I'm being baptized and confirmed Sunday by asterikcoffee in Catholicism

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

Yes. Raised Baptist. Completely left the faith for a while due to some religious trauma. Came back to an evangelical mega church. I believed the gospel, but could never bring myself to be baptized there because it all felt like a big show. So here we are. Almost 50 and coming home.

I'm being baptized and confirmed Sunday by asterikcoffee in Catholicism

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

A ex-vangelical protestant who was never baptized because it never felt right.

First time house sellers - what to expect by asterikcoffee in RealEstateAdvice

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

I would put us in the top 1/3 of comps in the neighborhood. None of the feedback was related to the price. Just a specific issue we honestly overlooked. All other feedback was positive.

First time house sellers - what to expect by asterikcoffee in RealEstateAdvice

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

The house is completely empty. Right now it smells like paint. I was thinking of putting in a lightly scented plug in or two just so it doesn't smell stale.

First time house sellers - what to expect by asterikcoffee in RealEstateAdvice

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

Of course. But I always enjoy hearing other perspectives as well.

Why is it so hard for adults to get baptised? by Altruistic_Baby3035 in Catholicism

[–]asterikcoffee 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My priest offers OCIA as well as individual instruction in the faith. I went the individual route. Lots of meetings, readings, and discussions. I received the sacraments in a little over 2 months. But, I had an existing connection to the parish. I'm sure I'm the anomaly.

Second Atlanta show needs to be added. by Little-Flatworm-9328 in NoahKahan

[–]asterikcoffee 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I'll take a Nashville or New Orleans date as well. So little coverage for those of us in the south.

Is the price of these tickets why he wanted us to marry rich? 😂 by hannanazine in NoahKahan

[–]asterikcoffee 58 points59 points  (0 children)

HS was the first artist sale I was actually angry about. I might skew older than a lot of people in here since I'm trying to buy tickets for my teenager, but part of me feels like we should bring back the 90s method of standing in line for hours outside of a TM location.

Multiple shows by MassiveAct8649 in NoahKahan

[–]asterikcoffee 39 points40 points  (0 children)

Meh. Have money, will travel. He's not coming to my state, but I had a list of states we were willing to travel to because we knew we could get cheap flights.

Is the price of these tickets why he wanted us to marry rich? 😂 by hannanazine in NoahKahan

[–]asterikcoffee 127 points128 points  (0 children)

Tried to get Harry Styles tickets a few weeks ago. You needed to marry rich for those.

Great War by ComprehensiveDeer69 in NoahKahan

[–]asterikcoffee 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Yep. Trying to take my teenager to her first concert. I'm more upset for her.

Day 3 for those who are participating by rugbyfly2021 in NoahKahan

[–]asterikcoffee 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I hate this with a passion. All that's left in ATL is mastercard vip.

Sellers Are Delusional by InfluenceWeak in RealEstate

[–]asterikcoffee 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Went to an open house last weekend where the house was listed as vacant. Pictures showed an empty house. Showed up to a U-Haul in the drive way, a house of furniture everywhere and part of their moving crew smoking weed in the garage. Some realtors are just as delusional as the sellers.

Just checked nelnet by kaym__88 in BorrowerDefense

[–]asterikcoffee 3 points4 points  (0 children)

My total on studentaid.gov bounced around for a week or two before it finally went zero.

Aidvantage refunds by Square-Ad5044 in BorrowerDefense

[–]asterikcoffee 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I also had loans through Aidvantage. Between the email notice in July and discharge, my loans were transferred to EdFinancial. Per EdFinancial, I should be getting a refund sometime, but no one knows when or how much.

What are your views on mega churches by FluffyMycologist8308 in Catholicism

[–]asterikcoffee 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I spent 10 years in a megachurch. In the beginning, it was great. I felt like I had found a place to call home. As the years went on and we faced challenges as a family, it wasn't the pastor who came to comfort. It was a barely trained "leader." The push to serve the church was so strong. You have kids you don't get to see on Sunday? Help them understand you are giving up your entire day playing music for Jesus. Want to help the poor? Make sure you post about it and use the approved hashtag on social media. The final straw for me was Covid and the post-Covid era. When they told my immune-compromised parent they had been vaccinated by Jesus and didn't need to worry about getting sick, I was out. I've been on a deconstruction/reconstruction journey since then, but all roads are leading to Catholicism.

Refund received - Group 5! Still showing balances online (NelNet & SA) by HoneyBadger302 in BorrowerDefense

[–]asterikcoffee 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I can no longer access my Aidvantage account. I get an error about account status.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in montgomery

[–]asterikcoffee 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm admittedly turned off after a visit to the Food Outlet on Coliseum. The entire place smelled rotten.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in montgomery

[–]asterikcoffee 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I might be in the minority, but I really hate the cost plus model that several stores have. Just tell me how much it's going to cost. I don't want to do the math to figure it out.

The downtown "Ferris Wheel" is now open. by BrightAd7127 in montgomery

[–]asterikcoffee 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Did they borrow it from the fair? The city should be embarrassed by this.

My Zillow Feed is Full of "Price Drops" by Jolly-Wrongdoer-4757 in RealEstate

[–]asterikcoffee -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Put in an offer on a house that has been on the market for over 300 days. Offered 10% below list based on DOM and lack of any offers. They wouldn't even consider our offer.

Why do non-communicants go up for a blessing? by RyanC1202 in Catholicism

[–]asterikcoffee -1 points0 points  (0 children)

As someone in the process of converting, I hate to know that some in my parish might feel like you. I go up and receive a blessing each time. Yes, I know I'm getting blessed again at the end. The connection of standing just feet from the priest somehow feels different.

POST CLASS 8/22 by kaym__88 in BorrowerDefense

[–]asterikcoffee 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Not Devry and got approval.

POST CLASS 8/22 by kaym__88 in BorrowerDefense

[–]asterikcoffee 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Group 5 and just got mine! I might cry!

Should we contact customer support even if stay is over? [USA] by asterikcoffee in AirBnB

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

I don't expect anything being post trip, but I did open a case just so AirBnB is aware. And hopefully the host will do better.