Been a few months, so I thought I'd pop in again

[inchoatewords]

Name: Hi, I'm Nicole (she/her).

Age: early 40s

I mostly post about: As my journal title says, "to spit out all the butt-ends of my days and ways," (from T.S. Eliot's The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock, one of my favorite poems). I've been keeping a fairly regular chronicle of my life since the early days of the internet. I had paper journals before then, but then I found MyDearDiary, and Diaryland, and then . . . Livejournal. I was there for the latter's heyday and after; I only recently stopped cross-posting there about a year ago. So, not new to this journaling thing, although some of the more experimental ways I've written have fallen by the wayside in favor of a more regular narrative flow. So, yes, mostly daily life stuff, with a sprinkling of pictures and questionnaires here and there.

My hobbies are: Reading is my main one, although to me it's more like breathing than a hobby. I enjoy cooking and baking. I want to get back into writing, but general life and medical issues have kind of put a damper on this for now. I want to learn to use my camera better. I like video games, mainly of the platformer or puzzle variety; or something cozy (I'm really enjoying the Zero Escape games right now, and pondering purchasing Tiny Bookshop).

My fandoms are: I'm not really a fandom person. I like a lot of things, but I don't think they quite rise to the level of fandom.

I'm looking to meet people who: post about their daily lives, what they are thinking about, what they like to do in their free time. I'm not on much social media anymore, so this is it. And I always did prefer the longer types of posting, hearkening back to the "slower internet," if you will, where we didn't have to think in a pithy 140 characters or what-have-you.

My posting schedule tends to be: I was trying to stick to daily, but I don't always make it there. I do try to post at least once weekly.

When I add people, my dealbreakers are: The standard -isms and -phobias are not welcome; nor are folks who are pro-MAGA (and claim they're not -ist and -phobic). Yes, there are differences of opinion, but those are things like pizza toppings and which is the best ice cream flavor, not things that will get people killed.

Before adding me, you should know: I try to comment when possible, but I always read. Same goes for you; you don't have to comment on everything, but please feel free to say something if an entry speaks to you or you want to start a conversation. Once I add you, I have a longer introduction post behind a friends-lock if you want to know more about me - I know it's hard to jump in the middle of someone's life who's been at this for awhile :-)

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[cdayzee]

Hi! We have a couple friends in common; maybe we'd get on as well :)

I'm in my early 50s, married, mom to 3 adults & grandma to 5. I mainly post about my latest struggles. Right now, it's dividing my time between 2 different states, dealing with my mom's major life transition [increasing health issues that prompted a move out of her house to where she needs help] & my grandkids staying with me while their mom works 3rd shift. My usual hobbies [not to mention my basic wellbeing] have taken a backseat, but I enjoy reading, some games on my phone, collecting icons, snarkiness, standup comedy & watching things like Call the Midwife & Finding Your Roots.

I love cats. Want to eventually own one again, but right now I do not have the spoons to properly take care of one.

I too enjoyed Livejournal before the obvious.

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[inchoatewords]

Hi! Sure, would love to add you. I see you like 80s music, too - I do like a lot of newer stuff,as well, but that decade will always hold a special place in my heart.