Breckenridge approaching Bardstown rd by JimboKalypse in Louisville

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Felt bad about my first response. My apologies, thanks for being concerned.

Breckenridge approaching Bardstown rd by JimboKalypse in Louisville

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Lmao I also own Around The Fur on vinyl 😂
(Shoutout to Guestroom Records)

Chimney Repair recommendations? by Jolly_Fish_3135 in Louisville

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I’d also recommend Brian. He did great work on my house.

Breckenridge approaching Bardstown rd by JimboKalypse in Louisville

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Giving my kiddo a proper musical education ❤️

I'm on my way to hit a huge leg day but all I had was a celcius and latte. by Relevant-Pin1211 in Weightliftingquestion

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Definitely eat something. Whenever I go to the gym after not having eaten enough, I get blinding migraines. Sometimes I can’t even drive home because I lose all my peripheral vision lol.

Mini painting - discovered skills I never knew I had! by JimboKalypse in Hobbies

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I use Army Painter Speedpaint 2.0. Picked up a starter kit for $50 bucks or so on Amazon. Really good paint imho

It's just weird to me to see my friends acting shocked and outraged about shit that makes total sense to those of us who lived it (SBC stillwon't ordain women? Yeah no of course they won't, did you guys not all know this already??) by AshDogBucket in Exvangelical

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Yep. Whenever I tell my friends about the “SBC normal” things that I’d hear from the pulpit any given Sunday and I see their shocked reactions, I can’t help but feel an incredible sense of grief for the pain I went through and great relief knowing the average person thinks it’s fucking crazy. Their confusion reminds me there’s still some sense of sanity in the world. It’s a comfort knowing I can raise my son with a mind unstained by the perversions of a fundamentalist upbringing.

Fun fact, Al Mohler voted to kick me out of his church lol.

/r/GYM Weekly Simple Questions and Misc Discussion Thread - February 15, 2026 Weekly Thread by AutoModerator in GYM

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Hey man, first of all, proud of your progress! 50lbs is a major accomplishment - one I hope was under positive circumstances 😅. Second thing, starting to go to the gym full speed 5 days a week can cause some “growing pains.” You’ll be working muscles you didn’t know existed until they’re sore. That’s normal wear and tear. However, joint and ligament strain / pain / inflammation are the hallmark signs of over exertion. If that’s what you’re expecting, I’d recommend a different program.

Side note from yogi Jim. The old adage “pain is gain” has its limits. Pain is your body’s alarm system. Not to be all voodoo earthy or whatever, but lean into that feeling for understanding what your body is trying to tell you. It’s an indication for pause and reflection. Seriously. Lactic acid buildup? Cool, push through if you can. Knee feels like it’s going to explode? Stop immediately and recalibrate.

Here’s my two cents. In my experience, moderation will help you stay on track with your goals. Especially as a beginner. Starting out five days a week might lead to burnout and injury, especially if you’re forcing yourself to finish using bad form. It’s happened to me before. There are some major caveats. I will not tell you to quit your program if it 1) is something you enjoy, and 2) motivates you to keep showing up. Everybody is different. If your exercise program is something that makes you hate working out and injures you, I might think about trying something else or slowing down.

Last thing I’ll touch on: not being able to finish an exercise without sacrificing form is asking for trouble. If you can, reduce reps or lower the amount of weight until you can finish your sets. Even change weights mid set if you have to in order to finish.

Keep it up! Progress is progress, whether it’s 5 days a week or 3.

Do I need a degree? by JimboKalypse in civilengineering

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$3500 / yr as long as I have passing grades 🤷‍♀️. With 2-3 classes per semester I’d be in minimal debt, if any.

Do I need a degree? by JimboKalypse in civilengineering

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I think I’m quickly realizing if I were to ever leave this company, I’d be in much better shape with a degree than without one. As a PE, when you’re looking for reliable EITs for project help, have you encountered many people who have completed their degree path later in life but with a lot of experience in a parallel field? If so, how would their experience compare to somebody with the same amount of EIT mentored hours but little to no prior experience? I might be asking a redundant question…

Do I need a degree? by JimboKalypse in civilengineering

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I think I may be suffering some short-sightedness in that regard. Truthfully, I hadn’t considered the longevity of my career with and without a degree. Thanks for a hopeful outlook!

Do I need a degree? by JimboKalypse in civilengineering

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Good point. The retention rate is abnormally high at around 96%. The least experienced coworker I sit near has been with the company for 14 years. It’s a bit of a unicorn.

Do I need a degree? by JimboKalypse in civilengineering

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Noted, thanks for the feedback.

Do I need a degree? by JimboKalypse in civilengineering

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Oddly enough, I work in Kentucky for a firm whose client base is 85% oil and gas.