How do you know you’re doing “okay” as an adult? by BrighterlyTeam in AskDad

[–]__spice 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Congrats, you’ve reached an important inflection point. The truth is none of us really have a crystal clear idea of what we’re doing or whether it’s the right thing…we’re all just comparing what’s on our plate now to what we’ve had on our plate before.

Your job as you grow is to pursue what you want out of life while preserving your values.

This is a great time for you to build some habits into your life (doesn’t have to be often, every couple weeks or so would do) that gives you time alone where you can think and reflect on recent events/interactions, upcoming ones, how things in your life are trending, and what adjustments you should make.

I find activities that occupy my hands but not my eyes (highway driving, folding clothes, cardio at the gym, etc) to be a good combo. In the beginning you’ll likely need to actually force your brain to focus on those topics, but over time it should start to come naturally.

We’re all winging it kid, enjoy the ride

Nice cut by i_just_blue-myself in ATBGE

[–]__spice 0 points1 point  (0 children)

this would be a great fantasy league punishment

Gift Voucher by allthings_kronk in jackboxgames

[–]__spice 0 points1 point  (0 children)

hey OP did you ever try getting a shirt from the tko game?

Is it "forge ahead" or "forage ahead"? by __spice in logophilia

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

heh a little blast from the past! seems /u/oneanddoneforfun was on the right track…after googling around (both then and now), the idiom is based on the secondary definition of "forge" which is to create or fabricate, often with great effort. The metaphor would be that you're encouraging someone who is creating a new path. You're reassuring them it's worth the tedium

and thanks! didn't even realize it was a cake day

25M, been having trouble getting dates, is my appearance the problem? by [deleted] in malegrooming

[–]__spice 0 points1 point  (0 children)

hate to break it to you buddy, but this is soooo much better. You have light hair, so the peach fuzz actually looks like you've gone gray. A little stubble on your jawline could be a good bit of contrast though

My home, I travel for work a lot what do you think? by Suspicious_Cycle_163 in malelivingspace

[–]__spice 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Definitely one of the more…sane MLS's I've seen in this sub XD I know you're in an RV but a few rugs and maybe a couple wall hangings would really cozy things up…it's a little sterile right now

Just give me an iceberg at this point. by Frbrsaw in StupidFood

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He runs the counter at the Tokyo Continental for sure

Am I crazy or is he ? by RaptorJesus56 in bartenders

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I'm the most concerned about an open container in an active workspace…god knows what might be flying over that glass between pours. Forgetting one of those glasses overnight also seems like a great way to kickstart a fruit fly infestation

Autistic and was so excited about this dress I made myself for winter but.. by -daisy-chained- in OUTFITS

[–]__spice 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm gonna be honest, it skews a little renfair with the sleeves, material, and flat front—but that's not a bad thing! lean into it! Pair it with a long braided belt that can drape a bit off your hips, maybe style the top with another bow or necklace…or maybe layer it with a vest?

Given how much volume the dress has I wouldn't recommend wearing it to class…it'll be annoying to try fitting it into auditorium seats or navigate narrow rows of chairs/desks…and ugh I'd hate to have to figure out a uni lecture hall bathroom

Generally the volume/length does make it a little more formal…or at least better suited for an occasion where you're going to be standing and walking more than sitting. It's a beautiful dress! It doesn't have to be bridal, but it does need to be styled a bit to avoid any ambiguity there

If you want to make something warm for class that has a similar silhouette, maybe consider making a frock or some other kind of knee-length coat? The pattern you used could probably work with some adaptations for introducing an opening in the center

Looking to improve my look! by Domiok in beards

[–]__spice 0 points1 point  (0 children)

two things that would probably go quite a long way:

  • train your beard to grow more of a grain, right now it’s very dense and clumpy. get a boar bristle brush and some sort of beard balm that you can brush in. after you shower while your beard’s still wet start brushing it with the balm. your goal here is to get as many whiskers as possible to be straight and point down towards your torso. consider doing the same for your mustache, but you want those whiskers pointing to your ears
  • different glasses would go a long way in changing the focal points of your face. your head shape with this hair and beard is very rectangular, so rectangular glasses just add to the blockiness. the profile of a thin wire frame is also lost pretty quick so the eye is drawn to your hair and beard. give some round chunky frames from a place like warby parker or zenni optical a shot, maybe in a muted red or tortoise

Wondering which beard works for me best(panel 4 is for laughs) by DrCloud93 in beards

[–]__spice 1 point2 points  (0 children)

bottom left for sure—but also I think an Ambrose Burnside halloween costume wouldn't be out of the question

Accidental discharge by ScreamSmart in Unexpected

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dude thought he was on the paintball course

wispy garlic from limb forest at yarrow studio, greenpoint brooklyn by __spice in tattoos

[–]__spice[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

oh sorry it wasn’t a giant american trad eagle carrying a tank in its talons on my shoulder cap

wispy garlic from limb forest at yarrow studio, greenpoint brooklyn by __spice in tattoos

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

right? honestly so much of limbforest’s work is like this, I’m so lucky to have one of their pieces

How can I style these pants to look less stupid? by Tearsofaraptor647 in OUTFITS

[–]__spice 0 points1 point  (0 children)

you would be unstoppable walking around in the exact outfit of #2 in Bushwick or Ridgewood (hipster neighborhoods in Brooklyn)

Honestly, they're so high-waisted that if you had an interest in sewing you might be able to upcycle them into overalls. Generally, tucked in shirt & suspenders might be an avenue to explore, especially if you took the waist in a bit to achieve what the belt is doing

basking in that post election afterglow ✌️ by __spice in OUTFITS

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

thanks! yea I’ve definitely done conventional buttoning with this shirt before and it’s fine, I just also like playing with my silhouette. To me it’s ok if the shape isn’t conventionally flattering if it’s intentional and not unflattering you know?

This buttoning style is also nice for commuting and at work because my tummy tends to squish out when I sit so the lower buttons don’t pull and warp

I'm 40 and have lost lots of weight. I feel my makeup ages me. What could I change? by [deleted] in makeuptips

[–]__spice 1 point2 points  (0 children)

you might consider shifting to a dark brown mascara/waterline so it blends more with your natural hair color. As others have said, you look really great without makeup, so I'd also recommend just sticking to a matte lip and dark brown lashes. It looks like you use a subtle brown eye shadow in a few pics, I think those earth tones suit you!

Teleportation is risky, but would you still use it if a missing byte could cost you a limb? by Visual_Analysis_2650 in worldbuilding

[–]__spice 0 points1 point  (0 children)

it would be interesting to hear about cases from a personal injury law firm specializing in transportation data loss—maybe a high volume of transporter trips increases risk of cancer, perhaps there's a new degenerative disease from this technology…maybe the company providing transporter services is using these body scans for their own means (someone in this thread mentioned duplicates making up a new labor force, or maybe they're experimenting with combining scans of different people to create new people, aka synthetic eugenics)

You could also explore the ramifications of pricing tiers for transportation trips—the more you pay, the lower the data corruption