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Recent content by Desiree W

  1. Desiree W

    Spacing out?

    I call it being in my zone. I do it quite a bit. I've lost track of time so much that I can't even count. Sometimes, I'd wonder where the day went. I'd be online, then hrs. would've passed by. As long as I'm totally "conscious" while driving and go where I need to go without passing right by...
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    Dealing with COVID-19

    You're very welcome. Thanks for your support as well.
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    Dealing with COVID-19

    That's so true. Thanks. We should focus more on what we can control. Having gratitude is great. Life can be difficult at times, but keeping a positive attitude can help make one feel better. I'm usually a positive, upbeat person, but lately I let things get to me. I'll continue to meditate...
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    Dealing with COVID-19

    Hi everyone. It's been a while since I've been on here. I'll try to be brief. I'm not doing well right now mentally or emotionally. I've been having bouts of depression and feeling despair. I haven't worked at my retail job since March due to being furloughed due to covid-19. I didn't like...
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    Social Awkwardness Seems To Be Getting Worse

    I agree with being burned out. I really am burned out from the retail industry. My first retail job for a big retail company was in 1997. I've had office jobs in between, but they were mainly with temp agencies. However, I recently enrolled at a community college so I have high hopes for a...
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    What if I like not 'fitting in'?

    "Fitting in" is so overrated. I've NEVER totally "fit in" and don't regret it. I'm glad to see that you're comfortable being who you are. Stay positive and keep being yourself. :cool:
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    Social Awkwardness Seems To Be Getting Worse

    It’s been a while since I’ve been on here. I’ve been working a hectic schedule in retail. I’m trying to get out of retail, but right now it’s paying the bills. I really feel like I don’t belong in retail anymore though. I have a no nonsense attitude. I do my job and go home. I used to be...
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    Coffee Shops

    I'm an avid coffee drinker. As you can see my profile pic is one of my fave coffee mugs :). I make my own coffee in the morn. It saves a lot of $. I still like going to cafes every now and then to try different types of lattes and mochas.
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    I think college is a giant waste of time and money, especially for us

    I agree. You're so right. College is a waste of time and money, except for specialized subjects, etc. I have a BA in Spanish and a certificate in medical coding. The problem is I took online classes for medical coding and never got to get hands on training. The tech school didn't have...
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    Does being around family drains you emotionally?

    I live with my immediate family (my parents & my brother). Sometimes, it can be a bit challenging with different personalities, etc. I love my family dearly though very much. I just got used to living alone for a number of years and when I had to move back in due to financial hardship, it can...
  11. Desiree W

    Hungry, anyone?

    I'm a foodie. I like to eat. I like different types of food. I even think about food often. I'm also pre-diabetic so I know why I feel hungry a lot.
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    Random Pics of Whimsical Finds

    Wow! These are some cool, interesting pics. :)
  13. Desiree W

    Being Mistaken for Deaf

    So, I’ve mentioned a while back about me zoning out. I’m often in a world of my own inside my mind. Even many years ago some people thought I was deaf, because I wouldn’t respond when they were speaking to me sometimes. It’s not that I didn’t hear them, I just wasn’t listening to everything...
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    Are there any smells you cannot tolerate?

    Some perfumes, etc. Sometimes, I'm even sensitive to my own body spray. Certain body odors can make me gag too.
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    Clumsiness

    I also break stuff too. I broke my stim toy last year (the unicorn broke off), a couple of months after I bought it. I got overstimulated and broke it by accident. I don't have a lot of upper body strength, however I can manage enough strength to break something though lol. :):)
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