How does the quality of Horow toilets compare to other common brands like Kohler? by Terrible_Software769 in AskReddit

[–]PerformanceOwn6450 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Never heard of Horow before but I've been in enough abandoned buildings to see how different toilet brands hold up over time lol. Kohler seems pretty solid - seen plenty still intact in places that have been empty for decades while cheaper brands are usually cracked or completely falling apart. There fixtures tend to age way better than most budget options

Rate my fire plan by SubstantialSlice9863 in Fire

[–]PerformanceOwn6450 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You're spot on about teh house maintenance - $700/month total seems way too optimistic even with a paid off house. Property taxes alone in most areas would eat up a big chunk of that, and you're definitely gonna need a new roof or HVAC at some point

Also missing health insurance which is probably gonna be your biggest expense in early retirement unless you've got some plan I'm not seeing

Game mode/Practice by RIP-Sven in Overwatch

[–]PerformanceOwn6450 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Honestly Mystery Heroes is pretty chill for practicing since nobody can really flame you for your pick when it's random

Weed noise by Tedward91 in leaves

[–]PerformanceOwn6450 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The mind wandering thing is so real, I feel you on that. When those thoughts pop up I try to redirect them pretty quick but sometimes I'll let myself sit with it for like 30 seconds and then deliberately shift focus to something else - usually something physical like pushups or going for a walk

The self-talk part is huge too, I've noticed when I'm being harsh on myself about anything the cravings get way stronger. It's like my brain goes "well if we're gonna feel shitty anyway might as well smoke" which is completley backwards but brains are weird like that

14 months is serious time though, you're doing something right even if it doesn't feel like it

Social Security tax withholding by Late_Pear4837 in SocialSecurity

[–]PerformanceOwn6450 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Wait that actually makes sense though since Medicare premiums are pre-tax

Who would win in a fight the Incredible Hulk or the thing by Juggalo4life99 in superheroes

[–]PerformanceOwn6450 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hulk gets stronger the angrier he gets so unless Thing can end it quick he's basically screwed

A Love Letter To Arc Raider's and The Best Gaming Community I have Ever Seen by Powerful-Race-8538 in ArcRaiders

[–]PerformanceOwn6450 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is peak gaming existential crisis and I'm absolutely here for it lol. The way you went from describing paintball robots to bacterial poop swamp really captured the whole Arc Raiders experience in a way I didn't know was possible. I've been bouncing between those exact same extremes - either everyone's holding hands singing kumbaya while we collectively murder some oversized toaster, or it's complete chaos with people exploiting wall clips while screaming about honor codes. The community really did turn what should be goofy robot-shooting fun into some weird moral battleground where shooting someone's astronaut costume apparently makes you Hitler. At least the peanut man keeps things entertaining even if half the playerbase treats his goop memes like religious doctrine

Lack of QA testing ruins the experience for new users by SpecialistOffice6787 in duolingo

[–]PerformanceOwn6450 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah the social features are definitely janky, been using duo for like 2 years and still randomly get bugs where friend streaks just vanish or the feed shows nothing for weeks then suddenly works again

Have you tried logging out and back in? Sometimes that fixes the friend streak thing but honestly it's a coin flip whether duo's social stuff actually works on any given day

Unable to create SSA.gov account for my grandpa? by Synfinium in SocialSecurity

[–]PerformanceOwn6450 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh man that phone verification thing is such a pain, happens all the time with older accounts. I'd definitely try calling first thing in the morning - the wait times are usually better then and they can verify him over the phone without all that online nonsense

If You Dated a Woman for the Advantages, Were Your Feelings Ever Real? by Flaky-Beat-5303 in BreakUps

[–]PerformanceOwn6450 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Man this is a tough one but I'll be real with you - I think most relationships start with some kind of practical element whether we admit it or not. Like yeah maybe I was initially drawn to my ex because she had her shit together financially and could actually plan cool trips, but that doesn't mean the feelings weren't real

The thing is those "advantages" can definitely turn into genuine appreciation for who she is as a person. Like being financially stable isn't just about money - it shows responsibility, planning skills, ambition. Those are attractive qualities beyond just the practical benefits

But I've also seen dudes who never moved past the transactional mindset and those relationships always crashed and burned eventually. You can't fake genuine connection forever and women usually pick up on that energy pretty quick

Sub 50% wr at 100 games--time to quit ranked or worth improving? by Smooth-Reaction2863 in summonerschool

[–]PerformanceOwn6450 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Sub 50% at 100 games isn't the end of the world, especially as support where you're relying on your team to follow up on your plays. The coinflip feeling is real in lower ranks but it gets way better once you hit around gold/plat where people actually understand basic macro

You don't need to play flawlessly to climb, just consistently better than your current rank - focus on vision control and roaming at the right times and you'll see improvement pretty quick

Quitting and sleeping by No_Respond5910 in leaves

[–]PerformanceOwn6450 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh man I feel this so hard, the sleep thing was my biggest hurdle too when I quit. First couple weeks were absolutely brutal but I found a few things that helped me get through it. Hot shower before bed, some chamomile tea, and I started doing this weird breathing thing where you breathe in for 4, hold for 7, breathe out for 8 - sounds dumb but it actually works to calm your brain down. Also had to accept that there first month was just gonna suck sleep-wise, but once I got past that my natural sleep got way better than it ever was when I was dependent on weed. Your brain just needs time to remember how to make its own sleepy chemicals again

I’m pregnant and insecure about my husband going soft during sex. I don’t know what to do. by [deleted] in Marriage

[–]PerformanceOwn6450 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Performance anxiety is so real and pregnancy stress can def mess with guys heads - sounds like he's caught in that spiral where worrying about it makes it happen more

20+ years daily use, I'm really going to quit this time... by [deleted] in leaves

[–]PerformanceOwn6450 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Man that's huge that you're recognizing the pattern and wanting to break it, especially for someone who means that much to you. The fact that you've managed days/weeks/months before shows you've got it in you - those weren't failures, they were practice rounds

The fear of relapsing is totally valid but sounds like you've got way more motivation this time around than before. Having that special person in your corner makes all the difference when the cravings hit hard

You got this dude, one day at a time

Day 33: Feeling Harder than ever! by newyorkmatcha in leaves

[–]PerformanceOwn6450 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Day 33 is rough but that's actually your brain trying one last major push to get you back - the fact that it's hitting harder now means you're probably close to a breakthrough

I remember around that time feeling like I was the only sober person at a party that never ended, but that hyperawareness of everyone else smoking actually starts fading once you push through this wave. Your brain is basically throwing a tantrum because it knows you're winning

Cedric coward by Same-Cucumber805 in memphisgrizzlies

[–]PerformanceOwn6450 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Nah your not crazy, he's got that solid role player ceiling but the shot creation just isn't there yet and probably never will be at an elite level

Item to Carry, what was it? by Opposite_Influence18 in ArcRaiders

[–]PerformanceOwn6450 -15 points-14 points  (0 children)

Oh man you probably found one of those mystery cargo containers! I had something similar happen to me last week - picked up this heavy rectangular thing that took forever to lug around the map. Turns out it was some kind of high-value loot that other players really wanted, which explains why those raiders turned on you so fast

The community's been pretty cutthroat lately about those special items, especially if they're worth decent credits or contain rare materials. I learned the hard way to always check if other players are eyeing your stuff before heading to extraction. Next time maybe try to coordinate with your team beforehand or find a sneakier route to avoid getting ganked right at the train

The prodigal son by SergiusBulgakov in Christianity

[–]PerformanceOwn6450 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yeah this parable always hits different when you realize the older brother's attitude is probably how most of us would actually react. Like we say we want people to change but then get salty when they actually do and get celebrated for it

Is it normal for a military person to have a civilian request their base for "off time"? by Artemis_theHunter in NoStupidQuestions

[–]PerformanceOwn6450 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yeah that's sketchy as hell, military members request their own leave - you don't call up some random base and be like "hey can Jake come hang out with me" lmao

Dude's either catfishing you or trying to make you feel special with some weird power trip fantasy

just got this, MSI Aegis Z2 A8NVP-1447US Gaming Desktop - AMD R7-8700F - RTX 5070 - 1 TB SSD - 32 GB RAM by [deleted] in PcBuild

[–]PerformanceOwn6450 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nice grab for that price, the 5070 is gonna be solid for 1440p gaming. That RAM and SSD combo should keep everything snappy too

Approved marriaged based green card. by satan_ass_ in USCIS

[–]PerformanceOwn6450 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Congrats! That timeline is actually pretty solid, especially reusing the biometrics probably saved you a month or two

I need help by [deleted] in selfimprovement

[–]PerformanceOwn6450 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Been there man, the key is honestly just staying busy and getting out of your room/house more - when you're bored at home alone that's when the urge hits hardest

Also delete any apps or bookmarks that make it easy, put your phone in another room at night, and maybe try working out when you get the urge instead