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[–] makyo@lemmy.world 14 points 4 weeks ago

I just want to know they wanted to include me

[–] Aurenkin@sh.itjust.works 9 points 4 weeks ago

Ok, I want to be included just for a little bit alright?

[–] Wutchilli@feddit.org 5 points 4 weeks ago* (last edited 4 weeks ago)

The struggle is real. Make memorys with your friends(so you stay friends) or respect your limits and stay home.

[–] psychadlligoat@piefed.social 3 points 4 weeks ago

me going out anywhere these days:

They fixed up the corner store like it was a nightclub, it's prominently disco. Everyone is dressed so oddly I can't recognize them, I can't tell the staff from the customers.