The Cozy Corner

[CarlyAnn]

These dogs are ridiculous

Because of your yardwork, I thought you were talking about your feet.

 

[Dayhoosier]

Because of your yardwork, I thought you were talking about your feet.

It wouldn't be the yard work it'd be the hundreds of miles of running

 

[CarlyAnn]

It wouldn't be the yard work it'd be the hundreds of miles of running

Oh, you run?

 

[Nylonian]

Oh, you run?

He's THE runner... His mileage is insane... Not sure how he has time to be here.

 

[Stephie02]

I’m glad you’re feeling better, but just know it’s ok if you’re not. Or if you are but then it comes back… you’re loved even if you’re not happy all the time!



Oh, it’s the people that bring me the most joy, definitely! And I’ve gotten so much joy out of the Cozy Corner - Lit was feeling a little bit slow before this popped up (so big thank you to @MidwestPrincess23 and @Shymidwestgirl !) I always smile seeing what’s going on here and when people reply with nice or funny or interesting comments.



I’m sorry you feel like you don’t always fit in! I think you fit in perfectly - everyone here is so different that I think all fit in!

That probably came out wrong, kinda. No one here has made me feel like I don't belong, and I wouldn't want anything here to change. There's just a lot of ummm... jobs, working, home keeping, you know adulting stuff that I don't do. Love the recipe stuff though, even if I don't cook a lot. Love cooking though, anyway, that's all I meant

 

[Stephie02]

Ok, Now that the fog is slowly leaving my mind, here's a weekend Question:

What brings you the most joy in this place? Is it a certain someone? A groups of certain someones? Is it the escape? What makes you smile when you first log into Lit?

And I need to stop answering her questions! Makes me open up too much

 

[LatinaCarmen1980]

So probably better as a mixer?

I suppose... Not going to touch the stuff again.

 

[Jaws82]

I suppose... Not going to touch the stuff again.

Rough ride with 4 shots?

 

[Nylonian]

I suppose... Not going to touch the stuff again.

That's fair. As a gin and coffee snob, I can empathise.

 

[Nylonian]

And I need to stop answering her questions! Makes me open up too much

And how does that make you feel?

 

[Stephie02]

And how does that make you feel?

Nice try

No more of that

 

[Jaws82]

Nice try

No more of that

Steel door slamming shut and locked

 

[Dayhoosier]

Nice try

No more of that

 

[metrifonate]

Morning

 

[Cogan]

Ok, Now that the fog is slowly leaving my mind, here's a weekend Question:

What brings you the most joy in this place? Is it a certain someone? A groups of certain someones? Is it the escape? What makes you smile when you first log into Lit?

I come here for the fun. I'm here off and on. Sometimes I'm not on lit for weeks because of real life.
I like the people here and I have talked to some fantastic ones that have become great friends.

I can't deny that I like the sexual tension that sometime occurs here. But I see that as the icing on the cake.

 

[Tigertiger55]

Ok, Now that the fog is slowly leaving my mind, here's a weekend Question:

What brings you the most joy in this place? Is it a certain someone? A groups of certain someones? Is it the escape? What makes you smile when you first log into Lit?

Good question.
When first logging in it’s always good to have a couple of PM’s from nice people, that can make me smile. I enjoy the few minutes seeing what all the people I chat too have been up too in the threads & there’s a few that can bring a smile to my face just by being themself. Also, I just love flirty banter.

 

[Tigertiger55]

Cozy friends - Depression is trying to raise it's ugly head here and I'm trying to see the humor and the silliness of life but I'm having a hard time. Maybe it's the dreary weather after a gorgeous week. Maybe I'm not supposed to be home - instead I should be back in my career. Maybe this is residual depression that comes from being an empty nester. I don't know. I just know that I'm really, really trying to be silly (and mean it). I don't know.....

Hugs. I think give yourself credit for having the strength not to be in this place 24/7. It’s a really really easy battle to lose. But you aren’t, you’re winning it. Every single day that you don’t feel like this you win. Guess what? The days you do feel like this, you’re Also a winner against your own mind. Because these feelings leave.
Take it easy on yourself and find the small wins
X

 

[metrifonate]

Ok, Now that the fog is slowly leaving my mind, here's a weekend Question:

What brings you the most joy in this place? Is it a certain someone? A groups of certain someones? Is it the escape? What makes you smile when you first log into Lit?

Prosecco

 

[PotNoodle79]

Morning, Coziers

 

[Nylonian]

Morning, Coziers

Hands you a mug of Sumatra long black.

Good morning, PotNoodle.

 

[mobleedzblue]

Waving hello as I roll over and try to get a few more hours of sleep.

 

[EyesOnHers]

Cozy friends - Depression is trying to raise it's ugly head here and I'm trying to see the humor and the silliness of life but I'm having a hard time. Maybe it's the dreary weather after a gorgeous week. Maybe I'm not supposed to be home - instead I should be back in my career. Maybe this is residual depression that comes from being an empty nester. I don't know. I just know that I'm really, really trying to be silly (and mean it). I don't know.....

Oh gorgeous girl, I missed this.
Depression is a hard battle and I know how lonely it can feel. Always here for you.
Sending you all the and

 

[snexxer]

Cozy friends - Depression is trying to raise it's ugly head here and I'm trying to see the humor and the silliness of life but I'm having a hard time. Maybe it's the dreary weather after a gorgeous week. Maybe I'm not supposed to be home - instead I should be back in my career. Maybe this is residual depression that comes from being an empty nester. I don't know. I just know that I'm really, really trying to be silly (and mean it). I don't know.....

Im really sorry to hear that you're suffering with this, but you've done the right thing by opening up to your friends.

I had a nervous breakdown back in 2017, i spent 7 months barely leaving my bedroom.

It was my amazing close friends on lit that helped me through it. @Lollygirl26 sent me recorded supportive messages i could play when I needed it. @angelofthenorth met up with me talked and had a coffee.

I know we've only chatted briefly, but im here if you need to talk. That also goes to anyone.

Be strong, be wonderful and be honest to yourself.

 

[EyesOnHers]

Ok, Now that the fog is slowly leaving my mind, here's a weekend Question:

What brings you the most joy in this place? Is it a certain someone? A groups of certain someones? Is it the escape? What makes you smile when you first log into Lit?

I love the banter on the threads.
Feeling welcome despite how weird I might feel.
Being introverted in r/l I can escape here... Get to know people and be more open if that makes sense.
The chats and laughs from some really lovely friends I've made here.
Seeing a DM from someone special

Think that's about covered it

Morning all

EDIT: and a massive thank you to @Shymidwestgirl and @MidwestPrincess23 for setting up this thread

 

[metrifonate]

Cozy friends - Depression is trying to raise it's ugly head here and I'm trying to see the humor and the silliness of life but I'm having a hard time. Maybe it's the dreary weather after a gorgeous week. Maybe I'm not supposed to be home - instead I should be back in my career. Maybe this is residual depression that comes from being an empty nester. I don't know. I just know that I'm really, really trying to be silly (and mean it). I don't know.....

I found fighting against it and keeping busy, doing things you are uncomfortable with and getting adsorbed in tasks can help. I had help to rationalise things which helped massively and kept me from entering that spiral of over-thinking and catastrophising. And remember its not you, its not a choice its an ilness that you can beat.