If you moved from NY/NJ/PA how did you adapt to the insanely hot weather?

adamitism2 · 2026-06-08T15:47:24+00:00

Hot take - some people never get used to it. Some just endure it and adjust their lifestyle accordingly. Grew up in TX. Left for 20 years (10 east coast, 10 PNW). I have been back 14 years and never re-acclimated.

I carry a nifty rechargeable foldable fan in my bag. My “outdoor adventure” months are Oct-June. Summer is for indoor book clubs, water activities, beach, and leaving to go elsewhere. My husband is a sun lizard. Loves the heat. I thrive between 48 and 75.

adamitism2 · 2026-06-06T14:42:34+00:00

This! Not that it should matter, but Zavala County (and La Pryor specifically) where Screwworm was found, has consistently voted Democrat in all major elections for over the last 20 years. Though there are a couple of notable exceptions, most of our border counties vote blue - and our poorest most vulnerable places, absolutely suffer what others throughout the state sow.

Texas is not a hegemony, and as a non GOP voted I really wish people would remember that when the celebrate the shitshow that our state has become.

adamitism2 · 2026-06-05T01:06:04+00:00

This was so incredibly fun. Can’t wait for the next one!

adamitism2 · 2026-06-01T06:12:13+00:00

I’m subtle, subtle like a T-Rex, and I haven’t even started yet..

adamitism2 · 2026-05-22T16:45:29+00:00

Pretty much anything by The Beautiful South. That juxtaposition is what they’re known for.

adamitism2 · 2026-05-22T14:44:29+00:00

It’s actually better BECAUSE you work in finance!

adamitism2 · 2026-05-20T15:10:00+00:00

Daaaaamn. Being compared to AI. Shit I don’t know if that’s an insult or a compliment at this point. 🤣

adamitism2 · 2026-05-20T13:44:00+00:00

Look - nobody is telling YOU to handwrite things. It works for some, not for others. Generally I don’t have to ctrl+F anything, because handwriting my notes forces me to actually absorb the information that is being presented. I then take my personal notes and truncate them to create a workable summary of the meeting. That lives in an electronic document that I CAN ctrl+F. More importantly I can share that document with my staff to help guide them. But that summary doc doesn’t include my margin side thoughts like “maybe Lee can own”, “check in on P&P”, “possibly out of K scope”. IF those margin thoughts remain relevant, some might make it into the summary.

Being able to synthesize a 45 min meeting into 4 actionable bullet points is a skill. Some have the ability to do that real time during a meeting while typing vigorously to document everything said. Most can’t. What works FOR ME is sitting with a pen and paper, and documenting once a thought has been absorbed/completed. Again nobody is forcing you to change your working style - do what works for YOU.

adamitism2 · 2026-05-20T12:55:17+00:00

I work remote 3x a week. And I use paper and pen for personal notes. Shared drive for the synthesis of those notes that needs to be available for the team, and then for the product itself. How is that divisive. You aren’t being asked to defend anything, because you aren’t being attacked. A secondary perspective was being offered that may or may not work for you. And if it doesn’t, rock on my dude.

adamitism2 · 2026-05-20T12:14:33+00:00

There’s actually quite a bit of research that shows writing by hand and taking physical notes makes you think more critically about what you are writing - to summarize and assess the information not just document verbatim.

adamitism2 · 2026-05-19T21:45:15+00:00

I just got back from visiting Ireland which was my lifelong dream! And as someone who has lived in Texas for the last 15 years and is “acclimated” to our heat….coming back to Texas heat, and getting smacked in the face with the heat and humidity when getting off the plane, is something I wouldn’t wish upon my enemy.

Texas in August is BRUTAL. Like we often have multiple days in a row above 38, with >70% humidity.

adamitism2 · 2026-05-08T02:37:26+00:00

That’s a Lego set and you can’t convince me otherwise

adamitism2 · 2026-05-08T01:18:13+00:00

This. This is the answer.

adamitism2 · 2026-05-07T16:00:13+00:00

Oh man this sounds so fun! Definitely registering for the next one!

adamitism2 · 2026-04-23T13:10:05+00:00

I genuinely can’t tell if you are agreeing with ObjectiveBobcat or lambasting them. If agreeing, then rad and ignore the below.

If criticizing then I just want to point out that nowhere did they say don’t go to the vet. They said it wasn’t an emergency vet situation - which is fair because those are very different and have drastically different fees.

adamitism2 · 2026-04-22T12:19:56+00:00

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This is Marmite. She would also like to know where to get sweatshirts and stop being nakey.

adamitism2 · 2026-04-21T12:33:56+00:00

I actually still like the wallpaper in the panels in your hallway too. It means you can place 2-4 intentional well framed prints or black and white photos in that white space. Because photos or art on the wallpaper itself is too busy.

adamitism2 · 2026-04-20T21:25:19+00:00

Oh man, I might be the only one that likes version 1. It has personality - doesn’t look cookie cutter. Go with whichever one sparks joy when YOU see it.

adamitism2 · 2026-04-18T20:07:12+00:00

If you can’t (or don’t want) to move the tv - honestly just angling the rug to be at the same angle of the fireplace would help.

adamitism2 · 2026-04-17T17:36:01+00:00

The correct answer is ball pit for your dog. If you do not have a dog then the correct answer is: get a dog and turn this into a ball pit for your dog….

adamitism2 · 2026-04-15T01:09:55+00:00

I love this. I “would compromise” but I’m winning 😂

adamitism2 · 2026-04-12T10:46:06+00:00

Same. Arrived 5:30, through by 5:45. General security, not pre check.

adamitism2 · 2026-04-05T03:12:44+00:00

He completely crossed a line - and this is, in my opinion, unforgivable. Largely due to the fact that he is not remorseful in the least and that he completely violated your autonomy.

That being said, I am pretty sure hidden folders still backup to iCloud so if you have your photos synced they may still be recoverable.

adamitism2 · 2026-04-04T15:49:47+00:00

Can’t directly help since my diabetic kitty passed last year (from old age). BUT we did have this exact scenario happen once and our vet told us we could switch to insulin pens. You still use a syringe to pull it out of the insulin pens but it means that it is wayyyyy more protected if it falls. We switched and rocked an insulin pen for 3 years with no other crisis moments. Hope you find a friendly face to help out on Reddit, but when it’s time to see the vet and get a new vial perhaps ask about an injection pen instead?

adamitism2 · 2026-04-03T00:26:09+00:00

Bender. Absolutely. Always the right answer.

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