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The link below explains in detail what a BIOS is. What it is in very basic terms is a set of instructions on a small chip that checks the basic running of the PC and allows the Operating System to load https://www.lenovo.com/us/en/glossary/what-is-a-bios/?orgRef=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2F&srsltid=AfmBOooncHKbJJQxFPh2BNsxFZMYcGftejJ9iYRnC_nA1mFvM6ypq3cb Some people don't like that some OS (Operating System) providers, like microsoft, force their changes on users. Sometimes they take good things away and add functions of little to no use for most users. The link below explains what an OS is. It basically allocates computer resources like memory, graphics, processing power or storage space (hard drive) to software you might install. It is what allows you to interact with the programs you install. It also attempts to keep you and your data safe in a world where threats exist. https://www.ibm.com/think/topics/operating-systems

@LissyLu @SquirtleSquad @littlegala @Aikko @Zina @RoseyLittle @MyMy This is the topic for your final reviews on the book! So warning if you havnt finished dont come in here or it will be spoiled. Feel free to post without spoilers in this section as those in here have been warned. Use the following template to help guide ypu. You can leave certain parts blank if you don't have an answer. Also this reveiw is a requirement if ypu want the achievement badge for this book! TEMPLATE: Book Title: Rating (1-5 stars): Favorite Quote: Favorite Scene: Strongest Book Quality (Character development, plot, humor, sub characters, angst, ect): Weakest Book Quality (Se previous question): Favorite Character/Sub character: Would you recommend and why: Full Descriptive Reveiw:

Also, if you’ve never heard of Bug Hunter, so cute. I love his songs.

My Sun sign is Capricorn but my Moon Sign, Rising Sign, and like 3 of my houses are in Scorpio and that describes me sooooo much better lol: "Capricorns are known for being ambitious, disciplined, and practical, often driven by a strong work ethic and a desire to achieve long-term goals. They are also characterized by their loyalty and responsibility, but can sometimes be seen as pessimistic, serious, or stubborn" -the loyalty and work ethic are about the only things matching "Scorpio moons have intense, mysterious, and complex emotions, a strong need for emotional security, and deep loyalty to loved ones. They are often insightful, emotionally intelligent, and can be fiercely protective of those they care about, but can also hold grudges or be prone to holding onto things." -very much me, every single word lol

My sun sign: Pisces ♓️ (8th house) pisces is empathetic, intuitive, deeply sensitive and spiritual. a sign that feels everything deeply and needs solitude to recharge. ruled by Neptune, planet of dreams, and is symbolised by two fish swimming in opposite directions, representing duality and emotional depth. accurate traits: I absorb moods and atmosphere like water im creative and intuitive I need quiet time to process emotions and refill my energy traits I differ from: im not directionless, once I commit to something that actually matters to me, im all in I don’t idealise people easily, I can see the shadow side I think this is because my Pisces sun lives in the 8th house and is balanced by earth placements (Venus in Capricorn) that gives some structure. I still feel everything, but I’ve learned to contain it. 🌙

New soul by Yael Naim makes me feel so much. The wonder and curiosity of new things, the mistakes we inevitably make exploring and a feeling of safety from being taken away from it all

I haven’t finished reading yet. I was planning on spending the day to finish it tomorrow. I have 3cha left. If you need to move on that’s okay with me.

Woow how exciting! ^^ I sure would like to join you on the next one as well, This was lots of fun!

Thank you friend! I will award your badge today! Congrats on making it to the end with us, you were a joy to read with. I hope ypu join us on our next one. Also amazing quote choice!

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Book Title: Yearning for Her Rating (1-5 stars): 3.5 Favorite Quote: "Hands trembling, he stepped to the railing and leaned on it, looking down. The reflections on the river’s surface weren’t nearly so vibrant tonight, weren’t nearly so breathtaking, and he knew it was because of her absence. She’d granted the sight its beauty. No, that wasn’t quite right. She’d been the source of all beauty that night." Favorite Scene: I really liked the scene where they completed their bond and made love in the air! It was very romantic and passionate. Strongest Book Quality (Character development, plot, humor, sub characters, angst, ect): character monologues were quite good and expressive, they made me feel more attached to the characters. Also I rarely ever read books with a third-person point of view, that was refreshing. And of course the banter! Hahaha I'm a sucker for that. Weakest Book Quality (Se previous question): First of all, I've never read the word "potent" so many times in one book 😂. Idk it just bugged me reading it every other page or so. And I felt that not a lot happening really. Mostly cute and steamy scenes. Favorite Character/Sub character: that would be Willow. And not a lot of side characters actually! So I pick the kitties! they my favorite too ^^ Would you recommend and why: if you're all about the MMC swooning and absolutely head on heels over the FMC from chapter one, looots of spice and naughty scenes, fun and humourous banter between the two, then yessss! Definitely 😁 Full Descriptive Reveiw: this was such a fun light hearted read, fun characters and ummm an interesting plot. Tho, felt like 99% of the book solely focused on the relationship between the hero and heroine more than anything else like world building, character development...

Heya! Answers for: Question 36: Question 37: Question 38: Question 39:

@LissyLu @SquirtleSquad @Aikko @littlegala @Zina @RoseyLittle @MyMy Hey guys have yall finished? I am the only one who has done the reveiw and I was kind of holding off on posting stuff for our new read until everyone has done their review to hand out badges. Please check in and let me know where yall are. Thank you.

Hi! I'm new to pet play:) I really want a collar and cage, but i think thats more of a safety feeling, not necessarily a pet play thing:) hoe can i find what my pet type is? like am i a kitty? a puppy? a little panda? i dont knowwwww💕

Hi all, I'm going to give a brief overview of operating systems and the the three main ones used today. There are actually a handful of Operating systems out there. However you have probably heard of these, Windows OS, MacOS and GNU/Linux. Note OS is often short for operating system when it comes to computing. Keep in mind this is just a basic overview of Operating Systems. When you turn on your computer, the BIOS does a basic check and makes sure your computer components are all good, then it will boot into the OS. Usually the bootable device will be the HDD/SSD. Windows - Probably the best known OS. Its often pre-installed on prebuilt computers. The newest version of Windows at this time of writing is Windows 11. Windows originally started as a GUI for DOS(Disk Operating System). It is probably the easiest OS to use. Of course it is not without is problems. It has gotten better with its security issues over time. MacOS/OSX - Apple's OS for Mac based systems. I don't have much experience with it as I've never really used a mac. Haven't used an Apple computer since the Apple II back in elementary school. If anyone has more to add, feel free. GNU/Linux - Do you want full control over your OS? Well Linux may be for you, its fully open source and you can cusotmize it to your heart's content. Linux is often offered in formats called distros, each one has their own unique take on the Linux formula. Some are easier to learn/use than others, while others give you more control over your computer. Linux Mint is a popular choice for newcomers to Linux.

To help answer the questions some more. BIOS stands for Basic Input/Output System. It does a basic check of your computer when you turn it on. After everything is okay, it boots into the OS. Note that BIOS has been superseded by Unified Extensible Firmware Interface or (UEFI) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFI. It's still the BIOS, but like a more advanced and user friendly BIOS. If you're a computer geek, you probably want full control over your computer and OS. A OS is what basically makes a computer usable. Without a OS, a computer is basically usesless. If you're just a casual user of a computer, you'll probably be familiar with Windows.

What does BIOS mean? Why would someone want full control over their OS? What is the purpose of an OS? like what do they do (ik this is a dumb question but I need you to draw it out for me please 😭)

I will start things off!!! Book Title: Yearning for Her Rating (1-5 stars): ⭐️⭐️⭐️ Favorite Quote: “You slapped me.” He returned his gaze to her. Her lips were kiss-swollen, spots of pink stood out on her cheeks, and her chest was heaving. She looked so fucking delicious. Worth it. Favorite Scene: I love the scene where Kian meets the cats for the first time. Willows little protectors. Strongest Book Quality (Character development, plot, humor, sub characters, angst, ect): I think the humor was this books strongest quality. Weakest Book Quality (Se previous question): I think character development and lack of angst was this books weakest quality. Favorite Character/Sub character: I personally thought that Kian was the best developed. Not really many side characters which was a bummer because they are usually my favorite. Would you recommend and why: I would recommend DEPENDING on what type of reader you are. If you like light and fluffy, and easy read, with not much conflict then this is a good b0ok for you. If you are like me and like deep plot, lots of conflict, and extremely detailed characters then this might be a decent pallet cleanser but probably not your thing. Full Descriptive Reveiw: Overall a decent book. Nothing to write home about but had some good humor and interesting base plot. Could have used much more detail about maybe the fae world and Kians history to make it more interesting. I also like a fair bit of heavy conflict and that was low in this book, it has just enough to make sense but not much more and it was resolved quickly.

I’m a Virgo sun and always curious how that lines up with my personality. I’ve used trusted-psychics to explore zodiac sign meanings more deeply, and it added insight into how my traits connect with daily stuff, like relationships and stress. It also helps me learn more about how other signs vibe, which is fun when chatting with friends who are super into astrology too.

Hi! Answers to: Question 32: Question 33: Question 34: Question 35:

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And here are your final questions! Chapters 33-The End! Remember you can answer these at any time so feel free to go back and do some of them if you like as I love reading all yalls thpughts on these. Post per usual in the link below! Pigtail https://www.ddlgforum.com/topic/64209-yearning-for-her-question-answers-spoilers/?do=findComment&comment=364735

@LissyLu @SquirtleSquad @littlegala @Aikko @Zina @RoseyLittle Alright 5hanks for being patient guys, its been a busy couple weeks. Here are questions for chapters 29-32! Remember to use spoilers and post in the link below. Pigtail

Trigger warnings: themes of abuse I just wanted to reach out and connect to let you know there are absolutely people here who hear you and how hard all these pieces are. Ghosting (unless we are talking putting on a ghostly costume and going booooo) can be so harmful. I often have to hold friends or clients when they experience this from others. It’s sad how often it is. Most people don’t do well with either conflict, or endings. They are hard and so they are avoided. And unfortunately the internet makes it really easy to avoid. Even a simple ‘I don’t feel the connection but I wish you the best’ is avoided. For myself, I try to remember most of it is anxious avoidance on the parts of others, from their own wounded parts. Aaaand sometimes it’s just plain inconsiderateness. But it is completely reasonable that it hurts you, and that you expect more. You deserve to be treated with integrity. You have the right to ask for that. And I’m so sorry your experiencing it. I wanted to offer that having a temporary caregiver (or some pre set boundaries) for some, is a beautiful option. Especially in windows of time when you know you’re going to be in the grind and need that extra voice to help you. For myself, because of the trauma I grew up in, I didn’t date at all when I was younger. I was very terrified of men. In university the first dynamic I ever connected to was a discipline dom, with no romantic or sexual elements. Totally platonic. He was married and deeply in love with his non-kinky wife. She loved him and gave him permission to connect in non sexual dynamics. She became close friends of mine. And having him was the first time in my life I started really taking care of myself and it moved me towards therapy and a lot of amazing healing. He was a caregiver to me in many ways. It allowed me to be my best self in school. And he was the first man who taught me men can be safe. I got to witness his beautiful love for his partner and how happy they were. With his support, I eventually started dating for the first time and connected to my first personal/dynamic relationship. I even talked to him about how I would know when I was ready and felt safe enough to have consensual sex with my first partner. In terms of how we did it, I had rules and a system of punishments/rewards, we met at least every two weeks for dynamic, talked often in chat, but we also just did things for friendship and bonding. And I became a part of their friend group and actually met my first partner/daddy through that. Keeping it platonic was not difficult for either of us. And it fed both of us what we needed. We both needed that boundary. And it even supported his marriage. And we ended it naturally when it came time and remained friends. In the beginning I used to feel worried about me getting so much out of our connection, and somehow “using” him. But he loved to remind me just how deeply good it feels for him to be needed. And how the same way it soothes me, it soothes him. I also wasn’t sure of if I could be in a dynamic and not, well…fall in love? Or get mixed up by feelings. But for us it worked. I did love him, as a friend and as a caregiver. But that never shifted into anything else. I think the thing that really helped us. Is we both wanted the same boundaries. And we were able to be very clear and communicative from the very beginning. I hope this helps a little bit to normalize what you are maybe looking for right now. And I’m sure others in this space have wisdom or stories too. It’s completely okay to do things temporary and/or platonic however you need. It would be your dynamic. There is no one way or right way to do this stuff. ♥️

Deze club is bedoeld voor iedereen die de Nederlandse taal beheerst, of haar juist graag wil leren. Bij deze heten wij je dan ook van harte welkom in onze gemeenschap. Het is mooi om te zien dat je hier jezelf hebt kunnen accepteren in DDLG en een plaats hebt gevonden. Met vriendelijke groeten. Divinitus

“No feeling is final.” – Rainer Maria Rilke (20th-century German poet) Grounding tools are coping strategies to help you gently stay connected to the present moment and separate you from the distress of your emotional state or situation. When we feel a sense of threat (whether real or perceived) it affects the autonomic nervous system by activating our threat response. Grounding allows us to calm our body and help switch off the fight, flight, freeze or flag response. Grounding can be done anytime, anywhere, by anyone. They can be done on our own, or with a supportive friend, loved one, therapist, or even AI, who can guide us through the grounding process when the need arises. There are also many helpful apps (PTSD Coach Canada is just one example) or videos online to help guide us through grounding techniques. Grounding “anchors” us to the present moment and allows us to calm our nervous system enough to be able to make the next best decision for what we may need. Many individuals who have experienced trauma struggle with a wobble of feeling too much (overwhelming emotions and memories) or too little (numbing and dissociation). With grounding, we can practice a balance between the two – being conscious of feelings and able to tolerate them. I thought it could be helpful to have a place where some grounding techniques are listed for everyone. Please feel free to post your own you use as well. Later, I will make another grounding post for littles/middles or anyone that wants some grounding techniques that are fun for kids! Some Key Guidelines: - Grounding techniques are not the same thing as relaxation techniques – it is an active strategy that works via distraction and connection to the external world. - Even though grounding methods are simple, practicing them frequently allows them to be maximally helpful. Practice even when you don’t need them, so that you will know it by heart! - In general, when grounding it can help to have both feet planted on the ground with an open comfortable body posture. But listen to your own bodies needs and abilities. - Engage your senses – e.g. get tactile by holding something soft. - Focus on the present, not the past or future. - Stay neutral – avoid judgements of “good” and “bad”. - Ground for a looooooooonnnnggggg time (10-20 minutes). Rinse and Repeat if needed. - Start grounding early in the distress cycle. Begin as soon as you feel yourself beginning to be triggered. - Figure out what types of grounding works best for you. You can even create your own methods of grounding. - Make an index card on which you list your best grounding methods. Keep this on you or within easy reach – It is easier than trying to remember in the moment of distress. - Consider teaching your people what it looks like when you experience triggers (especially dissociation) and teach them what grounding helps with you - Prepare in advance – Locate places in your room, on your person, or elsewhere that you can have materials and reminders for grounding. - Don’t give up! Some Grounding Techniques: Here are just a few examples! There are so many out there to experiment with. Play with them, try them in combinations with each other. But keep in mind we always want to include breath. Breath is considered the foundation of grounding. It is one of the fastest ways we can begin to help our system come down from a stress response and begin to feel calm and connected. There are also 3 major categories of grounding: Physical, Mental and Soothing. Physical techniques help you focus and reconnect to your body; Mental techniques help focus your mind and senses to the present moment; and Soothing techniques help you treat yourself in a kind and compassionate manner. Feel free to experiment with different combinations of techniques and find what works best for you. Breath: - Deep Belly Breath (Abdominal Breathing). Our breath is a direct reflection of our mental and emotional state. When we feel anxious, tense, angry, or overwhelmed our breathing can become shallow and rapid, occurring higher up in our chest. When we are relaxed we breathe deeply and slowly and our breathing comes from our abdomen. In this way, we can invoke a relaxed state by changing our breath. Place one hand on your chest and one hand over your belly button. As you inhale allow the breath to deepen and shift to your abdomen. Notice with this deeper breath how our belly pushes outwards against our hand and deflates with our exhale. Continue with this rhythm of deepening the inhale and slowing releasing the exhale. - 4-Square Breath. Visualize a square in your mind. Allow the rhythm of your breath to follow the shape of the square by breathing in for 4 seconds, holding the air for 4 seconds, breathing out the exhale for 4 seconds and holding the empty space for 4 seconds. You can even trace the shape of the square with your finger in your mind. Repeat this breath as much as you need. - Finger Breath. Place the index finger of one hand on the outside of the pinky finger on your other hand. As you breathe in, trace up to the tip of your pinky, and as you breath out trace down the inside of your pinky. Continue finger by finger until you have traced all the fingers on your hand. Reverse the direction and do the same process of breath from your thumb to your pinky. - Ten Breaths. Take ten breaths, focus your attention on each breath on the way in and on the way out. Say the number of each breath to yourself as you exhale. Gradually, allow your breath to expand and fill every corner of your body. - Rooted Visualization – Bring your attention to your breath. As you breathe in, visualize it as an energy (e.g. light or colour) that moves through your body. You might track it along your arms, down your torso, down your legs and finally all the way into your feet. As you continue to breathe normally, visualize the energy flowing all the way through your body, through your feet and into the ground below you, anchoring you and holding you solid and firm. Notice how it feels to be rooted to the earth, all of you connected. You can even visualize yourself as a tree rooted to the ground. - Dual Experience. Close your eyes, sit comfortable and begin to turn your awareness in with your breath. As you follow the rhythm of your breath begin to pull your awareness to different parts of your experience, invite yourself to notice how the breath feels coming in and out; notice things you can hear and the spaces of silence; notice where your body feels supported by the furniture and spaces your body touches the air; notice both the feelings of tension in your body and the spaces that feel loose; notice how you might be holding multiple emotions as once, perhaps anxiety and contentment as an example; just notice that we can experience multiple things at once, holding dual experiences and one does not need to win over the other. Breath in and out with this dual awareness. Mental Grounding: - Present Orientation - Say a safety statement oriented in the present. “My name is _________. I am _________ years old. I am safe right now. I am in the present, not in the past. I am located in _________ and the date is _________.” - 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 Senses – Look around you and begin to observe: 5 things you see (you can choose a specific colour e.g. red) 4 things you can touch (you can pick a specific texture e.g. smooth) 3 things you hear 2 things you smell 1 things you taste - Feelings Container Visualization – Imagine placing the distressing thought/feeling/body sensation into a container (e.g. a glass jar or a box). You can get as creative as you like. Visualize closing the container knowing you are always able to go back and reopen it when you feel secure. - Detailed Description – Describe an everyday activity you know well, in great detail (e.g. a meal you like to cook: first I peel the potatoes and cut them into quarters etc.). -Finding Oases - Oases are activities that give a break from the trauma. They are activities that demand concentration and attention. Watching TV and reading do not usually work well as it is easy to wander into one’s own thoughts. Procedures that have not become automatic work best. These might include: working with tools; following a recipe; playing chess or ‘brain training’ games, doing crosswords or puzzles; writing; playing an instrument etc. -Hands – Take a minute and ask every part of you to look through your eyes, and just notice your hands. Pay attention to their size, shape and details (maybe they have calluses, wrinkles or wear a ring, maybe they are larger). Remind every part of you that your hands look like this now because you are an adult. Remind every part of you that because you are an adult, this means you are safe and you have the resources and skills to take care of yourself. - Describe your environment in detail, using all of your senses – for example, “the walls are white, there are five blue chairs, there is a wooden bookshelf against the wall”. Describe objects, sounds, textures, colors, smells, shapes, numbers, and temperature. You can do this anywhere. - Categories. Try to think of types of all the things in a specific category (e.g. dogs, musicians, chocolate bars, animals, cars, or cities). You can make it more difficult by choosing a certain letter as well (e.g. animals that start with the letter S). Physical Grounding: - Focused Breath – focus on your breathing, noticing each inhale and exhale. Let your breath slow down naturally, relaxing your body. You may also want to use calming, grounding statements as you breathe, like: - Inhaling, “I am breathing in calm.” or “ I am breathing in compassion” - Exhaling, “I am exhaling anxiety,” or “I am exhaling shame,” or “I am safe.” - Grounding Object – carry a small object in your pocket (e.g. a small rock or crystal, a ring, anything that works for you) that you can use whenever you feel triggered. You can rub the object in your hand as you ground. - Stretch and Contract – Extend your fingers, arms, or legs as far as you can. Move your body to its comfortable limits. Try some isometrics! Tense and release your muscles moving from your top down. - Temperature - run cool or warm water over your hands or face. Have a cool shower. Hold a hot cup of tea. Physically allow yourself to feel the sensation of different temperatures that ground us into the moment. - Clap Your Hands Together. Clap strongly and feel the slight sting as your hands meet. Now clap softly and feel for the movement of air between your hands. Put your full attention on this one simple act and see how many things you can notice about what your hands feel. Now rub your hands together vigorously until they generate some heat. Feel the heat in your palms and then bring your hands to rest over your eyes and take a few slow deep breaths. - Creative Expression – art, dancing, drumming, gardening, singing, listening to positive music… any creative expression! - Body Scan. Sitting comfortably, take a deep breath in through the nose, and out through the mouth. As you breath out, close your eyes if that feels safe to do. Notice how the body feels right now. Starting at the top of the head, gently scan down through the body. Remember, you are not trying to change anything, just noticing how the body feels as you scan down, all the way to your toes. You might notice areas of tension or looseness, warmth or cold, pain or comfort, you might even notice sensations, feelings or colours. We are not judging what we notice, just observing them with gentle curiosity as we breathe. - Change the scenery. Sometimes just getting up and moving can help. Change your environment. Go for a walk or a drive, or get up and go to another room. - Urge Surfing. This is a helpful tool for those struggling with urges or cravings. Sit comfortably in a quiet space where you won’t be disturbed. Close your eyes so that you are better able to focus on the exercise. Center your attention on the part or parts of your body where you are feeling the effects of the craving or urge. Describe to yourself the sensations you are feeling. Be calm and objective as you move from sensation to sensation, starting with the most intense. You may notice certain thoughts or feelings connected to the sensations. Shift the attention to the rise and fall of your breathing. Breathe naturally. After a couple of minutes (don’t get hung up on the specifics of the timing), shift your attention back to the physical locations tied to the craving. Continue to shift your focus from your sensations to your breathing until the urge you are experiencing subsides. It may help to think of the craving as the wave and your breath as your surfboard. When you feel better able to manage the urge, end the exercise and return to your regular activities. Remember that you can return to the exercise at any time if the intensity of the urge ratchets back up. Soothing Grounding: - Compassionate Words - Say kind things to yourself as if you were talking to a friend or loved one (e.g. “You are a good person going through a hard time, you will get through this moment. This feeling will soon pass”). Feel the vibration in your throat and listen to the sound in the air around your face. - Inspiring Words – keep inspiring words that help you feel better close by to read. They can be from a song, quote, poem, or prayer for example. - Butterfly Hug. Try a butterfly hug by crossing your arms (as if giving yourself a hug) and alternately tapping your left and right upper arm. Breathe and gently tap for a minute or two. - Safe Place – Visualize a place you find soothing and safe. It can be from a memory or something imagined (e.g. a forest, your favourite room, a boat on the ocean, an alient planet). Focus on everything about that place – the sounds, colours, shapes, objects, textures. Feel free to add anything into your safe space that would make it more perfect for you. Take out anything you don’t like. - Self-care. Sometimes just engaging in self-care can help. You can make yourself a nice meal, have a hot shower, go through your workout routine, or watch a favourite show. - Spiritual Practices – prayer, meditation, healing circles, spiritual practices of all forms.

Heyoo. I am a bunny. Most call me Bun, Bun Bun or Bunny. I love my ears and my fluffy tail. My favorite thing is to flop beside my friends when I am tired or want attention.

this is one of my fav plushies!! her name is angel and she is all soft :3 i sometimes put nice perfum on her or glitter dust ✨she is an alíen *-*

Feel free to take as many as you need - You're doing better than you think you are. No one's mad at you. You're loved. You're valid. They're busy, not ignoring you. Drink some water. Grab a snack. Cuddle a stuffie. You're worthy of love just as you are. You're not a burden. You deserve to be happy. You deserve to do things that make you happy just because they make you happy. Feeling your feelings is ok. Crying is ok. You're beautiful even when you don't think you are. You're stronger than you think you are. You're brave for staying. You matter. Always.

Hi all, I'm sure most people here probably know the basics of using a computer. Using modern computers is pretty easy. Use the mouse, click or double click on the progrm you wanna use. Of course these days, lots of people use their phone as a computer. Some basic things to do to keep your computer up and running well. Make sure you install updates when prompted, these updates can help protect you from hackers and viruses. You don't have to update right away, but you should update as soon as possible. When turning off your computer, make you sure you shut it down properly. Using the start menu and selecting shut down. Turning off the computer by pushing the power button can cause issues to the computer and affect the stability of your operating system (I'm going to assume Windows).

I managed an IT Helpdesk and this happens alot!!! Silliest call I got once was someone asking me if they can still use a laptop charger that was sparking.....

I don't exactly know how I stumbled across this topic but I'm glad I did. @shadowrider uhm bacon smelling fire?! I think I might have to try this. I save the grease for cooking so I have jars of it - I could soak an entire roll of paper towels!! 😈 my bacon addiction is probably borderline unhealthy.

This is just to remind me to do this later! Capricorn ♑️ here!

I can begin.... *What is your Sun-Sign? Gemini!! We rule!! (Gemini Joke) *Google your Sun-Sign, and tell us something about it from the internet ~ From Numerologysign.com Gemini's are said to have twin, dual personalities 10 traits that often define Gemini's. They are: Outgoing People persons - Tries to get along with everyone Changeable - Seem to be a different person every time Curious about everything - Very intellectual and academic Short Attention Span - Their minds wander from topic to topis and so do their conversations! Adaptable - Because of their curiosity, they like to change a lot to new situations. Unreliable and Flaky - Their intentions are good, but the follow through isn't always the best. Erratic and can't stick to a schedule - Often bouncing from task to task Intelligent folk that love to learn - Curiosity leads to learning...everything! A little superficial - Oooohhh!! Shiny!! Talkers - Yeah, often the life of the party. *What traits do you have that you believe are spot on? Yeah, I see myself in almost all of these traits. Ooohhh...what's that!.....*Clicks on an ad promising results in 30 days* *What traits do you have that you differ? I didn't used to be so outgoing. Up until College I was very Introverted, prefering to spend hours reading a good book than actually hanging out with anyone. However, my Grandfather used a CB radio to talk to truckers passing through Kansas City, and I always admired how he struck up conversations with everyone. During college, I read books and listened to audios about how to be more out-going and it changed me. I was not naturally outgoing and now I can't reverse it. The geinie's outta the bottle! I was naturally flaky too, but I have consciously worked on this. Follow through is important, so I think I have overcome this one too. *Why do you think that is? In my case, it was pretty accurate, but self-study and improvement can change those qualities you don't like about yourself. Just look for the positive trait you desire and seek help from videos, books, or even a role model. Who's next??

The elevation makes it harder for us southern folks but anywhere in the mountains, preferably the Great Smoky mountains. We have some hiking trails here that I keep thinking I'll give a shot but the timing has to be right. It's either raining or mosquitos are everywhere. And there's always the chance you might come across some critters in the swamps so you have to keep nesting season in mind. I told my brother last weekend we should explore one we always go past when fishing and he was quick to say no thanks. Its Spring and critters have young and now the nope ropes are out and about so he had a hard pass lol.

Helllloooooo everybody I’m here in the state of Illinois more of the southern part new STL. Still new to this style and I’m looking to explore who I am here. This is my personals post if anyone wants to see it It seems like it’s pretty hard to find others in the community over here in southern Illinois. Anyone from here?

TW: talks about ghosting, a vague mention of sex I suppose. This is a bit of a vent, but also I'm too tired to vent cos it's kind of late here. (It's close to 1 a.m. but I've period insomnia) I wish people didn't ghost me if they wished to stop talking. One or two people is okay, I can handle that and it won't bother me. But three or four people? And considering you all supposedly read my Personal, in which I explain that I view ghosting as a sign of disrespect, just goes to show that you don't care! So it's probably for the better. These people don't owe me anything anyway so why do I expect them to respect my wishes? Maybe it's because I assume that if they're looking for a dynamic, they're actually partly interested or care about the person they initiate communicate with. But maybe, when I look at their profile page and I see that they're just following everyone who breathes oxygen and kind of spamming pretty much the same message under every second Personal, then I should assume they haven't actually read the Personals properly and could care less. Whatever happened to courting? It hurts because of hormones and it hurts because I don't even understand why. Why would you treat someone with such disrespect when they've done nothing? Is it so hard to just send a single sentence saying that the dynamic won't work out for some reason? You don't even have to give a reason, just a notice rather than be a coward. I'm not even bothered because I want a relationship deeply or because I feel like I'm unlovable or not enough or something (which would be the case if this was a past version of me). I'm bothered, because YOU texted ME! I wouldn't have even known you exist otherwise. Does it not stand to reason that you should also explain why you changed your mind or that you don't feel the dynamic would work? What is even expected, am I supposed to write paragraphs vying for the person's love or something? Or am I supposed to write short messages? I honestly don't get why there would be a reason to ghost someone after a mere five messages when I haven't even disclosed much information about myself (other than what was on my Personal, which I would assume is extensive enough for them to not be off-put after five messages with me). Anyways Sigh* This has only been a problem this month specifically, I don't know if it's new people or if it's just really busy people or what. In other news, I'm going to take down my current Personal (with the help of shadowrider) and put up a new temporary Personal for a temporary CG so that I can hopefully remember to eat and stay alive for the next month or grind season (I mean in terms of studying, you horny weirdos....). I'm kind of wondering if it's the period talking, I've never thought I'd want or need a temporary CG before, I never quite gotten the point of it-and as a person that has some fear of abandonment issues, it had never seemed appealing to me before. However, I doubt I'm going to find my long term CG anytime soon, and even if I did I'd rather focus on building a connection or chemistry with them first before introducing rules and structure. I'm kind of anxious. This whole 'temporary' thing is completely new territory for me-it doesn't really suit whatever vibe I have going on (which is pure chaos I assume). I know I'd definitely have limitations on sexual things-I wouldn't want that involved in a 'casual' dynamic. I guess I might have limitations on romantic stuff? I don't know, I feel like that would be confusing for me if I need the person to help me with rules and structure only. But at the same time, I don't want to use anybody so I assume it might be a little crazy to have a bit of a platonic thing going on with a CG. Or maybe not, I don't know. How do you even do that? Do you type like you're at work or something? 😭as you can see, I am already bad at this. If you have any tips or thoughts on any of that, please let me know. Thanks for reading, your time and any empathy or support you send me. Right back at ya!

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