I can start. I spent a few days with friends. We didn’t do anything that special but it’s good to catch up and soak up some positivity from them.

  • abecede@lemmy.world
    56·
    3 days ago

    I’m a happily divorced dad. Had a lovely evening with my teenage daughter yesterday. We played cards, chess and some other cards game while drinking tea and chatting a lot. She won each game fair and square. After that great time I told her how much I value these moments, and she answered in the same way.

  • Lushed_Lungfish@lemmy.caEnglish
    3·
    2 days ago

    My daughter turned one. She has some issues immediately after and soon after being born. Happy and chubby now though.

  • DoubleDongle@lemmy.world
    3·
    2 days ago

    I took so e light electrical work as a solo handyman and didn’t embarrass myself fucking anything up. I’m looking for a steady job in the field, so it felt good.

  • Pommes_für_dein_Balg@feddit.org
    29·
    3 days ago

    My wife and I had been trying for a child. Then she left me 2 weeks ago.
    The best thing that happened to me this week was finding out she’s not pregnant.
    Also, instead of despair or grief over the separation, literally all I feel is relief.

    • parsizzle@piefed.socialEnglish
      5·
      3 days ago

      Thats really tough, man. Im glad youre holding up okay for now. I’m happy for you to have dodged the baby bullet as well :)

      • Pommes_für_dein_Balg@feddit.org
        3·
        3 days ago

        It hit me like a semi truck, cause shit went sideways out of nowhere within 2 weeks.
        But she’s moved out without a fuss, our finances are separate, and I kept the cats.
        Still kind of numb, but I also massively enjoy the quiet and relaxation right now.
        The marriage was exciting, but it was also a constant whirlwind.

        • parsizzle@piefed.socialEnglish
          2·
          3 days ago

          Thats wild, from married to moved out that fast. I’m sorry things turned out that way. I went through a shockingly similar experience last year, so I know how difficult that can be. Grief comes in waves and out of nowhere sometimes. Silver linings like kitties and quiet nights are the little things that can help a lot, I found.

          • Pommes_für_dein_Balg@feddit.org
            2·
            3 days ago

            Thanks for your kind words.
            Yeah, I’m sure the grief will still come.
            And it’ll be hard to achieve my dream of becoming a father now, as a 41 year old single…

            • parsizzle@piefed.socialEnglish
              2·
              3 days ago

              Im happy to try and share some positivity. It costs nothing to be kind after all. It might seem daunting or difficult now, but the only way it’ll never happen is if you stop trying, you know?

  • Mister Neon@lemmy.world
    24·
    3 days ago

    I ate a slice of $2.50 birthday cake. My life is really terrible right now.

    Edit: birthday cake is cake with sprinkles baked into it. It’s not my birthday.

  • fizzle@quokk.auEnglish
    17·
    3 days ago

    My kid and I saw a helicopter air lifting stuff on a cable, from pretty close.

    Caught it on video and he’s crazy about it. We’ve watched it like a hundred times.

    • ace_garp@lemmy.world
      3·
      3 days ago

      Yeah, I understand how cool this is.

      Last year we saw a chopper picking up a cable load in Doon Doon. 30m from us.

      I was in the roadhouse dunny at the time, and said ‘WTF is that?’.

      Got a cool video too.

      Maybe get a still from your video and make him a shirt from it, so he can explain to everybody how awesome it was. 😃

        • ace_garp@lemmy.world
          3·
          3 days ago

          Or even as a print like it is, either way that is an expressive shot.

          I would love to hear about heli story if a kid came up to me in that shirt!

  • Tinks@lemmy.world
    6·
    3 days ago

    Nothing crazy, but my dog fractured a tooth and I was very worried he would either have to have it pulled or have a big ugly titanium crown put on, at great expense. He went to the vet today for it and it turns out the fracture wasn’t as bad as I thought. No root canal and crown necessary. They shaved down the sharp parts, sealed it with resin and he’s good to go now! I’m unbelievably relieved and it cost less than expected. Easily the best thing that’s happened this week.

    And tomorrow I’m going camping with my dog and some friends too! That should be a fun time. It’s unseasonably warm and while I wish it were cold, I’m going to enjoy the nice weather while we have it!