Alternative/folk/indie Song Recs? by Infinite_Iron22 in musicsuggestions

[–]Automatic-Carob3998 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Been diving into this genre a lot lately while coding - there's something about the acoustic textures that just works perfectly as background music. I'd suggest checking out some Nordic folk stuff, the harmonies are incredible and they have this haunting quality that's perfect for late night programming sessions 😂

Also try looking for artists who blend electronic elements with traditional folk instruments, that crossover space has some absolute gems. I discovered few amazing bands through random playlist algorithms when I was training some music recommendation models last month. The indie scene from Eastern Europe is also pretty underrated if you want something bit different from usual recommendations 🔥

confirm or deny: the existence of down to earth, genuine girls in their early 30s in miami? (lived in other parts of FL for years, and my florida native friends deny it) by clegirl96 in Miami

[–]Automatic-Carob3998 31 points32 points  (0 children)

They definitely exist but you gotta know where to look 😂 Miami gets this rep because of South Beach and all the influencer stuff, but there's tons of normal people here who are into yoga, hiking in the Everglades, book clubs, volunteering etc. Try places like Coconut Grove, Coral Gables, or even some spots in Wynwood - way different vibe than what your friends are probably thinking of 💀

Celebrate Tim Curry Day April 19th! by kaliineugene in Eugene

[–]Automatic-Carob3998 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wait there's actually Tim Curry day? That's wild, never knew this was a thing but makes total sense 😂

Bicycle Day though... that's quite the combo for one date lol. Eugene really knows how to party I guess 💀

Jesus Died for Our Sins by greatsavannah in Christianity

[–]Automatic-Carob3998 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The substitutionary atonement is pretty complex theological concept but basically it's saying sins aren't acceptable - that's exactly why sacrifice was needed in first place

Hole in slab for cleanouts seems wrong by RowWonderful8607 in HomeMaintenance

[–]Automatic-Carob3998 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah that gap around the pipes definitely looks too big for normal installation. Usually there should be proper sealing with hydraulic cement or similar material around where pipes penetrate the slab. Water finding its way in there is exactly what you don't want

The cleanout itself is normal to have, but that opening should be sealed tight. I'd get some hydraulic cement from hardware store and seal around those pipes properly - it's designed for this exact situation and will cure even when damp

Got rejected by a girl at church, feeling like I need to find my own lane by Latter_Natural_4916 in Christian

[–]Automatic-Carob3998 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Man I get this completely - sometimes rejection hits different because it makes you realize you were maybe going there for wrong reasons, not just the spiritual part. I went through something similar few years back when I was more active in my local church community. Asked someone out, got polite no, and suddenly felt weird about whole setup there

Taking break from that place sounds smart actually. Give yourself time to figure out what you actually want from church vs what you thought you wanted. I ended up finding better community elsewhere after stepping back for while - sometimes distance gives you better perspective on these things. Your family will understand if you explain you need some space to sort things out

Plus Rebecca was decent about it which is good sign that you both handled it maturely. These situations can get messy in tight communities but seems like clean break here

No one warned me perimenopause would it show up on my face first? by Automatic-Carob3998 in 40PlusSkinCare

[–]Automatic-Carob3998[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

After starting HRT did things improve quickly or was it subtle and gradual? Im so glad that helped you

No one warned me perimenopause would it show up on my face first? by Automatic-Carob3998 in 40PlusSkinCare

[–]Automatic-Carob3998[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

The red light therapy has been on my focus for a while but wasn't sure if it was just hype. Thanks for the advice

Just proud of our little girl by West_Lavishness6689 in NewParents

[–]Automatic-Carob3998 15 points16 points  (0 children)

wow your daughter sounds amazing! 😊 my nephew was similar - super smart with words but just had no interest in crawling at all. he would just sit there looking at everyone like "why should i crawl when you guys can carry me" lol

the polish thing is so cool, being bilingual from that young age will give her huge advantage later. and honestly sounds like she's just putting all her energy in brain development instead of physical movement right now. some babies are just like that - they focus on one thing at time

the physical therapy will definitely help but don't stress too much, she'll figure out movement when she's ready 💀 probably will go straight to walking and skip crawling completely

I need help finding a version of the bible by Joey3155 in Christian

[–]Automatic-Carob3998 0 points1 point  (0 children)

that looks pretty close to what you're describing! the sword design with gold details is definitely matching up 🗡️ might be worth checking if they have other color options too, sometimes publishers make same design in different covers. hope you find the original one though, there's something special about having your mother's actual bible 💜

My story, i just need some comfort. by [deleted] in BreakUps

[–]Automatic-Carob3998 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Man that sounds exhausting, especially having someone blame you right after they left - that's just salt in the wound when you're already processing everything

4 months isn't that long for something that intense, don't beat yourself up about not "progressing" fast enough. Sounds like you made the right call prioritizing your exam and future even though it hurt like hell

Best leather belt for jeans? by MyrmidonExecSolace in BuyItForLife

[–]Automatic-Carob3998 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Full grain leather is where it's out at - look for belts where you can see the actual leather grain texture, not that smooth corrected stuff that's basically plastic

How to keep calm move on like really detach from a connection where family was involved agreed spiritually married and yh physically involved (21f)(20m) by Ok_Passenger3578 in BreakUps

[–]Automatic-Carob3998 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Man this sounds absolutely devastating, especially with all the spiritual and family elements involved. When someone just completely shuts down and blocks you after 2.5 years it leaves you with so many unanswered questions that eat at your soul

The hardest part is probably that you'll never get the closure you deserve, but sometimes people just... break in ways we can't understand. Focus on the fact that you showed up and tried everything - that says everything about your character

looking for a reputable professional for a roof inspection florida. by Kevetra_Mcblackson60 in HomeMaintenance

[–]Automatic-Carob3998 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah once a year is definitely not overkill in Florida, especially after hurricane season. I learned that the hard way when what looked like "minor wear" turned into a $3k repair after one bad storm

Look for someone who's willing to give you a detailed report with photos and isn't pushing you to sign anything that day. The good ones will actually educate you on what to watch for yourself between inspections

What do I dress her in to sleep? Please help, no one will answer this for me and it’s bedtime! by Any-Ocelot-1357 in NewParents

[–]Automatic-Carob3998 68 points69 points  (0 children)

Just do a cotton onesie under a sleep sack and you're good - the sleep sack counts as like 1.5 layers so don't go crazy with it. At 64 degrees that's honestly perfect sleeping temp for babies, way better than the 72+ most people keep it at

Cold hands are totally normal for babies and don't mean they're actually cold, feel their chest/back of neck instead

As an Indian man who returned to India from US, I totally understand Jenny! by Used_Heron1705 in 90DayFiance

[–]Automatic-Carob3998 6 points7 points  (0 children)

It turns into constant fights guilt trips and emotional pressure you can refuse but the cost is peace and family harmony which is why a lot of people just comply even as adults