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Treat every member with respect, kindness, and empathy. Our community is not intended for dating purposes. All interactions should remain respectful and appropriate for all members. Be mindful of your words and actions, and avoid any form of harassment, discrimination, or offensive behavior. ATC does not allow the sharing of explicit content. All interactions should remain respectful and appropriate for all members.
Inclusive Community
Embrace diversity and inclusivity. We value different perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences. Engage in discussions that foster a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere for all.
Confidentiality and Privacy
Respect the privacy of other members. Do not share personal information or any content shared within the community without explicit permission.
Constructive Communication
Foster open and constructive communication. Express your opinions and thoughts in a respectful manner, and be open to listening and understanding different viewpoints.
Accountability
Take responsibility for your words and actions. If any concerns arise, send a report to report@aroundthecorner.today. ATC will address the issue promptly and appropriately.
No Self-Promotion
While ATC encourages sharing knowledge and experiences, refrain from excessive self-promotion, spamming, or advertising. The focus should be on meaningful connections and conversations.
Compliance with Laws and Guidelines
Adhere to all applicable laws, regulations, and community guidelines. Do not engage in any illegal activities or encourage others to do so.
By participating in the Around The Corner community, you agree to abide by this Code of Conduct. Any violations may result in appropriate actions, including warnings, temporary or permanent removal from the community, depending on the severity of the infraction.
S4revelu2
She / Her
Daly City, CA
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How do you find ways to keep dancing alive in your heart while life shifts around you?
hmmm, this is a veryyy goood question^^ for mee while life shifts around, keeping that passion alive to dance goes beyond the classroom. it's showingg gracee to others whenn they're goinn through itt, just as you have to show yourself somee when you're learning a new movement or technique in class ..orr showing up for others, just as you have to show up for yourself ..orr learning/knowing that there is always room for growthh and creating that safe space for yourself and others ..these are just some of the things that help keep dance with me, even if i am not dancing as much as I want to right now ..life is definitely a movementt, and in life is where we find the art to create movement and just danceeee :) hahahaaa, i hopeee that makes senseee! but yeeah, takeee courageee, let looose and just dancee it out! woot woot!! :))
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Where are you at in your life stage?
haii! hmmm, life at this stage? i just turned 30 a couple months ago. i am in the bay temporarily for work, its not the ideal job for me at the moment, but i am thankful for it and it provides. i put my college studies on hold to pursue one of my dreams of dancinggg, and now dancing has kind of come to somewhat of a halt because of my job, but knowing the bay holds a lot of opportunities for dance, im looking into that..i think that’s about how much i can sum up where i am at this stage of my lifeee, without having to backspace five million times just to get to this point, lololll!
How's your life?
lifeee is lifeing, throwing me all the curveballs, lemons however you put itt, but i have learned to go with the flow and live in the moment as best i can, whether it be bad or good. i have so many things that i still want to do, and just turning 30, the adventure of new life chapters are still rolling. i am gratefull for everything in this moment and all that has led me to this point, would nott have it any other way :)
What helps you keep your sanity?
what helps keep my sanityyy? i would definitely have to say jesus, a lot of jesus. i know, most people would probably runn, run, runnnn but please don’tttt, promise i am not hereeee to hound you. buut, besides himmm, coffee is runner up contender for my sanityyy (one day i would like to open up my own cafe/coffee shop and create a safe space ..omgg, i am going to bunny hopp, but i just realized as i was typing wanting to open up my own coffee place, how this website literally is based on coffee meet-ups ..anyways, yesss hahaaa one of my dreams is to do just that), reading (LOVE to read, and because of my hectic lifeee i havent had the chance to, but have been trying really hard to get back into it), random research, because the way the internet just holds soo much information besides books, i juust cantt. uhhmm, what elseee ..i loveee to be a couch potato and just not do anything and relaxxx. movies (ABSOLUTELYYYY movies is one thing i can just do all daay. loveee a goood tear jerker, any and ALL action, just about anything, dc/marvel, dreamworks, etc. kdramas, cdramas, you name it, i will watch, EVERYTHINGGG sci-fi, and cant forget my zombie genre ..ohkay, i think its safe to say ive covered that base. also, I LOVE TO EAT, specifically PIZZA (i blame ninja turtles and scooby dooo), but i am not a picky eater, i will eat anything but pizza, korean and mexican help keeps the sanity goin. i have to mention that SWEETS does a wonderful jobbbb for my sanityyyy tooo. andd ohkay to keep things short from here on i will just list, so here they are. bakingggg, a goood hike, sightseeing, the SKIES, pretty much any activityyy. a lot of things, but what i just listed is what i can think of at the top of my head. if i keep going i fear nobody will want to keep readingg, haha!
What is most important to you right now?
what's most important to me is my faith, family, friends dancing and my language learning journey. my faith keeps me grounded, my family is what keeps me going and working hard toward my dreams, my friends who are the extra spices in my life in which i hold dear and near (practically family), dancing which is heaven on earth to me, and last but not least my language journey, which i feel is very important to understanding people and their cultures (learninggg very slowlyyy but it is surelyyy goinn, hahaha)
Anything you recently found interesting?
i love all the interesting and amazing stories that i have read through on this platform, and the space it creates for people to just meet and create memories, adventures and lasting friendships.
Where are you at in your life stage?
haii! hmmm, life at this stage? i just turned 30 a couple months ago. i am in the bay temporarily for work, its not the ideal job for me at the moment, but i am thankful for it and it provides. i put my college studies on hold to pursue one of my dreams of dancinggg, and now dancing has kind of come to somewhat of a halt because of my job, but knowing the bay holds a lot of opportunities for dance, im looking into that..i think that’s about how much i can sum up where i am at this stage of my lifeee, without having to backspace five million times just to get to this point, lololll!
How's your life?
lifeee is lifeing, throwing me all the curveballs, lemons however you put itt, but i have learned to go with the flow and live in the moment as best i can, whether it be bad or good. i have so many things that i still want to do, and just turning 30, the adventure of new life chapters are still rolling. i am gratefull for everything in this moment and all that has led me to this point, would nott have it any other way :)
What helps you keep your sanity?
what helps keep my sanityyy? i would definitely have to say jesus, a lot of jesus. i know, most people would probably runn, run, runnnn but please don’tttt, promise i am not hereeee to hound you. buut, besides himmm, coffee is runner up contender for my sanityyy (one day i would like to open up my own cafe/coffee shop and create a safe space ..omgg, i am going to bunny hopp, but i just realized as i was typing wanting to open up my own coffee place, how this website literally is based on coffee meet-ups ..anyways, yesss hahaaa one of my dreams is to do just that), reading (LOVE to read, and because of my hectic lifeee i havent had the chance to, but have been trying really hard to get back into it), random research, because the way the internet just holds soo much information besides books, i juust cantt. uhhmm, what elseee ..i loveee to be a couch potato and just not do anything and relaxxx. movies (ABSOLUTELYYYY movies is one thing i can just do all daay. loveee a goood tear jerker, any and ALL action, just about anything, dc/marvel, dreamworks, etc. kdramas, cdramas, you name it, i will watch, EVERYTHINGGG sci-fi, and cant forget my zombie genre ..ohkay, i think its safe to say ive covered that base. also, I LOVE TO EAT, specifically PIZZA (i blame ninja turtles and scooby dooo), but i am not a picky eater, i will eat anything but pizza, korean and mexican help keeps the sanity goin. i have to mention that SWEETS does a wonderful jobbbb for my sanityyyy tooo. andd ohkay to keep things short from here on i will just list, so here they are. bakingggg, a goood hike, sightseeing, the SKIES, pretty much any activityyy. a lot of things, but what i just listed is what i can think of at the top of my head. if i keep going i fear nobody will want to keep readingg, haha!
What is most important to you right now?
what's most important to me is my faith, family, friends dancing and my language learning journey. my faith keeps me grounded, my family is what keeps me going and working hard toward my dreams, my friends who are the extra spices in my life in which i hold dear and near (practically family), dancing which is heaven on earth to me, and last but not least my language journey, which i feel is very important to understanding people and their cultures (learninggg very slowlyyy but it is surelyyy goinn, hahaha)
Anything you recently found interesting?
i love all the interesting and amazing stories that i have read through on this platform, and the space it creates for people to just meet and create memories, adventures and lasting friendships.
mangalam
Having rear your answers, you sound like a very fun and cool person.
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S4revelu2
@mangalam awhhh!! thaank youu, veryy kind of youu! and i do agree, change is non-stop! essential for growth as an individual :)
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Sunsetting Around The Corner, Beginning Anew
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Sunsetting Around The Corner, Beginning Anew
From spreadsheet to platform, Around The Corner has grown tremendously. This growth has naturally brought new challenges—Chaehyun and Nicholas agreed that our current website has reached its limits in efficiently serving our community’s evolving needs. To better serve our community, we’re making a bold choice: sunsetting the current platform to build something entirely new.
Around The Corner will continue serving the community until Monday, September 29, 11:59 PM Pacific Time. If you have any unfinished conversations, we encourage you to reach out to your coffee matches today ☕️
As we make this transition, Nicholas will be stepping back to focus on his professional engineering career. Recent life events have shifted his priorities, and while this means dedicating more time to career stability, his passion for fostering connections in Orange County remains strong. You’ll still find him moderating /r/30sinOC on Reddit, organizing neighborhood gatherings, and staying active in the local community scene. We’re incredibly grateful for the foundation Nicholas helped create and excited to see him continue nurturing community in Southern California.
Going back to our roots, the new format will be designed from the ground up to foster the genuine self-expression and authentic connections that we all ultimately want to invite into our lives.
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SnuggleRX82
She / Her
San Jose, CA
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Where are you at in your life stage?
Not where I wanna be. Not where I ever imagined, both in good and not-so-good ways. I’ve just hit midlife (yikes!) and still not married (no partner either) and no kids. I’ve never desired having kids but have always wanted to be married. Unfortunately fate/karma had/has other plans for me, it seems. So here I am! Seeking a new chapter of MEANINGFUL friendships!
How's your life?
All in all, I’m lucky in a lot of ways. It’s easy to complain about things not going my way, esp seeing everyone around me having what I want. But I have a roof over my head, can afford the necessities (food, clothes), and some luxuries. I have a job that allows me to afford my life, to which, I am grateful, even though there are parts of the job that aren’t ideal. I have more text friends than actual friends I meet up with regularly. I hope to start a new chapter here, making new connections in an unexpected way!
What helps you keep your sanity?
A good hearty catch up with friends over either a home cooked meal or a nice restaurant, followed by a glass of wine.
What is most important to you right now?
Most imp to me is finding something, anything that keeps me living. Not in the physical sense but emotionally/internally. I want to find that zest for life through friendships. I may never find a partner but friendships are a necessity. I want to find people who enjoy different activities; things that I like and things I’ve never tried and want to. I do love learning as well so all the better if I can learn from newfound friendships and equally share my knowledge as well!
Anything you recently found interesting?
I wouldn’t say this is interesting but I recently have been into library book sales and am trying to read more. Granted, I still can only read fiction, as I use them to mentally escape reality, I’ve grabbed the occasional non-fiction!
Where are you at in your life stage?
Not where I wanna be. Not where I ever imagined, both in good and not-so-good ways. I’ve just hit midlife (yikes!) and still not married (no partner either) and no kids. I’ve never desired having kids but have always wanted to be married. Unfortunately fate/karma had/has other plans for me, it seems. So here I am! Seeking a new chapter of MEANINGFUL friendships!
How's your life?
All in all, I’m lucky in a lot of ways. It’s easy to complain about things not going my way, esp seeing everyone around me having what I want. But I have a roof over my head, can afford the necessities (food, clothes), and some luxuries. I have a job that allows me to afford my life, to which, I am grateful, even though there are parts of the job that aren’t ideal. I have more text friends than actual friends I meet up with regularly. I hope to start a new chapter here, making new connections in an unexpected way!
What helps you keep your sanity?
A good hearty catch up with friends over either a home cooked meal or a nice restaurant, followed by a glass of wine.
What is most important to you right now?
Most imp to me is finding something, anything that keeps me living. Not in the physical sense but emotionally/internally. I want to find that zest for life through friendships. I may never find a partner but friendships are a necessity. I want to find people who enjoy different activities; things that I like and things I’ve never tried and want to. I do love learning as well so all the better if I can learn from newfound friendships and equally share my knowledge as well!
Anything you recently found interesting?
I wouldn’t say this is interesting but I recently have been into library book sales and am trying to read more. Granted, I still can only read fiction, as I use them to mentally escape reality, I’ve grabbed the occasional non-fiction!
MochisMom
Hi there, I like your photo and the color scheme. ☺️ Would be interested to meet for coffee sometime!
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mangalam
Having gratitude for what we have is so important. This seems like a good place to find friendships, and we can leave the rest to fate/karma :)
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Pottery Night in Old Town Irvine
Thu, Sep 25
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Olomana Studios
Join us for Pottery Night at Olomana Studios, a newly opened community pottery studio located in a historic building in Old Town Irvine. No experience is necessary, this class is perfect for beginners looking for a fun and creative night out!
Seats are limited, RSVP required 🎫
Seats are limited, RSVP required 🎫
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What would you tell your younger self?
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Chillybee
He / Him
Oxnard, CA
This is a typical afternoon in our world.
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Where are you at in your life stage?
I am married to my lovely wife. We have 3 kids, a 4 year old and 2 year old twins. Both of us work too much for too little money but we are settling into being a family and just trying to find friends to join in our journey through life.
How's your life?
It's mostly great. I like my job and am working to getting further in my career. My kids drive me crazy but I wouldn't change it for the world. My spouse is super supportive of my. We are working together to make healthier life choices for our bodies and our wallets.
What helps you keep your sanity?
I have started 3d resin printing and painting the models and it's so peaceful. I also listen to audio books (typically different nonfiction / fantasy genres). And I really enjoy doing yard work, growing something fun, and keeping it clean and tidy for our kids to play in
What is most important to you right now?
My family. While I love my quiet time I love spending all the time I can with my kids and wife. We work too much to not spend time together whenever we can. And I work as much as I dare to make sure they get what they need!
Anything you recently found interesting?
I just started 3d printing and even newer to painting. I never thought I would have any artistic ability but I am not half bad at the painting!
Where are you at in your life stage?
I am married to my lovely wife. We have 3 kids, a 4 year old and 2 year old twins. Both of us work too much for too little money but we are settling into being a family and just trying to find friends to join in our journey through life.
How's your life?
It's mostly great. I like my job and am working to getting further in my career. My kids drive me crazy but I wouldn't change it for the world. My spouse is super supportive of my. We are working together to make healthier life choices for our bodies and our wallets.
What helps you keep your sanity?
I have started 3d resin printing and painting the models and it's so peaceful. I also listen to audio books (typically different nonfiction / fantasy genres). And I really enjoy doing yard work, growing something fun, and keeping it clean and tidy for our kids to play in
What is most important to you right now?
My family. While I love my quiet time I love spending all the time I can with my kids and wife. We work too much to not spend time together whenever we can. And I work as much as I dare to make sure they get what they need!
Anything you recently found interesting?
I just started 3d printing and even newer to painting. I never thought I would have any artistic ability but I am not half bad at the painting!
SunflowerSoul
She / Her
Costa Mesa, CA
I keep a photo album of favorite trees I come across so I can imagine I’m sitting under them.
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Where are you at in your life stage?
34f. I'm at a stage where I'm constantly growing and evolving. As a single mom of two and someone passionate about my job in public service, I'm focused on becoming the best version of myself. I'm learning to balance work, motherhood, and personal development while taking my health and well-being more seriously.
How's your life?
Life is busy, but I'm handling it. Between work, managing the household, and being a mom, it can get overwhelming, but I'm dedicated to staying productive and finding ways to improve. I'm eating well, getting enough sleep, and focusing on my health. I’m also trying to make time for creative outlets, even though it can be tough with my schedule.
What helps you keep your sanity?
Yoga, nature walks, and exercise help me stay grounded. I also love diving into graphic novels or dark fiction. Taking care of my health and making more time for art has been my priority recently.
What is most important to you right now?
Right now, my kids, my job, and my personal growth are at the forefront. I'm committed to improving my health, being more productive, and finding positive environments where I can thrive and possibly make friends. Expanding my horizons and learning new things are also really important to me.
Anything you recently found interesting?
I’ve recently been really interested in exploring my area more and finding fun, free resources for creative outlets. I’ve lived here all my life, but there’s still so much I haven’t experienced, and I’m excited to try new things and get back into artistic hobbies.
Where are you at in your life stage?
34f. I'm at a stage where I'm constantly growing and evolving. As a single mom of two and someone passionate about my job in public service, I'm focused on becoming the best version of myself. I'm learning to balance work, motherhood, and personal development while taking my health and well-being more seriously.
How's your life?
Life is busy, but I'm handling it. Between work, managing the household, and being a mom, it can get overwhelming, but I'm dedicated to staying productive and finding ways to improve. I'm eating well, getting enough sleep, and focusing on my health. I’m also trying to make time for creative outlets, even though it can be tough with my schedule.
What helps you keep your sanity?
Yoga, nature walks, and exercise help me stay grounded. I also love diving into graphic novels or dark fiction. Taking care of my health and making more time for art has been my priority recently.
What is most important to you right now?
Right now, my kids, my job, and my personal growth are at the forefront. I'm committed to improving my health, being more productive, and finding positive environments where I can thrive and possibly make friends. Expanding my horizons and learning new things are also really important to me.
Anything you recently found interesting?
I’ve recently been really interested in exploring my area more and finding fun, free resources for creative outlets. I’ve lived here all my life, but there’s still so much I haven’t experienced, and I’m excited to try new things and get back into artistic hobbies.
BalancedLemongrass1
Isn’t it amazing? It’s such a lost art form these days. Words have the power to convey so much and offer a glimpse into someone’s deepest soul
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GoodbyeBean1
Love that you keep an album of your favorite trees.
Being a single parent is tiring but also very rewarding. Taking care of your health is so important because it’s for yourself and also for your kids. Yoga, meditation, walks in nature are restorative.
Being a single parent is tiring but also very rewarding. Taking care of your health is so important because it’s for yourself and also for your kids. Yoga, meditation, walks in nature are restorative.
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Branchlimbs
She / Her
Mountain View, CA
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Where are you at in your life stage?
I’m almost halfway through my 30s, child free so far, and recently recognizing the need to build, foster, provide, and maintain a support network outside of blood relatives.
How's your life?
My life is starting to smooth out now, after a lifetime of bumps and potholes. Lost both of my parents in the last 5 years - it has profoundly impacted my life, both the weight of the loss, and the weightlessness of the newfound freedom from toxic negativity.
What helps you keep your sanity?
My dogs, and my partner.
Taking a deep breath, coming back to the present moment with various grounding exercises. If time permits, taking 5-15 minutes to journal, starting with 1, 3, or 5 things I'm grateful for right now.
What is most important to you right now?
Nurturing my relationships, keeping my loved ones close, establishing professional stability to alleviate my anxiety about the future, learning about personal finances.
Anything you recently found interesting?
Learning to cook different things, practicing mindfulness and gratitude, doing balance exercises and paying attention to my body and what it needs
Where are you at in your life stage?
I’m almost halfway through my 30s, child free so far, and recently recognizing the need to build, foster, provide, and maintain a support network outside of blood relatives.
How's your life?
My life is starting to smooth out now, after a lifetime of bumps and potholes. Lost both of my parents in the last 5 years - it has profoundly impacted my life, both the weight of the loss, and the weightlessness of the newfound freedom from toxic negativity.
What helps you keep your sanity?
My dogs, and my partner.
Taking a deep breath, coming back to the present moment with various grounding exercises. If time permits, taking 5-15 minutes to journal, starting with 1, 3, or 5 things I'm grateful for right now.
What is most important to you right now?
Nurturing my relationships, keeping my loved ones close, establishing professional stability to alleviate my anxiety about the future, learning about personal finances.
Anything you recently found interesting?
Learning to cook different things, practicing mindfulness and gratitude, doing balance exercises and paying attention to my body and what it needs
SarchimorWatery1
She / Her
San Francisco, CA
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Where are you at in your life stage?
I just turned 30 recently and moved to this city from a far away, northern land. I feel deeply entrenched in my work life but desperate to experience what this city's soul is really like. I'm a little confused and conflicted, determined but directionless, and cold-footed yet brave. In a mid-season and sitcom-y fashion I'm redefining myself a little. Trying a bit of everything right now.
How's your life?
Unnecessarily filled with busywork and endless comparisons. It lacks a bit of grounding but generally by all conventional metrics it's pretty good. I'm technically in a good place but there's a lopsided balance skewing towards work right now. I travel a lot and meet great people, I get to try a lot of new things that are fun and weird, and I have time in the mornings to make french omelettes. I plan silly things with equally silly people and it keeps me happy.
What helps you keep your sanity?
Finding the time to laugh, keeping up with old friends, and diving into new, random hobbies. For example I had a niche perfumery phase just recently and am on the cusp of entering my 'building model kits' phase. I also take long walks and go to smaller venue rave shows where I can headbang and lose myself in the music a little. During bad weeks I'll be tied to the couch binge watching TV and eating salty foods. I need places to be anonymous sometimes so I can fade into the background comfortably.
What is most important to you right now?
Defining things. I don't like that it's what's most important to me right now, but it's just what I keep coming back to. I recently also had a revived appreciation for my family and relationships so I've been thinking more long term in terms of how I want my life to look. Otherwise, I think unapologetic authenticity is what I'm trying to strive towards. I would very much like that.
Anything you recently found interesting?
The National Havoc Robot League (NHRL) hosts an annual world championship in Norwalk, CT and tickets are actually pretty reasonably priced.
Where are you at in your life stage?
I just turned 30 recently and moved to this city from a far away, northern land. I feel deeply entrenched in my work life but desperate to experience what this city's soul is really like. I'm a little confused and conflicted, determined but directionless, and cold-footed yet brave. In a mid-season and sitcom-y fashion I'm redefining myself a little. Trying a bit of everything right now.
How's your life?
Unnecessarily filled with busywork and endless comparisons. It lacks a bit of grounding but generally by all conventional metrics it's pretty good. I'm technically in a good place but there's a lopsided balance skewing towards work right now. I travel a lot and meet great people, I get to try a lot of new things that are fun and weird, and I have time in the mornings to make french omelettes. I plan silly things with equally silly people and it keeps me happy.
What helps you keep your sanity?
Finding the time to laugh, keeping up with old friends, and diving into new, random hobbies. For example I had a niche perfumery phase just recently and am on the cusp of entering my 'building model kits' phase. I also take long walks and go to smaller venue rave shows where I can headbang and lose myself in the music a little. During bad weeks I'll be tied to the couch binge watching TV and eating salty foods. I need places to be anonymous sometimes so I can fade into the background comfortably.
What is most important to you right now?
Defining things. I don't like that it's what's most important to me right now, but it's just what I keep coming back to. I recently also had a revived appreciation for my family and relationships so I've been thinking more long term in terms of how I want my life to look. Otherwise, I think unapologetic authenticity is what I'm trying to strive towards. I would very much like that.
Anything you recently found interesting?
The National Havoc Robot League (NHRL) hosts an annual world championship in Norwalk, CT and tickets are actually pretty reasonably priced.
AlyMD
As a fellow silly person you seem awesome! I’d love to get coffee
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sunkissedsummers
She / Her
San Francisco, CA
The coast is one of my favorite places to venture out to (ironically also my greatest fear)
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Where are you at in your life stage?
Just moved to the city late last year! Trying to figure out what exactly I want to do with life and figuring out who I am/growing comfortable with myself. Trying to keep my enthusiastic and positive energy steady with all interactions I have with others. I just want to make genuine connections and learn from others. Self discovery and growth is at a high for me now!
How's your life?
Life is okay. I have a good job and a decent support system but something feels missing, and I'm not entirely sure what it is. I've been learning a lot about my past and how it affected me while actively trying to practice positive changes.
What helps you keep your sanity?
Going out on walks/drives/being in nature. Eating good food!! Any kind interaction with a stranger. Those little memorable exchanges make a huge difference. Also dogs and cats haha.
What is most important to you right now?
Just being more comfortable being vulnerable! It's something I've always struggled with in the past and i feel like I closed off parts of myself that I actually like. I want to grow out of my shell again and I think just having meaningful conversations with others and allowing myself to meet new people/try new things would help!
Anything you recently found interesting?
I heard that if you see a banana slug for the first time that you're supposed to kiss it (Santa Cruz local tradition haha).
Where are you at in your life stage?
Just moved to the city late last year! Trying to figure out what exactly I want to do with life and figuring out who I am/growing comfortable with myself. Trying to keep my enthusiastic and positive energy steady with all interactions I have with others. I just want to make genuine connections and learn from others. Self discovery and growth is at a high for me now!
How's your life?
Life is okay. I have a good job and a decent support system but something feels missing, and I'm not entirely sure what it is. I've been learning a lot about my past and how it affected me while actively trying to practice positive changes.
What helps you keep your sanity?
Going out on walks/drives/being in nature. Eating good food!! Any kind interaction with a stranger. Those little memorable exchanges make a huge difference. Also dogs and cats haha.
What is most important to you right now?
Just being more comfortable being vulnerable! It's something I've always struggled with in the past and i feel like I closed off parts of myself that I actually like. I want to grow out of my shell again and I think just having meaningful conversations with others and allowing myself to meet new people/try new things would help!
Anything you recently found interesting?
I heard that if you see a banana slug for the first time that you're supposed to kiss it (Santa Cruz local tradition haha).
Neko
How are you liking the city?
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What's your favorite food and why is it Hawaiian pizza? :D
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Hawaiian pizza, because it's delicious and helps me find joyful open-minded people :))
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heyyyfever
She / Her
Mountain View, CA
I once visited this super cool "floating market" in Vietnam
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Where are you at in your life stage?
I'm someone in my early 40s, currently dating. The hardest part is 1) making new connections (I'm a transplant) and 2) maintaining the ones I have because most of my friends are busy with their spouses and kids. Recently one of my best friends had shoulder surgery and is currently housebound for the next 6 weeks and I'm secretly thrilled! I call her at anytime without worrying that I'm interfering with her life and she likes it when I call because she's super bored haha.
How's your life?
It's a lot better ever since I switched jobs and aren't pulling 14-hour days. I got really burned out at one point. So I'm learning to take breaks and not make my whole life about work (even though I enjoy my career!). Tomorrow I'm doing a movie night with coworkers and in a couple of weeks I'm visiting Japan for the first time. It feels weirdly scary to take PTO but I'm telling myself it's OK. I think being the daughter of refugees has made me think that life is just about work and survival but I'm sure my parents would want me to be happy too.
What helps you keep your sanity?
Getting lost in a good book
What is most important to you right now?
Wellness. Got a personal trainer! I'm getting my azz kicked! :D
Anything you recently found interesting?
Okay so I used to think sports were really boring. Guys going back and forth across the field? Racecars going around and around in circles? I have never been so happy to be so wrong. One of my exes taught me about American football and WOW it is endlessly interesting. There are so many cool scenarios that can happen right down to the last 2 seconds. And then there's Formula 1 -- so many interesting situations there too! The choice of tire compound the weather conditions the tracks themselves it's all so so interesting and so great.
Where are you at in your life stage?
I'm someone in my early 40s, currently dating. The hardest part is 1) making new connections (I'm a transplant) and 2) maintaining the ones I have because most of my friends are busy with their spouses and kids. Recently one of my best friends had shoulder surgery and is currently housebound for the next 6 weeks and I'm secretly thrilled! I call her at anytime without worrying that I'm interfering with her life and she likes it when I call because she's super bored haha.
How's your life?
It's a lot better ever since I switched jobs and aren't pulling 14-hour days. I got really burned out at one point. So I'm learning to take breaks and not make my whole life about work (even though I enjoy my career!). Tomorrow I'm doing a movie night with coworkers and in a couple of weeks I'm visiting Japan for the first time. It feels weirdly scary to take PTO but I'm telling myself it's OK. I think being the daughter of refugees has made me think that life is just about work and survival but I'm sure my parents would want me to be happy too.
What helps you keep your sanity?
Getting lost in a good book
What is most important to you right now?
Wellness. Got a personal trainer! I'm getting my azz kicked! :D
Anything you recently found interesting?
Okay so I used to think sports were really boring. Guys going back and forth across the field? Racecars going around and around in circles? I have never been so happy to be so wrong. One of my exes taught me about American football and WOW it is endlessly interesting. There are so many cool scenarios that can happen right down to the last 2 seconds. And then there's Formula 1 -- so many interesting situations there too! The choice of tire compound the weather conditions the tracks themselves it's all so so interesting and so great.
RAF11
Definitely get it about the friends with spouses and kids! I had a solid group, and then everyone went and got married - some of them to each other - or they left the Bay Area. C'est la vie, I suppose.
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heyyyfever
@RAF11 I guess they'll return to us when their kids turn 18?? LOL. But yeah, over time I've noticed that most of my friends are child-free
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