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Home to all things gnar
2012.06.26 05:18 SargeCobra Home to all things gnar
The home of any and all things gnar. Gnar originated as Gaffney's Numerical Assessment of Radness. Taking skiing to an extreme level while keeping it fun, funny, and laid back. This word was gradually adopted by others in the extreme sport world and now generally encompasses everything that is extreme in sports.
2024.05.28 16:23 STLhistoryBuff Weekly Events Thread 5/28/24 - 6/2/24
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Be sure to continue scrolling past the Weekly Events for Trivia Nights, Live Music, Sporting Events, Local Comedy, and more!
- Chess at the Brewery
- Every Wednesday
- Local meetup group of chess players that meet at breweries on Wednesday nights. They rotate locations each week.
- See their Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/chessatthebrewery/) for the location this week.
- Family Night with Fredbird
- Wednesdays
- Join others at Cardinals Nation Restaurant & Bar for Family Night with Fredbird on select Wednesday evenings this off-season! Bring your family down for games, prizes, and meet Fredbird from 6:30-7:30pm.
- Finally Friday at Laumeier Sculpture Park
- Fridays until August 30, 2024
- Kick off your summer weekends at Laumeier Sculpture Park with our Finally Friday Series. Each Friday this summer, you’ll find food and beverage vendors onsite at the Park from 4-8 p.m. So grab a drink and a bite and celebrate that it is finally Friday with us!
- Karaoke Wednesdays at HandleBar
- Karaoke Wednesdays at Mack's Bar & Grill
- Landmarks Downtown Walking Tours
- Every Saturday
- Landmarks Downtown St. Louis Walking Tours: History, Culture, Architecture, and Exercise: What could be better on a Saturday morning.
- Native American Art of the 20th Century: The William P. Healey Collection at St. Louis Art Museum
- February 23 - July 14, 2024
- Native American Art of the 20th Century: The William P. Healey Collection celebrates a transformative gift of outstanding works by Native American artists active across the 20th century. The promised gift of 100 works establishes a critical junction between the Saint Louis Art Museum’s deep collection of pre-1920 Indigenous art and a growing emphasis on the contemporary.
- Open Mic Night at Schlafly Bottleworks (Maplewood)
- Every Wednesday
- Join others every Wednesday evening and showcase your talents with our Open Mic Night! Open sign up begins at 6:30PM with music starting at 7:00PM. They welcome original material, covers and spoken word! Grab a beer, then play and listen every Wednesday! There are no cover charges and no drink minimums to attend.
- Soulard Farmer's Market
- Wednesdays - Saturdays
- Soulard Farmers Market is located at 730 Carroll Street in St. Louis, Missouri, a half mile north of the Anheuser-Busch Brewery. The market is open Wednesday through Saturday, year round. They feature locally grown and shipped in goods, including: produce, meats, cheeses, spices, gourmet kettle corn, flowers, baked goods, and general merchandise. There are also several different eateries that have many food options, which allows customers the convenience to grab a quick bite to eat and a drink while shopping.
- Spring Antique Fair at Lafayette Park
- June 1, 2024
- Taking place in the idyllic setting of Lafayette Park, this spring antique fair will feature vintage collectibles, vinyl records, instruments, textiles and jewelry, among other treasures.
- On June 1, you can also see Packard cars and old-school fire trucks, witness a Lafayette Square Cyclone baseball game and enjoy a variety of food trucks in and around the park.
- At 6 p.m., the first concert of the season will also start beneath the trees.
- St. Louis Shakespeare Festival: As You Like It
- May 29 - June 23, 2024
- The 2024 season of the St. Louis Shakespeare Festival brings a funny, lusty production of As You Like It to Forest Park for Shakespeare in the Park from May 29 to June 23.
- In this spontaneous romp, the brilliantly resourceful heroine, Rosalind, and her friends are exiled from the confines of city life to the Forest of Arden, giving them the freedom to explore new identities, friendships and, of course, love. Featuring new songs from St. Louis indie singer-songwriter Beth Bombara – plus, a lavish gilded age setting – this Shakespearean story will warm your heart and leave you longing for a sweeter life.
- The St. Louis Shakespeare Festival is “free forever to everyone always.” Performances take place in Shakespeare Glen, beginning at 8 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday No reservations are required.
- Strawberry Festival in Kimmswick, MO
- June 1 - 2, 2024
- At more than 125 vendor stalls, strawberries will inform delicious drinks and desserts.
- There will also be craft booths, home and garden vendors, bounce houses, a petting zoo and pony rides for people of all ages and interests.
- Sunday Bingo at Tim's Chrome Bar
- Every Sunday
- Get in the mood for some fun with an afternoon of BINGO at Tim’s. They'll supply the cards and daubers. Just bring yourself and your BINGO loving friends. Play for some good laughs and a variety prizes. Bar opens at 12 p.m., they'll start BINGO at 3 p.m. Cheers!
- Thursday Nights at the Museum
- Every Thursday
- Kick off your weekend at the Missouri History Museum in Forest Park! Each Thursday Night at the Museum will be the most fun, engaging, uplifting, thought-provoking, perspective-shaping night of your week. And there are drinks.
- Join others starting at 5:30pm for happy hour and pop-up activities, such as brief tours, games, and performances. The main stage comes to life at 6:30pm, light appetizers and drinks are available for purchase until 7:00pm, and the Museum’s exhibits are open until 8:00pm for you to explore!
- Tower Grove Farmer's Market
- Every Tuesday & Saturday
- Join others every Saturday of the 2023 Tower Grove Farmers Market Season. They'll have over 100 vendors with local produce, meat, flowers, eggs, honey, prepared foods, art, jewelry, live music, and so much more.
- Whitaker Music Festival at Missouri Botanical Garden
- Wednesdays until July 31, 2024
- The Missouri Botanical Garden is an idyllic place to listen to live music, and on Wednesday evenings throughout the summer, the garden hosts free, open-air concerts as part of the annual Whitaker Music Festival.
Recurring Outdoor Activities | |
Big Muddy Adventures – STL Riverfront Adventure | Big Muddy Adventures was established in 2002. They are the first professional outfitteguiding company providing access to the wild wonders of the Middle Mississippi and Lower Missouri Rivers. |
Gateway Arch Events | There are a variety of things to do along the Mississippi River. |
Hidden Valley Ski Resort | Ziplining, scenic chairlift rides, and hiking trails opened during the summer. Skiing, snowboarding during the winter. |
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2024.05.28 07:14 senorrice 25/EST/PC pls be my gamer buddy
Good Afternoon, my name is junagi and I am a JUICED GAMER in Tribe 54, Sweat Lodge 12. Are you in need of any GAMERPALS today?! I'm a bit boomer brained but I'm chill and looking to find fellow gamers. I have a wide variety of interests so hopefully it'll be easier to have something in common. I can also do a pretty darn good Lumpy Space Princess impersonation apparently. My social energy can be depleted really fast haha... unless we are playing something super funny/scary so I just ask you to be patient with me :)
Here's a brief list of what I like!
🔥 Interests:
- CURRENT GAMES (Valorant💀, OW2, TFT)
- MUSIC (Indie, K-rap/pop, RnB, Rock, EDM + anything that sounds good)
- SHOWS (K-drama, Anime, 🔥OUTDOORBOYS YOUTUBE CHANNEL🔥
- HORROR GAMES (Phamo, DBD, Lethal Company?, Forewarned)
- SURVIVAL GAMES (Stardew Valley, Valheim, Sons of the Forest, Rust, Minecraft, Palworld)
- MISC INTERESTS (Golf, Snowboarding, Soccer)
🎮 Top 3 Favorite Movies/Shows:
- One Piece
- UP
- Avatar the Last Airbender Series
Please be 21+, pref NA, mature (banter and mild toxicity is daijokay with me), and let's have a POG TIME. If you're interested please dm/chat me a little about yourself! My discord is junagii so feel free to add me there and tell me a little about ya.
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2024.05.21 02:27 Little_TrapperKeeper Let's talk about PCOS and fertility
| 🚨Trigger warning🚨 miscarriage, infertility Pam has told us that she takes Metformin for her struggles with PCOS. It's funny that her sharing she was on metformin for her PCOS just so happened to coincide with her medically assisted weight loss journey. I know she states she lost 100 pounds due to calorie counting and good choices. But let's be real...Matt told a previous neighbor that she took shots into the stomach for weight loss. But I digress. So let's say Pam has PCOS, I'll give that to her (I know, right? Trapper giving this bitch a bone??) Let's take a look at PCOS then. Poly cystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is a condition that causes hormone imbalances, irregular periods and low progesterone levels that can cause fertility issues due to difficulty with ovulation. 70 - 80% of women with PCOS have difficulty conceiving naturally. Chances are better at naturally conceiving when you are under 35, but it is still difficult nonetheless. PCOS is a life long condition that is treatable during a woman's child bearing years. A woman as young as Pam, who probably wasn’t trying to get pregnant before her engagent to Matt, would be commonly prescribed birth control pills in order to manage and regulate her cycle. Women who managed their PCOS with birth control pills are told that when they are ready to start a family, to give themselves 6 months to a year to successfully conceive because it can take that long for your body to readjust after hormone therapy. It's not an easy feat to fall pregnant with PCOS, especially while on birth control to manage it and even up to a year after you stopped hormone treatment to start a family. Things that can help in increasing chances of conception are regular exercise, getting enough sleep, avoiding alcohol, achieving a healthy weight. Now let's compare this information to what Pam has told us about her experience. Pam told us that she was on birth control during the time her and Matt were dating. She has told us she has PCOS, a life long condition for women in their child bearing years. She has told us that when she got "pregnant" with Noelle, she wasn't sleeping well, eating well, was very stressed and drinking red bulls like crazy. She also told us that when she "miscarried" she was 11 weeks along. She also told us that she had no idea she was "pregnant." She also told us that she was on antibiotics, which was the culprit in getting her pregnant. So tell me Pam, when you were on birth control pills, which are prescribed to women with PCOS to regulate their cycle, and noticed you did not have a cycle for 2 months, you didn't think to take a pregnancy test? If you married Matt for insurance, how did you get your dirty little hands on birth control pills, antibiotics and also fix that broken arm you had from shredding the slopes while snowboarding? When after you missed 2 cycles, then started hemorrhaging after not bleeding for 2 whole months, why did you go to a family BBQ, then to Friendly's for ice cream instead of the hospital? Why did you think the best course of action was to bury your 11 week old baby with fingies and eyeballs (all which are not visible to the naked eye) was to put it in an LV box and bury it in the backyard, instead of going to the hospital? I tell you why, because you never were "pregnant" with Noelle and you never had a "miscarriage." LLR and other MLM groups were telling their consultants to tell stories to their shoppers for pity in hopes to drum up more sales and trauma bond with their bestie customers. I think this is why she came forward with this story. To drum up sales using a story that wasn't hers. Yes, my sources also told me that she took this miscarriage story from someone in her past. You never went to the hospital, you never checked to make sure all products of conception were cleared, you never were pregnant. And don't call me disgusting. I'm not the one who buried a baby in a box in my dad's back yard, or lied about doing it. submitted by Little_TrapperKeeper to PWebbssnark [link] [comments] |
2024.05.20 15:27 STLhistoryBuff Weekly Events Thread 5/20/24 - 5/27/24
Please, feel free to add any events below! Check out the
Visitor's Guide for more things to do around town!
Looking to meet up with people? Check out
Meetup St. Louis.
Be sure to continue scrolling past the Weekly Events for Trivia Nights, Live Music, Sporting Events, Local Comedy, and more!
- Cardinals HOF Presents: Flashback Fridays
- May 24, 2024
- Visit the Cardinals Museum for a candid interview in our Sportsman's Park Theater with former Cardinals Pitcher Kevin Siegrist on Friday, May 24th at 4:30pm.
- Cardinals HOF Presents: Saturday Signings
- May 25, 2024
- Saturday, May 25th is Saturday Signings with former Cardinals Pitcher Kevin Siegrist from 2-4pm in the Cardinals Museum!
- Chess at the Brewery
- Every Wednesday
- Local meetup group of chess players that meet at breweries on Wednesday nights. They rotate locations each week.
- See their Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/chessatthebrewery/) for the location this week.
- Explore STL Fest at Ballpark Village
- May 22, 2024
- Taking over Together Credit Union Plaza at Ballpark Village, Explore STL Fest will feature appearances and giveaways by beloved local attractions, entertainment venues, restaurants and hotels.
- Local media will broadcast live from the event, helping to spread the word about everything that makes St. Louis such a special destination.
- Festivities begin at 10 a.m.
- Family Night with Fredbird
- Wednesdays
- Join others at Cardinals Nation Restaurant & Bar for Family Night with Fredbird on select Wednesday evenings this off-season! Bring your family down for games, prizes, and meet Fredbird from 6:30-7:30pm.
- Karaoke Wednesdays at HandleBar
- Karaoke Wednesdays at Mack's Bar & Grill
- Landmarks Downtown Walking Tours
- Every Saturday
- Landmarks Downtown St. Louis Walking Tours: History, Culture, Architecture, and Exercise: What could be better on a Saturday morning.
- Native American Art of the 20th Century: The William P. Healey Collection at St. Louis Art Museum
- February 23 - July 14, 2024
- Native American Art of the 20th Century: The William P. Healey Collection celebrates a transformative gift of outstanding works by Native American artists active across the 20th century. The promised gift of 100 works establishes a critical junction between the Saint Louis Art Museum’s deep collection of pre-1920 Indigenous art and a growing emphasis on the contemporary.
- Open Mic Night at Schlafly Bottleworks (Maplewood)
- Every Wednesday
- Join others every Wednesday evening and showcase your talents with our Open Mic Night! Open sign up begins at 6:30PM with music starting at 7:00PM. They welcome original material, covers and spoken word! Grab a beer, then play and listen every Wednesday! There are no cover charges and no drink minimums to attend.
- Soulard Farmer's Market
- Wednesdays - Saturdays
- Soulard Farmers Market is located at 730 Carroll Street in St. Louis, Missouri, a half mile north of the Anheuser-Busch Brewery. The market is open Wednesday through Saturday, year round. They feature locally grown and shipped in goods, including: produce, meats, cheeses, spices, gourmet kettle corn, flowers, baked goods, and general merchandise. There are also several different eateries that have many food options, which allows customers the convenience to grab a quick bite to eat and a drink while shopping.
- St. Louis African Arts Festival
- May 25 - 27, 2024
- The St. Louis African Arts Festival aims to increase awareness of the global contributions that African people and people of African descent have made through artistic, cultural and educational programs. In its 33rd year, the festival will be held at the World’s Fair Pavilion in Forest Park from May 25 to 27.
- The multi-day event draws locals and visitors together to celebrate the rich and diverse cultures of African and African American people. Attendees can enjoy the African marketplace with arts and crafts, clothing and jewelry, alongside cultural demonstrations, traditional foods and African films.
- St. Louis CITY Block Party
- May 25, 2024
- Before the St. Louis CITY SC match kickoff, get the party started early with live music, food and drinks on Lou Fusz Plaza! CITY SC presents the free CITY Block Party featuring live performances from Juliet Ivy, Hazmat and Lexodus, as well as local food and beverage vendors, fan giveaways, and games and activities for all ages.
- The block party is free and open to the public. If you don’t have tickets to the match, stay to catch CITY take on Seattle Sounders on the big screen at the free Watch Party on the plaza (7:30 pm kickoff).
- St. Louis CITY SC Street Party at Schlafly Tap Room
- May 25, 2024
- In celebration of ALL home soccer games, Schlafly will close down "Louligan Street" and support our team the only way they know how: great food, drinks, and fun. There are beer tents, food trucks, special (game day and late night) menus, and more. Get here early and park!
- Sunday Bingo at Tim's Chrome Bar
- Every Sunday
- Get in the mood for some fun with an afternoon of BINGO at Tim’s. They'll supply the cards and daubers. Just bring yourself and your BINGO loving friends. Play for some good laughs and a variety prizes. Bar opens at 12 p.m., they'll start BINGO at 3 p.m. Cheers!
- Sunset Rooftop Yoga at Ballpark Village
- May 23, 2024
- Unwind on the rooftop of Ballpark Village in St. Louis during a one-hour yoga class led by YogaSix.
- After the session, nama-stay for exclusive happy hour offers such as $3 domestic beers and $5 select cocktails.
- Thursday Nights at the Museum
- Every Thursday
- Kick off your weekend at the Missouri History Museum in Forest Park! Each Thursday Night at the Museum will be the most fun, engaging, uplifting, thought-provoking, perspective-shaping night of your week. And there are drinks.
- Join others starting at 5:30pm for happy hour and pop-up activities, such as brief tours, games, and performances. The main stage comes to life at 6:30pm, light appetizers and drinks are available for purchase until 7:00pm, and the Museum’s exhibits are open until 8:00pm for you to explore!
- Tower Grove Farmer's Market
- Every Tuesday & Saturday
- Join others every Saturday of the 2023 Tower Grove Farmers Market Season. They'll have over 100 vendors with local produce, meat, flowers, eggs, honey, prepared foods, art, jewelry, live music, and so much more.
- Vietnam: At War and At Home at Soldiers Memorial
- Running until May 27, 2024
- In 'Vietnam: At War and At Home' at Soldiers Memorial Military Museum, the story of the war’s origins, execution, conclusion and legacy are presented in engaging, accessible and evocative ways. The exhibit presents a diverse and holistic snapshot of the turbulent times in Vietnam, in the U.S. and in the St. Louis region.
Recurring Outdoor Activities | |
Big Muddy Adventures – STL Riverfront Adventure | Big Muddy Adventures was established in 2002. They are the first professional outfitteguiding company providing access to the wild wonders of the Middle Mississippi and Lower Missouri Rivers. |
Gateway Arch Events | There are a variety of things to do along the Mississippi River. |
Hidden Valley Ski Resort | Ziplining, scenic chairlift rides, and hiking trails opened during the summer. Skiing, snowboarding during the winter. |
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2024.05.20 10:10 Ornery_Platypus2154 I don’t know where to start…
but I came about this community to rough googling for some form of help in dealing what I’ve been going through, I’ve almost died more times than I’d like to try to count with how many it’s actually been… when I was younger (about 12 or 13), my father and I went head on with a logging truck, I managed to break myself out of the completely “can smashed” vehicle we were in, in search for help, with a metal rod going completely through part of my shin, through my entire leg out of the other side, a lot of lacerations and stitches, internal and external; and a cracked / broken sternum, ribs, etc… during which i witnessed my dad (miraculously he survived too) literally dead / ripped in half,and obviously unresponsive as I tried to wake him.. and while being in survival mode / shock, I apparently sat in the middle of this highway before seeking a way for help, and ripped the rod out of my leg, and kept going… I was then sent to boarding school while he spent about 6 months or so in the hospital being put back together (8weeks in icu)… proceeded to get myself kicked out of school to go home and be with him / help him with the rest of his recovery (I was even changing his colostomy bag for a short while…The incident happened because of his drug use, and he fell asleep bringing me to school with cruise control on, had we not hit the truck, we would have both likely died going into in the freezing Truckee river during winter and unfortunately he still chose being high was what he desired more than helping me back onto the right path after this experience - winding himself in prison shortly after, which involved our home being raided and myself and my dog having guns pointed at us by police and us being pepper sprayed by the police because “my dog was barking too much”… I think I was maybe mid 13 years old when the raid happened, the wreck was probably less than a year prior to then and my life changed entirely which moved to a whole other city, with a very abusive mother which didn’t last long either)… it’s always been in the back of my mind that if I had just played hooky like he was trying to get me to, then this wouldn’t have happened. But unfortunately I was being reprimanded for not doing well in school and I didn’t want to miss more of it and be punished more from it… and all of that, which I know is implanted forever with vivid flash backs of that morning, never really got to me I didn’t think...
When I was 18, I was the passenger of a vehicle with a drunk driver, and less than 1/2 mile from home, attempting to get back home and the driver decided to change the direction we were traveling, and ran a red light, attempted to flee the scene after causing an accident due to running a red light in the middle of the night, and our headlights had gone out from this initial collision, which in turn put us heading towards opposite traffic with no headlights, and we went head on with a family in a dodge ram, we were in a late 80s Alfa Romeo…. This one I sustained pretty significant injuries, the more serious ones being : my seatbelt didn’t function correctly…. Resulting in my left side of my face and head going through our windshield, receiving about 150+ stitches across my face and through the side and back of my head, including my entire eyebrow having to be stitched back on, and the same eyelid having stitches across the entire thing… my right humorous broken diagonally in half, severing the nerves in my right arm (still can’t feel most of anything from just below my shoulder down,) it took two years roughly to just be able to hold something in my hand again and be able to not wear a wrist brace because I couldn’t physically hold the weight of my hand up, and was unable to feel if I was doing it or not… then a whole lot of other “minor” injuries including numerous broken ribs and clavicle etc… I’ve always had very vivid flashbacks of this one afterwards..
But I still managed to not let it bother me (or so I thought anyways probably just convincing myself and pretending it didn’t); have had night terrors since the logging truck which amplified after that, and I’d have to warn intimate partners of the highly likely possibility that I’ll wake up screaming in the night, and how to handle it if / when it happens… but as far as I knew then, It wasn’t seriously affecting my life (yeah ignorance is bliss) and I was able to find happiness / at least a pursuit of happiness and fulfillment in llife, unfortunately the direction I went was not the best, but I knew how to, learning the hard way, of taking action in surviving when it inevitably would happen quite a bit more in my short existence, and traumatic events.. and being able to save others lives in doing so.
Now, I’m 36 at the moment of this attempt to find some form of relief from this torment the most recent one has caused….
Just about 6 months ago, I was on my way home for work (I have a 4 year old of my own now, and we’re dealing with a very malicious narcissist/ possibly sociopathic mother who’s very angry about being caught in action of the Intentions she had constantly been perpetrating and damage she was causing to my life) and since the first “accident” (throughout my pursuit of a snowboarding career and craving of adrenaline and dopamine) I’ve had as I mentioned… many more close calls and then I’d like to try to count and basically all of which i had only survived because of my own personal tolerance to pain… some of them slightly haunt me too… not as much as the ones I’ve cared to take time to explain… then of course the trauma of losing far too many close friends at far too young of an age, and having seen some of them happen first hand. I’d been beaten with bats, I’d been stabbed, and left for dead on more than one occasion, and somehow managed to find help after, on my own.
Since then, there was also this horrifying (and this one has haunted me since it happened, and I’ve noticed as well as been told that something in myself was lost after and I took a big change in life and pretty bad downward spiral)
Uhgg it’s hard but I know I need to say it with the rest of this all…. So bare with me please….
I was about 25 years old, and was driving down a highway in Tahoe, about midnight, with my girlfriend at the time; on the way to meet some friends for a moonlight paddle on the lake in kayaks…. (No I was not on any substances or under the influence or anything) and somebody apparently decided my vehicle was the one they would choose to jump out in front of (there was absolutely nobody out, No streetlights, and 2 other cars on the road, thank the stars one of them happened to see it unfold, and be witness for authorities due to him having a close call just before me with the same guy, so was checking his rear view in fear of what the outcome would soon become) ….. I was doing about 45/50mph (the speed limit) not distracted by any means to anything other than driving safely to get to our destination and the plans we had made…. Driving a 4 runner, with a very heavy flat stock steel front bumper on the vehicle…. When he chose to lunge directly in front of us… with no time to even react….
I have slow motion memories while sleeping and while awake, very very vividly; of what came after.
That I actually could tell fucked me up pretty bad inside, but still nobody cared about the pain I was going through and that I was actively seeking help and reaching out for it, to try to just at the very least have some form of…
Sorry this is hard.
I don’t know.. closure?
This is where I start losing my ability to utilize the correct terminology or just the words in general trying to … explain… the feeling … I don’t know what it’s called now…
But, what comes after being the person that took another life… and having graphic memories of it happening in slow motion, and the aftermath of…. Stuff … spread all over the road… and a very rude policeman trying to convince me I had been drinking that night…. So they could blame somebody that wasn’t dead I guess I don’t know… with the daily visits by police for weeks after “updating me” on what they figured out happened the best of their ability to anyways, since nobody was able to ask this guy what he was doing..
Well. If you haven’t pieced it together…. This person didn’t have a chance of coming back from what whatever it was he was looking for.
My snowboarding career ended when I was about 29/30ish, when somebody hit me while I was snowboarding, well, standing on the side of the run talking to a friend out of any possible way of being in the way of people that were moving down the hill, hard enough to throw me 20 feet into rocks (I’m 6’1” and about 190lbs and pretty well in shape at the time), I didn’t realize how bad it was until I managed to dig myself out, climb back to the run, and then snowboard another couple miles holding my chest barely able to stand, to find help. I was put onto a stretcher immediately when I did manage to make it to the lodge, and come to find out how near death I was due to the injury having been pneumothorax…. Basically Shattered multiple ribs on my right side, puncturing and collapsing my lung, then my lung proceeding to leak air into my chest between the lung and whatever is there… tissue ? Muscle? Flesh? And fracturing my hip ( I thought I ruptured a disk in my spine)… spent about a week in the icu, was release during a blizzard and developed pneumonia during my “recovery”, I guess it’s probably worth noting That I’ve suffered from pretty bad asthma my whole life, as well as it ending my ability to do what I found the most joy and accomplishment from from in my life, that kept me out of some pretty dark places..and me pushing death (ironic I know)
Yet I still kept pushing on….
I guess this is where I feel like all this trauma that I had been suppressing (I guess?) started coming back..
Well, about 6 months ago, on the way home from seeking a better life for my son and myself, by pursuing a more stable and higher income career than just loading freight… I was entering an intersection going through a green light, and somebody waiting in the oncoming traffic at a red light, I guess, just decided he was going to proceed with his left turn (yes he was already stopped waiting at a red light) bright Sunny day around noon, other cars trying to honk to stop him from going (I’m convinced he was probably on his phone and must have just assumed it turned green for him? Idk) resulting in me t-boning him as I was traveling about 50mph… yet again, with absolutely no possible chance to react…. My seatbelt (yes again) didn’t function correctly… I impacted the windshield, which partly scalped me (it looks like I purposely cut myself a mullet hair cut as of this message still growing back) broke 3 ribs on my left side, 4 on my right side, countless stitches across my face, broken right hand (holding the steering wheel, my hand went through my phone that was mounted on the dash) and the part I’m still struggling with learning how to walk again…. Broke my right femur in two places (yes, two separate breaks on my single right femur bone) compression, basically exploding the middle of the femur causing to break completely in half with quite a bit of bone shards throughout the area (lol.. sorry.. 100% not funny but Idk how else to go about saying, if you’d like to see the X-rays just message me.. it’s pretty wild) and then it broke again at my hip, spent about a week in the icu, surgery etc etc, and now have a massive bolt that goes all the way through my hip, and about a 2 foot single rod that goes down the length from my hip to 2 giant screws that attach it going through my knee…
I’m sure I have probably put far too much detail and I’m sure nobody cares to have read this far, if it’s actually posted (I don’t use social media much tbh)…
But this is where it’s brought me to googling, seeking something to help me come back from it.
I’m scared now. Of people. Of constant anxiety and panic attacks. I’m literally will shut down just by the very thought of leaving my home. I’m far more than overly worried about my son and his safety and health, and what his negligent mother is actively and very persistently pursuing any new way to hurt me, and the only thing she has left and very much utilizes is my son and his well being, that which can still effect me and satisfy her undying desire for that high she will never find included in narcissistic traits…
I’m scared it will turn out something finally does take me out.. and that is the world my son will be left to, her abuse etc.
I’m scared of social interaction, with anybody at this point, people I’m familiar with or not, I’m scared to death and just plain shut down at just the thought of meeting new people, and even introducing myself, it’s now impossible to make eye contact with literally any body; and the possibility that they get to know me and then use my pain and instability against me, like has happened in almost every situation there’s been when I finally think I can trust or depend on someone….. I’m scared to death of driving now, well, just plain being around anybody driving altogether.. and basically deal with full on break downs trying to just get from A to B, even more so when my sons in the car, or any car with anybody…. Ive had insomnia for a long time due to the terrors and fear of experiencing them more… But… the flashbacks and terrors are just so frequent now, that I find it near impossible to sleep anymore, and can barely eat, I find myself crying literally every time there isnt somebody else in the room with me, and more so I think my son can’t see me…
Just closing my eyes gives me full flashbacks it seems..
So… here I am at 1am, googling for any possible thing out there that can even give me a glimmer of hope of or idea of how to get out of this…
I’ve realized I’ve become stuck in what is basically freeze mode / panic mode… not fight, like I’ve always been, not flight because running has always seemed like the worst decision I could make for any situation in my mind and how I was raised… or lack of… but I’m just frozen…. Or stuck… or whatever it could be deemed as… And I’m so desperate to find help. I see a phych, I’ve been on (forgive me if I’m confusing them because there’s been so many) lamictal? Maybe it’s ability.. And Seroquel for quite a while, and I hate taking them because I don’t feel anything , other than the sadness and fear, and am so exhausted all the time from them, and I feel ’m not there emotionally for my son while taking them.
But I’m stuck. I’ve never felt sadness in this way. And depression is just getting worse and worse.. I don’t know what to do. Maybe finally just putting this all out, and all of it together, will give me a bump in the right direction, or that I can find somebody who can point me in that way, or just that knows how to try to work through these things I’m so dreadfully scared of ….
But I know need help and this is something I can’t do on my own. Unfortunately nobody in my life seems to care enough to hear what I’m trying to actively ask for help with what’s ruining me when I tell them anything about it. I’ve gotten to the point of just not talking, because I don’t feel anybody really cares, so I’m just becoming a burden on anybody that has still somewhat stuck with me through this unfortunate road I’ve become lost on. And I’m scared of pushing them away by even attempting to explain more than I feel I should, of why I’ve come to what I have become…
Sorry. And I appreciate you, whoever has managed to get through this far.. . Any and all advice I can possibly find would mean the world to me.
I don’t want to see my son hurting like I did when I was growing up and struggling, without anybody to pick me up when I needed….ans I know he can tell I’m not well and hurting every day, and my fear of the world. And it’s not fair to him. I don’t want him to experience what I did. No innocent person or child should have to carry this weight I’ve somehow held up for so long
I’m going in 40 now… and I have no idea where to go from here, but I can feel myself slipping rapidly into what seems like a point of no return..
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2024.05.16 05:13 rNBA-MODS-GAY These are some funny looking snowboards
2024.05.14 23:37 Effective-Ad-2390 Might be moving to Billing soon. I have some questions/concerns.
I am a white mid 20s female who likes women, and I might be moving to Billings in the next 4 months. I am no stranger to white, blue collar towns, however I have spent the last 5 years living in two of the biggest cities in the country and what I loved about them was the culture and diversity. I feel most comfortable in those settings. However, I tend to get along with most everyone. Regardless, I don't want to subject myself to being around people who hate me for who I am (the gay part). I don't want to feel like I can't be myself as I already struggle with some internalized homophobia. I am not necessarily scared of being hate crimed, it has happened before with those proud boys, and really they are just young dumbasses who thinks it's funny to put on a show in front of their buddies or their girlfriend - Can't change everyone's stripes.
I guess my question is how likely am I to feel uncomfortable? Are there other gay people in BIllings? Like just regular gay people? Not the ones who wear cat ears and rainbow flags everywhere (not that there's anything wrong with that it's just not my style and never has been).
For reference, I look pretty tom boy - like any other women's athlete. Gay people know I am gay, but straight people think I am straight. My point is, I can fly under the radar, but I don't want to feel like I have to, ya know? It took me a long while to get comfortable in what I wear and how I present. Also, Montana as a state has always called to me. I love outdoors, I hunt, I fish, I snowboard, I love sports, I respect public land, I love cowboy culture - all of that is in my blood. But I also love all sorts of people, new cultures, young hipster bars with live bands, meeting new people in my age group with likeminded ideologies. Is there a space for me in Billings, Montana.
Hopefully this all makes sense and some of y'all can answer this question. Even straight people might be able to help give some advice. Maybe even some of you white straight blue collar men who usually are the ones to make comments. (No hate btw, I just want advice from all types of people with all types of feelings)
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2024.05.13 15:24 STLhistoryBuff Weekly Events Thread 5/13/24 - 5/19/24
Please, feel free to add any events below! Check out the
Visitor's Guide for more things to do around town!
Looking to meet up with people? Check out
Meetup St. Louis.
Be sure to continue scrolling past the Weekly Events for Trivia Nights, Live Music, Sporting Events, Local Comedy, and more!
- Bacon Fest at Alpha Brewing Company
- May 19, 2024
- Bacon lovers, rejoice! Alpha Brewing Co. is hosting a sizzling event on May 19. Tickets to Bacon Fest include all the bacon and beer that you can consume – plus, live music from two bands.
- Cardinals HOF Presents: Flashback Fridays
- May 17, 2024
- Visit the Cardinals Museum for a candid interview in our Sportsman's Park Theater with former Cardinals Catcher Mike Matheny on Friday, May 17th at 4:30pm.
- Cardinals HOF Presents: Saturday Signings
- May 18, 2024
- Saturday, May 18th is Saturday Signings with former Cardinals Catcher Mike Matheny from 2-4pm in the Cardinals Museum!
- Chess at the Brewery
- Every Wednesday
- Local meetup group of chess players that meet at breweries on Wednesday nights. They rotate locations each week.
- See their Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/chessatthebrewery/) for the location this week.
- Chinese Culture Days at Missouri Botanical Garden
- May 18 - 19, 2024
- Chinese Culture Days at the Missouri Botanical Garden feature colorful Chinese pageantry, music, dance and art.
- At the event, you can also immerse yourself in the history and legends of China while enjoying traditional cuisine.
- E.T. Bracket Series at World Wide Technology Raceway
- May 18, 2024
- The E.T. Bracket Series presented by Carl’s 4WD & Performance Center at World Wide Technology Raceway allows drivers in different vehicles to compete on an equal basis against each other.
- Family Night with Fredbird
- Wednesdays
- Join others at Cardinals Nation Restaurant & Bar for Family Night with Fredbird on select Wednesday evenings this off-season! Bring your family down for games, prizes, and meet Fredbird from 6:30-7:30pm.
- Food Truck Friday in Tower Grove Park
- May 17, 2024
- It's the food truck event that started them all! More than 20 local food trucks gather for an evening of friends, fun, live music and plenty of great food at Sauce Food Truck Fridays. St. Louis' favorite mobile restaurants will be dishing out fresh fare and local brews in Tower Grove Park.
- Karaoke Wednesdays at HandleBar
- Karaoke Wednesdays at Mack's Bar & Grill
- Landmarks Downtown Walking Tours
- Every Saturday
- Landmarks Downtown St. Louis Walking Tours: History, Culture, Architecture, and Exercise: What could be better on a Saturday morning.
- Native American Art of the 20th Century: The William P. Healey Collection at St. Louis Art Museum
- February 23 - July 14, 2024
- Native American Art of the 20th Century: The William P. Healey Collection celebrates a transformative gift of outstanding works by Native American artists active across the 20th century. The promised gift of 100 works establishes a critical junction between the Saint Louis Art Museum’s deep collection of pre-1920 Indigenous art and a growing emphasis on the contemporary.
- Open Mic Night at Schlafly Bottleworks (Maplewood)
- Every Wednesday
- Join others every Wednesday evening and showcase your talents with our Open Mic Night! Open sign up begins at 6:30PM with music starting at 7:00PM. They welcome original material, covers and spoken word! Grab a beer, then play and listen every Wednesday! There are no cover charges and no drink minimums to attend.
- Pointfest
- May 18, 2024
- POINTFEST returns to Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre - St. Louis on May 18.
- Ranken Technical College Midnight Madness at World Wide Technology Raceway
- May 17, 2024
- The Ranken Technical College Midnight Madness program fueled by NOS Energy Drinks offers a safer alternative to illegal street racing.
- Organized yet informal drag racing will take place on the confines of World Wide Technology Raceway’s NHRA-sanctioned ¼-mile drag strip on select Fridays throughout the season.
- Soulard Farmer's Market
- Wednesdays - Saturdays
- Soulard Farmers Market is located at 730 Carroll Street in St. Louis, Missouri, a half mile north of the Anheuser-Busch Brewery. The market is open Wednesday through Saturday, year round. They feature locally grown and shipped in goods, including: produce, meats, cheeses, spices, gourmet kettle corn, flowers, baked goods, and general merchandise. There are also several different eateries that have many food options, which allows customers the convenience to grab a quick bite to eat and a drink while shopping.
- St. Louis CITY Block Party
- May 15, 2024
- Before the St. Louis CITY SC vs LAFC match kickoff, get the party started early with happy hour on Lou Fusz Plaza at CITYPARK and live DJ entertainment! CITY SC presents the free CITY Block Party featuring DJ Chris Brown as well as local food and beverage vendors, fan giveaways, and games and activities for all ages. The block party is free and open to the public.
- St. Louis CITY SC Street Party at Schlafly Tap Room
- May 15, 2024
- In celebration of ALL home soccer games, Schlafly will close down "Louligan Street" and support our team the only way they know how: great food, drinks, and fun. There are beer tents, food trucks, special (game day and late night) menus, and more. Get here early and park!
- Sunday Bingo at Tim's Chrome Bar
- Every Sunday
- Get in the mood for some fun with an afternoon of BINGO at Tim’s. They'll supply the cards and daubers. Just bring yourself and your BINGO loving friends. Play for some good laughs and a variety prizes. Bar opens at 12 p.m., they'll start BINGO at 3 p.m. Cheers!
- Sunset Rooftop Yoga at Ballpark Village
- May 16, 2024
- Unwind on the rooftop of Ballpark Village in St. Louis during a one-hour yoga class led by YogaSix.
- After the session, nama-stay for exclusive happy hour offers such as $3 domestic beers and $5 select cocktails.
- Taste of Maplewood
- May 17 - 18, 2024
- The Taste of Maplewood brings together our area’s most renowned restaurants, beloved boutiques, and one-of-a-kind novelty shops for a street party with live music on two stages, all in the heart of downtown Maplewood. Join us on Friday night for live music and a sampling of food vendors before the main event kicks off on Saturday.
- In its 16th year, the festival’s vibe is distinct and unmistakable, radiating the culture and character of the local businesses.
- Thursday Nights at the Museum
- Every Thursday
- Kick off your weekend at the Missouri History Museum in Forest Park! Each Thursday Night at the Museum will be the most fun, engaging, uplifting, thought-provoking, perspective-shaping night of your week. And there are drinks.
- Join others starting at 5:30pm for happy hour and pop-up activities, such as brief tours, games, and performances. The main stage comes to life at 6:30pm, light appetizers and drinks are available for purchase until 7:00pm, and the Museum’s exhibits are open until 8:00pm for you to explore!
- Tower Grove Farmer's Market
- Every Tuesday & Saturday
- Join others every Saturday of the 2023 Tower Grove Farmers Market Season. They'll have over 100 vendors with local produce, meat, flowers, eggs, honey, prepared foods, art, jewelry, live music, and so much more.
- Vietnam: At War and At Home at Soldiers Memorial
- Running until May 27, 2024
- In 'Vietnam: At War and At Home' at Soldiers Memorial Military Museum, the story of the war’s origins, execution, conclusion and legacy are presented in engaging, accessible and evocative ways. The exhibit presents a diverse and holistic snapshot of the turbulent times in Vietnam, in the U.S. and in the St. Louis region.
Recurring Outdoor Activities | |
Big Muddy Adventures – STL Riverfront Adventure | Big Muddy Adventures was established in 2002. They are the first professional outfitteguiding company providing access to the wild wonders of the Middle Mississippi and Lower Missouri Rivers. |
Gateway Arch Events | There are a variety of things to do along the Mississippi River. |
Hidden Valley Ski Resort | Ziplining, scenic chairlift rides, and hiking trails opened during the summer. Skiing, snowboarding during the winter. |
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2024.05.06 15:26 STLhistoryBuff Weekly Events Thread 5/6/24 - 5/12/24
Please, feel free to add any events below! Check out the
Visitor's Guide for more things to do around town!
Looking to meet up with people? Check out
Meetup St. Louis.
Be sure to continue scrolling past the Weekly Events for Trivia Nights, Live Music, Sporting Events, Local Comedy, and more!
- Chess at the Brewery
- Every Wednesday
- Local meetup group of chess players that meet at breweries on Wednesday nights. They rotate locations each week.
- See their Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/chessatthebrewery/) for the location this week.
- Family Night with Fredbird
- Wednesdays
- Join others at Cardinals Nation Restaurant & Bar for Family Night with Fredbird on select Wednesday evenings this off-season! Bring your family down for games, prizes, and meet Fredbird from 6:30-7:30pm.
- Gateway SpeedTour at World Wide Technology Raceway
- May 10 - 11, 2024
- Gateway SpeedTour at World Wide Technology Raceway provides the opportunity to get close to celebrated drivers, legendary cars and much more.
- Featuring 850-horsepower Trans Am cars, classic Covettes, historic F1 cars and more racing on the world-class track, Gateway SpeedTour offers a fun weekend for the whole family.
- Give STL Day
- May 9, 2024
- Join our region's largest online day of giving in which our community supports nonprofits. Visit www.givestlday.org to make a donation to the nonprofits that are important to you.
- Karaoke Wednesdays at HandleBar
- Karaoke Wednesdays at Mack's Bar & Grill
- Landmarks Downtown Walking Tours
- Every Saturday
- Landmarks Downtown St. Louis Walking Tours: History, Culture, Architecture, and Exercise: What could be better on a Saturday morning.
- Laumeier Art Fair
- May 10 - 12, 2024
- For three days in May, you can shop for one-of-a-kind artwork, savor tasty food and drinks, enjoy live music and entertainment and get creative with hands-on activities at one of the most unique attractions in St. Louis.
- Laumeier Sculpture Park is one of the first and largest dedicated sculpture parks in the U.S. – and the perfect setting for this exciting event.
- Attracting more than 17,000 patrons annually, the Laumeier Art Fair showcases 150 juried artists from across the country, who exhibit work in 10 media categories: ceramics, fibetextiles, glass, jewelry, 2D mixed media, painting, photography/digital, printmaking/drawing, sculpture and wood.
- May's Night Market at City Foundry
- May 10, 2024
- May's Night Market is the premiere slow fashion vendor market in St. Louis! The event features over 40 of the best vintage curators, up-cyclers and independent designers, makers and artists from around the Midwest. With a variety of aesthetics and sizes available, you're sure to find something to love no matter your style! Join others for this free, family-friendly event!
- Moulin Rouge! The Musical at The Fabulous Fox Theatre
- April 30 - May 12, 2024
- The winner of 10 Tony Awards, including Best Musical, draws you into a world of splendor and romance, a world of eye-popping excess, glitz, grandeur and glory. In this world, bohemians and aristocrats rub elbows and revel in electrifying enchantment. Welcome to Moulin Rouge!
- Native American Art of the 20th Century: The William P. Healey Collection at St. Louis Art Museum
- February 23 - July 14, 2024
- Native American Art of the 20th Century: The William P. Healey Collection celebrates a transformative gift of outstanding works by Native American artists active across the 20th century. The promised gift of 100 works establishes a critical junction between the Saint Louis Art Museum’s deep collection of pre-1920 Indigenous art and a growing emphasis on the contemporary.
- Nonprofit Night at the Armory
- May 8, 2024
- Celebrate nonprofits and get ready for the St. Louis Community Foundation’s Give STL Day during Nonprofit Night at the Armory!
- Enjoy food and beverages, including a specialty cocktail
- Explore 25,000 feet of interactive game space
- Meet Give STL Day nonprofits
- Plus, participate in St. Louis-themed trivia for a chance to win a portion of the $10,000 CASH prize pool for your favorite local nonprofit.
- Open Mic Night at Schlafly Bottleworks (Maplewood)
- Every Wednesday
- Join others every Wednesday evening and showcase your talents with our Open Mic Night! Open sign up begins at 6:30PM with music starting at 7:00PM. They welcome original material, covers and spoken word! Grab a beer, then play and listen every Wednesday! There are no cover charges and no drink minimums to attend.
- Soulard Farmer's Market
- Wednesdays - Saturdays
- Soulard Farmers Market is located at 730 Carroll Street in St. Louis, Missouri, a half mile north of the Anheuser-Busch Brewery. The market is open Wednesday through Saturday, year round. They feature locally grown and shipped in goods, including: produce, meats, cheeses, spices, gourmet kettle corn, flowers, baked goods, and general merchandise. There are also several different eateries that have many food options, which allows customers the convenience to grab a quick bite to eat and a drink while shopping.
- Sunday Bingo at Tim's Chrome Bar
- Every Sunday
- Get in the mood for some fun with an afternoon of BINGO at Tim’s. They'll supply the cards and daubers. Just bring yourself and your BINGO loving friends. Play for some good laughs and a variety prizes. Bar opens at 12 p.m., they'll start BINGO at 3 p.m. Cheers!
- St. Louis CITY Block Party
- May 11, 2024
- Before the St. Louis CITY SC match kickoff, get the party started early with live music, food and drinks on Lou Fusz Plaza! CITY SC presents the free CITY Block Party featuring live performances from Thomas Day, Lani Rose and DJ Mahf, as well as local food and beverage vendors, fan giveaways, and games and activities for all ages.
- The block party is free and open to the public. If you don’t have tickets to the match, stay to catch CITY take on Chicago Fire on the big screen at the free Watch Party on the plaza (7:30 pm kickoff).
- St. Louis CITY Street Party at Schlafly Tap Room
- May 11, 2024
- In celebration of ALL home soccer games, Schlafly will close down "Louligan Street" and support our team the only way we know how: great food, drinks, and fun. There are beer tents, food trucks, special (game day and late night) menus, and more. Get here early and park!
- St. Louis Microfest
- May 11, 2024
- Join your fellow beer lovers at the annual St. Louis Microfest, where you can sip suds from local, national and international breweries.
- The spring festival also includes tasty food and live music.
- St. Louis Scottish Games at Schroeder Park
- May 11, 2024
- The St. Louis Scottish Games are hosting a one-day celebration of all things Scottish including men’s and women’s Scottish Heavy Athletics competitions (featuring the iconic caber toss), Highland Dancing competitions, bagpiping competitions, Scottish clan gatherings, sheep herding demonstrations and a Tug-O-War competition.
- The event also includes Kids’ Activities, Scottish food and drink, a Scottish vendor village and much more! There will musical entertainment all day with a variety of Scottish musicians including the Celtic rock band, the Mudmen from Canada! The Mudmen are known as ‘Celtic Rock Warriors’ and feature bagpipes, acoustic and electric guitar and drums!
- Thursday Nights at the Museum
- Every Thursday
- Kick off your weekend at the Missouri History Museum in Forest Park! Each Thursday Night at the Museum will be the most fun, engaging, uplifting, thought-provoking, perspective-shaping night of your week. And there are drinks.
- Join others starting at 5:30pm for happy hour and pop-up activities, such as brief tours, games, and performances. The main stage comes to life at 6:30pm, light appetizers and drinks are available for purchase until 7:00pm, and the Museum’s exhibits are open until 8:00pm for you to explore!
- Tower Grove Farmer's Market
- Every Tuesday & Saturday
- Join others every Saturday of the 2023 Tower Grove Farmers Market Season. They'll have over 100 vendors with local produce, meat, flowers, eggs, honey, prepared foods, art, jewelry, live music, and so much more.
- Vietnam: At War and At Home at Soldiers Memorial
- Running until May 27, 2024
- In 'Vietnam: At War and At Home' at Soldiers Memorial Military Museum, the story of the war’s origins, execution, conclusion and legacy are presented in engaging, accessible and evocative ways. The exhibit presents a diverse and holistic snapshot of the turbulent times in Vietnam, in the U.S. and in the St. Louis region.
Recurring Outdoor Activities | |
Big Muddy Adventures – STL Riverfront Adventure | Big Muddy Adventures was established in 2002. They are the first professional outfitteguiding company providing access to the wild wonders of the Middle Mississippi and Lower Missouri Rivers. |
Gateway Arch Events | There are a variety of things to do along the Mississippi River. |
Hidden Valley Ski Resort | Ziplining, scenic chairlift rides, and hiking trails opened during the summer. Skiing, snowboarding during the winter. |
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2024.05.02 06:33 SmoothDish5608 The 11:30pm urge to run a marathon got the best of me so now I’m registered for the Dallas Marathon on 12/15
So around 11:30pm the other night I (24M) was lying awake in bed and the idea came to me. I’ve been wanting a challenge. Something I can do to push the boundaries of my mind and body. I decided I want to run a marathon, and the deposit has already been paid(I did this on purpose to hold myself accountable). I’ve had spurts of running in the past of my life, maybe a 6:30/mile personal best, 20min 5k. I played hockey in high school. Intramurals in college. Biking has always been a fun yet casual hobby of mine. Snowboarding and golf are passions of mine. Nothing makes me happier than being active and feeling my veins pumping from a good exercise.
That being said, I believe I’ve got my work cut out for me. I have 7 months to train. I want to spend the first 3 building up my endurance/aerobic base, mixed in with cross training/strength training. The last 4(16 weeks) would be a dedicated marathon training. I’m super motivated to have a way to push the limits of my mind and body, and I think sub 4 hours is my goal. But I want to do better if I can.
I welcome everyone’s tips, suggestions, funny stories, or other marathon related inquiries. I want to learn everything I can. Am I crazy?
Also need to stock up on running gear, so I’d love to hear what shoes, socks, shorts, and accessories you all use.
I greatly appreciate everyone’s feedback and responses, and I wish you all luck in your own personal journeys.
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2024.04.29 15:52 STLhistoryBuff Weekly Events Thread 4/29/24 - 5/5/24
Please, feel free to add any events below! Check out the
Visitor's Guide for more things to do around town!
Looking to meet up with people? Check out
Meetup St. Louis.
Be sure to continue scrolling past the Weekly Events for Trivia Nights, Live Music, Sporting Events, Local Comedy, and more!
Cinco de Mayo Events - Cinco de Mayo Festival on Cherokee Street
- May 4, 2024
- Cherokee Street Cinco De Mayo has evolved into one of the largest and most diverse festivals in the St. Louis area, bringing together more than 30,000 attendees to celebrate the rich, multicultural, spirited and eclectic community within the Cherokee Street neighborhood and surrounding area.
- Delmar Loop Taco Crawl
- May 5, 2024
- Head to the Delmar Loop on May 5th from 4-8 p.m. to celebrate Cinco De Mayo with a Taco Crawl! Participating restaurants will be creating a specialty taco for this event. Guests will receive Taco Tickets to take with them and be turned in at each location along the crawl.
- Fiesta de Mayo at Ballpark Village
- May 5, 2024
- It’s time to party! Ballpark Village will celebrate Cinco de Mayo with a St. Louis Cardinals watch party, specialty Una Vida cocktails, Una Vida tequila tastings, games and live entertainment from LosDeLaLou following the game.
- Fiesta de Mayo 5k in Webster Groves
- May 5, 2024
- Enjoy a scenic 5K course that wanders among the stately homes in beautiful Webster Groves then celebrate with a snow cone or refreshing margarita.
Weekly Events - Animals Aglow Lantern Festival
- March 13 - May 4, 2024 (Wednesdays through Sundays)
- The first-ever Animals Aglow lantern festival will bring a dazzling spectacle of lights to the Saint Louis Zoo.
- More than 60 larger-than-life Chinese lanterns, along with interactive light displays in the shape of plants and animals, will illuminate paths throughout the Zoo in this nighttime event.
- Guests can stroll through the colorful Chinese Dragon Corridor, pose with giant glowing animals and play with interactive displays such as the Moonlight Swings and the Star Stepping Pads.
- Cardinals HOF Presents: Flashback Fridays
- May 3, 2024
- Visit the Cardinals Museum for a candid interview hosted by Tom Ackerman in the Sportsman's Park Theater with former Cardinals Pitcher Cal Eldred on Friday, May 3rd at 4:30pm.
- Cardinals HOF Presents: Saturday Signings
- May 4, 2024
- Saturday, May 4th is Saturday Signings with former Cardinals Pitcher Cal Eldred from 10am-12pm in the Cardinals Museum!
- Chess at the Brewery
- Every Wednesday
- Local meetup group of chess players that meet at breweries on Wednesday nights. They rotate locations each week.
- See their Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/chessatthebrewery/) for the location this week.
- Family Night with Fredbird
- Wednesdays
- Join others at Cardinals Nation Restaurant & Bar for Family Night with Fredbird on select Wednesday evenings this off-season! Bring your family down for games, prizes, and meet Fredbird from 6:30-7:30pm.
- Karaoke Wednesdays at HandleBar
- Karaoke Wednesdays at Mack's Bar & Grill
- Landmarks Downtown Walking Tours
- Every Saturday
- Landmarks Downtown St. Louis Walking Tours: History, Culture, Architecture, and Exercise: What could be better on a Saturday morning.
- Micro Run in Queeny Park
- May 4, 2024
- Get ready for a fun 5K run through beautiful Queeny Park! After you cross the finish line you'll have an opportunity to enjoy refreshments & snacks, visit with our vendors, enjoy entertainment, and a demonstration from Lift For Life Gym's Youth Olympics Weightlifting and Powerlifting Teams!
- Moulin Rouge! The Musical at The Fabulous Fox Theatre
- April 30 - May 12, 2024
- The winner of 10 Tony Awards, including Best Musical, draws you into a world of splendor and romance, a world of eye-popping excess, glitz, grandeur and glory. In this world, bohemians and aristocrats rub elbows and revel in electrifying enchantment. Welcome to Moulin Rouge!
- Native American Art of the 20th Century: The William P. Healey Collection at St. Louis Art Museum
- February 23 - July 14, 2024
- Native American Art of the 20th Century: The William P. Healey Collection celebrates a transformative gift of outstanding works by Native American artists active across the 20th century. The promised gift of 100 works establishes a critical junction between the Saint Louis Art Museum’s deep collection of pre-1920 Indigenous art and a growing emphasis on the contemporary.
- Open Mic Night at Schlafly Bottleworks (Maplewood)
- Every Wednesday
- Join others every Wednesday evening and showcase your talents with our Open Mic Night! Open sign up begins at 6:30PM with music starting at 7:00PM. They welcome original material, covers and spoken word! Grab a beer, then play and listen every Wednesday! There are no cover charges and no drink minimums to attend.
- Rosé Day in Central West End
- May 4, 2024
- Rosé Day, a walking wine festival celebrating our favorite pink drink, will take place in the Central West End on May 4.
- Tickets include a portable Rosé Day wine glass and a passport with more than 10 designated tasting stations, where you’ll get two-ounce samples of hand-selected wines.
- Along the route, local musicians and artists will provide entertainment, and you can shop at pop-up vendors and storefronts throughout the day.
- Soulard Farmer's Market
- Wednesdays - Saturdays
- Soulard Farmers Market is located at 730 Carroll Street in St. Louis, Missouri, a half mile north of the Anheuser-Busch Brewery. The market is open Wednesday through Saturday, year round. They feature locally grown and shipped in goods, including: produce, meats, cheeses, spices, gourmet kettle corn, flowers, baked goods, and general merchandise. There are also several different eateries that have many food options, which allows customers the convenience to grab a quick bite to eat and a drink while shopping.
- Sunday Bingo at Tim's Chrome Bar
- Every Sunday
- Get in the mood for some fun with an afternoon of BINGO at Tim’s. They'll supply the cards and daubers. Just bring yourself and your BINGO loving friends. Play for some good laughs and a variety prizes. Bar opens at 12 p.m., they'll start BINGO at 3 p.m. Cheers!
- Thursday Nights at the Museum
- Every Thursday
- Kick off your weekend at the Missouri History Museum in Forest Park! Each Thursday Night at the Museum will be the most fun, engaging, uplifting, thought-provoking, perspective-shaping night of your week. And there are drinks.
- Join others starting at 5:30pm for happy hour and pop-up activities, such as brief tours, games, and performances. The main stage comes to life at 6:30pm, light appetizers and drinks are available for purchase until 7:00pm, and the Museum’s exhibits are open until 8:00pm for you to explore!
- Tower Grove Farmer's Market
- Every Tuesday & Saturday
- Join others every Saturday of the 2023 Tower Grove Farmers Market Season. They'll have over 100 vendors with local produce, meat, flowers, eggs, honey, prepared foods, art, jewelry, live music, and so much more.
- Vietnam: At War and At Home at Soldiers Memorial
- Running until May 27, 2024
- In 'Vietnam: At War and At Home' at Soldiers Memorial Military Museum, the story of the war’s origins, execution, conclusion and legacy are presented in engaging, accessible and evocative ways. The exhibit presents a diverse and holistic snapshot of the turbulent times in Vietnam, in the U.S. and in the St. Louis region.
Recurring Outdoor Activities | |
Big Muddy Adventures – STL Riverfront Adventure | Big Muddy Adventures was established in 2002. They are the first professional outfitteguiding company providing access to the wild wonders of the Middle Mississippi and Lower Missouri Rivers. |
Gateway Arch Events | There are a variety of things to do along the Mississippi River. |
Hidden Valley Ski Resort | Ziplining, scenic chairlift rides, and hiking trails opened during the summer. Skiing, snowboarding during the winter. |
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2024.04.24 03:34 Akiraheaven Why is some wax called "Fart Wax"
Serious question, Does anyone know why snowboard wax is sometimes called Fart Wax? Saw funny comments on a product then got curious about the reason for the word "Fart".
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2024.04.22 16:17 STLhistoryBuff Weekly Events Thread 4/22/24 - 4/28/24
Please, feel free to add any events below! Check out the
Visitor's Guide for more things to do around town!
Looking to meet up with people? Check out
Meetup St. Louis.
Be sure to continue scrolling past the Weekly Events for Trivia Nights, Live Music, Sporting Events, Local Comedy, and more!
- Animals Aglow Lantern Festival
- March 13 - May 4, 2024 (Wednesdays through Sundays)
- The first-ever Animals Aglow lantern festival will bring a dazzling spectacle of lights to the Saint Louis Zoo.
- More than 60 larger-than-life Chinese lanterns, along with interactive light displays in the shape of plants and animals, will illuminate paths throughout the Zoo in this nighttime event.
- Guests can stroll through the colorful Chinese Dragon Corridor, pose with giant glowing animals and play with interactive displays such as the Moonlight Swings and the Star Stepping Pads.
- Chess at the Brewery
- Every Wednesday
- Local meetup group of chess players that meet at breweries on Wednesday nights. They rotate locations each week.
- See their Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/chessatthebrewery/) for the location this week.
- Family Night with Fredbird
- Wednesdays
- Join others at Cardinals Nation Restaurant & Bar for Family Night with Fredbird on select Wednesday evenings this off-season! Bring your family down for games, prizes, and meet Fredbird from 6:30-7:30pm.
- Food Truck Friday in Tower Grove Park
- April 26, 2024
- It's the food truck event that started them all! More than 20 local food trucks gather for an evening of friends, fun, live music and plenty of great food at Sauce Food Truck Fridays. St. Louis' favorite mobile restaurants will be dishing out fresh fare and local brews in Tower Grove Park.
- Go! St. Louis Marathon & Family Fitness Weekend
- April 27, 2024
- The GO! St. Louis Marathon & Family Fitness Weekend brings the area’s favorite running tradition to the city streets, historic landmarks and beautiful parks of our unique neighborhoods, from downtown to Forest Park.
- Karaoke Wednesdays at HandleBar
- Karaoke Wednesdays at Mack's Bar & Grill
- Landmarks Downtown Walking Tours
- Every Saturday
- Landmarks Downtown St. Louis Walking Tours: History, Culture, Architecture, and Exercise: What could be better on a Saturday morning.
- Native American Art of the 20th Century: The William P. Healey Collection at St. Louis Art Museum
- February 23 - July 14, 2024
- Native American Art of the 20th Century: The William P. Healey Collection celebrates a transformative gift of outstanding works by Native American artists active across the 20th century. The promised gift of 100 works establishes a critical junction between the Saint Louis Art Museum’s deep collection of pre-1920 Indigenous art and a growing emphasis on the contemporary.
- Open Mic Night at Schlafly Bottleworks (Maplewood)
- Every Wednesday
- Join others every Wednesday evening and showcase your talents with our Open Mic Night! Open sign up begins at 6:30PM with music starting at 7:00PM. They welcome original material, covers and spoken word! Grab a beer, then play and listen every Wednesday! There are no cover charges and no drink minimums to attend.
- Soulard Farmer's Market
- Wednesdays - Saturdays
- Soulard Farmers Market is located at 730 Carroll Street in St. Louis, Missouri, a half mile north of the Anheuser-Busch Brewery. The market is open Wednesday through Saturday, year round. They feature locally grown and shipped in goods, including: produce, meats, cheeses, spices, gourmet kettle corn, flowers, baked goods, and general merchandise. There are also several different eateries that have many food options, which allows customers the convenience to grab a quick bite to eat and a drink while shopping.
- St. Louis Watercolor Society Juried Exhibition (24th Annual)
- April 8 - 26, 2024
- The St. Louis Watercolor Society is holding it's 24th Annual Juried Exhibition at the St. Louis Public Library- Central Library in the Carnegie Gallery from April 8 to April 26.
- The Exhibit will feature a variety of styles and subjects painted by members of the St. Louis Watercolor Society, a group of over 200 members founded in 1996. The Exhibit will be judged by professional artist, Susan Blackwood. Paintings will be available to view and/or purchase.
- Sunday Bingo at Tim's Chrome Bar
- Every Sunday
- Get in the mood for some fun with an afternoon of BINGO at Tim’s. They'll supply the cards and daubers. Just bring yourself and your BINGO loving friends. Play for some good laughs and a variety prizes. Bar opens at 12 p.m., they'll start BINGO at 3 p.m. Cheers!
- Thursday Nights at the Museum
- Every Thursday
- Kick off your weekend at the Missouri History Museum in Forest Park! Each Thursday Night at the Museum will be the most fun, engaging, uplifting, thought-provoking, perspective-shaping night of your week. And there are drinks.
- Join others starting at 5:30pm for happy hour and pop-up activities, such as brief tours, games, and performances. The main stage comes to life at 6:30pm, light appetizers and drinks are available for purchase until 7:00pm, and the Museum’s exhibits are open until 8:00pm for you to explore!
- Tough Mudder at World Wide Technology Raceway
- April 27 - 28, 2024
- The world’s premier endurance event will offer an action-packed weekend of muddy challenges across 5k, 10k and 15k courses.
- Tower Grove Farmer's Market
- Every Tuesday & Saturday
- Join others every Saturday of the 2023 Tower Grove Farmers Market Season. They'll have over 100 vendors with local produce, meat, flowers, eggs, honey, prepared foods, art, jewelry, live music, and so much more.
- Vietnam: At War and At Home at Soldiers Memorial
- Running until May 27, 2024
- In 'Vietnam: At War and At Home' at Soldiers Memorial Military Museum, the story of the war’s origins, execution, conclusion and legacy are presented in engaging, accessible and evocative ways. The exhibit presents a diverse and holistic snapshot of the turbulent times in Vietnam, in the U.S. and in the St. Louis region.
- World's Fair Exhibit Opening at Missouri History Museum
- April 27 - 28, 2024
- The 1904 World’s Fair was a complex, fascinating event that continues to evoke a range of emotions. It was grand and shameful. It was full of fun and full of indignity. Now, 120 years after it opened in St. Louis, the 1904 World’s Fair exhibit at the Missouri History Museum will reintroduce you to the Fair and its legacy in a way you’ve never experienced before.
- WorldFest at Saint Louis Music Park
- April 28, 2024
- Celebrate diversity and discover the various cultures that make up the St. Louis region through food, music, and performances. This year there will be a total of 10 performers. Dance enthusiasts can look forward to captivating performances from groups representing China, India, Panama, and Ireland. Live music fans will be treated to a diversified lineup, including a Creole band, Japanese drumming, a Mexican guitar player, and a strings player showcasing traditional instruments from all around the world.
Recurring Outdoor Activities | |
Big Muddy Adventures – STL Riverfront Adventure | Big Muddy Adventures was established in 2002. They are the first professional outfitteguiding company providing access to the wild wonders of the Middle Mississippi and Lower Missouri Rivers. |
Gateway Arch Events | There are a variety of things to do along the Mississippi River. |
Hidden Valley Ski Resort | Ziplining, scenic chairlift rides, and hiking trails opened during the summer. Skiing, snowboarding during the winter. |
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2024.04.19 21:20 DDTheExilado Trails of Cold Steel 2 Act 1 & Intermission: Spoiler Thoughts
Hi! Welcome to one more of these posts, let's get right into it.
SPOILERS FOR ALL THE PREVIOUS GAMES ARE ALLOWED.
Something I'm really appreciating in this game, is how even though we are indeed revisiting the old areas (Celdic, Garrelia Fortress, Nord Highlands, Legram), they are expanded with new highways and locations, like the Twin Dragons Bridge.
Garrelia honestly feels very different because of what a certain unknown weapon did to it. Anyway, it certainly helps because there are many people that are not a fan of the reused assets, and in Act 1 we don't spend as much time in them as we did in CS1.
The reunions with Class VII were really sweet for the most part, I want to highlight the one with Machias since it is first one, and Rean was clearly more affected by it, since he hugged Machias. The reunion with Millium was really funny, she's still a goofball.
I don't remember their names, but the dungeons where you have a mini flashback sequence from Dreichels' POV are reaaaally cool. I hope we get some more of these, I'm pretty interested to see Dreichels/Arianrhod stuff, and find out the truth about why she is even alive and why she serves the Grandmaster and all that stuff.
I loved getting to play as Toval, Claire and Sharon, though in Act 2 (minor spoiler) they left the party, what a shame. I still used each of them once though. Sharon especially is really broken. Thinking about it, I saw a bonding event with Claire that was kinda curious. Rean said that Claire was like a big sister figure, and then she got speechless and just hugged him... I wonder.
Ymir as the new hub for this game instead of Trista was a great decision imo. It's nice to get more acquainted with Rean's home town, and is pretty unique considering it's the first time we see snow in Trails! The snowboarding minigame is very fun as well.
About character development, I think the one who got the best hand by far was Jusis, I'm interested to see where he goes later in the game and/or in future games. His interactions with Rufus especially are just chef's kiss.
I want to talk about the antagonists a bit now. I'm actually really enjoying for the most part, Bleublanc for example, in Cold Steel is such a damn joy, I'm liking him more here than in Sky for some reason. I'm also really liking Duvalie, her english VA is so fucking great, she nails it. Vita I think I mentioned in my last post, but she's fascinating to me and can't wait to learn more. I was surprised by Rean's chat with Scarlet though, it was one of my favorites and changed my view about her quite a bit.
The best one though was for sure Crow, finally giving some context and diving more into his character was great, and they developed his relationship with Rean further. Crow has so much potential! Though I gotta say that not going to Jurai at all is a missed opportunity, but oh well... At least we get glimpses of it in Crow's backstory.
Before we finish, damn... Rean is probably the strongest Trails MC right? Joshua if we count him, and Kevin come close I think, but Rean has Eight Leaves One Blade intermediate training, he has Ogre Mode and he has Valimar... So damn OP. He's an anime samurai Super Saiyan with a Mecha, and it doesn't feel out of place! Bravo.
So yeah guys that's it for Act 1 and the Intermission. Feel free to chat with me in the comments, and bye bye!
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2024.04.16 11:33 Dorcas555 Cloud is basically the Barbie of the ff7 universe.
He can be any profession he wants to be anytime he wants and be the best at it all at the same time. I can see his figure in the pink boxes now:
Chocobo champion rider Cloud
Card game prodigy Cloud
Archeologist relic Hunter Cloud
World explorer Cloud
Marching Band Cloud
Box smashing obstacle course Cloud
Fort condor champion Cloud
Pianist prodigy Cloud
Dolphin rider Cloud
Dancer Cloud
Arcade high score champion in everything Cloud
Cross dresser Cloud
Expert bike rider Cloud
Moogle abuser Cloud
Snowboard riding Cloud
Oh and I guess he's pretty strong too, but whatever... Funny enough the one thing he never was a professional in is SOLDIER. Har har har.
What other professions is Cloud an expert in?
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2024.04.15 15:39 STLhistoryBuff Weekly Events Thread 4/15/24 - 4/21/24
Please, feel free to add any events below! Check out the
Visitor's Guide for more things to do around town!
Looking to meet up with people? Check out
Meetup St. Louis.
Be sure to continue scrolling past the Weekly Events for Trivia Nights, Live Music, Sporting Events, Local Comedy, and more!
- Animals Aglow Lantern Festival
- March 13 - May 4, 2024 (Wednesdays through Sundays)
- The first-ever Animals Aglow lantern festival will bring a dazzling spectacle of lights to the Saint Louis Zoo.
- More than 60 larger-than-life Chinese lanterns, along with interactive light displays in the shape of plants and animals, will illuminate paths throughout the Zoo in this nighttime event.
- Guests can stroll through the colorful Chinese Dragon Corridor, pose with giant glowing animals and play with interactive displays such as the Moonlight Swings and the Star Stepping Pads.
- Arch Bark at the Gateway Arch
- April 20, 2024
- This fun and festive day in the park includes a one-mile dog walk, local pet vendors, music, lawn games, the opportunity to become a B.A.R.K. Ranger and more!
- The Boston Camerata Concert at Cathedral Basilica
- April 19, 2024
- Medieval Paris was not only a center of learning, debate, art, and architecture: it was also a capital of musical creation and innovation, the most important in Europe. You will hear the magnificent vocal music sung within the walls of the great cathedral, as well as miracle tales, student songs, and minstrel turns performed in Notre Dame’s shadow, on either bank of the steadily flowing Seine. A feast!
- Cardinals HOF Presents: Flashback Fridays
- April 19, 2024
- Visit the Cardinals Museum for a candid interview in our Sportsman's Park Theater with former Cardinals Pitcher Ken Dayley on Friday, April 19th at 4:30pm.
- Cardinals HOF Presents: Saturday Signings
- April 20, 2024
- Saturday, April 20th is Saturday Signings with former Cardinals Pitcher Ken Dayley from 10am-12pm in the Cardinals Museum!
- Chess at the Brewery
- Every Wednesday
- Local meetup group of chess players that meet at breweries on Wednesday nights. They rotate locations each week.
- See their Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/chessatthebrewery/) for the location this week.
- College Midnight Madness at World Wide Technology Raceway
- April 19, 2024
- The Ranken Technical College Midnight Madness program fueled by NOS Energy Drinks offers a safer alternative to illegal street racing.
- Organized yet informal drag racing will take place on the confines of World Wide Technology Raceway’s NHRA-sanctioned ¼-mile drag strip on select Fridays throughout the season.
- Family Night with Fredbird
- Wednesdays
- Join others at Cardinals Nation Restaurant & Bar for Family Night with Fredbird on select Wednesday evenings this off-season! Bring your family down for games, prizes, and meet Fredbird from 6:30-7:30pm.
- Karaoke Wednesdays at HandleBar
- Karaoke Wednesdays at Mack's Bar & Grill
- Landmarks Downtown Walking Tours
- Every Saturday
- Landmarks Downtown St. Louis Walking Tours: History, Culture, Architecture, and Exercise: What could be better on a Saturday morning.
- Native American Art of the 20th Century: The William P. Healey Collection at St. Louis Art Museum
- February 23 - July 14, 2024
- Native American Art of the 20th Century: The William P. Healey Collection celebrates a transformative gift of outstanding works by Native American artists active across the 20th century. The promised gift of 100 works establishes a critical junction between the Saint Louis Art Museum’s deep collection of pre-1920 Indigenous art and a growing emphasis on the contemporary.
- Open Mic Night at Schlafly Bottleworks (Maplewood)
- Every Wednesday
- Join others every Wednesday evening and showcase your talents with our Open Mic Night! Open sign up begins at 6:30PM with music starting at 7:00PM. They welcome original material, covers and spoken word! Grab a beer, then play and listen every Wednesday! There are no cover charges and no drink minimums to attend.
- Parties on the Plaza at Westport Plaza
- April 18, 2024
- Parties on the Plaza will rock the new green space in the center of Westport Plaza from April through October.
- Soulard Farmer's Market
- Wednesdays - Saturdays
- Soulard Farmers Market is located at 730 Carroll Street in St. Louis, Missouri, a half mile north of the Anheuser-Busch Brewery. The market is open Wednesday through Saturday, year round. They feature locally grown and shipped in goods, including: produce, meats, cheeses, spices, gourmet kettle corn, flowers, baked goods, and general merchandise. There are also several different eateries that have many food options, which allows customers the convenience to grab a quick bite to eat and a drink while shopping.
- St. Louis Earth Day Festival
- April 20 - 21, 2024
- The St. Louis Earth Day Festival is a community tradition. At the two-day event, guests learn about sustainable products and services offered by area businesses and organizations, including 4 Hands Brewing Co., Alpacas of Troy, Baetje Farms, Bellefontaine Cemetery and Arboretum, Kakao Chocolate, Schlafly Beer, Urban Chestnut Brewing Co. and the World Bird Sanctuary.
- You can also meet local nonprofits, such as the Gateway Arch Park Foundation, which share Earth Day values, and try local restaurants, such as Salt + Smoke, which comprise the Green Dining Alliance – all while enjoying live entertainment.
- St. Louis Watercolor Society Juried Exhibition (24th Annual)
- April 8 - 26, 2024
- The St. Louis Watercolor Society is holding it's 24th Annual Juried Exhibition at the St. Louis Public Library- Central Library in the Carnegie Gallery from April 8 to April 26.
- The Exhibit will feature a variety of styles and subjects painted by members of the St. Louis Watercolor Society, a group of over 200 members founded in 1996. The Exhibit will be judged by professional artist, Susan Blackwood. Paintings will be available to view and/or purchase.
- Sunday Bingo at Tim's Chrome Bar
- Every Sunday
- Get in the mood for some fun with an afternoon of BINGO at Tim’s. They'll supply the cards and daubers. Just bring yourself and your BINGO loving friends. Play for some good laughs and a variety prizes. Bar opens at 12 p.m., they'll start BINGO at 3 p.m. Cheers!
- Third Fridays: Spring Fling at Third Degree Glass Factory
- April 19, 2024
- Spring Fling will feature garden globe and giant flower glassblowing demonstrations, and you’ll have the opportunity to make your own glass jewelry for $65.
- Thursday Nights at the Museum
- Every Thursday
- Kick off your weekend at the Missouri History Museum in Forest Park! Each Thursday Night at the Museum will be the most fun, engaging, uplifting, thought-provoking, perspective-shaping night of your week. And there are drinks.
- Join others starting at 5:30pm for happy hour and pop-up activities, such as brief tours, games, and performances. The main stage comes to life at 6:30pm, light appetizers and drinks are available for purchase until 7:00pm, and the Museum’s exhibits are open until 8:00pm for you to explore!
- ThurtenE Carnival at Washington University
- April 19 - 21, 2024
- Organized by ThurtenE Honorary, ThurtenE Carnival is the nation’s oldest and largest student-run carnival held at Washington University in St. Louis every spring. Stop by this year for captivating performances, delightful treats, and thrilling rides
- Tower Grove Farmer's Market
- Every Tuesday & Saturday
- Join others every Saturday of the 2023 Tower Grove Farmers Market Season. They'll have over 100 vendors with local produce, meat, flowers, eggs, honey, prepared foods, art, jewelry, live music, and so much more.
- Vietnam: At War and At Home at Soldiers Memorial
- Running until May 27, 2024
- In 'Vietnam: At War and At Home' at Soldiers Memorial Military Museum, the story of the war’s origins, execution, conclusion and legacy are presented in engaging, accessible and evocative ways. The exhibit presents a diverse and holistic snapshot of the turbulent times in Vietnam, in the U.S. and in the St. Louis region.
Recurring Outdoor Activities | |
Big Muddy Adventures – STL Riverfront Adventure | Big Muddy Adventures was established in 2002. They are the first professional outfitteguiding company providing access to the wild wonders of the Middle Mississippi and Lower Missouri Rivers. |
Gateway Arch Events | There are a variety of things to do along the Mississippi River. |
Hidden Valley Ski Resort | Ziplining, scenic chairlift rides, and hiking trails opened during the summer. Skiing, snowboarding during the winter. |
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2024.04.11 09:28 Legal-Comb5153 My friend died yesterday
I’ve experienced plenty of grief in my life but had not yet lost a friend. I’m only 24 but have gone through the loss of my father, family members, friends parents. I’ve always said my biggest fear was a friend dying. Yesterday one of my friends was found dead. He was my boyfriends friend first and that’s how I met him, but we had developed a true and beautiful friendship of our own. I am incredibly angry. I am unsure how to navigate this. He was the funniest, most unique person I’ve ever met. He always saw me for who I am and I did the same. He was hard to understand at times but you could always see his light and feel his warmth. He made me laugh so hard. And he looked out for me too. He was kind, thoughtful, funny as fuck and weird as fuck. He had a lot of demons. But he would talk about them. He knew it. He was a heavy drinker but held onto his goals and aspirations. He was a big dreamer. A huge goofball. The person who would call any time day or not to see what’s going on. He’d check on you. Even when he was struggling. He would bust out the weirdest dance moves, play the music you’d never expect. He was somehow the smoothest person in the room. No matter what was going on in his life he’d make time to snowboard. Doesn’t matter if he was up until 3am he would get up at 6am to drive to the mountains. He loved art. Truly loved film. Loved fashion. Even if from a broken home he was immensely proud of his roots. He talked about his family history all the time. He had two dogs and a cat. My boyfriend currently has them. He always called them his kids. They were there with him, and I’m glad he wasn’t entirely alone. We are now stuck trying to figure out what to do with his animals. His friends and his animals were his entire life. My heart is fucking broken that this happened. They still don’t know why but we all know it was alcohol. He was only 23. I wish so badly that he could have gotten help. Gotten ahold of his drinking. I never thought it would come for him at this age. I just hope he was at peace in his final moments. I hope his pets were around him and that he just simply fell asleep. I hope he wasn’t hurting. I know he had his demons but I really don’t think he had wanted to go at that exact moment. I guess it was just a fucked up miscalculation. I wish he had hit us up that night so he wasn’t alone. I hope he had his favorite music on or southpark playing because that was his favorite. I am still in so much shock. I don’t want this to be real. I am angry. He was a wonderful human full of so much love and potential. I will never forget him. I am relieved to at least know that he is no longer hurting. This life gave him hell and he is finally relieved of his suffering. I fucking miss him. Like I said, I’ve experienced a lot of grief but never for a friend and this is so different. But advice I’ve been given is to write about the person so that’s what I’m doing. Yesterday I had places to be and instead called my boyfriend to see if I could come over. I was feeling low and all I could say was that “I just can’t do it today.” I went over to his house and about 10 minutes after I arrived we got the call. It just feels like something told me to be with my boyfriend. Like some divine force told me to be available at that time. I’m so glad I was. And I am so heartbroken. Losing a friend fucking sucks. I never thought this weird goofy dude with the east coast accent wearing a playboi carti shirt who came to my house one time would have such a profound impact on my life or become a person that I loved and cared about wholeheartedly. Rest in piece dawg. You are so incredibly loved. Your light shined bright and the world feels a bit dimmer now. Anyone who crossed your path was incredibly lucky. To know you was to love you. I hope you are having the best time wherever you are. I hope you are happy and at peace, looking down on us and laughing saying some dumb shit like “bitches I made it.” I know you will continue to clown us all from another realm. You will never be forgotten. We love you dawg.
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2024.04.11 09:26 Legal-Comb5153 My friend died yesterday
I’ve experienced plenty of grief in my life but had not yet lost a friend. I’m only 24 but have gone through the loss of my father, family members, friends parents. I’ve always said my biggest fear was a friend dying. Yesterday one of my friends was found dead. He was my boyfriends friend first and that’s how I met him, but we had developed a true and beautiful friendship of our own. I am incredibly angry. I am unsure how to navigate this. He was the funniest, most unique person I’ve ever met. He always saw me for who I am and I did the same. He was hard to understand at times but you could always see his light and feel his warmth. He made me laugh so hard. And he looked out for me too. He was kind, thoughtful, funny as fuck and weird as fuck. He had a lot of demons. But he would talk about them. He knew it. He was a heavy drinker but held onto his goals and aspirations. He was a big dreamer. A huge goofball. The person who would call any time day or not to see what’s going on. He’d check on you. Even when he was struggling. He would bust out the weirdest dance moves, play the music you’d never expect. He was somehow the smoothest person in the room. No matter what was going on in his life he’d make time to snowboard. Doesn’t matter if he was up until 3am he would get up at 6am to drive to the mountains. He loved art. Truly loved film. Loved fashion. Even if from a broken home he was immensely proud of his roots. He talked about his family history all the time. He had two dogs and a cat. My boyfriend currently has them. He always called them his kids. They were there with him, and I’m glad he wasn’t entirely alone. We are now stuck trying to figure out what to do with his animals. His friends and his animals were his entire life. My heart is fucking broken that this happened. They still don’t know why but we all know it was alcohol. He was only 23. I wish so badly that he could have gotten help. Gotten ahold of his drinking. I never thought it would come for him at this age. I just hope he was at peace in his final moments. I hope his pets were around him and that he just simply fell asleep. I hope he wasn’t hurting. I know he had his demons but I really don’t think he had wanted to go at that exact moment. I guess it was just a fucked up miscalculation. I wish he had hit us up that night so he wasn’t alone. I hope he had his favorite music on or southpark playing because that was his favorite. I am still in so much shock. I don’t want this to be real. I am angry. He was a wonderful human full of so much love and potential. I will never forget him. I am relieved to at least know that he is no longer hurting. This life gave him hell and he is finally relieved of his suffering. I fucking miss him. Like I said, I’ve experienced a lot of grief but never for a friend and this is so different. But advice I’ve been given is to write about the person so that’s what I’m doing. Yesterday I had places to be and instead called my boyfriend to see if I could come over. I was feeling low and all I could say was that “I just can’t do it today.” I went over to his house and about 10 minutes after I arrived we got the call. It just feels like something told me to be with my boyfriend. Like some divine force told me to be available at that time. I’m so glad I was. And I am so heartbroken. Losing a friend fucking sucks. I never thought this weird goofy dude with the east coast accent wearing a playboi carti shirt who came to my house one time would have such a profound impact on my life or become a person that I loved and cared about wholeheartedly. Rest in piece dawg. You are so incredibly loved. Your light shined bright and the world feels a bit dimmer now. Anyone who crossed your path was incredibly lucky. To know you was to love you. I hope you are having the best time wherever you are. I hope you are happy and at peace, looking down on us and laughing saying some dumb shit like “bitches I made it.” I know you will continue to clown us all from another realm. You will never be forgotten. We love you dawg.
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2024.04.11 09:25 Legal-Comb5153 My friend died yesterday
I’ve experienced plenty of grief in my life but had not yet lost a friend. I’m only 24 but have gone through the loss of my father, family members, friends parents. I’ve always said my biggest fear was a friend dying. Yesterday one of my friends was found dead. He was my boyfriends friend first and that’s how I met him, but we had developed a true and beautiful friendship of our own. I am incredibly angry. I am unsure how to navigate this. He was the funniest, most unique person I’ve ever met. He always saw me for who I am and I did the same. He was hard to understand at times but you could always see his light and feel his warmth. He made me laugh so hard. And he looked out for me too. He was kind, thoughtful, funny as fuck and weird as fuck. He had a lot of demons. But he would talk about them. He knew it. He was a heavy drinker but held onto his goals and aspirations. He was a big dreamer. A huge goofball. The person who would call any time day or not to see what’s going on. He’d check on you. Even when he was struggling. He would bust out the weirdest dance moves, play the music you’d never expect. He was somehow the smoothest person in the room. No matter what was going on in his life he’d make time to snowboard. Doesn’t matter if he was up until 3am he would get up at 6am to drive to the mountains. He loved art. Truly loved film. Loved fashion. Even if from a broken home he was immensely proud of his roots. He talked about his family history all the time. He had two dogs and a cat. My boyfriend currently has them. He always called them his kids. They were there with him, and I’m glad he wasn’t entirely alone. We are now stuck trying to figure out what to do with his animals. His friends and his animals were his entire life. My heart is fucking broken that this happened. They still don’t know why but we all know it was alcohol. He was only 23. I wish so badly that he could have gotten help. Gotten ahold of his drinking. I never thought it would come for him at this age. I just hope he was at peace in his final moments. I hope his pets were around him and that he just simply fell asleep. I hope he wasn’t hurting. I know he had his demons but I really don’t think he had wanted to go at that exact moment. I guess it was just a fucked up miscalculation. I wish he had hit us up that night so he wasn’t alone. I hope he had his favorite music on or southpark playing because that was his favorite. I am still in so much shock. I don’t want this to be real. I am angry. He was a wonderful human full of so much love and potential. I will never forget him. I am relieved to at least know that he is no longer hurting. This life gave him hell and he is finally relieved of his suffering. I fucking miss him. Like I said, I’ve experienced a lot of grief but never for a friend and this is so different. But advice I’ve been given is to write about the person so that’s what I’m doing. Yesterday I had places to be and instead called my boyfriend to see if I could come over. I was feeling low and all I could say was that “I just can’t do it today.” I went over to his house and about 10 minutes after I arrived we got the call. It just feels like something told me to be with my boyfriend. Like some divine force told me to be available at that time. I’m so glad I was. And I am so heartbroken. Losing a friend fucking sucks. I never thought this weird goofy dude with the east coast accent wearing a playboi carti shirt who came to my house one time would have such a profound impact on my life or become a person that I loved and cared about wholeheartedly. Rest in piece dawg. You are so incredibly loved. Your light shined bright and the world feels a bit dimmer now. Anyone who crossed your path was incredibly lucky. To know you was to love you. I hope you are having the best time wherever you are. I hope you are happy and at peace, looking down on us and laughing saying some dumb shit like “bitches I made it.” I know you will continue to clown us all from another realm. You will never be forgotten. We love you dawg.
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2024.04.11 09:25 Legal-Comb5153 My friend died yesterday
I’ve experienced plenty of grief in my life but had not yet lost a friend. I’m only 24 but have gone through the loss of my father, family members, friends parents. I’ve always said my biggest fear was a friend dying. Yesterday one of my friends was found dead. He was my boyfriends friend first and that’s how I met him, but we had developed a true and beautiful friendship of our own. I am incredibly angry. I am unsure how to navigate this. He was the funniest, most unique person I’ve ever met. He always saw me for who I am and I did the same. He was hard to understand at times but you could always see his light and feel his warmth. He made me laugh so hard. And he looked out for me too. He was kind, thoughtful, funny as fuck and weird as fuck. He had a lot of demons. But he would talk about them. He knew it. He was a heavy drinker but held onto his goals and aspirations. He was a big dreamer. A huge goofball. The person who would call any time day or not to see what’s going on. He’d check on you. Even when he was struggling. He would bust out the weirdest dance moves, play the music you’d never expect. He was somehow the smoothest person in the room. No matter what was going on in his life he’d make time to snowboard. Doesn’t matter if he was up until 3am he would get up at 6am to drive to the mountains. He loved art. Truly loved film. Loved fashion. Even if from a broken home he was immensely proud of his roots. He talked about his family history all the time. He had two dogs and a cat. My boyfriend currently has them. He always called them his kids. They were there with him, and I’m glad he wasn’t entirely alone. We are now stuck trying to figure out what to do with his animals. His friends and his animals were his entire life. My heart is fucking broken that this happened. They still don’t know why but we all know it was alcohol. He was only 23. I wish so badly that he could have gotten help. Gotten ahold of his drinking. I never thought it would come for him at this age. I just hope he was at peace in his final moments. I hope his pets were around him and that he just simply fell asleep. I hope he wasn’t hurting. I know he had his demons but I really don’t think he had wanted to go at that exact moment. I guess it was just a fucked up miscalculation. I wish he had hit us up that night so he wasn’t alone. I hope he had his favorite music on or southpark playing because that was his favorite. I am still in so much shock. I don’t want this to be real. I am angry. He was a wonderful human full of so much love and potential. I will never forget him. I am relieved to at least know that he is no longer hurting. This life gave him hell and he is finally relieved of his suffering. I fucking miss him. Like I said, I’ve experienced a lot of grief but never for a friend and this is so different. But advice I’ve been given is to write about the person so that’s what I’m doing. Yesterday I had places to be and instead called my boyfriend to see if I could come over. I was feeling low and all I could say was that “I just can’t do it today.” I went over to his house and about 10 minutes after I arrived we got the call. It just feels like something told me to be with my boyfriend. Like some divine force told me to be available at that time. I’m so glad I was. And I am so heartbroken. Losing a friend fucking sucks. I never thought this weird goofy dude with the east coast accent wearing a playboi carti shirt who came to my house one time would have such a profound impact on my life or become a person that I loved and cared about wholeheartedly. Rest in piece dawg. You are so incredibly loved. Your light shined bright and the world feels a bit dimmer now. Anyone who crossed your path was incredibly lucky. To know you was to love you. I hope you are having the best time wherever you are. I hope you are happy and at peace, looking down on us and laughing saying some dumb shit like “bitches I made it.” I know you will continue to clown us all from another realm. You will never be forgotten. We love you dawg.
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2024.04.11 09:19 Legal-Comb5153 My friend died yesterday
I’ve experienced plenty of grief in my life but had not yet lost a friend. I’m only 24 but have gone through the loss of my father, family members, friends parents. I’ve always said my biggest fear was a friend dying. Yesterday one of my friends was found dead. He was my boyfriends friend first and that’s how I met him, but we had developed a true and beautiful friendship of our own. I am incredibly angry. I am unsure how to navigate this. He was the funniest, most unique person I’ve ever met. He always saw me for who I am and I did the same. He was hard to understand at times but you could always see his light and feel his warmth. He made me laugh so hard. And he looked out for me too. He was kind, thoughtful, funny as fuck and weird as fuck. He had a lot of demons. But he would talk about them. He knew it. He was a heavy drinker but held onto his goals and aspirations. He was a big dreamer. A huge goofball. The person who would call any time day or not to see what’s going on. He’d check on you. Even when he was struggling. He would bust out the weirdest dance moves, play the music you’d never expect. He was somehow the smoothest person in the room. No matter what was going on in his life he’d make time to snowboard. Doesn’t matter if he was up until 3am he would get up at 6am to drive to the mountains. He loved art. Truly loved film. Loved fashion. Even if from a broken home he was immensely proud of his roots. He talked about his family history all the time. He had two dogs and a cat. My boyfriend currently has them. He always called them his kids. They were there with him, and I’m glad he wasn’t entirely alone. We are now stuck trying to figure out what to do with his animals. His friends and his animals were his entire life. My heart is fucking broken that this happened. They still don’t know why but we all know it was alcohol. He was only 23. I wish so badly that he could have gotten help. Gotten ahold of his drinking. I never thought it would come for him at this age. I just hope he was at peace in his final moments. I hope his pets were around him and that he just simply fell asleep. I hope he wasn’t hurting. I know he had his demons but I really don’t think he had wanted to go at that exact moment. I guess it was just a fucked up miscalculation. I wish he had hit us up that night so he wasn’t alone. I hope he had his favorite music on or southpark playing because that was his favorite. I am still in so much shock. I don’t want this to be real. I am angry. He was a wonderful human full of so much love and potential. I will never forget him. I am relieved to at least know that he is no longer hurting. This life gave him hell and he is finally relieved of his suffering. I fucking miss him. Like I said, I’ve experienced a lot of grief but never for a friend and this is so different. But advice I’ve been given is to write about the person so that’s what I’m doing. Yesterday I had places to be and instead called my boyfriend to see if I could come over. I was feeling low and all I could say was that “I just can’t do it today.” I went over to his house and about 10 minutes after I arrived we got the call. It just feels like something told me to be with my boyfriend. Like some divine force told me to be available at that time. I’m so glad I was. And I am so heartbroken. Losing a friend fucking sucks. I never thought this weird goofy dude with the east coast accent wearing a playboi carti shirt who came to my house one time would have such a profound impact on my life or become a person that I loved and cared about wholeheartedly. Rest in piece dawg. You are so incredibly loved. Your light shined bright and the world feels a bit dimmer now. Anyone who crossed your path was incredibly lucky. To know you was to love you. I hope you are having the best time wherever you are. I hope you are happy and at peace, looking down on us and laughing saying some dumb shit like “bitches I made it.” I know you will continue to clown us all from another realm. You will never be forgotten. We love you dawg.
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2024.04.11 09:18 Legal-Comb5153 My friend died yesterday
I’ve experienced plenty of grief in my life but had not yet lost a friend. I’m only 24 but have gone through the loss of my father, family members, friends parents. I’ve always said my biggest fear was a friend dying. Yesterday one of my friends was found dead. He was my boyfriends friend first and that’s how I met him, but we had developed a true and beautiful friendship of our own. I am incredibly angry. I am unsure how to navigate this. He was the funniest, most unique person I’ve ever met. He always saw me for who I am and I did the same. He was hard to understand at times but you could always see his light and feel his warmth. He made me laugh so hard. And he looked out for me too. He was kind, thoughtful, funny as fuck and weird as fuck. He had a lot of demons. But he would talk about them. He knew it. He was a heavy drinker but held onto his goals and aspirations. He was a big dreamer. A huge goofball. The person who would call any time day or not to see what’s going on. He’d check on you. Even when he was struggling. He would bust out the weirdest dance moves, play the music you’d never expect. He was somehow the smoothest person in the room. No matter what was going on in his life he’d make time to snowboard. Doesn’t matter if he was up until 3am he would get up at 6am to drive to the mountains. He loved art. Truly loved film. Loved fashion. Even if from a broken home he was immensely proud of his roots. He talked about his family history all the time. He had two dogs and a cat. My boyfriend currently has them. He always called them his kids. They were there with him, and I’m glad he wasn’t entirely alone. We are now stuck trying to figure out what to do with his animals. His friends and his animals were his entire life. My heart is fucking broken that this happened. They still don’t know why but we all know it was alcohol. He was only 23. I wish so badly that he could have gotten help. Gotten ahold of his drinking. I never thought it would come for him at this age. I just hope he was at peace in his final moments. I hope his pets were around him and that he just simply fell asleep. I hope he wasn’t hurting. I know he had his demons but I really don’t think he had wanted to go at that exact moment. I guess it was just a fucked up miscalculation. I wish he had hit us up that night so he wasn’t alone. I hope he had his favorite music on or southpark playing because that was his favorite. I am still in so much shock. I don’t want this to be real. I am angry. He was a wonderful human full of so much love and potential. I will never forget him. I am relieved to at least know that he is no longer hurting. This life gave him hell and he is finally relieved of his suffering. I fucking miss him. Like I said, I’ve experienced a lot of grief but never for a friend and this is so different. But advice I’ve been given is to write about the person so that’s what I’m doing. Yesterday I had places to be and instead called my boyfriend to see if I could come over. I was feeling low and all I could say was that “I just can’t do it today.” I went over to his house and about 10 minutes after I arrived we got the call. It just feels like something told me to be with my boyfriend. Like some divine force told me to be available at that time. I’m so glad I was. And I am so heartbroken. Losing a friend fucking sucks. I never thought this weird goofy dude with the east coast accent wearing a playboi carti shirt who came to my house one time would have such a profound impact on my life or become a person that I loved and cared about wholeheartedly. Rest in piece dawg. You are so incredibly loved. Your light shined bright and the world feels a bit dimmer now. Anyone who crossed your path was incredibly lucky. To know you was to love you. I hope you are having the best time wherever you are. I hope you are happy and at peace, looking down on us and laughing saying some dumb shit like “bitches I made it.” I know you will continue to clown us all from another realm. You will never be forgotten. We love you dawg.
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