Hold myself up and love my scars

It’s not where it goes, it’s where it can lead you to. Adrian, 30s, Europe. Just a bunch of stuff I like. RIP my rat son

[chennnington]

Hamburg 2 was even better than Hamburg 1. Holy shit I’m dead

[chennnington]

I finally got to ask Colin and yes, the drums in Overflow were inspired by Led Zep’s When the Levee Breaks. And he said I was the first to notice which I can’t believe but yay, I was musically smart!

[chennnington]

My dorm neighbor who gave me eggs and mozzarella and bread forgot his hat. He told me he’ll be back at this hostel in a few days though, he’ll be at a different hotel for now cause this hostel was full. So I brought it to the receptionist and she immediately went “ah yes, he’ll be back” so I’m optimistic that he’ll get his hat back.

I also got a free coffee cause some other dude noticed there was still money in the vending machine. And we talked about music and metal and Wacken and how nice the world would be if everyone was always as nice as they are at Wacken or concerts.

Oh, and dad called. He never calls so I knew immediately that grandma finally died. Which may sound cruel, but she’s had severe Alzheimer for five years now, all she could do was lie in bed, she couldn’t even speak anymore and looked more like a Skyrim draugr than my grandma. She got a lung infection several years ago where everyone expected her to die. Then around Easter she started refusing food and drink so everyone agreed to respect her decision and not force her so she could finally die. And then she started eating again a little bit. And then two weeks ago it seemed like she’d die any day now. And then she got better again. And then last week they said any day now and she got better again. And now she is finally at peace. She’s 98 years old, but tbh those last five years weren’t necessary (my dad’s words). So yeah, I did shed a few tears but then I had to talk to those two common room dudes. And I’ve already done most of my mourning the other dozen times when everyone said that this time she’s gonna die for real. The funeral will be super small too so I’m not expected to come and I won’t.

[contemptible-scoundrel]

[leshermes]

June 1st is TOMORROW. It means that GAY PEOPLE will exist, but only for ONE MONTH. Do not forget to buy your tickets to see them NOW, or else you will have to wait AN ENTIRE YEAR to be able to meet them AGAIN.

[effervescent-liminality]

The like button is rainbow 🌈

[chennnington]

Last night I had one dorm neighbor and right now he’s moving out. Of course it’s possible that others check in today, but it’d be neat to have the room to myself. Not counting on it though and it’s not necessary either, so far everyone has been great and considerate. I didn’t even need my earplugs last night. Also there is one room with two men’s showers on the entire floor and I’ve never seen anyone there. Maybe my timing is weird but everything’s deserted when I wanna shower or go to the bathroom.

[chennnington]

Roommate just offered me two eggs and mozzarella cause he can’t eat them and he doesn’t want to throw away food. He doesn’t even want anything for it. No money, no dried fruits. He said since we’re roommates, it makes sense to share food. I’m not gonna argue with that logic 👍

[chennnington]

Last night I had one dorm neighbor and right now he’s moving out. Of course it’s possible that others check in today, but it’d be neat to have the room to myself. Not counting on it though and it’s not necessary either, so far everyone has been great and considerate. I didn’t even need my earplugs last night. Also there is one room with two men’s showers on the entire floor and I’ve never seen anyone there. Maybe my timing is weird but everything’s deserted when I wanna shower or go to the bathroom.

[shiftythrifting]

a small price to pay for Snail Table, in my opinion

every house needs a snable

[tj-crochets]

My grandma just called and, among other things, said “You have hips. That’s good! Men like hips!” and then she interrupted herself to say “Women like hips. People of your preferred gender like hips. I can never remember”  And I was like “Thanks grandma! My preferred gender is none of them, no thanks.” and she was like “Okay, no one will comment on your hips!” very self satisfied, like “aha, I have figured it out” I think like half her grandkids are some variety of not-straight and she can’t always remember which is which but she is the epitome of like “she’s a little confused, but she’s got the spirit!”

[tj-crochets]

Update: I gave it some thought and my estimate was wrong. Of the grandkids that are out, it’s 1/3, not ½

[tj-crochets]

I told my grandma that I’d told my friends about what she said and that some of y’all had said you wished she was your grandma, and she said “Well, you can never have too many grandkids!”  So like…consider her your honorary grandma* I guess? *if you want an honorary grandma, that is

[tj-crochets]

Update on my grandma: I told her my hair was standing up, but instead of straight line it was diagonal and she said “That’s okay, you’ve never been straight!” and then laughed so hard at her own joke I thought she was going to drop the phone

[tj-crochets]

Happy almost pride month! Have my confused-but-supportive grandma!

[tj-crochets]

An update: my grandma just called me to ask if I knew it was pride month

[tj-crochets]

Happy pride month!!

[holysoltemplito]

q genia tu abuela ojalá todas las abuelas del mundo sean así

[chennnington]

It’s just so nice to help people and be useful at concerts. Does anyone need sunscreen or a rain cape or a granola bar? Let me scout the arena the day before the concert to take pics of the entrance area for people who are worried about not finding their way. Yes, I’ll be at the special event and yes, stranger, I’ll buy you a shirt cause I know you will actually show up and give me the money. Oh hey young fan, you don’t have any LP shirts yet? I have this one thrice so I’ll give you one. You got your purse stolen so you lost your card and the place doesn’t accept cash? Let me pay your drinks. You need directions to the place of the event? Let me show you and share my experience of when to go there so it won’t be too crowded. Oh, you can’t eat the rest of your pizza? Let me help. You never had Early Entry and aren’t sure what to do? This is my fourth rodeo in the fourth city in the second country, we got this. Wanna know how to smuggle water into the arena? Want me to tell the security to give you water? I got you.

[thefiresofathousandsuns]

Getting ready for the concerts next week

Since everyone was handing out so much stuff last year I need to bring more this time :D

[chennnington]

HELL YEAH!!!!

[yesornopolls]

Do you have a single favorite song?

Do you have a single favorite song?

Yes

No

Remaining time: 6 days 5 hours

[viralfrog]

[fairycosmos]

getting older is funny because characters you used to look up to and see as very established and grown up people are like 29

[chennnington]

Finished reading the second Nevernight book and it’s so funny. After book 1 I googled the author’s age and yep, someone definitely played Oblivion as a teen and liked the Dark Brotherhood quest line a lot. And before writing book 2 someone definitely watched Spartacus and also liked it a lot. Now I’m looking forward to book 3.

[chennnington]

People who have complimented my shoes since Sunday include a little girl, several LP fans of all genders and just now a heavily tattooed, burly man. Everyone loves rainbow sequins.

[chennnington]

By now it’s people from three different countries and two different continents. You can never go wrong with rainbow sequins.

[important-cat-pics]