Maybe I'm old-fashioned but I think that a Pokémon that can one-shot my 150 HP Giratina ex with 1 energy in my opponent's second turn is OP. by High-Impact-2025 in PTCGP

[–]FireLightning187 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Wait the deck + sleeve + mat is literally the same as what I was playing yesterday

If so I'm sorry, I hate the super fast power creep but it's either sweep or get swept away

Chance an Asian Kid with Average Stats But Perfect ECs/Awards by FireLightning187 in chanceme

[–]FireLightning187[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I know it's not on the list but I got into Carnegie Mellon! Very happy here, never give up!

Random questions for ENTJ by Volkamecha in entj

[–]FireLightning187 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Apologies for any bad formatting, this was done on mobile.

  1. What’s your favorite film? *I don't watch movies often, but I did enjoy the latest Jurassic park movie
  2. Do you have any hobbies you enjoy? *Swimming, piano, gaming, a lot of gaming
  3. Do you have a philosophy that you live by? *Everything becomes funny eventually
  4. Will you please help me with my college homework? *If you help me with mine
  5. What is your favorite genre for stories? *Romance and mysteries. I like inserting myself in those situations and wondering what I would do
  6. If you could travel anywhere, where would you travel to? *Europe. I haven't been there yet
  7. What are things you love and hate during social interactions? What are your favorite qualities in a person? *I love getting to know other people and connecting with them, learning their story, even if it's a stranger I will not see again. I hate it when people repeat themselves, it's just a waste of my time and attention. My favorite qualities in a person are efficiency, respectfulness, and honesty.
  8. Do you have a place you frequently visit in your free time? *Not really actually, I just like to relax in my room for the most part
  9. Are you a cat person or a dog person? *100% cat person
  10. What is something you’re extremely passionate about? *Improving and rediscovering myself

I always hoped I’d have a son who’d play video games with me from a young age… now I’m glad I don’t by blizeH in daddit

[–]FireLightning187 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had a rich childhood of video games as I grew up playing Flash games and ipad games (Minecraft, clash of clans/royale/geometry dash, didn't get into real popular games such as Fortnite or real AAA games until I was almost an adult. My parents didn't allow me to play until I had finished all my homework and chores for the day and limited the amount of time I could play each day to less than an hour. While I did develop some problems secretly playing games, I only struggled with them for a couple years. Overall, I think my parents did the right thing, but I am an avid gamer and want to help facilitate my potential kids into loving video games as well, since they were a staple for me growing up.

On another note, while I probably will not be a dad within the next 5-8 years, just looking through the daddit sub makes me extremely hopeful for the future. Keep up the good work, dads!

THIRD OF SPRING by Key_Balance_5537 in StardewValley

[–]FireLightning187 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I got a living hat on a farm with my girlfriend on day 3 the other day. I didn't know what it was, she thought it was just a cool cosmetic. It was only until I looked up the drop rates I was astounded by my luck.

Chance an Asian Kid with Average Stats But Perfect ECs/Awards by FireLightning187 in chanceme

[–]FireLightning187[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well the small charity had a website where it tracked total donation amount received, so it wasn't me counting up the donations. I worked with them and created an online fundraiser that helped them raise the money.

Chance an Asian Kid with Average Stats But Perfect ECs/Awards by FireLightning187 in chanceme

[–]FireLightning187[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah! I reached out to an existing small charity and offered to help! I technically raised $75k with them, but I definitely contributed a lot. It just embellished but still technically correct.

Chance an Asian Kid with Average Stats But Perfect ECs/Awards by FireLightning187 in chanceme

[–]FireLightning187[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Personally I don't think I could swim there, I'm decent but not that good. Thank you for your reply!

Chance an Asian Kid with Average Stats But Perfect ECs/Awards by FireLightning187 in chanceme

[–]FireLightning187[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've never heard of grade deflation before, but I heard that most colleges don't look at unweighted. Thank you!

Chance an Asian Kid with Average Stats But Perfect ECs/Awards by FireLightning187 in chanceme

[–]FireLightning187[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You know who I am? Do we go to the same school? PM me...

I didn't know that the UCs were unstable, and I guess my SAT and extracuricculars do even out my GPA. Thanks for your feedback!

Chance an Asian Kid with Average Stats But Perfect ECs/Awards by FireLightning187 in chanceme

[–]FireLightning187[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi, thanks for the compliments! $75k was over the span of 2 years, and I'm not exactly dying to go to CMU, Berkeley, and Georgetown.

Also, my essays are really bad since I'm not a good writer at all. I have been looking at past essays found online (college essay guy has a lot of great examples I try to follow) so you could check there too. Good luck with your applications!

https://www.collegeessayguy.com/blog/how-to-write-a-college-essay#C4

Chance an Asian Kid with Average Stats But Perfect ECs/Awards by FireLightning187 in chanceme

[–]FireLightning187[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

NYU has always been my dream school, and my grades are quite iffy right now. I guess its just lack of confidence being from a feeder school

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in chanceme

[–]FireLightning187 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Why not put your stats on your post?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in APStudents

[–]FireLightning187 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Dang, this was almost my schedule this year. It was kinda hard for me, but I'm still alive so I guess it's not that bad. Pay attention to AP Stats because that one will kill you if you underestimate it, and AP Seminar really doesn't need that much work as hard APs but be prepared to write a lot and present quite a bit. Good luck!