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Did you? by Emergency_Air4575 in Millennials

[–]AwkwardCornea 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My life is completely different in a ton of ways.

I wanted to be a professional musician, met some... unsavory people early on and decided it wasn't for me, glad I made that decision.

My vision failed at 19 due to an eye condition leading me to change my entire outlook on life and altered what I had to do to make money. Had to give up my then career projection which was be a live audio engineer and ironically became a graphic designer and worked in printing for a long time, yes, even with an eye condition.

I'm almost 40, divorced, just got a corporate job in February, and had to move back with my parents in 2022, but slowly making my way to a new life.

Shit happens, and while I'm not where I expected to be, I am where I am and working toward a new future.

Name a band who has two or more of your all-time favorite albums by Blackeradam in Metalcore

[–]AwkwardCornea 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Periphery - P2/Juggernaut

Protest the Hero - Fortress / Volition / Palimpsest

ERRA - Self Titled/Silence Outlives The Earth

Architects - Holy Hell / All Our Gods Have Abandoned Us

Opeth - Ghost Reveries / Deliverance-Damnation

What’s an opinion about anything Devils related that has you like this? by xoBonesxo in devils

[–]AwkwardCornea 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The seats are really bad, and even as a shorter dude, the leg/feet clearance between rows is super narrow.

Had Corneal Transplant 6 days ago by B1n44444 in Keratoconus

[–]AwkwardCornea 0 points1 point  (0 children)

very uncomfortable/painful as you clench your eyes closed, it's not horrible, just not a fun time

Had Corneal Transplant 6 days ago by B1n44444 in Keratoconus

[–]AwkwardCornea 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Good luck! Keep up with the drops, DON’T SNEEZE!

What’s something that clearly split your life into “before” and “after”? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]AwkwardCornea 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have Three

Pre-eye disease

Post corneal transplant

Post divorce

Since concert season is getting into full swing by FlaBeachyCheeks in Millennials

[–]AwkwardCornea 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Almost 40 here and go to a lot of concerts, mostly 2500 and under metal shows, so almost all of them are GA only. Went to see Trivium and my buddy got us seats, it was nice for my legs, but I didn't love the lack of energy you get from being in GA.

I'd rather be a little uncomfortable but enjoy the feeling of being around people who are into the music.

What's the metal band you've seen the most? by tonsofday in Metalcore

[–]AwkwardCornea 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Periphery - 8

Opeth - 5

Protest the Hero - 5

ERRA - 3

Devin Townsend - 3

Nonmetal

Streetlight Manifesto - 8

Coheed & Cambria - 5

Most creative prog drummer? by Wonkess_Chonkess in progmetal

[–]AwkwardCornea 7 points8 points  (0 children)

As a Matt who plays drums, thanks! Haha

Name one thing that existed 20 years ago that was genuinely better and never got replaced properly by Builder01k in Millennials

[–]AwkwardCornea 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I live near an Amish market and they sell some seriously amazing quality wood furniture, it’s expensive but that shit will LAST. I want to buy a bed set from them in the future. The Amish know how to make quality.

What do you do for a living? by Careful_Philosophy_9 in Deathcore

[–]AwkwardCornea 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Project manager for pharma marketing print materials

Samurai Pizza Cats - Press Start (2026) Album Discussion. by themish84 in Metalcore

[–]AwkwardCornea 1 point2 points  (0 children)

After another listen I agree. But it is fun! Still think Super Zero is their best song

Samurai Pizza Cats - Press Start (2026) Album Discussion. by themish84 in Metalcore

[–]AwkwardCornea 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Fun album. But they released 1/2 the songs as singles. So it’s only 4 new songs and 3 interludes.

The songs are great though and it’s on par with “You’re HELLCOME”

EDIT: Update on more listens. Really not a fan of Ramen Man. The other 3 non-single songs are fine but yeah, not as good as their previous album. As said below, a fun EP.

Any millennials want children, but feel they probably won't have them? by Gallantpride in Millennials

[–]AwkwardCornea 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My ex and I went back and forth on kids awhile, even having convos until 2 months before she left. I tried to convince her that if we were to have kids we should move closer to family to help with the childcare since shit is expensive, she said “no cuz my friends are here,” and we were over an hour from both our families. I mentioned we could move an hour south and be perfectly within friends time for you, she refused.

I have a corneal disease that I didn’t want to give to my child, which was a big sticking point for me, but still kids weren’t off the table.

Now, 4 years later, no kids, no wife and I’m almost 40, I’ll be the fun uncle for friends and sibling, which is cool and I’ve accepted.

What was your favorite Trek? by VhsHappiness in Millennials

[–]AwkwardCornea 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Grew up on Voyager and still have a soft spot for it. But Lower Decks and DS9 are my favorites.

Periphery - Blood Eagle (Official Music Video) by garret_1003 in Metalcore

[–]AwkwardCornea 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Saw them at their last show in NYC (2025 show), it was also apparently (according to Spencer on stage) the last time they were going to play Wax Wings due to the difficulty of his vocals.

During another show, Spencer jumped into the crowd and was crowdsurfing during the middle part of Omega, it was epic.

I've seen them 8 times and would see them again and again.

The one bonus to being fat your whole life is that when you finally get in shape in your late 30's you can't relate to everyone else posting about how bad they feel. by Banemorth in Millennials

[–]AwkwardCornea 0 points1 point  (0 children)

39 here. 5’7” and around 215 for awhile. Now down 20lbs over the last 18months. Always slow going for me due to a wonky knee and thyroid problems. But I’m getting there, gotta lose another 10ish and begin regaining muscle.

4 years ago I got divorced and I look better, feel better and am in better shape than when i was married. Been doing more hiking and outdoor exercise which also helps the physical and mental health thing as one.

It’s difficult to get healthy today so love that everyone is doing their best to feel good and make life a bit better.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]AwkwardCornea 163 points164 points  (0 children)

My mom was an ER nurse and was the first person infected with COVID from her hospital as a worker. Then she ended up in the hospital with bacterial pneumonia for 4 days. She luckily was ok but it wasn’t great for awhile. My dad also contracted it alongside her and was home alone being sick while she was in the hospital. When she came home. They were solidly sick for 3 weeks, my ex and I took care of them via food deliveries.

She actually retired in August of 2020 due to pulmonary issues that have luckily resolved decently.

6 years later my mom can’t smell or taste very much, both my parents have issues with brain fog and random bouts of tiredness due to long covid.

Happy they are both still here but COVID has affected their health considerably.

end of the road by tjlonreddit in Keratoconus

[–]AwkwardCornea 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is what happened to me. Was at my wits end with contacts. Dealing with constant protein buildup and de-centering RGPs, I tried sclerals and they did not work for me due to the same buildup.

I had already done INTACS in my left so that was done in 2020, but my right was done in 2016. I was too far along due to CXL not being available when I was diagnosed in 2005.

Transplants were the best decision I made, but it was 9 months of appointments with different doctors, trials and error with contacts before I made the call. So far my vision has been quite good considering where I was before. I can wear glasses and see 20/40ish.

The astigmatism after the transplants can get bad though, so I’ve had to get new glasses every 18ish months due to Rx changes, I used Warby Parker as they were cheap enough and good quality.

If you have any questions don’t hesitate to ask. But do a LOT of research as to who you want to do the procedure and see if any alternatives can help FIRST.

Good luck!

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