BethrynUnhappiness is MandatoryRegistered Userregular
edited July 2019
Honest question [chat]:
Did you ever find you stopped emotionally engaging with fiction after a certain age?
I didn't really notice it happening, as if I were the boiled toad in this case, but on looking back at the things I enjoyed 15 or so years ago, I realised how much I cared for the characters and their viewpoints and struggles, and even stranger, still retain those emotions today. And how almost everything I watch nowadays, I often enjoy, but in the vague sense of it being well crafted or well written, or how fresh it is. Not by letting the characters live in my head the same way I used to.
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...and of course, as always, Kill Hitler.
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Sir Landsharkresting shark faceRegistered Userregular
Did you ever find you stopped emotionally engaging with fiction after a certain age?
I didn't really notice it happening, as if I were the boiled toad in this case, but on looking back at the things I enjoyed 15 or so years ago, I realised how much I cared for the characters and their viewpoints and struggles, and even stranger, still retain those emotions today. And how almost everything I watch nowadays, I often enjoy, but in the vague sense of it being well crafted or well written, or how fresh it is. Not by letting the characters live in my head the same way I used to.
Yes. On the plus side, suspense, horror and action media don't cause me hours/days of stress and upset like they used to.
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I keep the house at 73. I tried 75 last year and it made me not feel great, and the dog wasn't happy. At the same time since October last year my average energy bill was $80 because I used windows+fans or my neighbors heat because I am on the second floor. Leaching all that heat.
Did you ever find you stopped emotionally engaging with fiction after a certain age?
I didn't really notice it happening, as if I were the boiled toad in this case, but on looking back at the things I enjoyed 15 or so years ago, I realised how much I cared for the characters and their viewpoints and struggles, and even stranger, still retain those emotions today. And how almost everything I watch nowadays, I often enjoy, but in the vague sense of it being well crafted or well written, or how fresh it is. Not by letting the characters live in my head the same way I used to.
I'm not sure if I never stopped or if I never did at all.
Did you ever find you stopped emotionally engaging with fiction after a certain age?
I didn't really notice it happening, as if I were the boiled toad in this case, but on looking back at the things I enjoyed 15 or so years ago, I realised how much I cared for the characters and their viewpoints and struggles, and even stranger, still retain those emotions today. And how almost everything I watch nowadays, I often enjoy, but in the vague sense of it being well crafted or well written, or how fresh it is. Not by letting the characters live in my head the same way I used to.
I definitely engage less, but if I go back to the IPs that really got me in formative years they can still ruin my life lol
(like, Good Omens was my favorite book as a teen and the new series brought me to my emotional knees -- or like, Naruto.)
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I'd love it if you took a look at my art and my PATREON!
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AtomikaLive fast and get fucked or whateverRegistered Userregular
I’m finally at a financial point in my life where I can use my free time to indulge in my interests, and I simply do not want to anymore. Very frustrating.
Ah well. First world problems, I reckon.
If you need me, I’ll be laying here.
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Blameless Cleric An angel made of sapphires each more flawlessly cut than the last Registered Userregular
I’m finally at a financial point in my life where I can use my free time to indulge in my interests, and I simply do not want to anymore. Very frustrating.
Ah well. First world problems, I reckon.
If you need me, I’ll be laying here.
saving up for the Amy Visits BC Pre-Christmas Extravaganza
I’m finally at a financial point in my life where I can use my free time to indulge in my interests, and I simply do not want to anymore. Very frustrating.
Ah well. First world problems, I reckon.
If you need me, I’ll be laying here.
saving up for the Amy Visits BC Pre-Christmas Extravaganza
Indeed. Basically just trying to not spend any money or eat junk until after surgery so I can come see you without being destitute and fat
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BethrynUnhappiness is MandatoryRegistered Userregular
I'm not sure if I never stopped or if I never did at all.
Like I said, I didn't notice until re-engaging with something I hadn't seen for decades and realising how utterly different it felt seeing it compared to things that I love today. Maybe give it a try?
...and of course, as always, Kill Hitler.
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Blameless Cleric An angel made of sapphires each more flawlessly cut than the last Registered Userregular
I’m finally at a financial point in my life where I can use my free time to indulge in my interests, and I simply do not want to anymore. Very frustrating.
Ah well. First world problems, I reckon.
If you need me, I’ll be laying here.
saving up for the Amy Visits BC Pre-Christmas Extravaganza
Indeed. Basically just trying to not spend any money or eat junk until after surgery so I can come see you without being destitute and fat
I’m finally at a financial point in my life where I can use my free time to indulge in my interests, and I simply do not want to anymore. Very frustrating.
Ah well. First world problems, I reckon.
If you need me, I’ll be laying here.
saving up for the Amy Visits BC Pre-Christmas Extravaganza
Indeed. Basically just trying to not spend any money or eat junk until after surgery so I can come see you without being destitute and fat
I am PUMPED
AUNT TIME
Yuuuusssssss
I’m ready to get stupid, hopefully my post-op body will be just as ready
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AtomikaLive fast and get fucked or whateverRegistered Userregular
Metallica's playing a 20th anniversary S&M concert in September with the San Francisco Symphony and Michael Tilson Thomas conducting.
Nosebleeds start at $500.
Floor starts at $2000...
Nah. They’re hella old and haven’t made a good album since the 80s. Pass.
I know I am not cool, but is an S&M concert what I think it is?
S&M contains performances of Metallica songs with additional symphonic accompaniment, which was composed by Michael Kamen, who also conducted the orchestra during the concert.
One of the greatest live performances, and one of the greatest live albums, of all time.
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AtomikaLive fast and get fucked or whateverRegistered Userregular
Things I’m supposed to do tonight:
- arrange next Dallas trip (Atomikid’s birthday! And he’s starting kindergarten! Aghhhhaa!)
- peruse local events calendar to find something social to do (homework from therapist)
- Pay bills
- Cook dinner
- Put away laundry
I might get one of those done. Probably dinner.
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Did you ever find you stopped emotionally engaging with fiction after a certain age?
I didn't really notice it happening, as if I were the boiled toad in this case, but on looking back at the things I enjoyed 15 or so years ago, I realised how much I cared for the characters and their viewpoints and struggles, and even stranger, still retain those emotions today. And how almost everything I watch nowadays, I often enjoy, but in the vague sense of it being well crafted or well written, or how fresh it is. Not by letting the characters live in my head the same way I used to.
Yes. On the plus side, suspense, horror and action media don't cause me hours/days of stress and upset like they used to.
*eats a juicy grape*
You're welcome for the pineapple, Canada
*stammers* it's...it's a hybrid tho
I definitely engage less, but if I go back to the IPs that really got me in formative years they can still ruin my life lol
(like, Good Omens was my favorite book as a teen and the new series brought me to my emotional knees -- or like, Naruto.)
I'd love it if you took a look at my art and my PATREON!
Kamiro my mortgage is $1700 and my house is I think 2100 square feet
Tell the DoD to stop building offices in the middle of no where. And I will take the metro again. Also tell metro to stop being on fire.
Might as well, but I’ll have to see if my kiddo wants to live in Middle Earth
I had an apartment like that recently. I never actually turned the heat on, radiant heat from everyone else got me fine, and was occasionally too hot!
I'd love it if you took a look at my art and my PATREON!
Ah well. First world problems, I reckon.
If you need me, I’ll be laying here.
saving up for the Amy Visits BC Pre-Christmas Extravaganza
I'd love it if you took a look at my art and my PATREON!
At least Cinders and I are splitting the rent
I am this tired
Running a bath rn
Indeed. Basically just trying to not spend any money or eat junk until after surgery so I can come see you without being destitute and fat
I am PUMPED
AUNT TIME
I'd love it if you took a look at my art and my PATREON!
Have you looked into sexual forms of gratification?
Nosebleeds start at $500.
Floor starts at $2000...
Yuuuusssssss
I’m ready to get stupid, hopefully my post-op body will be just as ready
Nah. They’re hella old and haven’t made a good album since the 80s. Pass.
I know I am not cool, but is an S&M concert what I think it is?
One of the greatest live performances, and one of the greatest live albums, of all time.
- arrange next Dallas trip (Atomikid’s birthday! And he’s starting kindergarten! Aghhhhaa!)
- peruse local events calendar to find something social to do (homework from therapist)
- Pay bills
- Cook dinner
- Put away laundry
I might get one of those done. Probably dinner.
time to start saving!
I don’t know, but I’m not finding out
Hybrid? Pff mine is a full electric.
It’s not a very important country most of the time
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