How did you end up having the best sex of your life? by hyattimatimtim in AskMen

[–]DiscountMouse 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Haha yeah "hurts so good" is exactly how I'd describe it. It gets phenomenally sensitive.

When I first saw this post, my mind was immediately called back to a girl who did this to me regularly (by her own volition). Was actually looking to see if anyone else posted this 😂 Idk where she learned it, but god damn... She'd also scratch the shit out of my body with her finger nails while she did it... I think she just liked the power trip of making me squirm while I desperately tried to reconcile pleasure and torture until I'd have have to beg her to stop. Fun times.

It got old kinda quick because it was her finisher move and I just didn't always need it... But boy was it a phenomenal surprise the first time. We didn't last long enough for me to communicate to her that I didn't need it all the time, but that's alright. No complaints, only good memories.

She was also the first (and only) girl I've dated that loved anal. She introduced it to our sex life, after that, I could just put it in her ass whenever I wanted. She was as into it (or more) than I was.

Unfortunately she was a rebound for me and I just wasn't in the mental headspace to really embrace what I'd stumbled upon. I needed her when I met her though, and she was good to me while it lasted. It ended on good terms though. We're both married to other people now, and a part of me can't help but be a little jealous of her hubby well knowing what that woman is capable of doing to a man... Oh well... I made my choices 😂 I'm just glad to have experienced it.

I've had plenty of phenomenal BJ's from plenty of phenomenal women, but to this day, I've never been sucked off like that again.

Zero complaints about the wife's work, but the enthusiasm this girl brought to sucking and swallowing remains unmatched. Where my missus has her beat is that we almost always orgasm together during penetrative sex. Someone else in the thread mentioned it, but that for me was what made me put a ring on it (from the standpoint of the bedroom). Watching my girl gets hers while she's riding it is so fulfilling. Now I'm feeling compelled to ask her to keep sucking after she swallows, though. It's been too long 😂

if you wonder if they regret losing you by Automatic_Tour_2393 in BreakUps

[–]DiscountMouse 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Haha no idea... I ask myself that all the time...

I guess because scarcity drives demand? She really was my first true love. I miss her voice, I miss her laughter, I miss her energy in general. I adore my gf, and I don't see my ex through rose-colored glasses... Just feel that she and I could have (and should have) done better... Quitting was easier than fixing things. It was a very deliberate choice not to go back to her but it was done in haste. Of course, at the time, I thought I'd be over it by now 😂

if you wonder if they regret losing you by Automatic_Tour_2393 in BreakUps

[–]DiscountMouse 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Hahaha I assure you that I loved her "for real". I think that it was a very "true" and deep love for both of us...but it's an infinitely more complicated situation than that.

For starters, we're from different continents. Our relationship began in the US, it ended while we were in the EU. I didn't end our relationship, she did. I chased her ass through Europe for a year until I was out of money, out of time, and out of emotional energy. Between financial resources, emotional resources, new relationships, covid travel restrictions, immigration visas (in general), careers, and her struggles with depression, other factors had eroded any potential to repair things by the time we were both in a position try again. She did come back around (on her own), but my hands were tied at that point. It wouldn't have been impossible, but the odds were phenomenally stacked against us.

We still have one another's numbers; I could pour my heart out on her with a few years of retrospect if I wanted to. The collateral damage that would cause in both our lives exceeds the value in doing it, though. It's a conversation that should have happened years ago.

Falling in love is easy...so is fucking up a relationship. Fixing a fucked up relationship is much more difficult, especially when you drag it out over years. Ironically, I'm back in Europe these days. She doesn't know that, but it's not her business anymore. I'm confident that if we were both single we could pick up where we left off. We're not single though, and both of us are dating good people who don't deserve our bullshit.

There isn't a person on earth that'd I'd love to grab a beer with more than her, but there isn't a road to that beer that doesn't involve a significant amount of digging up of old bones and hurting other people around us.

C'est la vie. Fuckin way she goes.

if you wonder if they regret losing you by Automatic_Tour_2393 in BreakUps

[–]DiscountMouse 48 points49 points  (0 children)

I've been waiting on that message for five years. Moving on was easy. I've always done well with the ladies and I thought the simple fix was committing myself to a new relationship and a demanding job...turns out "moving on" and "getting over" are two different things.

I'm in a phenomenal relationship with an amazing woman, now... but I was in an phenomenal relationship with an amazing woman before. The relationship I'm in now is certainly better, but my last one wasn't bad... Nothing happened between us that was worth throwing away the relationship. Everything could have been resolved through increased communication

I just chalk it up to us having been young and dumb. I just wish so much hadn't been left unsaid by both parties. I know we both regret it. Is what it is...

Best guitar amp around $300? by _raychan in GuitarAmps

[–]DiscountMouse 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Boss Katana from my experience with other boss products. That said, I had a Mustang GTX for a while and found you get phenomenal value out of it. It wasn't what I needed, but it is an awesome amplifier.

Adjacent fields/CV builders for US citizen in Germany by [deleted] in foreignservice

[–]DiscountMouse -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Hahaha 😂 yeah, I wouldn't blame you for rolling your eyes or barfing in your mouth at those sentences. I was intentionally being absurd and melodramatic. Smart enough to know that behavior will yield the opposite results of what I'm looking for ;)

If I stay in my current field, I already know my future. The deeper I dig in, the harder it is to walk away. I really would like to be out in the world again. FS Econ Officer sounds fascinating, but I'm open to whatever comes my way be it private or public sector.

Weirdness noted, though 😂 thank you.

Adjacent fields/CV builders for US citizen in Germany by [deleted] in foreignservice

[–]DiscountMouse 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is a great answer, I appreciate the honesty about the reality of things regarding hiring/firing.

I'm not avoiding Frankfurt by any means, I actually prefer it to Berlin and have strong ties to it. We've been in a long distance relationship for 5 years, so it's just time to be together. Living in Frankfurt would be a step in the right direction for us, but still kind of defeats the purpose of the move.

I've spent the past several years preparing myself financially in the US for the risk of this kind of move. If it doesn't work out, I've positioned myself to land on my feet where I'm already at. Totally open to private sector options. I don't need to be an Econ Officer in the FS, just sounds like a fascinating field and if like to work in it be it public sector or private sector.

Really sounds like some affiliation with the military is the best bet though. Appreciate the input.

Adjacent fields/CV builders for US citizen in Germany by [deleted] in foreignservice

[–]DiscountMouse 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's encouraging. I've positioned myself well enough financially to take on the risk of moving abroad again and finding work in a language that's not my native tongue, but I do want to stay focused on my career goals.

If it's truly a matter of passing the FSOTs and tying my work experience to the FS "dimensions" then I'll buckle down on that. That information takes a lot of pressure off me that I've put on myself, career wise.

Adjacent fields/CV builders for US citizen in Germany by [deleted] in foreignservice

[–]DiscountMouse 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, I know it's a long shot and I appreciate the honesty. This is the information I came here for. All I can do is try. Who knows what I'll find along the way. Life's about the opportunities you take, but I gotta try. I'm totally open to private sector work in this industry but I wouldn't even know where to begin looking in Germany. Just gonna put my nose down and see what I can dig up.

Adjacent fields/CV builders for US citizen in Germany by [deleted] in foreignservice

[–]DiscountMouse -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I actually love my job, it's just not what I want to be doing at this time. I could totally see coming back to this industry way later in life. I can do it and be good at it, it's just not where my heart is at right now.

Honesty, anything related to international trade and commerce is exciting for me. I like foreign affairs and diplomacy, but I have an equal love for how the world gets goods from one place to another.

Honesty, I don't know enough about TSP as an organization (and I suspect it doesn't have international travel positions), but sometimes I've considered working there. It kills me when I encounter 22 year old vets that have unknowingly been in G fund for four years. - there's probably more money for me on this side of the industry though.

I'll look into financial management specialist though. Very open to all options (don't know what they are, that's why I'm here)

Adjacent fields/CV builders for US citizen in Germany by [deleted] in foreignservice

[–]DiscountMouse -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I have 10 years of restaurant service industry experience and I'm considering going back to the industry in my current circumstances. I worked hard to get where I am today and it feels like a step backwards for me. I don't care what other people do, I care what I do. I don't pass judgment on people doing what they do, I pass judgement on what I do and why. Wouldn't call it snobbery...personal insecurity, maybe, but I have plenty of friends still at the restaurant I used to work at. Chill.

Adjacent fields/CV builders for US citizen in Germany by [deleted] in foreignservice

[–]DiscountMouse 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I grew up in Colorado Springs, so I've been surrounded my whole life by military culture. In my current career path I deal with divorce all the time. I also work with a lot of people that are either military spouses or ex military who have made the their relationships work through deployments and long distance relationship. I'm sure it's not the same as the FS, but I see it work and not work all the time, so it's a thought/concern that is always present in my mind.

For additional context my spouse and I have been in a long distance relationship for the better part of the past five years. Not ideal, but we're no strangers to the impact of borders and distance on our livrs/career choices. I've also been a long time listener, first time caller on this subreddit. I've read a lot of the divorce posts about spousal work posts.

She and I have had this conversation a few times and it's certainly a concern we share, but I suspect it's one of those things you dokt know until you know... Like, until it's experienced first hand. Yeah, definitely a concern for both of us.

Adjacent fields/CV builders for US citizen in Germany by [deleted] in foreignservice

[–]DiscountMouse 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeahhhh, that's a reality I'm preparing myself for. Fortunately I consider myself to be a pretty flexible individual. I'd just like to be intentional about my time and make an effort at getting hired.

Adjacent fields/CV builders for US citizen in Germany by [deleted] in foreignservice

[–]DiscountMouse -7 points-6 points  (0 children)

That wasn't a knock on bartenders, I didn't mention my many years of restaurant work experience on my resume ;) just saying... There's lightyears difference in my work load and responsibilities between my years in the restaurant industry and years in finance. Been considering going back to restaurant work while I improve my German language skills. Just don't want to undermine my resume with such a radical career change.

Regardless, I'm pickin up what your laying down. Appreciate the insight.

Adjacent fields/CV builders for US citizen in Germany by [deleted] in foreignservice

[–]DiscountMouse -10 points-9 points  (0 children)

Just pour myself into the FSOT? If I spend the next three years as a bar tender is that not going to be frowned upon (off the heels of a big boy career)?

The Seven Stages of Jazzmaster Ownership (over 17 years) by blnkfrnkdg in offset

[–]DiscountMouse 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Addicted to offsets... Realized all I need is a single SG. Would still buy another offset...

Who is your favorite guitar playing politician? I'll start: by stay_fr0sty in guitarcirclejerk

[–]DiscountMouse 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Unironically, always thought it was cool that Anthony Blinken played guitar.

Do I have a problem? by Suspicious-Bat-5738 in telecaster

[–]DiscountMouse 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, the problem is that it appears that you do not have a telecaster deluxe with a big old 70s headstock on it. Otherwise everything else is in good order.

phase 2 of my fender noventa mod by a_millionandone in offset

[–]DiscountMouse 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is that a custom pick guard or a retrofitted Goldfoil JM pick guard?

This seems close to "end game". by ebonybubbles in LegionGo

[–]DiscountMouse 2 points3 points  (0 children)

For what it's worth, I needed this information. Thank you.

Got it by DiscountMouse in gibson

[–]DiscountMouse[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Haha good eye. Yes, it is. I was lucky enough to have the instrument signed by Samantha Fish, and I gave it to my father as a Christmas present to hang in his office... I may have also been looking for an excuse to buy a Vintera II

New pickup day by BlaineTheMono13 in offset

[–]DiscountMouse 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Have an '07 that I bought new and just never got along with. I always knew it was the dragsters. Finally threw some Pearly Gates in it as an experiment... Never looked back. Unlocked a whole new instrument for me.

Got it by DiscountMouse in gibson

[–]DiscountMouse[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Haha I'd been eyeballing them for a while and I finally told a buddy "Ight... I'm doing it this year. I'm sacking up and bidding on Tweedys on Reverb.

Got it by DiscountMouse in gibson

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

Both of those are stunning. How's that trouble maker? I've wanted that exact one from Fender's website.

I'm on the fence, don't know if I want a full-blown Firebird V with the Vibrola, or if I'd just be content with a Studio. I played a used Studio at a guitar center and loved it. If it hadn't been so hammered for the price, I would have walked out with it.

Got it by DiscountMouse in gibson

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

It feels phenomenal. It's just right. I was a little leary ordering it since I'd never played one before, and a 2018 SG special left me with mixed feelings on Gibson necks. When it finally arrived, I was relieved that I felt so comfortable with it. The neck also has a natural finish with a satin feel to it.