https://www.reddit.com/r/rva/comments/1igmmak/mondaily/
created by Slow_Opinion_3341 on 03/02/2025 at 11:03 UTC
41 upvotes, 24 top-level comments (showing 24)
Long time poster, first Daily
It's the first work day of the new month, and I'm so glad to put January behind us.
Let's start this month off with some positivity. What are we looking forward to during February?
I'm home sick from work today, been feeling gross all weekend - reading what makes everyone excited this month will help me stay sane.
Comment by Younikorns at 03/02/2025 at 12:01 UTC
43 upvotes, 6 direct replies
Starting at a new job today after spontaneously quitting my last one 5 months ago.
I'm feeling all kinds of emotions this morning, and I don't start until 10 lol
Comment by TheLombardyKroger at 03/02/2025 at 13:26 UTC
13 upvotes, 3 direct replies
It is time to start planting seeds for the garden.
Comment by tommymadprophet at 03/02/2025 at 12:07 UTC
22 upvotes, 1 direct replies
I’m going to California for the first time at the end of the month. I’m spending a week in LA for a work thing but I’ll have a couple of days to explore. I’m very excited!!
Comment by amc7262 at 03/02/2025 at 14:28 UTC
21 upvotes, 2 direct replies
I quit weed. I've been working out more. On wednesday the first delivery of my meal service will show up and that will help force me to eat healthier. I've signed up for several classes in the area to get me out of the apt., meeting people, being more social, stepping out of my comfort zone (but they all start in march).
I've decided for the time being I'm going to avoid paying attention to politics and current events and just work on improving myself, and I feel like I made some big strides in Jan, so I'm hoping to keep that momentum going through Feb.
The world is kinda on fire, and it seems like its gonna get worse before it gets better (if it gets better) so I gotta be the best version of myself to have any chance of making it through.
Comment by ITMORON at 03/02/2025 at 13:05 UTC
13 upvotes, 0 direct replies
I took a personal day today, just not feeling the desk. Think I might go for a walk down by the river later.
Comment by LLCoolBeans_Esq at 03/02/2025 at 14:26 UTC
13 upvotes, 1 direct replies
Put an offer in on a house this weekend in Henrico! That was fun while it lasted. Just found out they have 3 offers 50K over asking... sigh...
Comment by MissSagitarius at 03/02/2025 at 11:40 UTC
16 upvotes, 0 direct replies
I changed up my hair care routine. I finally used a clarifying shampoo, new consitioner and a leave in conditioner and my hair never felt so soft. Hopefully this can help against dry hair.
Comment by HYT_pariah at 03/02/2025 at 11:08 UTC
10 upvotes, 0 direct replies
Sorry you are sick!
I’m excited about some warmer temps this week… even if they are fleeting! Also happy to be reunited with my pups after a long weekend of travel without her 🥹🐾☀️
Comment by hikinganew at 03/02/2025 at 12:24 UTC
11 upvotes, 1 direct replies
I’m buying a car this month and I’m super excited because I haven’t had one for over a month. I miss driving and having the freedom to just go somewhere.
I’m also going to start to declutter and start selling anything I can so I can move ❤️
Comment by wantthingstogetbettr at 03/02/2025 at 12:20 UTC
10 upvotes, 4 direct replies
I am so excited for spring salamander migrations to start and for spring frogs to start calling. I cling to every harbinger of spring!
Comment by MattyHealingJourney at 03/02/2025 at 15:40 UTC
4 upvotes, 1 direct replies
I quit vaping last night! I can’t control a lot, but I can control me. And I want to be in peak form for the impending end of the world lol
Comment by scottafol at 03/02/2025 at 12:44 UTC
7 upvotes, 0 direct replies
I’m not excited for it but my birthday is at the end of the month.
Comment by LikeAThermometer at 03/02/2025 at 12:32 UTC
6 upvotes, 1 direct replies
I leave for vacation on the 14th! Looking forward to a week of not working, but I dislike leaving my pets. The eternal struggle.
Comment by esorous at 03/02/2025 at 13:12 UTC
5 upvotes, 1 direct replies
I'm also home sick today with whatever head cold is going around.. I keep telling people I feel like a watermelon under water, if that makes any sense! I'm looking forward to feeling better soon and hope you do too OP. Other than that, I'm looking forward to figuring out whether or not I have a gene that's drastically going to change my future health decisions... my brother and I both have appointments this month to determine that. Fingers crossed.
Comment by deadmallsanita at 03/02/2025 at 15:35 UTC
3 upvotes, 1 direct replies
Every weekend this month, I'll be working on my Glinda costume for Glaxycon in March.
Comment by foccee at 03/02/2025 at 15:54 UTC
3 upvotes, 1 direct replies
In case you've been financially affected by the water crisis in January and missed it, you can now apply for assistance.[1] Applications are open through March 14 or until funding runs out.
1: https://www.rva.gov/index.php/mayors-office/2025-water-crisis-recovery
Comment by CoffeeFiendd at 03/02/2025 at 12:36 UTC
5 upvotes, 2 direct replies
I swear this said “Fridaily” when I first woke up at 5am.. made me very confused and I went back to sleep for an extra 30.
Now I’m just wondering if the sleep helped or if it was corrected.
Anyways, happy Monday, hope everyone has a good week!
Comment by Sumdamnfancy at 03/02/2025 at 14:51 UTC*
5 upvotes, 1 direct replies
Local coffee shop was empty this morning… Trump’s tariffs threats are already stoking drawbacks in consumer spending. This will only get worse as they go into effect and prices increase. What republican with the sane mind thinks any of this is a good idea? Call your local official and tell them to put pressure on him to stop this nonsense.
Comment by _refugee_ at 03/02/2025 at 13:44 UTC
4 upvotes, 0 direct replies
I am going to Baltimore later this month with a pal and I’m very excited!
Comment by LoafRVA at 03/02/2025 at 15:02 UTC
4 upvotes, 2 direct replies
I’m looking forward to two things, both involving writing. One is writing a page every day diving into the etymology and usage of words. The other is trying to send one positive and supportive text to someone each day.
Our world feels dark, and I’m determined to blaze the light of love brightly.
Comment by ornerycraftfish at 03/02/2025 at 17:35 UTC
1 upvotes, 0 direct replies
I hope you recover quickly and thoroughly, neighbor <3
I'm having friends over for tea next week, and I'm going to do some minor home improvement things this month! Progress!!!
Comment by dfBishop at 03/02/2025 at 18:53 UTC
1 upvotes, 0 direct replies
Been really worried about work - wife and I moved to RVA early last year because I was working a project that was fully remote. That project ended early, though, and my boss has just been keeping me around because he's maybe the last company owner in the country who knows that it's less expensive to keep existing employees than it is to train new ones.
But he just called today to let me know he's got some new work for me starting at the end of the month! It's not super long term, but it's something. It's in Sacramento, so we're going to try to turn that work trip into a little anniversary trip too.
Comment by mandekay at 03/02/2025 at 15:30 UTC
1 upvotes, 0 direct replies
Got back yesterday from a trip to see friends in MD and the new pandas, then not leaving VA again until the end of the month. I’m so excited to not have to leave for the next 4 weeks after going out of state every 2-3 weeks since September, and I haven’t done a normal grocery trip since October or gone to the gym more than once since then either.
I’ve seen most of my family, all of my best friends, and my favorite coworkers in the span of 5 weeks, all of whom live out of state and made up the majority of the recent trips. The introvert burnout has been so real.
Comment by Professional-Bear942 at 03/02/2025 at 15:33 UTC
0 upvotes, 1 direct replies
If you ordered shake shack last night off grubhub and got my taco bell order instead I would like to say I have saved you from a terrible fate.
I delighted in getting something better last night and enjoyed the food then, but little did I know hell was broiling below, today I have become 10 lbs lighter and feel like a shriveled raisin.
the sounds and smells should not have been unleashed in this Earth. Is this karma, divine intervention? I don't know, all I do know is I have to take another shit.
SOS