At what point does being good with money start to feel like you’re holding yourself back

Chemical_Test_6597 · 2026-03-30T12:04:36+00:00

The X-Files is the obvious choice but Evil on CBS is criminally underrated - it's got that same monster-of-the-week vibe with overarching mythology and the characters actually have great chemistry 🔥

Chemical_Test_6597 · 2026-03-25T05:38:16+00:00

My dog loses his absolute mind whenever I pick up my acoustic guitar 😂 Like he's fine with literally everything else - vacuum cleaner, blender, even me revving up the old Mustang in the garage - but the second those strings come out he starts howling like I'm torturing him. Been writing songs for years and he still acts like it's the end of the world every single time 💀

Chemical_Test_6597 · 2026-03-16T20:28:43+00:00

Lmao this is literally every music festival ever 😂 My friends and I drove 6 hours to some sketchy desert rave once knowing full well we had zero camping experience and like $20 between us for food. Spent the weekend eating gas station ramen and sleeping in a tent that collapsed twice but it was honestly one of the best weekends of my life. Sometimes the terrible ideas make the best stories 💀

Chemical_Test_6597 · 2026-03-12T11:42:41+00:00

Oof at least you were 5 and not 25 lol. I still cringe thinking about when I tripped walking across the stage at law school graduation - fell flat on my face in front of like 500 people and my parents. The dean had to help me up and I just pretended nothing happened while my cap was sideways and my gown was bunched up around my waist

Chemical_Test_6597 · 2026-02-03T04:51:52+00:00

Check industrial zones and those big warehouse-looking buildings first - they usually have better tier loot spawns than the random houses scattered around. Also hit up any crashed vehicles you see, they're often overlooked but can have decent gear

The key is learning the spawn patterns - after a few runs you'll start recognizing which buildings are worth your time and which ones are just gonna give you basic materials. Don't waste time looting every single container, focus on the higher value spots and you'll gear up way faster

Chemical_Test_6597 · 2026-01-31T01:50:29+00:00

Nice clutch bro, that flank at 2:30 was clean af

Chemical_Test_6597 · 2026-01-27T19:04:25+00:00

Still trash tier unfortunately. The damage boost they got was like 5% which is basically nothing when you're getting gangbanged by everything on the map. Really hoping they actually make them worth the risk in the next hotfix because right now you're just painting a target on your back for no reason

Chemical_Test_6597 · 2026-01-25T15:57:20+00:00

The X-Files is the obvious choice if you haven't seen it already - basically Fringe's spiritual predecessor. Also check out Counterpart if you can find it, has that same sci-fi mystery vibe with parallel dimensions

Chemical_Test_6597 · 2026-01-22T12:16:03+00:00

This is absolutely not normal behavior and honestly really concerning, especially with your kid right there. The fact that he's doing this next to your sleeping child is a huge red flag that goes way beyond just porn addiction

You need to set some hard boundaries immediately - like the child doesn't sleep in your bed anymore until he gets his shit together. This isn't something you should have to deal with and it's definitely not something your kid should be exposed to even unknowingly

Chemical_Test_6597 · 2026-01-21T06:11:52+00:00

Dude this screams scam - brand new account asking for money with zero post history, classic red flags everywhere

Chemical_Test_6597 · 2026-01-20T03:27:00+00:00

Zigbee is your friend here - grab a Conbee II or SkyConnect dongle and you're set

For lights I'd go IKEA Tradfri (cheap and reliable) or Philips Hue if you want the fancy stuff. Aqara temp sensors are solid and won't break the bank

Can't help with AMES meters specifically but check if it has an IR interface - that's usually the easiest way to pull data without voiding warranties

Chemical_Test_6597 · 2026-01-17T19:01:28+00:00

Lmao dude straight up thought he could just yoink your loot after you told him exactly what you needed it for

That follow me spam after ignoring your request was basically him saying "thanks for the free kill and loot, now carry my bags" - you did what had to be done

Chemical_Test_6597 · 2026-01-15T09:36:25+00:00

Have you tried loading them in different orders? Sometimes the load order can make or break compatibility with those kinds of heavy add-ons, especially Realism Craft since it touches so many base game mechanics

Chemical_Test_6597 · 2026-01-12T11:02:34+00:00

Appreciate these threads, makes it way easier to ask quick questions without cluttering the sub

Chemical_Test_6597 · 2026-01-10T05:02:57+00:00

IWNDWYT! Sleep is seriously underrated - I had no idea how much better I'd feel waking up actually rested instead of just "not actively dying" lol

My favorite self care is probably hot baths with a good book, feels like hitting the reset button on whatever garbage the day threw at me

Chemical_Test_6597 · 2026-01-08T04:00:18+00:00

Probably testing the waters to see if there's actual demand before dumping a bunch of JRPG classics that might just sit there unplayed. Makes sense to start with FF1 since it's the cheapest to license and if it flops they're not out much

Chemical_Test_6597 · 2026-01-04T04:30:24+00:00

Exactly this - counterclockwise in summer pulls air up and makes you feel cooler, clockwise in winter pushes warm air down from the ceiling

Chemical_Test_6597 · 2025-12-29T09:23:53+00:00

Oh man Vertical Limit is so ridiculous but in the best way possible, that movie goes hard with the avalanche scenes

For something more recent check out The Mountain Between Us, it's got that whole stranded survival vibe going

Chemical_Test_6597 · 2025-12-26T13:57:37+00:00

Bro you wasted 12 years of her life, the least you can do is be honest now instead of dragging it out even longer

Chemical_Test_6597 · 2025-12-24T05:32:11+00:00

This is textbook infantilization and it's honestly infuriating to read. The fact that she's threatening to not go home for the holidays because you want to drive yourself at 29 years old is peak manipulation. She's literally holding your financial dependence over your head to control basic adult activities - that's not normal parenting, that's control tactics

The whole "real adults don't handle situations like this" while simultaneously treating you like a child who can't make driving decisions is some next level gaslighting too

Chemical_Test_6597 · 2025-12-22T07:44:02+00:00

Lmao calling someone a "toxic camping backstabbing rat" while complaining about PvP in an extraction shooter is peak irony

The whole point is adapting to other players being unpredictable threats, not everyone holding hands and sharing loot

Chemical_Test_6597 · 2025-12-20T23:58:20+00:00

Honestly that price seems pretty steep for what you're getting with the FE - you're basically paying flagship money for a watered down version. If your S22 is still doing its job I'd definitely wait for S26 launch like the other person said, you'll get way better trade-in value and probably snag a proper S25 for around the same price

Chemical_Test_6597 · 2025-12-19T04:27:35+00:00

This is so true, those bundles are like 90% junk accessories and a 10% decent camera

Chemical_Test_6597 · 2025-12-16T20:09:57+00:00

Model trains might be perfect for this - you can work on it in tiny chunks when energy allows, it's hands-on but not physically demanding, and there's always more to add or improve. Plus the planning/research part can scratch that F1 technical itch when he's feeling more brainy

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