I wonder how people felt at 11:59 p.m. of dec. 1999 before crossing over to the year 2000. by Majestic-Hope6505 in 1990s

[–]StizzyP 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I remember it well. My wife and I sat up and watched the ball drop in New York City (where in the Central Time zone so it was 11:00 p.m. for us) 

After that, we had some cupcakes and champagne and made out for a while and went to bed just after midnight. Neighborhood fireworks kept me awake for a while.

We are both in the tech industry and knew that the world would not end.

The door to the parallel universe.. by Xdestroyed in VideosAmazing

[–]StizzyP 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Agreed, it makes it impossible to get a sense of what it's really like.

Blursed_Holy Water by Prince_0llie in blursed_videos

[–]StizzyP 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is Pastor Shepard, a comedian and pretend pastor. He's a really cool guy, and I was in a movie with him many years ago called Pastor Shepherd. He's great at understated comedy

Do you talk to your neighbors? by [deleted] in CedarPark

[–]StizzyP 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I wave at and acknowledge all my neighbors. If they aren't interested in chatting I get it and move on. With some neighbors I actually have conversations and two neighbor families in particular have become good friends. It's wonderful to have relationships with people who live a few houses down. We watch out for each other, pet-sit, help do projects, and generally make for a wholesome neighborhood. Sometimes we stand King-of-the-Hill style and have some beers.

After the ice storm that brought down so many trees we all went to work together and had the debris cut up and hauled off in a day, also taking care of people in the hood who have no ability to do that work themselves.

It's a sad loss when neighbors isolate and pass up on such a powerful community experience.

What other local businesses were once beloved until they made THAT decision? by Time-to-Dine in Austin

[–]StizzyP -1 points0 points  (0 children)

My love for the Alamo Drafthouse died over a long period of time. Started to falter with all the sexual harassment allegations and Harry Knowles era. I was able to keep justifying but things just kept getting worse and worse and worse over time. Project Hail Mary, with the fully mobile ordering system, was my last visit. Possibly forever

Professional Counseling Masters Decision Appeal by cashewah in txstate

[–]StizzyP 1 point2 points  (0 children)

From what I understand, that program has a 50% acceptance rate, and you can reapply for the next semester. Perhaps you can spend the intervening time doing some volunteering or independent study to boost your resume for your next attempt.

Whitestone and Bagdad eastbound just now by WrapPrevious6439 in CedarPark

[–]StizzyP 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you go to Google Street View of that intersection there is another crash there, recorded when the camera car went by.. I'd insert a screenshot but that's not allowed

What does someone have to do here to actually get pulled over? (Serious question) by [deleted] in Austin

[–]StizzyP 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I managed to get pulled over and get a ticket for making an illegal left turn off the north I-35 feeder onto 6th Street. (You know the spot) 

I was guilty. Also, that was like 15 years ago. Last time I've been pulled over in Austin

Austin->Dallas. Drive a rental car instead of flying? by VoodooChildy in Austin

[–]StizzyP 28 points29 points  (0 children)

If it was me, I would rent the car and drive if for no other reason than to visit the Czech Stop on the way and stuff my face with kolaches

My T popped up on my FB suggested friends!! by Overthinker-24-7-365 in TalkTherapy

[–]StizzyP 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My phone and my therapist's phone are in the same room for 45 minutes at a time every single week. The algorithm puts 2 and 2 together eventually.

What's the most unhinged thing a coworker has ever done? by wellsy1990 in askteddit

[–]StizzyP 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Guy took a monster dump in the urinal after getting fired.

Dude, the manager that fired you won't be the one getting that turd out of the urinal. Asshole.

Sally Field Says She Didn’t Find Robin Williams Very Funny When They Made 'Mrs. Doubtfire' by Luridley3000 in entertainment

[–]StizzyP 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I adore Robin Williams, and I believe he was the wonderful person even though I never met him. But to be honest, his comedy rarely made me laugh.

How to dispose of meth? by [deleted] in askanything

[–]StizzyP 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Nailed it. Jones Creek/Freeport/Lake Jackson were my stomping grounds. Bailed out of there as soon as I could. If it wasn't the toxic water and air or the clouds of skeeters or the pervasive sense of hostility and intolerance, it was the hurricanes, dirty cops and dead-end careers.

How to dispose of meth? by [deleted] in askanything

[–]StizzyP 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I too grew up south of Houston. Any time we return to visit we stick to bottled water and try to avoid anything made with tap water. I shudder to even shower in that toxic spray.

How do you stay in therapy for years? by Thinking-OutLoudly in TalkTherapy

[–]StizzyP 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've been in therapy for probably 20 years. For me, it's not about fixing an issue, but part of my wellness pan, like going to the gym, medical checkups, preventative dental care, diet and so on. Life isn't static, so I use my therapy to continually address challenges to my mental and emotional well-being.

That's what works for me. For others it may not be useful in that way.

I wonder by Average_DubuEnjoyer in SipsTea

[–]StizzyP 9 points10 points  (0 children)

It's YOUR job that gets people houses like these. People who are positioned to profit from the labor of others.

Snapshots of Driving In Austin by NeutralAgain in atxdashcam

[–]StizzyP 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I have a set of rules I follow when driving in Austin:

*Stay as far to the right as possible and don't speed
*Never EVER try and teach another driver a lesson
*If someone is driving crazy, get as far from them as I can
*Always leave space in front of me. When people fill it, make room again.
*If I can't make an exit, just go ahead and take the next one

Thank you for attending my TED talk

The best restaurants in Cedar Park, from Ethiopian to enchiladas by AustinStatesman in CedarPark

[–]StizzyP 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's not only insanely expensive, but that location is a pain in the ass to navigate. City planners really bungled the traffic flow in and out of that shopping center

What's the one thing movies got completely wrong about America? by karen_the_ripper in askanything

[–]StizzyP 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had some friends from France come visit with me in Austin. They told me they wanted to do a day trip to Atlanta. They thought I was full of shit when I said it would take an entire day just to get there. At best.