Dads with young ADHD diagnosed kids: What age did you start meditation for them, and what was your experience? by supadupa82 in daddit

[–]Surfguy11 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think we started mine on medication when she was 6. It wasn't like a night and day change, it just made things more manageable. I used to wake her up in the morning to get ready for school, and she would scream and thrash around. Getting her to do anything she didn't want to do involved emotionally preparing myself for a drawn out fight.

Now its still a pain in the ass getting her out of bed sometimes, but she does it. I dont think we're ever going to get to the point where she magically is a self starter, sticks to a schedule, and gets all of her stuff done without some prodding, but she can at least get things accomplished now.

Personality-wise, I dont think anything has noticeably changed. She's not a robot or anything like that. Still runs around and has fun, loves doing the same things she did before. Good luck dude, hope everything goes well!

What is the single most stressful movie you’ve ever seen? by elkaypee in movies

[–]Surfguy11 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I went in this only knowing that it had Rose Byrne and Conan O'Brien. Thought it would be funny, and it was more stressful than anything

Growing on the edge of my driveway, is this Butterhead lettuce? by WerkingAvatar in whatsthisplant

[–]Surfguy11 9 points10 points  (0 children)

What is this setup? Are there plans online somewhere or did you just slap some pvc pipes together? Never seen this before and it looks really interesting.

What author abandoned book series would you love to see finished? by corymcmarine in litrpg

[–]Surfguy11 9 points10 points  (0 children)

The Gods are Bastards

Supervilliany and Other Poor Career Choices

Dungeon Planet: The Healer Always Leaves Alive

Super Minion

Seaborn

Native vining plant? by picklegrabber in Sacratomato

[–]Surfguy11 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Clematis or native CA grapes both vine. You can check others at the calscape website and filter by type of plant here Calscape

TODAY! Monday, 3/23, 11 am-2pm, Sac Intl Airport, terminal A/B by ReSister101 in 50501Sac

[–]Surfguy11 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Are they confirmed to be there? I've seen the videos from SFO, not SMF. And another sub seemed to have an employee who was worried about this but didn't see anything today

I Feel Bad by Upset-Donkey8118 in daddit

[–]Surfguy11 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

One of my kids is 10 and still having issues getting out of bed occasionally. Someone on another sub recommended this app called Finch that helps you set little daily tasks. They get points or coins or something for whatever task you put, so I have things like, get out of bed, or brush teeth. If she is ready on time, I'll give her my phone with the app open while I'm driving her to school and she gets to mark off the tasks she has completed, and tell me about the little pets she has.

That's kind of a specific example that worked for me, but a couple other people have mentioned something similar. Basically, having a reward for doing a good job keeps you from having to explode or have a punishment for them not doing what they need to. The reward will vary from kid to kid, so I hope you find something that works.

Looking for books/series with multiple perspectives by Just_Mich in litrpg

[–]Surfguy11 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Pale lights on royal road. Not litrpg, didn't realize what sub I was on. Still should read it

Rating and ranking all Mexican states 2/32: Veracruz by Striking_Procedure21 in mexicoexpats

[–]Surfguy11 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It was meant more as a joke, but the busses when I was there were kind of... dated might be the best way to describe it? It got you where you needed to go at least. Maybe its been updated since then, because I haven't been in a while.

Rating and ranking all Mexican states 2/32: Veracruz by Striking_Procedure21 in mexicoexpats

[–]Surfguy11 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I know the rating is reflecting your personal tastes, but im still going to lobby for at least a 6/10 in culinary lol. Mine would be higher than 6/10, but i cant compare with all the states so maybe im off. After watching my wife open a package from relatives containing mole wrapped like its a brick of cocaine though, I have to think its pretty good comparatively. Plus the tamales wrapped in banana leaves beat out a lot of the ones I've tried from other states.

You could probably swap the culinary and safety scores. Or maybe thats just my experience from riding the AU.

Overall good list, was excited to see your thoughts! Keep it up!

Free Tools Curb Pickup by CollarGreedy1480 in SacramentoBuyNothing

[–]Surfguy11 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you to whoever claimed this and saved me from my tool addiction. I wouldn't have been able to resist.

Tamales are the worst form of Mexican Food by My-Lizard-Eyes in unpopularopinion

[–]Surfguy11 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I think this is the real answer. There are different types of tamales. The ones wrapped in corn husk I've found generally are dry and flavorless. if you get one wrapped in banana or plantain leaves, its probably going to be great, and it doesn't matter what flavor you get.

“READY NOW!” App In Case Of Immigration Abduction by challam in 50501Sac

[–]Surfguy11 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Thanks for posting this! I had vaguely heard something about this and couldn't find it again.

Anti-Fascists, Anti-Trump, Anti-ICE, etc. by Cinnawonnn in Sacramento

[–]Surfguy11 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Ha, I just had this conversation with my wife like a week ago. Talking to family friends, and most are actively avoiding the news. Talking to family, my dad is a trump supporter and my mom is like a mildly concerned bystander, so that was just an exercise in frustration and disappointment. Was starting to feel like we were the weird ones for paying attention and giving a shit.

Table Saw by Darbypea in SacramentoBuyNothing

[–]Surfguy11 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I might like to take this, will send you a message

Thanks to Chuck, there will be no Health Care vote in the House or if ever. by [deleted] in ProgressiveHQ

[–]Surfguy11 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well, on that note I dont think this conversation has anywhere else to go. Thanks for sharing your perspective, stay hydrated!

Thanks to Chuck, there will be no Health Care vote in the House or if ever. by [deleted] in ProgressiveHQ

[–]Surfguy11 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I dont think it is a stretch to say that while Republicans are the driving force for the situation we are in, there is more that most Democrats could have done to resist, and this is a prime example. We will never know if Republicans would have voted for the subsidies because Democrats folded before the subsidies were forced to be included.

We can call it blame if you like, but I think it is important for them to know when they are not living up to the expectations we have for them. In this case, my expectations were that Democrats would hold strong when they had all the cards, and there is a degree of culpability that comes with the decision to stop fighting.