Update for Everyone VIII: He who laughs have the last laugh

[Santander]

Imagine unironically supporting Mike Madigan.

[WD]

Imagine unironically supporting Mike Madigan.

Imagine not wanting a 15-2 D gerrymander.

[Santander]

Imagine unironically supporting Mike Madigan.

Imagine not wanting a 15-2 D gerrymander.

I would rather imprison all the Republicans on felony charges.

[𝕭𝖆𝖕𝖙𝖎𝖘𝖙𝖆 𝕸𝖎𝖓𝖔𝖑𝖆]

Imagine unironically supporting Mike Madigan.

Imagine not wanting a 15-2 D gerrymander.

I would rather imprison all the Republicans on felony charges.

And Mike Madigan too.

[WD]

Imagine unironically supporting Mike Madigan.

Imagine not wanting a 15-2 D gerrymander.

I would rather imprison all the Republicans on felony charges.

And Mike Madigan too.

Not until after redistricting

[HillGoose]

Talkin about things is hard. I’m so exhausted these recent days.

[PSOL]

Talkin about things is hard. I’m so exhausted these recent days.

Tell me about it; we’re all feeling the slog today

[FEMA Camp Administrator]

Talkin about things is hard. I’m so exhausted these recent days.

Hope you're alright, king.

[𝕭𝖆𝖕𝖙𝖎𝖘𝖙𝖆 𝕸𝖎𝖓𝖔𝖑𝖆]

Today I realized that my father can be described pretty well as a Karen.

[JA]

A lot has transpired in my life over the past ~10 weeks. My fiancee and I have relocated from Kansas City to Washington Island, Wisconsin after accepting a mutually beneficial arrangement with her mom. Her mom and her have had a fairly rocky relationship most of her life, so this was also meant to give them another chance to work things out; so far, it's not going so well between them. Her style of parenting and the little cultural differences that have emerged have certainly resulted in quite a lot of frustration between her and me as well, so that's been "fun." We plan on moving away in late winter, but she's adamant that we remain on the island. Needless to say, I'm not interested in staying - and not only because of the difficulties between her and us.

That leads me to my commentary on adjusting to truly rural living. This is a remote island, accessible solely by ferry, majority Trump voters, with a permanent population of only 705 people. The only music on the radio is Christian and Country, there's only one store (with limited winter hours), both churches are Evangelical Protestant, and right now hunting season using guns has begun and most men participate, and despite having one of the nation's highest Covid rates, the bars are packed with islanders and off-islanders coming for hunting season. I can only imagine how bad Covid is about to strike here. The culture clash of a left-wing city person from Florida who's never spent time in a truly rural area and never been around hunters living in a place like this has been very difficult on me. I've given this way of life a chance, but even my partner who's from here has found themselves yearning to "get back to civilization," as we say. The nature is absolutely and unquestionably beautiful; getting to see deer, turkeys, pheasants, a variety of squirrels, foxes, and so on on a daily basis, not to mention hearing the waves on Lake Michigan from our porch, has been very refreshing and pleasant. But, the culture of this place and its isolation? Not so much.

Since what little work that's available here in winter is all informal and based on who you know and what you can help them with around their property, I've had a lot more free time and was offered an excellent opportunity to return to my online university. Being older and having more experience, I felt ready to return and work towards improving my future opportunities by starting a Masters of Accountancy program with a specialization in Auditing. So far, so good in regards to that. I'm remaining as optimistic as I can be and counting down the days until we can get off this island and "get back to civilization." Rural life is just not for this person!

[True Federalist (진정한 연방 주의자)]

Today I realized that my father can be described pretty well as a Karen.

Then he desperately needs to find a new barber/hair stylist.

[𝕭𝖆𝖕𝖙𝖎𝖘𝖙𝖆 𝕸𝖎𝖓𝖔𝖑𝖆]

Today I realized that my father can be described pretty well as a Karen.

Then he desperately needs to find a new barber/hair stylist.

He probably does, but that's unrelated.

[PSOL]

A lot has transpired in my life over the past ~10 weeks. My fiancee and I have relocated from Kansas City to Washington Island, Wisconsin after accepting a mutually beneficial arrangement with her mom. Her mom and her have had a fairly rocky relationship most of her life, so this was also meant to give them another chance to work things out; so far, it's not going so well between them. Her style of parenting and the little cultural differences that have emerged have certainly resulted in quite a lot of frustration between her and me as well, so that's been "fun." We plan on moving away in late winter, but she's adamant that we remain on the island. Needless to say, I'm not interested in staying - and not only because of the difficulties between her and us.

That leads me to my commentary on adjusting to truly rural living. This is a remote island, accessible solely by ferry, majority Trump voters, with a permanent population of only 705 people. The only music on the radio is Christian and Country, there's only one store (with limited winter hours), both churches are Evangelical Protestant, and right now hunting season using guns has begun and most men participate, and despite having one of the nation's highest Covid rates, the bars are packed with islanders and off-islanders coming for hunting season. I can only imagine how bad Covid is about to strike here. The culture clash of a left-wing city person from Florida who's never spent time in a truly rural area and never been around hunters living in a place like this has been very difficult on me. I've given this way of life a chance, but even my partner who's from here has found themselves yearning to "get back to civilization," as we say. The nature is absolutely and unquestionably beautiful; getting to see deer, turkeys, pheasants, a variety of squirrels, foxes, and so on on a daily basis, not to mention hearing the waves on Lake Michigan from our porch, has been very refreshing and pleasant. But, the culture of this place and its isolation? Not so much.

Since what little work that's available here in winter is all informal and based on who you know and what you can help them with around their property, I've had a lot more free time and was offered an excellent opportunity to return to my online university. Being older and having more experience, I felt ready to return and work towards improving my future opportunities by starting a Masters of Accountancy program with a specialization in Auditing. So far, so good in regards to that. I'm remaining as optimistic as I can be and counting down the days until we can get off this island and "get back to civilization." Rural life is just not for this person!

Your home should be in the outskirts of Madison, WI or the Twin City area in Minnesota tbh.

[100% pro-life no matter what]

I tested negative for antibodies today.  I was kind of hoping that the reason I didn't get covid last month after being exposed was that I was already immune (I suppose I could theoretically be from earlier in the pandemic through t-cell immunity, but that seems less likely).  Even though I haven't let covid stop me from living my life since May 1st, there's always that tiny voice in the back of my head that cringes if I hear someone cough or that makes me smell something to make sure I still have my sense of smell.  It would have been nice for that voice to have gone away- and also simplified things with going to see older family members before Christmas.

[An American Tail: Fubart Goes West]

My parents are watching a Lifetime (discount Hallmark) Christmas movie set in Alaska. I had to correct it when a character mentioned that they have the best gingerbread in the whole county.

[FEMA Camp Administrator]

Ya boi is COVID-free.

[Mr. Smith]

I finally have time to do the little things, and of course that's when things go to f*(k.

Why is orderin' a duplicate Driver's License so much hell?

[𝕭𝖆𝖕𝖙𝖎𝖘𝖙𝖆 𝕸𝖎𝖓𝖔𝖑𝖆]

My parents are watching a Lifetime (discount Hallmark) Christmas movie set in Alaska. I had to correct it when a character mentioned that they have the best gingerbread in the whole county.

THE BEST GINGERBREAD IN THE ENTIRE ORGANIZED BOROUGH™

[HillGoose]

Found out today I’m descended from Arabs, apparently 🤔

Me and my wife did one of those DNA tests, 23andMe, and I guess my mother, who is a second generation Italian-American, must actually be an Arab. I was expecting to see at least a good amount of Italian but nah only 2% Italian and 10x that amount between Turkish, Syrian, and Egyptian.

The rest was pretty much England and France which yeah sounds about right. Still shocked about the Middle East stuff tho. Some of u guys follow me on the gram u know how pale I am. Wtf.

[Atlas Has Shrugged]

Found out today I’m descended from Arabs, apparently 🤔

Me and my wife did one of those DNA tests, 23andMe, and I guess my mother, who is a second generation Italian-American, must actually be an Arab. I was expecting to see at least a good amount of Italian but nah only 2% Italian and 10x that amount between Turkish, Syrian, and Egyptian.

The rest was pretty much England and France which yeah sounds about right. Still shocked about the Middle East stuff tho. Some of u guys follow me on the gram u know how pale I am. Wtf.

[Santander]

Found out today I’m descended from Arabs, apparently 🤔

Me and my wife did one of those DNA tests, 23andMe, and I guess my mother, who is a second generation Italian-American, must actually be an Arab. I was expecting to see at least a good amount of Italian but nah only 2% Italian and 10x that amount between Turkish, Syrian, and Egyptian.

The rest was pretty much England and France which yeah sounds about right. Still shocked about the Middle East stuff tho. Some of u guys follow me on the gram u know how pale I am. Wtf.

Sicilians are basically Arabs.

[PSOL]

Found out today I’m descended from Arabs, apparently 🤔

Me and my wife did one of those DNA tests, 23andMe, and I guess my mother, who is a second generation Italian-American, must actually be an Arab. I was expecting to see at least a good amount of Italian but nah only 2% Italian and 10x that amount between Turkish, Syrian, and Egyptian.

The rest was pretty much England and France which yeah sounds about right. Still shocked about the Middle East stuff tho. Some of u guys follow me on the gram u know how pale I am. Wtf.

I’m going to guess that the Arab factor is a mix between Maronite and Coptic Christians. A lot of Syrians, eastern Turks (in fact I’m guessing mixed Anatolian/Kurdish), and a few North Egyptians really could pass as Italian easily.

[Santander]

Amazing how a couple of successful sales can turn your mood around on a dime.

[Santander]

I came out as a transracial person today. People thought I was joking.

[𝕭𝖆𝖕𝖙𝖎𝖘𝖙𝖆 𝕸𝖎𝖓𝖔𝖑𝖆]

Sicilians are basically Arabs.

All Italians are basically Arabs.

Well except for those who are crypto-Austrians, but in Liguria we certainly don't belong to that category.

I came out as a transracial person today. People thought I was joking.

From which race to which race, if I can ask?