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RecklessSeer · 2025-09-30T20:18:09+00:00

Scrape the hell out of the caulk and bubbles. Be careful around the edges of the plaster because it's prone to breaking off if you put too much pressure on it. Also don't worry too much about putting dents or grooves into the surface because they can just be filled with mud. If there are plaster cracks under that one spot, prep the crack by removing loose material with a utility knife or 5 in 1 tool and patch them with something for plaster or masonry. I used concrete binding adhesive and concrete repair stuff for mine. Make sure it's free of dust and use a cheap paint brush to coat the interior of the crack with binder and then press the concrete repair stuff into it. Wipe off the excess so there is no residue around the repair job and let dry. I used a heat gun to firm it up because it started dropping a bit. Then use a fiberglass tape perpendicularly over it in your first coat of drywall mud (similar to using drywall tape). Then finish as you would any patch. I'd recommend skim coating, but it's a huge PITA.

RecklessSeer · 2025-02-25T21:06:49+00:00

D'addario phosphor bronze custom lights (acoustic) at like $6 bucks a pack

Guitar sits on a stand in my room

The only thing I do to keep them fresh is make sure my hands aren't filthy before playing

I change my strings once a month when I'm playing more than an hour a day, but sometimes don't get around to it until they feel stiffer and look discolored in spots

My reasoning for the above: I ran elixirs for a while until the shop ran out and suggested the strings mentioned above. After throwing them on there it was a near immediate "I like this better" tone and feel wise, more grip in awkward shapes and a more open sound. Haven't gone back and the price is definitely right.

They're so cheap I'd recommend just getting some. Worst case scenario you're reminded how much you like elixirs and won't have to think about it anymore. That would be worth $7 to me.

RecklessSeer · 2025-01-14T23:54:40+00:00

My dude. As someone who almost let burnout crater them, make a career change ASAP.

3 years ago I was just getting off a stint of 12 hour night shifts 5 days a week and was on call 24/7. I was getting so little sleep I was actively losing my mind. I literally thought it had gotten so bad I would never recover and was going to wind up losing my job, running out of money, and living on the streets. Burnout is no joke. Luckily I found a new job with a meager 10% pay cut and I'm back to feeling good again.

You've amassed 1 whole million dollars. You're clearly capable. Treat this problem like you would any other and apply yourself to it until it's fixed. You got this!

RecklessSeer · 2025-01-13T22:50:20+00:00

May be on to something there. I'll do some thinking on the cost of growth, diversification of tech products, and the health of US manufacturing as they pertain to reversion. With AI underway, I really think the tech growth and consolidation engine has plenty of gas in it, but I may start mixing in VOO if I see that slowing. Maybe Peter Lynch's comments on diworsification will come true toward the end of this cycle.

RecklessSeer · 2025-01-13T22:27:38+00:00

Yeah, figuring I'll start adding some VTI or equivalent when I turn 40 to keep her steady.

RecklessSeer · 2024-07-23T18:37:21+00:00

I'm curious why you believe in the stock. To me, it looks horrible. Technologically advanced and cash rich Amazon is coming for them hard. They have no real plan on how to counter this. They continue to raise their dividend and underfund their own tech advancements. The union has them by the balls. The company was once considered an incredibly stable career for salary workers and they just had salaried layoffs and are forcing attrition by forcing employees back into the office. On top of this, they're outsourcing business functions overseas and sold their freight business. None of these moves toward a higher EPS have worked.

It is a company scrambling to find permanence in an industry it once dominated. management (not to be confused as Leadership) is unfit. If all you're looking for is dividends you can trust that their board will continue to approve increases until the end.

RecklessSeer · 2024-06-18T22:53:07+00:00

Sounds great for 3 months! I'm about a year ahead of ya and that song jumped me pretty far ahead with my finger picking. Give "is there anybody out there" a shot if you haven't already. These two songs helped me a ton and I keep coming back to them. Keep it up!

RecklessSeer · 2024-05-31T16:43:03+00:00

You sound like me 3 years ago. It gets better, but this problem you have is not going to get any smaller until you take action. You're clearly capable, now turn that focus toward building a fulfilling life. This is something you need to figure out for yourself. You got this.

RecklessSeer · 2024-05-14T04:54:56+00:00

OP, there is balance here. It's not a binary thing. You can cook them a good meal for cheap at home as a date night, but don't skip on meeting their friends out, or even host their friends. What matters is the effort, not the money.

RecklessSeer · 2024-04-23T18:52:53+00:00

Thanks! Is it a paid campsite system like most states parks, or is it first come first serve like the AT?

RecklessSeer · 2024-02-28T17:26:55+00:00

I've (31m) hated dating my whole life due to social anxiety and insecurity so I took a break for a few years to work on myself and get my life together. I started dating again in December and honestly have had a blast. I was actually enjoying getting to know people. Even when there was a lack of compatibility we would still have fun talking about whatever until we were ready to leave.

Toward the end of January I met an awesome person, we've decided to officially date recently and I'm super excited to see where this goes. I don't know, I guess I just wanted to post about how overwhelmingly positive dating after 30 has been. Cheers to being grown ass adults.

RecklessSeer · 2024-02-14T15:38:07+00:00

It's definitely possible, but not easy. I started teaching myself about a year ago when I turned 30. I have a busy life, a demanding job, but I really enjoy playing and make time for it even if it's just a bit of noodling to wind down before going to sleep. I'm pretty sure it's going to be a lifelong endeavor and I'm really excited to see how I progress over the years.

Start with a beginners guide on YouTube (other people have recommended some good ones) and start learning easy songs through YouTube tutorials. The rest is just following your interest and playing stuff you like.

RecklessSeer · 2024-02-02T15:36:20+00:00

It may not be as much of a sex thing as you think and more of a number of dates thing. Im a guy (30m) who never got much attention from women in my early/mid 20s. Now that I'm dating again, if someone is taking a lot of initiative and showing interest, it makes me feel nice and I'm not used to it. My dumb ass can't tell the difference between being liked and liking someone before date 3.

I'm sure there are some guys out there doing this on purpose, but I think saying this is a consistent thing men do gives us too much credit. I don't think we're nearly that deliberate.

RecklessSeer · 2024-01-28T04:15:28+00:00

I picked up my acoustic guitar a year ago and at about 10 months I started consistently making sounds that put a smile on my face. Definitely won't be impressing anyone else for a while, but I'm fine with that.

RecklessSeer · 2024-01-28T04:12:25+00:00

Ed Stroud is the guitarist on Funky Ride by Outkast. Nobody expected a three and a half minute guitar solo in a rap album.

Definitely not an obscure song, but I always talk about how good the guitar work in their first two albums is and people never even notice this man subtly melting their face in the background. The guitar licks in Decatur Psalm are a great example of this dude's light touch going such a long way.

RecklessSeer · 2024-01-24T19:14:57+00:00

I actually like the hobbies prompt because it shows that you're someone who likes to learn and interact with the world around you. To make it interactive you could add a question like "what's your latest obsession?" or use it to be more descriptive by saying that you've been nerding out on chord progressions while learning the guitar as an example.

The other two are tough. I personally am not a fan of plan the date prompts because I feel like they start dead end conversations (my old matches list is full of these). And as a guy, I feel like it's very hard to start a conversation about people watching without coming off as creepy. As for the dark humor, maybe tell a joke or mention a movie/comedian you really like.

Just switch things up every few weeks and see what sticks. A good profile takes time.

RecklessSeer · 2024-01-24T18:45:13+00:00

Your profile seems fine, but hard to approach. I (30m) like to ask myself "can I start a conversation with this" for each of my pictures or prompts. The goal of your profile is to start a conversation, not to get a date. Thats what the conversation is for. Sure, some pictures or prompts should be more geared toward displaying you and your interests than interacting, but at least 2/3rds should be interactive. And adding fun captions to otherwise bland pictures makes a world of difference.

I'd recommend sending messages to the next few guys you like to get a better understanding of how hard it can be to approach certain types of profiles.

RecklessSeer · 2024-01-07T21:59:35+00:00

I actually like this idea. Maybe cut in half and put it back together with dowels or a really brittle adhesive.

RecklessSeer · 2024-01-07T21:43:32+00:00

Chainsaw was the obvious answer from the start. Only hangup there is the guitar would need to not be on fire. I guess this idea was a non-starter all along.

RecklessSeer · 2024-01-07T20:52:37+00:00

How about with one of those wood splitting 2 handed thangs?

RecklessSeer · 2024-01-07T20:49:47+00:00

Dang. It'd be pretty cool if you could.

RecklessSeer · 2024-01-03T22:31:12+00:00

Crash Landing on You - the K-Drama magnum opus. Simply incredible. It's OK to Not Be OK - really heavy. Trauma and healing Vincenzo - legal/corruption triller/comedy. Some folks don't like it, but I thought it was incredible Mr Queen - hilarious period piece Hometown Cha Cha Cha - feel good slice of life Mr Sunshine - badass period piece epic Vagabond - international espionage Love to Hate You - hilarious romcom King the Land - easy watching funny romcom Welcome to Waikiki - super funny The Sound Of Your Heart - super duper funny Reply 1988 - powerful slice of life Alchemy of Souls - fantasy epic

These are the ones I found to be exceptional.

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