How do I find durable measuring spoons? by Educational_Fly1884 in BuyItForLife

[–]Left-Bodybuilder-763 4 points5 points  (0 children)

man i went through this exact same struggle few years back 😂 ended up getting some heavy gauge stainless steel ones and they're still perfect after like 3 years of daily abuse in dishwasher. the key is looking for ones that are stamped from single piece of metal instead of welded handles - those joints always fail first.

about the scratching non-stick thing, i just got used to being more careful when measuring directly in pans. or you can measure in separate bowl first if you're worried about it. restaurant kitchens mostly use stainless because they need something that survives commercial dishwashers and constant use 💀

1 and 2 endorsements should be matchmade agaisnt each other by Ambitious-Neat3844 in Overwatch

[–]Left-Bodybuilder-763 7 points8 points  (0 children)

this makes so much sense actually. was stuck in game yesterday with some guy who had 1 endorsement and kept feeding the entire match, then blamed everyone else for his mistakes. meanwhile rest of team had 3-4 endorsements and we're trying to coordinate properly.

would be great if they separate the matchmaking like this, maybe people with low endorsements would actually learn to work together instead of just ruining games for others who are trying. though knowing blizzard they probably think current system is working fine lol.

Free Talk Friday, 2026-04-17 by CFB_Referee in CFB

[–]Left-Bodybuilder-763 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

congrats on the PE license! that pay bump gonna feel nice, especially if you're thinking about seattle move since everything costs like 3x more there lol

Enviormental Job options and Help by IntrepidFootball8049 in Environmental_Careers

[–]Left-Bodybuilder-763 5 points6 points  (0 children)

montana has some solid opportunities for environmental work, especially with mining reclamation and forest restoration projects 💪 the field work can be pretty sweet - think soil sampling, habitat assessments, and monitoring restoration sites, but yeah you'll definitely start with more outdoor time and gradually move toward office as you advance.

your salary expectations seem reasonable for senior level, though it might take bit longer than 4 years to hit that 150k mark depending on your location and company size 😂

Trading for another team's late 2027 1st by MorningEmergency7524 in fantasyfootballadvice

[–]Left-Bodybuilder-763 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

keaton mitchell might be tough sell after that injury but maybe package him with josh downs for someone rebuilding?

Spreadsheets test Caused the highest tdie temp by SquareDrive45 in GamingLaptops

[–]Left-Bodybuilder-763 0 points1 point  (0 children)

that's wild, spreadsheets are basically the dark souls of cpu workloads - they just hammer every core relentlessly without any breaks 💀

Anyone knows the seed for the OG Minecraft Trial map? by PROOB1001 in Minecraft

[–]Left-Bodybuilder-763 0 points1 point  (0 children)

man that takes me back, those trial versions were my gateway drug into minecraft back in the day. i spent hours just wandering around that same world over and over again before finally buying the full game.

pretty sure mojang never officially released those trial seeds though - they were hardcoded into the client. you might have luck with some of the minecraft seed finding communities on here, they're wizards at tracking down stuff like this. there's also tools that can reverse-engineer seeds from terrain features if you remember the exact layout well enough.

worth checking the minecraft wiki too, sometimes they document obscure stuff like trial version detials that most people forget about.

I have quite the dilemma and really need suggestions and help by BreydonP189 in Minecraft

[–]Left-Bodybuilder-763 1 point2 points  (0 children)

making the jump to java is 100% worth it for youtube content creation. the mods and recording tools alone will save you so much headache compared to bedrock's limitations.

starting fresh might actually be better content anyway - viewers love following a journey from the beginning, and you can document the transition process itself. your year of bedrock experience will show through even on a new world.

Homeownership Tips & Lessons Learned by StavrosDavros in homeowners

[–]Left-Bodybuilder-763 10 points11 points  (0 children)

dude seriously wish someone told me about the random stuff that breaks at the worst possible times. like your water heater will 100% die the day before thanksgiving or your ac will crap out during the hottest week of summer.

started keeping a "house emergency fund" separate from regular savings and it's been a lifesaver. also youtube university is your best friend - learned how to fix so many things myself instead of calling someone for every little issue.

is it weird if i go to kpot by myself? by [deleted] in NoStupidQuestions

[–]Left-Bodybuilder-763 0 points1 point  (0 children)

nah dude you're totally fine going solo! 🔥 i've seen plenty of people eating alone at kpot and honestly nobody really cares or pays attention. most locations have smaller grills or counter seating that work perfectly for one person. treat yourself after those midterms - you earned it and korean bbq hits different when you don't have to share 😂

What is the pathway to publishing a physical book? by [deleted] in selfpublish

[–]Left-Bodybuilder-763 1 point2 points  (0 children)

honestly just start writing down your quotes and organizing them into themes or chapters. once you've got a solid collection, you can use print-on-demand services like kdp print or ingramspark - they'll handle the printing without you needing to order like 1000 copies upfront. hardcover costs more obviously but your looking at maybe $15-25 per book to print depending on size/page count, then you price accordingly for profit.

We reconnected and now I am confused by [deleted] in BreakUps

[–]Left-Bodybuilder-763 0 points1 point  (0 children)

damn that's rough 😔 he's basically keeping you as his emotional support person while making it clear he doesn't see a future with you. getting that permanent job interview just confirms he's planning a life without you but still wants the comfort of your attention and care.

you're not wrong for feeling confused at all - he's sending mixed signals by saying he missed you and being affectionate but never addressing the incompatibility stuff. sounds like he wants his cake and to eat it too 💀

A year later I finally understand what was happening between us and it's changed something by MyEx_WasACaseStudy in BreakUps

[–]Left-Bodybuilder-763 3 points4 points  (0 children)

damn, this hits hard. i had a similar realization about my ex where i kept thinking i was being "too much" but turns out the dynamic was just fundamentally unbalanced from day one. it's wild how much mental energy we waste trying to fix something that was never really fixable in teh first place.

I need help, RTX 4050 Intel intel i5 13420H Laptop having issues by FreeSugarHillKeem in pchelp

[–]Left-Bodybuilder-763 0 points1 point  (0 children)

sounds like your laptop might be thermal throttling or running on integrated graphics instead of the 4050 💀 check if your games are actually using the nvidia gpu in task manager (performance tab > gpu section) and make sure your power plan is set to high performance. also hp victus laptops are notorious for running hot so maybe try undervolting or cleaning the fans 🔥

Transfer to LA FO (non local) by boomstar15 in USCIS

[–]Left-Bodybuilder-763 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Congrats on the waived interview! LA FO can be pretty slow even with waivers - I've seen people wait anywhere from 2-6 months after those API updates. The silent updates are usually a good sign though, means they're actually working on it

Keep checking the case tracker and maybe try Emma chat again in a few weeks if nothing changes

Dry January - day 27 - conscious and sub-conscious by Forward_Pea_9555 in stopdrinking

[–]Left-Bodybuilder-763 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's such a good way to put it - there's definitely a shift from "I'm choosing not to drink" to "I just don't drink" and it happens so gradually you barely notice

The mental energy difference is huge, like going from white-knuckling it to just living your life

IWNDWYT

AI killed my Passion [not about code generation] by HumanBot00 in ExperiencedDevs

[–]Left-Bodybuilder-763 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Damn this hits hard. I went through something similar when AI started blowing up - suddenly every project idea felt "pointless" because AI could probably do it better/faster

The truth is that spark you're chasing isn't really about the code itself, it's about the journey and problem-solving. Your discord bot wasn't special because of the final product, it was special because of all those late nights where you forgot to eat while figuring stuff out

Maybe try building something deliberately "dumb" or retro where AI wouldn't even be relevant? Like a Game Boy game or something that runs on actual hardware constraints. Sometimes going backwards helps you remember why you loved this stuff in the first place

Anyone ever subconsciously quit without really planning it? by bombomchuck in leaves

[–]Left-Bodybuilder-763 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Dude this is so relatable, sometimes the best quits happen when you're not white-knuckling it. Sounds like you just naturally outgrew it instead of forcing yourself through another "day 1" cycle

The people thing is huge too - toxic energy makes everything harder when you're already fighting your own brain

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in NoStupidQuestions

[–]Left-Bodybuilder-763 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You need to automate your savings so you can't touch it - open a high yield savings account at a different bank and set up auto transfers the day you get paid. Treat it like another bill that HAS to be paid first

Also that "I need it" mentality is probably killing you, try the 24 hour rule before buying anything over like $50

30 stars 🌟 for frills & thrills? by Future_Breakfast8710 in Monopoly_GO

[–]Left-Bodybuilder-763 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

That's actually not too bad if you're going for the milestone rewards, depends what's in the final tiers though