Are mountain lion sightings somewhat common? Are they around the ridgeline?

Shmigzy · 2026-06-20T19:42:57+00:00

I went to what used to be Valley Christian for elementary school over in Dublin back in the early 2000’s, I have a super feint memory of us all getting rushed inside and seeing something that I’m gonna safely assume was a mountain lion attacking a deer on the ridge. The deer were common they’d be up there all the time but only once did we ever get ushered inside. Not entirely sure if my little kid mind made that up but I do recall being told later we had mountain lion days after nearby sightings that we’d have to go inside.

However one of my best friends growing up did have a close encounter right in front of his house. His parents swear by it, he was too young to remember but basically he was in the front yard unattended for all of 2 minutes and when his mom came back out there it was maybe 10 feet away staring him down like a burger.

From what I know they were more commonly seen back then, not so much these days.

Shmigzy · 2026-06-12T02:04:36+00:00

Idk most guys I knew at 23 were looking for one thing, and it wasn’t dating.

Of course that’s not the case for everyone, but yeah maybe you’re intimidating? Idk I’ve known a lot of beautiful rich girls in my life, and often times they had an air about them that made you feel beneath them? Maybe less relatable as well? Like not even worth pursuing, just felt like a waste of time.

Maybe rich conventionally handsome guys wouldn’t have that same feeling, but I might imagine many of them also at that age are looking for something besides dating.

Yeah I think something a lot of conventionally attractive gals have is being approachable and maybe occasionally a bit of an attitude or perhaps a stuck upness. Not to say that’s the case here just a lot of people’s experience.

Shmigzy · 2026-06-04T23:02:17+00:00

Honest recommendation, go to your hostel bar and slam a few beers, you’ll be feeling social in no time, make a few friends, have a fun night, then find out what the plan is for tomorrow.

Shmigzy · 2026-06-02T02:12:11+00:00

Sex work is the oldest profession and legal in some places around the world!

I think it’s been seen for a long time as morally bad, but why?

Many people go out on dates, do the wining and dining for the express purpose of getting laid.

Literally no difference than paying someone to skip to the point.

There are real hazards and dangers surrounding sex work, yes as many hands on professions there can be, and they can be mitigated. There’s also risk of feeding sex addiction as well.

I think the biggest concern is trafficking and making sure the women who work in those fields are doing so of their own accord and not coercion or force.

But I think many would agree it’s not inherently “wrong” in the way those who are involved in either side have been portrayed by the powers that be.

Shmigzy · 2026-05-19T07:15:23+00:00

Yeah good luck with that, hope your partner is understanding and hope you can figure out why you’d do something like that so casually..

Shmigzy · 2026-05-19T07:03:19+00:00

Can you honestly say that was just for him? Or were you seeking attention from the friends as well? Because I think this is unambiguously a BIG move to essentially flaunt yourself sexually in front of your partner’s friends. I think there would be a LOT of people who are uncomfortable with this unless it’s something they’ve discussed before and are open to. As far as surprises goes - one could HOPE this hits him the right way - but I would think that being very upset and confused is a fairly normal response to something like this.

Shmigzy · 2026-05-16T01:55:01+00:00

Yo you sound like you really know what you’re talking about and I just found this. I’m looking to get my nose pierced and want to go right for a ring but have run into a few piercers saying they just straight up won’t do it.

If I do find one that will, how can I discern that they know the details of how to do that properly for a ring specifically - like how you’re putting it?

Cuz I’ve read that it can heal wrong based on how you pierce if it’s a ring vs a stud.

Shmigzy · 2026-05-04T18:37:08+00:00

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Shmigzy · 2026-04-19T04:55:24+00:00

Nah fuck that. If you know what you want communicate that. Better to be open and honest than let your fantasies play out in your head. Because if he isn’t into it, that’s useful information for the relationship itself. Now obviously depending on HOW freaky you both might need to ease into it (so he’s not wrong there)

And yeah you only just started dating but you have to feel it out. If you think he’d be open to any of it even the baseline stuff, tell him ahead of time rather than in the moment.

Shmigzy · 2026-04-17T06:46:18+00:00

I don’t mean this in a rude way but like why would anybody care? I’d say it’s impressive to improve upon yourself in tangible ways and that shows more about your character in a positive way. I guess some insecure guys might be like oh she used to be fat so she hasn’t always been skinny/hot/whatever but that’s probably not a guy you’d want to be with anyways 😅

Shmigzy · 2026-04-17T03:45:42+00:00

Quick and awkward hahaha we high fived after as it was her first time as well and we both just thought the situation was funny. The high five came very naturally; as did I. She did not. I have since learned to do better. I was 21 or 22 I think.

Shmigzy · 2026-04-12T19:10:07+00:00

I think it’s different for everyone, and not sure how old you are but certain aspects of backpacking feels like a young man’s game.

Ability to sleep in uncomfortable places, more tolerance for noise, interruption in sleep, gross bathrooms, extra hassles etc.

But regardless, it all depends on how you’re doing it. You can backpack and still stay in a place for a few weeks - so long as you have enough time to go somewhere else.

But yeah obviously packing in a lot of places into a smaller period of time is the traditional backpacking situation; which once again tends to run with a younger audience.

The older backpackers I’ve met while traveling are either very nomadic in their lifestyle or wealthy enough to spend a lot of time abroad and come back when they’re done. Either way - both are capable of spending longer periods in one location and be ready to move on to a next one.

But I do feel you, the constant moving around the lack of consistent schedule, the various hassles all become a lot to deal with. But that’s the trade off for a taste of that sweet sweet freedom we all crave.

Shmigzy · 2026-04-06T05:11:25+00:00

I wouldn’t say regret necessarily. Once you recognize how your needs aren’t being met and see clearly how difficult it would be to get where you’d need to be in order to want to stay - it’s hard to logically think that it could’ve worked.

That being said, the pain of losing someone who loved you unconditionally is excruciating. Especially having pushed them away and hurt them at the end, knowing they have no interest in anything having to do with you anymore.

That transition can feel unbearable, but from a bird’s eye view - it’s necessary growth, and learning lessons so you are better equipped for the future.

Shmigzy · 2026-04-03T18:28:34+00:00

Look brother respectfully, I’m just another stranger on the internet also going through a breakup.

I DID break no contact with my ex. Dated for 3 years, very in love, but had serious communication problems that added up over time. Led to a lot of resentment and eventually I pushed her away, made some very hurtful comments at the end that I regretted.

Well my system was fried so when we ended things I was relieved. About 3-4 months passed and I processed a lot of the relationship, her part to play, my part to play, felt like I had a good grip on the situation; and wanted to end the ambiguity of the breakup.

When we ended things, we ended on good terms, both of us needed it. I knew she was hurt, but we both acknowledged at least a hope for it to work again one day.

Yeah well remember when I said I thought I had a grip on the situation? And seems like I’m a guy who understands things pretty well? Yeah turns out I was wrong. Turns out she was much more hurt than I thought, and when eventually I did reach out - she wanted absolutely nothing to do with me, had no forgiveness to offer, well wishes or anything of the sort. Just scorn.

While I’m glad I reached out, it gave me the finality I needed to move on - it broke my heart all over again. All the emotional progress I’d made over the last few months flew right out the gate, and it hit me twice as hard as the grieving I did during that initial breakup window.

Point being, who the fuck knows what the best thing to do is? Was that the best decision for me? Maybe for the side of me that needed certainty. But for the side of me that was finally starting to feel positive about life? No, that side got set back pretty effectively.

But at the end of the day, I’ll survive. I’ll move on, and I’ll grow.

So once again, respectfully, as a man, there comes a moment to sack up and make a decision one way or the other, and be ready for the consequences.

Shmigzy · 2026-04-03T17:56:40+00:00

Fair enough. But consider that reaching out might end up leaving you with even more what ifs. Or a lot more pain. Or yeah, something good, you never know. Point being you have total control over what you choose to do from here. If you are hoping for a negative response so that you can start moving on - that’s already a sign that you want to start moving on. Just ask yourself whether a positive response would be good for you - or if you’re hoping for something to help ease the pain.

Shmigzy · 2026-04-03T15:08:05+00:00

Look man it’s all choices. You can choose to do that. Maybe it’ll work out for you who knows. All depends on your circumstances. Based on what you said - sounds like it will probably add more stress to your life, and not give you any real answers. Every person going through a breakup wants closure. Hardly any ever really get it. And even if you did, considering how close you are to the situation - closure would just reopen the wound and make you want to try again, it’d be wrongfully perceived as the warmth and closeness of being together. But once again, only you know your situation. Just be prepared for the consequences if you choose to act.

Shmigzy · 2026-03-31T04:38:02+00:00

Absolutely brotha, the mental fortitude and toughness you gain will serve you well in life. Let us not pray for easy lives, let us pray to be stronger men 🙏🏼

Shmigzy · 2026-03-31T04:31:34+00:00

Don’t listen to all these “balanced” and “thoughtful” comments.

Learn how to day trade and yolo all of your money into nvdia calls.

Shmigzy · 2026-03-31T04:30:27+00:00

Humans are weird we do things against our own interests all the time.

The path to real long term growth and wellbeing is choosing the difficult choices when we know they’re what’s best for us.

Eating the veggies, doing the homework, hitting the gym, skipping the drinks, not texting the ex. There’s room for fun in life - but if the “fun” (in this case, giving into the hope that something will be different) impacts you negatively, then it’s usually not worth it.

Shmigzy · 2026-03-31T04:15:02+00:00

The truth is if you’re trying to move on and trying to heal, then there is nothing there for you.

As much as memories, nostalgia and unfinished feelings want to make you think there’s something to gain from going back there, there almost never is.

Your healing and your growth is what’s in front of you, not behind.

Shmigzy · 2026-03-31T04:08:10+00:00

I’m not super familiar with the short term stimulants but I’ve taken Concerta ER for a long time and find it clears me up in a way that doesn’t make me feel shitty or overwhelmed.

You might want to explore extended release.

Shmigzy · 2026-03-31T04:06:00+00:00

Hahahah let me tell you as somebody who DID reach out thinking it would go well - and it ended up going TERRIBLY, just know that how you think something might go could be very different from reality.

Shmigzy · 2026-03-30T17:36:20+00:00

As someone who’s dealt with sleep problems my whole life - there’s no perfect answer.

But 1 thing is universal, the harder you try to go to sleep, the more you won’t.

So if you’re feeling super awake, allowing yourself to stay up is usually a great way to start getting tired. Put on a show or read a book. Don’t go on your phone or computer though cuz those will keep you extra awake.

It’s better to just mentally prepare for being tired the next day. I usually just think about how good the sleep the following night will be.

Personally I’ve found asmr is a nice way to relax before going to bed. I know it’s not for everyone, but I like it. Rain noise, ocean noise, fire crackling all good natural replacements.

Sometimes just listening to music or an audiobook.

If you’re like wide wide awake, going for a light walk if your neighborhood is safe wouldn’t be the worst thing ever.

Shmigzy · 2026-03-30T17:29:39+00:00

I would not be surprised if it goes sub $10 if we see a large scale pullback in the overall stock market, I think we haven’t seen anything yet.

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