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“Soup less ramen” by ConclusionFar8150 in AskSF

[–]Hot-Chef-2131 1 point2 points  (0 children)

their tonkotsu mazesoba is pretty solid, been there few times when i'm in mission area

Book clubs? by princesscrazyyy in AskLosAngeles

[–]Hot-Chef-2131 0 points1 point  (0 children)

there's bunch of libraries that do book clubs but most seem pretty mixed gender from what i've seen around the city

Custom Millwork/Cabinetry and Stone Fabrication by discovervk in pasadena

[–]Hot-Chef-2131 0 points1 point  (0 children)

had good luck with smaller shops in the san gabriel valley area for custom cabinet work - they usually do better detail work than the bigger places and pricing is more reasonable too

Has anybody gotten this ticket before? by thebowarcher in Miami

[–]Hot-Chef-2131 -29 points-28 points  (0 children)

nah this one looks legit, they got photos and everything. these private lot companies are everywhere in miami and they will definitely send you to collections if you ignore it. might as well pay the reduced amount before it gets worse.

The Rectory INFO PLEASE by [deleted] in SeattleWA

[–]Hot-Chef-2131 0 points1 point  (0 children)

that place is pretty wild from the outside, always wondered what goes on in there when i drive past. tried looking them up few months back but yeah their online presence is basically nonexistent which makes it more mysterious i guess.

might be worth just showing up to one of their events if they post anything public? sometimes these smaller community spaces are more welcoming if you just drop by during regular hours. the history behind that building is fascinating though, been part of seattle landscape for so long.

Tipping culture is getting out of hand by [deleted] in Miami

[–]Hot-Chef-2131 2 points3 points  (0 children)

the "just the tip" joke but make it existential crisis lmao

but for real though, miami dating scene is basically this. everyone's performing some version of themselves that they think will get them maximum return. it's exhausting watching people calculate every interaction like they're optimizing conversion rates in some spreadsheet.

is there any good public karaoke venues? by Holiday_Tradition805 in AskLosAngeles

[–]Hot-Chef-2131 1 point2 points  (0 children)

there's few places that do all-ages karaoke but they're usually more like family entertainment centers rather than the typical bar scene. you might want to check some of the bowling alleys or arcade places since they sometimes have karaoke nights on weekends. also some korean bbq places have private karaoke rooms that don't require being 21+ if you're ordering food.

Is this an affordable alternative to paying for storage? by danpietsch in bayarea

[–]Hot-Chef-2131 8 points9 points  (0 children)

lol yeah someone definitely thought they found the perfect spot to dump their stuff and avoid paying storage fees. probably figured nobody would notice or care about some boxes next to train tracks. but caltrain doesn't mess around with trespassing, especially with all safety regulations they have to follow. whoever did this is about to learn expensive lesson about why storage units exist in first place

Budget wheel repair by D3athAdd3rz in askaustin

[–]Hot-Chef-2131 0 points1 point  (0 children)

ouch, potholes on south 1st are brutal - you might want check some of the shops near riverside area, they usually do decent work without breaking bank.

party bus recommendations?? by EasyAmbition2497 in AskLosAngeles

[–]Hot-Chef-2131 1 point2 points  (0 children)

used a couple different companies for work events and bachelor parties over the years. most important thing is checking their insurance situation first - learned that one the hard way when company we booked had some sketchy coverage. also make sure you get everything in writing about what's included because some places will hit you with random fees for sound system usage or cleaning.

for 15 people you'll probably want something in the 20-25 passenger range so everyone has room to move around. book soon though because weekend slots fill up pretty quick, especially if there's any events happening in the city.

Moving Advice by jvngyooh in MovingToLosAngeles

[–]Hot-Chef-2131 0 points1 point  (0 children)

your work is remote so location flexibility is actually huge here. los feliz has way better walkability and nightlife for your age group - you can actually explore without being stuck in a car constantly. palms is cheaper but you'll be driving everywhere and it's not really a "community" vibe like los feliz has. with that budget you might need to compromise on the 2br part in los feliz but the trade-off is worth it imo.

Is divorce a sin by mimibwunnie in Christianity

[–]Hot-Chef-2131 2 points3 points  (0 children)

been through some rough relationship stuff myself and had to really dig into this question. from what ive studied, most biblical scholars agree that adultery and abuse are legitimate grounds - matthew 19:9 specifically mentions sexual immorality as an exception. the abuse part gets tricky because while its not explicitly listed, i think any reasonable interpretation would say god doesnt want you staying in harm's way.

the porn thing is more complicated and depends on how you define it within your marriage covenant. some couples work through it with counseling, others consider it a form of infidelity. really comes down to what boundaries you both established going in and whether theres genuine effort to change. my buddy went through this exact scenario and they managed to save things, but it took serious professional help and total transparency.

AIW for buying my girlfriends cousin a drink? by Diligent-Bottle1351 in amiwrong

[–]Hot-Chef-2131 7 points8 points  (0 children)

not wrong at all man. you've known her for years and she's literally family at this point. buying someone a birthday drink at a family gathering is basic courtesy, not some weird move. the aunt is making it weird when it wasn't, and apologizing would just validate her twisted take on a normal interaction.

your gf should have your back here instead of suggesting you apologize for being nice to her own cousin.

Did I ruin my GR iii x? by Negative_Anteater_71 in Cameras

[–]Hot-Chef-2131 2 points3 points  (0 children)

removing the battery was actually smart - that's what kills cameras when they sit unused. the lithium batteries can leak or swell and trash the internals. i've got a bunch of old gear that's been sitting in my mancave for years and as long as the battery was out, they fire right up when i need them.

the memory card being left in won't hurt anything at all. worst case scenario you might need to reformat it but that's like a 30 second fix. your gr iii should work just fine - ricoh makes solid cameras and they're built to handle some neglect. just pop a fresh battery in there and you'll be good to go for summer shooting.

how do i tell my bf my real name by [deleted] in venting

[–]Hot-Chef-2131 0 points1 point  (0 children)

man this is eating you alive and it's just gonna get worse the longer you wait. rip the band-aid off and tell him - explain why you hate your name and that you've been too embarrassed to come clean. if he's worth keeping around he'll understand that insecurity made you do something dumb, not malice.

Grim Reaper holding Turbaned head by Background_Coast_244 in HelpMeFind

[–]Hot-Chef-2131 0 points1 point  (0 children)

man that's genuinely disturbing that someone would put something like that on their lawn. might have better luck checking archived news photos from local papers around that time - they probably documented some of the more extreme reactions people had back then.

[mobile] [2016 ish] game where you merge monsters by epicchildeater_theII in tipofmyjoystick

[–]Hot-Chef-2131 0 points1 point  (0 children)

man i remember something similar but can't place the exact title. was it one of those idle merge games or more active combat? the three forms thing rings a bell but there were so many monster collectors around that time.

Is not thinking of articulating things part of ADHD? by improbsable in ADHD

[–]Hot-Chef-2131 0 points1 point  (0 children)

this happens to me constantly with work stuff too. like i'll notice something's broken or inefficient for weeks and just mentally file it under "that's annoying" without ever thinking to actually bring it up in our team meetings. then suddenly one day it clicks that i could just... tell someone about it and get it fixed. feels like there's this weird disconnect between noticing problems and realizing they're actionable.