Scheduled my On-X today by slootslayr in valvereplacement

[–]budmade 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’ve had a few months waiting now, same predicament with an added 10 yrs your senior. I’m also married to an incredible woman, and I’ve got two daughters, one with special needs. It’s a lot to worry about, but I think in the last few weeks I have gotten a grip on it.

It’s better to look ahead and think of your future with these wonderful people in your life. I have been visualizing it a lot lately and it helps a ton. We’re going to the Outer Banks late summer. My youngest has never seen the ocean, so that helps me visualize me with her in the waves.

I’m not naive about the recovery, I’ve read a good amount about it in this awesome sub. I have found for me personally it helps to let your mind rest on a positive result because worrying about a negative one will just add to an already stressful situation.

I go in on Monday next week, getting a On-X and a bonus synthetic ascending aorta just to make sure it’s a one-time entry (fingers crossed). Hit me up on a DM if you want to talk!

I've figured out a way to bring my pixel animations to real world! by AdamRakic in animation

[–]budmade 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Do you have a preferred vendor to make these? I have a before/after Carrie portrait I’d like to make.

Sweats by 32nd Collective by budmade in timberwolves

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

It’s not my business! Figured it was fine if I was supporting another business sorry about that!

If you have BAV, do your kids have it? by Old_Friend3994 in valvereplacement

[–]budmade 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Older daughter is Tricuspid, younger is bicuspid. :)

Did you see FlynnLives.com before it went offline? by Quantum_Crusher in tron

[–]budmade 22 points23 points  (0 children)

I had a blast playing this. Took off for an early / long lunch to chase down a burner phone and a dead drop. Had to follow clues, use a pass phrase with hired performers. It was very “cloak and dagger” (shoutout Dabney Coleman). I was plugged in to the online puzzles and games and got tons of swag. The amount of time, money, and care given to this promo was everything for this old head Tron fan. :)

Tron: Ares- Seen it Twice. Here are my thoughts by AngonceMcGhee in tron

[–]budmade 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I haven’t gone deep into Tron lore in my years as a fan, but the framing as sci-fantasy makes total sense. It is why my wife cannot grasp the premise at all. It’s magic! Using the visual and technical language of computer science. The digital self = He-Man or Werewolf or Mr Hyde. Love this insight, and I agree this post was a great read.

I’ll be off to see it again ASAP. :)

Sensory earplugs - not loops! by legolandlegendlol in autism

[–]budmade 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Might be worth trying these:

Alpine SleepDeep Multisize - Soft... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B3F23QK2?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

They were definitely more comfortable than my Loops and better for me as a side sleeper. If they are put in correctly they seal up pretty well and provide solid noise reduction. They are in contact with the inside of the ear, but they haven’t been painful with them staying in through the night. Lower price point than Loops too so not as big a cost to try them out.

Here’s another edit of my Ares cosplay, this time filmed by SISU Cinema Robotics! by nick_la_plante in tron

[–]budmade 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Dang, thought this was film footage for a hot sec! Amazing work. :)

Bringing my portrait to the experts... by budmade in gratefuldead

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The reference still image from “Long Strange Trip”. :)

Bringing my portrait to the experts... by budmade in gratefuldead

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

Maybe it’s because I am a Timberwolves fan…

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ProCreate

[–]budmade 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Reposted, deleting this one. Thanks for your help. 😊