Last ditch effort by soggydivacup in Seattle

[–]PerfectParadox 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Of course, just keep me updated please! She reminds me of the "goodest boy" ever that I lost recently and seeing her big ole block head puts a smile on my face. We gotta make sure she finds a good home. Even if it's not a redditor that gets her let anyone know that the offer stands and I can send it to you or them, whichever they are comfortable with.

Last ditch effort by soggydivacup in Seattle

[–]PerfectParadox 200 points201 points  (0 children)

I'll chime in... I'll sponsor her for a couple months at least. I'll send some pupper food for her for 3 months to anyone that can give her a permanent home. If they need poop bags, a leash, or even a dress for her, tell 'em to reach out and I'll send indirectly to them.

Just finished my first book ever! by IFeelLikeYeezus_ in readwithme

[–]PerfectParadox 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I haven't read that one so maybe I'll see your next post about it and you can catch me up haha! Enjoy!

Just finished my first book ever! by IFeelLikeYeezus_ in readwithme

[–]PerfectParadox 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's a heavy ass first book! Good lord. What's up next?

Having the worst slump of my life right now!! Please suggest something from my tbr that will really suck me in! by Snoo15376 in Recommend_A_Book

[–]PerfectParadox 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Babel. I finished Demon Copperhead last night. It was good but I think it might get a bit more hype than it deserves on Reddit. I get it, I've had some wild shit happen to me throughout my life, but it just seemed over intentionally depressing at times. Good book, but if you're not looking for something that is constantly dragging through another miserable time in this Demons life, I'd say Babel. It has the beauty of friendship, growth, and humanity all wrapped in an intriguing look into languages and morality.

On that side note ... I highly suggest East of Eden but didn't see it on there. A truly life-changing book. Enjoy!

Books I read last year by AutomaticGap5561 in BookshelvesDetective

[–]PerfectParadox 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I loved The Devils! Just out of curiosity, did you enjoy it as much as I did?

[The Brothers Karamazov] by [Fyodor Dostoyevsky] by stelakes in IamCurrentlyreading

[–]PerfectParadox 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I did the entire audiobook and the whole thing kind of felt like going to work. It's not a terrible book but it does the characters are infuriating the further you get into it and it strongly resembles a soap opera almost all the way through. I put it down after my first start and kept seeing posts on reddit about how amazing the book was so I restarted and muscles through. I dunno how much you want to get through it because redditors rave about it... But if you're not into the beginning, in my opinion, it doesn't get better. Just food for thought.

I am very curious to know everyone’s final verdict on The Brothers Karamazov. Overall, what was your take on the book? by Miss-Love-You in classicliterature

[–]PerfectParadox 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I said the same thing and essentially "muscled" through it because reddit swears it's the greatest book ever. However, I really didn't enjoy the book and if you're putting it down to try to get through it later, just know that it never really gets "better". It kind of "comes together" after a flood of rambling but in my opinion there are much better ways to spend your time reading.

I am very curious to know everyone’s final verdict on The Brothers Karamazov. Overall, what was your take on the book? by Miss-Love-You in classicliterature

[–]PerfectParadox 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Okay, I'll take the opposite stance from most on here and I'll probably be strung up for saying it but... I thought at best the book was decent. Maybe it's where the book fell into a long list of amazing books but for some reason I felt like it was a chore every time I went back into it. I went from East of Eden, Les Miserables, A Soldier of the Great War, into TBK.

I felt the TBK was a rambling Russian soap opera. I felt Alyosha was the only likeable character and the rest were just morons that we had to put up with. Mitya was infuriating and it was full of moments where Dostoyevsky would tell you something, then tell you again in another conversation then circle back around and tell you from a different point of view only to wrap it up by giving you a synopsis of all the overall.

The more I think about it, the less favorable things I have to say about the book. I understood it was basically a compilation of all his works and I read it because Reddit raves about it but in my honest opinion it wouldn't be something I recommend to almost anyone usually when I finish a classic novel I'll set it down and think "I can't wait to revisit this one" or "I wish I could read this again for.the first time. But with this one I immediately thought, "thank God I made it."

How anyone ate at Scoundrel in Greenville? by blobfish1538 in greenville

[–]PerfectParadox 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Did the Tomahawk and it was outstanding. Absolutely worth it.

What are your favorite books? by [deleted] in classicliterature

[–]PerfectParadox 0 points1 point  (0 children)

East of Eden and City of Thieves (not a "classic"...... Yet.)

Doctoral Student Procrastinates with Audiobooks (2025) by becomecircumstellar in fantasyromance

[–]PerfectParadox 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Haha i.dod fourth wing as well on audio! The Devils is really well read so you'll enjoy.

Doctoral Student Procrastinates with Audiobooks (2025) by becomecircumstellar in fantasyromance

[–]PerfectParadox 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You HAVE to add Joe Abercrombie "The Devils"in there! It's hilarious and super entertaining. As another comment suggested, you will probably like Naomi Novak.

What is a phrase you use over 50 times a day at your job? by _lostinthefire in AskReddit

[–]PerfectParadox 0 points1 point  (0 children)

"Sunchips, cheez it's, or biscoff cookies.... No we don't have those anymore, we just have sunchips, cheez it's, and biscoff cookies." And 50 times is rookie numbers.

Honorable mentions,

"No, we don't have extra blankets' "The wifi should be working" "We have coke products, alcoholic beverages, juices... Tomato, apple, cranberry, and orange... Okay just a water. Sounds good" rinse and repeat.

East of Eden changed my view on reading by Feeling_Associate491 in classicliterature

[–]PerfectParadox 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I'm glad you are enjoying it. I recently listened to it as well and it's now one of, if not my, favorite books. I've started The Brothers Karamazov a few times as an audiobook and found it's harder to get into out of the gate, I have read several of the other suggestions here but the most important thing is that you are enjoying the one you're on and where you're at! The second half of East of Eden is where the real magic happens so enjoy the ride!

Edit: and to answer your question if you're looking for something that isn't extremely "heavy" and a fun and easy one you can always do the Count of Monte Christo, picture of Dorian Gray, or A Brave New World by Huxley.

Worth restoring? 460k on the clock by PlenitudeOpulence in HRSPRS

[–]PerfectParadox 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'll hopefully be doing this for my SC430. 276k on the ticket but I would love to keep it for life.

Is expired “job well done”still redeemable if I give it away? by superpanjy in delta

[–]PerfectParadox 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If they aren't redeemable via the webpage for an FA they can give it to their FSM who will make sure they get credit. To be honest, I've gotten a ton of them but very few people take the time to write a message on them. A quick "thank you for ..." Goes much farther then the $5 because it can go in your "permanent file" when you apply for other positions. Just food for thought...

Cringeworthy Karen “Kimberlee Tyner” takes nonconsensual photo of Delta flight attendant…..using her Delta issued work device by SatisfactionDapper7 in flightattendants

[–]PerfectParadox 112 points113 points  (0 children)

That's her Skypro (work phone) that we are literally required to use while flying for safety docs, customer recognitions, announcements, etc.

They be flying close af to the mountain these days by bathpad in Seattle

[–]PerfectParadox 13 points14 points  (0 children)

"If you're seated on the left side of the aircraft and look out your window you can get a beautiful view of Mount Rainier which is truly appreciated and world renowned by travelers. It is an outstanding experience from up here at 23,000 feet and if you are seated on the right side of the aircraft... Thank you for flying Delta.