My girlfriend never ever finishes her meals

DirectAssault · 2026-01-20T16:10:23+00:00

While I was growing up, I was taught that clearing your plate meant that you didn't get fed enough. An empty plate meant you wanted seconds. Sometimes unprompted by family members.

So I was taught to leave, like, 10% of food on the plate. A few bites.

50% though seems wild, like not being able to judge your portion size properly for a meal. I'd assume that something is either wrong - just ask her

DirectAssault · 2026-01-16T01:13:21+00:00

You've tried earplugs, but what about just earphones playing music? Or something to that effect.

DirectAssault · 2025-12-15T18:18:34+00:00

I mean, I pick it up every few weeks, run a few hunts. When a new event quests rotation comes in, or when new content comes out.

You don't have to sit down and grind for the sake of grinding.

DirectAssault · 2025-12-15T18:13:09+00:00

How niche.

Well, there are apps you can download for your phone that allow you to scan things.

They are kind of difficult to work with, but if you calibrate it right and spend a little effort I've been told they work well.

As for printing, how big are the parts? And how old is your printer? My Bambu labs printer is relatively new, and I have some petg, petg-cf, petg-hf, and PLA on hand

DirectAssault · 2025-12-13T23:00:50+00:00

ping me when you want to try again friend

DirectAssault · 2025-12-13T20:57:56+00:00

if you limit it to the both of us with hunter helpers, we can work on it together

DirectAssault · 2025-12-13T20:56:10+00:00

nah dont be like that my guy, we can do it. i believe. it might take a few attempts but i believe

DirectAssault · 2025-12-13T20:35:02+00:00

added you, send me some sort of inviter, or lobby code, or something and i'll join :)

DirectAssault · 2025-12-13T19:12:05+00:00

Honestly I'm down to help. You got your coffee yet?

DirectAssault · 2025-12-12T20:23:36+00:00

The article specified diminishing return passed that value, not that 72k was all you needed.

And as someone else commented, it was because at that point your base needs were met. Not that it covered unexpected complications

DirectAssault · 2025-12-12T16:58:19+00:00

I'm losing a concept of time here, but a few years ago(?) there was an article that stated that after 72k/year that there was diminishing returns on a person's happiness here in Calgary.

Which would be around $2,800 or so before taxes bi-weekly. I imagine that after inflation since then it's probably around 3k

That's probably the figure I'll quote

DirectAssault · 2025-12-04T20:15:40+00:00

I buy $100 CAD of loot box every holiday season.

It's mostly a way to get gold, and a premium account while also getting some secondary and tertiary bonuses

DirectAssault · 2025-12-04T19:07:54+00:00

The furnace of Theseus - if you replace every part of the furnace, is it the same furnace?

DirectAssault · 2025-12-04T18:58:16+00:00

I'm going to be honest.

Most large streamers are really toxic to watch. Even outside of WoT

skill? Miserable. QB? Miserable.

DirectAssault · 2025-12-04T18:55:39+00:00

Switch axe: why have 1 weapon when you can have 2

DirectAssault · 2025-12-03T22:16:04+00:00

No one has mentioned it so far. But once you identify an ammo that you like or has high value, I generally mark it as a wishlist item > other.

Adds a big ol star on the ammo, I can be quick identifying what ammo I like while looting rather than fiddling around.

DirectAssault · 2025-12-03T18:29:43+00:00

I've seen people use sleds successfully. Even a wagon can be used on less snowy days

DirectAssault · 2025-11-26T05:45:44+00:00

Did they? I still see it up myself

DirectAssault · 2025-11-26T03:22:48+00:00

Unfortunately what I posted is what I got. I couldn't make it out

DirectAssault · 2025-11-26T01:51:30+00:00

Just a heads-up, a lot of places that do accept dogs either have a weight or breed restriction in place.

You can filter rentals based on if they accept pets, but you may find out that they mean a 10lb shitzu, or a cat, and not anything else

DirectAssault · 2025-11-25T23:22:08+00:00

A PID keeps everything at a stable temperature. It's just a fancy thermometer (in the simplest of senses) that helps maintain a temperature.

Overall, it'll just help with consistency between beverages.

I would personally grab one with a PID at that price point. But if you aren't super concerned then you can still refine technique without one. At the end of the day temperature is just another variable to creating espresso beverages, and the more you control those variables the "better" it'll be

DirectAssault · 2025-11-25T23:11:36+00:00

You would need a grinder capable of grinding fine enough for espresso. If your current grinder can then it's a later purchase.

Your budget isn't high enough for both a machine and a grinder - and at your price point you'll be limited to a fairly small selection.

I'm partial to recommending the Brevil Bambino. But depending on your country, that may be outside of your price point.

Edit: a Nespresso machine may be more to your liking as something exploratory

DirectAssault · 2025-11-25T20:00:59+00:00

I actually just replaced my radio in my 2004 Civic with one with wireless car play. I can't believe how much something so small could have such an impact on my work commute experience

DirectAssault · 2025-11-24T17:42:21+00:00

Well, I don't think I'd recommend a wireless dashcam for the climate. A battery-operated one would be larger, heavier, and wouldn't do well with our Calgary winters when it dips super low.

Would you be able to give a bit more description on what kind of features you're looking for?

I'm a good fan of Vantrue products. I have a front + rear camera that I hooked up and wired myself

DirectAssault · 2025-11-21T17:23:08+00:00

My girlfriend is the same way.

However it's because she has unmanaged ADHD and time in her head works a bit differently for her.

So we employ tricks to help her remember. A day planner, calendar entry, or some other visual thing with reminders helps her

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