The rich are getting richer, so why change course?

The strain from the cruise ship is the Andes strain.

Avoiding rodents isn't the answer to this one (still avoid them, that's just not quite the correct answer here).

The risk to the average person is low for other reasons.

One difference is in the very fact that we can name the virus: we know more about how it spreads and the symptoms to look for. It's not an unknown virus, unlike in 2020 when we were dealing with something we had never seen in humans before.

If someone does start to show symptoms it will be tested for earlier during diagnosis than it otherwise might be since hantavirus is in the news. Earlier detection will reduce spread (if we even reach that point, many of the passengers are in quarantine).

The other passengers being in quarantine is one of the biggest things lowering the risk.

This is literally my evening right now like omg

And I'm on the third phone call with my friends wtf don't @me like this

I hope those moms refused an epidural during childbirth. After all, there's lots of conflicting information.

I say that sarcastically, but I know there's a movement for all natural childbirths. We're past sarcasm.

Yeah, I'm trying to find more local groups to be a part of. So far the book clubs haven't been all that great, someone told me about one that's a silent reading group so I night try that next. I also tried two hiking clubs, it was fun being around people but the pace was really slow, any time I felt like I was starting to fall into a good pace it was time to stop for the stragglers to catch up. Usually I don't hike or read to socialize though, so that could be part of it.

Thank you though. It's good to know finding hobbies and groups to socialize is the right path forward. I just need to find some more sociable hobbies, haha.

This was fun, hard mode makes it even better. The last one I got 9.97 😁 https://dialed.gg/?c=93HXA8

There's more than just drowning.

Hypothermia is a risk of the water isn't kept warm. And most likely someone's going to fill the tub and let it sit, so it would quickly lose its warmth. Don't assume because you're cold you'd wake up.

I'm sorry you're in the situation you're in. You deserve better. I hope you're finding good options from others, here's my submission:

Vegetarian/vegan option: A bowl of rice with black beans on top. A healthy spoonful or two of sofrito. Some diced jalapenos (I like to briefly cook them in a pan with a little oil, but maybe don't do that if you don't know what you're getting into).

Toast a few corn tortillas (I use the oil from the jalapenos, gives the tortillas extra spice). You can toast them as short or as long as you want, I like it when they have a slight crisp but are still foldable.

Use the tortillas to scoop up the food in the bowl. It's really best if you skip a spoon and just use the tortillas/your hands. Trust me on this, it adds to the experience. Plus you can't use your phone or anything because you're using your hands to eat, and it's best to focus on your food while eating instead of a device.

I prepare the rice ahead of time, but you could also just microwave a thing of minute rice. Canned black beans because I don't have the mental energy for dried beans. A rice cooker makes cooking rice so easy I never buy minute rice, but that also would be an expense you might not be able to spare. Honestly depending on how tight money is, if you buy your rice and beans dry you'll save a bunch of money.

I ate that every day for about two years due to a medication making to hard to stomach a lot of foods. Never got old, still regularly make it because it's easy, filling, and healthy.

Another option: fried rice. Bag of frozen veggies, rice, egg, you can throw in other random stuff. MSG is cheap and takes it to the next level. I'm a goblin, so I'll go to the Asian market and just try different savory sauces. Maybe don't do that.

The last gen z are nearly finished with high school. The oldest gen alpha kids are in high school. We're a year into gen beta being born.

I sent a picture of my dog to a friend yesterday, he texted me today apologizing for not texting back sooner. I told him it was okay, and reminded him of the time I didn't text for 8 months because I forgot to install the app on my new phone.

We both just know if the other one doesn't say anything, it's not because we don't care. We've gone months before saying nothing, then when we do reconnect, it's like no time passed at all.

Granted, not everyone is like that. But making friends with the people who are helps me out a lot. And my family understands, they know I don't always text back quickly.

I don't know if this helps you? But I hope you're able to find a way to feel less guilty about struggling to stay in touch, in whatever way that looks like for you.

You're gonna hate what fish do in the water.

I've been getting rid of stuff and moving towards minimalism. Today I made a lot of progress, and it really shows, it feels more peaceful and quiet in my bedroom. Also, the dog is sleeping next to me. It happens every night, and every night it brings me a little joy. 💜