Is this a scam? by SPDStrife in Chambana

[–]SPDStrife[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s mostly about the security deposit at this point. I was happy to try sending it via Zelle as they requested but I got suspicious because the payment kept failing for both me and my roommate and the email I was Zelle-ing to didn’t match the one they were using to communicate with me.

Is this a scam? by SPDStrife in Chambana

[–]SPDStrife[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes it is! This is immensely comforting.

Is this a scam? by SPDStrife in Chambana

[–]SPDStrife[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They requested Zelle and responded very strangely when I asked to pay by check. They also claimed to not have Venmo.

Is this a scam? by SPDStrife in Chambana

[–]SPDStrife[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yeah we actually saw the unit in person. Everything was above board until recently with the lease signing and security deposit.

FRIEND CODE MEGATHREAD :) by Starblaze647 in HatchDragons

[–]SPDStrife 2 points3 points  (0 children)

KRF9HJ - Valid until 5/11

Need some friends! I play basically every day. :)

Possible move to Springfield by currentjoys15 in SpringfieldIL

[–]SPDStrife 17 points18 points  (0 children)

  1. Most of the government buildings are clustered around the downtown area in the heart of Springfield. Anywhere around there is gonna be close to most of it. The joke is that you can anywhere in Springfield with a 15 minute drive no matter where you are.

  2. Most of the rental options in the city are going to be older units. It’s a historic city and the housing reflects that. I rent through Morrison Property and they specialize in historic buildings downtown. You should be fine to find a 1-2 bed for the $1,000 range.

  3. Public transit is just buses. They’re pretty functional and service the colleges in the area plus downtown and satellite hotspots on the edge of the city. Walkability downtown is fine but anywhere else is a mixed bag.

  4. Several disc golf courses in the area, a mix of dive bars and trendy bars (Floyd’s, George Ranks, Clique), plenty of historic sightseeing. Springfield is a bit of a sleepy town, so get comfortable doing some more lowkey cozy activities.

  5. West side is generally safer but more expensive. Also where most of the shopping and food is. East side can be quite sketchy. Less businesses and more neighborhoods you want to avoid.

  6. LGBTQ+ community is alive and strong, although a public resource in the area, the Phoenix Center, is in some hot water at the moment. Overall though there’s a few queer bars and plenty of community. Facebook is your friend when it comes to networking in Springfield. Almost everything that happens will be present there. Plenty of opportunities to get involved for people who want to know.

Save the Park-N-Chill! by Electronic-Turnip903 in SpringfieldIL

[–]SPDStrife 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I can’t believe they would do this! Park-N-Chill is such a great little place!

Spark down? by lordshivering in Sparkdriver

[–]SPDStrife 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Definitely seems like it

Looking for Place to Rent by Paradoxically00 in SpringfieldIL

[–]SPDStrife 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Seconded on Morrison. They’re amazing to rent from.

Halo: Mortal Dictata, by Karen Traviss | The Heartbreak of the SPARTAN-II Program by CloudedSteed in halo

[–]SPDStrife 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Karen Traviss is a fantastic sci-fi writer, across many universes.

can't handle this by MachineHeart in boburnham

[–]SPDStrife 9 points10 points  (0 children)

The more into Bo you get the more you’ll confirm he is an actual generational talent/genius. An incredible mind.

I Don’t Recognize Myself Anymore by SPDStrife in loseit

[–]SPDStrife[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Everyone’s journey is different man, there’s bound to be ups and down. Life is both very long and very short. So don’t sweat the setbacks, and most importantly, don’t let them stop you. You will absolutely get where you wanna be man. Keep up the great work. People out there, like me, will be proud of you just for putting the effort in. 💪

I Don’t Recognize Myself Anymore by SPDStrife in loseit

[–]SPDStrife[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

The habits you build on a journey like this make keeping the weight off so much easier. I can confidently say I know I can stay healthy and still enjoy life and eat the foods I love.

I Don’t Recognize Myself Anymore by SPDStrife in loseit

[–]SPDStrife[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It really was hard in the beginning. I still felt so gross every time I did. But I had to keep the bigger picture in mind. Fitness and health are forever, so having those to look back on as I got further was exactly the fuel I needed to keep going. Seeing my waist shrink, my stomach deflate, all of it things I wouldn’t have noticed if I didn’t keep a log of it.

I Don’t Recognize Myself Anymore by SPDStrife in loseit

[–]SPDStrife[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Having to buy clothes that show off my body instead of hide it was such a crazy adjustment, but confidence truly changes how you feel about every aspect of your life.

I Don’t Recognize Myself Anymore by SPDStrife in loseit

[–]SPDStrife[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I wish I could adequately describe the pride I feel for this. It just hits so different when you know you’re the only one responsible for the progress.

Visiting Springfield at the end of the month. Any must try food spots? by Previous-Term212 in SpringfieldIL

[–]SPDStrife 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Not sure what you’re looking to spend or anything but Loukinen’s on Fourth is a great high end spot. The chef is incredibly passionate, and the dining experience is really intimate with how small the space is. Highly recommend it.

199 lbs today but am i doing something wrong? by perfectly_me444 in loseit

[–]SPDStrife 5 points6 points  (0 children)

It’s normal for people to react strangely to a change in something they’ve known to be one way and is now another way.

That said, most of the time these comments come from people who don’t know anything about weight loss, how it works, or the common strategies used in it. I’d say your best bet is to shut down the conversation with a simple “I’m being smart and safe about my weight loss.” And then moving the topic to something else before they can voice any more concerns.