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Just seeing the news about the evacuations in France and Spain and man, 300,000 people fleeing is a massive number. It feels like these wildfire seasons are getting longer and more destructive every single year. Is anyone else noticing these extreme weather patterns happening way more often lately?
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https://www.npr.org/2026/07/25/nx-s1-5907963/wildfires-spain-france-evacuations
I'm 32, living in Washington, D.C., married, no kids, and honestly, I still live for hitting up concerts, gigs, and clubs on the weekend with my husband and a close friend. I rarely bother with the whole "grabbing coffee" thing because, I don't know, it feels a bit boring and I just can't be bothered; I usually have plenty of other stuff to do during the week, and frankly, staying home is often more interesting than sitting in a cafe. So, most of my social life happens on the weekends. During the week, I'm down to chat online if anyone's interested. Occasionally, I'll go for a walk if I'm feeling up to it. I don't have an official diagnosis, but personally, I feel like I deal with some mild depression, long-term insomnia, and anxiety. Primarily, I’d love to hear from women around my age (give or take, say 25-40) to get to know each other through messaging first, then maybe hang out, catch some rock shows, grab a beer, or whatever. I'm looking for women who aren't expecting constant coffee dates and won't hold it against me if I skip them. Though, I guess it's not entirely ruled out. Guys can reach out too if you're looking for friendship, though people always say male-female friendships don't exist. When I first meet someone, I might come off as stiff, stuck-up, or arrogant, but I promise I'm not a bad person—I think it's just the anxiety talking. I think I can be a pretty good friend overall, but I'll admit I'm not the type to check in during the week just to ask how you are, and I definitely tend to run late when we meet up (though I always send a heads-up). It's hard for me to change that; I've tried, but I just can't, so I'd love to find people who won't mind. I love everything the younger crowd loves—music, movies—and I generally have a creative streak. I'm open to listening to (at least) new ideas, interests, and viewpoints. Politically, I lean extremely left, but I don't care if you have different views (conservative or otherwise) as long as you don't push them on me or disrespect mine. I don't change my mind easily since I tend to analyze things deeply before forming a long-term stance. Unless, of course, you have truly legitimate arguments. I hope I don't sound weird; I'm just trying to be honest and list the flaws that have annoyed my friends in the past, so there are no disappointments or unmet expectations later on.😵Best regards!