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Disabled Community Megathread from December 15th to December 28th (hexbear.net)
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[–] Mexidude93@hexbear.net 3 points 2 weeks ago (2 children)

Sorry for the late reply I got hyper focused on a computer project and have been working on it nonstop for 4 days.

Damn it sucks you now feel unsafe going to the only accessible store near you. There are so few places we can go to that losing one is kinda devastating. Trust me I haven't been in a Mexican store in years! I used to be able to go to one right in front of my apartments to get decent tacos and junk food but I haven't found another store as spacious as that one since.

Thanks for your condolences. It feels less isolating knowing that others are going through similar things. I hope those NHS assholes can finally start helping you with your pain and mobility problems. I can't wait for Medicaid to start with their austerity bullshit lol

Oh funny I'm the same when it comes to my mood and what music I'm feeling like. A couple weeks ago I was doing pretty good and was on a Blues and zydeco binge but lately I'm back to punk and sad indie rock. The bright side is that I found some cool new artist like MUDRAT!

Fuck, you actually had to sell your collection? Do you still have your sound setup at least? How long were you collecting for?

Take care and please don't stop posting on here. I actually read most of your post whenever I login even if I don't leave a comment.

[–] DisabledAceSocialist@hexbear.net 4 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Sorry to hear you can't get Mexican food any more.

I have a few CDs left, not many. I've got a CD walkman, but I sold about 90% of my CDs, and my stereo. I would love to build it back up, the sound quality just isn't good listening on youtube and I always have to be mindful of the volume. I'd like to put headphones in and just rock out full volume but then I'm limited as to choice having so few CDs left.

I've never heard of zydeco before, I'll give it a listen.

Thanks, I always have a lot more I want to say on here but I'm just struggling to find the energy and cognitive effort to say as much as I want to.

[–] Mexidude93@hexbear.net 3 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago) (1 children)

Oh no don't worry I still get plenty of Mexican food that my family orders for takeaway, just not fresh at the shop. Takeaway is the UK term for takeout right? Besides I would literally die if I didn't eat any of my mom’s cooking lol

A CD walkman! That's actually really cool. But you're right physical media just has no competition when it comes to quality. I actually wait for the Blu-ray to release and don't bother with streaming if a movie looks really interesting. My brother thinks it's and just wants to watch the movie lol

Zydeco is very interesting. It's a really cool blend of cultures. I don't understand what they're singing about most of the time but it's great and so lively. It's very accordion heavy but I've been listening to Mexicans tear it up with an accordion all my life so I got a built in affinity already. Let me know what you think.

I know what you mean about not having the mental energy sometimes. I usually go weeks without texting my friend and just throw myself into my projects or zone out to movies or TV.

[–] DisabledAceSocialist@hexbear.net 3 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Yeah I have a CD walkman from the early 00s which sounds quite good. I also have a more recent one which doesn't sound good, although they still make them the quality is poor now. If my 00s one every gets damaged I'll be stuck with the crappy recent one. I think CDs and blu rays/DVDs are important because they can't be taken away whereas digital media can just vanish if they decide to wipe it.

My mental energy is almost non existent. I struggle even to write posts here. I have a lot of books I want to read but can't summon up the energy to do it.

[–] Mexidude93@hexbear.net 2 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

I love that, never stop rocking that cool tech. I actually still have my iPod Nano from 2008. The battery doesn't charge but I keep it for sentimental reasons.

I know there's nothing I could do or say to instantly alleviate your suffering, but please feel free to message me if you ever need to vent.

Take care comrade!

[–] DisabledAceSocialist@hexbear.net 3 points 2 weeks ago

I also have an ipod nano, got it free for switching my bank account about 20 years ago, and someone loaded it with songs as I'm terrible with tech. But now I can't add any more as I can't work out how. CDs are easier as you can just buy them and press play.

Thanks for the offer, might take you up on it!

Care-Comrade

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