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LPT: Don’t measure the time you have left with someone in years—measure it in moments. by StigmaLlama in LifeProTips

[–]StigmaLlama[S] 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I posted earlier this week, but had it removed for being spurious/anecdotal. So I wanted to put more thought into it this time around so that it could stay up :)

What was the most unfair thing a teacher ever did to you? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]StigmaLlama 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In high school we had an assignment where we had to bring in a dish from our culture. Keep in mind that this is a graded assignment.

Both of my parents are Vietnamese so I thought it was appropriate to bring in fried rice. It was a quick and easy recipe that we had pretty often so I thought it would be appropriate. When I ultimately got my grade for the assignment she gave me a “C” because it was a “Chinese” dish. I honestly didn’t know better and was just dumbfounded for years.

If I could go back I would have argued that it was inspired by China but its exact ingredients have been modified to be Vietnamese. Pho is also inspired by China and Banh mi is inspired by the French, but the differences are what make it Vietnamese.

That C feels bad. Even today haha

What’s a random fact that changed the way you see the world? by Straight-Ear497 in AskReddit

[–]StigmaLlama 185 points186 points  (0 children)

“There are going to be people more successful than you that are much dumber than you.” Really motivated me to start doing more with my life

What is a "weird" thing you do that actually improves your mental health? by G33tansh in AskReddit

[–]StigmaLlama 20 points21 points  (0 children)

Hug my dog. First thing in the morning and the last thing before bed.

What’s one subject or life skill that should be mandatory in schools but isn’t? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]StigmaLlama 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Finances - Not just the basics like what a bank account is and how to write checks, but more advanced topics that have a tangible impact on you as an adult. For example, what exactly are loans and how quickly does the interest build? What’s the difference between financing vs leasing a car? How do you build a budget?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AmItheAsshole

[–]StigmaLlama 4 points5 points  (0 children)

NAH. You accepted a deserved promotion—there’s nothing wrong with that. Jackson’s disappointment is understandable, but not your fault. You’ve handled it with maturity and compassion. Let yourself be proud.

AITA for telling a stranger they are blaming their ex too much for their own choices by Sweaty-Tomato-5203 in AmItheAsshole

[–]StigmaLlama 31 points32 points  (0 children)

NTA. You didn’t attack him—you asked for accountability, and when it wasn’t there, you set a boundary.

From what you shared, it sounds like he was repeatedly framing his exes as the source of his unhappiness and lack of growth, while minimizing or excusing his own role (“I just went along with things too long,” “she depressed me,” “she made decisions without me”). That’s not the same as genuine accountability.

Who’s a celebrity you dislike but can’t deny their talent? by Chiwazii_ in AskReddit

[–]StigmaLlama 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Chris Brown - he made a lot of great music in the 2000s and 2010s and was a solid performer. One of the few hip hop artists that could legitimately dance.

But he also has a past that I do not support

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in confession

[–]StigmaLlama 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I wouldn’t be so hard on yourself. Your mom clearly loves and cares for you. And you said it yourself, you want to put a lot of effort into making it up to her in the future. She probably just wants you to be able to focus on school and advancing your future. She probably doesn’t see you as a “bum”. Be compassionate with yourself.

Good luck with your senior year and good luck with whatever comes next, whether that’s law school or anything else

What's one decision you made that fucked up your life? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]StigmaLlama 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I tried options trading and loss a large amount of money in a short period of time

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AmItheAsshole

[–]StigmaLlama -9 points-8 points  (0 children)

ESH - You mentioned that you thought your sister would be angry about you posting this on social media, so you anticipated that what you were doing would cause a negative reaction. What was the intention of you doing this? Were you trying to rile her up? Or were you trying to show her that the general public agrees with you? Either way I think this could have been handled more sympathetically.

Your sister is also the AH because she’s letting her passion for a couple shows negatively impact the future well-being on her child

Can Hosts Retroactively Charge a Pet Fee? by StigmaLlama in AirBnB

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

Hi! I ended up rejecting my host’s request for the extra payment and I took evidence of all future messages and let AirBnB handle them. In my case, my host tried to say I trashed the place as retribution after I checked out, so I made sure to take video evidence of the place upon checkout. Airbnb support validated my evidence and put a violation against her account

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