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Posted in motorcycle accidents Posted 2 years ago
I'm so sorry that you and your family are going through a rough time, but I hope your loved ones are able to recover to the point of happy and successful lives. I know you might feel helpless not being able to be physically there to support them, but your support with what you're doing now means more than you know. I'm not sure how to offer advice for coping, but I may suggest looking for support groups in your area. Reading your previous posts how you're worried about affording therapy, I think support groups can be an inexpensive alternative in the meantime.

One of my friends was involved in a motorcycle accident with her boyfriend earlier this year, and she got the worst of it. I won't go into detail, but she lost one of her feet and became an amputee just below the knee. She's thankfully out of the hospital and sorting through life, and I believe she plans on getting prosthetics down the road, but her boyfriend is sooo supportive of her, plus her family of course. Outwardly, she takes it like a champ, but I'm sure inwardly, she's got her own battles.

Just today we were coming home and there was a motorcyclist driving like a maniac as he weaved between cars. Really wish there was a cop around to correct that behavior. I see a lot of motorcyclists around here driving erratically and it drives me nuts that they don't acknowledge there's a thin line between life and death. Or maybe they have a death wish, but that doesn't mean they need to get others involved.
Yep, happens a lot with old people (I work with them for a living). A lot of times when we recognize that their behavior is off, we can narrow it down to a UTI. Not always the case, thankfully.
Posted in Another Newbie in the House Posted 2 years ago
@Starry: Aww, that's nice you got to meet Chester and have that experience with him. <3 I didn't go to my first concert until I was 21, not because I didn't want to go to concerts before then, but just never thought to ask I guess? My first concert was amazingly enough at my university's campus (not sure how they pulled that off), but it was with Cobra Starship lol.

I like Todoroki and Tsuyu as well, and have had the pleasure of meeting Tsuyu's English voice actor, Monica Rial, AND got called 'Froppy' by the English voice actor for All Might, Christopher Sabat. <3 That last part happened when I started asking a question directed at him and Justin Briner (Midoriya voice actor) during a panel at MegaCon in Orlando earlier this year. I prefer watching completed series as well, but newer stuff is great too because I like the new ideas brought to the anime world.

A J-pop festival sounds fun, although I'd be lost when it comes to relevant artists. xD I don't drive either, but luckily I have family who does and loves going to cons. ^^; I hope you're able to enjoy some larger cons someday! The biggest one I've been to so far was a 4-day event, but I only got to go for 2 days. It was suuuuper exhausting, but also hella fun! I love going for the voice artist panels and of course the artist alleys, because I love buying art. Recently bought a binder to stick most of our pieces in, at least until we get a house where we can hang some of it.
Posted in Another Newbie in the House Posted 2 years ago
@Starry: Oh yeah, I forgot about finding random barf around the house. =n=; Definitely don't want more of that.

So sorry the shows got cancelled on you. That's one of my regrets in life, was I never got to see Linkin Park live, and the loss of Chester really hurts still. Honestly that band was kinda like my gateway band to getting me into rock, because I didn't really appreciate the older rock, and I'm in my early 30s.

As much as I love MHA, I have to rewatch the series because I've only watched it once. xD Katsuki Bakugo is my favorite, and I'm hoping to go see his English voice actor at a con in a couple months! Mugen Train was sooo good, as well as the series for it. JJK0 was really good in theaters as well. I'd just managed to rewatch the series before seeing that movie, but I feel like you wouldn't necessarily need to finish the series to be in the loop with the movie. I don't blame you when it comes to Naruto. xD Definitely too many fillers, but one day I'll rewatch the series sans fillers since there are guides for episodes that aren't fillers. I know Gurren Lagaan can be hard for some to get used to if they're not into older animation style and/or mecha, and honestly normally I'm not much into either of those, but an ex of mine got me to watch the first episode with him on a date and I got hooked haha. There's a couple characters in there that will always be my favorite of all anime characters. As for FMA, I'll rewatch that series as well someday since there's a lot I've forgotten. It's easy for me to forget some things when it feels like I've watched a lot! Have you been to any cons?
Posted in Another Newbie in the House Posted 2 years ago
@Starry: You're welcome! I think the only bad thing about having more than 2 cats would be the litter box cleanup. xP I've listened to all those bands except maybe The Birthday Massacre, I think, and seen some of them live as well. Foo Fighters put on a phenomenal live show, and I'm fortunate to have seen Sound Garden as well. Thinking of rock artists I've been listening to a lot recently but also for years, I love Bad Omens, Motionless In White, Palisades, Palaye Royale, and just honestly so many more. As for anime, I've been meaning to watch Fruits Basket 2019, but keep forgetting about it lol. Might try Jojo's since I know it's sooo popular, although I'm not quite used to the art style. I've slowly been getting through Spy x Family, and I love it so far! The facial expressions Anya makes gets me. xD Current favorite series of mine are My Hero Academia, Demonslayer, and Jujutsu Kaisen, but I love older series like Inu Yasha, Gurren Lagaan, Naruto (I can't get into Boruto though), and Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood, to name a few.
Posted in Another Newbie in the House Posted 2 years ago
@Starry: Welcome to Voltra!

I too love animals, especially cats, and I have 2 of them. xD Would love to have more, but my lease only allows for 2 animals. I also love rock music and anime. What are your favorite bands and favorite series?
@star2000shadow: I know some people who don't flinch when it comes to scary things. xD And no rush! There's no time limit for me to hold. I don't want you to stress. I see you made another cute avi! <3
@star2000shadow: You're welcome, and thanks! I like making scary avis, but I'm a weenie when it comes to scary things irl. xD
Posted in Terrible Tuesday - Rant in ALL CAPS Posted 2 years ago
PEOPLE ARE GARBAGE SOMETIMES, AND INSTEAD OF TAKING LESS ENERGY TO BE NICE, THEY'RE DOING EVERYTHING THEY CAN TO MAKE OTHERS MISERABLE!! THEY NEED A SWIFT KICK WHERE THE SUN DON'T SHINE, IF YOU ASK ME!!

COVID IS SWEEPING THROUGH SOME OF OUR STAFF, AND I SWEAR IF ONE MORE OF MINE GETS SICK, I'M GONNA LOSE IT!! KEEP. YOUR. MASKS. ON. COVID. IS. STILL. EFFING. HERE!!! AND WASH YOUR FILTHY HANDS, YA FILTHY ANIMALS!!!
@star2000shadow: You're welcome, and cute avi!
@star2000shadow: No problem, and take your time earning the last of the volts. :) Let me know when you've added the rest, and I'll complete my parts of the trade!
@star2000shadow: I don't mind lol. I doubt this Mari Lwyd is going anywhere anytime soon, so happy to hold for you. :) Shall I start a trade?
@star2000shadow: I'd be happy to hold for you if you'd like?

Also I checked out your shop, and I'd be cool with taking your Leo as part of the trade for 3k value? I also accept items from my wishlist, which can be found in my signature. :)
Posted in Roe v. Wade Posted 2 years ago
@Anarchist Beauty: I'm just beside myself with how this even became a thing. I KNOW why, because we never codified it into law, but you would think that proven science would be a factor here at some point.

Color me optimistic or whatever, but I have a feeling that this too shall pass. There's no way, I think, that this can last forever. Not with the inevitable death toll this will bring.

By the way, forced pregnancy is considered a crime against humanity, but we can ignore that, right?