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if you have a local coffee shop, go there and don’t drive to a starbucks or dunkin
get a library card
befriend your neighbors
get plugged into the goings on of your town or city
repeat local legends
become friendly with your favorite store’s employees
read in your local park
patronize your local artists
the way to plant roots is to stay in the same place for as long as possible! you don’t get that by driving out of town for every meal and beverage and thing you want
Aug 25, 2024
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You make community where you’re at with who you’re with
Feb 9, 2024
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Not only can you find gorgeous food or unique trinkets while supporting locals but you can surprisingly make friends.
Small talk can lead you anywhere !!
Talking to the workers and people, becoming a regular visitor and making that stop consistently really makes a difference to your experience.
plus you become less like a tourist and more like ‘just a person from somewhere’.
SUPPORT LOCALS WHEN ABROAD!!!
Sep 20, 2024
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try going to a local library once a week, or a gym, a museum, a thrift store, cafe, etc. if you find you like the vibe of a certain place, hang out there and be pleasant with the employees, after a while, they will remember you and will likely chat with you
this is more of a method to get used to talking to people, of course an employee is getting paid to talk to you, but in my own experience, i love taking to regulars!
Feb 24, 2025
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i love having little rituals! an annual tradition! a monthly game night! a weekly date night! routine is so beautiful and human and lovely
Apr 27, 2024
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i stopped watching the H3 podcast and you know what i’m not going to do? replace it with another too long podcast.
when i get rid of a shirt i don’t need to get a new shirt.
purging is good and doesn’t need to be followed up by more consumption
Oct 23, 2024
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my union has been in a contract battle since last december and they finally presented the tentative collective bargaining agreement today and it’s more than i ever dreamed it could be :)
this shit WORKS!! hell yeah unions!
Nov 25, 2024