I got into the ticket sales after waiting almost 8 hours in virtual line. Managed to still get something close to what I originally wanted. Still pinching myself!
Yeah. I don't use tiktok so this doesn't affect me, but the only reason I'm here is that during the whole reddit API fiasco (which, to be honest, as a non-tech savvy person I still don't completely understand), someone posted a link to beehaw and it seemed like a breath of fresh air, so I joined. I had no idea what Lemmy was at the time, and I still really only have a vague idea of what federation actually means.
There are a lot of people on Lemmy who seem to assume that no one worth knowing has a life that doesn't involve a large amount of time on their computer, and that's just silly. I'm grateful for the people who do have the know-how to build this space, but a healthy community of people is going to include a large variety of knowledge and experience.
Sorry for the tangent in reply to your comment; it's just been on my mind for a bit. 😅
The reality that I'm moving in six months is really starting to hit. I still think it's the right decision, but all of the incoming logistical and emotional uncertainty that's accompanying it is becoming very uncomfortable.
Family. I'm very lucky to have a good one. I grew up with parents who moved away from their families before I was born, but we always traveled back - once in the summer, and then again for Christmas. Despite living a ways away, I had great relationships with my grandparents, cousins, etc.
Then it was my turn to move away. I'll be home for Christmas. :)
Do they need you to know exactly how you're going to spend your money or just a prediction? When I was in school, student orgs had to apply for their funding every year based on what they spent the previous year and their predicted budget for the following year, but there was wiggle room for spending as long it was kept within certain budget categories, etc. It's pretty shitty that was sprung on you last minute though.
Absentee is the way to go! It's so nice being able to fill out my ballot as I research the weirdly worded state or city ballot measures that were off my radar from the comfort of my own couch.
Okay, thanks!