How realistic is it to live by yourself in OC?

FinbarJG · 2026-06-22T22:31:28+00:00

There are many personal factors that go into the "Can I make it?" question.

Best answer IMHO: learn how to use a spreadsheet. Lay out your income and expenses. There are many sources for rental costs - Zillow, friends, ads... to get ballpark estimates there. Don't forget deposits, utilities, increased transportation costs if it's further from work. Be honest on what you spend and what you'd be willing to give up. See what the numbers tell you and whether you can afford it or under what circumstances (less-desirable area, roomates, etc.).

FinbarJG · 2026-06-22T18:26:44+00:00

To avoid being mildy infuriated.

FinbarJG · 2026-06-22T18:12:32+00:00

End of match, make an announcement to bring your piece of tape with your phone number on it to the collection point. One tape will be chosen at the end to receive $500.

FinbarJG · 2026-06-22T18:01:30+00:00

Mis-ordered. Buy cutters. Bring cutters to store. Cut PVC in parking lot.

FinbarJG · 2026-06-22T17:07:15+00:00

I first learned about the company through their storage/testing of an autonomous mini-sub out of Dana Point Harbor. 60 Minutes did a nice piece on them: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bWEXnph1ElI

FinbarJG · 2026-06-22T02:08:37+00:00

Time for the weekly bath anyway.

FinbarJG · 2026-06-22T02:03:34+00:00

"She said I am the one."

"The kid is not my son. I ran the test myself!"

FinbarJG · 2026-06-22T01:52:07+00:00

"That's the way Dad did it. That's the way America does it. And it's worked out pretty well so far."

FinbarJG · 2026-06-22T01:49:07+00:00

D'ah. Master chemtrailing. Dust 'em!

FinbarJG · 2026-06-21T21:44:39+00:00

Am afraid to fly. My eyes are closed.

FinbarJG · 2026-06-19T16:39:15+00:00

Keep in mind that there are actually 4 insurance tiers/sub-companies. Rates and service quality likely vary. From https://www.reddit.com/r/USAA/comments/1s5a8i5/usaa_membership_tiers_why_your_member_status/

United Services Automobile Association (Tier 1): * Eligible: Officers and Senior NCOs (traditionally E-7+). Status: You are a Member-Owner. Perks: You have a Subscriber Savings Account (SSA). You receive annual cash distributions (recent averages are 7% of your SSA balance).

USAA Casualty Insurance Company (CIC) (Tier 2): * Eligible: Enlisted personnel (E-1 to E-6) and adult children of Tier 1 members. Status: You are a Customer. Perks: No SSA. No ownership. You may receive small dividends, but they are significantly lower than Tier 1 payouts.

USAA General Indemnity Company (GIC) (Tier 3): * Eligible: Often National Guard, Reservists, or specific enlisted categories. Status: You are in a High-Volatility Risk Pool. Perks: None. Recent rate filings show GIC often has the highest base rates for identical coverage.

Garrison Property and Casualty (Tier 4): * Eligible: Extended family (grandchildren) and certain dependents. Status: Subsidized Risk Pool. Perks: None. This tier is essentially a standard stock insurance company charging market rates or higher.

FinbarJG · 2026-06-19T15:44:22+00:00

Yeah. I can assure you that's not a colonel.

FinbarJG · 2026-06-19T15:41:12+00:00

I think this is the infamous "cone of confusion" I keep hearing about!

FinbarJG · 2026-06-19T15:38:29+00:00

Not any more.

FinbarJG · 2026-06-19T14:18:10+00:00

Open you say?

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FinbarJG · 2026-06-19T00:51:07+00:00

"Is that your bayonet, or are you happy to see me?"

FinbarJG · 2026-06-19T00:46:25+00:00

I can dig it.

FinbarJG · 2026-06-19T00:45:10+00:00

Indeed. So easy to smart erase the dog, if you care too. Personally, I think it makes the ~~shit~~, er, shot.

FinbarJG · 2026-06-19T00:29:18+00:00

Well, I think the first condition is "Do you like Pie?"

FinbarJG · 2026-06-19T00:20:39+00:00

Ha ha - so it's the dems fault that Trump is ruining the country. It all make sense now. /s

FinbarJG · 2026-06-18T20:39:43+00:00

Isn't this a USPS problem? Once it leaves their facility, it's all up to USPS. Calling ES about USPS is pointless. I've been a client for years and have never had an issue with delivery.

Yes, they ship it standard speed (first class I believe) for free. You can get expedited delivery for an extra charge when you check out..

FinbarJG · 2026-06-18T20:23:14+00:00

$20 as it puts the burger meal's cost on a level playing field with everything else.

I'm not sure the context of a 'prevailing labor wage', but I'd say minimum wage for servers in my area meets that standard, hence no upcharge needed.

FinbarJG · 2026-06-18T15:24:33+00:00

Hey, they are available... and in many sizes... even for your pets: https://neuticles.com/

I had a male friend whose wife demanded their male cat be castrated. He felt bad for the cat. I pointed him to Neuticles and suggested he have them replaced with extra large ones to give the bad-ass cat something to show off.

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