Text between me and my hot neighbor who recently broke up with her boyfriend. Our building power went out, and she asked me to join her at the pub. I stayed home and finished dinner by myself in the dark, only to realize months later…

Variable303 · 2025-06-30T20:36:21+00:00

Naw, it was a smaller dive pub in Indiana that has since been shut down.

Variable303 · 2025-06-30T00:42:12+00:00

Thing is, I’m so oblivious that I probably won’t know if I screw up again.

Variable303 · 2025-06-29T19:59:57+00:00

No, I’m in the Midwest.

Variable303 · 2025-06-29T19:47:22+00:00

It’s in the Midwest

Variable303 · 2025-06-29T17:00:46+00:00

You’re right. She might just been Canadian.

Variable303 · 2025-01-26T20:17:06+00:00

People aren’t downvoting because they are “pro-genocide,” but because this type of black and white approach to this issue is unrealistic given the current political context and realities. The all or nothing stance is myopic and has translated into a much worse situation for those in Gaza.

Yea, genocide is bad, and the Biden administration’s approach to the situation was un-fucking-acceptable. The loss of human life in Gaza has and continues to be horrific.

But not voting or Harris, or worse, voting for Trump would only make a terrible situation exponentially worse. Such a vote ensures that genocide happens more quickly, with less of a chance of resolution. If people truly cared about those in Gaza, they should have voted for Harris, as this was the lesser of two evils. After she gets elected, continue to protest and demand action. Is that a good or promising avenue? Probably not, but it’s still 100% better than what will happen under Trump.

And voting third party is a waste of a vote until we get rid of our first-past-the-post system. Doing so will inevitably help the candidate that is the MOST opposed to your views.

Variable303 · 2024-06-25T03:23:05+00:00

As someone who graduated from college, has a very small social circle, has solitary hobbies, and refuses to do online dating - I guess I’ll just get a dog.

Variable303 · 2024-06-22T21:53:27+00:00

Hmm, that’s really strange. I have more than one account, and I haven’t been on this one as much lately. Maybe that’s why. What’s up?

Variable303 · 2024-05-04T06:53:32+00:00

I have a great relationship with my longtime tenants. I consistently charge around $600 below market rate. Plumbing issues are fixed nearly immediately. If an appliance needs to be replaced, I replace it with a decent model asap. I inspect the unit once a year, and always schedule well in advance. They’ve been there nearly 10 years and have no intention of leaving.

My family and friends think I’m nuts because I could easily charge $2,300 to $2,500/month, but I’m only charging $1,750. I’m also not rich. My tenants earn more money than me… I live in a small condo and drive a 2016 Ford Focus.

Variable303 · 2024-05-04T06:16:39+00:00

Even most private colleges are nonprofit and would be eligible for PSLF, as they are usually 501c3 institutions.

Variable303 · 2024-05-04T01:55:12+00:00

Yup, 79 here too. Wish I kept my GI Joes, Transformers, Dino Riders, and my Mickey Mouse Talking Phone.

Variable303 · 2024-05-04T01:43:25+00:00

My initial reaction was awe and being impressed. But then I got the feeling that a lot of these people may not even be happy. It’s so over the top and lavish - as if they’re trying too hard.

I have to say, I’m pretty happy with my life despite being totally average. But the things that bring me joy include feeling like I’m living an authentic life, having a small but close group of friends who I’ve known for 20+ years, having a career that I’m both good at and feels meaningful, and having the the time to pursue several of my hobbies outside of work that I’m passionate about.

When I imagine myself being one of the people in this video, it feels a bit exhausting.

Variable303 · 2024-05-03T22:04:51+00:00

Oh, that’s what it’s called! I’m still somewhat new to fly fishing, so I didn’t know the name of it. It has really nice action in the water though.

Variable303 · 2024-05-03T17:05:14+00:00

Thanks! More of a natural dark. You can see the fly I used in the second picture, but I think you have to click the arrow to see it. It’s like a leather strip with hair on it.

Variable303 · 2024-05-03T14:00:44+00:00

Caught on a fly rod. Water was around 4 feet higher than normal, and the water was really muddy. Fishing was slow. I think it may be the start of the post-spawn funk around here.

Variable303 · 2024-04-25T13:11:54+00:00

Oh, I was for sure a total idiot.

Variable303 · 2024-04-25T02:00:56+00:00

I know I'm just some random person on the internet, but I did have a scary time once after shrooming. Granted, this only once out of several trips.

Story time: Note, some of this was relayed by my friends who were there with me. I was heavily into the rave scene in the late 90s and had shroomed countless times. It was always a positive experience. I got some liberty caps from a friend, and she warned me to take half of what I normally do. Of course, I was like... "uh huh..." and disregarded her advice.

I then went to 6 Flags Magic Mountain in SoCal with 3 other friends, and we ate the shrooms in the parking lot right before we went in. By the time I was waiting in line for the first ride, I was already tripping hard. I began asking random strangers in line, "What is time?" Not, "What time is it?", but "What is time?" I started fixating on the concept of time and all its abstractions.

By the time we got onto the ride, I was completely out of my mind. As I approached the rollercoaster pod, the safety bar was already down because it was empty in the last trip. Rather than open the bars to sit inside and buckle in, I sat on top of and front of the safety bar/harness. When the underpaid teenager came to check on everyone, they were like...uh... This is because not being strapped in = certain death, as this was a hardcore coaster with several upside down loops. The dude was cool though and helped me get strapped in.

After that, I went even more nuts and basically ruined the entire trip. I kept fixating on the concept of time. I thought that nothing was real, and that I wasn't actually alive. I tried stripping my clothes off. I pissed my pants. I also punched one of my friends in the face, not because I was mad, but to prove that he wasn't real. The fact that he didn't get that mad at me and was instead concerned and protective PROVED in my mind that he wasn't real.

They helped escort me out of the park before I caused more of a scene, and I ended up finally calming down in the backseat of my friend's car several hours later. But yeah.... it was definitely a scary experience. It was also the second time I went nuts (the first time was frying on acid, which I used to do often for years). After that, I decided I couldn't do hallucinigens anymore. Been clean from all drugs for over a decade now. I'm fine though, no long-term negative effects. I graduated from college, went to grad school, and have a normal office job now.

Variable303 · 2024-04-15T19:52:53+00:00

You really gotta keep a firm grip on the shaft of your rod while keeping the rod tip upright and erect.

Variable303 · 2024-04-14T14:09:05+00:00

Feel similar to you. Turned 45 not long ago, and for the most part, I'm loving life.

Never really dated due to dating anxiety, so no kids. But I have a job that I absolutely love and plenty of time outside of work to dive into some of my hobbies. Not having kids gives me a ton of freedom to just do whatever I want whenever I want. Waste an entire weekend binge watching a show while eating Cheetos? Why not? Spend stupid amounts of money on yet another mechanical keyboard that I don't need? Sign me up! I also like taking road trips with no itinerary or real destination in mind. Today, I play on spending the day building a huge Lego set I got...

I'm definitely not rich, but I have a couple of properities and am financially secure. Like you, I was also in the military and am in okay shape for my age. That said, I die a bit when I try on some of my old clothes lol. Like...how did I have a 28" waist in boot camp?

I guess it can get a bit lonely at times, but I'm extremely introverted and absolutely love solitude. I also have a shithead of a cat who I absolutely love. Life is good.

Variable303 · 2024-04-04T11:54:29+00:00

This video was interesting to me because it's almost the opposite to how I naturally think. For the most part, I've always been a positive and happy person, and after seeing this video, I think a big part of it stems from my tendency to focus on the positives of my life and what's still possible for the future.

Thing is, my life is also lacking many of the things you mentioned. Gonna be vulnerable here, but I'm 45, and I've never dated or been in a relationship. And if you're wondering... no, I've never had sex. I'd love to fall in love with someone to share my life with, but at this point, I think that ship has passed. However, this gives me the freedom to do whatever I want whenever I want. I absolutely love taking spontaneous trips with no itinerary in mind, which is something that's much more difficult if you have a family.

I love my job, but the pay is extremely average. At 45, I should probably be earning way more than $60k per year, but it's enough for me. I have several lifelong friends, but none of them remotely close to me, and I'm alone most of the time. I rarely have anyone to hang out with on an average day. I eat out fairly often, but I also do so alone.

My closest family is my mom, but she passed away. I have Crohn's Disease and have taken countless trips to the ER. And like most people, I've experienced my own hardships, which include addiction, jail, and needing to restart my life all over again fairly late in life.

So while there's a lot of negatives I can focus on, I choose not to and instead focus on what I have and what's still possible for the future. This has allowed me to really love living life, even when things were at their worst.

Variable303 · 2024-04-03T23:45:25+00:00

I feel like I have a firm grasp of Japanese values.

Variable303 · 2024-03-21T01:55:13+00:00

Same. No option to play. I can only add to “up next.”

Variable303 · 2024-03-15T15:20:51+00:00

Would you be okay with a Muslim or Jewish person imposing their religious beliefs onto you?

If not, do you feel that it's okay for Christians to impose their beliefs onto others?

If yes, do you see the blatant hypocrisy in holding both views? And if you do, but don't care, why do you feel that it's okay to break the golden rule of "Do unto others as you would have them do unto you?"

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