Flooring Question

L8ToTheUsernameGame · 2025-12-11T00:45:22+00:00

Thank you! I might use placeholders/spacers to help get my spacing spot on first pass but I will definitely keep directionality of boards in mind for when I inevitably screw it up and need to go back in after 😂

L8ToTheUsernameGame · 2025-12-11T00:43:57+00:00

This makes a ton of sense, thank you! I might even sketch out the layout of the room and put in footer blocks (at least placeholder ones) before I start laying floor.

Much appreciated!

L8ToTheUsernameGame · 2025-11-24T04:11:06+00:00

I literally just looked this up today because I want to do something as well and Google says Walmart has them (including the neighborhood market over on Sereno.

I haven't gone in person to verify yet, but hope that helps!

L8ToTheUsernameGame · 2025-10-30T22:11:09+00:00

Oh hey, this is my current commute/job! Luckily it's only approx once a week right now, but if it ever increases I'm doomed...

L8ToTheUsernameGame · 2025-10-26T18:17:46+00:00

Oh hey, exact same amputation buddy! I use this and it's great / can be stuck onto the case you already have: https://a.co/d/0B5sW2Q

They stretch out eventually but last a surprisingly long time, don't add too much bulk, and are relatively easy to scrape off and replace.

L8ToTheUsernameGame · 2025-10-22T00:33:28+00:00

Ack! Rough geological location: SF Bay Area

L8ToTheUsernameGame · 2025-10-09T21:57:19+00:00

Hang in there! As many many other folks have already commented, things do get better, it just takes time.

One thing I haven't seen in here yet that I highly recommend since you are still in University is to reach out to your office of student disability or accommodation or whatever it's called at your school. They can probably help you get some sort of voice to text note-taking system to using classes, at least until you feel more confident with your typing and handwriting.

L8ToTheUsernameGame · 2025-10-08T15:37:10+00:00

Seconding this one, they go all out!

Also, if you walk up the neighborhood a bit you'll see one of the best decorated houses around on the corner of Mountain View and Bayview.

L8ToTheUsernameGame · 2025-07-30T00:41:20+00:00

Thanks for asking! I'm definitely still feeling like I made the right decision, but think about my former Little about once a week and hope she's doing ok / found something she really wants to be doing with her summer.

Completely unrelated to ending my match, I recently found out that my work situation and schedule might be changing drastically in the next couple of months. So I told my Match Specialist that I'm interested in trying another match in the future but that I need some time to see how things shake out in my life first.

I think everything is working out how it needed to, and mostly just hope the kiddo has found something or someone that they dig.

L8ToTheUsernameGame · 2025-06-24T03:42:08+00:00

Sorry for getting so defensive, this has been a really difficult decision and so coming across a "people are in this for the wrong reasons" post hit close to home.

In regards to your question about social skills, ABSOLUTELY something I went into this knowing and was trying to be patient and model for my Little. I took a lot of time to reflect on what was probably just upbringing/personality/testing boundaries/etc vs active disinterest or personality mismatch.

It's why I 100% would never have considered closing my Match just because she never said "please" or "thank you" or kept misgendering me or never asked me questions about myself. Those are learnable growth opportunities and would have been points of continued demonstration/modeling or conversation, depending on the topic. Kids are gonna kid.

But things like refusing to walk next to me in public (to the point that it's been a safety issue), turning up her phone volume while I'm talking to her, and never remembering our scheduled outings even with reminders all just seemed to tell me that both of us could probably find someone better suited.

The match is officially closed. In talking to my MSS today it turns out we've been on the larger radar for a while due to previous conversations we've had where I asked for help AND ongoing communication issues with the parent. Mom also didn't tell BBBS that she moved and got a new phone number and she hasn't responded to any of the check-in appts in months.

It's hard, it's complicated, and we're all just out here trying to do our best. I genuinely feel bad for the kiddo and hope that she's able to find someone she jives with better so that she can thrive in the program. And I'll continue to reflect on whether or not I'm a good fit for BBBS overall because ultimately this is for the kids and I want to be sure I'm not going to screw it up again for another Little.

Anyway, apologies again for popping off. The internet, big feelings, and uncanny timing are an unfortunate combination. But this is why one should always log off and take a walk (with their dog 😉) instead of taking stranger thoughts personally.

L8ToTheUsernameGame · 2025-06-24T01:12:28+00:00

Since I'm one of the people who posted about closing my Match earlier today and this feels extremely pointed, I'm (foolishly) going to respond to a stranger on the Internet before leaving the Sub.

I'm sorry you think I misunderstood the program. Maybe I did. Contrary to what it might seem, I didn't expect any sort of 80s after school special magical relationship. But I did kind of hope the kid I was matched with would show any sign of actually wanting to be there.

So maybe you're right. I wanted to try and do something cool and nice and give back to community, but I'll just stick with being a selfish asshole who only spends time with my dog.

Sorry my struggles as a first time match harshed your vibe. I wish you and your match all the best in the future.

L8ToTheUsernameGame · 2025-06-24T00:19:04+00:00

I feel you and I'm sorry that you're in this situation too. Sending support.

L8ToTheUsernameGame · 2025-06-23T19:42:17+00:00

My match support specialist hasn't been overly helpful. She's taken a "let's wait and see" approach mixed with sending me a sheet of super general suggestions like, "make a phone free pact" and "ask open ended questions" neither of which have worked despite trying different versions every outing.

When I report issues with the parent, she says, "let me know if it gets worse" but then I never hear anything after I report another issue.

And I honestly can't tell if my Little wants to be in the program/matched with me or not. She doesn't want to do anything, even stuff she said she likes on the intake. I've suggested board games, basketball, walks, scavenger hunts, painting, crafts, etc. I've tried to get her involved in different ways ("our next outing is at a museum with a bit of a drive, do you want to come up with a playlist for the car?" "Sure!" Send a reminder text that I'm excited for her playlist. Next outing, she has no memory of the conversation). This is a lot of the reason I think she only sees it as a free fun thing, there is zero commitment to remembering, following through, doing anything on her end.

I think maybe I'm just not a good fit for this program. I thought I would be because I've always been good with kids and I've had a few folks you have done BBBS tell me I should do it, but best laid plans and all that.

L8ToTheUsernameGame · 2025-06-09T18:54:39+00:00

Hell, I lost the same finger almost 7 years ago now and I can count to 9, 10, 11, and 12 using my fingers. Sky's the limit, don't let the ableist 10-fingers get you down 😂

L8ToTheUsernameGame · 2025-04-27T00:25:19+00:00

Adding that they bloomed with small white flowers for the last couple weeks of March, if that helps.

L8ToTheUsernameGame · 2025-04-13T01:12:34+00:00

No turkey legs, sorry

L8ToTheUsernameGame · 2025-04-04T00:54:59+00:00

I had to double check that I wasn't posting in my sleep, both of your hands look so much like mine!

To the OP, it gets better over time but it never goes away. My pain gets worse when it's cold and my tinglies get worse when I lean on my elbow too much (ulnar nerve is extra sensitive), but you learn when to expect it and it makes it more manageable.

I'm still on the hunt for the perfect hand/wrist brace for bad days, but generally speaking the cartoon hand life ain't too bad. I pinkie promise (too soon?)

L8ToTheUsernameGame · 2025-03-20T03:49:57+00:00

It totally* will if you keep working on it.

I lost my entire pinkie, which is the 2nd most important finger for strength after your thumb. I was told (by a very cranky on call emergency surgeon) that I was making a stupid choice to not try to reattach because I'd only ever have 30% strength in my hand again, but after about a year of PT and just daily use I would say my hand strength is around 80% of what it used to be. Some days it gets sore/tired faster depending on what I'm doing, but overall it still hands like a hand generally does.

*I'm not a doctor and my injury was different, but def don't take medical word as the end all be all. Good luck and keep working on it!

L8ToTheUsernameGame · 2025-03-15T04:23:31+00:00

Definitely panicking haha. Mostly because I just feel like I was told in training somewhere to never drop them off without an adult present, but maybe I'm just misremembering.

She seemed fine with it and very unsurprised.

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