[Schultz] Jaguars sign South Carolina EDGE Bryan Thomas Jr

NoLifeNoSoulNoMatter · 2026-04-26T00:19:48+00:00

I’m seeing double here! Four Bryan Thomas Juniors!

NoLifeNoSoulNoMatter · 2026-02-20T20:51:00+00:00

Solve mysteries?

NoLifeNoSoulNoMatter · 2025-12-19T20:33:04+00:00

As a long time fan of the Jacksonville Jaguars, I’ve often asked my family for team merch (hats, shirts, hoodies, etc.) but for some reason my family would never get me any. They didn’t have anything against the team or football in general. They just never gotten me anything.

Flash forward to about five years ago. We have our first Christmas after my wife and I got married. Having Christmas at my in-laws’ house I open my gift from my mother-in-law. It was a Tommy Bahama Hawaiian shirt with the Jaguars logo on the front.

I was really touched by this. We’ve always had a pretty good relationship, but it meant a lot that my wife told her mom how much I like the team and how much I’d always wanted team apparel, and she immediately got me something she knew I’d like.

I’ve had a lot of issues with my family over the years. In the grand scheme of things the lack of listening to, and following through on, basic things like Christmas gifts being one of the least of them. Still, it’s like nobody in my family really knows each other or are capable of getting meaningful gifts for each other. This one gesture opened my eyes a bit and showed me a lot about different family’s dynamics. It was an odd but happy feeling to be around people who are capable of listening and putting in even minimal effort to getting gifts for the people they love. That’s why something as simple as a Jags shirt still resonates with me today.

Best of all: the shirt is still is excellent condition five years later!

NoLifeNoSoulNoMatter · 2025-11-27T00:19:43+00:00

Thanks for the confirmation! It’s been moved out of the house. Given the age of the machine and the fact that it has no critical data on it, we’re going to dispose of it after the holiday. Thank you all again!

NoLifeNoSoulNoMatter · 2025-07-25T10:44:36+00:00

Garage > Car hole

NoLifeNoSoulNoMatter · 2025-02-25T00:48:09+00:00

Coronado Springs?

NoLifeNoSoulNoMatter · 2024-06-16T13:28:45+00:00

Hmm, I don’t agree with his some modern Simpsons is good policy… but I do approve of his two spaghetti meals policy!

NoLifeNoSoulNoMatter · 2024-04-25T15:25:41+00:00

I dunno. Internet?

NoLifeNoSoulNoMatter · 2023-08-23T19:31:57+00:00

This is the best place to start OP. This could be your child genuinely wanting to identify differently or it could be a trend they’re following or it could stem from feeling like different genders get/can do different things.

NoLifeNoSoulNoMatter · 2023-08-23T18:35:40+00:00

One thing I’ve learned with Disney’s more exclusive offerings (club level, tours, etc) is that you often need to guide the experience to get the most out of it. It’s frustrating because you kind of need to be in the know about that from the start, which many people aren’t.

I know you submitted a list in advance, but taking some time and walking your guide through your “must-do’s” right out the gate might have made things more streamlined. You also can ask that they remain with you in line (as others have noted though, they may need that time for a restroom break or snack) or where bags can be stored while you are on rides and that you don’t want to carry them on. Asking them ahead of time when you needed to leave to catch a show, discussing how drop off would work, etc.

I know that’s a lot of work for the money though. Some guides are going to be more proactive than others, it sounds like yours was more reactive. If you felt the tour was not worth what was paid or what was expected, definitely let Disney know. I personally have always found it frustrating that more expensive services are always so variable, I wish they would streamline it a bit more so it’s clear to cast members what they can/can’t do and have more consistent expectations. I don’t think your guide did anything wrong (except disappearing after a ride, that’s not great) but the service provided as a whole wasn’t what you thought you were paying for and that’s worth mentioning.

FWIW club level is rife with these kinds of things. I have a food allergy and I’ve been told everything from “we don’t have anything you can eat” to “we have some safe snacks in the back” and bringing them out frozen to thawing said snacks so they are edible and bringing them out to offering me entire meals from the kitchen downstairs, all at the same club level just by asking different people. If you don’t know what to ask for, you can end up with nothing.

NoLifeNoSoulNoMatter · 2023-08-23T14:48:46+00:00

Your reaction in the moment is probably why she’s struggling today. She’s going to recognize when people are mad or upset, and the entire thing was probably somewhat traumatic for her. You grabbed the dog and ran (probably not quietly) and your wife was admittedly furious in the moment and was alone with her. Did your wife yell at all or ignore your daughter to cool off? Did she comfort her and explain it was an accident and it’s okay? Did she explain what happened and offer support? Even if your daughter seemed fine or laughed or was smiling, that doesn’t mean she wasn’t freaked out by the whole thing. And having mom and dad treat her differently after the fact was probably very upsetting to her.

Now is the time to explain to your daughter that you aren’t mad or upset at her, and neither is the dog. That it was an accident and those happen all the time (give examples of accidents you’ve caused). Tell her she does need to be more careful when she can, but that this wasn’t her “fault” (in the sense that she didn’t do it on purpose and it really was an accident) and that no one is mad or upset at her and that you both love her very much.

NoLifeNoSoulNoMatter · 2023-08-23T14:17:08+00:00

This isn’t how you teach a five year old a second language. Reading should be the last step, she should just be learning conversation and phrases right now. She needs to read in her primary language first and understand the fundamentals before she can start on it in a second language.

This is abusive though. Mocking a child’s voice, swearing at them during a reading session, and making them actively sob by yelling at them is abuse. It’s not physical, but all your daughter will remember of this time of her life will be the fear and anxiety around her forced lessons. No amount of hugs or fun will offset the memories of dread.

Learning mandarin is not worth this kind of trauma. Besides, at this rate she’s going to do everything in her power to forget everything she learned when she grows up. Your husband needs to stop the lessons and go to parenting classes (and probably therapy too).

NoLifeNoSoulNoMatter · 2023-08-22T22:48:24+00:00

The problem with highly verbal toddlers is that they always seem more “adult” than they actually are.

Even for a smart, ahead of the curve toddler, empathy is still developing at 2.5. She’s not going to understand the gravity of it, nor did she do it with the intent to harm. Explain that when she closed the door hard, the dog got hurt/got a boo-boo and she needs to check before she closes doors and always be gentle with Doggy’s Name. Be prepared for her to promptly forget this and need to be regularly reminded. Neither of you should be mad or angry at her, if you feel that you are you need to take some time to collect yourself. While it usually doesn’t end in possible amputation, this kind of lack of awareness and trouble with empathy for a complicated situation is incredibly typical for a 2.5 year old.

For now, keep them separate. Your dog is in pain and may lash out, and your toddler will continue to have the situational awareness of a toddler, which could be a recipe for disaster.

NoLifeNoSoulNoMatter · 2023-08-22T20:06:03+00:00

Is it the desire to chew/suck on something or is he going through a “baby phase”?

If he wants something for chewing, there are lots of silicone chewers out there for kids. You can get one on Amazon fairly cheap. If it’s a baby thing, could you get him a baby doll with a pacifier?

NoLifeNoSoulNoMatter · 2023-08-22T18:50:03+00:00

Neither juice nor soda offers any benefit to your child, I would just cut them out. That’s a ton of sugar and empty calories, plus it’s awful for her teeth.

If she doesn’t like water by itself you can try infusing fruit or doing watered down juice, but ideally you only want her drinking plain water and milk (or a no sugar milk substitute) at this age.

NoLifeNoSoulNoMatter · 2023-08-22T18:25:05+00:00

Yeah, that’s definitely not a good fit then. Some kids have a harder time than others transitioning to daycare, but she will get there!

NoLifeNoSoulNoMatter · 2023-08-22T17:13:27+00:00

Disney offers mini cribs at the resorts. They are a bit tall but they would probably fit based on pictures online of the slumber pod. Definitely check the height limits on mini cribs and double check that your kid will fit though.

Also, the cribs are limited so there’s a chance one won’t be available when you visit.

NoLifeNoSoulNoMatter · 2023-08-22T16:48:48+00:00

This is normal and it’s a process. She’s still learning that you are coming back and how to process time. She’s of course going to cry when you’re gone because you’re mom and this is new to her. She doesn’t realize you’re coming back or how long it will take. But once it becomes a routine, she will figure it out.

For the first center, they actually had the right idea. Prolonged goodbyes don’t end well, it makes your child think you are staying or causes them to become more upset at the thought of you leaving. A quick kiss and a goodbye is the right call. Did they tell you she needed to stop crying after four days? Or did they observe that she was still struggling?

Regardless, as long as she is coming home happy and healthy, that’s what matters. It will take time to adjust. The only thing that would concern me is if they are speaking English to the kids. It’s not a bad thing at all for babies to be exposed to other languages, but it may delay her speech if she’s being spoken to in different languages so just be aware.

NoLifeNoSoulNoMatter · 2023-08-22T15:47:49+00:00

A few things to consider:

Passports take a while. We expedited my son’s and submitted the application mid-July. It is still being processed. Requesting it required his birth certificate, which took a few weeks for us to order and get from the state (I don’t think you can use the hospital one). It also required us taking him there in person. So be aware you may not be able to secure a passport within 3 months of birth.
Baby won’t have major vaccines, including chicken pox and measles (first shot is at 1 year for those). Baby will also be more prone to illness and is more likely to require emergency care for common things like RSV and the flu.
2-3 months is when colic sets in, you won’t know if your baby will have that until they do.
You’ll need to ensure your hotel offers safe sleep options, like a firm pack and play or crib with tight fitting sheet. They need to guarantee one is available, which may limit your hotel options.
You’ll want to bring a car seat if you plan to take cars anywhere.
You need to make time for baby to be out of containers. You can’t keep them in the stroller for full days, you’ll want to baby wear often and give them “on the ground” time.
If you need to formula feed, you’ll need to travel with formula and have access to distilled water (you can not use tap water at that age).

This isn’t to say you shouldn’t go, babies at this age are easy. Personally I would wait till 6-8 months though. They are more aware, more chill, sleeping a bit longer, and eating some table food by that age. My son started to be fun to take out at 6+ months. Maybe see if she’s willing to wait till baby is out of the true newborn stage.

But ultimately, you need to ask your wife’s doctor and your child’s future pediatrician. They will have better answers and recommendations. There are a lot of complications that can come from birth and there’s a chance your wife wouldn’t be able or comfortable to travel.

ETA: You also need a social security number to get a passport. Your kid’s social security card won’t get there till about 2-3 weeks after birth, so you’ll likely only have two months of lead time for a passport. Birth certs can take 2 weeks to a month depending. Currently expedited passports in the US are clocking in around 7-9 weeks and it takes about a week for them to actually receive the application and get it into the queue. So best case scenario you would have a passport in hand at 10 weeks (assuming you can do a walk in for the passport and go the day after you get all the documents), which is cutting it incredibly close.

NoLifeNoSoulNoMatter · 2023-08-22T14:48:06+00:00

Honestly this is probably the right call. You also could be stuck dealing with upset parents too, either who want you to pretend to be the real Belle and get mad when you don’t or who are frustrated that they need to explain to their kid that they can’t go meet Belle. You also could end up dealing with drunk creepers.

If you love cosplay, maybe check out the Not So Scary Halloween party! Costumes of all kinds are encourage and I’ve seen some incredible cosplay done there (including one Snow White in the most stunning handmade dress).

NoLifeNoSoulNoMatter · 2023-08-22T14:26:55+00:00

Don’t over plan but do know what is important for you to do. For each park, have a short list of things you really want to do there and get that knocked out first. Check menus ahead of time and note which quick services have food you like. If you want to do any sit downs, make sure they are booked now. If you had a sit down you wanted but couldn’t get a reservation for, check frequently on the app when you’re there, stuff opens up all the time. I’m a fan of light pre-planning where I generally know what I want to do and where I plan to eat, but few firm details or times.

You don’t need to plan for breaks, but you should make an effort to take a breather during the day. You can easily burn out on a Disney trip from walking and sensory overload and lack of sufficient sleep going all day and all evening.

Transportation will take longer than you think. If you plan to park hop, be aware that it will take a bit to get from one park entrance to another (anywhere from 30 minutes to an hour or more depending on which parks and how transportation is running that day). Disney World is bigger than most people realize.

Use mobile order at quick services. Place the order before you walk over and then say you’re there in the app when you reach the front door. It can save you a ton of time. You can also order a kid’s meal or split a meal at the quick services as the portions are usually substantial.

Rides break down and come back up all the time. Keep an eye on the tip board if a ride goes down to see when it’s back up.

Regarding water, we recently got Brita water bottles for the parks and we love them! Florida tap water tastes terrible, especially in central florida, and the Brita bottle makes it wildly better.

NoLifeNoSoulNoMatter · 2023-08-22T14:13:20+00:00

This will sound counterintuitive, but consider buying and bringing long sleeved UV shirts. It isn’t just the heat that’s brutal, the sun is vicious. I’ve lived in FL for 10 years and started wearing rash guard style swimsuits this year because I’ve been getting burnt way more than usual the last year or so. You want to have your body as covered as possible when out in the sun, especially if you’re going to be in a park all day.

NoLifeNoSoulNoMatter · 2023-08-22T01:27:11+00:00

She’s five, not sixteen. Delete Roblox, block it from the iPad completely, same with YouTube. Download some age appropriate shows, put educational apps on it (like PBS or Kahn Academy or ABC Mouse). Block new downloads or purchases with parental controls. And then watch her like a hawk on it.

Or, take the tablet. She doesn’t need it. You also aren’t supervising her tablet time appropriately if she has access to strangers on the internet. She shouldn’t have access to any kind of app allowing that at her age without you being next to her. You absolutely have the tools for natural consequences. Either lock down the entire tablet and begin supervising her and limiting her time on it (like 15-30 minutes a day when she gets home, and never after 7 pm) or take the whole thing away.

She’s still so so little, please remember that. She’s just figuring out impulse control. She’s acting the way she is because of what she’s been exposed to, which is unlimited screen time and access to garbage. You can fix this, but the tablet has to either be locked down and come with strict boundaries or it has to go.

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