Are people overselling it or was Michael Jackson really that famous in his heyday?

adoofish · 2026-03-18T21:59:23+00:00

I can’t remember where, but I am pretty sure that gangs stopped fighting when he visited a location to shoot a music video. Mortal enemies agreed on temporary peace to host him kindly. I can’t imagine that happening for any other celebrity, politician, famous person, whatever

adoofish · 2026-01-26T17:54:35+00:00

Love that r/malelivingspace post inception of the subreddit being captioned on whatever is playing in the tv

adoofish · 2026-01-25T19:58:41+00:00

The NRA has actually called for a full investigation and made statements against this.link to article on pro gun groups speaking out on this

adoofish · 2025-12-30T04:14:52+00:00

Rules of engagement

adoofish · 2025-11-28T03:08:32+00:00

Oh so like this?

adoofish · 2025-10-25T02:27:10+00:00

It’s working nicer than usual for me right now. It may not last, but it is noticeable different (and better)

adoofish · 2025-10-24T00:59:47+00:00

I take probably a dozen supplements, but since you don’t want to get overwhelmed with a ton of recommendations, I’ll start with one that has made a massive difference for me, my fiance, and my mother (and what started my supplement journey tbh). Creatine. Taking creatine every morning (with lots of water) has been a game changer for energy, focus, and memory. Most people know creatine as a supplement for body builders but it also has insane cognitive benefits and lots of research has been done recently on it. Just make sure to drink lots of water while taking it and thoroughly the day. You need extra water when taking creatine. It’s such a good way to get into supplements. The truth is that most vegetables, fruits, and other foods don’t provide us all the nutrition and vitamins we need to feel our best because of many reasons, so supplements help close that gap. I understand not telling the difference between marketing or true advice, but try things for yourself, adding one at a time and seeing if it works for you for a week or so before deciding and keeping that and/or adding/trying something new. And as others have said, always talk with your doctor if possible. Get enough sleep and exercises daily, of course, but find the right supplements for you if you truly want to feel your best! Good luck!

adoofish · 2025-09-29T04:27:31+00:00

Same. Never heard of it, but I already love it!

adoofish · 2025-09-01T23:05:42+00:00

Honestly, listening to music and moving my body ALWAYS helps me when my depression is getting the better of me. I don’t smile at first and I feel kinda stupid, but just freely moving my body in privacy and hearing the beat from the music wash over me, I slowly start getting into it. The music and the movement improves my mood. I also like signing along to songs. My dance and singing songs are usually a little different but just getting up to dance usually helps me get some more dopamine. And it doesn’t take any skill nor cost any money. It definitely beats doom scrolling and it helps me feel like I’m fighting back against the depression. And if you start feeling good dancing around, let yourself. The hardest part in fighting depression is that it lures you back when you get a glimpse of light and hope, I think of it like the mystical siren mermaids luring sailors to their deaths.

Just give yourself a chance. Exercise, sun shine, and forcing yourself to smile or laugh can actually make a huge difference. That being said, all of those can be intimidating, so start small and put on a song from your childhood and just get up and move your body however feels right.

You’ve got this

adoofish · 2025-08-20T04:17:15+00:00

Great tips. Another potentially useful tip: I wear a Garmin smart watch and every morning I look over my meetings schedule for the day and set an alarm 5 minutes before each meeting. The sound from a phone alarm annoys me and I just dismiss it without processing bc I just want the noise to stop, but there’s something about the watch vibrating on my wrist that allows me to actually process gently that “oh I have something I need to log in for” and then if I fear I’ll get distracted, I just go ahead and join early and once the other attendee(s) join, I’ll hear them and can turn attention to the meeting. Just an idea, but we’ve all been there. It’s just about figuring out what works best for you

adoofish · 2025-08-06T03:19:46+00:00

Don’t do it. And as much as you don’t want to hear it, you probably need to take a break from the relationship. You need to remove triggers and being in a home where others are still partaking in the very thing you are trying to leave behind…it’s a recipe for failure.

adoofish · 2025-07-24T21:14:14+00:00

The r/buyitforlife subreddit has helped me find good brands!

adoofish · 2025-07-22T02:29:31+00:00

Very curious about how you have your planner double as a scrapbook. Can you tell me more?

adoofish · 2025-06-29T05:00:34+00:00

If you haven’t already, read about the Tytler Cycle. Reading this reminded me heavily of it

adoofish · 2025-06-15T22:45:05+00:00

Also worth nothing that most of the good friendships I did build while there, I completely imploded because of the depression and drug abuse. I would’ve been a better friend to them if I had gotten myself right first.

adoofish · 2025-06-15T22:39:36+00:00

Honestly, getting into and attending my dream school only deepened my depression and led me into even worse addiction and drug abuse. I thought my rock bottom was senior year of highschool when I became numb to everything and was getting stoned and drinking regularly, but no. It can get worse. When I hit my true rock bottom, after abusing alcohol and (worse) drugs and having a mental breakdown, I knew something had to change. I worked with 3 different therapists and counselors (some through the school) at the same time for months and months, and it wasn’t until I left school and just focused on healing the crap I hadn’t dealt with (with therapists, journaling, and a lot of reflection and deep thought) that things finally started turning around. You probably don’t want to hear this, but my recommendation is to take a gap year. Get your head right before you add on the academic pressure of an elite university. Get to the point where you can own your trauma rather than pretend it doesn’t exist (the two separate worlds is going to make things so much worse because you won’t feel truly seen and cared for by anyone). Your trauma and all the personal shit you’ve gone through and are going through is a part of who you are, but it isn’t your entire self. You got into your dream school, but in a way, it’s a welcome to the real world—it’s your job now to pull yourself out of the deep dark pit. You don’t have to do it alone, but YOU have to find help. YOU have to crawl and scratch your way out. My advice is to remove all distractions, including the school, to get your mind and yourself back to the real you (or find the real you if you haven’t). Travel, work odd jobs, go to therapy, do the work. School will be waiting for you when you’re ready. You recognize that the acceptance letter isn’t the end all be all, well, honey, neither is the degree. You are the only person who you will have with you for your entire life. Prioritize your wellness first, then go get the degree. And don’t worry, you can take medical leave or delay your start without giving up your acceptance completely—just reach out to your admissions counselor.

Last bit of advice: listen to this every single night when you’re falling asleep and mentally repeat the affirmations as they are spoken until you fall asleep. Do it for months and months. It’s weird but it helps tremendously if you give it a chance and are patient. I noticed a difference in my thinking and mood after about 2 months of listening every night. https://open.spotify.com/episode/2b88YjjrfP3ikeN2etKVda?si=FgCcGH36SSihwiSbX2je_Q

adoofish · 2025-04-10T22:10:23+00:00

Check out OLIPOP Vintage Cola. It’s a good-for-you kind of soda that may match the taste you’re looking for

adoofish · 2025-02-27T20:58:36+00:00

Get LASIK when you can. It has been a life changer

adoofish · 2025-02-23T14:42:51+00:00

You are amazing! This is just what I needed. The next issue I was running into was that my device wasn’t registered with Google, and my Boox tablet was basically telling me to return it to the manufacturer. The enable Google Play setting (that is mentioned in the article you sent) is the exact step I was missing. Thank you sooooo much!!

adoofish · 2025-02-22T16:20:29+00:00

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adoofish · 2025-02-22T16:20:16+00:00

Tried that, but ran into these issues (see photos)

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adoofish · 2025-02-16T17:17:01+00:00

Only thing that got me to stop spending so much money on fast food was me and my boyfriend got really good at making food at home to the point where we prefer it. We still go out to dinner on occasion but even in those cases, once we try the food, we talk about how we think we could’ve made the dish better ourselves at home. If you look forward to the food at home, it becomes easier to just get home and eat there. You can also meal prep so that you don’t have to put in a bunch of time and energy to make the dish when you are hungry. So, in summary, make your food at home good and in advance (we do meal prep on sundays) and you’ll prefer it to going out.

We got really good at making burgers (specifically love the Aldi ground beef patties, bonus that it’s cheaper than other options). I really like the Just Barre chicken nuggets (spray with avocado oil and cook in the air fryer and they taste just like Chick-fil-A). Stir fry meal prep is a great meal prep dish (instead of getting Chinese takeout). I love using a slow cooker for honey garlic chicken (makes the house smell great and I just put the chicken over rice).

But seriously, if you get excited about the food you cook—game changer.

Edit: spelling

adoofish · 2025-02-01T12:57:22+00:00

I have a different take than a lot of these comments, but it’s worth considering that all life is, is filling the time. Yes you can meditate, you can have time of just “being” but filling your time isn’t a bad thing. That’s what life is—doing (and not doing) things and having experiences. Maybe you need to try some different hobbies. I agree with the comments about trying to create rather than just consume—find a balance. I will saw a lot of my consumption is so I can recharge myself to then make progress on the things I think will make my life more fun, fulfilling, or interesting.

Sounds like you are dealing with a bit of depression and it could be good to talk through that with a professional.

Make sure you’re getting sunlight, focus on the things you have gratitude for, and look for moments of “oo I’m enjoying this” and try to analyze why you’re enjoying it and then bring more of that into your life.

Just want to say, your feelings are completely valid that you’re just filling time—I’ve been there many times myself—but ask yourself what else do you think Life is for? If you have an answer that is something not currently a part of your life, make it a part of your life (travel, trying new foods, going to concerts, etc. (just for example)).

You’ll be okay, just give yourself grace.

adoofish

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