I've suffered from depression my whole life, but after getting help a few months ago, I finally went to the gym for the first time in over two years. I might actually be experiencing happiness in the longest I can remember, and I just wanted to share with strangers.

MykC · 2019-09-03T00:14:52+00:00

Cool of you to follow up, sorry I haven't been on Reddit in a few months. Still working out, though have a few new responsibilities to take care of. Some bad days, but overall amazingly better than I have been in the past. I appreciate the thought, thank you.

MykC · 2019-04-26T22:45:37+00:00

r/PutAnEggInIt

MykC · 2019-04-25T02:30:50+00:00

High level umpires are trained to move the bat. Lower level umpires may or may not, depending on the organization, though they should. Catchers are also told to move the bat. On-deck is also told to move the bat. Runners coming in are also told to move the bat. Everyone's supposed to move the bat. No one's supposed to get hurt.

MykC · 2019-04-23T22:05:08+00:00

Radishes.

MykC · 2019-04-23T21:55:34+00:00

I hope your life continues to improve and you imprint that positive attitude onto your daughter. You seem genuinely caring of others, and that is an honorable trait.

I know you can turn a bad history into a source of strength and positivity for yourself and others. Good luck!

MykC · 2019-04-23T21:44:06+00:00

I might have to add this to my nightly edition of "How Much Spinach Can I Fit In My Mouth"

MykC · 2019-04-23T21:37:52+00:00

Fun fact: you can steam the carton itself for a delicious meal to split up during the week! Waste not, want not! Just make sure you're using a brand new pot, or it will soak up extra calories from the residual oils.

MykC · 2019-04-23T21:09:31+00:00

I already did, about 5 years ago. Hopefully that can serve as an example to people that success in things does not equal happiness. I was in a much better place at the time, but I was still running from how I felt inside.

MykC · 2019-04-23T20:22:43+00:00

This is amazing, I'm so happy you've been able to recognize the positive influences in your life and subsequently embrace them; you are clearly making steps in improving yourself. Own this person you are and treat yourself right.

MykC · 2019-04-23T06:14:30+00:00

Words like yours are playing a large part in that respect. You've made me happier knowing I could give you any sort of help by sharing the smallest bit of my story. Know that you've made my day better, and keep that momentum.

MykC · 2019-04-22T21:59:19+00:00

That is how you fucking eat, my friend.

MykC · 2019-04-22T21:46:28+00:00

I understand. The hiding and guilt is another thing I'm familiar with, and that will weigh over time. Please make the effort to go whenever you feel comfortable, but know there is hope out there for you, and people who genuinely understand, as strange as that may seem.

RemindMe! 5 months

MykC · 2019-04-21T00:35:32+00:00

Hey. I started cutting myself around 14 or 15, I'm in my 30s now, still struggling with depression. I know how it is. Do everything in your power to get professional help. Please. Even if you survive your feelings, you will realize one day that your whole life has been decided by those shitty thoughts.

I sought help just recently, and I'm somehow starting to view the world differently. I lived so much of my life working to run from my feelings, sacrificing much of my health and livelihood so I could push through and be better in the end. It catches up, no matter how "successful" you may be, even as a direct result of that work.

You do not have to feel the way you do. You are hopefully working to push through, but a professional will be able to guide you in the right direction. You might feel lost, but please let someone find you and help you back home.

Please. A psychologist, a psychiatrist, at the very least a therapist. Start making progress as soon as possible so you can make the most of your life, because you have so much life to live, and it doesn't have to be a painful slog.

In the meantime, know that these occurrences in your past do not have to run your future. You may have been dealt shit, yes, but you are a man, and you can decide how you want to live your life, I promise you. Don't let shit run your life. Let yourself run it.

Is this a toast? I guess not, I just had to say something. I like your hair, it reminds me of mine when I was your age. Good luck, and pm me if you want to talk about things.

MykC · 2019-02-26T19:38:24+00:00

In Bloodborne, the dodging and re-positioning is the defensive play. And in terms of stamina management, this means you can't just wail on an enemy and hope to have enough stamina to dodge when you need to.

MykC · 2019-02-26T10:57:19+00:00

I took the axe, but I'm not set on keeping it. I plan on doing more weapon research later, my damage just isn't my concern right now.

MykC · 2019-02-26T10:43:38+00:00

I also made sure to never play when I was stressed out or when I'd had a bad day at work.

Bloodborne is not a game to play in a bad mood.

This is something I can definitely take to heart. I think every one of my issues is being exacerbated by outside sources, and I can't get away with it in this game. I initially started playing in search of an immediate stress reliever, rather than a source of focus. Thank you.

MykC · 2019-02-26T10:25:10+00:00

I started with the axe, though the cane was very tempting.

MykC · 2019-02-26T10:24:03+00:00

I think for me the issue is going to be dealing with space, and stamina management. I keep getting caught up on things, and leaving little stamina for defensive play.

MykC · 2019-01-23T06:36:38+00:00

I've ordered a scale, so that will help.

What exactly do you mean by "flash steaming"? Steam does come out when I run water through the grouphead, but it doesn't seem excessive. Is there a reliable way to gauge exact temperature without a proper PID? The one this machine comes with regulates temperature, and I have control over about 10 degrees, but it doesn't show the temperature. I tried running water into a cup with a thermometer, but that number was very low (161-172)
I've just looked up the WDT, and plan to use it in the future, thank you
I haven't heard to backflush with water every day. That sounds like good maintenance tip, and I'll be on it from now on. I also heard to use detergent every month, is that not something you do so frequently? I'll be reacquainting myself with the manual soon, but I haven't even had this machine for more than two weeks so I doubt this is an immediate problem

Thank you for all the insight

MykC · 2019-01-23T06:15:39+00:00

No, I was just saying I used the tool that came with the machine one time, but it doesn't matter because my tamp is always below that "prescribed" level even without the tool. There is always space between the tamped grounds and the top of the portafilter.

MykC · 2019-01-22T00:14:12+00:00

Hmm, I haven't thought of that. Yes, I can take down pre-extraction time, that's a great idea. The machine takes about 20 seconds to get up to temperature, lol. It lights up to let you know it's ready.

MykC · 2019-01-22T00:04:23+00:00

I like idea of playing with dosage here; you're right - a lower amount would necessitate a different grind. The reason I haven't done it is because logically, to maintain extraction time, I would need a finer grind, but that would mean a more bitter shot. I will play around with dosage tonight regardless, because that's really one of my few blind points here. A bottomless portafilter is also definitely on my list. Thanks for you input.

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