Krikket

/waves

So, tell me about a good thing that happened to you (or that you did, or that you observed) today, please?

Apr 13 at 1:27amWeb
Show threadBearmineApr 13
@Krikket I fixed/replaced a door latch today. So that’s pretty neat.
Show threadKrikketApr 13
@bearmine That is pretty neat! A sense of accomplishment and a working door latch!
Show threadBearmineApr 13
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Show threadplayerVShobbiesApr 13
@Krikket I saw bunnies on my after dinner walk!
Show threadKrikketApr 13
@playerVShobbies beautiful! and you also saw grass, which I particularly appreciate because we got 6" of snow last night. Thank you for sharing with me.
Show threadplayerVShobbiesApr 13
@Krikket I may be in Canada, but luckily am in one of the mostly snow free parts of the country. I hope your days improve soon.
Show threadCommon SparrowApr 13
@Krikket One of the members at the zoo where I work stopped at my entrance booth on her way out to show me pictures of the baby otters, who were all out today and being extremely cute. (I haven't had much opportunity to walk back and catch a look myself, so this was a treat.)
Show threadKrikketApr 13
@CommonSparrow That is a treat. It's hard to feel bad when looking at baby animals, even in photos!
Show threadStaceyApr 13
@Krikket P3’s party went so well! All the kids had a blast on the climbing wall and he said it was the “best party ever.” Last year we invited a lot of kids to make sure he’d have people at his party. This year, all the kids there were his friends (8 kids) and it felt like they knew each other and had fun. very success. 💜
Show threadKrikketApr 13
@Vidyala Oh, I know this was stressing you a bit, so I'm glad it went swimmingly. I haven't been his age in a very very long time, but I think I too would have thought it was the best party ever.
Show threadStacey6d ago
@Krikket Thank you, and yeah it’s always a stressor! I’m glad that it’s over. How are you doing today?
Show threadKrikket6d ago

@Vidyala Today was ... not a good day, but I think I've passed through the worst of it. I did get a super exciting 2 hour panic attack this morning!

I have leaned a bit on several different folks today, and they've guided me through things.

It doesn't matter how thoroughly you think you've worked through past traumas, they're never really gone.

But I knew there'd be bad days and better days for a bit, and I'm still here. Thank you for checking on me. <3

Show threadStacey6d ago
@Krikket This is very close to the event, it’s totally normal that your emotions are really heightened right now. Imagine what you’d tell a friend going through the same thing: this is a big fucking thing! It’s okay that you’re upset! You’re doing your best. Your best is enough. 💜
Show threadStargraceApr 13

@Krikket I was inspired by a friend, and stood up to my extended family about my thoughts re: AI and why especially as an artist (and someone who cares about the environment) I have an issue with it. I explained that I think AI CAN do great things, especially in the science and medical fields, but that generative AI was theft.

I hope you're hanging in there so far! <3

Show threadKrikketApr 13

@stargrace I am, hearing about everyone's small joys in their day is keeping me from wallowing, which is nice.

Good job you on being bold in your convictions!

Show threadStargraceApr 13
@Krikket Thank you! It's something I find difficult to do, so I was quite proud. I don't expect to change anyone's mind, but they needed to know where I was coming from.
Show threadSean6d ago
@Krikket I got to pet three cats and a dog today.
Show threadKrikket6d ago

@llanion THAT'S SO MANY ANIMALS TO PET.

I had been trying not to throw my own comparisons in, but I got a most excellent snuggle in with my dog who sometimes thinks pets are for the purpose of annoying the dog, and that was lovely. <3