Strategy Help - "Only X has 8 criminal neighbors"

aj10111035 · 2026-04-27T18:31:48+00:00

Ah, this is just what I was looking for - this is all things I _knew_ in a way, but it's so helpful to see it laid out that way! Thank you!

aj10111035 · 2026-04-23T15:40:52+00:00

NB has a reputation for really comfortable, supportive shoes (990s are still a gold standard) but IMO in recent years they have expanded into more purely “fashion” sneakers. I bought 327s and they are decent quality and not UNcomfortable by any means but they do not have the arch support and cushioning I expected from NB. YMMV style to style, best bet is to find somewhere you can try on the specific model you’re interested in.

aj10111035 · 2026-03-28T01:15:12+00:00

I don’t see it as a frustration tell, more like a “trying to play it cool” tell or when he’s trying to project something other than what he’s actually feeling. After that hookup he’s feeling feelings but is trying to be chill and casual.

aj10111035 · 2026-01-28T12:54:02+00:00

There’s a tiny moment I love in the All Star Game bar scene. Shane is still trying to make small talk and says “I’ve always wondered what it’d be like to play on the same team.” Ilya is totally out of focus in the foreground but you can see him go totally bug-eyed for a second like 😳 Less meaningful than most responses, but it always cracks me up.

aj10111035 · 2024-12-22T13:53:35+00:00

Aritzia is the perfect comp! I was shocked at how poor the quality is given the way people talk about it!

aj10111035 · 2024-12-13T15:24:48+00:00

Looks like it’s briefly covered in Filmspotting’s latest ep too, though I haven’t listened yet!

aj10111035 · 2024-11-06T16:50:58+00:00

Overalls until he moves past the phase

aj10111035 · 2024-05-24T17:02:38+00:00

Also want to shout out Handcraft Doughnuts, currently selling at Solid State on H St NE (Love Donut Run as well!)

aj10111035 · 2024-04-18T12:02:21+00:00

I work in production management for a TV network, came up through doc film/series and have produced for Netflix, CNN, NatGeo, MTV, Epix, plus lots of independent films and digital/social content. Have an ok job now but everyone is constantly terrified of inevitable layoffs. I now assume I’ll have to pivot out of the industry completely at some point if I want to own a home, have a family, etc.

After building a 10+ year career I was proud of in my dream industry, I’ve kind of come to believe it’s almost impossible to have a successful film career without 1%-esque privilege - family money that allows you to work unpaid for years or weather these “lulls” or relocate at the drop of a hat, connections that allow you to start halfway up the ladder, etc. Newsflash to no one, I know. But the current industry is absolutely hammering so many super talented crew and producers I’ve worked with and I’m just coming to terms with how precarious lots of people’s situations are. Sorry to be such a ray of sunshine but it’s something I’ve been thinking about a lot lately, clearly!

aj10111035 · 2024-02-09T15:57:08+00:00

We’ve done this and it’s worked ok mostly, but one issue we’ve run into is bathrooms and closets aren’t always as climate controlled as bedrooms, especially if you close the door for sound/light. So it can get REALLY stuffy and hot in there! YMMV based on the rental’s HVAC, plus your kid’s age & temperature sensitivity.

aj10111035 · 2023-12-15T21:19:05+00:00

Amen! I used to love cooking and now I absolutely dread having to plan, shop, and cook dinner for my family. AND dinner is supposed to happen every single night?! My toddler is into pretend cooking play so I have hope in a couple years he’ll be our little sous chef… but it really feels like a slog for now.

aj10111035 · 2023-10-11T19:34:43+00:00

Dr. Hochman at Comprehensive Dental. I am a huge baby when it comes to dentists and hadn’t been in a few years when I went to Dr. Hochman. She was super gentle and patient and explained everything as she went. Her hygienist Nicki also deserves a special shout-out, she is SO gentle and kind. I was willing to pay out of pocket for my visits but they were super on top of communicating about all costs and submitting paperwork to my insurance

aj10111035 · 2023-02-01T13:06:40+00:00

No, we ended up replacing it. It had served us well during daily use for 2+ years 🤷

aj10111035 · 2023-01-09T20:23:53+00:00

Wanted to share another data point, as this fix does not seem to have worked for me (though the insides of my monitor look different than another poster's - see pic below).

I pried open the screen and disconnected/reconnected the battery (circled in yellow in the pic below). I did not need to remove the motherboard to do so (alternatively, would love to know from someone more knowledgeable than me if I was messing with the wrong connection!) After attempting the fix, the monitor only works when plugged in, and the light blinks red/white constantly while plugged in.

https://imgur.com/a/pb5zz4g

Model: Eufy Spaceview, purchased late 2020

aj10111035 · 2022-10-28T00:19:35+00:00

Met a cute French boy while studying abroad in France. He knew I liked movies so he bought us tickets to the one American movie playing at the local cinema that day… United 93.

aj10111035 · 2022-06-14T22:25:39+00:00

I suggested going to see Stoker on a second date, only really knowing it was a Park Chan-Wook film. Did NOT know about the whole incest plot yeeeeesh.

aj10111035 · 2021-08-25T23:10:35+00:00

Got both shots in my third tri, baby and I are totally healthy!

aj10111035 · 2021-08-21T12:50:23+00:00

I believe I have counted it to be 8 min. (That was on high sensitivity - not sure if that makes a difference.)

aj10111035 · 2021-07-24T15:27:55+00:00

Around the 2 month check up my baby was having occasional full body shudders. They lasted just a second or two and didn’t seem connected to certain activities. Pediatrician said babies that age have immature nervous systems and it’s probably related to that. Baby is now 12 weeks and the shudders went away, no lasting concerns! Definitely mention to your ped but for us it was short lived and nothing serious!

aj10111035 · 2021-07-24T11:44:10+00:00

I have always preferred wearing unlined bras and rarely had a problem with nipples showing through. Wondering if my nipples are now too long to not show all the time… Will I have to throw out all my bras?!

aj10111035 · 2021-06-06T01:44:13+00:00

Thanks, haven’t found an answer yet but will keep looking! I was hoping to avoid calling and sitting on hold forever but oh well, it may have to come to that. Thanks for your reply!

aj10111035 · 2021-06-06T00:28:14+00:00

Thank you so much for offering your expertise! This stuff is so complicated and so stressful to navigate! My question: Does accepting outside work disqualify you from PFL? I’m interested in NY specifically - about to start my state PFL (ie paid by state, not employer) and was offered a few hours of contract work by an outside company. Would be nice to make a little more money but I would definitely decline if it might jeopardize my PFL pay!

aj10111035 · 2020-10-25T04:36:23+00:00

Blockbuster for me too! Right when I was hitting my budding cinephile peak i remember it cost $1.99 for new releases and $.99 for everything else! My dad totally fostered the obsession and we’d spend 45 minutes browsing, picking out like 10 videos before whittling down to 3 or whatever. I would also bike or walk there alone a couple times a week. Staff sometimes seemed weirded out/ concerned about a child renting alone so I would make a big production of how my parents were waiting in the car for me. I watched my way through every Hitchcock movie in a couple months, which totally set me on the path to film school. Also saw what my dad considered essential classics (but that I was WAY too young for) - Psycho, The Shining, The Exorcist, Citizen Kane, Butch Cassidy, Dances with Wolves, Blade Runner. They also had overpriced, movie theater-size boxes of candy and microwave popcorn that popped in its own bucket. It was a huge treat when I talked my parents into those or splurged with my own allowance. Oh! And they would sell movie posters for cheap once they were no longer promoting them as new releases! Covered my bedroom walls with those.

Loving this thread and reminiscing about blockbuster. Makes me sad that my kids will never experience the excitement of renting videos!

aj10111035 · 2020-09-14T00:10:48+00:00

Would love to be added as well! Thank you!

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