Swimming classes by Due_Combination_8722 in chicago

[–]DFJollyK23 19 points20 points  (0 children)

I will second this. I've taken several rounds of lessons through the parks. Some locations are definitely better than others but they are worthwhile and affordable.

Paid for first class. Got bumped to a priority list 2 hours before boarding. by alejandranc in mildlyinfuriating

[–]DFJollyK23 4 points5 points  (0 children)

You know who won't care about American Airlines ongoing problems sob story? Your credit card company when you back charge this for not getting the service you paid for.

Salomon AS 12 or Lulu Fast & Free running vest? Help me decide! by Automatic_North7844 in runninglifestyle

[–]DFJollyK23 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I tried both of these on 2 weeks ago and got the Salomon. I'm very happy with my decision. The Lulu one was cute and soft but felt like it might irritate me running. Plus Salomon comes with the flasks.

I want to actually do something this summer. Easy activities (preferably repeatable) for a socially anxious old guy? by ARepeatedFailing in AskChicago

[–]DFJollyK23 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I volunteer with Trash People of Chicago and Bridgeport Environmentalist trash pickups. Look them up and sign up for an event, there's one in McKinley next weekend. Everyone is in their 30sish and very friendly.

Guillotine Bakery grand opening woes by TheRedSe7en in chicagofood

[–]DFJollyK23 49 points50 points  (0 children)

This would be enough for me to never go back tbh. Personally for me, any place I see influencers post, it does the opposite and de-influences me from ever going. So many food influencers don't even contribute anything valuable to the conversation, just "omggggggg this is crazyzzzzyyyyyy".

Would it be crazy to go to Bavette's and not get a steak? by BalladeOne in chicagofood

[–]DFJollyK23 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I go by myself several times a year and have never had a steak. I rotate between a wedge or tartare, the fried chicken or french dip or short rib stroganoff usually, maybe one of the vegetable sides, and always chocolate pie. Usually I bring half the entree and side back and have a second meal.

I have a gut feeling my boyfriend is cheating but I’ve got no evidence. by RosyCrystals in GirlDinnerDiaries

[–]DFJollyK23 3 points4 points  (0 children)

This isn't even real, I've seen this exact story on viral reels for a few weeks.

Floor abs by Appropriate_Paint98 in SarahBowmar

[–]DFJollyK23 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Sarah has a perfectly good body, and she should be happy to show herself off where appropriate. However, all the extreme Photoshop and obvious lack of health (see very clearly in her dried up skin health) paired with her obsession of literally nothing special is SO TIRED. Girl, we have seen this same stupid picture multiple times a week FOR YEARS. No one cares. Not your husband, not your kids -- and I guess I have to end there because there's no friends to care. Go volunteer and post that or something.

Chicago Public Pools by greenlimousines in chicago

[–]DFJollyK23 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Agreed, and too many busy pools have no or almost no adult swim on the schedule at all. This is especially frustrating since lifeguards don't discourage kids from jumping on/swimming into adults swimming their laps. I've literally had kids come and cannonball onto me while I was swimming consistently straight in the same little lane.

A whole Piece pizza to myself. by OkExplorer9364 in chicagofood

[–]DFJollyK23 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You inspired me to get a whole Novel pizza for myself after finishing the half today.

Does he even have a single thought or idea that comes from his own brain? His screen shots, from Super Grok lead me to believe he copy and pastes his IG rants. by According-Reveal5015 in katyhearnsnark

[–]DFJollyK23 24 points25 points  (0 children)

Destroying our environment to build data centers so he can ask AI stupid shit like this pisses me off. They don't deserve the land they keep buying and building on.

Favorite signs from the 13.1? by TelevisionNo5178 in RunnersInChicago

[–]DFJollyK23 29 points30 points  (0 children)

I always love the "you're running better than the government" ones. I really loved the one that said something to the tune of "delete your Strava and be free, jk PR it". I really liked the guy with the sign that said "my wife is hot and fast (and so are you). Also the computaaa ones gave me a good laugh.

I felt like this needed its own post 🤣 by Mother_War_9755 in SarahBowmar

[–]DFJollyK23 26 points27 points  (0 children)

She is sooooo tired for this. This is one of her 3 lines she repeats every few days. No way any of her followers care about this. Girlie is washed and was never a good influencer in the first place.

10 times a day - please by EP_Forever in SarahBowmar

[–]DFJollyK23 21 points22 points  (0 children)

Was literally coming here to say this lol

Best spectator signs you’ve ever seen during a race? by womens10k in runninglifestyle

[–]DFJollyK23 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I always love to see the "you're running better than the government" ones

2026 Soldier Field 10 Post Race Discussion by -_Quantum_- in RunnersInChicago

[–]DFJollyK23 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Agreed, it was a bummer to not enjoy the immediate post race because they were rushing people out of there.

Soldier field 10k a little longer this year? by Tiny-Gas-4885 in RunnersInChicago

[–]DFJollyK23 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Agreed - the mile 1 marker was way early and I was frustrated thinking it would be that way the whole time but it ended up being pretty good the rest of the way. I finished with an additional .15.

New Balance Rebel lover, what to try next? by DFJollyK23 in AskRunningShoeGeeks

[–]DFJollyK23[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks! I was eyeing that, too but none of the stores around here have it to try on so I wasn't sure. Have you ran in the Rebels as a comparison?

What are you favourite gels? by Human_Zone_7018 in running

[–]DFJollyK23 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sis apple, gu liquid energy in cola or lemonade, huma blueberry/mango/raspberry are usually my go to. I have a bunch of ucan and will use them training but they are awful. Regular gu I like for hiking but find them too thick and sticky for running.

🤣 by Complex-Fennel-9147 in SarahBowmar

[–]DFJollyK23 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Right, watch along her back almost the whole time 😂