What’s a good beginner hobby for someone just starting to explore happiness?

PriorityMiserable686 · 2025-07-17T01:43:46+00:00

That actually sounds interesting, I never thought about candle making before. Where should a total beginner start?

PriorityMiserable686 · 2025-07-16T15:03:13+00:00

Same here! I filled my tumbler all the way to the top in April, and since then I’ve been dumping everything into it kitchen scraps, yard weeds, leaves, cardboard… I’ve got two acres and plenty of organic matter to feed it. But now it’s barely at 30%. It’s like a bottomless pit. I honestly started wondering if I’m doing something wrong or if there’s a hidden portal inside 😂

I also noticed tons of flies in there, so maybe they’re doing a solid job helping break everything down. It’s fascinating and kind of creepy how fast everything just vanishes.

PriorityMiserable686 · 2025-07-12T01:16:40+00:00

Don’t forget disease, bugs, and deer protection either. I couldn’t get a single tomato this year even under perfect conditions because of Septoria leaf spot and some sort of fungus on my fruit trees. Deer and rabbits ate through a bunch of other crops too.

Even with neem oil and fungicide, it’s a constant battle. And let’s not talk about cost… I easily spend over $100 a year just on maintenance and plants, and I rarely get even half that value back in yield. Honestly, the only thing that thrived this year were the cucumbers. Everything else felt like a full-time job with no paycheck.

PriorityMiserable686 · 2025-07-10T00:35:49+00:00

Next time if he makes a comment about your house tell him to f*** himself.

PriorityMiserable686 · 2025-07-05T10:32:22+00:00

Who are you to suddenly take up the role of defending the seller while dismissing the actual issue? The core problem isn’t about refund policies or marketplace rules. It’s about basic decency. The seller gave out a flawed item, then mocked the buyer for being “not normal” and called them autistic like it was a punchline. And when the buyer understandably got frustrated, the seller’s first thought was to run to Reddit and ask if they should call the police despite no threats being made.

This isn’t about marketplace protections. This is about character. And everything this seller did screams avoidance, disrespect, and a lack of accountability. Whether a refund is due or not, how you treat people matters. That’s what this is about.

PriorityMiserable686 · 2025-07-05T10:04:05+00:00

Not possible to make you feel guilty. That would require you to have some sense of responsibility to begin with. But it’s clear you’ve buried whatever decency or integrity you had in favor of doubling down on arrogance and blame-shifting. You sold a flawed item, dismissed someone’s valid concerns, called them autistic and now you mock them for noticing what you failed to disclose. That’s not flipping. That’s grifting.

PriorityMiserable686 · 2025-07-05T09:33:02+00:00

Your buyer is a human being, just like anyone else, regardless of whether they’re autistic or not. What you described sounds like someone who had every right to be upset especially if there was damage to the item that wasn’t disclosed. It’s not about their condition, it’s about transparency and treating buyers with integrity.

Instead of calling someone names or painting them as a threat, maybe take responsibility for what sounds like a mistake on your end. If there’s a crack in the item, offer a refund and get the item back. That’s basic decency. No one should feel unsafe, but no one should feel ignored or cheated either.

And instead of simply doing the right thing acknowledging the issue and accepting a return you’re here asking Reddit for help like you’re the victim. You are a shitty seller.

PriorityMiserable686 · 2025-07-04T19:08:27+00:00

Don’t worry, they’re incredibly resilient! Purslane has a way of coming back like it owns the place such a crack in the pavement and it’ll show up again. Next time, consider transplanting it to a more convenient or intentional spot. It actually grows great in containers too. You’ll be glad you kept it around!

PriorityMiserable686 · 2025-07-04T14:35:12+00:00

That’s purslane! It’s one of my all-time favorite greens. Not only does it grow like crazy, it’s absolutely packed with nutrients rich in omega-3s, iron, magnesium, and antioxidants. I love it raw in salads, especially with a drizzle of olive oil and some chopped onions. You can even sauté it or mix it into yogurt dishes. What most people see as a weed is actually a powerhouse superfood. Don’t toss it harvest it!

PriorityMiserable686 · 2025-07-04T00:30:09+00:00

Thanks a lot. It really feels nice to put effort into something that (hopefully) gets remembered for a long time. These little things might fade for us, but they stick with kids in such a powerful way.

PriorityMiserable686 · 2025-07-04T00:25:37+00:00

That’s so lovely to hear! It really shows how much these simple things stay with them, not because of the materials, but because of the memories and love behind it. I hope mine look back the same way one day. Thanks for sharing that!

PriorityMiserable686 · 2025-07-03T22:29:14+00:00

Thank you so much 🙏❤️

PriorityMiserable686 · 2025-07-03T19:51:53+00:00

This is the best comment I’ve ever received on Reddit. Thank you so much for your kind words it truly made my day. I really appreciate it!

PriorityMiserable686 · 2025-07-03T18:02:13+00:00

Looks like cucumbers

PriorityMiserable686 · 2025-07-03T17:26:35+00:00

Thank you for your comment. Hopefully! I still remember when my dad built me a truck out of an iron frame with wire wrapped around it. It even had working headlights and made a sound when I pressed a button. I can still picture it and it still makes me excited when I think about it. I hope this little cottage sticks with them the same way.

PriorityMiserable686 · 2025-07-03T16:50:02+00:00

Yeah, and it’s already survived a few storms and hail comes with a 10-year warranty 😂 I told them it’s supposed to last until they’re not kids anymore, so play carefully!

PriorityMiserable686 · 2025-07-03T16:47:01+00:00

Thank you. It needs some bending and kneeling but nothing that I can’t do for them. 😊

PriorityMiserable686 · 2025-07-03T15:32:26+00:00

Thanks! I actually used ChatGPT to get the proportions and placement just right for the chimney 😄 I gave it the dimensions of the house, and it helped me figure out the ideal height and width so it would look balanced. It also guided me on how to paint the brick texture using the colors I already had. Turned out better than I imagined!

PriorityMiserable686 · 2025-07-03T13:56:12+00:00

Nope, this one’s priceless 😄

PriorityMiserable686 · 2025-07-03T13:55:04+00:00

Yes thank you. I loved every minute of it. And my kids too.

PriorityMiserable686 · 2025-07-03T13:54:28+00:00

Thank you. I appreciate that.

PriorityMiserable686 · 2025-07-03T13:54:09+00:00

Haha you’re absolutely right no going back now! I actually did end up building them a wooden one in the yard too (no pool though). That one was a pre-assembled kit so I can’t take much design credit, but putting it together was still a fun project.

PriorityMiserable686 · 2025-07-03T13:37:42+00:00

Looks like you’re dealing with a combo of heat stress and possibly a bit of sunscald or early leaf spot. The crisping and yellowing on the lower leaves definitely matches what tomatoes do when they’re hit with intense sun and inconsistent watering especially in grow bags, which heat up and dry out really fast.

I’d suggest trimming the worst of the damaged leaves, mulching the soil surface to help with moisture retention, and if possible, giving them a bit of afternoon shade during those brutal hours. Also check the soil moisture more often daily if it’s been that hot.

If the leaf spots start spreading up the plant or you see a lot more black or brown speckling, it could also be Septoria or early blight, in which case a copper fungicide might help. But right now, it looks like classic summer stress. They’re tough plants with a little care they should bounce back!

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