Work is wearing me out, but I’m still trying to address the volume of tasks thrown at me every day. Hoping to get more staff soon since we were told to expect 2 more (although 8 more would be better). Still excited for what’s to come, and who knows where we all will be in a year. I have to keep reminding myself to take it one step at a time because that’s what I have in my control. We wake up, we try our best, we rest, and then we keep trying.

Just taking stock of what is wonderful and special about life, work, and my relationships while we move into summer.

I spent weekend free time organizing and spring cleaning, finally tacklinga few things I’ve put off for months. It was time, and I had incredible help from my partner.

Two of my closest friends went through fundamental life changes recently, and I want to continue to be there for both of them… one whose father passed after a years long battle with Parkinson’s, and another, who is a victim of some severe DV. While the pieces are picked up and rearranged, both have come to a crossroads, and I’m so lucky to be there to see the positive transformation for them. I so desperately want to be a source of help and affirmation, and just want to do a good job. They’re both far enough away that it would be a significant cost to see each of them in person, so I have to be support at a distance, which is hard cause I want to hug them both and cry with them. I’m also grateful that I have the time, energy, and mental state to be there for them.

Although work is chaotic, it’s also weirdly calm. This feels like the time for fundamental shifts, and I’m continuing to maintain radical hope that positive energy and community is growing everywhere.

Beehaw continues to be a source of encouragement and community! Thank you all! Sending you positivity as you move through your week.

I can relate, and best of luck! Those personal deadlines start piling up when work gets overwhelming. Every now and then, remember to put work aside and take care of you - ya know, putting your oxygen mask on first before helping others (I’m trying to listen to my own advice here lol). I also started a new position at the same time and am settled in, but the real test begins when the next new project drops that’s due in October. You got this!

This is so exciting, and I imagine it’s going to be a huge life improvement! Looking forward to hearing about how they feel. :)

Thank you for bringing this info to us!

Thank you!! Reading back it sounds like I’m complaining, but I’m so grateful for everything that’s happening right now because it’s making me a more resilient person with lots of potential to grow. I hope your weekend is bright and restful!

I stand corrected, and am even more grateful! Cheers!

This is the time to begin learning about community gardens (or starting one!) in your area. Urban agriculture is a solution, and growing local food sources that are maintained by your neighborhood will ultimately be a necessary stop gap.

I’ve seen nonprofits successfully go to their municipalities and propose to buy a plot of land that is underutilized and turn it into a thriving garden, maintained by volunteers they manage.

It’s not a fail proof solution, but it is an adaptation that works. If we’re unable to grow due to extreme heat, or can’t ship goods due to rising costs, crop failure, or supply chain deterioration, what better way to use your free time than support a community garden!

Look here, you – I don’t know who you are, but I’m absolutely here for all these very scientific and detailed posts with high res pictures of amphibians. Please take my thanks!

My week was busy until it got supercharged with an ask from another office to drive almost 5 hours one way to emcee two different events, in two cities on the same day. I’m nervous, excited, and exhausted from having so much work already, but even though I was volun-told, this is what I signed up for. At least I had 4 days notice this time. I just wish I could travel with someone instead of alone.

My best friend’s birthday was this past week. He’s been gone for almost a year and a half now, and it’s still weird not being able to feel his energy.

And, the leader of a nation now has my cell phone number… but he asked nicely so I couldn’t deny the request. My boss said he would definitely call me, and I’m not sure how to feel about that.

Fuuuuuuck.

I never presumed to introduce a raver to new music, rather this was a reminder list, so to speak!

Thank you again, seriously. Can’t stay awake much longer tonight so I’ll have to finish it tomorrow. That was incredible. And now for the few that I want to include that didn’t make the first list. Part deux:

1. https://soundcloud.com/x-trance-x/cosmic-gate-exploration-of

2. https://soundcloud.com/arminvanbuuren/in-and-out-of-love-extended-1

3. https://soundcloud.com/bt/mercury-solace-little-foot-1

Oh good God, when “We’re All We Need” came on, that was it for me! Thank you for this! Part 2 links coming soon after I finish this.

While I can’t help with another cat, may I drop some sick beats here for you?

I really enjoyed the ones you shared! (Also, since I haven’t forgotten about the Trance off, here are some of my favorites. Some liberties were taken as a number of these border on house, techno, or EDM):

1. https://soundcloud.com/aboveandbeyond/thing-called-love-above-beyond?in=aboveandbeyond%2Fsets%2Fthing-called-love-4 (you’re gonna see A&B a few times in any of my lists)

2. https://soundcloud.com/picschmitz1/kaskade-on-your-mind-pic-schmitz-remix

3. https://soundcloud.com/ferry-corsten/feel-you-1

4. https://soundcloud.com/meduzamusic/lose-control?in=latin-music-553710987%2Fsets%2Flose-control-meduza-becky-hill

5. https://soundcloud.com/aboveandbeyond/were-all-we-need-3

6. https://soundcloud.com/aboveandbeyond/above-beyond-pres-oceanlab-satellite-original-above-beyond-mix (and the other OceanLab song that I love:) https://soundcloud.com/aboveandbeyond/on-a-good-day-4

7. https://soundcloud.com/ikeaharov/atb-its-a-fine-day (lots more ATB I like that you’ve probably heard)

8. https://soundcloud.com/tiesto/walking-on-clouds (can’t get away from some of his songs, they’re too nostalgic)

9. https://soundcloud.com/morganpage/morgan-page-sultan-ned-shepard (a nod to many decent artists in one song)

10. https://soundcloud.com/avoure/aura (the bass just carries so graciously)

11. https://soundcloud.com/moonrushremixes/now-youre-gone-remix (I listened to Basshunter ironically at first and then came to really enjoy his music. This is a decent take on the original!)

12. https://soundcloud.com/muppen05/jadore-hardcore-limpanz-remix (I really like the original, and this one is good too, but it’s more hardcore than trance)

13. https://soundcloud.com/lautsprecher-music/omnibus-featuring-katie-2?in=lautsprecher-music%2Fsets%2Fomnibus (probably more techno than trance, but nonetheless, a classic that deserves another go)

14. https://soundcloud.com/koba-aus/above-beyond-feat-richard-bedford-sun-moon-koba-bootleg (I was going to share the original A&B track as a special favorite of mine but this one surprised me. I didn’t think anyone could dare tread upon the original. This is a fun take!)

15. https://soundcloud.com/coldplay/paradise-ti-sto-remix (always thought this was a weird combo but I keep coming back to it)

16. https://soundcloud.com/darude/feel-the-beat-original-mix (no way this was 26 years ago…?)

Bonus albums that are not trance but I’ve loved for a while: https://soundcloud.com/littlepeoplemusic/sets/mickey-mouse-operation ;

and this one – more people should know about Axel Thesleff. This one is usually on repeat: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3g-Kjep9eQI

Enjoy!

Sending my best, and safe travels! And please have some chips and salsa for me (if that’s your thing) lol

Can relate. It sounds like the choice to visit family in Texas is not one you have much wiggle room to make (between seeing them or not, the answer seems obvious if you love/care for/miss them). Best you can do is support local business, aka Mom and Pop places that actually employ local folks and treat them humanely. It takes research but you can direct your energy that way as much as possible. Where we can, we’re able to be mindful of our choices to reduce the harm we know is present, without diminishing our lives and being separated from our loved ones. I’m open to other thoughts on this. I just haven’t found a good option in this situation either. Good luck, friend.

This was a fantastic read, and so fascinating to glimpse a life such as this! A strong takeaway for me was that no matter the circumstances or culture, we are greater and stronger when we cooperate with the ecosystem to mutual benefit.

Sound take. We do have to face harsh realities, but as so many have said before, the cost of inaction is far greater. We can’t do business as usual with fossil fuels because investing in a finite resource is economically insane. We have the technology; we mainly need the political will and investments to see it through.

One of my best friends (who is no longer with us) taught me how to do the Secure Shoelace Knot, and I’ve been using it for over 20 years. I’ve taught others how to use it cause it’s so amazing. Never looked back! This resource is wonderful, and there should be more resources like this that teach practical skills that we need in reality.