Sparrow 🐦 @Sparrow@awoo.space

Someone replied "loneliness has an echo" in response to my "loneliness has an echo" post and

yes. good. exactly.

Ack, I'm at the point of the night where coffee is keeping me up but I have no idea what to do with myself. Not a lot of energy or sleepiness.

At least until it's so vast that there's nothing left for sound to reverberate from.

My loneliness still has an echo, though.

Loneliness has an echo

My real concerted effort to make healthier nachos.

Contains:
Marinated tofu
Broccoli slaw mix
Shredded carrots
Black beans
Shredded brussel sprouts
Cheese
Blue corn chips

Oops I forgot salsa, adding that too.

Hm, my skin more closely resembles dehydrated skin rather than naturally dry skin. It feels tight and it's red and flaky, but still has an oily sheen to it.

Supposedly what causes this is using the wrong products. Which is fine, but I hardly use any skin products? Just a fragrance-free, gentle cleanser twice a day and moisturizer. Tf?

There's a possibility this is related to diabetes. High blood sugar can dry out and irritate skin. That's actually pretty likely.

Does anyone else struggle with acne-prone skin that is dry and has large pores?

Any suggestions for skincare regimes?

My brief internet search revealed the usual contradictory suggestions.

I just want a simple solution that won't take forever to implement or cause my skin to go red and flaky.

I really want to see a dermatologist and not just a doctor who looks at my skin for 2 seconds and prescribes me retin-A.

I still haven't figured out the right combination of skin products for my fair, sensitive, combination skin with massive pores. Treatments for dry skin don't work and those for oily skin cause redness and pain.

Obviously I need to take care of my diabetic healthcare and mental health needs first, but having bad skin is also troubling.

Woo time to make an Amazon wishlist because I definitely *will not remember* what to order once I actually have money for clothes.

And I know Amazon is terrible, but going clothes shopping IRL is so much worse.

I worked 14 hours at my second job last week, which is the most I've worked for them so far! Gosh, maybe I can afford some new clothes soon. :D

I should really find some music that was made after 2007 to listen to.

Gronlandic Edit remains the most relateable and catchy song about being an anxious weirdo that I know.

Weekends: The time for catching up on my admin work, and also finding time to do beauty things. First: skincare; then: nail polish!

**EDIT**

It would be wise for us all to meet in a neutral public location, at least until we've gotten to know each other!

Here's a link to a Bay Area Fediverse Meetup that I previously didn't know existed:

https://www.meetup.com/BAMF-Bay-Area-Members-of-the-Fediverse/

(Please Boost)

Who likes the idea of a Bay Area Masto meetup?

I would like to schedule one for several weekends from now.

I can host a relatively small group (6-7 people besides myself, max) or we can meet up at some central food establishment.

Please respond to give me an idea of the level of interest!

Do I pay $5 to cross the bridge to go to Daiso now or just go tomorrow?