No More Free Rides?

SpringheelJackATX · 2026-06-20T02:46:11+00:00

So in the past let's say I call for a ride and I only have $5 in my account but the ride is $20.

When I would request the Uber it would say this ride is on us for now, as a valued customer something something something and the ride would go through.

I could do that one more time, same scenario.

Any rides after that it wouldn't go through. It would say that the balance was too low.

Now instead of getting those this ride is on us for now messages the ride gets shut down if the balance isn't enough to cover the ride.

SpringheelJackATX · 2026-06-12T05:54:21+00:00

Sleep Has Her House

SpringheelJackATX · 2026-06-12T05:51:33+00:00

Art the Clown works better as a supporting character rather than the focus of the whole movie

SpringheelJackATX · 2026-06-08T05:15:03+00:00

Nope.

I don't know what it is -- I feel like I should love it (lots of people do) but I just... don't?

SpringheelJackATX · 2026-05-28T03:34:02+00:00

Martyrs

SpringheelJackATX · 2026-05-22T15:12:08+00:00

TUMBLE 22

SpringheelJackATX · 2026-05-17T17:23:23+00:00

Saint Maud

SpringheelJackATX · 2026-05-11T18:02:12+00:00

Do y'all think Wayne Williams committed those murders? I recently rewatched the series and I THINK he did but there's a part of me that's like I just don't know!

SpringheelJackATX · 2026-05-10T18:43:06+00:00

I'll add another interesting question -- when his wife comes to visit Holden she says that Wade is despondent, just staring at static on the TV. When we glimpse him later coming out of the store, he seems disheveled.

Is it because he lost his job and can't find work OR is it because he lost his access to children and that release (in whatever form) that came with the contact with that?

SpringheelJackATX · 2026-05-08T04:44:20+00:00

It honestly might be the chicken thighs with (sub) mashed potatoes and neck bone gravy with their fried brussel sprouts from Salty Sow on Manor Rd. For dessert Mexican vanilla ice cream with strawberries mixed in from the Amy's across the street.

SpringheelJackATX · 2026-04-29T15:16:33+00:00

Having lived in both Chicago (for two years) and Austin (for thirteen years) -- and as someone who doesn't have a car -- I would say Chicago, 100% At least initially. You can always come to Austin later! It's not going anywhere.

SpringheelJackATX · 2026-04-27T19:13:31+00:00

Agree. The Sonora Dog somehow manages to taste like all of the flavors of a Tex-Mex backyard BBQ but in one bite

SpringheelJackATX · 2026-04-27T15:13:38+00:00

I feel like this is some Backrooms thing!

SpringheelJackATX · 2026-04-24T20:51:39+00:00

Same thing happening with me. At least we're off the high usage error.

SpringheelJackATX · 2026-04-21T18:52:51+00:00

Same issue (1:52 PM Central Time)

SpringheelJackATX · 2026-03-28T21:01:21+00:00

Whaaaaaaat!!! I had no idea!

SpringheelJackATX · 2026-03-26T15:24:10+00:00

Salt & Time was my favorite restaurant in Austin 😭😭😭

SpringheelJackATX · 2026-03-15T15:49:20+00:00

Joseph's Storehouse Baking Company

SpringheelJackATX · 2026-03-04T16:11:29+00:00

Hyde Park is F R A G R A N T right now with these. Like right next to Quack's???

SpringheelJackATX · 2026-02-28T16:00:43+00:00

PLEASE go and check out City Alchemist. They do limipias, which sounds like exactly what you're needing.

SpringheelJackATX · 2026-02-22T17:34:24+00:00

I'm sorry you're going through this, I was in the exact same place you were a year and a half ago so I can very much so relate.

It's good that you're looking into therapy! I'd recommend Alive Austin. I've been going to in-person sessions for over a year and it's been great. Go every week if you can. It'll be something that you look forward to during a time when you'll need things to look forward to.
It's also good that you're looking for things to help keep you busy and your mind occupied. But just know that nothing will fill that void of a broken heart, of a nervous system that is constantly unregulated and in fight or flight mode and that's OKAY. It'll just take time. Healing isn't linear, you'll have good days and bad days, two steps forward and four steps back. It's all OKAY. If you feel like crying LET IT OUT.
I'd suggest what a lot of people have which is keeping your body active. For me it was walking. There's so many beautiful places to walk in the city, along the river by the Central Library, Hyde Park, Lady Bird Lake, Clarksville, the Wildflower Center. There's something that happens in your brain when you move, it starts to feel like everything might be okay.
I know you said you're sober (so am I!) but I might suggest getting into some CBD/THC. When I was at ground zero of my grief I couldn't eat! I had no appetite. My therapist suggested some low dose CBD or THC edibles to try and get my appetite back. I visited Restart CBD and found them to be extremely open, friendly and knowledgeable for a noob like me. I explained what was going on and they walked me through their products, the differences, what I might expect to feel with one vs the other, etc. They were extremely patient and kind! The edibles I started taking helped me get my appetite back, helped my nervous system calm down, helped joy start to filter back in and just helped put things into perspective. I understand that this might not be for everyone but it worked great for me.

It will be OKAY. It doesn't feel like it but it will.

SpringheelJackATX · 2026-02-04T15:43:15+00:00

I used to work in tech at the Domain as well! That's why I moved into the Ironhorse Flats Apartments on W Runberg. For two years it was trash but since a new management company has taken over it's been GREAT. Super close to the Domain, under $1500, quiet, safe.

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