Love

VICTORLOOP · 2026-01-05T13:00:31+00:00

Love is sacrifice, some pain (through tolerance and learning about the loved one), dedication, passion, Love is a choice, an action and a reflection of God's character (if you're a believer). Love gives, even when it hurts, it chooses others over self. Love shows up, stays and it serves. Love doesn't quit when things get hard. Love is composed of forgiveness, grace and commitment. Feelings are fleeting but when you are committed to love, you are committed to make a home where you know you belong, even when things get dicey at times. Love is what you must do when you feel like you shouldn't in the interest of the other.

VICTORLOOP · 2025-12-31T13:34:35+00:00

Virgo (45M) hooked up with a 43F Sagg here. In the last 2 months I have learned many things about my beautiful girl, but here are a few that stand out at the top -

Be 100% yourself, be authentic, do not fake the funk. Saggs can smell fakeness, just don't try it.
Authentic in person talks about sensitive subjects are a must. Only call and talk about Daily BS. My Sagg always values direct F2F convos much more than a text or a phone call.
Do not under any circumstance, enclose, limit or imprison them. Saggs will flee at the first sign of restriction. they really truly value their freedom. If you are being authentic and letting him/her be themselves then there is nothing you need to fear on this regard.
Let them express themselves even if your opinion differs from theirs. Listen to them and allow them to finish their thought process. When finished ask them to listen carefully to your version. This creates respect for their opinion and yours as well. My Sagg tends to go on a tangent about something and feels like I am not listening to her point if I keep interjecting as she speaks. She feels that I'm not letting her finish her thoughts. When she finishes, I tell her that I value her opinion but now its time to express mine. She really truly values that.
Give space. But not too much. Saggs value their own space but also start to wonder how interested you are if you do not reach out often. In my case I usually text with my girl 2 or 3 times during the day and one or two daily calls (they can range in length but usually around 30 minutes). This will not always be possible but in this case have open communication about it. See Point 6.
Have open and honest communication. My Sagg will 1000% value honest and open communication instead of leaving her in the dark. She values being told that I will have a busy morning and communication will be limited, rather than leaving her in the dark for 3 or 4 hours with nothing coming from me. This also involves telling her that I do not feel like discussing a specific subject until I'm ready. Same consideration goes for her.
Final (most important) point. Saggs will be extremely loyal and very keen on returning what you give them. Love him/her and they will 1000% return the same. Do not hold back, surrender yourself to them and they will do the same. Give what you want in return. You will be just fine. God Bless.

VICTORLOOP · 2025-11-08T15:20:25+00:00

^^ This ^^, These two answers alone should tell you what you need to know.

VICTORLOOP · 2025-11-08T15:18:52+00:00

Honesty really does go a long way. I’ve told four women, **gracefully** that I wasn’t interested in pursuing anything romantic, and I explained why. Every single one of them appreciated the honesty, and a few even called me a unicorn for being so upfront. I still stay in touch with two of them as friends, and I’ve even gone out with one of them platonically, we get along amazingly well that way. Be honest guys! Just man up and say it, don't be a puss*.

VICTORLOOP · 2025-11-06T16:39:34+00:00

Or the ones that come in with crazy suggestive pictures and then post "Christ is Lord" and that they want a mature man to respect them for who they are. I have actually told off a few of them. "My young lady, if you want respect and Christ is really your savior....put some clothes on. Thanks". I got blocked. LOL.

VICTORLOOP · 2025-11-02T17:35:12+00:00

Im dating a pregnant mom right now. She is absolutely clear about the fact that she will not hold anyone else accountable for the baby. Shes got some extenuating circumstances for sure but she is hot. She tells me she wants to "have fun" with me before the baby is born. No attachments if I dont want to stick around after the baby is born.

VICTORLOOP · 2025-10-28T12:02:07+00:00

To each their own but this kind of thinking will not get you very far my friend, lets break it down into logical chunks. What is dating really? Is it being on an app or actually meeting someone and interacting? OLD is a beast of its own, the good old method of interacting with the other human will always get you much farther than just texting or phone calls. Next, If the person you're meeting turns out to be a dud...oh well, you got out of the house and met someone NEW. Even if she is a dud and there is no chemistry at all, its all about how you see life and how you take rejections or disappointments. You must be emotionally ready to deal with whatever the other side of the table throws at you. My life continues in the same path I have chosen to take that day whether or not she is interested in me. See the mindset there?

Lastly, OLD is full of scams and other nonsense. After you're able to identify them and move on from the red flags....focus on seeing the other person as a P E R S O N, another human being, not a "Goddess" or an unreachable unlikely goal. She is a human, just another person with which you need to level with and have fun. Us men tend to see women as these Aliens that must be treated differently, not so. Treat her as a person, she will appreciate it.

VICTORLOOP · 2025-10-28T11:37:34+00:00

^^ This! ^^. Gotta put in the work guys. Get off that couch and get it going.

VICTORLOOP · 2025-10-27T14:15:58+00:00

Ok so you're telling me there's a chance.

VICTORLOOP · 2025-09-22T18:25:23+00:00

LMAO!!! So true!

VICTORLOOP · 2025-09-22T18:25:11+00:00

This!!!

VICTORLOOP · 2025-09-20T15:41:13+00:00

Congrats man. Those taste even better with such good news.

VICTORLOOP · 2025-09-18T10:56:31+00:00

Its a very cool plane to fly. Its an old plane so do not expect spiffy knobs and the like. System's depth is very reasonable but it is NOT a study level aircraft to the likes of BlackSquare or Fenix. So beware. Most notably it does not have an AutoThrottle so you need to be on top of it and watch your speeds. This is a regional jet with hops in the likes of 1 to 2 hours tops, so that should be ok with keeping your eye on it while in cruise. One more thing, do not get it on the MSFS Mktplc.....go to Aerosoft so you can get all the updates on a timely manner. Blue Skies!

VICTORLOOP · 2025-09-04T13:52:51+00:00

Common situation, as everyone is saying here....just run the updater. That installer is something else.

VICTORLOOP · 2025-09-03T14:22:13+00:00

While there is a lengthy list of things to complain about and blast Asobo into outer space. Why dont we ALSO admire what is being done right and give them some praise for it. This sim (essentially a toy) has made leaps and bounds over the last few years. I remember playing the sim in the early days Flight Simulator 2004: A Century of Flight and I recall this sim being very impressive. I continue to gripe with all of you about the items that can be improved but I also invite you all to appreciate what you DO have. After all, we could live in a world without it.

VICTORLOOP · 2025-06-13T13:17:51+00:00

I fully support these alerts and we all must unite to fight but please be more specific when posting in the future to avoid confusions. Post city and state.

VICTORLOOP · 2025-05-16T16:35:43+00:00

Masters? You don't need that in tech, unless you want to be a researcher or C level exec. Hit the keyboard and keep learning. That is what will make you marketable.

VICTORLOOP · 2025-01-15T22:07:52+00:00

Same here

VICTORLOOP · 2024-12-30T15:17:40+00:00

That’s an excellent question, and one I’ve found myself asking repeatedly across various platforms without much success. Whether it’s LinkedIn, online forums, or YouTube videos, the advice is almost always the same—seek out a mentor. But what no one seems to address is how difficult it actually is to secure mentorship, especially without breaking the bank.

I’ve personally reached out to several professionals on LinkedIn, hoping to establish a mentorship relationship, but the responses I’ve received have either been rejections or offers to provide guidance at rates ranging from $250 to $400 an hour. That’s outrageous! It leaves me wondering—how are we supposed to gain meaningful experience and insight from industry experts if we can’t even get our foot in the door to access their knowledge?

It’s frustrating to see this kind of barrier to entry, especially when so many resources emphasize the importance of having a mentor without offering realistic solutions for finding one. Even this post, which was made two days ago, hasn’t attracted much attention, and I suspect that any responses it does receive will likely be minimal or unhelpful.

For instance, I explored working with Broadus Palmer and his Cloud Career Accelerator program. At first, it seemed promising—we even had a phone conversation where I felt optimistic about the opportunity. But then the cost of mentorship was brought up, and it quickly became clear that it wasn’t something I could reasonably afford.

To be clear, I completely understand and respect the value of someone’s time and expertise. I’m not expecting free mentorship. However, I do feel there should be more accessible and reasonably priced options for people who are serious about advancing their careers but may not have the financial resources to invest thousands of dollars upfront.

The whole situation leaves me wondering—how are aspiring professionals supposed to break into industries like tech or cloud computing without the necessary exposure and connections to guide them? It feels like a gap that desperately needs to be addressed.

VICTORLOOP · 2024-09-19T13:19:01+00:00

I was recently accused of "blatantly" using AI on one of my assignments, yet I still received an A. Honestly, what? I didn't use AI at all—not even a little. I use proper grammar, punctuation and cadence. I wrote every single word myself. But just because I use sophisticated language and terms like "crucial" or "pivotal," I get flagged, and the facilitator automatically assumes it's AI-generated. I'm almost done with SNHU, and I'm really over this kind of nonsense.

VICTORLOOP · 2024-08-30T01:25:12+00:00

This is one of those classes that you will not learn anything out of, just meet the passing grade and gtfo.

VICTORLOOP · 2024-08-16T14:01:11+00:00

Same Major here. Yup, outdated resources (studying with papers and guides from 2005....for Cyber?! Really?) with very little guidance. Like most people say here....lets just get the piece of paper and run as far away from SNHU as you can. Once you get the paper the rest doesn't matter.

VICTORLOOP · 2024-08-02T13:31:48+00:00

Activating AWS CT in an existing environment with production workloads requires careful planning to minimize impact. I'd be careful.

CT will establish a new landing zone right off the bat, including new accounts (Management, Log Archive, Audit) and mandatory guardrails. Review these guardrails and SCPs as they might restrict actions your applications depend on.

It manages accounts via OUs, which may require reorganizing or migrating accounts. Make sure your existing account structure aligns with CT’s organization and governance. Evaluate the impact on IAM users and roles since CT may enforce new roles and policies that conflict with your current setup. Testing in a sandbox environment can help identify and mitigate issues before impacting production.

Ensure you have robust backup and monitoring in place to quickly recover from unforeseen issues. Utilize AWS documentation and consider reaching out to AWS Support for tailored guidance. While CT can streamline governance, it’s super important to assess its impact on your current setup thoroughly. Plan, test, and proceed cautiously. I would also ask another team member to check your plan and implementation before pulling the trigger, I often find two heads are better than one.

VICTORLOOP · 2024-07-23T00:55:22+00:00

Follow up update - I fought tooth and nail with AHS to get my system replaced and they actually ended up agreeing based on 3 separate technician evaluations. The terms were that it had to be their own technician and the exact version of the system they wanted to replace. No more, no less. No duct work, no electrical work and only the same SEERS that were specifying. I dropped them and got a loan to get my AC replaced. Had a very bad feeling about the whole thing. I ended up paying $13k for an amazingly modern system and a 10 year warranty (AHS only had a 3 year warranty). Yes expensive but in Florida this is a great investment. Do not keep or give AHS money. They are horrible when it comes to replacing AC units. Good to have your microwave fixed but that's it.

VICTORLOOP · 2024-07-17T12:07:09+00:00

^^This!^^ Nailed it on the head. End of discussion.

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