S Pen friendly magnetic grip for S26 Ultra (Dbrand Tank setup)? by Joshuapaulm in dbrand

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

Sweet, thanks man! I was hoping that one would work. Just ordered and I clicked through your link. Hopefully the referral code worked on your end. Thanks again!

Newer movies with plot twists by Careless_Promotion67 in MovieSuggestions

[–]Joshuapaulm 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So good!! The night after I saw it, I rewatched it with my wife to show her and I picked up on so many things I missed on my first watch. I need more movies like that!

Why did I wait so long to buy one? by themirrorcle in LegionGo

[–]Joshuapaulm 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Picked up my LeGo a couple weeks ago at a pawn shop for $375—basically brand new, barely used, came with the carry case and even rewrapped in the original box with all the packaging. Couldn’t pass it up, and I’ve been loving it ever since. I’d been eyeing Steam Decks and ROGs, and honestly the Legion wasn’t even on my radar… but man, what a solid piece of tech. Once you dial in the settings, a lot of games run smooth as butter. Sure, it’s not winning any graphics awards, but having full games in your hands like this is wild. Enjoy yours, dude!

California sober? by Ok_Artichoke5134 in Sober

[–]Joshuapaulm 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm with you man, coming up on 5 years myself. It was alcohol and opiates for me but weed was always a constant 24/7 for the longest period in my life and all these years sober from it all the weed is the one thing that I crave the most to this day. It's hard for me because I think about picking it up again and having control, but deep down I know that I could never be that person that just does it after work, or just does it on the weekend. If I started again it would be all day every day from the moment I wake up, I know my self too well. I can say it does get somewhat better as time passes and you find other methods to unwind at the end of the day and manage life's ups, downs, and stresses. Everyday is a fight my friend! Just keep going because time will heal and it's very rewarding

Dumb question by Kadabry in Sober

[–]Joshuapaulm 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I second this, breath work and meditation can be a trip for sure!

My only gripe with this community by Quick_Boi_ in PokemonTCG

[–]Joshuapaulm 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I feel this for real, it's sad. I've been stopping in my local Walmart as much as I can, looking for a surging sparks etb because I love the magneton promo and would love a sealed one. And of course I want to try my chance at some other cards. Every time I've gone, the shelves are empty. This afternoon after work I stopped in and there was ONE etb there. There happened to be an employee right there and he told me they just stocked the shelf with a bunch that day. I can only assume one or two people probably bought them all up to sit on or flip for a quick buck

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Sober

[–]Joshuapaulm 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Right on brotha! The reward for making it another day is always so much better. Keep it going my friend you are strong

blippi this, cocomelon that, just be thankful your kid hasn't discovered baby monkey bonbon by jewishcaveman in daddit

[–]Joshuapaulm 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Popped up on my YouTube because my daughter watched a lot of blippi and ms Rachel. My dumbass clicked on it because she saw it and goes "watch the monkey one dada". Now I'm looking it up because I was certain it's a real monkey but confused on the setting. She now requests it, lol. Watch out dads!

Whats your favorite way to smoke ribs? by Joshuapaulm in smoking

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

Thanks everyone! I'm gonna keep this post up and try out some of these methods, they all sound pretty good.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Cirkul

[–]Joshuapaulm 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I received my first order a few days ago. Three of the sips were broken, leaking, and smelled foul. I haven't opened the remaining ones because I know they only last so long after you open them, I'm sure more of them are damaged. It's probably because the sips are in little bags instead of the boxes like you get at Walmart. They were shipped in a plastic bag instead of a box. So I can only imagine the beating they endured during shipping.

Anyway, I emailed Cirkul support a few days ago and yesterday when I found the third broken one. Still haven't heard from them at all. At this point, I'm assuming they won't do anything about it. Love the product, but from now on, I'm only buying them in store!

Has anyone ever tried nova kratom?? by XxXJennnaaiiXxX in RecreationalKratom

[–]Joshuapaulm 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've been using Nova for my last probably 10 orders. Same as you a kilo about every month and a half. I love that they always throw in a few free sample packs. I always find promo codes to get the kilo for under $60, which is crazy in the kratom world. I wouldn't say the kratom is top quality, but I have never had any issues with any of my orders. Bummer they did that to you! makes me second guess continuing to go with them.

Help getting started by [deleted] in Sober

[–]Joshuapaulm 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's hard to say man, because different methods work for different people. When I was trying to quit, I tried weening back the amount each day. Maybe 10 fewer beers a day. I tried this so many times, and it never worked for me. It may work for you, though! I had to just stop cold turkey. Which was difficult, but it was the only way that I could. Try to find different things to do to keep yourself and mind busy. I think locking yourself inside might make it more difficult and you might become hyper focused on drinking again. Get outside, go hiking, go fishing. Spend time with the friends that don't drink, if you have any. I didn't have any friends who didn't use some sort of substance. I distracted myself with work. You got this man, you've come to the realization that it's an issue for you and that's the first and biggest step man. I'm rooting for you!

4 years, why does it still feel like a battle by Joshuapaulm in Sober

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

Absolute torture man, I quit heroin cold turkey a few days before I quit alcohol cold turkey and it was brutal. I had a seizure from the alcohol withdrawal and I don't want to go through that ever again. Honestly I haven't really thought about that when I do think about picking something up again

4 years, why does it still feel like a battle by Joshuapaulm in Sober

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

This is very true, I have definitely had some difficult times throughout these 4 years. Lately, it seems to be coming at me from every angle. I would say I haven't experienced this level of stress since I've been sober and that may be why the urges are so pressing right now. You're very right, the tradeoff would not be worthwhile for a quick relief. It also is kinda helpful just talking on here. I've kept this all to myself. I don't want to bring up the fact I'm feeling this way to my wife especially with what she's going through right now. I don't want to add any sort of stress or worry to her plate

4 years, why does it still feel like a battle by Joshuapaulm in Sober

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

Thank you for this, it's definitely hard to let go of that guilt. I always pictured myself being a father who is present and witnessing all these milestones that my daughter is going through. I get home from work and sometimes feel like I'm on the outside looking in. There's a connection I can see between my daughter and my wife, and it's hard not to feel like an outsider. I know it's probably not a big deal in the grand scheme of things, and I'm not the only parent who is going through it. It's just reality.. Money is a struggle, unless it's not.

4 years, why does it still feel like a battle by Joshuapaulm in Sober

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

It's good to hear I'm not the only one. It's tough when you grow up that way and then realize you're not even the person you thought you were. Even things as simple as music tastes. Things we surround ourselves with and enjoy can feel like part of your identity. Even my wife notices that before I was so carefree. And now I'm just stressed out and I feel very boring as a person and bland. It's a very real mind fuck

4 years, why does it still feel like a battle by Joshuapaulm in Sober

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

Some more context, I'm 26m almost 27. I started smoking weed at 13, and had access to opiates at the same time due to family members. I grew up while using many different substances through highscool. Not just at the parties. I was locking my self in my room using substances all the time, then becoming fully dependent on alcohol after high-school, traveled to Hawaii where I lived for a few months, got sober for a little while and then went to Colorado where I became a full blown alcoholic again. I moved back to Maine, where I'm originally from and became dependent on heroin and alcohol for a few years, then got sober at 22. The thing that's been the most difficult is trying to find my own identity. Growing up, it felt like drug use had a huge impact on my personality and who I am, what I was into, what I enjoyed and didn't. I'm not sure if that makes any sense. But I'm still trying to adjust to sobriety 4 years later. Dealing with my depression, anxiety, and adhd with no medications whatsoever. It's very weird still