New Year - one good thing?

[Electra]

Just read this idea of having an empty jar and everytime something good happens to write it down on a piece of paper and put it in the jar. And on New Years eve empty the jar and read all the good things. Maybe this could be altered to writing one good thing about every day (even if it's the simpliest thing). Or even commenting one good thing about that day here and keeping each other going. Idk, just an idea.

 

[UnnervedCompany]

Honestly a good idea

 

[Cavalcade]

I think that that's a really lovely idea, and it could make for a fun thread for community participation.

I'll toss something into the ring- I've been listening to music in bed, and stumbled across a new song from a band I adore- 'A Tear in Space' by Glass Animals. It's so catchy, and I love listening to tunes- it's a source of little, everyday joy for me, cranking on a song I know I love already, or finding a new on that scratches my brain just right to be on loop for ages.

 

[Electra]

I think that that's a really lovely idea, and it could make for a fun thread for community participation.

I'll toss something into the ring- I've been listening to music in bed, and stumbled across a new song from a band I adore- 'A Tear in Space' by Glass Animals. It's so catchy, and I love listening to tunes- it's a source of little, everyday joy for me, cranking on a song I know I love already, or finding a new on that scratches my brain just right to be on loop for ages.

Absolutely love when I find a new song that keeps replaying until it is quite literally carved into me. And music in general feels like a magical escape.
One question though - if I wanted to make this into a thread, should I post it in the recovery section or offtopic?

 

[Cavalcade]

Absolutely love when I find a new song that keeps replaying until it is quite literally carved into me. And music in general feels like a magical escape.
One question though - if I wanted to make this into a thread, should I post it in the recovery section or offtopic?

Exploring genres of music is so much fun- I've gotten really into electrofunk and folkpunk.

I'm fairly new to the forums, so unsure- but it does sound like it could swing either way. Perhaps it would be a nice addition in the recovery area, as it's focusing on positives? I think people might find it helpful there.

 

[Electra]

Exploring genres of music is so much fun- I've gotten really into electrofunk and folkpunk.

I'm fairly new to the forums, so unsure- but it does sound like it could swing either way. Perhaps it would be a nice addition in the recovery area, as it's focusing on positives? I think people might find it helpful there.

Maybe you got any recommendations for me to listen to? You can DM me if that would be more comfortable.

I agree with you, it would be a nice addition in the recovery area and it's kinda pushing to find even the smallest positive thing in your day.

 

[Cavalcade]

Maybe you got any recommendations for me to listen to? You can DM me if that would be more comfortable.

I agree with you, it would be a nice addition in the recovery area and it's kinda pushing to find even the smallest positive thing in your day.

Sure- Chromeo is a strong contender for my favourite group of all time- their music is catchy, easy to dance to, cheeky, and upbeat. In a word, their vibe is playful. For artists with a similar sound: Breakbot is a classic suggestion, Poolside is a more 'day time/relaxed' spin on their sound (more disco than funk or electronic), and Holy Ghost! leans heavy into that neo-disco sound, though I think they describe themselves as synthpop.

I love The Front Bottoms- especially their earlier music: authentic garbage band emo kid-esque screaming yourself hoarse with beautiful lyricism and a profound understanding of the sense of alienation, isolation, and anger of turbulent youth- the kind of music you listen to when you need to work big feelings out, and feel like someone out there understands the enormity of your anger. For a similar sound, there's The Mountain Goats (less easy listening to me, but love their instrumentals and story telling), Hippo Campus (more produced, smooth sound, with similar themes in their lyrics of young adult ennui), and Modern Baseball (raw, sometimes bordering on a bit too rough- and a bit more crooning than the others).