u/riverfoolmountainwin

I know AJ spent some time in Ukraine with Usyk this year, which I didn't think much of, but I couldn't help but notice that he had Usyk's coach (Iegor Golub) and manager (Sergey Lapin) in his corner for his fight against Kristian Prenga a few weeks ago. They also appear to have been involved in his training camp for the fight according to his their Instagram pages.

I've been diabetic for a few years now. I've lost weight and started using Mounjaro, and my A1C is currently near the normal range, indicating it's being managed reasonably well.

Unfortunately, I'm having a hard time with fatigue. This is particularly pronounced after meals - even when I eat a negligible amount of carbs & my blood sugar remains within range. I've now taken to fasting until after I'm done with the work day to avoid crashes. This week I've been hit with the flu, and I've genuinely struggled to get out of bed in the last few days.

I've done bloodwork and there are no clear deficiencies. I drink plenty of water, and try to eat well.

I was wondering if anyone has dealt with this & can offer some wisdom? Any advice would be very much appreciated.

I'm a 31-year-old black Brit with an odd American accent acquired from my time abroad. While I do have a collection of much-loved, in-person friendships, I'm most comfortable in my own company. When the urge to expand my network of friends rears its confused little head, I try to satiate it.

A not-so-brief ramble about myself and things currently pinging around in my head:

• I moved back to my "hometown" in the north of England last month after a bad year spent in another city, and I started a new job a few weeks ago. I put hometown in quotations because although I've lived there for most of my life at this point, I spent my adolescence abroad
• I impulsively booked a solo trip to Paris next month because I think it's a bit odd that I've been to several cities in France but not the capital. I'm also staying in a really crappy hostel to keep the trip cheap - my last stay in a really crappy hostel left me in the hospital, so I'm looking forward to what this new experience will bring. Maybe I'll be bludgeoned with a stale baguette?
• I sued Uber just under a month ago, and their lawyers got back to me with a settlement offer on Friday. I'm in two minds as to whether I should accept. I really should, as they have pretty much offered everything I requested in my suit, but a curious voice in my head is encouraging me to take it to court
• I impulsively shaved off my Afro over the weekend - I regret it very much

If this word salad suggests to you that I may be a worthwhile friend, firstly, I apologise profusely and hope your sense of judgement improves; secondly, drop me a message and let's have a chinwag.

Today is first day in what seems like a while where I don't seem to need my electric fan or several cold showers, so I'm taking this as a good omen for the remainder of the week!

I'm a 31-year-old black Brit with an odd American accent acquired from my time abroad. While I do have a collection of much-loved, in-person friendships, I'm most comfortable in my own company. When the urge to expand my network of friends rears its confused little head, I try to satiate it.

A not-so-brief ramble about myself and things currently pinging around in my head:

• I moved back to my "hometown" in the north of England last month after a bad year spent in another city, and I started a new job a few weeks ago. I put hometown in quotations because although I've lived there for most of my life at this point, I spent my adolescence abroad
• I've impulsively booked a solo trip to Paris next month because I think it's a bit odd that I've been to several cities in France but not the capital. I'm also staying in a really crappy hostel to keep the trip cheap - my last stay in a really crappy hostel left me in the hospital, so I'm looking forward to what this new experience will bring. Maybe I'll be bludgeoned with a stale baguette?
• I sued Uber just under a month ago, and their lawyers got back to me with a settlement offer on Friday. I'm in two minds as to whether I should accept. I really should, as they have pretty much offered everything I requested in my suit, but a curious voice in my head is encouraging me to take it to court
• I impulsively shaved off my Afro over the weekend - I regret it very much

If this word salad suggests to you that I may be a worthwhile friend, firstly, I apologise profusely and hope your sense of judgement improves; secondly, drop me a message and let's have a chinwag.

I'm winding down after a long week at my new job, I'm currently nursing a low-grade fever, and I'm spending my Friday evening downing mugs of ginger tea and trying to ignore an intense urge to shave off my Afro. I don't know why I feel like I need to do this. I'm going down to our London office and meeting my new colleagues for the first time next week, and I really don't want to show up with a shiny bald head.

A not-so-brief ramble about myself and things currently pinging around in my head:

• I moved back to my "hometown" in the North of England last week ago after a bad year spent in another city, and I started a new job on Monday. I put hometown in quotations because although I've lived there for most of my life at this point, I spent my adolescence abroad & speak with an American accent
• I've impulsively booked a solo trip to Paris in six weeks because I think it's a bit odd that I've been to several cities in France but not the capital. I'm also staying in a really crappy hostel to keep the trip cheap - my last stay in a really crappy hostel left me in the hospital, so I'm looking forward to what this new experience will bring. Maybe I'll be bludgeoned with a stale baguette?
• I accidentally burned a pot of mushroom risotto last night, and despite my best efforts, the kitchen still smells vaguely of burned arborio rice, which has elicited deep feelings of shame, so I've ordered a pizza to eat for the day (which has elicited even more shame)
• I'm currently fighting the impulse to shave off my Afro (please talk me out of it)

If this word salad suggests to you that I may be a worthwhile friend, firstly, I apologise profusely and hope your sense of judgement improves; secondly, drop me a message and let's have a chinwag.

EDIT: I'm male - should have specified in the title - but all genders are welcome!

A not-so-brief ramble about myself and things currently pinging around in my head:

• I moved back to my "hometown" in the North of England last week ago after a bad year spent in another city, and I started a new job on Monday. I put hometown in quotations because although I've lived there for most of my life at this point, I spent my adolescence abroad & speak with an American accent
• I've impulsively booked a solo trip to Paris in six weeks because I think it's a bit odd that I've been to several cities in France but not the capital. I'm also staying in a really crappy hostel to keep the trip cheap - my last stay in a really crappy hostel left me in the hospital, so I'm looking forward to what this new experience will bring. Maybe I'll be bludgeoned with a stale baguette?
• I accidentally burned a pot of mushroom risotto last night, and despite my best efforts, the kitchen still smells vaguely of burned arborio rice, which has elicited deep feelings of shame, so I've ordered a pizza to eat for the day (which has elicited even more shame)
• I'm currently fighting the impulse to shave off my Afro (please talk me out of it)

If this word salad suggests to you that I may be a worthwhile friend, firstly, I apologise profusely and hope your sense of judgement improves; secondly, drop me a message and let's have a chinwag.

Today is first day in what seems like a while where I don't seem to need my electric fan or several cold showers, so I'm taking this as a good omen for the remainder of the week!

A not-so-brief ramble about myself and things currently pinging around in my head:

• I moved back to my "hometown" in the North last week ago after a bad year spent in another city, and I started a new job today. I put hometown in quotations because although I've lived there for most of my life at this point, I spent my adolescence abroad & speak with an American accent
• I've impulsively booked a solo trip to Paris in six weeks because I think it's a bit odd that I've been to several cities in France but not the capital. I'm also staying in a really crappy hostel to keep the trip cheap- my last stay in a really crappy hostel left me in the hospital, so I'm looking forward to what this new experience will bring. Maybe I'll be bludgeoned with a stale baguette?
• I accidentally burned a pot of mushroom risotto last night, and despite my best efforts, the kitchen still smells vaguely of burned arborio rice, which has elicited deep feelings of shame, so I've ordered a pizza to eat for the day (which has elicited even more shame)

If this word salad suggests to you that I may be a worthwhile friend, firstly, I apologise profusely and hope your sense of judgement improves; secondly, drop me a message and let's have a chinwag.