I can see!
Jul. 13th, 2025 10:32 pm![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
silver_chipmunkI slept very late this morning, after 1:00 in fact, but when I got up, my blurred vision had cleared, and now I can see! It's amazing. My left eye seems to be actually a bit better than my right eye for the first time ever. So I am very happy about that.
The only downside is that I really can't see close up. I will have to get reading glasses. Right now I've been using the bifocal section of my glasses, which works. But I really need dedicated readers now.
Anyway. Last night I finished the Ben Aaronovitch, Stone and Sky, and after I finished that, I read the Lois McMaster Bujold Penric novella, The Adventure of the Demonic Ox. So I was up late reading.
Got up finally and had breakfast and coffee. Then I went to the Starsky and Hutch creative work session. I actually got some writing done, and I think I can actually finish something, maybe in time for the SHarecon Countdown Calendar.
I did that until a little after 6. then puttered online til a bit before 7:00 when I Teamed the FWiB. We talked for a nice long time, and then at 8:30 I called Middle Brother. He is doing well.
I texted withmashfanficchick about what we want to binge next, and i texted with nancy about the results of the Outing Park Meeting today.
That's about all I did today.
Gratitude List:
1. The FWiB.
2. Good books.
3. My Nook.
4. I can see!!!
5. The Starsky and Hutch fandom.
6. Family.
The only downside is that I really can't see close up. I will have to get reading glasses. Right now I've been using the bifocal section of my glasses, which works. But I really need dedicated readers now.
Anyway. Last night I finished the Ben Aaronovitch, Stone and Sky, and after I finished that, I read the Lois McMaster Bujold Penric novella, The Adventure of the Demonic Ox. So I was up late reading.
Got up finally and had breakfast and coffee. Then I went to the Starsky and Hutch creative work session. I actually got some writing done, and I think I can actually finish something, maybe in time for the SHarecon Countdown Calendar.
I did that until a little after 6. then puttered online til a bit before 7:00 when I Teamed the FWiB. We talked for a nice long time, and then at 8:30 I called Middle Brother. He is doing well.
I texted with
mashfanficchick about what we want to binge next, and i texted with nancy about the results of the Outing Park Meeting today.That's about all I did today.
Gratitude List:
1. The FWiB.
2. Good books.
3. My Nook.
4. I can see!!!
5. The Starsky and Hutch fandom.
6. Family.
My vision is clearing!
Jul. 12th, 2025 10:16 pmsilver_chipmunkI got up at about 9:30 this morning and had breakfast and coffee, then showered and dressed. Then I took the 28 bus to my Al-anon meeting. I missed one just barely, so I was a little late, but not badly.
The meeting was very good, larger than usual. Afterward there were 8 of us that went to the diner. I got a bacon, egg, and cheese on a croissant, and iced coffee. I got a ride most of the way home, so I didn't get a chance to try out the transfer to the 12 from the 13. Next week maybe.
Got home, the cottage deeds have arrived, but I haven't looked at them yet. I put in my second eyedrop for the day, and went to the Starsky and Hutch chat, We had a good time, and chatted til a bit past 6:00.
Cousin Nancy texted me. The OUting Park meeting is tomorrow, and she wanted to know if I would allow her daughter Sophie to be my proxy as she was afraid there might be some things we'd want to prevent, like excess tree removal. I trust Nancy so I said yes.
A bit before 7:00 I put in my third eyedrop, and then Teamed the FWiB. We talked for an hour and a half, and it as fun.
I checked Barnes and Noble's website and discovered that the new Bujold novella, The Adventure of the Demonic Ox, was available for download, so I downloaded that. I haven't started reading it yet though, I had to finish the Aaronovitch book, Stone and Sky, first.
I also called the Kid, who didn't pick up, so I texted her about the deeds and the proxy. No reply yet,
Then I played solitaire til pet feeding time, because I was falling behind in the Events.
My vision is starting to get less blurry now. I am excited about seeing better. It's still pretty smudgy, but definitely better than yesterday,
Gratitude List:
1. The FWiB,
2. My vision is clearing.
3. My meetings and the people there.
4. Starsky and Hutch fandom.
5. My family.
6. The new Bujold is available!
The meeting was very good, larger than usual. Afterward there were 8 of us that went to the diner. I got a bacon, egg, and cheese on a croissant, and iced coffee. I got a ride most of the way home, so I didn't get a chance to try out the transfer to the 12 from the 13. Next week maybe.
Got home, the cottage deeds have arrived, but I haven't looked at them yet. I put in my second eyedrop for the day, and went to the Starsky and Hutch chat, We had a good time, and chatted til a bit past 6:00.
Cousin Nancy texted me. The OUting Park meeting is tomorrow, and she wanted to know if I would allow her daughter Sophie to be my proxy as she was afraid there might be some things we'd want to prevent, like excess tree removal. I trust Nancy so I said yes.
A bit before 7:00 I put in my third eyedrop, and then Teamed the FWiB. We talked for an hour and a half, and it as fun.
I checked Barnes and Noble's website and discovered that the new Bujold novella, The Adventure of the Demonic Ox, was available for download, so I downloaded that. I haven't started reading it yet though, I had to finish the Aaronovitch book, Stone and Sky, first.
I also called the Kid, who didn't pick up, so I texted her about the deeds and the proxy. No reply yet,
Then I played solitaire til pet feeding time, because I was falling behind in the Events.
My vision is starting to get less blurry now. I am excited about seeing better. It's still pretty smudgy, but definitely better than yesterday,
Gratitude List:
1. The FWiB,
2. My vision is clearing.
3. My meetings and the people there.
4. Starsky and Hutch fandom.
5. My family.
6. The new Bujold is available!
Bonjour! :)
Jul. 13th, 2025 12:45 amjavert posting in ![[community profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/community.png){kind=small}
addme_fandomName: Sam(ifer)
Age Group: early 30s
Country: Austria
Subscription/Access Policy: I don't (currently) make locked posts. Other than that, anyone is free to subscribe, unsubscribe, grant access, revoke access, etc.
About Me/Other Info: I'm a French guy who's constantly trying to post more on this website, and right now what my brain craves is more activity on my Reading page. o7 I'm participating insunshine_revival which has been helping with the posting, but my Reading page is pretty slow and I'd really like to get more people on there so we can all post alongside each other. Or something. I'm mostly looking for people who post about fandom stuff, but the actual fandom isn't super important to me (though if we have fandoms in common, that's great!) I'm more into the vibe of shared enthusiasm/passion, you know? I'll show you the little (size neutral) guys (gender neutral) that make my heart soar, you'll show me yours. That sort of stuff.
Main Fandom: My main fandom is Pokémon, specifically Pokémon X&Y. It's been my ride or die for over a decade now, though I've been a general/more casual Pokémon enjoyer since 1999. I love the creatures (all generations, though I don't know the ScaVio ones very well yet) and I love the characters (especially the Kalosian ones, but my heart is open to most of them.) In general, I'm largely into the games, and not so much into the rest, but that doesn't mean I dislike it.
Other Fandoms: Non-exhaustive list, because I can never remember what I like: .flow, A Series of Unfortunate Events (books & show), Ace Attorney, Amphibia, Animal Crossing, Arcane, Assassin's Creed (mostly Unity), BEASTARS, Far Cry 4, Final Fantasy (7, 9, 15), James Bond (Craig era), The Legend of Zelda, Minecraft, Mob Psycho 100, Petscop, Pokémon GO, Portal (1&2), Severance, Silent Hill (2&4), Sonic the Hedgehog (games & movies), Squid Game, Star Wars (movies), Stardew Valley, Super Paper Mario, Tales of Symphonia, Undertale/Deltarune, Vocaloid, Yakuza/Like a Dragon, Yume Nikki, Yuppie Psycho.
OTPs and Ships: My OTP is Professor Sycamore/Lysandre from Pokémon X&Y! Unbeatable! Number one forever! On my death bed I will be thinking about them! Other than that, here's a selection of ships I've been into in the last few years: Redd/Nook (Animal Crossing) Sade/Arno (Assassin's Creed) Ibuki/Louis (BEASTARS) Ganondorf/Link/Zelda (The Legend of Zelda) Serizawa/Touichirou (Mob Psycho 100) Eusine/Morty, Serena/Shauna, almost any male character/Lysandre (Pokémon) In-ho/Gi-hun (Squid Game) Zelos/Regal (Tales of Symphonia) Tachibana/Oda, Majima/Nishiki (Yakuza/Like a Dragon)
Fannish Activities: I draw and write! This year has rendered me a bit too swamped to do much of either (I haven't written anything in months and I miss it a lot) but these are my two main fannish endeavors. I also frequently participate in events (mostly exchanges, but not always) and sometimes even mod/host them. I also have a (WIP) fansite for Pokémon X&Y!
Non-Fannish Interests: Right now, I'm super into webdev and web design. I also like and am curious about all kinds of arts and crafts (trying to get back into sculpting and painting lately, also picked up cross-stitching through one of my partners.) I miss taking long walks around a lake, and I love animals (I have two cats!) I also enjoy washing the dishes...
Age Group: early 30s
Country: Austria
Subscription/Access Policy: I don't (currently) make locked posts. Other than that, anyone is free to subscribe, unsubscribe, grant access, revoke access, etc.
About Me/Other Info: I'm a French guy who's constantly trying to post more on this website, and right now what my brain craves is more activity on my Reading page. o7 I'm participating in
sunshine_revival which has been helping with the posting, but my Reading page is pretty slow and I'd really like to get more people on there so we can all post alongside each other. Or something. I'm mostly looking for people who post about fandom stuff, but the actual fandom isn't super important to me (though if we have fandoms in common, that's great!) I'm more into the vibe of shared enthusiasm/passion, you know? I'll show you the little (size neutral) guys (gender neutral) that make my heart soar, you'll show me yours. That sort of stuff.Main Fandom: My main fandom is Pokémon, specifically Pokémon X&Y. It's been my ride or die for over a decade now, though I've been a general/more casual Pokémon enjoyer since 1999. I love the creatures (all generations, though I don't know the ScaVio ones very well yet) and I love the characters (especially the Kalosian ones, but my heart is open to most of them.) In general, I'm largely into the games, and not so much into the rest, but that doesn't mean I dislike it.
Other Fandoms: Non-exhaustive list, because I can never remember what I like: .flow, A Series of Unfortunate Events (books & show), Ace Attorney, Amphibia, Animal Crossing, Arcane, Assassin's Creed (mostly Unity), BEASTARS, Far Cry 4, Final Fantasy (7, 9, 15), James Bond (Craig era), The Legend of Zelda, Minecraft, Mob Psycho 100, Petscop, Pokémon GO, Portal (1&2), Severance, Silent Hill (2&4), Sonic the Hedgehog (games & movies), Squid Game, Star Wars (movies), Stardew Valley, Super Paper Mario, Tales of Symphonia, Undertale/Deltarune, Vocaloid, Yakuza/Like a Dragon, Yume Nikki, Yuppie Psycho.
OTPs and Ships: My OTP is Professor Sycamore/Lysandre from Pokémon X&Y! Unbeatable! Number one forever! On my death bed I will be thinking about them! Other than that, here's a selection of ships I've been into in the last few years: Redd/Nook (Animal Crossing) Sade/Arno (Assassin's Creed) Ibuki/Louis (BEASTARS) Ganondorf/Link/Zelda (The Legend of Zelda) Serizawa/Touichirou (Mob Psycho 100) Eusine/Morty, Serena/Shauna, almost any male character/Lysandre (Pokémon) In-ho/Gi-hun (Squid Game) Zelos/Regal (Tales of Symphonia) Tachibana/Oda, Majima/Nishiki (Yakuza/Like a Dragon)
Fannish Activities: I draw and write! This year has rendered me a bit too swamped to do much of either (I haven't written anything in months and I miss it a lot) but these are my two main fannish endeavors. I also frequently participate in events (mostly exchanges, but not always) and sometimes even mod/host them. I also have a (WIP) fansite for Pokémon X&Y!
Non-Fannish Interests: Right now, I'm super into webdev and web design. I also like and am curious about all kinds of arts and crafts (trying to get back into sculpting and painting lately, also picked up cross-stitching through one of my partners.) I miss taking long walks around a lake, and I love animals (I have two cats!) I also enjoy washing the dishes...
Eye surgery
Jul. 12th, 2025 12:58 amsilver_chipmunkGot up at 7:45 at mashfanficchick's. Showered and dressed, and walked to Starbucks for coffee. Then Ubered over to the eye surgeon.
The surgery was really not bad. They gave me 10 mg of Valium beforehand, and filled my eye with lidocaine, and there were no problems.
Then after it was all over, it was only around 10:30, so instead of waiting in the area we Ubered back to zer place where I slept for two hours.
Then at 3:00 we took the bus back over and got there with enough time to have lunch at the halal restaurant next door.
Finished in time for my appointment, and went back over to the surgeons. Everything looked good, they took off the eye shield though I have to wear it at night for a week. I also have sunglasses I have to wear for a month,
Went back tomashfanficchick's and took another small nap.
Then the Mets game was delayed by rain in Kansas City so I Teamed the FWiB while we waited.
The game was going by the time I finished, and I watched til 11:00 and then Ubered home.
Fed the pets, put in an eye drop, and started here,
Gratitude List:
1. The FWiB.
2.mashfanficchick
3. The surgery went well.
4. Air conditioning.
5. Naps.
6. Bed soon.
mashfanficchick's. Showered and dressed, and walked to Starbucks for coffee. Then Ubered over to the eye surgeon.The surgery was really not bad. They gave me 10 mg of Valium beforehand, and filled my eye with lidocaine, and there were no problems.
Then after it was all over, it was only around 10:30, so instead of waiting in the area we Ubered back to zer place where I slept for two hours.
Then at 3:00 we took the bus back over and got there with enough time to have lunch at the halal restaurant next door.
Finished in time for my appointment, and went back over to the surgeons. Everything looked good, they took off the eye shield though I have to wear it at night for a week. I also have sunglasses I have to wear for a month,
Went back to
mashfanficchick's and took another small nap.Then the Mets game was delayed by rain in Kansas City so I Teamed the FWiB while we waited.
The game was going by the time I finished, and I watched til 11:00 and then Ubered home.
Fed the pets, put in an eye drop, and started here,
Gratitude List:
1. The FWiB.
2.
mashfanficchick3. The surgery went well.
4. Air conditioning.
5. Naps.
6. Bed soon.
Just fast
Jul. 10th, 2025 11:37 pmsilver_chipmunkPosting from my phone. Spent the day at mashfanficchick's place. We watched the last of The Lincoln Lawyer. I called Middle Brother, he's fine. We had halal food for dinner. I briefly Teamed the FWiB. Spending the night to go to my eye surgery tomorrow.
mashfanficchick's place. We watched the last of The Lincoln Lawyer. I called Middle Brother, he's fine. We had halal food for dinner. I briefly Teamed the FWiB. Spending the night to go to my eye surgery tomorrow.Storage unit
Jul. 10th, 2025 03:33 amsilver_chipmunkI got up at 10:30ish and had breakfast and coffee, then showered and dressed, and headed over to mashfanficchick's place.
I got there by 1:00, and the movers texted at a bit after that they would arrive by 2:30. So a bit before 2:00 we Ubered over.
The movers got there, and they moved everything into the storage unit. There was much more room left than I expected, truthfully I am puzzled. But that's OK. It is done.
Somashfanficchick and I took the bus to the subway and then ate at Chipotle which was very good. Then we took the subway back to zer apartment and settled in.
I skipped my D&D game, which was cancelled anyway, so that's OK.
We watched five I think, episodes of The Lincoln Lawyer. Then I Ubered home.
Now it's time for bed.
Gratitude List:
1. The FWiB, didn't Team but emailed.
2. Oldest Brother's stuff is moved.
3.mashfanficchick
4. The Kid thinks she did good on her job interview today.
5. Good TV.
6. Fresh cherries.
mashfanficchick's place.I got there by 1:00, and the movers texted at a bit after that they would arrive by 2:30. So a bit before 2:00 we Ubered over.
The movers got there, and they moved everything into the storage unit. There was much more room left than I expected, truthfully I am puzzled. But that's OK. It is done.
So
mashfanficchick and I took the bus to the subway and then ate at Chipotle which was very good. Then we took the subway back to zer apartment and settled in.I skipped my D&D game, which was cancelled anyway, so that's OK.
We watched five I think, episodes of The Lincoln Lawyer. Then I Ubered home.
Now it's time for bed.
Gratitude List:
1. The FWiB, didn't Team but emailed.
2. Oldest Brother's stuff is moved.
3.
mashfanficchick4. The Kid thinks she did good on her job interview today.
5. Good TV.
6. Fresh cherries.
Sunshine Revival 2025 #2 (Journaling)
Jul. 10th, 2025 01:45 ammxcatmoon
The sun is just starting to disappear behind the horizon and crickets can almost be heard over the music and the laughter echoing through the carnival night. You can't see any stars yet, but the twinkling lights of an amusement ride are highlighting the graceful curves of a swan boat and the high arching hearts of the entrance. Grab the hand of a sweetheart or a sweet friend and embark on a journey through the…
Challenge #2
Tunnel of Love
Journaling: The romance of summer! What do you love? Write about anything you feel sentimental about or that gets your heart pumping.
( Read more... )And here's one of my favorite photos. I took it at a county fair in 2011:
It's not my job, man
Jul. 9th, 2025 08:08 pmmxcatmoonYes, I'm a lot less stressed these days. A co-worker even mentioned how I sounded happier the other day.
( But I'm gonna ramble a bit anyway... )
( But I'm gonna ramble a bit anyway... )
Hello
Jul. 9th, 2025 01:54 amjayregee posting in addmeName: Regis
Age: 46
I mostly post about: I am Bipolar. So, it varies. My mood, life and fandoms seem to be the main topics of conversation. Plus, my homosexuality is on topic so my post can get to be adults only. Since it's FRIENDS ONLY there are no warnings.
My hobbies are: making icons, video games, my movie collection. (PHYSICAL MEDIA RULES!)
My fandoms are: Doctor Who, various yaoi anime, Friday the 13th and other horror movies, mystery TV shows like Perry Mason and Columbo. I am also big on the MCU AND DCU.
I'm looking to meet people who: Other gay men and allies. I do not have much a support system at home. So being bipolar I tend to need someone to listen. Even if they do not comment. Also, if I get to be too much, just skip the post. LOL!
My posting schedule tends to be: daily/weekly/monthly/sporadic/etc I try to get at least 3 posts a week in unless we didn't pay the internet bill.
When I add people, my dealbreakers are: Homophobes, racists, MAGA and other Trump supporters.
Before adding me, you should know: I can be a whiner from time to time. It's my way of getting my feeling out. If that isn't for you, I understand.
Age: 46
I mostly post about: I am Bipolar. So, it varies. My mood, life and fandoms seem to be the main topics of conversation. Plus, my homosexuality is on topic so my post can get to be adults only. Since it's FRIENDS ONLY there are no warnings.
My hobbies are: making icons, video games, my movie collection. (PHYSICAL MEDIA RULES!)
My fandoms are: Doctor Who, various yaoi anime, Friday the 13th and other horror movies, mystery TV shows like Perry Mason and Columbo. I am also big on the MCU AND DCU.
I'm looking to meet people who: Other gay men and allies. I do not have much a support system at home. So being bipolar I tend to need someone to listen. Even if they do not comment. Also, if I get to be too much, just skip the post. LOL!
My posting schedule tends to be: daily/weekly/monthly/sporadic/etc I try to get at least 3 posts a week in unless we didn't pay the internet bill.
When I add people, my dealbreakers are: Homophobes, racists, MAGA and other Trump supporters.
Before adding me, you should know: I can be a whiner from time to time. It's my way of getting my feeling out. If that isn't for you, I understand.
Nice to Meet You ♥
Jul. 9th, 2025 01:07 ammelanindollxo posting in addmeName: Jasmine ♥
Age: 30s
I mostly post about: my life, thoughts, my wins & lessons. I like to think deeply and analyze situations or people, and take time to reflect. I'm very much into self-growth, and focusing on a healthier lifestyle may include recipes, as well as currently watching and reading. Overall, it's a special place to connect with others.
My hobbies are: reading, dancing/listening to music, binge watching random shows, meditating, yoga, knitting, buying notebooks and not using them fully, researching vitamins, online shopping, baking, cooking and juicing.
My fandoms are:not really into fandoms too much anymore, however, if you enjoy it, I don't judge since I have moments.
I'm looking to meet people who: I'd love to make some new friends on here, as a LJ vet. I'm looking for anyone who wants to connect, enjoys commenting, and is active. I'm open-minded and pretty down-to-earth.
My posting schedule tends to be: Most likely weekly, and I'll be a pretty active commentor =)
When I add people, my dealbreakers are: not into the haters, homophobic, racists, politics-focused types - I spread love and that's what I appreciate in return.
Before adding me, you should know: I'm Canadian & pretty new to DW but definitely not new to journaling since I used to be on LJ for years. I comment and I am not shy. I'm looking to interact with anyone 21+. I spread love, I enjoy uplifting others, helping ppl through healing, and just being a genuine person. Feel free to add me ♥
Some of my posts may be nsfw, I'm raw & explicit sometimes, we're adults going through adult things lol.
Reading day
Jul. 8th, 2025 10:20 pmsilver_chipmunkLast night Stone and Sky, the new Ben Aaronovitch Rivers of London became available, so I downloaded it to my Nook.
Then I had very broken sleep (especially considering I got to bed at 3:30ish). I got up at 10:00 and put in my first dose of the eye drops I need before my surgery Friday, then went back to bed. But I finally got up, around 12:30, had breakfast and coffee, and meant to get my laundry together and take it down.
But it was over 90 degrees out, and felt like 102, so I decided no, stay in and read.
So that's what I did, I read Stone and Sky, in the bedroom with the ac on. I had gotten a call from the movers who are bringing Oldest Brother's stuff to the unit that they would bring it between 2:00 and 4:00 tomorrow, so later I calledmashfanficchick and told her and we made plans.
At 6:00 I got off and puttered online, and emailed Ricky since I never heard back from him about picking me up from the train station, and asked him straight out. Waiting for an answer.
At 7:00 I Teamed the FWiB, We talked til it was time for my meeting at 8:00. The meeting was just me and M. So we ended early, and I had dinner, then went to read again until pet feeding time. Then I fed the pets, and did today's third drop in my eye.
And now it's time for more reading.
Gratitude List:
1. The FWiB.
2. Good books.
3. The delivery tomorrow isn't in the early morning.
4. Air conditioning.
5. Surgery Friday.
6. Able to stay in.
Then I had very broken sleep (especially considering I got to bed at 3:30ish). I got up at 10:00 and put in my first dose of the eye drops I need before my surgery Friday, then went back to bed. But I finally got up, around 12:30, had breakfast and coffee, and meant to get my laundry together and take it down.
But it was over 90 degrees out, and felt like 102, so I decided no, stay in and read.
So that's what I did, I read Stone and Sky, in the bedroom with the ac on. I had gotten a call from the movers who are bringing Oldest Brother's stuff to the unit that they would bring it between 2:00 and 4:00 tomorrow, so later I called
mashfanficchick and told her and we made plans. At 6:00 I got off and puttered online, and emailed Ricky since I never heard back from him about picking me up from the train station, and asked him straight out. Waiting for an answer.
At 7:00 I Teamed the FWiB, We talked til it was time for my meeting at 8:00. The meeting was just me and M. So we ended early, and I had dinner, then went to read again until pet feeding time. Then I fed the pets, and did today's third drop in my eye.
And now it's time for more reading.
Gratitude List:
1. The FWiB.
2. Good books.
3. The delivery tomorrow isn't in the early morning.
4. Air conditioning.
5. Surgery Friday.
6. Able to stay in.