Weekend-Engagement topics: WEEK 269

By galenkp on 8/1/2025

*Optimism is the madness of insisting that all is well when we are miserable.*
**- Voltaire -**
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Miserable? Well fuck that shit, it's the weekend so snap the fuck out of it and go make your life better because if you don't no one else fucken will...then sustain that momentum for the rest of your life and you'll be set.

We're well into the sixth year of the weekend-engagement topic concept and it's really cool to see a few people come back every week and join in. If you'd like to get involved with the #weekend-engagement topics as hosted in the WEEKEND EXPERIENCES community then read below, and I hope you all have a great weekend.



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  1. Optimistic or pessimistic? Which are you and why? Give examples.
  2. What's your remedy for a hangover?
  3. How do you and your partner recover from arguments and have you ever let an argument get so out of control it caused lasting problems between you? Explain.
  4. Have you ever wished you had a different complexion/were a different colour? Explain.
  5. What does the following quote mean to you and why? Make sure you quote the author of the quote in your post.

    "The word love has by no means the same sense for both sexes, and this is one cause of the serious misunderstandings that divide them." - Simone de Beauvoir


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Comments (24)

davideownzall's avatar @davideownzall 8/1/2025

what kind of stones are these? it seems sulfur, i've never seen one like this in real

let's see if i can make it this time before a probably small break, the next weekend ill be on the road for holidays

enjoy your long weekend!

galenkp's avatar @galenkp 8/1/2025

Copper.

holoz0r's avatar @holoz0r 8/1/2025

Not participating, but a comment on the optimism / pessimism.

Personal view:

Glass half full or half empty?

If I was in the process of filling the glass, and I walked away, it is half full. If I was in the process of drinking the contents of the glass, and stopped - half empty.

If I encounter a random glass with 50% liquid, and 50% empty matter, then, I'll try to find who left it out and fucking ask them why they didn't finish drinking or filling it.

Rant over, thank you for reading.

galenkp's avatar @galenkp 8/1/2025

Ok.

fieryfootprints's avatar @fieryfootprints 8/1/2025

I am optimist. I keep believing that my favorite basketball team will win the Euroleague despite having a low budget. In the past I believed that I could create a international relationship( despite not having money needed for that and barely speaking english). I believe in crypto(Hive). And I am convinced that it will reach new highs eventually. Despite not getting as much art sales as I would like I believe that the future will be better. Hell I even dream that people will stop fighting each over and waging wars. and with the help of crypto will end starvation and poverty. But I am less confident about last few things...

galenkp's avatar @galenkp 8/1/2025

Sure.

afrikens's avatar @afrikens 8/2/2025

Those are amazing

avdesing's avatar @avdesing 8/1/2025

No misery, I choose to be optimistic! You get further that way.

I was both pessimistic and optimistic, interesting topic, and the last one... that phrase got me thinking, you're right. I'll be here, I'm excited!!! Have a great weekend!!!

galenkp's avatar @galenkp 8/1/2025

Yep.

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juwon-btc's avatar @juwon-btc 8/1/2025

So i wanted to ask you that is it possible to be a pessimistic person and also an optimistic person??

galenkp's avatar @galenkp 8/1/2025

Possibly.

tinabrezpike's avatar @tinabrezpike 8/1/2025

Maaaan, some of us are working on a weekend, and that's why this quote is perfect for me - Optimism is the madness of insisting that all is well when we are miserable 😂😂😂 Thank you 😂 soooo, I'm an optimist…yes…I know my boss will call me today and say, girl you don't need to work this weekend, just stay home and enjoy life 😂😂

galenkp's avatar @galenkp 8/1/2025

Perfect is...perfect.

afrikens's avatar @afrikens 8/2/2025

😀 I hope that came to pass

tinabrezpike's avatar @tinabrezpike 8/2/2025

She didn't call… but doesn't matter, working on weekends means more money 😂💪

afrikens's avatar @afrikens 8/2/2025

Ohh so the call also carries a bit of smile especially when purse is going low

tigrace's avatar @tigrace 8/1/2025
galenkp's avatar @galenkp 8/1/2025

Hot diggety.

tigrace's avatar @tigrace 8/1/2025

Hahahah 🤣 thanks dear.

urrirru's avatar @urrirru 8/1/2025

Optimism is the madness of insisting that all is well when we are miserable.

Without this madness (optimism), people will only worsen their future affairs. In my opinion, optimism is pragmatism. Because an optimistic person has a greater chance of getting out of bad situations.

tonyes's avatar @tonyes 8/1/2025

Hi @galenkp. Interesting topics and as almost always go straight to addressing personality issues and, in this case also interpersonal relationships. I will love to participate, but, as always I must see in which one because there are three that I like very much. Happy weekend. Cheers and greetings.

galenkp's avatar @galenkp 8/1/2025

Rock on bro!

tonyes's avatar @tonyes 8/1/2025

Thanks You

samostically's avatar @samostically 8/1/2025

Remedy for my hangovers is sleeping and waking up again. Rinse and repeat.

Interesting/ tough topics. I’d like to read and support entries instead.

galenkp's avatar @galenkp 8/1/2025

You'd be able to support entries better if you powered up and didn't extract almost all of your post rewards.

samostically's avatar @samostically 8/1/2025

Yes, I am working on that since I returned. My first month, powered up all my rewards as I restarted coming from zero or thereabouts HP. Just take out some liquid rewards to survive using reward.app.

For now, I’m supporting with a very strong trail I also use for my projects. I just go around helping with that and I intend to support the weekend experiences not just this week but for as long as I can.

queenpresh's avatar @queenpresh 8/1/2025

Am optimistic that am making great changes this weekend These are interesting topics Yup

estelacha's avatar @estelacha 8/1/2025

I'd like to share a personal experience I had with my husband, but I don't know if it'll be worth a post. I'll try anyway because I think it can help in relationships. Have a good weekend.

galenkp's avatar @galenkp 8/1/2025

Give it a try.

beaescribe's avatar @beaescribe 8/1/2025

This week's quote is somewhat nihilistic. But ultimately, everyone sees reality in their own way. I am one of those who prefer to see the glass half full, rather than thinking that life is just miserable. I enjoy it while I can. Have a great weekend, friends. Greetings from Andalusia.

galenkp's avatar @galenkp 8/1/2025

Have a good weekend too.

mercmarg's avatar @mercmarg 8/1/2025
beelzael's avatar @beelzael 8/1/2025

Got inspired right away today... Going to take different approach this time, let's see if it turns out as I picture it in my mind 😅

Hope you'll have a great weekend! Going to start the jamsession in 30min, tomorrow some BBQ with Ellie and her family, and some work on projects. No party planned, so I hope I won't have to eat my hungover remedy. Though I might, anyway, it's delicious.

It's summer now, so I might even out the pool up on the roof. That would be a good place to chill in on Sunday, as I have no plans yet. Cheers!

galenkp's avatar @galenkp 8/1/2025

Bloody hell, you have a good weekend ahead!

beelzael's avatar @beelzael 8/1/2025

I just scratched my throat by opening a beer bottle and having the cap go all spinning blade on me... did not expect that kind of pressure in the bottle. Not a good start!

Anyway, yeah, I'm pushing the jamsessions each Friday now. As you say, if I don't do it, nobody will, and I want to have some fun. Plus, 10% of the revenue of those evenings goes towards Lily's classroom restoration.

The BBQ and the pool are the same. Both are Ellie's ideas, but if I don't act on those ideas (which I like a lot), well, they stay ideas.

galenkp's avatar @galenkp 8/1/2025

That beer cap is trying to tell you something. Not sure what. 🤔

Well, I reckon you're going to have an enjoyable weekend by the sounds of your plans so sit back and enjoy the ride.

joanstewart's avatar @joanstewart 8/2/2025

A quick greeting once again, will comment on one topic you have.

Living in Africa I should be black, hell no I'm classified white, was never asked to select the skin tone I want to be born into. All I know if I were black it might have been easier, fuck no it's warped how do you go about life hating the skin you born into?

Just saying, crazy world we live in! Have a wicked fun weekend.

galenkp's avatar @galenkp 8/2/2025

Yep, I get what you're saying, loud and clear.

I hope you're having a good weekend Joan, and are generally well also.

joanstewart's avatar @joanstewart 8/2/2025

Peeves me off how people carry on like anyone had a choice. Have a great time in whatever you do.

galenkp's avatar @galenkp 8/2/2025

Yep, similar here Joan, although to a lesser degree.

joanstewart's avatar @joanstewart 8/2/2025

Can't fix stupid, simply avoid or cut it out, although should wear signs.

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krazzytrukker's avatar @krazzytrukker 8/2/2025

The war within me...

Optimism vs. Pessimisim

Summed up in a giphy.

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Should I do a post about this..?

galenkp's avatar @galenkp 8/2/2025

Lol, yep that's probably me too.

hexagono6's avatar @hexagono6 8/2/2025

Hello! Greetings to all! I hope you're having a great weekend. @galenkp Great topics this week. I'm participating here with my entry.

https://peakd.com/hive-168869/@hexagono6/have-you-ever-wished-you-had-different-skin-or-were-a-different-color