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⌈ Secret Post #6793 ⌋

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Books NOPEs (something innocent that is a red flag to you)

[(Anonymous)]

What makes you drop a book? It's necromancers for me. Never read a book I liked about them. I skip all necromancer MC books now.

Re: Books NOPEs (something innocent that is a red flag to you)

[randomdrops]

Vampires. I've never cared about them and at this point I'm just sick of them showing up.

Re: Books NOPEs (something innocent that is a red flag to you)

[(Anonymous)]

Love triangles. Characters with stupid names. (Looking at you, Feyre Archeron.)

Re: Books NOPEs (something innocent that is a red flag to you)

[(Anonymous)]

agree with you about the stupid names.

Re: Books NOPEs (something innocent that is a red flag to you)

[(Anonymous)]

Names that feature an overabundance of certain letters (like x or z) or random apostrophes to make them sound/look more ~edgy~. Usually a telltale sign that the author has the writing capabilities of an edgelord 16 year old.

Re: Books NOPEs (something innocent that is a red flag to you)

[kaijinscendre]

Not really innocent but cannibalism in any form.

Re: Books NOPEs (something innocent that is a red flag to you)

[(Anonymous)]

If I can't stand the main/POV character, I'm out. I don't mean "if they're a bad person" or whatever. I mean, if I find their "voice" irritating (3rd person or 1st doesn't matter). Usually, but not always, these are entitled man-baby characters.

Re: Books NOPEs (something innocent that is a red flag to you)

[volkameria]

Incredibly contrived twists, and/or the MCs being completely incompetent. It's one thing to have a character unsure of themselves or make mistakes, it's another thing to have their idiocy front and center while everyone else claims they're the best thing since sliced bread.

Re: Books NOPEs (something innocent that is a red flag to you)

[(Anonymous)]

As soon as it's obvious the author is massively soapboxing about their pet issues through their characters, I'm out. I'm here for an engaging story, not some moralistic TED talk. Even if I in theory agree with the author.

What have you achieved lately?

[(Anonymous)]

I finished a work project ahead of schedule.

Re: What have you achieved lately?

[(Anonymous)]

My mental health has been shitty this year and with it my ability to commit to things has been pretty garbage.

Today, I reached a 30 day streak on Duolingo.

It's a really small thing but it's also really not, with the year I've had.

Re: What have you achieved lately?

[kaijinscendre]

I finished my capybara needle felting kit (except for the little orange on top)! He is absolutely hideous but I tried my best. xD

Re: What have you achieved lately?

[(Anonymous)]

I replied to an email I had ignored for a day that was really stressing me out.

Re: What have you achieved lately?

[(Anonymous)]

Have started cleaning and repainting the walls in our bedroom. I'm absolutely garbage with DIY and decorating but it already looks so much fresher and nicer and it's given me a big mood boost.

Re: What have you achieved lately?

[(Anonymous)]

I got the outside spigot replaced after it burst due to a freeze in November 2023. I had to find a new plumber but also completely empty the storage room where that pipe comes into the house. It wasn’t fun but it’s fixed now! And I made myself ruthlessly declutter that storage area so it will be all nice and organized when I move everything back in tomorrow.

Re: What have you achieved lately?

[philstar22]

Got two cases terminated so they are out of immigration court. Got three people bond. And got a job interview scheduled for thursday.

Re: What have you achieved lately?

[(Anonymous)]

I wrote two (very) short stories, and four haiku in ten minutes. Apart from one haiku, that's my first writing since lumpectomy/mastectomy earlier this year. I'm so pleased with myself.

Re: What have you achieved lately?

[(Anonymous)]

I have a glimmer of hope for my life.

TW Death

[(Anonymous)]

My sister in law's sister just passed away today. They weren't close at all and had a pretty rough relationship, but they did keep in contact. It also wasn't a surprise, she had been sick for awhile and on hospice care. I'm just wondering if anyone has any suggestions for something to send my sister and sister-in-law. I wasn't sure if I should send anything because of the circumstances, she's sad that her sister is gone but it's not the devastation that a closer relationship would have, you know? But I'd like to send a little something as acknowledgment and support. Should I just stick with a card and a personal note inside?

Re: TW Death

[(Anonymous)]

Curious, is there any chance your SiL actually feels a bit sadder because they weren't closer (and wishes they had been)? Or do you have it on good authority that it's more like a distant cousin died?

Re: TW Death

[(Anonymous)]

I’d just send a very thoughtful card. I’ve been through a lot of grief the last few years and some of those relationships weren’t good. The grief rollercoaster with those losses was extra intense.

If you have a nice way of addressing the distance between them, that would probably be very impactful. When my abusive mother died, every card talked about how great she was and how much she loved me. It really sucked to be honest. And some of those people should have known better so I haven’t had anything to do with any of them since.

Re: TW Death

[(Anonymous)]

A sympathy card is a nice gesture, I don't think it needs to be any more complicated than that. It acknowledges what happened without turning it into a big thing, if that makes sense.

Re: TW Death

[(Anonymous)]

If they weren't close and had a rocky relationship, I think a card will do fine. It's difficult to know how to give condolences in these situations; our first instinct is always to express sadness and sympathy.

I served a customer recently who mentioned that she was on her way to her mother-in-law's funeral, and my first reaction was to say oh no, I'm so sorry for your loss, etc. She laughed and put her hands up and went "Oh no. No, it's fine. It's good, actually." Families are complicated.

Re: TW Death

[(Anonymous)]

I think a card is good, but if you feel like it doesn't feel like enough, you could maybe make a small donation in the sister's name to something relevant to her (it could just be something to do with hospice care in general). That way, it's nothing they have to deal with or find a place for and you're also spreading a little more good in the world.