I like making surfaces in my home shiny, like my microwave or shower. Would you find a sense of accomplishment cleaning something small like your sink and admiring it? Sometimes I like the squeaky sounds when I scrub a surface… Kind of soothing.

I find if I just focus on a little part at a time, the task seems less daunting and it makes it easier to get started.

No. I’ll take someone at their word about their sexual orientation.

If someone is bi and they only date people of the opposite gender, they’re still bi. They’re not straight but want to be different.

If someone is bi and they only date people of the same gender, they’re still bi. They’re not gay in denial.

If someone says they’re bi, and they’re not… Who cares?

I think it happens often. Doesn’t make it right. I’m sorry she said something so hurtful to you.

If you want advice or just to talk, message me. I will listen.

Curious about the meaning of life? I don’t think we’re really assigned roles. We’re just kind of here. You can just do the minimum if you want, just securing food and shelter. Or you can choose to do more if you have the means. You have the freedom to assign your own meaning to your life. I find most people either pursue religion/spirituality, community service, knowledge, or pleasure.

I did. I do have sleep apnea, but it is mild. Mild enough that they’re hoping that fixing my bite will make the apnea go away. (My bite causes other problems so that would be a big win for me.) They will prescribe a CPAP if it’s not enough.

I’m hoping I’ll respond to these treatments enough that we won’t need to dig any more, but I want to know just in case. It seems like I keep finding more information about how my brain working differently can make things more difficult for me, so I am always curious to read what others say about it.

Yes please. I am always tired too, but we are working on sleep apnea first for me.

Wow, what a maze. Are there accessibility laws that might be violated where this is?

The less I have to worry about the essentials, the happier I am. The essentials being…

• Personal safety

• Access to clean water and food

• Access to healthcare

• Access to housing that is adequate/does not make me sick

I still have to worry about all of the above a moderate amount, so it makes it a lot harder to deal with anything that makes me happy. If I hate my job, all of the above get a lot harder to secure, so I would need to tread carefully. My previous housing situation made me extremely sick, so I had to pay a lot more to find something that didn’t hurt me. (And therefore made it so I have to put off essential medical procedures.)

It’s not all bad, but I would imagine removing those barriers would lead me to the freedom to make decisions that make me happier.

Not at all. My changes are trash and this button reflects that.

Make your home as unattractive to pests as possible. You’re not going to be able to have airflow and keep the pests out of your computer.

Below is a dump of things I did when I had to deal with roaches.

Reduce moisture as much as possible. Roaches love water. Any leaks, even slow ones, should be addressed. Puddles should not be left ever.

Seal up any holes. If they’re coming out of around your outlets, there is some foam sheets you can install behind the plate to seal up that gap.

Seal up your food in your home as best as possible. No bags with clips. You must put it all in airtight containers.

Keep your kitchen and dining area clean. Never leave any dirty dishes out. All leftovers should be dealt with ASAP. Clean your sink, counters, table, and floor.

Take special care to maintain your dishwasher. Clean your garbage disposal daily at the least.

You must only eat in your designated dining room. Do not eat anywhere else.

Clean all of your floors daily. Sweep and mop. Vacuum your couch.

Take out your trash daily at the least.

You will also need to treat for the pests. If you’re sharing walls with other households and they’re not doing the same as you and they are not getting treatments, you have my condolences.

One thing that would make a creep a creep is a power imbalance of some sort. For this to exist if we’re only considering the age gap between adults, is if one adult is so young they’re being taken advantage of.

A 20 year age gap where the younger is early 20’s is creepy, because the younger’s lack of experience makes them vulnerable. A 20 year age gap where the younger is in their 30’s or beyond isn’t, because the younger likely has the maturity to avoid being taken advantage of.

Are there any other factors that would make this creepy, like you have influence over this person’s career? If not, then no worries! Enjoy dating.

Completely agree. The state of the US passenger train system is absolutely pitiful, and useless for any of the trips I needed to take.

If it’s just me, no problem. My partner and child both have it and now it is just chaos because, while they’re still doing their best, I can’t keep up with them. I miss cleanliness.

It means when the government helps people that aren’t me or people I like, or fails to hurt the people I don’t like.

it sucks when I get that wave of productivity and then I try to push myself like that every day and beat myself up when I don’t achieve it.

She is not a kind person if she is only kind when it is convenient for her.

And it’s a start. Make public transportation easier to access. Find public education better. Don’t sic CPS on parents that let their children play outside.

If someone destroys your reputation with lies, that is character assassination.

If your reputation is destroyed by people stating facts, you’re just getting your comeuppance.

Judging by the lack of flared base, the recipient will not be having a good time.

Love the way the local places tend not to have employees that have been so abused they lost all the light behind their eyes.

Dear god, beautiful. Still as pointy and ornery as a housecat too, I imagine.