❓ PLP Inquires❓

[TheOriginalSA]

12.23.20

Ok we're winding up 2020 (thank sweet baby jesus) and it's been a hard year.

Tell me 10 Things that got you through the year in one piece, gave you hope, brightened your year or for which you were grateful.

1. Eating better
2. Having kept my job
3. Losing weight
4. When leaving the hospital during the worse of covid-19, everyone screaming thank you and making noise for us
5. My family being healthy
6. Getting to know my nieces and nephews better
7. My financial plan.
8. New goals I'm setting in life
9. New friends and loved ones
10. The Mandalrian, I love that show. They're fixing StarWars

 

[AngelicaS1780]

12.23.20

Ok we're winding up 2020 (thank sweet baby jesus) and it's been a hard year.

Tell me 10 Things that got you through the year in one piece, gave you hope, brightened your year or for which you were grateful.

1. My elliptical. Regular exercise helps me manage my depression and anxiety. Listening to the AudioPhiles (thanks, PLP & Miles) and My Dad Wrote a Porno while on the elliptical also helps.

2. Meal kit delivery decreased the stress of menu planning and trying to find new ingredients. Having new recipes each week kept us interested and away from take out. It helped us to eat better, save money, and was a good creative/skill activity for me.

3. Grateful for all the essential workers, whether healthcare workers, postal workers, police, firefighters, grocery store and restaurant workers...basically all the people who kept things running while putting themselves in harm's way.

4. Grateful for the election officials who stood up despite criticism to try to protect our democracy, and the public health officials who stood up to try to protect our health.

5. Netflix, Prime video, Hulu.

6. Various books and newspapers

7. Without my husband's maturity, patience, and acceptance, it would have been a very difficult time being together almost 24/7.

8. My sweet dragon.

9. A special Scotsman.

10. All my sisters from other misters...and some brothers from other mothers.

 

[AveryElle]

MDWAP is so amazing

 

[QuietCanadian]

1. My elliptical. Regular exercise helps me manage my depression and anxiety. Listening to the AudioPhiles (thanks, PLP & Miles) and My Dad Wrote a Porno while on the elliptical also helps.

...

Helped on some bike rides. So funny.

 

[AngelicaS1780]

MDWAP is so amazing

Your recitation challenge in the one audio thread was my first exposure to it.

Helped on some bike rides. So funny.

As long as you don't laugh so hard that you fall off your bike.

 

[QuietCanadian]

As long as you don't laugh so hard that you fall off your bike.

People may have looked at me funny when I was laughing so hard riding my bike.

 

[Orchidea73]

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[AveryElle]

People may have looked at me funny when I was laughing so hard riding my bike.

I used to listen to it at work and would get people stopping at my door asking what was so funny.

 

[PrettyLilPussy19]

12.23.20

Ok we're winding up 2020 (thank sweet baby jesus) and it's been a hard year.

Tell me 10 Things that got you through the year in one piece, gave you hope, brightened your year or for which you were grateful.

Ok my list is not quite as beautiful and introspective. Ill say not having kids or getting a break kept me hardened

1. Tiger King memes - NOT The Tiger King dic which was exploitative and problematic in lots of ways but...those memes? Yes...every single one.

2. I took up a crafty hobby which kept my hands busy so my brain could rest when I was home. It was rewarding and creative and led to some cool Christmas gifts.

3. The show TaskMaster. It gave me infinite joy and is the best thing going. All the seasons are on YouTube. Enjoy!

4. My best friend moved away in 2019 but her work brought her home a few time and we were able to see each other safely and it filled my social tank up each time.

5. TikTok - Yeah, it's the best. No, I won't argue with you about this.

6. Schitts Creek. It's worth all the hype and gave me those wholesome feel goods that I craved.

7. Coffee. Easily 87% of my 2020 calories came in the form of coffee.

8. My few remaining friends. It's safe to say I cleaned house in 2020 and honestly no great loss with those that didn't make it along the journey. This year revealed a lot of people's true selves and that was wither horrifying or wonderful. Those that made it to the end or where made along the way make me a better, smarter, more compassionate, well-rounded friend.

9. Voting He Who Must Not Be Named out if office. Now I'm ready for the flags to come down.

10. Meister. I wouldn't have made it. At all. Without his love and support and reminders and encouragement and without getting to provide those things for him in return. I'm so lucky.

 

[QuietCanadian]

I used to listen to it at work and would get people stopping at my door asking what was so funny.

People that it was easy to explain to? I feel like I'd have half who would think it's hilarious and half that would not be cool with it.

 

[Mei5ter]

12.23.20

Ok we're winding up 2020 (thank sweet baby jesus) and it's been a hard year.

Tell me 10 Things that got you through the year in one piece, gave you hope, brightened your year or for which you were grateful.

My ten, saving the best for last...

Abandoning social media. If it's your outlet, that's fine, but I don't want to be covered in the effluent that comes out of it.

Certain daily happenings during the month of May.

Playing the piano, and finding that I can not only sometimes still manage to play most of the right notes, but can occasionally still play them in the right order.

Writing. Nothing for Lit - fairly obscure and technical stuff which only two people apart from me will care about, but I'm enjoying it.

Learning far more about the local history and geography of where I live. When you can't travel far during a lockdown, you have to look at what's on your doorstep - and there was far more on mine than I ever knew.

The tandem. For something which has a reputation of making the best friends argue within five minutes, it's been an amazing success.

I'm still employed. By someone for whom I have lost most of my respect during 2020, but bills are more or less paid and mortgages are more or less covered, and the company is still struggling through. And, having said that...

Two particular work colleagues who've had the misfortune to share an office with me during lockdown. We've all tried to look after each other this year, but those mornings when I'd stagger into the office and find someone had bought me a coffee and a pastry just because...that's priceless.

Tea. I've drunk gallons.

And PLP. For more reasons than I can list, but she has been my core this year, and made every day happier, fuller and richer through her presence. So you've ever wondered whether long-distance relationships can really be that good and fulfilling, I'm here to tell you yes, they can.

 

[Orchidea73]

So you've ever wondered whether long-distance relationships can really be that good and fulfilling, I'm here to tell you yes, they can.

I've had a 4 years LDR. We would meet whenever we could but we lived in two different countries. It was fantastic and it worked for us perfectly. Funny thing though, we broke up a year after we were living in the same city, Rome. Go figure. lol

 

[AveryElle]

And PLP. For more reasons than I can list, but she has been my core this year, and made every day happier, fuller and richer through her presence. So you've ever wondered whether long-distance relationships can really be that good and fulfilling, I'm here to tell you yes, they can.

Fingers crossed the pandemic ends in 2021 and you two can live blog meeting for all the lit fans!! If that won’t fill your inboxes, literally and figuratively, I don’t know what will!

 

[Whiskeyjack]

12.23.20

Ok we're winding up 2020 (thank sweet baby jesus) and it's been a hard year.

Tell me 10 Things that got you through the year in one piece, gave you hope, brightened your year or for which you were grateful.

1. Seeing the progress that my autistic toddler has made over the past several months. We've gone from not knowing if he'd ever be fully verbal to not knowing if he'll ever shut up.

2. My wife has been absolutely tremendous through an awful lot.

3. I got a huge show of support and confidence from my church as we're going through some big changes.

4. Netflix/Hulu/Prime - Would not have survived the year without them.

5. Seeing my 12-year-old come into their own as an individual and getting to have interesting discussions with them on philosophy, theology, politics, etc.

6. Yeah, the Zoom meetings are getting kind of old, but getting to video chat somewhat regularly with friends and family all over the world will never not be awesome.

7. The election was favorable, even if the post-election temper tantrums have been less-so.

8. So. Much. Porn.

9. It took months of cabin fever, but I finally got my kids interested in family game night!

10. One of the biggest, baddest, toughest dudes I know started an online Dungeons & Dragons game. I did NOT have him pegged for a D&D nerd. But we play 2 or 3 times a month and its been some of the most fun I've had all pandemic.

BONUS #11. - I got an air fryer and it's worth its weight in gold. If all I ever used it for was to reheat stale french fries, it'd easily be worth the cost. But it's fantastic for that and so much more!

 

[PrettyLilPussy19]

Fingers crossed the pandemic ends in 2021 and you two can live blog meeting for all the lit fans!! If that won’t fill your inboxes, literally and figuratively, I don’t know what will!

We'll charge a very reasonable pay-per- view fee

10. One of the biggest, baddest, toughest dudes I know started an online Dungeons & Dragons game. I did NOT have him pegged for a D&D nerd. But we play 2 or 3 times a month and its been some of the most fun I've had all pandemic.

Ahh! How did I forget D&D! I DMd almost all year and it was so fun and creative and rewarding! And then I got to recap for a few friends and that made it even better!!
Your group sounds like a blast!

 

[AveryElle]

We'll charge a very reasonable pay-per- view fee

Unfair. You got stuff from us for free!

 

[PrettyLilPussy19]

Unfair. You got stuff from us for free!

True true. OK you're a VIP!

 

[AveryElle]

True true. OK you're a VIP!

Meister and pulpy cum panties in 2021!!

 

[AveryElle]

Still waiting on that recording...

I’m sure you are

 

[Whiskeyjack]

Ahh! How did I forget D&D! I DMd almost all year and it was so fun and creative and rewarding! And then I got to recap for a few friends and that made it even better!!
Your group sounds like a blast!

D&D's been an unexpected outlet for a lot of aggression and anxiety, in addition to creativity! I also have to give a big thumbs up to your Schitt's Creek endorsement. There aren't many shows my wife and I agree on. That's one we've watched, re-watched, and will re-watch again.

 

[PrettyLilPussy19]

01.11.20

Are humans ultimately and inherently good or bad, in general?
Has your opinion changed in your life?

 

[TheOriginalSA]

01.11.20

Are humans ultimately and inherently good or bad, in general?
Has your opinion changed in your life?

I think everyone is born with both good thoughts and bad thoughts, our choices are what makes us who we are. I don't think anyone was born good or evil, the environment we grew up in influences our choices.



I used to believe some people are just born evil, but once I started doing research on the subject, my opinion has changed

 

[Karabare]

01.11.20

Are humans ultimately and inherently good or bad, in general?
Has your opinion changed in your life?

So deep...

No, people are formed by their lives. Unfortunately, bad things happen.

 

[Dribble]

01.11.20

Are humans ultimately and inherently good or bad, in general?
Has your opinion changed in your life?

No. Humans are not ultimately and inherently good or bad. People can be.

Yes...my opinion on this has changed many times. Happens as you gain more life experiences. Just remember, for most people, it is a choice. It is all about their motive and your morals. What one defines as good...or bad...or evil, another may have a totally different view. Doesn't make them good...or bad...or evil. Just good or bad for you. When confronted by the Templar knight...don't let your choice be the kind where he says, "You chose unwisely".

 

[AlpineFresco]

01.11.20

Are humans ultimately and inherently good or bad, in general?
Has your opinion changed in your life?

We're broadly inherently neither. I do believe we're heavily influenced by our surrounding but I also think some of us are just more likely inclined to be lovely people, and some absolute bastards.

I started believing, as a child, we were all basically good, then I swung hard the other way when things hit me as a teen, but as an adult I'm becoming gradually less cynical over time.

The wrong environment can absolutely fuck up potentially good people, though, and turn them deeply unpleasant.