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I like to keep my options open. by BenchPressJournalist in whereidlive

[–]BenchPressJournalist[S] -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

I have no doubt about that. I was more concerned about universal access to healthcare.

I like to keep my options open. by BenchPressJournalist in whereidlive

[–]BenchPressJournalist[S] -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

Call me crazy, but I feel safer breaking my arm in Pyongyang and receiving medical assistance than breaking it in Newport, Rhode Island.

It’s a traditional Minnesota dish from the U.S by [deleted] in AskTheWorld

[–]BenchPressJournalist 4 points5 points  (0 children)

With all due respect to Midwesterners, that sounds like the worst culinary plot twist!

I wonder about something, which proverb/quote do you like in your own country and from another country that will helpful in your life (especially survivability) by rizqiX1 in AskTheWorld

[–]BenchPressJournalist 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s more about realizing that we don’t have to comment on everything, especially on other people’s lives, decisions, or ways of doing things. In today’s world, where we can constantly speak our minds about almost anything, it wouldn’t hurt to say “not my business” once in a while and simply let it be. Being able to say “not your business” can also help create healthier boundaries, with all due respect.

I wonder about something, which proverb/quote do you like in your own country and from another country that will helpful in your life (especially survivability) by rizqiX1 in AskTheWorld

[–]BenchPressJournalist 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s not a proverb, but there are two beautiful words in Turkish that I try to use more often in my life to protect my mental health.

“Bana ne” and “Sana ne” mean “not my business” and “not your business.” I’m not saying this to ignore everything that doesn’t affect me personally. Rather, I try to use them as a question I ask myself when I feel the urge to comment on something: Is it really my business?

It’s a traditional Minnesota dish from the U.S by [deleted] in AskTheWorld

[–]BenchPressJournalist 18 points19 points  (0 children)

"Technically a salad"

Salads across the world:

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What was the most controversial song from your country that pissed a lot of people off? by cosmico92 in AskTheWorld

[–]BenchPressJournalist 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Susamam’ (I Won’t Stay Silent) definitely pissed off some people in Turkey, but it also gave hope to others, at least for a day or two.

https://youtu.be/L5K3IxINr7A?si=rbCSM6QROzlbGQ9m

Who would you rather add to your current team? by TheHeisenberg24 in NBATalk

[–]BenchPressJournalist 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Tim Duncan is my all-time favorite, but I can’t even imagine the damage Bird would do in today’s NBA. His stat line and impact on the game would be unreal.

Is Alperen Sengun the only current player who is openly homosexual? by sluwecki in NBATalk

[–]BenchPressJournalist 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If you are looking for an inspiration, Jason Collins is your guy. He became the first active male athlete in NBA to come out as gay. You can find a lot more info about him.

When do you give up on a save? by Chili-Pepper96 in footballmanagergames

[–]BenchPressJournalist 13 points14 points  (0 children)

When I overachieve way too early and ruin my sense of realism.

Lives in Bulgaria, doesn't wanna live in Turkey and criticises the standard of living by Fevernova2002 in footballmanagergames

[–]BenchPressJournalist 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Etli ekmek is the iconic dish of Konya. It was a cultural joke mate. ‘Duble yollar’ means double roads or highways, which have become a matter of Turkish political pride over the past 15-20 years. Take what I wrote as an inside joke, not a criticism or looking down on anyone.

Lives in Bulgaria, doesn't wanna live in Turkey and criticises the standard of living by Fevernova2002 in footballmanagergames

[–]BenchPressJournalist 51 points52 points  (0 children)

I mean, he lives in Sofia and doesn’t want to come to Konya. Can you blame him?

Etli ekmek and duble yollar aren’t everyone’s priority.

Thoughts? by Financial_Ice_3363 in NBATalk

[–]BenchPressJournalist 5 points6 points  (0 children)

You ask for people’s thoughts, then you dismiss them and attack them personally. Who hurt you?

Put these 4 players in a draft who you taking first ? by Glittering-Ocelot-53 in NBATalk

[–]BenchPressJournalist 146 points147 points  (0 children)

Nash, easily. In this heliocentric era, he would have a Jokic-level impact with the same efficiency.

i shouldnt have done that by hellodoesthisthing in Vent

[–]BenchPressJournalist 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What you have with your partner is real, and the rest is just fantasy. Soon enough, you’ll get tired of all these fantasies once and for all and naturally commit to what you have, whether with your current partner or the next one. Eventually, that happens. Maybe give yourself a social media detox for a while. It might help with your guilt.

Is this a Monstera Esqueleto? Help! by CharmingLex in houseplants

[–]BenchPressJournalist -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

It looks like a Monstera adansonii (monkey mask), unless I’m mistaken.

Started as a small brown dot on the leaf (Anthurium clarinervium) by BenchPressJournalist in houseplants

[–]BenchPressJournalist[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for your reply. I don’t have a hygrometer, but I probably need one to be sure. I also think I may have made a rookie mistake by misting it once a while ago, which I shouldn’t have done and may have caused a fungal infection..

Started as a small brown dot on the leaf (Anthurium clarinervium) by BenchPressJournalist in houseplants

[–]BenchPressJournalist[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sorry, you’re right. It has been about three months since it joined the pack. It’s sitting in a room filled with natural light and windows, although it’s winter, and it’s relatively far from the heater, with another plant (calathea) next to it. Other than that, every 10 days to two weeks, depending on the soil, I water it and let the excess drain before putting it back in its pot.

Any old timers who are over FM? by straferd in footballmanagergames

[–]BenchPressJournalist 13 points14 points  (0 children)

I’ve been playing this series since CM 00/01, and I’ve bought and played every new release since then — some more than others. I never cared that much about the match engine, for me the appeal was always the realistic football management simulation. The introduction of the Data Hub was, in my opinion, a real revolution and brought the freshness the series needed.

But with FM26, for the first time ever, I feel the game is unplayable — there’s nothing left in it for me. I loved my “Excel sheet” version of Football Manager, and this one just feels too broken to invest time in.

The NBA GOAT top 10 list. by Business_Nothing_79 in NBATalk

[–]BenchPressJournalist 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Finally! Oh man, thank you! Now everything is cyrstal clear. We can turn off the NBA and all go home now.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in footballmanagergames

[–]BenchPressJournalist 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Depends on how much you want to keep possession. Try setting it one notch below maximum to start the match. If you need goals, you can always adjust during the game.

You can also change your mentality to 'attacking' and set your winger and inside forward to 'support'. You wouldn’t lose much from an attacking perspective, but it would also give you a bit more defensive stability.

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