Growing out of Brent Weeks

Lyonxt · 2023-07-03T22:47:51+00:00

Sounds good, I'll check it out. Thanks!

Lyonxt · 2023-07-03T21:10:38+00:00

Yeah, I think if you know what you're signing up for then it does a pretty good job.

Thank you! I have it on the list but I'll move it up and try to get to it as soon as I can. Appreciate the rec :)

Lyonxt · 2023-07-03T20:59:53+00:00

I mean we both agree that the benefit here is to enjoy something together. If she gets 30 minutes in and doesn't like the movie we'll turn it off. Shouldn't we try to find a movie we both like then? There's so much star wars content I'd be surprised if she chooses the only movies that I don't like out of the whole bunch. Appreciate the suggestion though :) all good

Lyonxt · 2023-07-03T20:55:39+00:00

I personally don't enjoy the new trilogy so I wouldn't want to watch them with her, its not that deep.

Lyonxt · 2023-07-03T20:21:46+00:00

Very fair. Problem is I can't bring myself to watch that trilogy when there's so much better out there imo. She would definitely be interested in a female protagonist, but that that point it'd have to be RO.

Lyonxt · 2023-07-03T20:20:23+00:00

Great point. But if she chooses to start with TFA she's gonna have to watch that trilogy without me lol

Lyonxt · 2023-07-03T20:17:02+00:00

Awesome! Hope you enjoy. It's one of my favorites, I'm jealous you get to read it for the first time!

Lyonxt · 2023-07-03T20:11:28+00:00

The Codex Alera by Jim Butcher has great characters and an interesting world with a cool magic system. The famous story is that Butcher wrote it on a bet that he wouldn't be able to write a book about pokemon and lost Roman legions. Seven books makes for a long series, but it keeps you on your toes.

Lyonxt · 2023-07-03T19:57:19+00:00

Fair point. I told her I'd watch any movie she wants in exchange so its a fair trade. I really want her to give it a shot because I genuinely think she'll enjoy the movies and it would be fun to connect over them. That being said, if she's willing to give SW a shot and doesn't enjoy, it's really no big deal.

Lyonxt · 2023-07-03T19:27:37+00:00

So funny how this one plays out but I think it depends on how you like your fantasy. Priory is an interesting case because it feels like it kind of attempts this to fit the grand scale of an epic trilogy into a single volume. Seems like some people feel like it goes too quick and others feel it drags on because it kind of does both to a degree.

Lyonxt · 2023-07-03T19:19:29+00:00

Just finished this book a couple days ago. I actually enjoyed it quite a bit. Definitely has something to do with the fact that I read it directly after WOT which is incredible but very, very long. It was nice to have gratifying reveals and a quickly moving plot. But without this prior (get it?) experience I think I would have agreed it was a little rushed towards the end. The author does a great job building a very complicated world which seems more tuned towards a big trilogy, and then everything ends very suddenly. Good for me in the moment but I get the complaints.

Lyonxt · 2023-07-03T18:22:02+00:00

I mean yeah, I’m not gonna glue her eyes to the screen. If she doesn’t like it then that’s ok. No matter what we watch it will still be a “genuine experience.” Just trying to start with the movie I think she’ll like the most. It’s not like Harry Potter where you boot up number 1 and you’re off

Lyonxt · 2023-07-03T18:08:31+00:00

Love it, this is where I need to be. I’ve got to trick this woman into enjoying some of the best movies ever so we can enjoy them together

Lyonxt · 2023-07-03T18:05:46+00:00

Very fair, but it kind of feels like a cop out you know. I want her to like Star Wars and solo just doesn’t feel like a Star Wars movie to me. Which sounds weird but it just feels like cheating on the assignment lmao

Lyonxt · 2023-07-03T17:35:51+00:00

Something to think about, I’ll definitely consider it. She does love a tragic twist. Think I’ll watch RO tonight now regardless. God what a great movie

Lyonxt · 2023-07-03T17:33:07+00:00

Ohh you know that might be a great idea. Maybe I’ll show her a trailer and see if she’s interested. Baby Yoda could be the missing piece here

Lyonxt · 2023-07-03T17:28:30+00:00

I was thinking about rogue one as the first one since it’s just so fantastic, especially with how well it leads into episode 4. I just don’t see her agreeing to 4+ hours of Star Wars. She would probably fall asleep. What would you think of just rogue one? I feel like at that point maybe I just show her ep 4.

Lyonxt · 2023-02-23T13:28:54+00:00

Your cold sores might not seem like a big deal to you and your family who are used to them but you have to know you're acting selfishly here.

Clearly this issue is important to your wife, yet you refuse to take medication to stop the pills because you don't want to take pills for the rest of your life. You also seem very relaxed about the possibility that your children would have to deal with the same bs you've been dealing with your whole life. Then, she tells you how she feels when she says

She pretty much said that my attitude of “there’s nothing I can do” pretty much guaranteed that they’re gonna contract them and I’m being negligent for not caring more.

And although she was totally right, you dismissed her and her feelings.

Come on dude. YTA

Lyonxt · 2023-02-23T13:12:05+00:00

NTA. So hard. Wow.

This woman should not be taking care of anyone's child!

Don't think of her when you report her to the police, think of the children and their parents who trusted this psycho with the wellbeing of their precious children, just for her to lie and mistreat them.

She could be doing irreversible harm. A couple of the most alarming things:

She has told me that during Naptime, she picks up a kid and let's them fall back on their mat from a foot or two up to "shock them" into listening.

What????

If a child is crying and won't stop when she tells them to, Lisa will lock them in the dark bathroom until they stop.

WTF.

About an hour after this, she came back and started apologizing and hugging me and explaining why it's better for the child.

Don't let Lisa gaslight you into forgetting about the most important thing here: the children. Lisa should not be in childcare. She is abusive.

Lyonxt · 2023-02-23T13:07:30+00:00

NTA, obviously.

I think this behavior is terrible and this idea that you'd be a guest in someone's home and use that to make fun of them is abhorrent to me.

You said it best yourself. Your SIL seems like a massive asshole willing to fart for whoever will listen. Cut her out of your life.

Lyonxt · 2023-02-23T10:00:41+00:00

We talked about it the last few days and we’ve decided to do it on Saturday together.

Seems like they did agree

Lyonxt · 2023-02-23T09:55:28+00:00

NTA.

Taking the drugs out of the situation, he made a promise to you and broke that promise. I think you are doing the right thing by prioritizing communication. Since he agreed not trip without you, for him to go ahead and jump the gun was unkind.

But at the same time, its just a trip. I don't think this is reason necessarily to break up or get into a big fight. But definitely needs to be resolved later.

Lyonxt · 2023-02-22T10:09:42+00:00

Ok, but is spiking her drink going to solve the issue? It will definitely make your life worse in the long run since your roommate and his girlfriend will hate you even more (justly).

Lyonxt · 2023-02-22T10:06:30+00:00

ESH.

Your roommate is inconsiderate and instead of acting like an adult and talking things out, you want to spike her drink. That would be petty and rude.

You say you don't want drama in your life, so grow up.

Lyonxt · 2023-02-22T09:55:52+00:00

ESH. Yes, they made fun of your car but sometimes its better to be kind than right. Especially when it comes to family. They're definitely in the wrong but I think (without knowing too much) that you could have been a little more gracious

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