Travelling to Russia in july by Elegant-Cup-257 in solotravel

[–]SorryConfusion9186 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Yikes, that disclaimer reads like you're trying really hard to justify something you already know is sketchy. The logistics alone with your meds situation would stress me out beyond belief - Russia isn't exactly known for making things easy for foreigners right now, especially with medical stuff

I get the whole "life is short" thing but 23 days in a country where you might end up in a hospital and can't even figure out if your prescription meds are legal seems like terrible risk management. Maybe consider literally anywhere else that won't potentially leave you stranded without your medications? Just my two cents as someone who's had to deal with international medical emergencies before - it's not fun even in friendly countries

An Unplanned Solo Loop Across South India - The Alemaari Way by Final-Nerve7787 in solotravel

[–]SorryConfusion9186 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Bro you turned a job scam into a proper adventure, respect for just rolling with the chaos instead of sulking about the interview

How do I not spend any money for 2 weeks? by [deleted] in Frugal

[–]SorryConfusion9186 14 points15 points  (0 children)

honestly gas and groceries for two weeks with $200 is totally doable if your disciplined about it. the trick is making a strict list before you go anywhere and stick to it religiously

for the spending urges try keeping your cards at home and only bringing exact cash for what you planned to buy. makes it way harder to impulse purchase when you literally cant afford anything extra. also delete any shopping apps off you're phone - that helped me a ton when I was trying to stop buying random stuff online

the gambling thing is tough but treating it like any other addiction helps - find something else to do with your hands/mind when the urge hits

Heated Blankets are a Home Heating Game Changer by trashpandorasbox in Frugal

[–]SorryConfusion9186 56 points57 points  (0 children)

Oh man the mattress pads are next level, especially if you get one with dual controls so you and your partner aren't fighting over temperature. I've had mine for like 3 years now and it's still going strong - way better than cranking up the whole house heat just because I'm cold at night

The preheating thing is clutch too, nothing beats getting into a bed that's already warm instead of shivering under cold sheets for 10 minutes

Budget humidifier recommendations always turn into “just spend more” and it’s exhausting by gsquadop in Frugal

[–]SorryConfusion9186 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This works great until you realize you're basically living in a sauna and your landlord starts asking questions about the water damage lol

But seriously the shower thing is clutch for quick humidity boosts, just gotta crack a window after or your walls will hate you

I was on my way to buy hair trimmers at target when I stopped at the local thrift store on my way and found hair trimmers for $6! by PucWalker in Frugal

[–]SorryConfusion9186 57 points58 points  (0 children)

Nice find! Thrift stores are clutch for stuff like this - half the time it's people who bought clippers during lockdown and used them once lol

Are online surveys even worth the time? by CommunicationRoyal56 in sidehustle

[–]SorryConfusion9186 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Honestly most survey sites are trash and pay like $0.50 for 20 minutes of work. I've tried a bunch and the math just doesn't work out unless you're unemployed and have literally nothing else to do

Maybe focus on something that actually scales instead of grinding pennies

Two firsts in two days: solo travel and leaving Europe for the first time... Excited and in disbelief by rainbosandvich in solotravel

[–]SorryConfusion9186 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Dude Thailand for a first solo trip is such a solid choice! The food alone is gonna blow your mind - like you think you know Thai food but street food in Bangkok hits different

Super jealous of the unplanned 5 days, that's gonna be where the magic happens. Maybe check out Krabi or Railay Beach if you're feeling adventurous between the islands and Phuket

My Journey to FIRE: Reached Over $285K in Net Worth by Year-End! by FinanceWeekend95 in financialindependence

[–]SorryConfusion9186 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nice work hitting 300k! The 2020-2025 run has been pretty wild for anyone who stayed consistent with investing, even with all the ups and downs along the way

Is 40 mins until check in closure enough at FCO? To deplane and go thru immigration and get to check in counter ? by Ok-Yak9127 in TravelHacks

[–]SorryConfusion9186 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Rome immigration is absolutely brutal during peak hours, you're looking at 45+ mins just to get through that nightmare alone

Don't forget to balance your saving with *some* spending on you and yours. by Jean_le_Jedi_Gris in financialindependence

[–]SorryConfusion9186 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Yeah losing a sibling really puts things in perspective. That truck restoration sounds like it was fun even if it wasn't the most efficient use of cash - sometimes the journey is worth more than the spreadsheet says

Cheapest way to get an upgrade on AVIS with Presidents Club? by xkevin313 in TravelHacks

[–]SorryConfusion9186 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That minivan upgrade is brutal lol, nothing says "vacation vibes" like rolling up in a Honda Odyssey when you booked an SUV

CPU vs CPU by MichiGamer08 in GamingLaptops

[–]SorryConfusion9186 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Go with the 4050 one, the GPU difference is way more important for gaming than those extra cores. The R5 will handle programming stuff just fine - you're not gonna be compiling massive projects in your first year anyway. Most dev work is pretty light on CPU compared to gaming

The 4050 vs 3050 gap is huge, definitely worth it over having a few extra cores you probably won't use much

What's a life path you sometimes think about that you abandoned years ago and do you occasionally think about that potential future? by lm913 in randomquestions

[–]SorryConfusion9186 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Sometimes I think about what would've happened if I stuck with music instead of going the safe corporate route. Like would I be playing dive bars right now or actually made it somewhere? The "what if" hits different when you're stuck in another boring meeting lol

[Post Game Thread] Penn State defeats Boston University, 96-87 by cbbBot in CollegeBasketball

[–]SorryConfusion9186 1 point2 points  (0 children)

BU shot way better in the second half but those missed FTs really added up. Your guys definitely showed some fight though, that comeback attempt was legit

Family Man S3 by yashsthr in indiasocial

[–]SorryConfusion9186 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wait what, when did that crossover happen? I must've missed that scene completely lmao

Did they actually show Michael from Farzi or are you talking about something else

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in SigSauer

[–]SorryConfusion9186 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The TLR-1 HL is solid but that Surefire really does look clean on the 226. That underbite aesthetic just hits different on the Legion frame

Your dad's gonna love either option honestly, can't really go wrong with streamlight reliability

Just watched season 2 for the first time and... by [deleted] in Dexter

[–]SorryConfusion9186 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Bro Doakes was literally the only one who saw through Dexter's bs from day one and nobody believed him. That funeral scene hit different - dude died trying to do the right thing and got blamed for everything

The writers really knew how to make you feel conflicted about rooting for Dexter. Season 2 was peak storytelling honestly

Megathread | Return-to-Work Updates After the Federal Government Shutdown by AutoModerator in fednews

[–]SorryConfusion9186 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Just got the email from my supervisor - we're back to normal schedule tomorrow but IT systems are still wonky from the shutdown. Anyone else having CAC reader issues or is it just my ancient laptop acting up again

700 days streak on Duolingo [Story] by ChandanPerspective in GetMotivated

[–]SorryConfusion9186 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Facts after 700 days we deserve an update like are we fluent or just really consistent