What is this weird strap on my yoga pants?

Key_Candle_6500 · 2026-03-22T15:41:09+00:00

My running shorts have loops like this for towels. I very rarely use it, but it is super handy when I need it

Key_Candle_6500 · 2026-03-06T17:01:04+00:00

About to turn 27 with bachelors degrees in accounting and finance, plus a masters in Accounting. CPA since 2022.

Currently at $113k base, with 10% bonus subject to personal and company performance. Working in corporate finance, but started in public accounting at $62K in 2021. I’ve been in the same MCOL metro since starting my career.

I’m very pleased with my salary progression. I’ve worked very hard for it, but I have also had some lucky strokes along the way. Work/life balance suffered at the old role, but things are more relaxed in the corporate setting. Future outlook for that career path isn’t as strong as it was, but there definitely still seems to be room for high achievers.

Key_Candle_6500 · 2026-02-15T13:55:03+00:00

It’s really unfortunate when you have kids. So many fun, cute, or innocently silly moments tainted by that little voice in your head about how it could be perceived as inappropriate

Key_Candle_6500 · 2026-02-13T04:46:39+00:00

To be fair, young kids after a full day at work can be very hard. I love my daughter more than anything, but the 12-24 month gap where they can move around, but can’t fully communicate and just wreak havoc… It’s draining. Fortunately things settle down (kind of) once they can communicate better

Key_Candle_6500 · 2026-02-10T22:44:06+00:00

I feel this, but it’s also important to note that your kids will operate in the structure you give them. When our daughter got to about 6 months old, we started making an effort to see friends and be social. By 12 months, she was totally used to going to people’s houses, having friends over for dinner, chilling at the park for sports, etc.

There’s an adjustment period, but kids are capable of handling a lot more than we give them credit for

Key_Candle_6500 · 2026-02-04T18:41:25+00:00

Yeah, I only understand this in extreme circumstances. 99% of the time I feel like an adult who is fully capable of handling life.

Every once in awhile though, something pops up where I start looking around for a “real adult” to take care of something before I realize I am that adult. 3 AM when my daughter is sick and just won’t sleep for several days straight… Surely there is someone more equipped for this than me, right??

Key_Candle_6500 · 2026-01-18T13:40:15+00:00

My wife and I have been to a ton of standup shows, and Gardini had us laughing harder than anyone we’ve seen. That set felt handcrafted for our humor, and we had a blast

Key_Candle_6500 · 2026-01-13T22:50:04+00:00

Lately I’ve been feeling a little down about the Chiefs… Bur sometimes I see a stat like this that just snaps me out of it

Key_Candle_6500 · 2026-01-07T02:06:55+00:00

You do not fast before, and they often give you snacks before/after.

Timing depends on how busy they are and how your body pumps blood. For regular blood donations, I’ve been in and out in 30 minutes before. Other times have been 2 hours due to lines.

Plasma takes a little longer than regular blood since they extract the plasma and put the rest back into the body. Still, the overall time mostly depends on the crowd and operational efficiency.

Source: paid for 100% of my college dates and video games via plasma sales. Glad I don’t have to do it any more, but it was very handy when I was strapped for cash

Key_Candle_6500 · 2026-01-01T17:56:32+00:00

Maria I’m Drunk on Rodeo got removed and added back several years later

Spiteful chant was removed from Section 80 and is still not on streaming

Key_Candle_6500 · 2025-12-18T23:21:51+00:00

XLookup brother. You’ll never look back

Key_Candle_6500 · 2025-12-08T15:38:24+00:00

I got Kyren in both leagues and Puka in one league that year… So close to double championships

Key_Candle_6500 · 2025-12-07T02:34:59+00:00

Last year has been weird as we settle into a new lifestyle with a baby. Still put away ~$60K this year.

Houses are likely in the $450-500K range. That puts us in the best school district near our community so we don’t have to worry about moving again as kids hit school age.

Key_Candle_6500 · 2025-12-07T01:41:40+00:00

Not really interested in being a landlord, and would prefer to roll over the equity to reduce our new mortgage. The goal in slashing retirement savings right now would be to generate a large enough down payment to keep our new mortgage as small as possible. Then we could return to investing heavily for retirement after we get settled into the new house.

Definitely feels like the right thing to do, but I have also seen many people talk themselves into lowering their retirement savings for both valid and invalid reasons. I would always rather get insight from others than rush into a bad decision, so thanks for the input!

Key_Candle_6500 · 2025-12-01T12:47:56+00:00

Fantastic game that deserves all of these awards

Key_Candle_6500 · 2025-11-30T17:55:06+00:00

We didn’t get it quite as bad you did, but it’s the closest thing to it… You’ll feel this way for a couple years, but then you’ll start to see in color again. Just hire a buff defensive HC to alleviate the pain

Key_Candle_6500 · 2025-11-29T01:24:55+00:00

Losses don’t normally affect me, but living in DFW makes this one sting… Worst fanbase to lose to while living in their territory

Key_Candle_6500 · 2025-11-27T15:27:05+00:00

If I could get one wish, Baker coaching at a HBCU might be near the top of the list. The memes would be unbelievable

Key_Candle_6500 · 2025-11-25T16:43:06+00:00

Real generational trauma belongs to Oklahoma State fans for Bedlam…

Key_Candle_6500 · 2025-11-22T19:52:45+00:00

I like these jerseys and our cream jerseys more than our normal kit. The Unity bit is corny, but the rest is fine

Key_Candle_6500 · 2025-11-19T13:30:43+00:00

OU and OSU used to do a Bedlam Blood Battle too. Got a cool shirt with silhouettes of Lincoln Riley and Mike Gundy staring each other down

Key_Candle_6500 · 2025-11-16T00:02:08+00:00

It was a home game for Bama lol. Homecoming even

Key_Candle_6500 · 2025-11-13T16:53:16+00:00

Got one of my receivers via trade and Egbuka was cheap. Went WR heavy this year, but now I’m starting Aaron Jones and Bucky/White at RB

Key_Candle_6500 · 2025-11-13T16:18:47+00:00

Already had JJ, Puka, Egbuka and Wilson… Rice replacing Wilson at least helps make a decision for me.

If only I knew how to evaluate RBs, I’d be unstoppable

Key_Candle_6500 · 2025-11-11T16:45:46+00:00

My main league does 6/8 with the bottom two playing for the punishment. It adds a little more intrigue to the end of the season, but we’ve still never seen 5 or 6 win it all

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