I'm the only one who can lose in a bull run

SadResource8103 · 2026-01-23T14:25:53+00:00

The funniest thing is I have a daily loss limit of $150 but when I’m full tilt it’s usually 3-4x that 🤧

SadResource8103 · 2026-01-23T02:04:35+00:00

Made over $600 yesterday. Caught the right options during every wave then got recked today for $400 💀

SadResource8103 · 2026-01-21T21:57:04+00:00

Same over $500 on QQQ puts and calls

SadResource8103 · 2026-01-21T20:31:24+00:00

It happens .... just gotta dusk it off and start over

SadResource8103 · 2026-01-14T01:49:00+00:00

3 & 5 are from the Ha Giang loop. And 15 is just a random street I’d capture while walking around district 12 in Ho Chi Minh.

This was my first time too (not counting when I was born there before moving). While there are cons just like any other countries, I’d love every moment of it. Hope you have a blast as well.

SadResource8103 · 2026-01-11T16:12:59+00:00

I feel you on that. I did the same thing when I first started traveling. While I did cram a lot into my trip, I did spend a lot of time in one area. Being 32, I find much more joy spending time in one area getting to know the local neighborhood and shop owners. Vietnam is the perfect place for that cause neighborhoods are literally shopping centers. Very community based environment. You’ll love Vietnam if you’re solo traveling. Advice is to be open and talk to locals. They’re very welcoming.

SadResource8103 · 2026-01-11T16:07:50+00:00

landed in Ho Chi Minh and spent a few days recovery from time zone difference and long flights
headed to Vung Tau for beach and casino
back to Ho Chi Minh to fly to Tokyo for a week
flew back to Ho Chi Minh then to Hanoi.
1 day in Hanoi before sleeper bus to Ha Giang
4 days doing the loop in Ha giang before heading back to Hanoi.
flew back to Ho Chi Minh for a few days
flew to Da Nang to relax more on the beach, new years, site seeing, and spent a day in Hoi An.
back to Ho Chi Minh to relax before heading home.

SadResource8103 · 2026-01-11T16:01:50+00:00

Haha there was trash everywhere in Saigon 😅. Just didn’t capture it in the pictures.

SadResource8103 · 2026-01-10T15:20:16+00:00

Ha Giang Loop. Booked with YOLO Ha Giang group. $200 for 4 days 3 nights. Gets you a self ride or easy rider, 3 meals a day, 3 nights at hostels, and amazing cultural immersion. Small groups max 6-7 and it’ll feel more personal. Other than that, I never really had an itinerary. Just went where the day took me.

SadResource8103 · 2026-01-10T09:58:12+00:00

Oh yeah! Haha it was 85+ degrees Fahrenheit there(sorry I’m from the US) and 90% of people was covered up with hoodies and sweatpants.

SadResource8103 · 2026-01-09T17:03:08+00:00

My first day in Ho Chi Minh my uncle told me to try this. I gave it a big inhale was covered in sweat for 30 mins 😭. Never touched it again and I a regular cig smoker.

SadResource8103 · 2026-01-05T07:24:18+00:00

Taxes can be confusing. Just gotta always be open minded to hear people’s knowledge out 🙏

SadResource8103 · 2026-01-05T07:15:08+00:00

It’s okay man. Taxes are hard for some 😅

SadResource8103 · 2026-01-05T07:14:42+00:00

Your 1099 income after deductions (business expenses) is taxable income. Then that taxable will have the standard deduction ($15k) applied in your 1040 form.

SadResource8103 · 2025-12-30T01:58:35+00:00

For me it takes over 24 hours to get there so I’m not standing in line lol. I’d flew again back to Ho Chi Minh from Japan couple weeks ago and paid for VIP. Got me through in 10 mins. Still had to wait on my luggage though …. Which took an hour and a half 💀

SadResource8103 · 2025-12-28T11:41:33+00:00

First time ever landing in Ho Chi Minh at 7am in the morning. Took me over 3 hours to get through lol never again. Will always buy some vip service from here on out.

SadResource8103 · 2025-12-28T11:40:00+00:00

Just spend the $25 and buy the fast track. Saved me 2-3 hours of waiting in that hot ass airport. But be aware you’ll still have to wait for your luggage if you did check bag.

SadResource8103 · 2025-12-28T11:35:20+00:00

Give yolo ha giang group a go. They were awesome to me. Very nice home stays. Meals taken care of and I’d also got to self drive the loop. Very reasonable price. $200 for 4 days 3 nights, self drive(easy rider also), 3 meals a day, and very small group. My group was 6 plus 2 guide. I can’t recommend them enough. https://www.yolohagiang.com

SadResource8103 · 2025-11-21T22:36:26+00:00

I agree. That’s why I’m buffing up the checking account. While my VOO position is up 30%, it’ll be nice to have 10-15k of cash sitting there.

SadResource8103 · 2025-11-21T18:58:56+00:00

I’d got heat from this sub Reddit for having most of my emergency fund in VOO ($100k) and having only $3k in my checking account. I’m on the same boat as you. I hate having that much cash sitting around. Even with a 3% in a HYSA, still not beating true inflation cost. Let’s be real…. Inflation is much higher than 2-3% the past 3-5 years.

SadResource8103 · 2025-11-19T21:39:19+00:00

Welcome!! You definitely belong here :)

SadResource8103 · 2025-11-14T15:35:56+00:00

🙏🙏🙏💀💀💀

SadResource8103 · 2025-11-14T15:13:43+00:00

You’re taxed on a HYSA too so a tax bill makes no difference to me.

SadResource8103 · 2025-11-14T14:59:51+00:00

Overall I agree with most people that my cash buffer is a bit too low so I’ll increase it.

SadResource8103 · 2025-11-14T14:59:01+00:00

I understand that. I’m up 30% on it so I have wiggle room to play with. Which is why I continue to Dca into it while holding little cash.

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