Roommate vent
So we talked about doing chores before our game day and how doing a little every day will make things less stressful day of.
She didn't do *anything* before today. She went out partying last night and said she'd get up early to clean up.
She woke up a half hour before people were supposed to arrive.
I guess it's lucky that nearly everyone bailed at the last minute.
I'm just so angry at everyone for being so irresponsible. My roommate is almost 30, but acts like she's 16.
Roommate Vent
More roommate venting:
- She invites herself along to everything I do ("Oh you're hanging out with Alicia? Mind if I come along?", "What are you watching? Oh, that's a cool show. We should watch it together sometime.")
Anyway, none of these are awful or unforgivable things, they're just annoying. *Especially* because they're things I've noticed myself doing, either currently or in the past. That makes it somehow worse. :P
Roommate Vent
Ya ever live with someone who's just like the worst parts of yourself? Or acts like you acted 2-5 years ago?
My roommate:
- Apologizes constantly
- Inserts herself into every conversation
- Procrastinates on things like chores, then has a panic attack trying to do everything at the last minute
- Performative flogging
- Uses overly formal language constantly (this isn't a bad thing, it just gets annoying)
CONT
Social anxiety -
So I stayed home from the art show because it seemed like it would take too many social spoons.
But then I quickly became guilty and went back to bed to "feel safe".
Fell asleep so I didn't see my roommate's text that she was bringing people over.
Woke up to her and two friends loudly inspecting the apartment. Stayed frozen in bed for twenty minutes until they left.
Now I just feel shakey and spacey. :/
Diabetes, post-apocalyptic fiction
Watching or reading post-apocalyptic fiction is always especially weird for me because I know in those universes, with my chronic illness, I wouldn't survive very long. And if I did I would be a burden to those around me.
Sometimes these shows/books/comics feature a diabetic kid as part of a plot point or tragic backstory for another character, but they rarely stay around long.
Relationships -, venting
Tfw the entire concept of relationships sounds exhausting and unbearable because 7 times out of 10 I let people walk all over my boundaries (or don't set them to begin with).
My most lasting friendships are with people who make their own boundaries clear, and are explicitly supportive of mine.
I know I can get better at establishing/maintaining boundaries, as well as avoiding people who routinely challenge or disrespect mine.
But the - association is still strong.
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It's easier when they're tiny, so I can understand how it's harder to hire people for the 10+ year old kids.
Hi I'm Sparrow! Queer kid-adventurer, sci fi/horror geek, wildlife enthusiast, & Witch. Enboi, they/them. T1d. Intersectional feminist. BT/special education aide.