWoo

Honestly, not so well.

I have been having continuous arguments with family about my own choices in life, dealing with a micromanaging boss who makes my current job miserable as hell, working on some financial and stability concerns, and losing a ton of sleep over all of these stressors in my life.

Only things keeping me afloat are my supportive friends and my loving partner. A lot lately, it's been quite challenging for me to find enjoyment in my life but thankfully I have a supportive group of people to keep me company.

I really do hope this will all pass sooner than later. It's frustrating to tolerate so much irrationality, selfishness, and greed nowadays.

I totally relate to the family thing. Mine are quite disappointed with me, and it still stings sometimes; however, they can also fuck off with that noise. I also recently left a job that I felt miserable at (I liked the job and was good at it [rare] but the culture there sucked). I should have stayed at that job career-wise I think, but I have too low of a tolerance for bullshit. So for what it's worth, you're probably more resilient than I am for dealing with an annoying boss.

I'm glad you have people in your corner who support you.

Originally Posted by Zyxel

finally got accepted for insurance so i can afford medication

been going to service projects to try and help alleviate some of the suffering in the world

not doing great but im doing a lot better than i was a year ago

what kinda service projects and what kinda medication?

Originally Posted by Akaunei

been on the grind to change my "skinny fat" problem

i actually got a few real ass irl friends in school, so that's always good

yeah just tryna live in high school, not treating it like some "my only goal is to survive" thing

I started going back to the gym recently too. Progress is an ass to wait for, but working out really helps with mental health

Also grats on having friends LOL but really though. I'm sure you hear this all the time, but high school won't really matter down the line. The important thing really is to survive.

Originally Posted by ToonE156

Finished my first HS track season

My older brother is graduating high school

Im in the last stretch for my freshman year so I'm just trying to get tests done and live in the moment

thinking about applying for a summer job

and contemplating what i want to do after high school.

so yeah I'm doing good but a little stressed.

how do you work if you're 14. if i were you though i would work. omg having money while being a kid. brooooo. then you can save up and get a car when you're 16 and ride around???

It's also okay if you don't know what you wanna do. Really. Even if you might think you know you could be wrong. When I was your age I thought I was gonna be a doctor. 12 years later and that's not happening :P

However, if you're considering college, actually think about how you're gonna pay for it. That's way more important IMO than knowing how your path's gonna look

Originally Posted by XelNya

Also Cat says: cute baby kitty

hi electric orange :B

Originally Posted by gold stinger

OH MY GOD

Originally Posted by Wiosna

Trying to find and apply to direct PhD programs for sociolinguistics or cultural studies because overseas fully funded MA programs are impossible to find. Going through multiple professors' work over and over makes me cry and stresses me out.

oof, good luck. i have no idea how that works but i do know phd apps are a shit process. are you applying to start in 2024?

i'm basically paying full price for my master's which is a huge L and why i'm working full time on top of it

Originally Posted by kommisar

this is probably the best thing I read in this whole thread. rly glad to see ya boi lurker doing well.

I'm 32, getting married in a week and a half, have a rly good job and a house in a NB suburb surrounded by hick French people. Life's pretty good tbh. I'm almost at a point where I can start helping others which would be ideal.

I also got 2 bunnies last year

where's the bunnies. also early congrats on marriage!

Originally Posted by samurai7694

inb4coolboyrulez0 (saw you lurking hust before I posted and had to bring back an old meme lol)

I wrote music for three short films all within a months time. One of them won best documentary at my university's film festival and will be one of five chosen to be shown in LA

Might have a Zoom meeting with one or even two Hollywood film music orchestrators in hopes that I can start making *real* money soon

Getting promoted at my job, can't complain since the pay is minimal but I get paid to just sit all day and assist students with basic computer stuff

Still unsure if I'm destined to stay in Miami or move to LA for work but I'm keeping options open

your life seems so cool man i've been creeping your fb. i'm happy for you

potentially moving to LA sounds big though!

Originally Posted by flashflash account

I broke my leg so now there's something interesting about me

why'd u break your leg

Originally Posted by MarcusHawkins

Also pursuing a Master's, albeit fully online (MBA w/ Music Business concentration)
Getting constantly annoyed by how noisy the house is every damn day (I finally had to purchase silicone earplugs, they help but I'm still annoyed, I just want my peace)
Performing with several community instrumental groups and choirs
Arranging music for high schools
Potentially becoming a marching band pit captain at my high school soon

Always thinking of ways to find the next step to pursue my vision

why are you getting an mba specifically? i'm also doing (nearly) all of my master's online which is GREAT
as for the noise thing if it's something that can be addressed I'd speak with your housemates about it. better than eventually hating them eh?

t-force your cat is cute but go away

[MarcusHawkins]

Originally Posted by Funnygurl555

why are you getting an mba specifically? i'm also doing (nearly) all of my master's online which is GREAT
as for the noise thing if it's something that can be addressed I'd speak with your housemates about it. better than eventually hating them eh?

To preface, I found that in order to thrive in today's society in music, I need to supplement it with business skills; music and business are becoming more and more intertwined.

Specifically, I'm pursuing the program to gain the skills needed to pursue my vision; founding an ensemble that fosters a genre of percussion and choir music. I'm doing this online to save money, and have the flexibility to also continue performing with several musical ensembles.

The noise thing really isn't all that bad, even though I get annoyed, I do get my peace most of the time, and I'm finding my earplugs are a great solution.

[flashflash account]

why'd u break your leg

pick one

thought it was the easiest path to a career in acting

I wanted to be more like my idol gordon hayward

[Funnygurl555]

Originally Posted by flashflash account

pick one

thought it was the easiest path to a career in acting

I wanted to be more like my idol gordon hayward

Originally Posted by FreezinIce

FFA playing 4D chess in Gemity while us mortals are stuck on this gay earth

letters

[Akaunei]

Originally Posted by Funnygurl555

I started going back to the gym recently too. Progress is an ass to wait for, but working out really helps with mental health

Also grats on having friends LOL but really though. I'm sure you hear this all the time, but high school won't really matter down the line. The important thing really is to survive.

at this point it's my diet. my appetite is small and i ain't as much of a big eater as i was tbh. i could train as hard as i wanted but not make a lot of progress if my eating isn't on track.

[XelNya]

Also since everyone else is posting cat pictures

I also never actually life updated

Cat and I got engaged, otherwise not much change here

[Funnygurl555]

wait WHAT

[Netjet!]

Super good. Getting married in 2 months, and Director of Ops at the company I am working at (on track for VP)

[justin]

Originally Posted by Netjet!

Super good. Getting married in 2 months, and Director of Ops at the company I am working at (on track for VP)

Congrats, both huge

[lurker]

yall are awesome

Originally Posted by Wiosna

Trying to find and apply to direct PhD programs for sociolinguistics or cultural studies because overseas fully funded MA programs are impossible to find. Going through multiple professors' work over and over makes me cry and stresses me out.

wishin the best for ya

Originally Posted by T-Force

gato

Originally Posted by kommisar

I'm 32, getting married in a week and a half, have a rly good job and a house in a NB suburb surrounded by hick French people. Life's pretty good tbh. I'm almost at a point where I can start helping others which would be ideal.

I also got 2 bunnies last year

congrats duuuuuuuude, can't escaper le chiac tho huh xp

Originally Posted by samurai7694

I wrote music for three short films all within a months time. One of them won best documentary at my university's film festival and will be one of five chosen to be shown in LA

Might have a Zoom meeting with one or even two Hollywood film music orchestrators in hopes that I can start making *real* money soon

bro. this is so fucking cool. hope you go far with it~

Originally Posted by XelNya

Also since everyone else is posting cat pictures

I also never actually life updated

Cat and I got engaged, otherwise not much change here

cute kittyyyyyyyy, also congrats yo

[Zeta64]

super good!
graduating with a b.s. in comp sci in december this year.
starting as a full-time software engineer after graduation. (not going for masters, lol).
been picking up bouldering/rock climbing as a hobby and have made some friends through that.
just hit one year with my gf.
started doing simfile judging just recently which is helping me contribute more to a game that I enjoy, glad to be helping out within the community.
yeah, can't complain, everything is going super smooth.

[revolutionomega]

Howdy y'all!

Life is pretty good!

Wife and I bought a house Dec '22, thinking about having a kid in the next couple years.

Dog turned 10 and according to our vet is the healthiest Puggle they've ever seen, especially for his age.

Sister moved in with her long time boyfriend across the country finally which I'm very happy about because she deserves all the happiness in the world.

Got a small promotion at my job and have still retained being one of the top 3 salespeople in my role while taking on some managerial-type responsibilities.

Competing in travel tournaments in all of Kickball, Dodgeball, and DDR which is pretty fucking great.

Completed a lifelong goal of having a DDR (SMX) stage in my house with a pretty dope setup that allows me to play much more often.

Glad to see everyone here is living life and making moves!

[Sky Kitten]

I may as well.

Life's gotten a bit better! I graduated last year with my BBA in Accounting (thinking of post-grad, but maybe later), worked one job, started another recently, and I'm loving it so far! I went from public accounting to corporate in a startup investments company (I'm SO glad to not work with time sheets anymore.)

I've been engaged since 2021 and am set to get married this July to my fiance on our 6 year anniversary. :')

Since last year, I've gained two new cats and they cause havoc (but are adorable)! One of the new cats is 3 and the other is a year old. My oldest cat is now 16 with the second oldest being 15. We had a bit of a health scare recently with the 15 year old, so he was taken to the vet recently... he's thankfully doing much better after an examination revealed he will have to deal with a heart murmur for the rest of the life and was dehydrated. After some good medications, he is back to his cuddly, loving self.

I've been set on bettering myself both physically and mentally. I've definitely struggled with some anxiety and depression for a very long time and because of the events that happened in my life over the past few years, I've neglected my well-being. Working my last tax season and personal drama didn't help, either. I have some suspicions that I may have ADHD, so that is something I'll have to get myself tested for in the future on top of the previous things mentioned. When it comes to physically, I've been trying to get myself back into walks, bowling, swimming, etc. My plan for the summer is to get a helmet so I can take my fiance's bike and just cycle to a nearby town or down a beautiful trail.

Other than that, I've been watching hockey, playing trivia games, travelling locally when I can, and enjoying the simple things in life. I hope everyone is doing well here. <3

[Starlight562]

I love Ally!!!

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Life for the most part for me has been both very happy and very difficult. I've been dealing with a lot since 2022 regarding my 13 year old sister and my mom. I had to make some difficult decisions to testify as a witness against my mom in order to give my little sister a better chance at life. It's hard having to speak up against someone who has been there your whole life, but I would have never felt okay with myself allowing the cycle to continue.

Thankfully, my sister is in a better home now (with her dad), and she's doing much better for herself in a positive environment. I'm still learning now to having a life without my mom, but I would sacrifice that relationship again if it meant my sister would be okay. I just hope my mom heals herself and is able to understand why I had to do it one day, and we can repair what was broken.

Regarding the very happy, I am ALSO engaged and to MrPreggers (Fitsum!). We've been engaged since November of 2022, and our wedding date is November 4th, 2023. I've been having so much fun wedding planning, and it's nice seeing it all come together as the date comes closer. It's going almost a little too fast, we are less than 6 months away from the big day, and I'm a little scared I won't have enough time!! But it'll all be okay.♥♥

I have been at my current job for over a year now as an admin assistant at a family-owned tool & die company. There comes different types of work drama with it all being family there, but it's definitely the best job I've ever had, and they're all so good to me and treat me like I'm family too.

I wish the best for all of you. I wish you all so much happiness and positive futures. Keep working for your goals, I'll be cheering you on!!