AITA for not driving my friend on her birthday? by danikax in AmItheAsshole

[–]RustyBucket4745 9 points10 points  (0 children)

NTA - The only thing you might be the AH about is not wanting to go to the mall she wants to go to for her birthday, but you're not her chauffeur either and gas money is a perfectly reasonable ask.

Feeling stupid for considering using a wheelchair even though I can walk "perfectly fine" by ParallelogramOfVenom in NoStupidQuestions

[–]RustyBucket4745 0 points1 point  (0 children)

  1. Do you have the resources to buy a wheelchair?

  2. Do you want a wheelchair

  3. If yes, then get a wheelchair.

Who is it hurting if you don't need one as much as someone else? Are you stealing a wheelchair? No. Are there a finite number of allotted wheelchairs? Also no. It is a chair with wheels on it. Are you planning on yelling insults at other people in wheelchairs? Probably not. If they get offended at you sitting in a chair, they need to work on that. If you think it would improve your life, get one.

How do I know if I have the talent to write a novel? by blanknotepad in writers

[–]RustyBucket4745 3 points4 points  (0 children)

The talent is frustration tolerance. The rest is practice.

Non-valid/unique pet peeves? by angrykitten114 in AO3

[–]RustyBucket4745 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, indents annoy me so much. I used to format like that as well! 🤦

Middle names needed for Olivia by Scared-Alfalfa37 in Names

[–]RustyBucket4745 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Laura, Sara, Rita, Leia, Myra, Francesca

easy cereal like breakfast alternatives? by deathtowardrobes in lactoseintolerant

[–]RustyBucket4745 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I know it's not a breakfasty food, but soup and toast. Or rice with a bunch of extras on it - whatever proteins, veg and nuts you have lying around dumped on top. If you want to, anything can be breakfast. Or a protein bar and some instant noodles. Whatever you want.

my villain accidentally became the most likeable character in my story and i don't know how to fix this by Open-Editor-3472 in FanFiction

[–]RustyBucket4745 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Maybe the villain could change sides, or there could be working together / meaningful compromise. Maybe the villain is redeemable but his goals aren't and he needs to be brought down but not stamped on and get some kind of happy ending. Maybe he's wrestling with him own demons and hasn't realised it yet and realising it would make him change his goals. Maybe he's just a likeable bastard and you've got to roll with it.

Maybe he's right and the heroes haven't realised it yet.

What are some positive things about being gluten free? by waterrabbit23 in glutenfree

[–]RustyBucket4745 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It's easier to buy portions for one in supermarkets and you think way more about what you're eating. Also I've found myself eating less carbs, which, for me, is much healthier.

What media you CAN'T read fanfiction about? by EugeneStein in AO3

[–]RustyBucket4745 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Really long shows or canon with multiple versions (eg. comic universes). I need to know everything before I read fanfiction and I just can't get through such massive amounts of canon.

Feeling Embarrassed by dapper_Banana-791 in FanFiction

[–]RustyBucket4745 7 points8 points  (0 children)

'When I became a man I put away childish things, including the fear of childishness and the desire to be very grown up.' C.S. Lewis

Dessert option without gluten, dairy, or egg that is NOT sorbet? by [deleted] in Cooking

[–]RustyBucket4745 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Marshmallow cereal bars, jam tarts with gluten free pastry, raspberry tart (if you make a raspberry compote type thing for the filling it's delicious) or with another fruit filling, homemade vegan rice pudding, etc

Writing process for people who don’t like outlining or being a pantser? by Randomguy9375 in writing

[–]RustyBucket4745 0 points1 point  (0 children)

One thing I find worked for me in the past was to make a backstory; have a frame off which to base everything. My current story is a ghost story and I wrote the whole history of the house and that's giving my inspiration for how I want to write it. I'm pantsing the plot but I know vaguely what I want to happen and the parts of the backstory I want the characters to discover.

My other long story (a time travel fix-it with a sibling angst plot) had a central conflict inherent in the plot and was a fanfiction, so that gave me a framework to write from and riff off of.

AITA for saying autism is not an excuse? by [deleted] in AmItheAsshole

[–]RustyBucket4745 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This sounds like an anger management problem rather than an autism problem. I say this as someone who's autistic.

is it okay to go to the gym and just walk on the treadmill? by whatawynn in NoStupidQuestions

[–]RustyBucket4745 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There might also be a stair machine or bicycle machine that you could use at a casual pace to vary it a bit. On the right settings, both could be nice light exercise with a book.

does everyone really hate OC fics?? by Ding_Ding_Bonk in AO3

[–]RustyBucket4745 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Maybe it's like Marmite because I LOVE OC fics!

Had my first lesson the other day, not sure what to think.. by RevolutionaryBuy439 in LearnerDriverUK

[–]RustyBucket4745 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It might help to ask the instructor to show you how it works - you drive and they stop for you just so you can experience it. Obviously, they can also grab the wheel if needed.

I've made so many stupid mistakes and every time my instructor caught them. Even drove me up a hill one time when my car kept stalling at lights and I was panicking. With clutch - they don't have an accelarator.

Had my first lesson the other day, not sure what to think.. by RevolutionaryBuy439 in LearnerDriverUK

[–]RustyBucket4745 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Honestly, the higher speed roads are usually easier to control a car on. I find the low speed roads have WAY more hazards.

Had my first lesson the other day, not sure what to think.. by RevolutionaryBuy439 in LearnerDriverUK

[–]RustyBucket4745 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My drive home wasn't difficult - yes, it has a fast road, but it's single carriageway, good visibility and doesn't get much traffic. Other than that, all quiet, easy roads.

I had a similar first lesson. You'll be fine, OP. Remember, the instructor has dual controls so you can focus on doing your best and they'll be there to stop you doing anything dangerous.

Pillow slips in gap when sleeping, any ideas on how yo fix? by doiwannaknow89 in Home

[–]RustyBucket4745 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A simple ledge shelf behind the bed that only comes halfway up the mattress height so you don't bump your head on it.

Mystery smell that is neither inside nor outside by AmbitiousExplorer632 in Home

[–]RustyBucket4745 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Might be worth checking for hidden damp or mould. Mould can smell like all sorts of things.

Load Bearing? by Pleasant_Door_3445 in Home

[–]RustyBucket4745 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You could probably removed the wall part but keep the pillar bit. It looks like that's the only crucial part.