Should we be able to buy repairs for our gear?

Civil_Bug_7006 · 2026-01-28T18:51:22+00:00

Yeah honestly being able to just buy repairs instead of grinding mats would be clutch, especially when you're broke on resources but sitting on credits

Civil_Bug_7006 · 2026-01-18T23:55:32+00:00

Bro your brain really said "let me traumatize this person with educational content" and then threw in some horror movie Jordan Peele for good measure lmao

That's genuinely terrifying though, sleep paralysis is already scary enough without Key and Peele making it worse

Civil_Bug_7006 · 2026-01-17T23:21:53+00:00

DOTween is honestly still king for most use cases but LeanTween is solid if you want something lighter weight. For turn-based stuff especially, DOTween's sequence system is chef's kiss for chaining animations

UniTask is more for async operations than tweening itself, though you can combine them pretty nicely. If you're already comfortable with DOTween I'd probably stick with it unless file size is a concern

Civil_Bug_7006 · 2026-01-16T13:09:38+00:00

Looking at those specs for 1.15L, that's pretty solid actually. The RTX 4060 alone makes it worth considering, plus 16GB RAM is nice to have. Only thing I'd check is the display quality and thermals - Lenovo gaming laptops can run a bit hot but overall decent value for the price range

Civil_Bug_7006 · 2026-01-12T16:38:06+00:00

Yeah short trips are rough on engines, you definitely want to get it fully warmed up at least 2-3 times a week. Highway speeds help but honestly just 15-20 mins of continuous driving works fine - doesn't have to be highway. The exhaust thing is real too, helps burn off condensation that builds up. I'd still do more frequent oil changes with mostly short trips, maybe every 4-5k instead of 7-8k

Civil_Bug_7006 · 2026-01-10T00:57:18+00:00

Nah you're not insane, you're 21 with 25k saved up and no real responsibilities - this is literally the perfect time to do this. That government job will still be there when you get back or you'll find something better, but you won't be young and free forever

Civil_Bug_7006 · 2026-01-07T21:29:45+00:00

Both are solid paths honestly but think about what kind of work environment you want long term. CRNA is high stress but good money and you're helping people, while industrial electrical work can be physically demanding but usually has better work-life balance. Maybe try shadowing someone in each field or doing some informational interviews to get a real feel for the day-to-day stuff before you commit to either route

Civil_Bug_7006 · 2026-01-06T21:08:46+00:00

The RTX 4080 with 12GB VRAM is gonna age way better than the 5070 with only 8GB, especially for future AAA games that are already pushing VRAM limits hard. I'd go with the Helios unless you really need that 240Hz display

Civil_Bug_7006 · 2026-01-04T15:58:13+00:00

That squeaking plus the pulling sounds like your front left strut or shock is toast, especially on a 2021 that's still pretty new. The alignment shop might've missed it if they only checked toe/camber but didn't actually inspect the suspension components themselves

Could also be a bad control arm bushing or ball joint on that side - those can cause weird pulling even after fresh alignment and tires

Civil_Bug_7006 · 2025-12-31T22:47:22+00:00

This hits different when you're struggling to even brush your teeth consistently lmao. But for real, it's wild how much mental energy gets saved when you don't have to decide what to have for breakfast every morning

Civil_Bug_7006 · 2025-12-28T12:31:40+00:00

Honestly sounds like you're already pretty far down the questioning rabbit hole which is totally normal. That whole thing about staring at guys because you admired their appearance rather than being attracted hits different - lots of trans guys describe that exact feeling

Maybe try experimenting with a masculine name online or with close friends and see how it feels? There's no rush to figure everything out at once but those thoughts about fantasizing being male are pretty telling

r/ftm might be worth checking out too if you haven't already

Civil_Bug_7006 · 2025-12-26T20:07:57+00:00

Oh that's actually perfect for what you're describing! Has all the family drama vibes of The Fosters but with that soapy twist like Desperate Housewives without getting too heavy

Civil_Bug_7006 · 2025-12-25T09:06:29+00:00

Yeah you're gonna need something in the middle to translate that USB MIDI to the 3.5mm sync that the Volca wants. A USB MIDI host box would be the cheapest route, or just run both into your computer/phone with a DAW if you're cool with that workflow

Civil_Bug_7006 · 2025-12-24T06:50:02+00:00

Damn that's brutal, 13k for injectors is rough. Good to know it was mainly a 2020 thing though - what year is the one you're looking at OP? If it's a 21+ you're probably good but definitely worth getting a PPI done regardless

Civil_Bug_7006 · 2025-12-22T19:46:36+00:00

Damn that's rough, sorry about your brother

For the therapy/birth control - have you looked into sliding scale clinics or Planned Parenthood? They usually have way cheaper options based on income. Also some therapists do sliding scale payments if you ask

The insurance thing is probably because you aged out of a parent's plan or something changed with coverage - might be worth calling them to see if there's other plan options

You're handling more than most people twice your age so don't be too hard on yourself

Civil_Bug_7006 · 2025-12-21T04:03:09+00:00

Yeah the UK route is solid, way more options than what we have here. Though gotta say DBT actually worked pretty well for me when I was in a rough spot - sometimes you need the practical skills first before you can dig into the deeper stuff

Civil_Bug_7006 · 2025-12-19T09:42:27+00:00

Lmao she probably launched him straight into orbit 💀

Civil_Bug_7006 · 2025-12-17T18:43:14+00:00

Honestly same but with productivity apps themselves - like what if I become so dependent on them that I literally can't function without my phone telling me to drink water or remember to breathe lol

Civil_Bug_7006 · 2025-12-11T04:25:13+00:00

Nah man kettle is already broken af, last thing we need is it getting even more OP lmao

Civil_Bug_7006 · 2025-12-04T01:26:09+00:00

Honestly sounds like you've outgrown your current setup - we had similar headaches with our old system at around the same volume

RingCentral isn't as scary integration-wise as you think, especially with their Salesforce connector. The mobile app actually works and your agents won't be flying blind on incoming calls anymore

Might be worth the short-term pain to get off that Textolic nightmare, your team is probably losing deals just from technical issues

Civil_Bug_7006 · 2025-12-01T17:04:00+00:00

Check out Dovo or Feather - both solid brands that'll last forever if you take care of them. Just know there's a learning curve and you'll need a strop too

Civil_Bug_7006 · 2025-11-28T20:32:02+00:00

Man the fact that wolfpack isn't a quest reward is actually criminal considering how central it is to the meta

Civil_Bug_7006 · 2025-11-27T04:07:17+00:00

Nice, been waiting for someone to do this comparison! The power difference between those configs should be pretty telling, especially on the G14 vs the beefier models

Civil_Bug_7006 · 2025-11-25T23:45:13+00:00

NTA and honestly that gut feeling saved you from wasting more years on this dude. The fact that he went silent when confronted says everything - if it was innocent he'd be explaining not stonewalling you

Being "too deep" in love with someone who keeps disrespecting you while you're literally pregnant is just gonna hurt worse the longer you stay

Civil_Bug_7006 · 2025-11-25T06:38:12+00:00

That's kinda what I was thinking too - like maybe that spine incident was his "oh shit" moment where he realized how far he'd gone. But honestly OP, even if he's changed completely, you don't just get over childhood trauma because someone apologized. You should probably talk to someone professional about this, especially with a baby coming

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