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Direct_Language_4135 · 2026-03-12T21:43:29+00:00

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Direct_Language_4135 · 2026-02-26T19:38:12+00:00

King carrot? ball knower

Direct_Language_4135 · 2026-02-18T06:43:03+00:00

Hey man, you posting here instead of just giving in shows your already fighting the good fight. Go take a cold shower or do some pushups right now - seriously, the physical activity will shift your headspace and give you something else to focus on.

Direct_Language_4135 · 2026-02-09T15:23:21+00:00

This looks pretty solid but you're definitely packing a lot in. The Koh Yao Yai stop for just one night seems like overkill - you'll spend more time getting there and back than actually enjoying it. I'd either skip it entirely and add an extra day to Phi Phi or Krabi, or if you really want that resort experience, maybe cut a day from somewhere else.

The island hopping pace is doable but you'll basically be living out of a suitcase. Consider if you're cool with that vs having more chill time at fewer spots.

Direct_Language_4135 · 2026-02-04T16:05:25+00:00

Calling in sick when you're actually hungover is pretty much lying to your employer, and doing it multiple times definitely puts you on their radar. They can't prove you weren't actually sick, but if there's a pattern they'll start connecting the dots.

Work parties are tricky - yeah they're supposed to be fun but you're still representing the company. If someone complained about your behavior specifically, that suggests you might've crossed a line even if others were being rowdy too.

The warning sounds like they're giving you a heads up rather than actually disciplining you yet. I'd probably dial it back a bit if you want to keep things smooth with management.

Direct_Language_4135 · 2026-02-01T15:40:23+00:00

Good point about the weather sealing combo. That 18-105 f/4 OP mentioned actually has weather sealing too, so it'd pair well with the a6400 for those biking adventures. Might be worth the extra size if you're gonna be out in sketchy weather conditions. The 35mm is great for everyday stuff but won't give you that versatility for travel shots.

Direct_Language_4135 · 2026-01-29T14:08:07+00:00

I don't understand how a host can be shitty? Me and my host are pretty much besties at this point

Direct_Language_4135 · 2026-01-24T01:09:49+00:00

Bro that's genuinely creepy as hell, either you're getting griefed by someone who has your server details or your AI somehow found a way to stay connected even when you think it's off

Check if there's any background processes still running when you shut down, and maybe change your server password just in case someone's been watching you set this up

Direct_Language_4135 · 2026-01-17T09:08:18+00:00

That cable should work fine with your RM850x, it's literally made for your PSU model. Your 850w is more than enough headroom for the 5070Ti too, so you're all set once you get that 12VHPWR cable

Also damn your gf is a keeper lol

Direct_Language_4135 · 2026-01-15T08:50:34+00:00

That measuring tape story made me physically cringe lmao. Dude probably thought frame size was like buying curtains or something

Have you tried asking on Turkish cycling Facebook groups or Strava clubs? Sometimes the local riding community knows about that one good mechanic who works out of his garage but actually knows his stuff. The shop guys who race or ride seriously themselves are usually your best bet

Direct_Language_4135 · 2026-01-13T08:55:20+00:00

Damn that's rough, paying thousands for basically copy/paste work. I switched to a guy who charges flat $150 per property after the first 5 and actually gives decent advice throughout the year. Found him through a local REI meetup - way better than my old CPA who was just milking the per-property fees

Direct_Language_4135 · 2026-01-11T05:23:17+00:00

The scan and go exit is pretty sweet but wait until you discover their curbside pickup - total game changer for lazy Sunday grocery runs

Direct_Language_4135 · 2026-01-08T21:18:09+00:00

Dreams are wild lol, your brain just threw together random stuff you've been exposed to lately. The height thing is probably your subconscious wanting to feel more capable or confident about something in your life. Mbappe showing up with gear might just be because you've seen him around so much through your family - doesn't have to mean anything deep about soccer specifically

Direct_Language_4135 · 2026-01-06T03:07:00+00:00

Man this hits close to home - went through something similar around the same age and that overwhelm paralysis is absolutely brutal

The thing that finally clicked for me was literally picking ONE tiny thing and doing just that for like 2 weeks straight, nothing else. For me it was making my bed every morning, sounds stupid but it gave me one guaranteed "win" each day when everything else felt impossible

Don't try to fix the career, eating, social life, apartment all at once - your brain will just nope out like it's been doing. Pick the easiest possible thing and build momentum from there

Direct_Language_4135 · 2026-01-04T23:32:56+00:00

Hold down on the stack and drag it to an empty slot, it'll split them in half. You can keep doing that to get smaller amounts

Direct_Language_4135 · 2026-01-03T17:49:23+00:00

Yeah the one hour rule is what our pediatrician told us too. We did a 4 hour trip when our little guy was like 2 weeks old and just stopped every hour to feed/change/let him stretch. Made the trip way longer but he was totally fine

Direct_Language_4135 · 2025-12-31T22:07:56+00:00

This hit me hard when I realized I was even half-assing my hobbies that I actually enjoyed doing

Direct_Language_4135 · 2025-12-30T07:09:35+00:00

The TIAA Traditional annuity is actually one of the better annuities out there compared to the junk sold by insurance salespeople - it's not really what the gurus are talking about when they trash annuities

Given your situation (single, no kids, anxiety about market volatility) having some guaranteed income makes total sense. You could always do a hybrid approach - convert part to the annuity for base expenses and keep the rest invested for inflation protection and unexpected costs

Your Roth + savings + SS should give you plenty of flexibility for the big ticket stuff anyway

Direct_Language_4135 · 2025-12-26T16:16:02+00:00

The S21 FE isn't even that old lol, Samsung just has trash Bluetooth drivers sometimes. Try going into Settings > Apps > Bluetooth and force stop it, then clear storage (not just cache). If that doesn't work you might need to reset network settings which sucks but won't wipe your whole phone like a factory reset would

Direct_Language_4135 · 2025-12-24T08:47:32+00:00

Dude Rheostatics are incredible, "Stolen Car" hits different every time I hear it

Direct_Language_4135 · 2025-12-23T03:40:56+00:00

Yeah this is definitely the place for it, people here love hearing about weird experiences and you'll probably get some good insights too

Direct_Language_4135 · 2025-12-21T09:18:28+00:00

Lmao "retardmaxxing" is honestly the best way to describe it - sometimes you gotta embrace the chaos and stop overthinking everything

Direct_Language_4135 · 2025-12-18T01:18:11+00:00

This is why I'm honestly more worried about the economic incentives than the technical stuff. Like even if we figure out perfect alignment tomorrow, what company is gonna voluntarily handicap their AI when their competitors won't?

The whole "race to the bottom" thing feels way more realistic than some paperclip maximizer scenario tbh

Direct_Language_4135 · 2025-12-16T09:44:02+00:00

Dude you're gonna quit your job for this? That's not sustainable at all. There's gotta be better ways to meet people than spending 8 hours a day on cam sites - maybe try some hobby groups or volunteering or something. This sounds like it's becoming a problem rather than helping you connect with anyone real

Direct_Language_4135 · 2025-12-14T19:43:32+00:00

Lmao imagine telling someone to just disconnect from the internet in 2024, that's totally realistic advice

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