Hi, Thought a thread where we discuss positive things were going to do now we have more time to fill while isolating ourselves.
I plan to learn to DJ and I want to try and read all the books I’ve been collecting for years but never got round to.
I’m going to sign up to the WWE network as well and watch all the classics PPV’s - Top of my list is:
SummerSlam 1992
Survivor Series 1991
King of the Ring 1993
Wrestlemania 5
These events got me into wrestling!
I wouldn’t mind checking out some of the 2000’s which I completely missed if anyone can suggest the best!
Given this is ultimately a wrestling forum, I think the correct answer is to look after your local indy promotion that can’t run shows and subscribe to their streaming service (and buy merch from your favourite wrestlers if your bank account will allow it.)
I’m currently working my way through Melbourne City Wrestling’s back catalogue, but there are literally dozens you can look into. Fair enough if you want to subscribe to WWE Network and re-live your youth - but I personally think there are other places that need the money more.
Another thing I’m doing is lurking social media for opportunities to help. If someone’s dog needs walking, I’m all over that. If someone needs groceries that don’t require me to go to 5 different shops (ie. toilet paper) I’m also getting into that. I’m fortunate in that I don’t really have any older people in my life (fortunate aside from traumatic family estrangement I guess!), so I’m not a huge risk of infecting anyone.
One of the things we’re learning here in Australia is that there are definitely 2 types of people - we have people who will hoard a dozen 30x packs of toilet rolls, and then we have people who will go shopping for others, who will cook for others, and who will give up their second last roll of toilet paper to a neighbour in need. (Ironic given a month ago we were patting ourselves on the back about the “Aussie spirit” after our bushfires.)
Binge watch 1992 Superstars episodes on the Network. Seriously, these are fun and easy 45 minute watches with plenty of big moments to relive like the Nailz beatdown of Bossman, Papa Shango Voodo Curse on Warrior, Razor Ramon/Yokozuna debuts, the early days of Bret Hart’s first title run, and many more.
Grow a beard. I decided I’m not shaving until there’s a semblance of normality again, at the earliest.
It’s been six days since my last shave, the longest I’ve ever gone.
When i say grow a beard, i also mean taking care of it properly. Just letting your hair grow out carelessly doesn’t give a great impression at the best of times, let alone now. Maintaining my best self is important to me and adding a beard to the equation is a welcome new element.
My friends and I have started a Film Podcast. We’re quite excited, if a bit nervous about it, and if anyone fancies having a listen, I’d be very much interested in any feedback peeps may have.
I’ve got a few band projects I’m working on, (inlay guitar) so I’ll have more time to dedicate to that. And I just moved in with my girlfriend this month, so we are just trying to figure that out. We both like cooking and horror movies. But, trying to take the dog for longer walks, hike etc…being off work kinda hit me hard. It was the one constant in my life, through a divorce, moving, personal shit…I relied on my work to give me some sense of normalcy and purpose. Now, it’s an unprepared vacation. Oh, and because we just paid down our first and last rent, money is tight