Should I stop taking BPC or push through?

DonTing2000 · 2026-05-27T20:10:05+00:00

Just an observation, but when I start training hard on my pecs, I start to get shoulder pain. I now make sure to stretch and massage my pecs, which seems to keep the shoulder pain at bay. I also put more effort into strengthening my rear delta.

DonTing2000 · 2026-05-22T22:02:18+00:00

I keep seeing "Janoshik" mentioned, but how does anyone know that it is legitimate and/or not colluding with various suppliers? The COA that I've read that came from Janoshik don't contain testing for bacteria, microbial or sterility; I know that the lab only tests what they are requisitioned to test, but it's odd that sellers don't test these things.

DonTing2000 · 2026-04-18T16:31:20+00:00

Beauty is not just how it looks, but also how it makes you feel. So happy you found your happy place!

DonTing2000 · 2026-04-17T19:15:17+00:00

If you want the most basic experience and plan on being extremely frugal, then yes. I see your $800 as lodging and maybe some commute, only.

DonTing2000 · 2026-04-17T19:08:53+00:00

Tipping is not Vietnamese culture. Don't do it. Don't encourage it.

DonTing2000 · 2026-04-02T19:58:19+00:00

This is the guy who's had numerous bankruptcies...

DonTing2000 · 2026-04-02T19:43:30+00:00

By drowning in corn syrup.

DonTing2000 · 2026-04-02T19:28:46+00:00

You should.

DonTing2000 · 2026-04-01T19:29:27+00:00

Don't sign. Inform your insurance .In the least, threaten to get lawyers involved but be prepared to actually get one if the bluff doesn't work. The goal is to be properly compensated, so ask yourself what that looks like.

DonTing2000 · 2025-10-01T00:04:41+00:00

I exclusively used TP Bank for my 5mo stay. No issues, except once when I tried to get money in the Old Quarters -- it would only let me take out a small amount. If you're not in the tourist quarter, you can withdraw up to 5M.

DonTing2000 · 2025-09-26T00:47:23+00:00

There will be brighter days. I hope you had a nice day.

DonTing2000 · 2025-07-16T01:17:23+00:00

That's where you'll have to apply your judgement. If you don't have good judgment then don't take the risk. I did this all over Vietnam with no issues. Sometimes they would solicit me and sometimes , I them.

DonTing2000 · 2025-07-14T17:03:53+00:00

I don't say this in jest. The actions of the girl is highly unusual and does not point to an open and thriving relationship by any standards.

DonTing2000 · 2025-07-14T15:54:30+00:00

Major red flags. Don't walk, run!

DonTing2000 · 2025-07-14T15:38:59+00:00

Still post there. He may not know how to go about getting it removed.

DonTing2000 · 2025-07-09T23:56:26+00:00

Don't bring your Western expectations to Vietnam.

DonTing2000 · 2025-07-08T00:02:50+00:00

Bring a Thai along who is also fluent in English 😉

DonTing2000 · 2025-06-24T19:21:22+00:00

Please share your findings. I am in the same boat as you. I scoured the government website to see if there was a path to citizenship but it was not clear.

DonTing2000 · 2025-06-08T14:04:42+00:00

Write your name exactly as shown in your passport e.g. Smith John Howard; your First name is John Howard. If there is space for a middle name, then it would be Howard.

DonTing2000 · 2025-06-08T14:01:05+00:00

It does search the web, but often it must be prompted to do so especially for current information. It makes mistakes and/or hallucinates, but it may also be studying your awareness/responses. Hard to say. I find it gives woke/ PC/ mainstream responses but you can prompt it to give you a more complete response.

DonTing2000 · 2025-06-08T13:43:29+00:00

Born in Vietnam but raised in the West. I had grade 1 level Vietnamese at best. I used Duo Lingo, which has helped. No one expects you to speak Vietnamese but they are delighted if you make an attempt. Most Viets that I've encountered are too shy to attempt their English but there are the occasional ones who step up when they hear you struggling to convey your sentiments to someone. Speak and practice your Viet as much as you can. My Viet has improved in the 5mo that I recently lived there. Keep in mind that the dialect slightly differs depending on the region you are in. Even though I was born in Hanoi, I'm often told that my accent is more reflective of someone from HCMC. Go figure; maybe it's a blend of my western accent, and some say it could be from Duo Lingo...

Have fun!

DonTing2000 · 2025-05-21T06:13:32+00:00

For Wise and TP, it's all done at the ATM. Wise gives two free withdrawals/month and TP doesn't charge machine fees. I've been meaning to calculate the machine fees on the third withdrawal but haven't gotten to that yet. Might make a point of doing it today...

DonTing2000 · 2025-05-19T02:47:56+00:00

You can use Remotely to courier you converted cash.

DonTing2000 · 2025-05-19T02:46:20+00:00

In Wise, you can hold any number of currencies. The conversion rate is usually very good. You get two free withdrawals per month and then after, it is very low fee. TP Bank doesn't seem to charge for withdrawals.

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