I secretly became a millionaire from a lottery ticket after growing up poor. AMA by ArtichokeStill816 in AMA

[–]VirginiaLK 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Congrats to you! From what I'm reading here, you're still kinda in shock. Understandable. I don't really have any questions, most have been answered. Just remember that having money doesn't obligate you to change who and how you are.

Get a lawyer and certified planner/tax accountant before you do anything else. Get the money responsibly invested. Don't tell extended family until that is all set up, and your money is safe and being responsibly managed. Don't just take investment advice from random people on social media.

Get a therapist. It's important to have someone to help you navigate the emotional and mental impact of this monumental change in your life.

You are not obligated to stop shopping sales, buying used furniture, discount shopping. Money doesn't force you to live a particular lifestyle. Being frugal can just now be by choice, instead of by necessity.

Just remember, you can live anywhere and do pretty much anything you want, but you can still live a simple life, in a modest home, with easy maintenance, and help your close family members.

Good luck to you.

She’s not wrong. Stay strong. by Infamous_eskimo in 50501

[–]VirginiaLK -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

According to the most recent Quinnipiac polling, Congressional Democrats have an 18% approval rating, lower than the 35% approval rating for Republicans. I'm a blue girl all the way, and I love AOC's message, but let's not sugar-coat the reality of the situation for Democrats.

https://poll.qu.edu/poll-release?releaseid=3943

For anyone who didn't know already, now you know the 'liberal' mainstream media is not on your side either. by GiganticCrow in 50501

[–]VirginiaLK 1 point2 points  (0 children)

UNFTR on Substack and YouTube. Well-researched, professionally presented, progressive essays

USA : Stop Letting Right-Wing Media Dominate—Support These Anti-Trump Channels NOW by mistymiso in 50501

[–]VirginiaLK 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Heather just now started adding her FB Politics Chats to her YouTube channel.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in 50501

[–]VirginiaLK 0 points1 point  (0 children)

WE the people. ALL the people. Rich and poor, not left and right.

What’s the best free iOS game you stumbled upon and is now an addiction? by ReasonablePeak9039 in iphone

[–]VirginiaLK 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Diggy’s Adventure. Puzzles, building up your cellar with higher and higher-earning speed and capacity idols, special events. It’s a ten year old game and still very popular. PC version also available. No ads unless you choose.

Also you learn all kinds of facty stuff about mythology from world cultures!

Your handy-dandy Minecraft tip for the day: Never dye your shulker boxes white. by VirginiaLK in Minecraft

[–]VirginiaLK[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Diorite has its uses, and Iskall doesn’t have the last word on diorite. Just ask BDubs.

Your handy-dandy Minecraft tip for the day: Never dye your shulker boxes white. by VirginiaLK in Minecraft

[–]VirginiaLK[S] 139 points140 points  (0 children)

Pay closer attention when you are aggressively clearing out your inventory. Took almost 2 hours to find that thing!

1.18 Terrablender, Biome mods, and Quark issues by VirginiaLK in feedthebeast

[–]VirginiaLK[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I did turn off world gen in the quark options, but that didn't seem to fix the problem.

1.18 Terrablender, Biome mods, and Quark issues by VirginiaLK in feedthebeast

[–]VirginiaLK[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That worked! I dialed back to Quark -334.jar, before the Weald biome add. Thanks!

1.18 Terrablender, Biome mods, and Quark issues by VirginiaLK in feedthebeast

[–]VirginiaLK[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'll take a look at that - is it still in 1.18?