The Drop In Centre 3

[Mikiesboy]

right time for this boy to make dinner ... i'll see you all later on 

[Reader1810]

1 hour ago, kbois said:

I had a donut too on my layover in Chicago. Boston cream was my pick of the day... plus a coffee from Dunkin. 

Speaking of Boston cream doughnuts. That became my go to doughnut after my sibling moved to Massachusetts. I’m not sure why, though… 

[Mikiesboy]

11 minutes ago, Reader1810 said:

Speaking of Boston cream doughnuts. That became my go to doughnut after my sibling moved to Massachusetts. I’m not sure why, though… 

i like them.. from coffee tyme,  tim's version is not good. 

[Reader1810]

1 minute ago, Mikiesboy said:

i like them.. from coffee tyme,  tim's version is not good. 

I quite like Timmy’s BC, but it’s been years since I’ve had one, but I do recall they need to be fresh to be good. 

The worst one I’ve ever had was crispy crème’s sad attempt. 

[Mikiesboy]

28 minutes ago, Reader1810 said:

I quite like Timmy’s BC, but it’s been years since I’ve had one, but I do recall they need to be fresh to be good. 

The worst one I’ve ever had was crispy crème’s sad attempt. 

oh i've not had one of those... i like Krispy kreme glazed .. i've not tried anything else from them

 

[mollyhousemouse]

6 hours ago, Wayne Gray said:

Not a single mention of your love of puns?

Oh. That will be a great surprise for anyone who doesn't know.

i donut know what you mean. puns are pretty a-glazing. you could say a-dough-able. like sprinkles of joy. 

Spoiler

boy that took some time 

 

Edited August 1 by mollyhousemouse

[kbois]

50 minutes ago, Reader1810 said:

Speaking of Boston cream doughnuts. That became my go to doughnut after my sibling moved to Massachusetts. I’m not sure why, though… 

Dunkin's donuts are nowhere near as good as they used to be. I don't get them very often as they aren't made on site anymore (after the Dunkin Man died no one wanted to get up and make the donuts). They're so much better from the local mom and pop places. 

 

5 minutes ago, Mikiesboy said:

oh i've not had one of those... i like Krispy kreme glazed .. i've not tried anything else from them

 

Warm Krispy Kremes are da bomb! Lol

[weinerdog]

2 hours ago, Mikiesboy said:

right time for this boy to make dinner ... i'll see you all later on 

I suspect you'll see a few readers at your door as soon as you're done making dinner

[Reader1810]

48 minutes ago, Mikiesboy said:

oh i've not had one of those... i like Krispy kreme glazed .. i've not tried anything else from them

 

I like the glazed ones as well. Though, come to think of it, I haven’t seen them in my local Loblaws affiliate. Perhaps, they’re just in the Toronto stores? 

[Reader1810]

45 minutes ago, kbois said:

Dunkin's donuts are nowhere near as good as they used to be. I don't get them very often as they aren't made on site anymore (after the Dunkin Man died no one wanted to get up and make the donuts). They're so much better from the local mom and pop places. 

The same happened with Timmy’s after the company was sold. Changed recipes for food and coffee.

Whatever happened to the if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it way of thinking, eh? 

[Mikiesboy]

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[Wayne Gray]

I am boozy. I know I sound like I have a problem, and maybe I do. But. Fuck it. I am free. Tonight, I am not worried. Or ashamed. Or scared. Tonight, I am free. And freedom seems to be the thing feared by those who want control.

So I will keep freeing my mind by caring less about what I'm "supposed" to worry over.

I will keep unleashing that which is supposed to be good, and subjected, and tamed.

We will be what we must, to survive, and thrive, and exist.

In spite of what we should aspire to be.

I will continue.

To be me.

[Mikiesboy]

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9 hours ago, Wayne Gray said:

I am boozy. I know I sound like I have a problem, and maybe I do. But. Fuck it. I am free. Tonight, I am not worried. Or ashamed. Or scared. Tonight, I am free. And freedom seems to be the thing feared by those who want control.

So I will keep freeing my mind by caring less about what I'm "supposed" to worry over.

I will keep unleashing that which is supposed to be good, and subjected, and tamed.

We will be what we must, to survive, and thrive, and exist.

In spite of what we should aspire to be.

I will continue.

To be me.

We always hear the advice to be real.  i'm glad you are. 

[chris191070]

I'm in Crete, at a beach bar with a cold bottle of cider

Have a good weekend all

[Mikiesboy]

This man. 

Lots of information about childhood trauma and how to stop being a victim in your own life. I've heard Dr. Maté before.  If you struggle, listen to him, read his books ... he can help. 

 

[MichaelS36]

13 hours ago, Wayne Gray said:

I am boozy. I know I sound like I have a problem, and maybe I do. But. Fuck it. I am free. Tonight, I am not worried. Or ashamed. Or scared. Tonight, I am free. And freedom seems to be the thing feared by those who want control.

So I will keep freeing my mind by caring less about what I'm "supposed" to worry over.

I will keep unleashing that which is supposed to be good, and subjected, and tamed.

We will be what we must, to survive, and thrive, and exist.

In spite of what we should aspire to be.

I will continue.

To be me.

I'm somewhere between Wow and Love for this one.  Personally, I think you very aware of who you truly are but keep it quiet until you have a drink or a gummy.  Those trigger the flood gates. 

You do know that alcohol is terrible for you, messes with hormones and makes you fat. Stop drinking.  I don't have much good to say about drugs either.  And don't tell me you need a drink ... you don't. Take it from an ex-drinker.  Best thing I ever did... well other than marry tim.  

[MichaelS36]

32 minutes ago, Mikiesboy said:

This man. 

Lots of information about childhood trauma and how to stop being a victim in your own life. I've heard Dr. Maté before.  If you struggle, listen to him, read his books ... he can help. 

 

Yes, he's brilliant. 

[Wayne Gray]

1 minute ago, MichaelS36 said:

I'm somewhere between Wow and Love for this one.  Personally, I think you very aware of who you truly are but keep it quiet until you have a drink or a gummy.  Those trigger the flood gates. 

You do know that alcohol is terrible for you, messes with hormones and makes you fat. Stop drinking.  I don't have much good to say about drugs either.  And don't tell me you need a drink ... you don't. Take it from an ex-drinker.  Best thing I ever did... well other than marry tim.  

Yeah, I'm aware.

Honestly, the THC is far better than alcohol for me. The ones I take are an even split between CBD and THC. They make my joints hurt less, probably from the CBD, which is non-psychoactive. It helps me sleep when I'm tossing and turning, too. Again, the CBD will do that without THC. I'm almost out of the ones I've got, and I plan to buy only CBD this time around. All of the effects I actually want without getting high. 

Once I found out how the body processes alcohol (it prioritizes it over anything else until it's metabolized) I realized that yes, it's bad for people trying to lose weight.

I don't crave either booze or THC. But I watched my brother wreck his life through drugs and alcohol. So ... the genes for addiction are there.

I have an appointment later this month to talk about my rising blood pressure and the need to lose some weight. Alcohol will be on the table as something I surrender if it will help me avoid a lifetime of medication I don't need if I am disciplined. I'll also get my testosterone checked, just in case it dipped again. When that happens, I am a lot less resilient. I feel "off" and wrong. It's a cascading effect that touches everything. I am not feeling the same level of wrongness I did before, the first time I dropped way below normal for a guy my age, but some of it is there. That 100% has an impact on weight loss and muscle development, too. And guess what else affects Testosterone? Booze!

So, yeah. I know what needs doing. Honestly, if I could make my goals happen without alcohol, but also without meal prep, I'd do it. I hate meal prep that much.

[MichaelS36]

31 minutes ago, Wayne Gray said:

Yeah, I'm aware.

Honestly, the THC is far better than alcohol for me. The ones I take are an even split between CBD and THC. They make my joints hurt less, probably from the CBD, which is non-psychoactive. It helps me sleep when I'm tossing and turning, too. Again, the CBD will do that without THC. I'm almost out of the ones I've got, and I plan to buy only CBD this time around. All of the effects I actually want without getting high. 

Once I found out how the body processes alcohol (it prioritizes it over anything else until it's metabolized) I realized that yes, it's bad for people trying to lose weight.

I don't crave either booze or THC. But I watched my brother wreck his life through drugs and alcohol. So ... the genes for addiction are there.

I have an appointment later this month to talk about my rising blood pressure and the need to lose some weight. Alcohol will be on the table as something I surrender if it will help me avoid a lifetime of medication I don't need if I am disciplined. I'll also get my testosterone checked, just in case it dipped again. When that happens, I am a lot less resilient. I feel "off" and wrong. It's a cascading effect that touches everything. I am not feeling the same level of wrongness I did before, the first time I dropped way below normal for a guy my age, but some of it is there. That 100% has an impact on weight loss and muscle development, too. And guess what else affects Testosterone? Booze!

So, yeah. I know what needs doing. Honestly, if I could make my goals happen without alcohol, but also without meal prep, I'd do it. I hate meal prep that much.

I knew that you know. I also know that I put sh*t off and paid for it dearly. So, I hate to see others waste time and/or avoid getting help. I don't anymore when it comes to my health. It affects me and the promises I made to my husband. 

You've always said to tim that the meds he has to take just help balance chemicals within him. He tried going without them.  I agreed with that, then when awful things happened, I didn't.  

I know you like to try on your own. I hope it works.  It may happen that you still need some medication, but less of it, which is always a bonus. 

Meal prep. I don't even know what that means. You know I'm not great in the kitchen, thankfully tim and Danny both are.  Is Meal Prep a requirement to eating right?  Really?  Would a subscription food service help you? 

I'm glad you're off to the doctor. People love and need you and you deserve a long and healthy life. 

[Wayne Gray]

Just now, MichaelS36 said:

I knew that you know. I also know that I put sh*t off and paid for it dearly. So, I hate to see others waste time and/or avoid getting help. I don't anymore when it comes to my health. It affects me and the promises I made to my husband. 

You've always said to tim that the meds he has to take just help balance chemicals within him. He tried going without them.  I agreed with that, then when awful things happened, I didn't.  

I know you like to try on your own. I hope it works.  It may happen that you still need some medication, but less of it, which is always a bonus. 

Meal prep. I don't even know what that means. You know I'm not great in the kitchen, thankfully tim and Danny both are.  Is Meal Prep a requirement to eating right?  Really?  Would a subscription food service help you? 

I'm glad you're off to the doctor. People love and need you and you deserve a long and healthy life. 

Thanks for the nice words.

Meal prep is preparing most or all meals ahead of time and freezing them. It's pretty much required for serious efforts related to bodybuilding and truly transforming the body. At least, it likely is for me. The pain point here is the time it takes, and how long I'd need to tie up the kitchen to do it. It'd take getting organized, buying all of the ingredients necessary, and then preparing them all at once in our little kitchen. I've tried this before. Kevin HATES it, because I'm in "his" space for so long. I hate it because I give up half of a day on the weekend to do it. It turns into a chore that must be done, but once done, it's over. I keep telling myself that, but it doesn't diminish my dislike of the task.

It's just something I have to get over and do. No other tactic has worked, and I know this would.

[MichaelS36]

6 minutes ago, Wayne Gray said:

Thanks for the nice words.

Meal prep is preparing most or all meals ahead of time and freezing them. It's pretty much required for serious efforts related to bodybuilding and truly transforming the body. At least, it likely is for me. The pain point here is the time it takes, and how long I'd need to tie up the kitchen to do it. It'd take getting organized, buying all of the ingredients necessary, and then preparing them all at once in our little kitchen. I've tried this before. Kevin HATES it, because I'm in "his" space for so long. I hate it because I give up half of a day on the weekend to do it. It turns into a chore that must be done, but once done, it's over. I keep telling myself that, but it doesn't diminish my dislike of the task.

It's just something I have to get over and do. No other tactic has worked, and I know this would.

I can understand that. Not a fan of cooking myself. I know I just would not do that.  I know tim prepares things and freezes them. Not full meals however. I suppose it might be an necessary evil but you may not have to do it forever. 

[Brayon]

Since moving into the apartment, I'm finding cooking for 1 person hard. I eat leftovers, but when I make enough for 4 meals, eating the same thing gets old fast. 

Sadly, my dinner has been turning into frozen meals you can pop in the microwave, or ultra simple stuff, like grits, eggs, toast. PB&J sandwiches too.

I've looked into Factor_ and other meal subscriptions and not really cost effective for the long term. 

[Reader1810]

19 minutes ago, Brayon said:

Since moving into the apartment, I'm finding cooking for 1 person hard. I eat leftovers, but when I make enough for 4 meals, eating the same thing gets old fast. 

Sadly, my dinner has been turning into frozen meals you can pop in the microwave, or ultra simple stuff, like grits, eggs, toast. PB&J sandwiches too.

I've looked into Factor_ and other meal subscriptions and not really cost effective for the long term. 

You should Google “recipes for one”. The following is just one I found, but it seems to be packed with a lot of varied options. 
 

Oops. it would help if I post the link…🙄

https://onedishkitchen.com/cooking-for-one-recipes/

Edited August 2 by Reader1810

[mollyhousemouse]

meal prep, mostly i portion out the proteins into vacuum seal bags with marinades and use the chopper Phil got for me to do onions and such. those go into glass refrigerator dishes. that way all i have to do is have the crock pot clean and it's dump and go. 

[Brayon]

32 minutes ago, Reader1810 said:

You should Google “recipes for one”. The following is just one I found, but it seems to be packed with a lot of varied options. 
 

Oops. it would help if I post the link…🙄

https://onedishkitchen.com/cooking-for-one-recipes/

I'm saving that link! Thank you, Reader.