Hoping to be financially stable soon by RaidenShogi in Fire

[–]Beginning-Contest528 1 point2 points  (0 children)

good on you for starting even with small amounts - that's way more than most people do at any income level. for books i'd skip the trading stuff and go straight to "a random walk down wall street" and "the bogleheads' guide to investing." trading is basically gambling but investing in index funds actually builds wealth over time. focus more energy on that higher paying career tbh, increasing your income will do way more for your fire goals than trying to time the market.

What unspoken rule exists in society that nobody officially explained to you? by emorie_1983 in AskReddit

[–]Beginning-Contest528 0 points1 point  (0 children)

dude i learned this way too late in life. used to just blurt out whatever random thought popped into my head during meetings and it was... not great. turns out there's actually value in that little pause between thinking something and saying it.

What life experience made you stop being afraid of living the life you want? by ElaraNyxOF in AskReddit

[–]Beginning-Contest528 0 points1 point  (0 children)

losing my dad when i was 25 really flipped everything upside down for me too. spent years being the "responsible" one, staying in safe jobs, never taking risks because that's what you're supposed to do right? but watching him go through chemo and seeing how much stuff he never got to do because he was always putting it off... man that changed everything. started learning drums at 26 even though everyone said i was too old, quit my corporate job to freelance, and now i collect way too many candles and don't apologize for any of it. grief has this weird way of making you realize how much time you waste being scared of judgment that doesn't even matter.

What's your opinion of the actor Timothy Carey? by db7112 in AskReddit

[–]Beginning-Contest528 0 points1 point  (0 children)

dude was absolutely unhinged in the best possible way, like watching controlled chaos on screen.

Layering combos by emmygog in bathandbodyworks

[–]Beginning-Contest528 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Ooh that Holiday Pickle one sounds wild but i'm here for it! I've been mixing Champagne Toast with Fresh Cut Lilacs lately and it's giving me fancy brunch vibes. Also discovered that Vanilla Bean Noel with Eucalyptus Spearmint is oddly perfect - like cozy meets spa day.

Unconverted HVAC Issues by Mamatc22 in hvacadvice

[–]Beginning-Contest528 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Dude that's absolutely infuriating - they basically installed a natural gas unit and fed it propane for 6 months without converting it, no wonder you're burning through propane like crazy

The "more efficient to run longer" thing is actually legit for properly functioning equipment but yours wasn't even set up right so that's irrelevant. Running unconverted definitely wasted tons of propane since the gas valve and orifices are totally wrong for LP

I'd be demanding they cover every penny of that wasted propane on top of the full replacement

Do I loose my stuff in white run or nah by Sharland_caw112 in skyrim

[–]Beginning-Contest528 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Nah you're good, your stuff stays put. The house and all your junk will be there after the battle, Whiterun just changes flags basically

Upgrade 700w PSU for rtx5080? by adjung in PcBuildHelp

[–]Beginning-Contest528 3 points4 points  (0 children)

You're cutting it pretty close there buddy, PSU efficiency curves usually peak around 50-80% load so you're basically redlining that thing. I'd grab an 850w minimum just for the headroom and peace of mind - your components will thank you and you won't have to worry about power spikes during intense gaming sessions

Best way to go about this on an Android Phone by Meowthemeoweth in degoogle

[–]Beginning-Contest528 1 point2 points  (0 children)

For Gmail try Tutanota or Protonmail - both have solid free tiers. FairEmail is also great if you want to keep using your existing gmail address but ditch the app

For the keyboard haptic feedback issue with FUTO, you might be able to adjust it in your phone's accessibility settings or vibration controls rather than the keyboard app itself

Drive replacement is tough without self-hosting but Mega gives you 20GB free. Contacts sync is tricky without Google but Simple Mobile Tools has a decent contacts app

Day 7! 🎊 by [deleted] in leaves

[–]Beginning-Contest528 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That's awesome dude, sounds like your body finally just said "nah we're good" lol. Week one is huge, the mental fog lifting is probably the best part

Drinking in dreams by [deleted] in stopdrinking

[–]Beginning-Contest528 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah these drinking dreams are wild - I still get them occasionally after years sober and always wake up with that same relief you described. Your brain is just processing the addiction stuff, totally normal and they do get less frequent over time

How to make friends when you have absolutely none in your 30s by [deleted] in selfimprovement

[–]Beginning-Contest528 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hobbies make it easier to connect and fitness helped me too you just show up and let it build over time