snowflake day 1: ice breaker
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sixbeforelunch
Challenge #1 - The Icebreaker Challenge: Introduce yourself. Tell us why you're doing the challenge, and what you hope to gain from it.
Hello. I'm
sixbeforelunch (six is fine). I am a fandom old. I occasionally yell at clouds, but only the really annoying ones. My intro post has the details if you're interested.I've been doing snowflake since 2014(!) and I like it for the community building and the flurry of activity it generates on DW. This year the community building aspect is especially important to me because one of my aims for 2026 is to cultivate the communities that I'm in, so I'm trying to be more social and active, which is not something that comes easily to me. Having a structured start to the year will hopefully help jump start me on that goal.
Stranger things-5
Jan. 1st, 2026 08:13 pmmckuroskeНу что, досмотрели.
А мне, в целом, понравилось. Хорошо завершили, красиво.
А вот дети плюются - и последняя серия не понравилась, и концовка разочаровала. Не знаю, что им не так.
А мне, в целом, понравилось. Хорошо завершили, красиво.
А вот дети плюются - и последняя серия не понравилась, и концовка разочаровала. Не знаю, что им не так.
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Jan. 1st, 2026 09:13 amembracingcalm2026 is not off to a good start. My husband and I have been fighting for two hours. I had some plans for today but now I’m angry and because of my MCAS anger has me feeling sick so I went to the bedroom and now I need to wait until I’m no longer having a reaction to do anything otherwise I’ll probably throw up.
I’m starting to think I should avoid talking to him about anything creative or concerning the house design. I’ll explicitly state what the project’s needs are durring the conversation then he will interrupt me to proffer an idea that doesn’t meet the requirements I just laid out. Often in the process he’ll say something condescending… not on purpose but because he’s sort of naturally conversationally clumsy with me. It’s particularly irritating because he is very adept at speaking to people he works for in a gracious manner but not people outside work.
Idk.
I’m starting to think I should avoid talking to him about anything creative or concerning the house design. I’ll explicitly state what the project’s needs are durring the conversation then he will interrupt me to proffer an idea that doesn’t meet the requirements I just laid out. Often in the process he’ll say something condescending… not on purpose but because he’s sort of naturally conversationally clumsy with me. It’s particularly irritating because he is very adept at speaking to people he works for in a gracious manner but not people outside work.
Idk.
2025 Summary: Not Dead Yet
Jan. 1st, 2026 08:03 pmrattfanNYE was excellent, spent at a barbecue and board gaming with rdm, leecetheartist and the usual suspects, safely out of earshot of the NY concert and fireworks next to my place. We played Falling Towers [is that the right name?] Squishing of magician students under towers and extraction of their precious bodily fluids]. Also Vantage, which I think I understand a bit better now.
I got to sleep about 3 am, so today have been semi-conscious. Managed the parental wrangling but since M was out of hearing aid batteries, communication was limited. A friend of M's rang me up because she hadn't answered calls, waking me up from another doze. He tried to get me to use words but that wasn't a huge success.
I posted a brief summary of last year to Facebook, so here's a copy of it. I'm sure everyone here knows all this.
I was made redundant just before Xmas 2024. 2025 was my first year of retirement from the gulag, as a victim of the "AI plague."
Lease terminated, had to move. Found apartment in Claremont for very reasonable rent. I think this is my only critical success roll for
the year.
Did some work as a TV extra, which was a lot of fun and I hope to do some more.
No travel. No spare $, and I'm carer for my mother [almost 95] so I think this year will be a rinse and repeat in that respect.
No publications this year, but still writing, a novel about a Western Australian zombie apocalypse, which begins in the United States. [Otherwise this post is intentionally politics-free].
Not dead yet.
rdm, leecetheartist and the usual suspects, safely out of earshot of the NY concert and fireworks next to my place. We played Falling Towers [is that the right name?] Squishing of magician students under towers and extraction of their precious bodily fluids]. Also Vantage, which I think I understand a bit better now.I got to sleep about 3 am, so today have been semi-conscious. Managed the parental wrangling but since M was out of hearing aid batteries, communication was limited. A friend of M's rang me up because she hadn't answered calls, waking me up from another doze. He tried to get me to use words but that wasn't a huge success.
I posted a brief summary of last year to Facebook, so here's a copy of it. I'm sure everyone here knows all this.
I was made redundant just before Xmas 2024. 2025 was my first year of retirement from the gulag, as a victim of the "AI plague."
Lease terminated, had to move. Found apartment in Claremont for very reasonable rent. I think this is my only critical success roll for
the year.
Did some work as a TV extra, which was a lot of fun and I hope to do some more.
No travel. No spare $, and I'm carer for my mother [almost 95] so I think this year will be a rinse and repeat in that respect.
No publications this year, but still writing, a novel about a Western Australian zombie apocalypse, which begins in the United States. [Otherwise this post is intentionally politics-free].
Not dead yet.
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Jan. 1st, 2026 03:10 pmexorthodoxFirst of all, HAPPY NEW YEAR to all who reads me here after the forced but soft landing following the unexpected “improvements” of the LJ administration. I don’t want to give them an excuse, but we know too little on if they had a choice. The users did have, and it was my decision to cancel all LJ posts except the farewell post with a short summation for the period since 2021:
«… Over these years I've tried to share my experience and knowledge – or at least a competent content with the readers. The theme was always the same: the Path – to the Self, to Truth of reality. Where to begin, how to make first steps. And those who had tried, learned by experience both the difficulties and the efficiency of their attempts. …»
The “Seekers After Truth” are rare, and I never tried to increase the number of subscribers, as never refused to help those who tried to make the first steps inside.
I am grateful to this site provided us the new home and I will try to open a new page here with the description of basic statements in English version too – if time and circumstances allow )
«… Over these years I've tried to share my experience and knowledge – or at least a competent content with the readers. The theme was always the same: the Path – to the Self, to Truth of reality. Where to begin, how to make first steps. And those who had tried, learned by experience both the difficulties and the efficiency of their attempts. …»
The “Seekers After Truth” are rare, and I never tried to increase the number of subscribers, as never refused to help those who tried to make the first steps inside.
I am grateful to this site provided us the new home and I will try to open a new page here with the description of basic statements in English version too – if time and circumstances allow )
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Jan. 1st, 2026 10:35 amjalla00https://www.livejournal.com/post/?draft=https://jalla00.livejournal.com/d432.html
и вопрос: как перенести сюда пост ,написанный в ЖЖ? Вот этот, например.
Кто знает?
и вопрос: как перенести сюда пост ,написанный в ЖЖ? Вот этот, например.
Кто знает?
поболтайка
Jan. 1st, 2026 09:49 amabuelaоткрытый пост для всех, кому захочется что-нибудь написать в комментариях. События, мысли, чувства, пожелания, вопросы, всё что угодно.
всех обнимаю
а кто хочет, тому даже карту таро вытяну))
кто нашёл, как тут форматировать текст (зачёркнутый и курсив), поделитесь со мной плиз.
ps. кстати, платный аккаунт здесь стоит 3 доллара на месяц или 35 на год. И мне очень его хочется, думаю в эту сторону. Не ради возможностей, а ради принципа))
pps. если пользоваться функцией браузера "перевести всю страницу", то русский текст она при этом меняет очень смешно. Он как бы остаётся, но пропадают некоторые знаки (рэндомно или не знаю как), и создаётся впечатление, что писал грамотный сильно пьяный человек)))
всех обнимаю
а кто хочет, тому даже карту таро вытяну))
кто нашёл, как тут форматировать текст (зачёркнутый и курсив), поделитесь со мной плиз.
ps. кстати, платный аккаунт здесь стоит 3 доллара на месяц или 35 на год. И мне очень его хочется, думаю в эту сторону. Не ради возможностей, а ради принципа))
pps. если пользоваться функцией браузера "перевести всю страницу", то русский текст она при этом меняет очень смешно. Он как бы остаётся, но пропадают некоторые знаки (рэндомно или не знаю как), и создаётся впечатление, что писал грамотный сильно пьяный человек)))
Привет! LiveJournal imports may be slow
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dw_maintenanceПривет and welcome to our new Russian friends from LiveJournal! We are happy to offer you a new home. We will not require identification for you to post or comment. We also do not cooperate with Russian government requests for any information about your account unless they go through a United States court first. (And it hasn't happened in 16 years!)
Importing your journal from ЖЖ may be slow. There are a lot of you, with many posts and comments, and we have to limit how fast we download your information from ЖЖ so they don't block us. Please be patient! We have been watching and fixing errors, and we will go back to doing that after the holiday is over.
I am very sorry that we can't translate the site into Russian or offer support in Russian. We are a much, much smaller company than LiveJournal is, and my high school Russian classes were a very long time ago :) But at least we aren't owned by Sberbank!
С Новым Годом, and welcome home!
EDIT: Большое спасибо всем за помощь друг другу в комментариях! Я ценю каждого, кто предоставляет нашим новым соседям информацию, понятную им без необходимости искать её в Google. :) И спасибо вам за терпение к моему русскому переводу с помощью Google Translate! Прошло уже много-много лет со школьных времен!
Thank you also to everyone who's been giving our new neighbors a warm welcome. I love you all ❤️
more icons - murder she wrote, dcu, star trek
Dec. 31st, 2025 07:55 pmsixbeforelunchMurder She Wrote - 9
Superman: TAS - 4
Birds of Prey (2020) - 1
Star Trek: Lower Decks - 8
Star Trek: TNG - 8
Star Trek: Insurrection - 5
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Superman: TAS - 4
Birds of Prey (2020) - 1
Star Trek: Lower Decks - 8
Star Trek: TNG - 8
Star Trek: Insurrection - 5
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Maybe it would be a good idea to set some goals for the year.
Dec. 31st, 2025 03:17 pmembracingcalmAfter a bit of thought, I've recanted. I think it might be best for me to make some concrete goals for the coming year. This one was so hectic I barely did any reading or made any art. There were also plenty of things I wanted to do and could have done but didn't. Sure I made it through, but I think if next year is going to be more of the same maybe some challenge would help support my mental health.
So, with all that in mind, here is a list of goals for 2026.
Go to Crystal Lake
Finish 25 paintings/mixed media pieces
Take a photo of 58 sunrises
Complete 100 hours of yoga/pilates
Read 25 books
Go Kayaking 15 times
Collect fresh water from the fresh snowmelt in late spring
Grow Marigolds, Sunflowers, Sweetgrass, and Kale
Go on 17 hikes
Buy a bike
Make 100 pieces of paper
Write 1k words (poetry)
Make 12 desserts/sweets
Get my nose pierced
Complete 2 rugs
Make 1 granny square dress using thrifted yarn
Go to 5 local concerts
Make 10 new linocuts
Go with my husband and dog to the park 53 times
Have 6 picnics
Make 1 plein air painting
Complete 5 sewing projects
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It's sort of a lot. I think that might be good though. The pressure was all external in 2025 maybe some internal pressure will help me feel I have some small degree of control.
So, with all that in mind, here is a list of goals for 2026.
Go to Crystal Lake
Finish 25 paintings/mixed media pieces
Take a photo of 58 sunrises
Complete 100 hours of yoga/pilates
Read 25 books
Go Kayaking 15 times
Collect fresh water from the fresh snowmelt in late spring
Grow Marigolds, Sunflowers, Sweetgrass, and Kale
Go on 17 hikes
Buy a bike
Make 100 pieces of paper
Write 1k words (poetry)
Make 12 desserts/sweets
Get my nose pierced
Complete 2 rugs
Make 1 granny square dress using thrifted yarn
Go to 5 local concerts
Make 10 new linocuts
Go with my husband and dog to the park 53 times
Have 6 picnics
Make 1 plein air painting
Complete 5 sewing projects
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It's sort of a lot. I think that might be good though. The pressure was all external in 2025 maybe some internal pressure will help me feel I have some small degree of control.
2025 summarized + 2026 Survival Plan
Dec. 31st, 2025 12:18 pmembracingcalmIt’s the last day of 2025 and for me it’s been a mixed bag.
My 19 year old cat Virgo Valentine passed away, I was very ill in spring due to a missed miscarriage which was not detected for over a month, an allergic reaction to hair dye resulted in me needing to shave my head, I finished very few art projects, my husband and I got Covid for the second time… all that against the back drop of the second Trump presidency and all that has come with it.
However, I also moved with my husband to this gorgeous new state where the changes in environmental factors have allowed me some relief from my MCAS symptoms. Quitting all streaming services allowed me to discover new music and grow a nice CD collection. Plus, I got a new kitten (Diogenes), my spiritual base has deepened to include daily practice, my husband has remained a kind and lovely person, our patio has been visited by a multitude of animals thanks to a habit of putting out offerings and… well, honestly I just love it here so much. People here are kind to me and I feel thankful for what I have
I have a feeling that 2026 is going to be full of hardship on a national and global level, more so than typical year. I hope I’m wrong and miraculous things will happen that will turn everything around. If things keep on course, I don’t have a specific intention or idea of how to navigate what’s coming. I do have some ideas to guide me through though.
First, now that my symptoms have improved to the extent that I’m no longer sick every time I try to eat, I need to retrain myself to eat enough to nourish my body without the anxiety. Even though I no longer get sick after eating, I’m still afraid I might be which has made me avoidant and a bit malnourished. I'm also going to intentionally limit the amount of news I take in and instead try to use that time for reading going on walks doing creative work, and doing whatever else helps me feel calm. Also, I want to make an effort to really show my husband and the animals that they are important to me by doing extra little things and giving my undivided attention whenever I can.
I guess the plan is to just take care of myself and those I love at the most basic level.
My 19 year old cat Virgo Valentine passed away, I was very ill in spring due to a missed miscarriage which was not detected for over a month, an allergic reaction to hair dye resulted in me needing to shave my head, I finished very few art projects, my husband and I got Covid for the second time… all that against the back drop of the second Trump presidency and all that has come with it.
However, I also moved with my husband to this gorgeous new state where the changes in environmental factors have allowed me some relief from my MCAS symptoms. Quitting all streaming services allowed me to discover new music and grow a nice CD collection. Plus, I got a new kitten (Diogenes), my spiritual base has deepened to include daily practice, my husband has remained a kind and lovely person, our patio has been visited by a multitude of animals thanks to a habit of putting out offerings and… well, honestly I just love it here so much. People here are kind to me and I feel thankful for what I have
I have a feeling that 2026 is going to be full of hardship on a national and global level, more so than typical year. I hope I’m wrong and miraculous things will happen that will turn everything around. If things keep on course, I don’t have a specific intention or idea of how to navigate what’s coming. I do have some ideas to guide me through though.
First, now that my symptoms have improved to the extent that I’m no longer sick every time I try to eat, I need to retrain myself to eat enough to nourish my body without the anxiety. Even though I no longer get sick after eating, I’m still afraid I might be which has made me avoidant and a bit malnourished. I'm also going to intentionally limit the amount of news I take in and instead try to use that time for reading going on walks doing creative work, and doing whatever else helps me feel calm. Also, I want to make an effort to really show my husband and the animals that they are important to me by doing extra little things and giving my undivided attention whenever I can.
I guess the plan is to just take care of myself and those I love at the most basic level.
Done and done
Dec. 31st, 2025 08:32 amjon_chaissonHere we are, last day of 2025. It's been an interesting year to say the least.
Not only did we move to new digs, we now own it, a fact that is still blowing my mind. I hit some rocky points in the Day Job but I'm still there and still managing to remain in control of the situation. I've rereleased a new edition of my first novel. I've made major leaps in my current project Theadia. The current administration still aggravates the fuck out of me, but I'm learning to react accordingly instead of spiraling. All in all, the pluses definitely outweigh the minuses.
I do of course have things planned for next year. I'm thinking Theadia will drop sometime in the latter half of the year. I'm going to start working on the remaster for The Persistence of Memories as well. And speaking of things creative, I've been wanting to revive my love for art and music creativity for years now, and I think I finally have the time and the spoons (and the tools) to do it. As I've mentioned earlier in my writing blog, it's all about the approach: do it because I enjoy it. That's all. No endgame, no sellable goal.
On a more personal level, I do plan on getting in better shape. I am in better shape compared to before I started at the shop, but there's still room for improvement, especially considering I'm getting older. Get more stretches in. Better posture. Go for walks on my days off. And of course, make it a point to start getting yearly checkups! I don't plan on being sedentary anytime soon and this will of course help.
On that note, I hope everyone has a creative and positive 2026!
Not only did we move to new digs, we now own it, a fact that is still blowing my mind. I hit some rocky points in the Day Job but I'm still there and still managing to remain in control of the situation. I've rereleased a new edition of my first novel. I've made major leaps in my current project Theadia. The current administration still aggravates the fuck out of me, but I'm learning to react accordingly instead of spiraling. All in all, the pluses definitely outweigh the minuses.
I do of course have things planned for next year. I'm thinking Theadia will drop sometime in the latter half of the year. I'm going to start working on the remaster for The Persistence of Memories as well. And speaking of things creative, I've been wanting to revive my love for art and music creativity for years now, and I think I finally have the time and the spoons (and the tools) to do it. As I've mentioned earlier in my writing blog, it's all about the approach: do it because I enjoy it. That's all. No endgame, no sellable goal.
On a more personal level, I do plan on getting in better shape. I am in better shape compared to before I started at the shop, but there's still room for improvement, especially considering I'm getting older. Get more stretches in. Better posture. Go for walks on my days off. And of course, make it a point to start getting yearly checkups! I don't plan on being sedentary anytime soon and this will of course help.
On that note, I hope everyone has a creative and positive 2026!
с новым годом типа))
Dec. 31st, 2025 07:40 pmabuelaи с новосельем))
я пока не разобралась, как картинки вставлять, ну разберусь -- это у меня ещё тут с техникой непонятки, не обращайте внимания))
теперь надо ещё думать, может почистить ленту в жж, чтоб видеть только тех, кто действительно дорог, а не всякие общие новости... нет настроения этим заниматься совсем, и понимаю, что перестану заходить и забуду, как выброшу. Но кое-кого не хочется терять... а может это иллюзия.
я пока не разобралась, как картинки вставлять, ну разберусь -- это у меня ещё тут с техникой непонятки, не обращайте внимания))
теперь надо ещё думать, может почистить ленту в жж, чтоб видеть только тех, кто действительно дорог, а не всякие общие новости... нет настроения этим заниматься совсем, и понимаю, что перестану заходить и забуду, как выброшу. Но кое-кого не хочется терять... а может это иллюзия.
Таки, здрассте!
Dec. 31st, 2025 02:21 amleningadПосле введения новыми хозяевами из Збербанки новых правил в ЖЖ (Живом Журнале), переехал сюда.
Надеюсь, здесь будет интересно.
Гойда!
Надеюсь, здесь будет интересно.
Гойда!
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Tea Leaves For a New Year
Dec. 30th, 2025 02:49 pmembracingcalm
I don’t attempt to read tea leaves often, so I’m not particularly sure I’m an expert. I certainly don’t do them often for myself. The last time I did was election night. It was quite easy to find a T and an Aries sign. Which is a bit spooky if you don’t think about it or if you really allow yourself to think of it as some sort of divination. Really it’s just a meditative tool to help you extrapolate your hopes and fears. I started thinking about this last week (maybe last month?) sometime after reading about the Baba Vanga World Cup 2026 alien prophecy. Which, if you haven’t been down there already, is quite a fun little rabbit hole, sensationalism or not.
So, what did this cup say about my upcoming year? That little lump at the bottom lies between the area of sorrow and hate and it points up to that big mass at the top corner which is associated with contentment. When you read tea leaves you spiral from the bottom clockwise letting you mind draw associations between shapes and the zones they lie in. For the most part, this cup lacks shapes but the distribution of these tea leaves falls on mostly on areas which symbolize simple aspects of life that bring happiness or at least make it more comfortable: beauty, wealth, love, honor, fidelity, art, generosity, endurance etc… with very few of the bad sections speckled with tea at all. To me, that says that the worst struggles in 2026 for me, will be concerning issues of hate and sorrow but that I will be given plenty of chances to create contentment through the good things in life like love, friendship and helping others.
Of course, like I said, that’s just how my hopes and fears are reflected through this cup of tea if I take the time to stare at it and think about life for long enough but it's enough to help me feel a bit better.
First entry
Dec. 30th, 2025 11:38 amembracingcalmI’m not sure what to write in my first entry here and I’m a bit apprehensive. I predominately need a place to do some daily journaling about my rather mundane life and eventually post some art progress, ramble about my cd collection (which focuses on genres that most people consider boring), share some creative writing and post photos from day to day life. My search for a place to do this safely, while avoiding billionaire owned companies and edgelords has been… frustrating at best. Places that have algorithms feel a bit toxically rage baited and many other non algorithmic areas tend to only appreciate female presence if it remains open to objectification.
Hopefully this will be an okay space for me. I would really like to connect to some likeminded people.
