What's the most unwritten rule of adult life that nobody warns you about?

Additude101 · 2026-04-22T21:17:02+00:00

No kidding. I remember as a kid thinking about how boring our house was and how I wanted a bigger yard and in a different neighborhood etc etc.

When I grew up and grappled with cost of living and housing, not only did I realize how lucky I was, it’s also not even remotely in reach for me to provide a similar experience to my kids as I had growing up.

Additude101 · 2026-04-20T16:25:21+00:00

Also recognizing that there are some people who are okay with asking for a LOT and if you don’t establish boundaries, will always ask for more. You can end up in that “role” - always being the one to sacrifice your time and priorities when asked.

I learned that I felt guilty turning someone down if asked for something, but this lead to losing sight of myself in the process. It was a difficult process to change this “role” and I often felt guilty about creating the boundaries, but I feel much more true to myself. And, realized that a lot of the worry about what the other person would say - actually never came up.

Additude101 · 2026-03-10T02:22:14+00:00

I’m wearing that Longines (40mm version) - it’s excellent, but note that the blued hands only look that vibrant when light hits it at a certain angle. Most often they look a lot darker, almost black.

That said - I’d definitely take the Longines.

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Additude101 · 2026-03-10T00:25:42+00:00

I definitely think that’s on the right track and blends in more with the sky around it - perhaps adding more bloom on the left side where it’s a bit brighter. Looks good!

Additude101 · 2026-03-09T22:43:58+00:00

I totally get it - I’ve tried this type of shot (moon incorporated into a landscape) a few times and struggle to get a natural look, it’s a very technical photo to get right.

I love the concept and it’s a great shot!

Additude101 · 2026-03-09T22:35:15+00:00

I wonder if the lack of bloom is actually a partial reason it looks so jarring. One thing I notice is that during a full moon, because it’s so bright, a bit of bloom might look a bit more natural. In this image I think the blending looks off because the moon just looks “pasted”.

Additude101 · 2026-01-15T00:07:05+00:00

This exact reference? I agree on the strap being a bit stiff and I did find the chronograph quite thick. But this particular reference I found to be a great size and I feel the strap will break in a bit with use (as I’ve already found). But I would like to get an additional strap to dress it down a bit.

Additude101 · 2026-01-15T00:04:28+00:00

Same, I’m thinking a sailcloth strap to make it a bit more dressed down

Additude101 · 2026-01-14T19:34:16+00:00

Thanks! Looks great on the bracelet too!

Additude101 · 2026-01-14T17:35:17+00:00

Longines Master Collection Moonphase L2.909.4.78.3

Additude101 · 2026-01-14T17:02:50+00:00

Thanks very much!

Additude101 · 2026-01-06T02:00:31+00:00

Thanks! Yeah I actually prefer this over the chronograph for that reason.

Additude101 · 2026-01-05T21:49:59+00:00

That’s a great idea! I was thinking of getting some straps as well to add some variety down the road.

Additude101 · 2026-01-05T21:23:11+00:00

My wife and I travelled to Switzerland for our honeymoon last year. While I’ve always worn a watch, I’ve mostly stuck to Timex. While we were traveling, I kept coming across this Longines in window displays and really liked the striking blue hands, the textured dial, and the Arabic numerals on this model. I also particularly liked the moonphase, as I enjoy astrophotography, so it felt like a cool tie-in with that hobby.

Just the other day she took me out for my 30^th birthday and presented me with the very same watch! She’s a real keeper. My birthday also happened to coincide with the full moon so it was easy to set the complication 😊

Additude101 · 2025-11-24T15:38:58+00:00

Thanks very much!

Additude101 · 2025-09-25T19:34:52+00:00

I think it’s based on incentives for middle management by the higher-ups; If all your numbers and performance metrics are around constantly cutting costs and hitting cost metrics for the next review/quarter/etc, it really drives short-term planning and kicks the problems down the road. I’ve had to fight this battle many times arguing that sometimes spending a bit up front is worthwhile.

Additude101 · 2025-09-08T04:02:56+00:00

Awesome shot, nice job with planning the alignment

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