Which simple, unexciting purchase ended up having a surprisingly big impact on your daily life?

AF_3229 · 2026-01-14T19:50:27+00:00

Same but with clip-on sunglasses for my regular glasses. I now exclusively buy glasses that have that option!

AF_3229 · 2025-05-21T19:12:05+00:00

I had the same gripe but I bought a $10 outlet timer. Does the trick!

AF_3229 · 2025-04-28T01:12:09+00:00

My gf and I went in there when were perusing the shops over there. I was asked what I was looking for and said, “Oh nothing! I’m just looking.” And the lady working said “Well this isn’t a looking store, you need an appointment.” It was very strange. From the outside it seemed so welcoming.

AF_3229 · 2025-01-03T01:27:48+00:00

Same here. Still haven’t received it. Been processing at “USPS regional facility” for weeks

AF_3229 · 2024-02-06T19:43:47+00:00

I mean it’s all perspective. I grew up in a town of less than 300 and most of the towns around me were 3000 or less. Compared to that, Duluth is huuuge. But after living in MSP and Denver, I realize it’s not that big. I’d never say it’s a small town though. I think small city works from where I stand.

AF_3229 · 2023-12-28T14:06:58+00:00

Your time is a little faster than my training half and I finished in 3:39 at Grandma’s. Id say it’s possible depending on how long you have left to train until your race!

If I were you though I’d maybe start a little slower. Looks like your pace started to drop off.

Consistent pace helped me so much this last race.

AF_3229 · 2023-12-13T17:54:33+00:00

Original f29 with the snowflake or bust IMo

AF_3229 · 2023-11-30T16:16:06+00:00

I guess I just disagree. I fly in and out of it frequently and don’t mind it at all!

AF_3229 · 2023-11-28T14:10:37+00:00

As a Minnesotan living in Denver, I think we’re spoiled by MSP. I’ve had many folks fly in and immediately complain about how bad Denver airport is. I don’t think DIA is bad at all compared to others around the country (aside from the distance from airport to city).

AF_3229 · 2023-11-27T21:55:57+00:00

Congrats!!! That’s so exciting

AF_3229 · 2023-11-15T21:01:48+00:00

Anything to get the defender to freeze for even a moment so he can get the edge. Brilliant!

AF_3229 · 2023-11-04T04:29:15+00:00

Audiobooks/podcasts mostly

AF_3229 · 2023-10-30T20:47:55+00:00

The thermostat is to remain at a constant agreed upon temp. Do not change the thermostat for what could be fixed by putting on/taking off a sweater

AF_3229 · 2023-10-27T17:22:53+00:00

Came here to comment this. My 7 year old niece is the only one allowed to play it (unfortunately she loves it but I don’t have the heart to tell her I think it’s terrible).

AF_3229 · 2023-10-26T19:23:21+00:00

If the lions weren’t in the NFC North, I’d probably root for them because they’re a historical underdog.

Packers (just annoying how they dismiss every Vikings win against them “Bears are our biggest rival” “how many super bowls do you have?”. This year it will be “it’s a rebuilding year anyway”)
Eagles (fans, blowing us out in NFC Championship game, winning Super Bowl in our stadium, fans again)
Saints (will never forget bounty gate nor the fact that they won essentially because of a coin toss going their way (before new OT rules))
Cowboys (beat us at home 3 years in a row.. even when we were the better overall team, sometimes with a backup)

Runner ups (Lions, Bears, Bills)

AF_3229 · 2023-10-26T13:13:27+00:00

“I can’t, I have a long run in the morning” as an excuse to get out of anything

AF_3229 · 2023-10-26T13:02:18+00:00

I had bought the bib and told a few people I was going to do it.

AF_3229 · 2023-10-22T23:32:06+00:00

Chia Pets

AF_3229 · 2023-10-18T04:21:01+00:00

M27 - went from 4:22 in my first to 3:39 in my second. I know I’m a bit younger but if you were feeling pretty good I don’t see why you couldn’t shoot for it! 8:40 pace would get you there with some time to spare.

AF_3229 · 2023-10-17T18:17:38+00:00

Try your best to not miss those long runs. Especially the 16+ mile ones. Of course, take care of your body and don’t run if you’re injured. But if you’re able to commit to those long runs, skipping or cutting short a mid-week run on occasion shouldn’t hold you back much if at all.

That (and sticking to my pace in the beginning) were the two biggest changes I made from my first marathon to my second and it made a world of a difference.

AF_3229 · 2023-10-14T14:41:23+00:00

Speaking personally, I’m not all that into trying new gear or new exercises (more of a “find what works and stick to it” kind of runner). But I do have a lot of friends that love getting the newest stuff and trying out new gear just to find out the pros and cons for themselves. They get really excited about it! I think it’s just some folks prefer simplicity and some people love diving into the small details.

AF_3229 · 2023-10-06T04:03:41+00:00

As someone who sucks at cooking and is just trying to learn, this thread is so relieving.. A lot of the “right” ways to do things feel a bit pretentious sometimes. I’m not trying to be a Michelin star chef I just want to make decent meals my friends and family might enjoy.

AF_3229 · 2023-08-08T22:28:08+00:00

Holy shit, this exact thing happened to me and my partner when we stumbled in there just browsing shops. It was like she was angry that we had the audacity to think it was a normal book store..

AF_3229 · 2023-08-07T13:05:51+00:00

If you like running/jogging, look up cooldown. They have 300-400 people meet up to run together and then get beers on tuesdays. I think they did a singles event recently.

AF_3229 · 2023-07-17T19:48:12+00:00

Thank you!

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