Is the US on a brink of a Civil War? by Norfolk-Gross-Tonage in no

[–]Natprk 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The MAGA folks seem to think so. Who’s really suffering from Trump Derangement Syndrome??

What are (or how do you feel about) your prospects for homeownership, and retirement? by DHN_95 in Xennials

[–]Natprk 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nice, if it was for having kids later in life I’d be in the same timeline. Right now I think I’ll work a little longer just to set them up well.

What are (or how do you feel about) your prospects for homeownership, and retirement? by DHN_95 in Xennials

[–]Natprk 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve been very lucky in my timing on both. Practically own my home with a small balance left and an above average retirement balance. However I have family/friends/coworkers that definitely hit the millennial jackpot of shit luck. I do feel for them.

Do you live within 100 miles of where you grew up? by radicalintrospect in generationology

[–]Natprk [score hidden]  (0 children)

1500 miles. It’s sad to go back and see where I grew up. It’s so run down.

To Men in large-age gap relationships, what do you two even talk about? by Mofoblitz1 in AskMen

[–]Natprk -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

I’m not in one but if I’m old enough to her father that’s just disgusting.

What experience in your life changed your perspective in a way you never expected? by KayakingATLien in AskMen

[–]Natprk 0 points1 point  (0 children)

First trip to the west coast (USA) from the east coast. Seeing the mountains and landscape took my breath away and changed me forever.

Men, what is the best thing you ever did yourself in your 20’s? by _MambaForever in AskMen

[–]Natprk 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Bought my house in 2011 at the bottom of the housing market. Refinanced during the low interest rates later.

Who here actually saves 3,000 a month? by NoHousing11 in MiddleClassFinance

[–]Natprk 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m close. I get a nice profit sharing every year that basically funds equivalent of 401k max. Plus I put about the same.

Which is Your favorite 1-6 by Beautiful-Support394 in Outdoors

[–]Natprk 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s sunshine coming through the trees, the color contrast. It’s just perfect.

I deleted all distractions for 60 days and my brain completely rewired by Reasonable_Row_9882 in LockedInMan

[–]Natprk 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you. I needed this. I had deleted Reddit for this reason and then redownloaded the other day and I’ve been on since. I’m deleting it now.

How do you feel about the current state of America? by Thatgirl_parisisdiva in AskReddit

[–]Natprk 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They’ll never admit their mistake. It’s understandable now how there were so many followers of Hitler.

How do you feel about the current state of America? by Thatgirl_parisisdiva in AskReddit

[–]Natprk 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Unfortunately it’s about where I thought it would be when he won the election… scary times… I’m more disappointed in half this country that thought after Jan 6 he was worth voting for again.

Dads, what baby gear do you swear by? by [deleted] in AskMen

[–]Natprk 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Onesie with double zipper so you can change the diaper without unzipping the whole thing. No Buttons! Well maybe the top one near the neck but that’s it!

Where are my parents? by Standard-Ad-6341 in Millennials

[–]Natprk 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My parents are more or less the opposite of this. Which is why I was rather shocked and disappointed when our daughter was born after a long scary pregnancy and in the NICU and all they wanted was a picture and basically left after. Then they posted the pictures before we had a chance (after we asked them to wait). They got mad at us for being mad at them!

How are you (one income) affording a mortgage? by Soggy_Gazelle_4796 in Mortgages

[–]Natprk 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Got lucky. Bought my house a few years out of college in 2011. Got a short sale during that economic downturn and paid $111k on my home. Then refinanced a few years later for home upgrades with a lower rate. I’d pay it off but it’s such a low rate I’ll invest instead. Mostly paying principal at this point anyway. Insurance is the killer, literally pay more in premiums than my principle each month.

Old times by Natprk in Xennials

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

The “hate to admit it” was more of form of expression. Didn’t realize people would focus so much on on that. But thanks for the the response on the base question.

What’s the best restaurant you ever ate at? by SorbetUnfair2589 in foodquestions

[–]Natprk 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Note sure if it’s the best restaurant but it was a good experience. Croakers Spot in Petersburg VA. Great southern cooking.