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Current Mood: awake
Current Location: In my bed w/ the kitties :)
Current Music: 'Supernatural' on the telly

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80. The Friday Five

1. What was the most sick that you've ever been?

I cannot remember them all, but I was like 17/18 in high school when I caught something bad. High fever, dazed, bedridden. I recall another time when I had a really bad bug where I had to crawl to the bathroom because I was so sick. Back in 2022 I had gotten my first dose of the Covid shot and was vomiting for like 7-10 days straight. I went to urgent care and they gave me Zofran and told me to wait it out. It was brutal. Worst I’ve ever been was when I had Covid the first time back in December 2021. I was bedridden for 3 weeks and the virus led to my POTS being triggered and chronic fatigue with hypersomnia.

2. What disease are you afraid of getting?

Dementia, cancer, anything fatal or that would incapacitate me.

3. Are you a big baby when it comes to taking medicine/shots for your illnesses?

I used to be, but now it’s nothing. As my health has gotten worse over the years I’ve had to get used to lots of meds and being poked and prodded.

4. Is going to the doctor really THAT bad?

No, I love my Primary Care Doc and my mental health team. My Cardiologist is awesome too and so are his NPs. And my Neurologist’s NP is lovely.

5. Would you have the flu twice a month if you were paid $1,000 for having it?

Fuck, no!

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Friday off-topic: Origami in space!

Sometimes, people ponder profound questions like: "What's the meaning of life?", "Are we alone in the Universe?", or "What happens if you throw a paper airplane from the International Space Station)?"

Luckily, we now have an answer to the third one, because eventually, someone was bound to try it:

Could a Paper Plane Thrown From The International Space Station Survive The Flight?

Oh look, there's even an illustration! And it looks very science-y:

And a Youtube video of course:

VIDEO

Consider yourselves educated. You're welcome!

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prompt: #424 - quote xii

Amnesty. Prompt 424, Dark

Title: Pick a Card
Fandom: Dark
Rating: G

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[Amnesty: Challenge #356/Challenge #424] Original Fiction: 'The Sorceress'

Title: 'The Sorceress'
Fandom: Original Fiction
Rating: G
Notes: Crossposted to

vocab_drabbles

( The Sorceress )

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[Amnesty XLV] BtVS / Spuffy, Dawn — Surprise Family Gathering

Title: Surprise Family Gathering
Fandom: Buffy the Vampire Slayer
Characters/Pairing: Spuffy, Dawn
Rating: PG-13
Warnings: none
Word count: 100 (Google Docs)
Setting/Spoilers: Set post-S11 (comics) in an alternate reality where Buffy and Spike are an established couple.
Summary: Buffy has bad mayhem memories linked to her birthday... But it doesn’t always have to end in mayhem.
Disclaimer: This is a work of fiction created for fun and no profit has been made. All rights belong to the respective owners.

Prompts: [Amnesty XLV] #062 Delight + #224 Surprise

Crossposted:

sweetandshort, My journal, Sunnydale After Dark

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( READ: Surprise Family Gathering )

Hello

Name: Regis

Age: 46

I mostly post about: I am Bipolar. So, it varies. My mood, life and fandoms seem to be the main topics of conversation. Plus, my homosexuality is on topic so my post can get to be adults only. Since it's FRIENDS ONLY there are no warnings.

My hobbies are: making icons, video games, my movie collection. (PHYSICAL MEDIA RULES!)

My fandoms are: Doctor Who, various yaoi anime, Friday the 13th and other horror movies, mystery TV shows like Perry Mason and Columbo. I am also big on the MCU AND DCU.

I'm looking to meet people who: Other gay men and allies. I do not have much a support system at home. So being bipolar I tend to need someone to listen. Even if they do not comment. Also, if I get to be too much, just skip the post. LOL!

My posting schedule tends to be: daily/weekly/monthly/sporadic/etc I try to get at least 3 posts a week in unless we didn't pay the internet bill.

When I add people, my dealbreakers are: Homophobes, racists, MAGA and other Trump supporters.

Before adding me, you should know: I can be a whiner from time to time. It's my way of getting my feeling out. If that isn't for you, I understand.

Nice to Meet You ♥

Name: Jasmine ♥

Age: 30s

I mostly post about: my life, thoughts, my wins & lessons. I like to think deeply and analyze situations or people, and take time to reflect. I'm very much into self-growth, and focusing on a healthier lifestyle may include recipes, as well as currently watching and reading. Overall, it's a special place to connect with others.

My hobbies are: reading, dancing/listening to music, binge watching random shows, meditating, yoga, knitting, buying notebooks and not using them fully, researching vitamins, online shopping, baking, cooking and juicing.

My fandoms are:not really into fandoms too much anymore, however, if you enjoy it, I don't judge since I have moments.

I'm looking to meet people who: I'd love to make some new friends on here, as a LJ vet. I'm looking for anyone who wants to connect, enjoys commenting, and is active. I'm open-minded and pretty down-to-earth.

My posting schedule tends to be: Most likely weekly, and I'll be a pretty active commentor =)

When I add people, my dealbreakers are: not into the haters, homophobic, racists, politics-focused types - I spread love and that's what I appreciate in return.

Before adding me, you should know: I'm Canadian & pretty new to DW but definitely not new to journaling since I used to be on LJ for years. I comment and I am not shy. I'm looking to interact with anyone 21+. I spread love, I enjoy uplifting others, helping ppl through healing, and just being a genuine person. Feel free to add me ♥

Some of my posts may be nsfw, I'm raw & explicit sometimes, we're adults going through adult things lol.

(no subject)

Name: B or Bee (either is fine)

Age: 36

I mostly post about: Anything and everything, really. Questionnaires, creations (see hobbies :)), mind contents, articles,

My hobbies are: Sewing, jewelry making, self-care, fitness (beginner), cozy video games, photography (also very beginner), macrame, collecting stickers (I'm starting a sticker album!), restaurant/brewery adventures, Hello Kitty/Sanrio collecting (very minor hobby as I don't have money to go hard on it lol....or the space to) and finally researching/learning different topics is fun too.

My fandoms are: While I'm not super into fandom, I do like to make icons from games. A couple that I'm playing are Animal Crossing: New Horizons/Pocket Camp and Stardew, but I wouldn't say I'm into shipping or anything like that. I guess light fandom? I dunno lol.

I'm looking to meet people who:Hobby/creative friends who want a friendship and won't just quit on me when I go through a rough time. While I'm getting better, I do still deal with low mood, but having friends I can turn to when it get's heavy is wonderful. I will do the same for you.

My posting schedule tends to be: Coming back from a bit of a hiatus, I'll probably start posting weekly, until I get back in the swing of things, but I want to post every other day or every third day.

When I add people, my dealbreakers are: Mean people, those who are vicious with friend cuts, Trump supporters/the whole make America great movement,

Before adding me, you should know: See my "Looking to Meet People" please. Other than that, I can't really think of anything else.

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!prompt

Prompt: #450 - Amnesty Week

Every tenth week on

100words is Amnesty Week, when all previous prompts are fair game. Did you miss a prompt the first time around? Write it now! Want to write a prompt again? Please do!

Your response should be exactly 100 words long. You do not have to include the prompt in your response -- it is meant as inspiration only.

Please use the appropriate prompt tag with your response.

Please put your drabble under a cut tag if it contains potential triggers, mature or explicit content, or spoilers for media released in the last month.

If you would like a template for the header information you may use this:

Subject: Original - Title (or) Fandom - Title

Post:
Title:
Original (or) Fandom:
Rating:
Notes:

Here's the template as code for easier pasting:

If you are a member of AO3 there is a 100 Words Collection!

The prompts are:

449. message

448. farewell

447. bone of contention

446. dessert

445. in your shoes

444. wander

443. ambrosia

442. smudge

441. key

( Earlier prompts )

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drugs

The global Fentanyl crisis

Over the last decade, fentanyl and its analogs, extremely potent synthetic opioids, have overtaken prescription painkillers and heroin to become the leading cause of overdose deaths, especially in North America. In the US, synthetic opioids now account for the majority of drug-related fatalities among those ages 18–45, with over 100,000 overdose deaths in 2021 and 2022 alone.
https://www.brookings.edu/articles/the-north-american-fentanyl-crisis-and-the-spread-of-synthetic-opioids/

These lethal drugs don't just appear out of nowhere. Trafficking networks orchestrate a 3-part supply chain: precursor chemicals (largely sourced from China) fuel large scale laboratory production, often in Mexico and Canada, before distribution into the US and beyond. A major Reuters investigation found that China's lax chemical regulations have enabled these precursors to be shipped widely, sustaining the epidemic.
https://www.reuters.com/investigates/special-report/drugs-fentanyl-supplychain/

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prompt: #449 - message

Sherlock Holmes (ACD): The Message

Title: The Message
Fandom: Sherlock Holmes (ACD)
Rating: G

( Holmes, can you take a look )

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prompt: #449 - message

[Prompt #449] BtVS / Buffy, Dawn — Small Things

Title: Small Things
Fandom: Buffy the Vampire Slayer
Characters/Pairing: Buffy, Dawn (implied Spuffy)
Rating: PG-13
Warnings: none
Word count: 100 (Google Docs)
Setting/Spoilers: Set in S7, at the end of ep. 7x14 “First Date.”
Summary: Buffy and Dawn have a little chat.
Disclaimer: This is a work of fiction created for fun and no profit has been made. All rights belong to the respective owners.

Prompt: #449 - Message

Crossposted:

drabble_zone, My journal, Sunnydale After Dark

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( READ: Small Things )

Riiight

We has an optical fibre cable for da telephone and interwebs underneath our courtyard!

( BUT )

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offtopic,
science

Friday offtopic. Time is three dimensional?

Mankind is wrong since 1905 ― Experts detect the real dimensions of time

This guy has an interesting theory, and claims this time it can be tested. In a nutshell, he argues time is three dimensional and space is just a consequence of that, so a byproduct. Which in essence turns General Relativity on its head. Literally.

The three dimensions of time he posits:

1. The first line, which would be the direct line that we know.
2. The second would allow us to access alternative versions of the same moment. It would be as if we could revisit an ordinary day and discover what it would have been like if we had made different choices.
3. And the third temporal dimension would allow the transition between these different possibilities.

is not amused

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Prompt: #449 - Message

This week's prompt is message.

Your response should be exactly 100 words long. You do not have to include the prompt in your response -- it is meant as inspiration only.

Please use the tag "prompt: #449 - message" with your response.

Please put your drabble under a cut tag if it contains potential triggers, mature or explicit content, or spoilers for media released in the last month.

If you would like a template for the header information you may use this:

Subject: Original - Title (or) Fandom - Title

Post:
Title:
Original (or) Fandom:
Rating:
Notes:

If you are a member of AO3 there is a 100 Words Collection!

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poll,
topic

Monthly topic

All right folks, because it's a new month now, we should keep our tradition with the Monthly Topic. The one you guys chose for July was:

AI Regulation: Striking the Balance

And here is the poll for August.

What should be the next monthly topic?

1) Weaponised Nostalgia: The Politics of the Past

2) Techno-Authoritarianism

3) Deglobalisation: Retreat or Realignment?

4) Youth and Dissent: Gen Z vs the System

5) Conspiracy Theories We Kind of Wish Were True

(Feel free to suggest more topics)

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prompt: #448 - farewell

448. Farewell – Unnatural Rituals

Title: Unnatural Rituals
Original
Rating: T
Notes: past child loss (in the form of miscarriage)

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140 in 1400

Goal Checking

Finished This Month

Finish reading 3 books with a Jewish protagonist

Progress This Month

Exercise every day in 2025
Weight lift every day of 2025
Brush teeth 360 times in 2025
Shower weekly 2025
Go to fighter practice 12 times in 2025
Art Every Day 2025
Paint 12 times in 2025
Write in Spanish every day of 2025
Write in Russian every week of 2025
Finish my memoirs
Write 300k words in 2025
Write weekly 2025
Work through a book of writing exercises
Read 2 pages of Spanish every day 2025
Read 12 new fiction titles 2025
Clean 2 minutes per weekday 2025
Clean 10 minutes per week 2025
Cook 12 times 2025
Watch a video in Spanish every week 2025
Watch a video in Russian every week 2025
Read 3 science textbooks
Read 3 social science textbooks
Read 3 history textbooks
Work through 3 math textbooks
Read 12 new nonfiction titles 2025

Rebuilding journal search again

We're having to rebuild the search server again (previously, previously). It will take a few days to reindex all the content.

Meanwhile search services should be running, but probably returning no results or incomplete results for most queries.