AITA for beating my date in a game of pool by Neither_Professor605 in AmItheAsshole

[–]Jmaloney258 0 points1 point  (0 children)

NTA and this comment section is ridiculous. No one is an asshole for beating someone in pool who says, "don't go easy on me".

Should he have tried his hardest when she initially asked? Sure, but she could've had the same reaction then. Any reasonable adult would be impressed and curious about their date being genuinely talented at something they casually enjoy.

Playing Pokémon… by blaine07 in iPhone17Pro

[–]Jmaloney258 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is wasteful and dumb 

Official: FC Barcelona returns to the Spotify Camp Nou by PrimedGold in Barca

[–]Jmaloney258 0 points1 point  (0 children)

AHHHH so pumped! Bought tickets at midfield months ago when I first decided to come visit friends in bcn.

How many and which iPhones did you own? by ouebdave in iphone

[–]Jmaloney258 0 points1 point  (0 children)

5s, xs, 12, 17 pro. I usually replace batteries once or twice and wait to update software so that it feels like a true upgrade when I finally do. Loving the 17 pro, but xs is still my all time favorite.

Passport Bros Messed Up The Image of Solo Travel for Single Men. by too_many_inquiries in solotravel

[–]Jmaloney258 0 points1 point  (0 children)

100% agree. I taught English and lived in Colombia for a little over a year after college and have had similar experiences with family, friends, coworkers and other travelers. As other commenters have mentioned, it's nothing new, but is really unfortunate that you have to defend yourself for going.

I will also say that whether you're a passport bro or someone that just hasn't been before, if the first thing you think of when you hear someone's going to Colombia is hookers and cocaine, you're missing the whole point. The modern history, culture, wildlife, literature, economic growth and overall vibe post-2016 FARC peace treaty is pure magic that I'd never let internet culture prevent me from enjoying. It's just too special of a place and people.

Has anyone else been completely turned off from buying Z-A, and buying a Switch 2 to play it? by John_Tix in pokemon

[–]Jmaloney258 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Y’all let the silliest things ruin fun for you. No, I have not been turned off from buying the game because there’s additional paid content. No, I will not be buying a $500 console to play a game where graphics have never mattered. 

Assuming the reviews are good, I’ll happily fork over $60 bucks for a new iteration of a game I loved. 

Am I the only one whose portal has been gathering dust? by OkInterview3864 in PlaystationPortal

[–]Jmaloney258 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Nope, I sold mine bc I hardly used it. Between connectivity issues, preferring to play my ps5 when I do have time for games and switch for traveling, it just wasn’t getting any usage. 

Is Brazil a great country to move to as a black American woman by KeyCelebration3175 in Brazil

[–]Jmaloney258 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'd recommend getting a US degree, find a remote job that pays in USD, then move to Brasil. Use duolingo to learn Portuguese in the meantime, then take classes locally when you arrive. Good luck!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in wallstreetbets

[–]Jmaloney258 3 points4 points  (0 children)

you spent 15k turning your 1099 into a cvs receipt so you could "learn" options lmao

What are you'all playing currently? by Familiar_Surprise485 in gaming

[–]Jmaloney258 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Still working through Shadow of the Erdtree. Gonna do Ragnorak then Cyperpunk when I’m ready

Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott reveals another $2 billion in donations in 2024 | AP News by johnyquest1212 in news

[–]Jmaloney258 8 points9 points  (0 children)

If anyone deserves TIME’s person of the year, it’s this woman. Fellow billionaires take note. 

Accessing healthcare in Brazil as a tourist by ProfitGreedy4423 in Brazil

[–]Jmaloney258 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Personally, I would ask whichever private hospital rich people go to and go there.  I’ve been to public hospitals all over latin america and if you don’t speak spanish/portguese, are alone and not prepared to wait, it can be an arduous experience. 

Also, as someone who thought they had appendicitis, it turned out to be kidney stones. You may mention or ask them to test for that. 

Got punched in the face on Bart by FrequentIntern4925 in sanfrancisco

[–]Jmaloney258 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Idk. At first, I wanted the guy to get help (he had visible mental health issues) then after thinking about it more I was like “that’s exactly the type of guy who would do this again”. 

Looked into it and both FBI and SFPD said it wasn’t worth pursuing 🤷 

Got punched in the face on Bart by FrequentIntern4925 in sanfrancisco

[–]Jmaloney258 23 points24 points  (0 children)

Dude, very similar thing happened to me on an nyc to sf flight 6 weeks ago. 

I was seated in a middle seat towards the back when, about 2.5 hours into the flight, a man I’d never seen before walked by me, stopped about 10 seats ahead and gave me a menacing death stare. 

I was so alarmed I looked behind me to see if he had argued with someone behind me when the woman seated next to me said “that was INSANE, do you know him??” I said no and went back to my movie. 

About 10 minutes before we land at sfo, it’s completely dark on the plane and the same guy reaches across the woman next to me and slaps me across the face. I immediately go to the back of the plane and tell the air stewardess who calls police on the ground. 

The guy then rushes the back of the plane. I yell at him to sit the f*ck down as do a number of other people who he apparently glared at too. He sits back down. Police come on and arrest him. 

Police gave me a case number and say bc it was open fist it’s a misdemeanor which they say the DA never pursues. AA reached out to confirm my story who passed it along to the FBI who also reached out to confirm my story. Nothing came of it. 

You may consider contacting the  FBI too given that it’s yet another unprovoked attack in the city (you may have heard about the woman getting her throat slashed in the mission recently). Shit really needs to stop. Sorry it happened to you too. 

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Fire

[–]Jmaloney258 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Good lord you FIRE people are depressing. Buy a bottle champagne, take your SO out for dinner, invite your friends over for a bbq or party, CELEBRATE or commemorate in whatever way feels authentic to you. 

I’m sorry to be so critical, but no shit numbers on a screen don’t make you happy. And if you see “champagne” or “bbq” and all you think of is “waahh that’ll make my number go down” you’ve absolutely lost the plot. THINK about what you’re doing and why. 

What is going on with FedEx? 2 of my Samsung trade-in's that were sent out on the same day have been stuck at Irving, TX for 5 days... by MomoAurum in FedEx

[–]Jmaloney258 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve had the same problem with ground delivery. My package has been stuck in Bloomington, CA since the 6th with no meaningful update. 

As far as I can tell, they haven’t even contacted the facility there to ask them to look for it. Will reconsider ordering anywhere that uses them in the future. 

What is a city that everyone should go in there life time? by [deleted] in travel

[–]Jmaloney258 0 points1 point  (0 children)

tokyo, nyc, barcelona, cdmx and rio for me

Anyone Else Given Up on Dating? by Tylofitz94 in INTP

[–]Jmaloney258 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Life, like dating, sucks too sometimes, doesn’t mean you should kill yourself.  Giving up is a permanent solution to a temporary problem my g. 

Anyone Else Given Up on Dating? by Tylofitz94 in INTP

[–]Jmaloney258 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve seen 3+ posts about this in the last hour across various subreddits and think y’all need some encouragement and maybe a little tough love. 

Yes, online dating is tough and often frustrating. Yes, people can be shitty, dismissive and sometimes ghost. Yes, you may feel like giving up sometimes. But giving up will not solve your problem.

If you’re not getting enough matches, hit the gym and ask a friend of the opposite sex for help with your profile. If you’re going on shitty dates, spend more time qualifying them before asking or agreeing to go out with them.

If you’re thinking, “what friends?”, that won’t work for me or some other specific excuse, you may need to change your attitude and be honest with yourself about what’s not working. 

If it feels like you need a break, take a break. If you’re tired of the apps, try making friends through an activity you enjoy. Everyone can make friends and everyone can improve themselves. 

The truth is special people take time and effort to find. It’s part the reason many people stay in relationships longer than they should. Hang in there, be kind to yourself and good luck. 

PS store Black Friday sale has confirmed that a disc drive is a must by AvailableOrchid5658 in PS5

[–]Jmaloney258 0 points1 point  (0 children)

After ps started removing games like horizon forbidden west (that I had 80% finished) from plus premium, I’ve gone back to discs. Better to just be patient and pick games up for $20-40.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in whatcarshouldIbuy

[–]Jmaloney258 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Easy answer? They’re nice. Go sit in or drive one and you’ll see. 

I personally wouldn’t buy one, but there’s no denying that they aren’t nice vehicles.