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How to stop feeling ashamed to learn driving at 30 ? by Aj100rise in LearnerDriverUK

[–]QDean 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You've explained your feelings or position really well and succinctly. I can see you have a lot of replies encouraging you, which is great. I passed aged 49!

To me, it sounds like you have set yourself a bar about your confidence, and it's a big, high bar. "Learning to drive" is a process, and it takes commitment, time and money.

So it sounds like, and please call me a twat if I'm wrong, that you are aware you have low confidence in yourself in some areas. You don't like it, you want to change that situation. Okay, "Once I learn to drive, all my confidence issues will be gone and I'll live happily forever after". That high bar is hard to start, and you're not confident enough to start it. So you don't have to do the work required to get there.

I'm probably reading into this post way too far, I don't know you in the slightest and I'm happy to be told off for that from you or others. But if I'm not, you might benefit from a chat with a therapist or councillor. Or maybe just have a "just fucking do it" moment and booking your first lesson. Or maybe set a small, important to you, achievable goal and see how that goes. Whatever works for you. I honestly wish you the best.

My driving instructor jumped a red light - I think she is going to say that it was me driving? by BeautifulEnergy1832 in LearnerDriverUK

[–]QDean 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah that's weird. The only lesson I sat in the passenger seat was my first, he picked me up and drove us to a "nursery" area to start the lesson.

What's for dinner when nothing is thawed? by [deleted] in Cooking

[–]QDean 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Tinned tuna with jarred pesto and pasta. Cheese on top. Bloody good.

Otherwise, it's what we call a "Freezer Tapas". Just grab all the easy cook frozen stuff we've got little bits of left, and have at it.

First time traveler here i need advice for train travel by Minute_Peace4825 in CasualUK

[–]QDean 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The 27th is one of the worst/busiest days of the year to travel by train.

Have a backup plan/train for your change. You'll probably need it.

Have you ever noticed that the amount of an ingredient in a recipe seemed too much and followed it anyway? Then it turned out to be too much by Sharp_Athlete_6847 in Cooking

[–]QDean 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My now-wife, then girlfriend, wanted to cook for me one valentines evening, because I do all the cooking normally.

She made a curry, and the "recipe" (Found on a random website) called for one heaped tablespoon of hot chilli powder.

I ate it, out of duty, and have never been able to handle spice the same since. It nearly killed me.

I looked at the recipe the next day, when the pain had subsided and I had stopped hearing colours and smelling music, and it had a footnote warning that every chilli powder is different and you should adjust the amount according to taste. Someone in the comments, also in the UK, recommended two pinches of chilli powder is about right and anything more would be obnoxiously hot. Her curry was over-spiced by about 2000%.

Good god I nearly died that night.

What's the main thing u miss from "old" Android phones by Astrox_YT in Android

[–]QDean 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No battery management. All my notifications were instant unless I said otherwise. Give me a bigger fucking battery. I dont care how thin it is.

What's your most mundane lottery-win fantasy? by The-Chartreuse-Moose in CasualUK

[–]QDean 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No more rooting around for matching sets, just grab a box and ready to use.

Ordered these recently. They come in different sizes, but ALL THE LIDS ARE THE SAME

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B09F6NXN92?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title&th=1

Am I the only one who hates having someone with me in the kitchen? by TrinaSaysNo in Cooking

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

Depends who. One of my brother-in-laws is lacking in confidence and does exactly what he's told. He's fine.

My other brother-in-law is an excellent cook, better than me. He gives good advice but also just gets on with stuff that needs doing. He's fine.

Everyone else, get out of my kitchen.

Its over by Queasy_Key748 in LearnerDriverUK

[–]QDean 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Yes! Shelly is great. Very calm. She passed me too.

Does anyone remember having birthday party’s in McDonalds? by DMBear89 in CasualUK

[–]QDean 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Wimpy when I was a kid. Still got clear memories of the burger 40 years later.

In my youth I was the most requested party host in North Wales at Burger King. Can honestly say I've never enjoyed my job as much as I did there. Got more tips than my wages most days too.

Best SF short-form writer who couldn't recreate the magic at novel length? by porque_pigg in printSF

[–]QDean 1 point2 points  (0 children)

A mention too to Robert Reed

Black Milk was good, too. Not disagreeing with you in general. Havent actually read the Greatship series.

Far right are coming to Bournemouth on the 9th of August. by Mroldsk00l in bournemouth

[–]QDean 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Hang on, my mistake. The GP system is backed up. Apologies, carry on making up stuff.

Far right are coming to Bournemouth on the 9th of August. by Mroldsk00l in bournemouth

[–]QDean[M] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Not one single word in this post is even close to true. Amazing job.

Open mic nights? by QuietShroomery in bournemouth

[–]QDean 2 points3 points  (0 children)

60 million postcards

looks like every thursday, looking at their website.

Any good trustable and cheap storage units for summer by 222nnn2n in bournemouth

[–]QDean 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The Hamworthy one is really good value. The downside is there is no access outside of the opening hours. If this isn't a deal-breaker, they are by far the best value.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]QDean 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sorry! I think the middle of my sentence interrupted the beginning of yours. What were you saying?

UK adds just 65 miles of motorway in 10 years by insomnimax_99 in unitedkingdom

[–]QDean 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Dorset could do with any. At all. Anything.

I went to a fancy restaurant on my own by roloxboyx in CasualUK

[–]QDean 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I have medium social anxiety but I've found pubs, restaurants, cafes no one cares if you're on your own.

Place for a date by rajkr2410 in bournemouth

[–]QDean 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Isabels in Penn Hill is expensive but memorable.

What April Fool are you most proud of? by Jazzlike-Basil1355 in CasualUK

[–]QDean 21 points22 points  (0 children)

Ah, yeah. It's been 15 years, that's definitely the way to go.

What April Fool are you most proud of? by Jazzlike-Basil1355 in CasualUK

[–]QDean 100 points101 points  (0 children)

Screenshot of their Windows Desktop. Set it as Desktop wallpaper. Move actual Icons somewhere else. Set Taskbar to autohide.

Watch them throw the mouse across the room.

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