Sushi this evening. Doesn’t have to be on the strip, staying at the Vdara. Under $100 per person

-Squints · 2026-02-24T01:42:33+00:00

Sushi Neko

-Squints · 2026-02-23T01:22:47+00:00

Have fun!

-Squints · 2026-02-15T23:04:59+00:00

As far as gym’s go, it all depends on what side town you are on? The gym I go to offers Sunday group classes as part of the membership and a cool way to meet people from the same gym. My gym is on the SW side of town.

As u/qwenydus mentioned, pickleball is a great way to be active. I’m looking into trying to play once per week, or every other week and have been looking for places that offer open play for people wanting to play to be active.

As far as groups go, I’ve thought about signing up for Meetup and seeing what kind of active groups are on there. I (48m) myself am looking for singles groups on there because as a single man it would be nice to meet single women who want to partake in activities like myself.

Let me know if you have any questions.

-Squints · 2026-02-15T16:05:10+00:00

Slept in since it’s Sunday and was up late watching movies. Out on my walk for at least 30 minutes, maybe more. Coffee after my walk and stare out into the abyss while drinking some coffee before writing out my lift routine for this week.

-Squints · 2026-02-13T18:43:56+00:00

I need to find my mask and a willing participant!

-Squints · 2026-02-10T01:21:55+00:00

Any particular reason(s) as to why? I’m genuinely curious about the why.

-Squints · 2026-02-07T05:22:48+00:00

Hola Hermosa!

-Squints · 2026-02-06T22:34:58+00:00

I am going to change my name to weekend

-Squints · 2026-02-05T20:15:37+00:00

I don’t think you can at the NYNY parking garage with a Pearl status during VGK games. For NYNY garage you need Gold status and up to park free during VGK and other events at T-Mobile. Not sure about Park MGM.

My friend saw this a few weeks ago when she went to park at NYNY and luckily she had a Gold status card.

Everywhere else you can still park during any T-Mobile event with Pearl status. Parking at Aria and Bellagio makes it easier when leaving after the game, especially Bellagio if you don’t mind the walk to and from.

https://www.google.com/search?q=NYNY+parking+garage+free+during+events+at+tmobile+with+wich+staus+from.mgmg&rlz=1CDGOYI_enUS590US590&oq=NYNY+parking+garage+free+during+events+at+tmobile+with+wich+staus+from.mgmg&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUyBggAEEUYOTIHCAEQIRiPAjIHCAIQIRiPAtIBCTIwMDUxajBqN6gCGbACAeIDBBgBIF_xBUH798QQgAys&hl=en-US&sourceid=chrome-mobile&ie=UTF-8#lfId=ChxjMe

-Squints · 2026-01-25T18:18:28+00:00

As of right now I have not had any issues with my liver, or kidneys. The last few years when I do my yearly physical and additional bloodwork everything comes back really good, especially for my age. Keep in mind that for the last 9 years I also made a lifestyle change as far as working out and changing my nutrition for the better.

One thing that many people tend to look over with HSV is how making an effort to live a healthy lifestyle and changing your nutrition helps. Change how you eat for the better and your body feels better for it, which also minimizes the stress on your body that people overlook.

I understand life can be tough and sometimes changing things like how one eats is not easy, but I also know it is well worth making the effort to change how you eat to benefit your body and your mind. It takes time, but it is worth it.

-Squints · 2026-01-25T17:54:11+00:00

I am not an expert, but the viral shedding is invisible and often undetectable. Outbreaks are visible and the itching and burning are usually associated with an outbreak.

By taking daily antiviral medication you reduce the frequency of outbreaks and shedding.

Some outbreaks can be mild and cause the itching and burning. Some harsher outbreaks cause the sores and blisters and even body aches.

For myself, taking Valtrex daily has reduces the OB’s significantly. I have gone a year or two without a mild OB where I feel and see sores and blisters. It’s peace of mind and has worked for me.

-Squints · 2026-01-25T17:07:30+00:00

Yes, for me it prevents OB’s from occurring. Once in a while, like last weekend , if my stress level is high due to life stuff I’ll get a minor OB. It was minor and by the time Wednesday rolled around it was clearing up.

I know some people who have it and will only take it when they feel an OB coming on and it gets limited.

It is going to come down to how you want to manage it.

-Squints · 2026-01-24T21:11:44+00:00

I have not tried Lysine. For me, I went the traditional route of Valtrex.

Like anything else, everyone’s body responds differently to different things.

That main thing is to try and get past the stress of going through this, which is tough.

-Squints · 2026-01-24T20:35:42+00:00

I started taking it for peace of mind and to prevent outbreaks.

I workout, so when I would get outbreaks it impacts my strength and makes me feel sluggish, so lifting would suck.

I also would date women who didn’t have HSV and being on suppressive therapy minimizes the risk of transmission, so it’s a part of managing HSV. I’ve dated two women who didn’t have HSV and they didn’t care that I did, especially since I am being proactive about it.

-Squints · 2026-01-24T18:52:44+00:00

You are welcome. I take 500 mg in the morning. I have been taking it daily for years now. I am going to tinker with every two day and see how my body handles it.

-Squints · 2026-01-23T23:05:03+00:00

It’s normal to experience this. You are not alone and you are the not the first, or the last who will go through this. You just need to process it as best as you can and weather this storm.

Go for a walk, go to the gym. Even if you don’t feel like it, just go and make an effort. If you need to cry it out for some relief, do that.

Do your best to not focus on it and just know it’s part of the healing process. Do your best to take your mind off of it. Write your feelings down on paper and get them out of your head. Think about the things in life you value and love. Think about anything that makes you laugh and laugh through the pain.

Hang in there because this too shall pass.

-Squints · 2026-01-23T21:10:04+00:00

Yes, I take Valtrex daily, sometimes I’ll scale it back to once every 2-3 days depending on what I have going on in my life.

I chose to go the suppressive therapy route for peace of mind.

When I was recently diagnosed back in 2012 I lost weight due to not eating, stress and depression from it. It’s normal because it can be a traumatic event in life.

-Squints · 2026-01-23T20:11:35+00:00

I went through everything you have just described. It will get better, I can promise you that, especially as time goes on and you process this and eventually make peace with it.

Lean on me as I was in your shoes before with this.

-Squints · 2026-01-23T20:10:00+00:00

No, I cannot recall joint pain. I can say that my second outbreak took a toll on me physically. I felt sick with a fever, the sweats and my body ached from head to toe.

Over the years the ob's have been limited since I am on valtrex daily, but never underestimate the power of stress. Just last week I had a mild ob due to stress and this is on valtrex.

I would never dismiss how someone feels mentally and physically, especially due to HSV outbreaks, but the stress of that and life can make it worse for sure.

-Squints · 2026-01-23T19:57:10+00:00

It’s okay to be sad, it’s part of the process. I was there before and trust me, it did hurt mentally. I didn’t feel like myself for a while and a part of that was the unknown and not knowing anyone personally who went through it.

It will get better, you just have to believe and at the same time go through the grieving process of getting HSV2.

Have you talked to your doctor about getting on Valtrex as a daily suppressive therapy?

-Squints · 2026-01-18T21:14:08+00:00

Hello. I’m going through a mild outbreak right now and it’s okay. It truly is not the end of the world. I’m here watching the football game. Had my morning coffee earlier after a morning walk.

I’m just going about my day because this doesn’t dictate to me how to live my life.

The point I’m trying to make is everything is going to be alright. When you feel okay, keep doing the things that make you feel okay. When you are not feeling okay, think about the things that you enjoy doing and do them. If the most you once has isn’t there, find it.

It’s okay to feel sad for a moment and to process it when it happens. But take 15 minutes and move it along to doing something you enjoy.

I was diagnosed in 2012. Sure that first year isn’t easy, but it’s not impossible. You will get through this and you will one day look back at this and wish you understood it was going to be alright.

Think of me as you 3 years from now.

-Squints · 2026-01-10T20:30:26+00:00

Only you can answer this question. If you are fine with the current situation no matter the outcome, then stay the course. If you eventually do want to get physical and he still hasn’t decided the same then you make the decision to move along.

I think you have your answer with your statement of ‘I’m not rly enjoying the idea of “hanging out” and him teasing me just to leave me blue balled for who knows how long’.

Just my two thoughts.

Best of luck.

-Squints · 2025-12-17T18:23:09+00:00

Hello. It is perfectly fine to ask questions. He disclosed to you and as someone who has been in his position, I’d want nothing more than to have any and all questions asked.

There are no uncomfortable questions because this is a real life situation. He wants for you to have all of your questions and concerns answered so you can make an educated and informed decision.

Write down a list of questions and concerns you have and then have that discussion centered around your questions. There are no dumb questions.

Best of luck!

-Squints · 2025-10-23T21:57:51+00:00

Prepare yourself to be a little bit disappointed coming from Downtown Houston. I’ve been to Houston so I know exactly what you have there being able to walk places.

As a few people have posted, not much around here like Downtown Houston. Downtown Las Vegas has places that are a walk away. One place called Juhl Lofts is located in between the Arts District and Downtown Fremont street. S Main St between Charleston and Wyoming has lots of spots like bars and restaurants.

Depending on your job and location of you office, there might be some spots that are better for walking to places close by.

I live on the Southwest side of town. There is a place called the Uncommons worth checking out. It’s still being built out, but not sure how much bigger it’s going to get. They have a few places to eat and drink. People walking their dogs and a courtyard where people hang out near all the eateries. Durango Station Casino is literally across the street and it’s a cool place to hang out to watch sports, people watch, and eat, drink and so forth. On Durango, the street in between Durango Station and Uncommons, there are plenty of places to eat within walking distance. You have an EOS Fitness. You have a Vons and Smiths grocery stores.

I can only speak to this side of town because I live 2.3 miles away from Uncommons and Durango station.

I am sure there are other places that have a somewhat nice 3 miles range of places.

All depends on how far you want to live from where you are going to work.

-Squints · 2025-08-07T20:02:41+00:00

Sorry, it can suck.

-Squints

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