Code of Conduct

I'm 28 yikes! I don't have much to show for it since I'm in a transitional phase. I cooked in fine dining for 5 years, had a panic attack and dropped out of the industry entirely. I am really happy to report that I am on a good path now though. Just got my first certificate for a career in IT! Now to just get my foot in the door.. oh yeah I've been single for a while (2 years) so that's starting to sting a bit

It's moderate. I have good friends, but 2 of my dearest friends don't live anywhere near me (NY & SF). My social life has been so draining lately, I feel like I have to be somewhere every weekend.

Video games keep me sane. Playing Overwatch alone helps me forget all the social obligations I have to deal with later. I also love raving and will be on the dance floor grooving hard to any kind of music. Those few hours are when my brain shuts off and I become entranced by the loud music. I guess dancing is how I express myself, although I am not trained.

Taking care of my mother, she's widowed and recently handicapped. I help her with everything that needs physical work, though it is stressful that sometimes her needs take precedent over mine. Or... at least that's what I did to myself. Idk I'm still figuring it out and trying to balance her and my needs. Also my career, I am so eager to get in a new industry so I can start a new life.

I have been studying Buddhism on and off for about 2 years. I've been to a few mindfulness retreats in Canada. Also love home cooking and have gotten into smoking meats, baking breads, and making pizzas!

I've recently finished writing my 1600th handwritten letter. It's a Christmas letter to my best friend where I wrote about my complex feelings toward change and moving on from the past, among other things.

As a thirty-something with multiple long-term intimate relationships that didn't work out I find myself in a sort of middle ground where I simultaneously feel that I have a whole life ahead of me and also that I'm missing something I know is vital to my life.

I live with a wonderful found family who I cook for every day, and a beautiful meowmie who snuggles with me in bed every night. I'm lucky enough to be able to juggle pursuing a passion project while working part-time (3 days a week).

I think I've managed to build and find a warm life around myself. But sometimes I still wonder if I'll ever be truly happy again.

Self-care, the support of my best friends, and quiet solitude. Also, a warm cup of white tea. (therapy helps, too =P)

In trying times, I am always looking back to my past for guidance. If I am still who I always have been, I know that things will always be okay. They'll go back to how they once were.

Comfort and consistency, always. But sometimes it takes a little bit of courage to reach out and meet someone new. Perhaps that's why many of us find ourselves here, isn't it?

In my curiosity about the silence I found myself watching some short films and presentations about an anxiety disorder known as "Selective Mutism".

One of the pieces of wisdom that appeared for engaging with selective mutism was, "The goal is NOT to get the child to speak. The goal is for the child to be comfortable because when they are comfortable they are able to speak!"

I think this approach speaks to how I like to live. Let yourself be content with who you are. You can expand your circle of comfort, when you are ready. You can take your time.

I’m a quarter of a century, just moved and started a new job in Orange County earlier this year. I mainly focus on work during the week then try to have an action packed weekend. I’ve been more shy, independent, and closed off in the past, but had experiences that made me realize how important human connection is. I’m currently in a LDR with my boyfriend. Overall I have a positive outlook on life, being more open minded and welcoming towards people.

My life is pretty sweet and peaceful other than having existential questions every so often. I fill my weekends with going to different beaches, parks, downtowns, bookstores, restaurants, fairs, shops, there’s so much to do, so little time~

Staying active and busy. I like discovering new places, trying new things. Currently saved 300+ places I want to go to eat, shop, discover… is that overkill? I love going on hikes, especially waterfall hikes, long walks at the beach, picnicking at parks, cooking elaborate meals, sketching and reading. I haven’t really done too much sports lately, but I do enjoy volleyball, pickleball, and ultimate frisbee.

3 F’s: Food, family, friends, or at least making friends

Axolotl. You should google it. They’re so goofy looking and cute

I am in my early 30s and love my apartment by the beach! Just started grad school. Single and dating. My three year-old dog is warming my feet as I type this.

I’m always trying to learn and grow and change. Since I started grad school in August I’ve been a lot happier and feel intellectually satisfied for the first time in a long time. I’ve been in the city for three years and slowly, diligently collecting cool friends. Lately I’ve been encouraging myself to find more in person experiences — gallery openings, meditation groups, film festivals, local bands, around the corner, etc. Recently I had an existential moment with a puffin at the Monterey Bay Aquarium. Also have been daydreaming about adopting a bearded dragon.

Bodies of water. Espresso over sparkling water, half sweet. Playing hide-and-go-seek with my dog. That middle place where you can’t tell if something is blue or green! Also, lavender (the color and the plant). Documentaries. My aesthetic to-do list spreadsheet. Making eye contact with a stranger when something funny has happened. Reading before bed.

Finding balance. I developed a chronic illness just before covid and it took me out for a while. Now I’m a lot better but I have a kind of chronic fatigue syndrome thing going on. I can pass as normal in most situations which is really nice! But staying gluten and dairy free (ugh) and respecting my sleep needs has been really important. And then work and grad school and my dog. And wanting to make art. And family. And gathering people for social events. It’s important for me to respect and feed all these things and be an integrated person.

Freud only visited the US once and he hated it! hahaha. But at one point a reporter asked him, "Dr. Freud, what is your definition of mental health?". Freud replied that the essence of mental health is the ability "to love and to work."

I am enjoying life, doing my sports, staying healthy and looking to flow from full time Electrical Engineering work to consulting and get back on the adventure/travel bandwagon

My life is interesting, I am working on staying healthy and happy. Looking to meet some new friends as I like to cook and pair it with thoughtful wine.

Good Family, my active lifestyle and looking forward to the next phase

As I look to transition from full time work to consulting, create a life with good friends and family and looking to make some new social contacts.

Good question. I live very close to Balboa Park so really enjoying the museums (I became a member of 2) and all the little parks within the big parks.

I'm in my early 30's working full time in the non-profit world. Looking to step outside my comfort zone and get more involved into the things that bring me joy. Always looking to improve my self, grow, and learn.

Life is decent, not too much to complain about, but definitely searching for my self after years of moving through life on cruise control

Music and coffee are the main ones! But being able to give back though my work is fulfilling. I am a case manager in workforce services.

Stepping outside of my comfort zone and finding myself, not to be melodramatic! But also growing professionally and personally.

This online group!

In my early 20s and pretty content with where I’m at. I’m able to do the things I’ve wanted to do growing up but there is a part of me that feels like I should take more chances just to switch it up.

My life is pretty good all things considered. Have a pretty set routine that’s definitely comforting to have but maybe could have more spontaneity so I thought I’d post here just to maybe get to hear others experiences and widen my view. I like meeting new people and hearing their stories on how they view life and fulfillment.

I love just listening to music (been loving Porter Robinson’s new album SMILE), playing video games (League of Legends recently), going to the movies, board games (Eldrich Horror has been a blast) and going out for some good food and dessert with friends. Pretty simple stuff but it’s enjoyable and helps keep me grounded if I ever start to think too existentially.

My health, friends, family, and overall peace of mind. It’s fun to just not worry too much about things and let life happen. The more I let stuff be the better I feel about the people and world around me so I try to do so as often as possible.

Watched the movie Didi and felt is was really well made representing aspects of growing up in the bay area. I think some stuff was a bit exaggerated but it does a pretty good job highlighting the nuances of what it's like. Highly recommend it.