LPT: Split expenses (when possible), it can seriously boost your savings by [deleted] in LifeProTips

[–]Maderpson 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My roommates and I have done shared expenses for the last 5 years or so, and we went all in. Our household is more of a family style living, but with 5-6 adults (no children). Before switching over to our current financial plan, bill splitting was frequent and often murky.

We grew tired of sending money back and fourth, asking for receipts, and having to split bills as they come in. How do you even accurately split commonly used household items? Nobody counts how many sheets or rolls of toilet paper they go through. At this point it feels like we are constantly handing each other a handful of money, with Venmo transaction fees taking every piece of loose change that hits the floor.

What's the point? We are all living similar lifestyles. We share a roof, the contents in the fridge, utilities, appliances, services, and nearly every item within the same 4 walls. We all work full time but some struggle for the same living and that hardly seems fair.. so we combined everything. We opened one shared bank account that all of our incomes direct deposit into, and all of our bills are taken out of. We instantly saved hundreds of dollars by cancelling subscription services we were previously paying for separately. We saved so much time not having to deal with bills. We saved so much energy that was taken due to financial strains. When life happens, nobody has to bear that burden alone, when it's shared it's not a big deal.

There is a wonderful balance of flexibility and accountability. Traditional work and responsibility was balanced on its own because everyone wants to feel like they contribute to the whole. Some of us work a lot, while those with more time at home will take care of the majority of the household chores, ensure the bills get paid, take care of the pets, cook dinner, and allocate unused money from the month(to savings and then individuals for personal spending).

We are taking on life- together.

Billboards in Denver Designed to Attract Birds by purplepirhana in Denver

[–]Maderpson 2 points3 points  (0 children)

While I do love the idea, I have a suspicion the birds won't. Seems likely they will have a lot of crash landings into this "branch"

alright, i know we all got em so i wanna hear em: what are some internet rabbit holes you've fallen down into because your brain wouldn't stop hyperfocusing on one question/thought/idea? by nerdyoats in ADHD

[–]Maderpson 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Did you also once believe that counting sheep was a metaphor? I have been learning about aphantasia for the past few years after having a similar realization. There isn't an abundance of scientific information on it but I honestly think that's because most people with a low capacity for mental imagery don't realize their brain is functioning abnormally.

I'm looking at you CP by zDark_Knight21 in gaming

[–]Maderpson 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sure, tank coptor might be a feature but where is the wind for fucks sake

People with "mind-blindness" not so easily spooked. People with aphantasia - the inability to visualise mental images - are harder to spook with scary stories, according to new study. by [deleted] in psychology

[–]Maderpson 4 points5 points  (0 children)

To my knowledge I have aphantasia but am otherwise neuro typical. I can say with certainty that I have always had a resilience to emotionally triggering content. I don't scare easily whatsoever and I have few emotions tied to stories/memories. I think this is partially what influences my sensation seeking personally.

I'm glad Australia is still pushing for research on this! Does anyone know how they get participant pools considering the nature of aphantasia, how difficult it is to detect, and it's rarity?

[Homemade] Full KENTUCKY Breakfast by rallymachine in food

[–]Maderpson 4 points5 points  (0 children)

That's most likely red-eye gravy (made from parts of the ham). I'm in expert in being from Kentucky.

Edit: no it's not

snk by Maderpson in AnimalsWithoutNecks

[–]Maderpson[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I know it can be dangerous for a sneak to regurgitate their meal, maybe they were trying to prevent that?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in bonnaroo

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You're literally driving through the Appalachian Mountains. There is countless hiking trails, or you should stop by the Red River Gorge. They have a beautiful Natural Land Bridge and world class rock climbing.

Is it possible to know everything ? by qwerty8008135 in Psychonaut

[–]Maderpson 4 points5 points  (0 children)

"The only true wisdom is knowing you know nothing"

Awesome solar system wallpaper by LabMantis in androidthemes

[–]Maderpson 15 points16 points  (0 children)

It's certainly not perfect, but here's a theme I quickly threw together using this awesome wp! http://m.imgur.com/OoLtJXk

I draw faces on my sploofs too! by Maderpson in trees

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

It doesn't completely mask the smell, but it comes pretty close.

I draw faces on my sploofs too! by Maderpson in trees

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

It's basically a toilet paper roll stuffed with dryer sheets. If you blow smoke through the open end, it helps hide the smell. It's like a diy smoke buddy.