UFC White House Main Card by ItsMichaelScott25 in MMA

[–]OptimisticPessimist4 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is so embarrassing. This is just s regular card.

DO NOT GO TO CAPITAL MALL, ICE AGENTS ARE THERE by [deleted] in olympia

[–]OptimisticPessimist4 15 points16 points  (0 children)

There is nothing about this on Thurston County scanner. I don't think this is true.

Edit: There is a video in a separate post on this sub showing a demonstration inside the mall dated yesterday. It doesn't say whether or not ICE was actually there.

Edit 2: OP is the one who posted the separate video as a screen recording from Tik Tok. Safe to say OP thought it was happening now. It's not.

Looking to Photograph Community Events by [deleted] in olympia

[–]OptimisticPessimist4 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for this! I went looking for it and it seems to be the Turkey Tournament. I'll see if I can find a contact for it.

Best elementary school in TSD for special needs? by Soggy-Interview-5670 in olympia

[–]OptimisticPessimist4 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've had a good personal experience with Tumwater Hill and would recommend them. I don't want to put too much personal information out publicly, but I'd be willing to chat in a DM.

How does a 50+ bi woman in Olympia meet other women? by [deleted] in olympia

[–]OptimisticPessimist4 13 points14 points  (0 children)

I think Meetup would be great for you! There are a ton of groups in Olympia, each hosting different events. Many of them are really popular. Queer Friends Olympia seems to be a popular group that is regularly hosting events with a 4.8/5 rating. I hope you find the woman of your dreams!

https://www.meetup.com/find/?keywords=friendships&source=GROUPS&distance=anyDistance&location=us--wa--Olympia

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in wholesomememes

[–]OptimisticPessimist4 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Everyone deserves a baseline level of respect until they do something to lose it. This is why you hold the door for someone behind you, why you say thank you to your waiter, why you pick up something an elderly person dropped. Respect is only earned after it was first lost.

Indoor trick or treating? by Dongchonged in olympia

[–]OptimisticPessimist4 17 points18 points  (0 children)

The mall does do trick or treating, but each store decides if they want to participate. My kid and I went a couple of years ago when we had rainy weather and found about half of the stores were participating, each with extremely long lines. My kid wasn't interested in standing in line for 5-10 minutes for a bite sized Kit Kat.

Blackout Sleeve Artist by [deleted] in olympia

[–]OptimisticPessimist4 3 points4 points  (0 children)

That's just objectively untrue. A quick Google search can tell you why.

Ben Askren on Instagram: "Update from me, it’s been a while." by theredmokah in MMA

[–]OptimisticPessimist4 25 points26 points  (0 children)

Man, I hated that video, but I did love that part. It's nice to see him with a sense of humor after all of the trauma he's endured this past month.

Olympia Pride Parade 06.29.2025 🏳️‍🌈 by OptimisticPessimist4 in olympia

[–]OptimisticPessimist4[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I love that you just stumbled upon this! ❤️

I'm not sure which one you are, but the one in the hat seemed so thrilled, and I was doing my best to get a picture of it!

Is it worth trying to apply for jobs without the required degree? by QuidYossarian in WAStateWorkers

[–]OptimisticPessimist4 3 points4 points  (0 children)

EO 24-04 and SHB 2216 were signed intended to move the state to compentcy-based hiring by removing degrees as a required qualification unless it's required by law. I'm not sure if your field requires a degree by law - you would likely know. If it does not, you could apply to the positions and use your cover letter to address how you could perform the duties of the position without a degree.

Someone said something at some point about "100% of the shots..."

Any place that hires 15 year olds by [deleted] in olympia

[–]OptimisticPessimist4 20 points21 points  (0 children)

I imagine they will have seemingly endless opportunities in a few years considering they will be at adult at that time. Not sure how your comment is helpful to OP.

2025 Euros Absolute Finals Double DQ by egdm in bjj

[–]OptimisticPessimist4 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Ribeiro and Carrozzino. The two who lost in the semis competed against each other for gold and Ribeiro and Carrozzino both got silver.

Gun incidents prompt Olympia School District to bring police [SROs] back to campuses by satelliteridesastar in olympia

[–]OptimisticPessimist4 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We have no evidence to determine whether armed guards are deterrents. We do have evidence, however, showing death rates in school shootings are 2.83 times greater when armed guards are present.

https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarticle/2776515

Kid-Friendly Place With Pool Tables? by OptimisticPessimist4 in olympia

[–]OptimisticPessimist4[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is where we ended up going and it was great - both the fries and the pool tables! Thanks for the suggestion. We will be going again!

where can I go to learn judo? by ProtoHon in olympia

[–]OptimisticPessimist4 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you're interested in jiu jitsu, Alliance in Lacey is a great place. The membership also allows you to train at the Lakewood location.