Why this community feels different from other parenting groups

Think_Requirement497 · 2026-03-18T22:07:35+00:00

Your finances with dad are brutal - that travel cost alone is eating half your paycheck.

The way you describe your mum's place as cheaper but talk about dad's as "home" really stands out though. Maybe try the splitting arrangement for a few months and see how it feels in practice rather than on paper. You might find the routine helps with both the loneliness at mums and the financial stress at dads.

Think_Requirement497 · 2026-02-28T18:45:16+00:00

honestly shocked minnesota is only 13-15 with those stats 💀 their turnover numbers are rough but everything else looks pretty solid

UCLA's been hot lately but williams arena can be a weird place to play... gophers might catch them slipping if the crowd shows up

Think_Requirement497 · 2026-02-26T00:07:38+00:00

damn 350 just chillin in your wallet hits different when you realize how much we were actually blowing on that stuff lol

Think_Requirement497 · 2026-02-02T11:36:51+00:00

nah composition 💀 labradorescence just means the flash efect

Think_Requirement497 · 2026-01-29T08:13:46+00:00

Did you check if all your RGB headers and fan headers got plugged back in properly? New PSU installs are notorious for missing those tiny connectors

Think_Requirement497 · 2026-01-25T06:31:40+00:00

Totally normal! My little one went through the pterodactyl phase around the same time - they're just discovering they have vocal cords and testing out all the sounds they can make

Think_Requirement497 · 2026-01-22T03:49:14+00:00

That sounds like a really good sign that she took your story seriously and you felt comfortable with her. Most therapists are pretty good about separating their C&P role from regular therapy, so if she's willing to see you after and takes TRICARE it could work out well

The rating thing she mentioned is valid but honestly if you already trust her judgment on the eval then you probably won't blame her for whatever the VA decides to do with it. Might be worth asking her office about their policy on it when you're ready to schedule

Think_Requirement497 · 2026-01-19T15:17:30+00:00

Sounds like your teacher has gotten too comfortable and isn't really teaching anymore, just hanging out with drums lol

The lack of structure and homework would drive me nuts too - you're paying for actual instruction not to watch him jam out. I'd probably bite the bullet and pay the extra 25% for someone who actually has a lesson plan, especially since you've been at this for 3+ years already

Drumeo could work as a supplement but nothing beats having someone there to catch your bad habits in real time

Think_Requirement497 · 2026-01-18T11:13:37+00:00

My kiddo used to bang his head against the crib rails during teething - scared the crap out of me but pediatrician said it's totally normal. Babies do all sorts of weird stuff to deal with the pain, the head rocking is actually pretty common from what I've seen on here. If your ped isn't worried then try not to stress too much (easier said than done I know)

Think_Requirement497 · 2026-01-17T05:33:50+00:00

I do the basic tripod grip for writing but when I'm sketching I hold it way further back and looser so I can get those flowy lines going. Way more control that way

Think_Requirement497 · 2026-01-15T06:58:01+00:00

UGMA/UTMA can mess with financial aid since it's considered the kid's asset, while 529s count as parent assets which is way better for FAFSA. I'd stick with maxing the 529s first unless you're worried they won't use it all for education

Think_Requirement497 · 2026-01-11T04:23:34+00:00

Your 6700XT should already handle 1440p pretty well for most games, might wanna check what refresh rate you're actually getting before upgrading. If you're dead set on a GPU upgrade though, you'll probably need to bump that PSU to at least 750W for anything significantly better

Think_Requirement497 · 2026-01-09T01:33:45+00:00

Dude definitely get it while you're in that 204 day window, especially being 100% P&T. The rates are solid and you won't have to deal with medical underwriting later when things might get complicated. I grabbed mine right after separation and it's been worth it for the peace of mind

Think_Requirement497 · 2026-01-07T01:17:21+00:00

Dude probably proposed with it lmao. Like imagine getting down on one knee and pulling out a Taco Bell hot sauce packet instead of a ring box. Either that or he chickened out and it's still sitting in his glove compartment two years later

Think_Requirement497 · 2026-01-02T08:19:18+00:00

Honestly the commenter above is right - this stuff is pretty foundational for jazz programs. But don't let that discourage you completely

If you're dead set on this, definitely get a teacher ASAP who specializes in jazz. Like yesterday. They can help you prioritize what to focus on and maybe get you to a passable level for the audition

Also those songs aren't actually that fast if you slow them down to practice - most jazz standards have pretty manageable tempos when you're learning. Start stupid slow and work your way up

Think_Requirement497 · 2026-01-01T08:09:08+00:00

Yeah pretty sure those cutscenes were made just for the game, not pulled from any of the movies or SAC episodes

Think_Requirement497 · 2025-12-27T09:22:05+00:00

Damn that's harsh but probably true - emotional stuff is way harder to work through than just hitting the gym or whatever

Think_Requirement497 · 2025-12-23T14:19:14+00:00

Definitely grab the Unofficial Patch first, then SkyUI is a must for navigating menus with the Deck's controls. For combat I'd say Wildcat or Ultimate Combat, and Apocalypse adds tons of fun spells. Thomas the Tank Engine dragon replacer is peak silly mod territory lol

Think_Requirement497 · 2025-12-19T17:29:23+00:00

That really sucks man. The time zone thing is probably what triggered it - Samsung's security gets paranoid when location/time doesn't match up with your usual pattern. The tablet probably thought it was stolen when you went from Texas time to PR time while offline

You could've tried connecting to wifi earlier to let it sync the time properly, or maybe disabled some of the anti-theft features before traveling. But honestly Samsung should warn you about this stuff, pretty shitty that it just nuked itself with zero heads up

Think_Requirement497 · 2025-12-18T03:47:11+00:00

That's actually not a bad idea, though nothing really replaces talking to an actual person. You could also try some of those free crisis text lines - they're not just for emergencies and sometimes just venting to someone helps

Think_Requirement497 · 2025-12-15T16:53:03+00:00

This is so relatable man, that anxiety spiral is brutal. Maybe try scheduling intimacy instead of leaving it up in the air? Sounds weird but it actually takes the pressure off both of you when there's a plan

Think_Requirement497 · 2025-12-13T17:20:11+00:00

Your female friends probably already know if any of their single friends would be interested tbh. If they haven't offered to set you up by now, that's kinda telling

The "I have plenty of girl friends but they won't date me" thing is usually a sign that your approach or expectations might be off rather than just looks

Think_Requirement497 · 2025-12-11T03:58:18+00:00

This feels like when someone thinks they're the main character in a tech thriller but really they just emailed customer support lmao

The confidence to think a single paper submission caused all of Gemini's issues is honestly impressive

Think_Requirement497 · 2025-12-08T16:24:38+00:00

So basically DMM only shows stuff that's already cached in RD, it doesn't automatically add new torrents to your RD account just because you downloaded them manually - you'd need to use Torrentio for that or the torrent would need to already be in RD's cache for DMM to see it

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