I had an extraordinary experience today, but it didn’t relate to a hobby or career or political topic. I tried to find an appropriate community but I guess I don’t have the right terms. Where can one turn to share triumphs, defeats, and sacred moments?

  • corsicanguppy
    7·
    7 months ago

    I talk to my beautiful wife, but she’s a neurotypical accounting genius, so I know half the shit I say sounds like a child talking about brontosauruses.

    Mom somehow feigns interest and I never fully clue in. Teach a 75 year old woman about kubernetes? Ok. Walk her through upgrading her video card over the phone? Sure! It’s only after that I realize she just wants to hear my voice.

    • kakes@sh.itjust.works
      2·
      7 months ago

      Haha I feel that. When I talk to my wife, I often have to preface my ramblings with “I know you don’t care about this, but…”