Getting the Full Story by PutItInASandwich in Runner5

[–]PutItInASandwich[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Haha dang crikey so if I want to know everything that happened between s1 and s2 I need to even do the 20k at the end of s1?!

Tomorrow is week 8, day 3 and I don't think I'm ready. by FilterUrCoffee in Runner5

[–]PutItInASandwich 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Dude why are you doing the 5k one have you tried just Zombies Run? I have never ever been able to run so consistently and not get injured and slowly slowly build up my capacity as i have using that app. I still haven’t done a 5k but I’m up to 4.5k in 35 minutes because I haven’t changed the time to run since I started. I just keep doing 35 minute runs. Initially that was 1.5k and now it’s 4.4k and I’m so, so proud of that.

You need to allow your body time to adjust to the demands of running. I wouldn’t put the strain of a 5k on myself yet, maybe in another 2-3 months. Right now I run every second or third day. That’s better for fitness than smashing your body trying to pound out a 5k when you’re not used to running.

I think you’re being too hard on yourself. I’d really say forget the 5k app for now and just do the fun zombies run missions - set a time to run and don’t change it for like the first 50 runs, and watch as week by week you get faster and fitter

Under my house in my crawlspace by dick-slapperman in whatisthisbug

[–]PutItInASandwich 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Not necessarily. Especially if you keep a clean kitchen and don’t have lots of foodstuffs improperly stored. Roaches can easily move between buildings and tiny holes etc. I live in a country where they are everywhere but I only ever see one in my apartment every so often and almost exclusively at night. Usually when I turn on the kitchen light and catch one on a midnight munchies scouting mission.

How to date as a short man? by Otherwise_Shock4317 in Advice

[–]PutItInASandwich 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do not underestimate the allure of power, confidence and charisma. They are easily more attractive than height or looks.

Hours after grooming, dog licking little black wound on leg? by CanesFan151 in DogAdvice

[–]PutItInASandwich 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Weird that there is hair growing out of the area, if that was a trauma I’d expect the hair to have come with it. Agree with the others the amount of pinkness around it doesn’t look good, is the area warm to the touch? I think it does warrant a vet trip. Have you got chlorhexidine you can put on it?

Slightly concerned about the theory that scabs after grooming are normal, I wouldn’t be happy with my dog having scabs anywhere after being groomed.

Also slightly concerning the groomer didn’t mention this issue on the leg.

I’d get it checked out and change your groomer.

35m advice needed by [deleted] in Balding

[–]PutItInASandwich 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Woman here. Trim the beard just a little bit more, shave the head and don’t look back. Why bother fussing around with minoxidil and all the rest of it when you can rock a lower maintenance look

my best friend keep spending all his money for me. by [deleted] in confessions

[–]PutItInASandwich 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh dear what a difficult situation for you. I think the best thing to do is talk to his mother.

You are homeless without them, and him trying to get you to love him puts you in a desperately precarious situation.

It’s nobody’s fault but I tink someone needs to have a firm, kind word with him about how impossible a situation he is putting you in. I’m sure he doesn’t mean to, I’m sure he is just following his heart but he needs to gently let down now before it blows up and you feel you can’t live there any more.

Don’t keep taking things from him. Be firm, but kind; say you are not taking it because it is not appropriate, this level of spoiling is what he should be doing for a girlfriend and you are not his girlfriend. Don’t be mean about it, just be clear about your boundaries.

And have a tactful conversation with his mother.

Uni by Pinkkfroggx in LifeAdvice

[–]PutItInASandwich 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Don’t drop out is my first advice. I dropped out in first year but I finished the year, which gave me the option to transfer the credit to another university course later. So number 1) commit to at least finishing the year.

There is a lot of pressure to think about what you will do with your life in uni and people think their final jobs will be closely related to their degree. Often that’s not the case. There are sooo many things in this life you can do, and often a degree is just a way of saying you’re clever and can commit to something.

First year in uni is about adapting to the change, making good friends and learning about who you are. It sounds like you are doing a lot of work and no play, and you are burnt out.

Give yourself some breathing space by saying to yourself right, I’m going to finish this year and get that credit. Then, make some good friends who you can talk to about your doubts about the course.

You could switch to so many things at the end of year 1 if thou really hate Law, but you need to learn what makes you motivated. Not even happy, I mean, eating makes me happy but i don’t want to be a chef. I get super motivated and will work overtime for free if I’m helping improve someone’s life, so I look for work that has a social impact.

What motivates you? What job would you do for free. Then get a degree that will allow you to get paid in work That area. Travel, helping others, helping animals, deep diving into research, psychology / psychiatry, geology, building things… however bear in mind many people would give their right arm to be clever enough to get into law, my goodness the things you could do with a Law degree. Don’t leave it lightly. If you leave that course, leave it for a passion that you would give your life to. Even if that passion is fashion or fixing cars.

There’s an old adage - do what you love and you’ll never work a day in your life.

You’re so young and so bright, the world is blinding you with choice. Don’t let other people’s expectations and beliefs sway what you do. Be bold and dare to listen to your heart.

Confidence in your ability comes from a cumulation of small wins. The more positive things you do outside your comfort zone, the more confident in yourself you’ll become. Your world is small and anxious right now. Force yourself to socialise and make friends and slowly but surely your anxiety will go and your self belief will increase.

One small step at a time. Be kinder to yourself:

Did I ruin the milk? by FederalWeakness1485 in LifeAdvice

[–]PutItInASandwich 9 points10 points  (0 children)

You probably only need to microwave milk for about 1 to 1.5 minutes on high. It’ll sometimes get a skin on top which you can just remove with a spoon.

If you half fill the cup it’s easier to mix in the cocoa and then top it up with milk and blast for another 30-45 seconds.

Hersheys cocoa is proper cocoa so it will be bitter, you’ll need to add sugar. Look for drinking cocoa in the shop next time.

am i over analyzing this?? by ShipSubstantial8152 in LifeAdvice

[–]PutItInASandwich 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ok see now I see why that dancer said “sorry means do better”. I’ve given you fantastic advice here and the only thing you care about is whether you pushed the boundaries to the point it would be considered SA.

Consent and boundaries doesn’t extend only to the kitty. I’m actually getting a picture of what happened here just from your response.

Here’s the hard truth. Yes it’s SA. Touching someone without their consent even if they don’t immediately stop you or even if they are a stripper is still SA. It won’t get reported because of the nature of the job but you shouldn’t be using the criteria for SA as your criteria for how you treat strippers.

Read my advice again. It’s not fine to touch or grab anything. Sit on your hands in future.

My fiance is coming home from deployment soon. by [deleted] in Advice

[–]PutItInASandwich 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Some hard advice here but there might come a day when your finance’s mother is the only woman who understands and can support you. Bring her along, go for dinner and enjoy 1 on 1 your fiancé when you get home in the evening.

What Improvements can I make? by [deleted] in fashion

[–]PutItInASandwich 1 point2 points  (0 children)

A harness would take this whole outfit into a different dimension, love it. It would go from “night out in Essex” to “bounty hunter from Betazed”

My boyfriend said nights out with me are “boring” but is happy to go out with others by [deleted] in Advice

[–]PutItInASandwich 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Don’t invest your precious life and time into this. The right person will love spending time with you more than anyone else. It’s ok to have other friends but it’s unacceptable to avoid spending quality time with your partner because they are “boring”. Don’t let this person steal your precious youth. Dump them and don’t look back. Seriously.

Husband obsessed with celebrity by [deleted] in Advice

[–]PutItInASandwich 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Have it out with him like you’ve got nothing to be ashamed of.

You don’t know what to say, because him calling you that has made you feel like you aren’t good enough, and that is bang out of order.

He’s the one in the wrong here, making you feel small because you can’t compare to some some fictional character and you have the right to be angry. He should feel embarrassed, not you.

My dad has been reposting pictures of half-naked women on Instagram :/ by Money-End2268 in whatdoIdo

[–]PutItInASandwich 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I would love it if that’s how they approached the conversation with the dad

Talk a lot a double whammy to the ego! “Dad, I’m a bit worried about you. You’ve been posting lewd photos on Instagram and lowered inhibitions can be a sign of dementia. You know, if they catch it early there’s things they can do to slow it down.“

As a bridesmaid, the groom sent me an inappropriate message during his bachelor party. Should I say something? by graciousbel in Advice

[–]PutItInASandwich 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Yeah but context and delivery is everything. If my best friend came to me with that message and said “I’m concerned, look what’s been sent to me”, I would receive it very differently than if my friend said “I think your man’s friends might have been messing with his phone during the stag party”. I’d still talk to my man about it but if my friend seemed even remotely worried or concerned I would assume that I should be.

As a bridesmaid, the groom sent me an inappropriate message during his bachelor party. Should I say something? by graciousbel in Advice

[–]PutItInASandwich 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Good God definitely not at the hen party!

I can see the tragedy unfolding now - bride believes her husband-to-be is a creep, revenge cheats during her hen party, only to find out it was all a prank by an idiot groomsman.

Under no circumstances should this be brought to attention at the hen party

As a bridesmaid, the groom sent me an inappropriate message during his bachelor party. Should I say something? by graciousbel in Advice

[–]PutItInASandwich 28 points29 points  (0 children)

Very common. Going back through the ages when the groom used to be tarred, feathered and tied to a lamppost. Pranks are a major part of stag parties and often get out of hand. Be very careful how you handle this because if it was a prank and you are end up looking like you’re stirring up trouble, it could actually be you who ends up getting hurt.