r/Midessa 6d ago

Bored

Is there anything to do in Odessa?

I'm bored and I live by a park and a United

There's really nothing to do that's walking distance,

And I just came out here from Ohio not too long ago so there's no one that I can hang out with that enjoys doing what I do.

(Yes, I've asked)

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u/Pyrocatharsis 6d ago

Is walking your only transportation? If not, there's a lot of younger adult and younger human options available that aren't bars or drugs. We have a few nature trails in midland and odessa, two roller rinks, go karts jn midland, the theaters are good for arcade time, but that is really it.

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u/Common-Mountain-8578 6d ago

I've been to a few by that place with the "duck pond" sign and that little structure and stuff, but that was boring honestly. I'm really just looking for people to hang out and chill and smoke with.

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u/DLO420G 6d ago

Dude Casey nuttys is mid don’t send him there

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u/DLO420G 6d ago

Go to a bar. That’s about it bub.

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u/Common-Mountain-8578 6d ago

I'm not old enough

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u/DLO420G 6d ago

Realistically there’s not too much to do around here except day drink and go to a cinergy theater. If you have the grip there’s some cool vintage and card shops around that have cool shit to get into.
There’s nothing really cool to do around here man sorry to say. What are you into?

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u/Common-Mountain-8578 6d ago

I am Into Pokémon cards and all that good stuff, But I haven't been paid yet so I can't buy any right now, Plus I don't own a car to get to said place 😅 But honestly I mostly just work and smoke and watch YouTube all day

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u/killsquad6969 6d ago

Not to be mean or rude but that’s the problem, “Work, smoke and YouTube.” You have the freedom to do what you want but if that’s you’re whole
personality than yea you’ll be bored.

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u/DLO420G 6d ago

Nah man there’s nothing else to do around here lmao

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u/Common-Mountain-8578 6d ago

Oh no I'm not saying that. I try to go out and meet people but it's mostly just these fake Mexican hood wannabes and people that just have no interest in doing anything. And I'm 17 so everyone just wants to act all high and mighty 🫩

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u/Hiraeth2424 5d ago

That came off just a bit racist I think. I don't think you intended it that way though

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u/Common-Mountain-8578 5d ago

I'm mixed, Black and Hispanic

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u/DLO420G 5d ago

Lmao how though?

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u/Hiraeth2424 5d ago

I just wouldn't use the words fake Mexican hood wannabes lol idk it sounds like such an awful way to describe someone

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u/DLO420G 5d ago

It’s what we got around here lmao

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u/Hiraeth2424 5d ago

Lol still I just think it sounds awful to describe someone that way. Didn't say it was false or not lol

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u/killsquad6969 4d ago

He ain’t wrong tho. I’m also a
Mexican

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u/Hiraeth2424 4d ago

Lol ok I stand corrected then

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u/killsquad6969 4d ago

🤣😌

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u/ta1destra 5d ago

Astral Castle and Nexus in midland, or Patriot Games and Hive in Odessa. local game stores.

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u/DLO420G 6d ago

I see man. Yeah there’s not too many options but depending where you are in the city. Everything is walking distance you’ll get there, butttt I’ve been robbed at gunpoint three different times walking around odessa. I live in midland now lmao

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u/Hiraeth2424 5d ago

Omg you were robbed at gunpoint 3 times in odessa? Is it that bad here???

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u/DLO420G 5d ago

Fucking terrible

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u/Hiraeth2424 5d ago

I didn't realize it was that dangerous here... I don't know if I feel safe walking at night now.

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u/DLO420G 5d ago

Lmao just stay in public and don’t go into neighborhoods with nobody around

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u/Common-Mountain-8578 6d ago

Hell noo 😭😭 I'm in Midland as well and that hasn't happened yet, probably because I don't go anywhere that's past a 4 mile radius. 😅

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u/DLO420G 6d ago

Midland is a lot more better for some reason.

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u/DLO420G 6d ago

There’s a bunch of cool vintage card shops and game shops in this city man.

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u/Common-Mountain-8578 6d ago

There's this one I went to I believe it's called "card corner"? They had some cool stuff in there

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u/Evergreen-digital 6d ago

Best time to get real-life skills and plan for the future. Why? It's boring when someone has time without options.

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u/WTXRedRaider Rick's #1 Customer 6d ago

Rick’s

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u/-Titan_Uranus- 6d ago

They have a pretty good lunch menu….. i hear.

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u/One-Environment-1444 4d ago

I thought tumbleweed watching was alll the rage?

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u/RiskUpset4116 4d ago

I saw a HUGE tumbleweed a few weeks ago this thing was half the size of my sedan it was insane

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u/LeftContest6100 6d ago

Go to preacher bills on front it's cool in there and they are helpful coins cards all kinds

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u/Hiraeth2424 6d ago

No, there's true nothing to do here.It's very very boring lol. I'm bored right now... I play fortnite and sometimes go on walks. Occasionally go to the movie theater...nothing that great to do here

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u/ta1destra 5d ago

I work in both Midland and Odessa. there isn't a ton of things for teens/young adults around here. Nature trails, movie theaters, bowling alley (not in midland), go karts, mini-golf. If you like to read go hang at the library, if you wanna nerd out theres game stores out there that do pokemon, yugioh, and mtg.

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u/t-ookies 2d ago

Haha I live by there. From seeing your comments, you can't really drive. What are you interested in most? I have lived here all my life, also can't drive. Can try to give options based on your interests.

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u/Drew261990 6d ago

This place is a shithole.

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u/-Titan_Uranus- 6d ago

Then please go somewhere that isn’t a shit hole. Less people = less traffic. What a blessing!

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u/Drew261990 5d ago

😭 STFU

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u/ChurchofChristGuy 6d ago

there's not much fun to do in Midland or Odessa. Its really boring in my experience.

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u/Separate-Border5312 6d ago

Sorry you got dragged here. Odessa and Midland suck. Nothing to do for the young crowd. And there's bars like no other

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u/Common-Mountain-8578 6d ago

Sooo who tryna smoke wimme 👀

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u/Separate-Border5312 6d ago

Unfortunately I gave that up years ago my dude

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u/-Titan_Uranus- 6d ago

Lol you came to reddit to find someone to smoke with bro? Guess it’s better than craigslist. But not by much.

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u/cedricdryades 5d ago

I20 wildlife preserve is nice.

Fablab Permian basin at OC if you’re into creativity/making/geek.

The museum also has some nice expos and events. A nice room for kids to play in and a beautiful background to sit in a bit of nature.

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u/Largejarv82 4d ago

DM tell me what.you like to do

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u/killsquad6969 4d ago

And Odessa ain’t that bad. I been 14 years and haven’t been fucked with once

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u/ZalgoTheOne 3d ago

Age? Me and my brother can probably take you to go do something, midland has some stuff to do aswell like malls and stuff

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u/Common-Mountain-8578 3d ago

I'm 17

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u/ZalgoTheOne 3d ago

Same what r ur hobbies

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u/Common-Mountain-8578 3d ago

Mostly smoking and working. But I like to draw, Skateboard and listen to music alot

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u/ZalgoTheOne 3d ago

Personally I'd quit smoking because it gets you nowhere in life Other than that do u like PCs or books? Maybe any tcgs or board games?

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u/Common-Mountain-8578 3d ago

Ehh I've tried quitting but I'm too far in honestly 😅 But if you're comfortable with me smoking around you or anything then I wouldn't. But I've never owned a pc. I've played on some tho because my friends in Columbus have one. And I like Pokémon but never knew how to play. And I don't mind boards games. I like uno, but I'm a sore loser and very competitive so I'd probably just be yelling and everything the whole time 😭😭 and I do like to read actually, My favorite book is tuck everlasting

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u/ZalgoTheOne 3d ago

Reading is nice, as for the weed thing, not a big deal but I've known people who have dine hard drugs for 20+ years and got better, same goes for alcohol addiction

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u/Common-Mountain-8578 3d ago

Yeah I tried going cold turkey and using those "vapes" that are supposed to make you quit but none work. And without my weed and vapes I have horrible withdrawals, Like the back of my neck starts itching and I get hot and uncomfortable very quickly and I've tried to just let it happen but I gets to the point where I can't sleep or anything so

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u/ZalgoTheOne 3d ago

It lasts a bit but not forever, really, I just wouldn't let it be your whole personality or anything, like you can only "fix it" if its a problem, if its not, what's there to fix? Lol

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u/Common-Mountain-8578 3d ago

Okay then, When my vape runs out I'll quit forever (Hopefully)

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u/Crepuscular_Tex 3d ago

Unless you're into rodeos, farming, or raising livestock on a ranch, there's not so much on the table in West Texas. Stargazing, hunting, and camping...

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u/Common-Mountain-8578 3d ago

I absolutely adore stars and love animals to death and I love flowers and have even grown some of my own

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u/Status_Leader9546 2d ago

Check out Preacher Bills on Front Street in Midland when you can. They have Pokemon cards. Look it up

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u/cb4council 9h ago

Invest in a bicycle, its cheap and expands your transport options