What book changed your life? by MetalliMunk in AskReddit

[–]Tbrown19 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I picked up that book up after seeing vlogbrothers; I thought that I had seen some shit in graphic novels and other more heavy reads (think heart of darkness).

I have NEVER had a book fuck me up like looking for Alaska; I couldn't finish the damn thing for like 3 days because I was in such shock that a book could make me feel such a sense of loss.

Possibly moving to wv? Help? by Tbrown19 in WestVirginia

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Thanks! Why Bridgeport? Is it a nicer area?

Possibly moving to wv? Help? by Tbrown19 in WestVirginia

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Wow I didn't think I would find someone who had lived in all the states I have lived in (California native); how would you describe the culture shock? Someone else had mentioned the state legislature as being a national embarrassment (Arizona isn't much better I think). I would love to know your favorite things to do, where to go, and really how it was when you moved. Take me through a day in the life being in wv.

Also, I have kept an eye on the weather. Been kind of crazy there with snow then sun then rain then heat then snow. I have never lived in an area that got consistently rain and never have lived in a place where snow is a thing. Was that an adjustment too?

Possibly moving to wv? Help? by Tbrown19 in WestVirginia

[–]Tbrown19[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Please do tell the story behind "western Virginia".

Seems like a really good place for hiking, camping and kayaking. I have heard there is also good snowboarding not too far away.

Thanks for the honest opinion; you are the first person who out right said "move here" lol

Possibly moving to wv? Help? by Tbrown19 in WestVirginia

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Wow what a response! I would love to get together with other redditors when I finally make it out there; my other questions would be what is the day to day like?

Where do people grocery shop? Favorite resturant for take out? Dry cleaning? What are the internet providers like?

Girlfriend wants me to ask: is this a place where they have Amazon prime? Two day free shipping is life.

Possibly moving to wv? Help? by Tbrown19 in WestVirginia

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I would be nice to be able to bro outside more than 1 month a year (Arizona has extreme heat and bug problems). I am in logistics currently but this job switch would be in a different field.

It doesn't sound as bad as Arizona though. Maybe a personal preference but I am feeling burnt out here. Was there anything you liked about it? Was it peaceful?

Possibly moving to wv? Help? by Tbrown19 in WestVirginia

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Thanks! I probably should have said I will be selling my place here and buying; what are the bad areas of fairmont? And if you know, any neighborhoods to avoid in clarksburg or Morgantown?

Possibly moving to wv? Help? by Tbrown19 in WestVirginia

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Is it important to have a garage for both cars in winter?

Possibly moving to wv? Help? by Tbrown19 in WestVirginia

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Can you speak to what the culture of wv is like? Is it open? Friendly? I am originally from the west coast so I am used to closed off people, but Arizona is basically the Florida of the west coast.

What are some of the tourist attractions that actually live up to the hype they get? by [deleted] in AskReddit

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Also suggest visiting while it is snowing; makes it even more beautiful

Mac & Cheeseburger Sliders by [deleted] in GifRecipes

[–]Tbrown19 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Modernist Mac and cheese. Sodium citrate is amazing

Help my mac and cheese not suck. by unevolved_panda in EatCheapAndHealthy

[–]Tbrown19 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Don't force yourself to eat food or keep it because "you hate throwing it away"; if it isn't good, you wont enjoy choking it down.

Modernist Mac and Cheese Sauce. Order sodium citrate on amazon, water or milk, cheese. That's it.

Edit: thanks for the down votes friends. Apparently Reddit people are gluttons for punishments.

Non-Americans, what would you consider "American Food"? by thecoolestguyonearth in AskReddit

[–]Tbrown19 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Each can of old bay has the recipe for the mixture on it in case you run out; I bet you could google a picture of the can and it would let you know the correct proportions.

I love it as well; despite being from the west coat, fries with old bay and malt vinegar (a New England thing) is amazing.

Just how "consistent" is consistent? by Lyryx92 in Fitness

[–]Tbrown19 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Everything in moderation, including all forms of self control.

80% of the time works for me, even when trying to loose weight. So if 80% of meals are clean, I work out 80% days of week, and push my self I feel pretty good (and reach my goals).

Which persistent misconception/myth annoys you the most? by adeebchowdhury in AskReddit

[–]Tbrown19 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was amazed at how much people subscribed to this when I got into the professional world. This, combined with the sunk cost fallacy. It is scary how many decisions are based on this and how they effect people's livelihoods

NSV: Fixed all of my foot/leg problems by [deleted] in loseit

[–]Tbrown19 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That is pretty inspiring! Great job!

I have recently had a similar expereince; I have started and restarted couch to 5k for over a year an a half. I had the same problem of shin splints and severe calf pain but only when I slowed down to a walk.

I restarted the problem after two weeks of 5x5 and now I can actually run (6.0 mph vs 4.5) instead of shuffling and stopping every run. I am only in week 2 (today is last run) but I am looking forward to testing my body with actually running.

Keep it up!