The Basics Name: B Age: 30's Pronouns: she/her Country: US
The New Year Do you have any resolutions?: Not really. I'm kind of a weird one when it comes to resolutions. I more so like to call them goals instead because I feel that doesn't limit my time to accomplish a specific task. Having a yearly deadline is more stressful lol.
Are there any new books, music, games, shows, etc. that you want to dive into?: I'd like to read more, just in general. Some specific ones would be the few Dean Koontz books Hubby and I have. Also with music and games in general, I'd like to expand our shared playlist with more metal and synthwave. Elder Scrolls Online has been whispering in my ear to play it more so I will likely dive back into that world!
Are there any small or big events that you're planning for this year?: Not really. We need to continue to catch up and get on top of our finances (which have struggled this last year) so there's that.
Any new interests/hobbies that you'd like to try out?: I'd more so like to learn new things to sew and to make, such as jewelry. That's really been my only focus when it comes to creative hobbies. Writing has been on the backburner for a while, but I'd eventually like to read the "Writing Fiction for Dummies" that we own and apply what I learn from that!
Did you accomplish your resolutions from last year?: Honestly, I don't even remember if I made any goals at the beginning of last year lmao. (It's been a very rough year so my memory is very foggy)
What were your favorite memories from the past year?: While it was a rough year, I cherish all the snuggles from Hubby and my dog, Mister. One huge one that stands out though is from here recently when we were spending time with Mister. He was laying in my lap, enjoying all the loves I was giving him and then Hubby came over to us and sat down. Mister left my lap and plopped down in his, laying a paw on Hubby's belly. That's one of the sweetest things I'd every seen from Mister.
Do you have any new years traditions?: Not really. We used to watch the ball drop on TV, but otherwise, my family and I would just make snacks to enjoy for the evening.
Is there anything you'd like to do more of in 2023?: More snugs from Hubs is always a want and need lol. But overall, I just want to continue to enjoy life, even though I live with depression. I also want to sew a lot more too. I've been kind stagnant with my sewing, but I miss making things. Lastly, I want to save more money, even if it's just a bit at time, it's still better than nothing. I can think of many times this last year that a savings would have greatly helped.
The New Friends What kind of friend(s) are you searching for?: I'm very open to friending those who I share commonalities with, but I'd love gaming and creative hobby friends! But to also add to this, I want to make friends to talk to and have an actual friendship with.
What do you like to read about?: What makes you, you! Also, creative projects, games you're playing, question memes, life happenings etc. I'm not picky. However, if you're posts are heavily into kinks, I'm not against friendship, but I just won't have much to say to it. (I'm very much of a "whatever makes you happy" kind of person. If it makes a person happy to do a certain thing, then I'm happy. I just may not have anything to say to it.)
How often do you check your friends feed?: Currently, it hasn't been a lot, but I'm going to be more active since life has calmed down a lot. Before the year go really rough for us, I'd usually check every other day.
Do you have any deal-breakers?: Trump Supporters, covid deniers, those who are heavily conservative, bigots, and racists. I keep my opinions to myself, but I just won't get along with those things listed. Mine and Hubby's motto in life is just don't be a dick to others. Life is hard for many and you never know what the people around you are going through.
Do you mind reading about fandom?: I like to read about fandom. My only thing is if I'm not into a specific fandom, I may not have much to say to it. I still like to read about it though!
If so, what fandoms would you like to read about?: I'd love more Animal Crossing (and Pikmin) friends! I religiously play New Horizons and Pocket Camp so it would be fun to read about and enjoy that with friends. Hubby and I play that alot, as well as Pikmin Bloom.
Currently... Reading: I don't remember the last time I had extra time to read :c Watching: Mainly youtube now days. Various youtubers, such as Linus Tech Tips and ChilledChaos, among the many we watch. Playing: Alot. Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp, Pikmin Bloom, Pokemon Go, Animal Crossing: New Horizons and heavily modded Skyrim lol. Thinking about: Side jobs to do to help our income. Hobby/Interest: Unfortunately, because of work, games and chores, I haven't been doing much. Planning for: A small get together with my parents for new years, aside from that, not much else.
Thank you for sharing those! I actually made sweetrolls for my family and I waaaaay back in 2015 (I think) and they came looking okay. If I can find the picture, I'll share :D
I feel like a few of our interests overlap... I am a gamer but I don't tend to post much about it. honestly I'm kind of in a phase where I'm not sure what the hell I'm doing here on dreamwidth but feel free to check out my profile/journal and add me if you like.
I agree that it seems like our interest overlap. It's cool to see another Pikmin fan! A few months ago, I went through the same thing of feeling like "why am I here?". For me, I love interacting with friends so I had my answer, at least for myself.
I will say I have (somewhat, give or take) frequently posted about depression before when I've went through my episodes, so I could understand if you don't want to read that. I always make a comeback though and my posts after don't reflect anything depressing. I just wanted to mention that ahead of time, in case it's a deal-breaker
it's not a super huge interest of mine right now, but the second game is one of my big favorites.
oh, no, that's fine. it's hard for me to be clearer about what I mean by what is on my profile without it being super wordy, so I kept it simple because I like my profile to stay... relatively simple. I'm also way more ok when it's clarified what the entry is about in that case or if a cut is used. not saying you have to do that, though. so, no worries! I guess I oughta add something to my pinned journal entry for clarification.
Oh nice! I only have 3 Deluxe, but I'm hopeful to find a copy in the future on ebay or used somewhere in the city.
I understand though, no worries! When I've done a profile before, I try to keep it clean and short too.
I've always put anything like that behind cut when I have talked about it. I do private posts for really heavy stuff to get it out of my brain so that doesn't see the light of day. But I will add you now :D
I've got a Wii copy that I will never play again lol used to rent the GameCube version back when renting games was a common thing. kinda miss that! demos are more generously provided these days, but demos are usually a bit too short to get a feel for what the game might really be like. ah well. I do a lot of emulation on my nice gamer computer now... gonna replay Pikmin 2 one day.
"Writing has been on the backburner for a while, but I'd eventually like to read the "Writing Fiction for Dummies" that we own and apply what I learn from that!"
I also want to get back into writing this year :) I recently read Stephen King's "On writing" (even though I only liked this book 11/22/63 and I don't really read horror stories) and it has quite a few writing tips as well!
Oh awesome, writing buddies! I went to read your post of "On Writing" and it sounds interesting. I haven't read too much Stephen King in the past but I do have respect for him
I think you sound very interesting and nice and would be interested in adding you! I'm in my thirties and from the US as well, but living in Norway, so my journal is mostly about expat life here. I manage a book club and plan to get more involved with the arts again this year. I also write about dating and my social life and work. Let me know if you have any questions!
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Date: 2022-12-31 08:58 pm (UTC)Name: B
Age: 30's
Pronouns: she/her
Country: US
The New Year
Do you have any resolutions?: Not really. I'm kind of a weird one when it comes to resolutions. I more so like to call them goals instead because I feel that doesn't limit my time to accomplish a specific task. Having a yearly deadline is more stressful lol.
Are there any new books, music, games, shows, etc. that you want to dive into?: I'd like to read more, just in general. Some specific ones would be the few Dean Koontz books Hubby and I have. Also with music and games in general, I'd like to expand our shared playlist with more metal and synthwave. Elder Scrolls Online has been whispering in my ear to play it more so I will likely dive back into that world!
Are there any small or big events that you're planning for this year?: Not really. We need to continue to catch up and get on top of our finances (which have struggled this last year) so there's that.
Any new interests/hobbies that you'd like to try out?: I'd more so like to learn new things to sew and to make, such as jewelry. That's really been my only focus when it comes to creative hobbies. Writing has been on the backburner for a while, but I'd eventually like to read the "Writing Fiction for Dummies" that we own and apply what I learn from that!
Did you accomplish your resolutions from last year?: Honestly, I don't even remember if I made any goals at the beginning of last year lmao. (It's been a very rough year so my memory is very foggy)
What were your favorite memories from the past year?: While it was a rough year, I cherish all the snuggles from Hubby and my dog, Mister. One huge one that stands out though is from here recently when we were spending time with Mister. He was laying in my lap, enjoying all the loves I was giving him and then Hubby came over to us and sat down. Mister left my lap and plopped down in his, laying a paw on Hubby's belly. That's one of the sweetest things I'd every seen from Mister.
Do you have any new years traditions?: Not really. We used to watch the ball drop on TV, but otherwise, my family and I would just make snacks to enjoy for the evening.
Is there anything you'd like to do more of in 2023?: More snugs from Hubs is always a want and need lol. But overall, I just want to continue to enjoy life, even though I live with depression. I also want to sew a lot more too. I've been kind stagnant with my sewing, but I miss making things. Lastly, I want to save more money, even if it's just a bit at time, it's still better than nothing. I can think of many times this last year that a savings would have greatly helped.
The New Friends
What kind of friend(s) are you searching for?: I'm very open to friending those who I share commonalities with, but I'd love gaming and creative hobby friends! But to also add to this, I want to make friends to talk to and have an actual friendship with.
What do you like to read about?: What makes you, you! Also, creative projects, games you're playing, question memes, life happenings etc. I'm not picky. However, if you're posts are heavily into kinks, I'm not against friendship, but I just won't have much to say to it. (I'm very much of a "whatever makes you happy" kind of person. If it makes a person happy to do a certain thing, then I'm happy. I just may not have anything to say to it.)
How often do you check your friends feed?: Currently, it hasn't been a lot, but I'm going to be more active since life has calmed down a lot. Before the year go really rough for us, I'd usually check every other day.
Do you have any deal-breakers?: Trump Supporters, covid deniers, those who are heavily conservative, bigots, and racists. I keep my opinions to myself, but I just won't get along with those things listed. Mine and Hubby's motto in life is just don't be a dick to others. Life is hard for many and you never know what the people around you are going through.
Do you mind reading about fandom?: I like to read about fandom. My only thing is if I'm not into a specific fandom, I may not have much to say to it. I still like to read about it though!
If so, what fandoms would you like to read about?: I'd love more Animal Crossing (and Pikmin) friends! I religiously play New Horizons and Pocket Camp so it would be fun to read about and enjoy that with friends. Hubby and I play that alot, as well as Pikmin Bloom.
Currently...
Reading: I don't remember the last time I had extra time to read :c
Watching: Mainly youtube now days. Various youtubers, such as Linus Tech Tips and ChilledChaos, among the many we watch.
Playing: Alot. Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp, Pikmin Bloom, Pokemon Go, Animal Crossing: New Horizons and heavily modded Skyrim lol.
Thinking about: Side jobs to do to help our income.
Hobby/Interest: Unfortunately, because of work, games and chores, I haven't been doing much.
Planning for: A small get together with my parents for new years, aside from that, not much else.
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Date: 2023-01-01 07:05 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2023-01-02 10:08 pm (UTC)Thoughts
Date: 2023-01-02 06:31 am (UTC)I highly recommend the Elder Scrolls Cookbook. We have enjoyed many of those recipes.
>> I'd more so like to learn new things to sew and to make, such as jewelry. <<
This site has some great patterns:
https://www.allfreesewing.com/
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Date: 2023-01-02 10:43 pm (UTC)I will say I have (somewhat, give or take) frequently posted about depression before when I've went through my episodes, so I could understand if you don't want to read that. I always make a comeback though and my posts after don't reflect anything depressing. I just wanted to mention that ahead of time, in case it's a deal-breaker
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Date: 2023-01-02 11:41 pm (UTC)oh, no, that's fine. it's hard for me to be clearer about what I mean by what is on my profile without it being super wordy, so I kept it simple because I like my profile to stay... relatively simple. I'm also way more ok when it's clarified what the entry is about in that case or if a cut is used. not saying you have to do that, though. so, no worries! I guess I oughta add something to my pinned journal entry for clarification.
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Date: 2023-01-03 03:36 am (UTC)I understand though, no worries! When I've done a profile before, I try to keep it clean and short too.
I've always put anything like that behind cut when I have talked about it. I do private posts for really heavy stuff to get it out of my brain so that doesn't see the light of day. But I will add you now :D
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Date: 2023-01-03 12:27 pm (UTC)used to rent the GameCube version back when renting games was a common thing. kinda miss that! demos are more generously provided these days, but demos are usually a bit too short to get a feel for what the game might really be like. ah well. I do a lot of emulation on my nice gamer computer now... gonna replay Pikmin 2 one day.
ah, then yeah, no problem at all!
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Date: 2023-01-02 05:15 pm (UTC)I also want to get back into writing this year :) I recently read Stephen King's "On writing" (even though I only liked this book 11/22/63 and I don't really read horror stories) and it has quite a few writing tips as well!
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