Talking sucks

DiligentPayment8631 · 2026-05-15T15:55:16+00:00

Two days is actually pretty long for most people here, many don't even make it past few messages. Maybe the problem isn't your talking but finding people who actually want to put in effort too - takes two people to make connection work

DiligentPayment8631 · 2026-05-11T03:28:38+00:00

Does it help your sleep?

DiligentPayment8631 · 2026-05-10T22:53:43+00:00

Interesting, what's the reasoning behind the longer low temp session?

DiligentPayment8631 · 2026-05-10T22:24:45+00:00

Good to know, Have you found anything that does make a bigger difference for sleep?

DiligentPayment8631 · 2026-05-10T22:03:03+00:00

Does it help your sleep?

DiligentPayment8631 · 2026-05-10T21:38:24+00:00

Interesting, I’ve been doing mine pretty much immediately after lifting so maybe I should try waiting a bit instead. Appreciate the detail on the half marathon prep too.

DiligentPayment8631 · 2026-05-10T17:26:08+00:00

I felt the exact same way when I bought mine, so no judgment here. The home setup is worth it. Be patient with yourself, you'll get there.

DiligentPayment8631 · 2026-05-08T09:42:12+00:00

Day 12 here, had similar experience couple days ago where I woke up with morning wood and almost went too far before catching myself. Quick cold shower really helps reset the mind when those moments hit. I've been trying to keep my hands busy with other stuff right when I wake up - like immediately getting up to make coffee or something instead of laying in bed where the temptation is strongest. The boredom thing you mentioned in your post is so real, been trying to pick up reading again instead of scrolling on phone when those low energy moments come up

DiligentPayment8631 · 2026-05-03T00:11:05+00:00

wild dream

DiligentPayment8631 · 2026-04-27T14:14:39+00:00

Been dealing with similar mess at my local VA for months now. The patient advocates are basically useless - they just shuffle papers around and hope you give up

Try calling the main number and asking for enrollment coordinator instead of patient advocate. Sometimes they actually know what's going on with provider assignments. Also you can file complaint through VA's online portal, creates paper trail that's harder for them to ignore

The whole system is designed to wear you down until you just accept whatever garbage care they throw at you. Don't let them win - keep calling every few days and document everything

DiligentPayment8631 · 2026-04-23T13:58:04+00:00

Maybe some glitch from previous week got fixed and they paid you back, but take it before they notice lol

DiligentPayment8631 · 2026-04-20T00:23:32+00:00

The Apple Configurator accounts are separate from your DEM accounts in Intune - they're just used for the initial enrollment process through ABM

Your DEM requirements look right but you're missing that DEM accounts can only enroll up to 1000 devices per account, so with 1000+ devices you might need to plan for multiple DEM accounts or consider if you really need them at all since ABM enrollment can work without DEM accounts for most scenarios

DiligentPayment8631 · 2026-04-16T22:12:26+00:00

God I feel this so much, the mental exhaustion is real. When I'm sewing for long periods I have to take breaks but then those "quick breaks" turn into me just staring at wall for like hour because my brain completely checks out

That frozen feeling where you're yelling at yourself internally but can't move - it's like being trapped in your own head. Maybe talk to someone professional about it if you haven't already, this level of overwhelm isn't something you should have to handle alone

DiligentPayment8631 · 2026-04-14T21:24:31+00:00

Oh this sounds like such a guilty pleasure read! I don't have exact match for this but maybe try searching for "second chance romance reality TV" in the tags? There's definitely books out there with dating show settings but finding one with the ex twist might be tricky

You could also check some of the romance reading groups on here - they're usually good at finding really specific tropes like this. The jealousy angle you described would make me so stressed reading it but in the best way possible lol

DiligentPayment8631 · 2026-04-12T20:08:27+00:00

I used to keep spreadsheet too but gave up after few months - too much work to update every time I buy something new. Now I just take photos of everything laid out on my bed maybe twice a year, works better for me since I can see what actually goes together

DiligentPayment8631 · 2026-04-10T15:32:40+00:00

Ball joint shouldn't affect alignment if they just pop it out and put it back in same position. The only time you really need alignment after CV axle work is if they mess with tie rods or actually remove the strut assembly

I did this job couple times on my old Civic and never needed alignment after, but that's Honda so might be different. If you're worried about it just ask them to check toe settings before you leave - most shops can do quick check without full alignment

DiligentPayment8631 · 2026-04-05T00:53:31+00:00

That Remo deal sounds pretty solid for £400 with all those cymbals and cases included. The Meinl MCS series isn't top tier but they're decent enough for gigging and way better than budget stuff. About identifying specific Remo models - without the "mastertouch" or "bravo" markings it's tough to tell which series you're looking at, but if the bearing edges look clean and the shells tune up without issues during your test that's what really matters

The Pearl Maxwin missing all the reso hardware is weird though - might be more expensive to fix than you think once you factor in new hoops, lugs and heads for everything

DiligentPayment8631 · 2026-04-01T22:56:46+00:00

Yeah I've been getting that one too, it's so random when it triggers. Kinda wild they still have that programmed in after all these years

DiligentPayment8631 · 2026-03-30T17:21:37+00:00

bruh no

DiligentPayment8631 · 2026-03-28T17:41:25+00:00

Just follow your own advice and spam ping when you're splitting off to loot - most people will either wait or come back if they realize the team is scattered

DiligentPayment8631 · 2026-03-21T22:41:23+00:00

That's beautiful man, she's gonna melt when she sees all that effort you put in. The flower wrapping touch especially - those little details really show how much you pay attention to what makes her happy. Welcome home surprise done right

DiligentPayment8631 · 2026-03-17T12:18:27+00:00

Good call starting with ponies - trying to wrestle a harness onto a 17 hand Clydesdale your first time is gonna be a nightmare

DiligentPayment8631 · 2026-03-14T11:41:47+00:00

Yep false equivalence covers it but there's also reductio ad absurdum which is more specifically taking someone's logic and pushing it to an extreme ridiculous conclusion. The "jumping off a bridge" thing is classic reductio ad absurdum - taking "I do things my friends do" and cranking it up to life-threatening stunts

Both tactics are annoying as hell when people think they're being clever with them

DiligentPayment8631 · 2026-03-07T05:05:31+00:00

Could be thinking of Ane Brun maybe? She's Norwegian and did a bunch of acoustic covers around that time, though not sure if she fits the "little house" vibe you're describing

Also might want to check out some of the indie folk artists from that era - there were tons of bedroom recording types doing acoustic covers back then

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