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I admit, sometimes I don't like leaving my house because....


...of how flawed the world is.

I know, it sounds silly. But with all the problems in the world, sometimes I'd rather be in the comfort of my home to avoid the outside world. In my home I can pretend problems don't exist through things like video games and virtual worlds (although I admit that is limited by the fact the Internet exists to remind you of those problems.)

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where is this cruel world you live in, what state ?

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You never know what horrors lurk just outside of someone’s door.

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Chicago, Illinois.

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Ch-iraq.

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ok, this makes sense. your mayor is a racist & your streets are a warzone.

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YOU JUST NEED SOME BROS TO COME OVER AND CHILL WITH YOU...FORCE YOU OUT OF YOUR BUBBLE A BIT.

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Yeah, you're right.

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IMO you are much more likely to experience unpleasantness and worry watching TV or using the internet than strolling around the neighborhood.

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You're probably right.

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I'm not sure where you live or what kind of area it is, but I quite literally live in my entire neighborhood. Meaning that everything is within walking distance for me: markets, coffee shops, a great diner—all the good stuff. Going out and about is one of the most relaxing and stress-free experiences possible. I make it a point to do it every day and not be trapped inside 24/7.

My point is that I think you might be approaching this the wrong way. As nyctc7 mentioned above, being out and about is far more enjoyable than doom-scrolling on social media or being bombarded with clickbait news headlines. Even if you live in a rural or suburban area, I believe you'll feel better about the world and yourself if you get out more often. It doesn't have to be a big event—just running errands and such. I hope I'm explaining this correctly, lol.

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You also make good points and I agree with you. Perhaps I really should go out more often.

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If you're a homebody and don't care to leave your home due to the influence of the outside world, what do you do for employment??

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I actually do go out to do my job and do errands and such. I just don't go out as much compared to most other people. I'm a tutor (currently working at a learning center for high school students).

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Nice!
I tutored after my other jobs about 25 years ago for extra money, it was good work and even back then I was earning fair pay, I think it was like 24 bucks an hour for tutoring back then...I'm talking the early 90s so that was a good side-side gig!

Tutoring was nice, easy money, it probably pays a LOT more now..

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You're a tutor too? Awesome.

My old tutoring job was $20/hr, but the one I'm currently working on is $17/hr.

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Yes, I used to mow grass, do house painting, pumped gas and did oil changes and raked yards during my high school and college courses and I took on tutoring troubled kids in the late afternoons to make even more money...I know i talk real plain but I did earn three college degrees so I may be stupid but I sure can fake smart

I wasn't fucking around all day, I wanted money and I made it Amigo!!!.
In AMERICA anyone with some gumption can earn some bread.

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For me, only if the weather is miserable.

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Yeah, weather can be a bummer.

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Doesn't sound silly at all. I feel this way every time I have to go to the post office.

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That's good that you can relate.

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Brother, it's 11am Saturday here and I worked all week, drove 600 miles and heard a thousand stories...There's nothing wrong with giving yourself an easy day to do some laundry, cook a nice meal, shovel the snow and watch a few stupid movies. People can be very annoying and being alone is great.

You ARE silly but silly can be cool buddy, I get you:)

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💯

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You’re a good dude Shogun. Almost always positive in outlook. I really appreciate it

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Thank you, kind words indeed.

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I agree. Thanks for the feedback as always!

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