A New Year’s Day parade that stems from old European traditions but borrows heavily from black and brown culture too. Some people have described it as being like Brazilian Carnival or Mardi Gras but “Gritty-er” because it is in Philadelphia. I was expecting more coordinated dancing like Carnival but this was more like men in costumes randomly making merry. It was quite a spectacle
I’m visiting my in-laws in the Delaware area. We’re far from home, so it’s always an adventure for me as I’ve only been out this way three times now.
NYE was a bust cause I got super sick with vertigo. The next day we got to catch the end of the Mummers Parade in person, so I was over the moon! I got whiskey that was too strong for me at an Irish pub and ate hot pretzels outside the city hall.
Last night we visited Longwood Gardens and today we’re touring the Herrs chip factory. After that it will be games and relaxing.
It’s hard to express how much better this year has started compared to last year. I feel like the sun is finally peeking thru the darkness of the last few years.
I didn’t notice yet, but I like recommendations. I feel like recently I got a good mix of things I really would like after years of shaping the algorithm. Alas, their enshittification of blocking ad blockers has pretty much put me off their service.
This happened to my old man cat when he fell off the couch. I was beside myself with grief because I thought it was the end. He recovered and kept on going after that though.
I took some time off to see fams last week. It was so nice. We made art, played games, cooked food, and talked a lot.
Back at work this week is our in office week. I don’t like coming in to work but at least our carpool is always fun. I heard a very terrible and nasty rumor that next year we will be back in office full time. I sure hope not because I was just starting to feel comfortable in this job.
Mine too. Some of my cats are picky eaters but not about Churu!