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[–] isame@hexbear.net 4 points 2 weeks ago

A gnard-kicking gnome is definitely a Pratchett character.

[–] isame@hexbear.net 1 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

I have to be honest - and maybe it's partially a skill issue - but I really can't. I'm running a deficit every week. I'm stuck in rotating CashApp loans. Every week I also end up borrowing 20 to 50 from friends, to be paid back on payday. So wash, rinse, repeat. And I have to visit mutual aid way more often than I'd like. So the honest answer to your question is a negative number, as far as available. As far as what I spend, I don't really know. And I guarantee I'm not spending it smart when I'm stress buying the one meal I get that day because someone came through. So I just get cheap takeout for like 10. Which I know is awful, but I do think it's understandable. I'm trying to do better.

[–] isame@hexbear.net 1 points 3 weeks ago (3 children)

Holy shit, this is perfect. I really fucking appreciate the time and effort you put into this. Thank you so much! I'm saving it to my desktop so when I am ready I can pull it back up easily. I just started a second job, so hopefully within the next month or two I'll finally be able to focus on actually living and saving and budgeting instead of being worse than hand to mouth.

Thank you, again!

[–] isame@hexbear.net 2 points 3 weeks ago (5 children)

I did leave out some important details, I see now.

Unfortunately I've been barely getting by. Assume I have nothing ingredient wise. I have some seasonings, but that's about it. I'll definitely have to build up a supply of essentials. I have some pots and pans. Nothing fancy, but I make do. I have an oven, stove, and microwave.

I'm southeast US. COL around here I feel like is kind of high, but it's no big city. There is a Publix (main grocery around here), an Aldi, Walmart, and Asian market all within a couple miles, which is good because I rely on a bicycle and the bus.

I have no dietary restrictions. I'm trying to move my diet more towards no-meat but I'm not there yet. That said, I welcome meatless suggestions.

[–] isame@hexbear.net 3 points 3 weeks ago

You got me 😂 In my meager defense, I posted this right before bed and had already smoked. I left out a few details I should have included.

[–] isame@hexbear.net 2 points 3 weeks ago

I definitely fixated on specifically mangos for a while last year. They're tasty.

[–] isame@hexbear.net 2 points 3 weeks ago
[–] isame@hexbear.net -1 points 1 month ago

Oh good, I'm too old to be expected to understand wtf this new bit is.

[–] isame@hexbear.net 18 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago)

Antici...

But in all seriousness, I know the feeling you're describing, but I also don't have a word for it. It's not a great feeling.

...pation.

[–] isame@hexbear.net 4 points 1 month ago

Hi, I vape. You're not wrong at all. One day I will quit, but for now it's a psychological crutch (and physical addiction) that is less bad for me than the pack+ a day I smoked for like 9 or 10 years. I didn't take your message as an attack, for the record. Just giving context for the rest. I would never intentionally blow vape in anyone's face and have gone to great lengths to avoid doing so. The only exception to this has been with partners and friends where it's an in thing.

Those same people would have probably blown cigarette smoke in your face, but there was such a negative social connotation. For some reason, people who vape seem to think that because it's not smoke they are magically allowed to blow it in your face now and 'look cool '. For some reason not enough people are decking these individuals, so we're not building that negative connotation properly.

Maybe some of these people are too young to even know that blowing cigarette smoke in someone's face is rude? I'm in my 30s. That feels like more benefit of the doubt than I'm willing to give the overwhelming majority.

[–] isame@hexbear.net 2 points 1 month ago

Jeez, stop bragging. Some of us are lonely.

[–] isame@hexbear.net 2 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Hey, I just saw this. You've got it correct. I just 'obfuscate' it, probably more out of old habits than any real practicality. About to edit the main post as it was fulfilled!

 

I got some metal debris in my tire on my commute home today. This little Huffy is my only means of transportation, and I work before the city buses run.

I should only need the tube, as the tire should be fine. It's only about $8-10, but I will also need a pair of pliers, as this bike doesn't have quick release (yet! I have them from my old bike, just haven't had pliers to change them out lol). I'm not sure how much that costs, but I imagine a pair of adjustable pliers can't be more than 4-7 at wally world.

I just got paid last night, but this of course would happen when I've just had to pay rent late, plus $80 in late fees, and had to borrow money just to eat today.

Thank you!

CashApp is $sgriffith0891

PayPal is sgriffith0891 at gmail

 

My first bad post. Did I do it right?

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submitted 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago) by isame@hexbear.net to c/mutual_aid@hexbear.net
 

I get paid tomorrow. i just need to put a meal together til then. Just got home from work and haven't eaten all day, and I'm really hungry.

Need met!!

Thank you!

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$20 For Groceries (hexbear.net)
submitted 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago) by isame@hexbear.net to c/mutual_aid@hexbear.net
 

Bills ran further than my paycheck again this week. I could really use some help for food.

PayPal is sgriffith0891 at geemail

CashApp is $sgriffith0891

Did get some good news that my first upcoming promotion, of two, should be going through soon. This pay increase won't be much, but it's a step in the right direction. It could be anywhere from (technically) nothing to a dollar an hour, depending on how generous they feel like being. I'm confident it won't be nothing, at least.

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Lemmy App (hexbear.net)
submitted 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago) by isame@hexbear.net to c/chat@hexbear.net
 

I haven't gone looking since shortly after I came to Lemmy from the bad place. What apps do y'all use? I'm on Android. I currently use Connect but I'm not particularly pleased nor married to it, it was just the better option that I found at the time.

 

I juggled expenses badly this week and I'm still operating on no financial buffer. Could anyone help out with some money for groceries so I can cook for the week? It's just me so I don't need much.

CashApp is $sgriffith0891 PayPal is sgriffith0891 at gmail

Thank you!

 

Hopefully this is the right comm. I'm trying to engage more.

I've recently sort of cut a few people who were important to me out of my life. I got tired of being useful and convenient for these people. I am a very attentive, loving, giving friend and I rarely receive what I put out.

That said, it's gotten pretty lonely around these parts. I'd still call myself a baby leftist. I don't know much theory and I've never organized before. I live in a very college focused town. The entire place exists because of the university, it seems. A local friend of mine who has done organizing expressed that it's all libs and college kids - not all bad but I'm 33.

So how does one go about meeting people that may have similar views? I don't really even ascribe a label to myself. Leftist, anti-capitalist, sometimes I'll tell people I'm a commie for simplicity's sake.

I'm just tired of feeling so alone. I'm making big changes in my life for the better, and I finally have space to do things besides just survive. I bought one of my remaining friends a gift this week. I've never had the money to really even consider spending on something that isn't a necessity or at least help keep me sane (weed). I'm even going to start a small mutual aid portion of my savings and I'm really excited to start helping others.

Sorry, I know this is a little scattered. I'm in a weird spot in my life and I'm lacking good people to talk to. So here I am, talking into the void and hoping one of you beautiful people answers. I should probably use this fancy insurance I'm paying so much for and go to therapy too, but for now this will do.

So, how do you meet people? How do you fight off the crushing loneliness that comes with actually caring about the world and where it's going, and the fact that we're all pretty solidly fucked?

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Food (hexbear.net)
 

I just need some food to last a couple days. Any amount of help is appreciated! I'm about to get off work and there's no food at home.

Thank you all!

PayPal is sgriffith0891 at geemail CashApp is $sgriffith0891

 

I had to spend some extra money to keep my bicycle... cycling... so I could get to work, so I'm coming up short on food for the week. Any amount helps!

PayPal is sgriffith0891 at gee mail

Let me know if you need another payment method.

Thank you all!

 

I need to Uber in to work in the morning as I commute four and a half miles on a bicycle at 3:30am and tomorrow is going to be both cold and rainy. Last time I had to Uber in it was 18 plus tip, so I'm requesting 25.

Thank you all so much

PayPal is sgriffith0891 at geemail Cashapp is $sgriffith0891

 

I had an unexpected expense come up and now I'm trying to figure out food for the next five days. I don't really have an amount in mind, but anything helps. 20 or so should do it.

PayPal is sgriffith0891 at geemail

Thank you, comrades!

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[Need Met!] Food (hexbear.net)
submitted 6 months ago* (last edited 6 months ago) by isame@hexbear.net to c/mutual_aid@hexbear.net
 

[Covered!]

Just out of food at the end of the month and need to get by for a few more days before I'll have relief. Anything helps!

Let me know if you need other transfer methods, but that's preferred.

Thank you!

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