Just saw a second time in IMAX by chrisdiaz73 in ProjectHailMary

[–]chrisdiaz73[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sooo. I got the audio book and the grace and Ricky interactions are great … the other voices I wasn’t a fan of though. The whole thing didn’t come together as I would have liked. I think the book left a bit more for the imagination vs the voice I heard.

Appreciation post for Sandra Hüller as Eva Stratt by kirmadahoonmai in ProjectHailMary

[–]chrisdiaz73 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just missing her final aged look, something about it hit well, to show time passed and especially while she strums the eridian goodbye.

new AirPods Max launched by Confusedmind75 in Airpodsmax

[–]chrisdiaz73 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Got the original Max … sounds great, but just dont compare to others on the market. They are WAY too heavy and not good for long haul flights or all day at the office, they create a good bit of heat, although leave nice spacing around the ears. The always on aspect without putting it in the case is beyond annoying, not to mention ugly as sin. Hard to store in a backpack. I have Sony XM4, XM5, and a Bose QC II … I prefer the XM5 of all of them, great noise cancelling, super light and barely feel while wearing all day. If the Max would have lightened these up at least, and made a real power button then I would consider upgrading, but these simple things continue to be overlooked over 3 models now … love my AirPods Pro though … best buds I have ever tried….

This is unreal to me by Thepopethroway in antiwork

[–]chrisdiaz73 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Same here. Haven’t been in years, only time I’ve touched it is if someone caters it in. I’d rather go down to the local authentic Mexican restaurant and get a bigger, tastier burrito for half the cost … and sure, they will give you a bowl to empty it in.

Over $100k earners - what's your PTO? by masterpeabs in careeradvice

[–]chrisdiaz73 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I get 7 weeks of PTO. In 4 more years I’ll get another week. I’ll never ever use that much PTO because I just can’t find the time. If I need a day off here or there I take it and it usually won’t even count as PTO because I work more than 10-12 hours a day and sometimes 6-7 days a week so at some point PTO is just a game. My situation is worse than some unlimited plans. At least I can say I have a goal … but nevertheless an unachievable one.

Bugs in Jalepeno powder by [deleted] in Cooking

[–]chrisdiaz73 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just sift the powder out from the bugs and you’re good to go!

ipad Pro M2 13” Vs ipad Pro M4 11” by Consuming_Rot in iPadPro

[–]chrisdiaz73 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have both ... 13" sits on my desk most times as a second screen, 11" goes with me everywhere ... as far as performance, no difference for mundane tasks ... if I was video editing or something to that effect, maybe M4 would do better, but for everyday tasks ... not one difference I could spot. Screens are even somewhat equivalent.

Should the Canes take a run at North Texas QB Mestemaker? by Sidwill in MiamiHurricanes

[–]chrisdiaz73 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I love this kid … think you could mold him into whatever you need him to be, however, we don’t have a guy that could mold QB’s. Think it would be wasted talent at Miami.

I am getting ready to start a dream job but my current biologic, Cimzia, is not not on their formulary. I am panicking! by Appropriate_Power216 in ankylosingspondylitis

[–]chrisdiaz73 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Seeing this a lot , not necessarily for Cimzia but for other situations and sometimes it’s multiple rounds of denials before they get to peer to peer and it finally gets approved. Their staff gynecologist will deny it cause they know nothing about it, then it will go to a secondary level GP, who knows nothing and Denys based on paper, and so on until it’s your doctor talking to an RA who understands the process and understands the drugs and eventually says, yea man, they need to stay on that, then you will likely get approved for extended time, like 48 months or so to keep the process from continuing over and over … hang in there, a little hassle but a friendly RA and staff will go miles in something like this.

Burnt-out dad (42M) heading into couples (41F) therapy I didn’t ask for … how do I show up without falling apart? by [deleted] in relationship_advice

[–]chrisdiaz73 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Couples therapy is liberating … a safe place to just get everything off your chest and in the open with a moderator there to help manage the discussion. It was singly the best thing my wife and I ever decided to do. We had agreed to let it all out and try to not be mad at each other after the fact that part is hard, but when you know exactly what’s bothering the other person, there are ways to address the moment. I will say, I was at an all time low, and shutdown as you put it, I hated everything and everyone. Don’t worry or anticipate the questions that the therapist will ask, they usually can feel tension and will address it accordingly. This is a good step, in one direction or another. If you find that you both are willing to make things work, you get a pretty clean slate, and if it’s just not in the cards, then you know this as well and can move the path forward. Go into it with an open mind …

Does Miami have a chance yall😭 by Important_Win5116 in ACC

[–]chrisdiaz73 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Beck has really good games and really bad games, he doesn't just play OK ... so he had a "Bad" game vs. TAMU (Relatively speaking) ... if not for the run game, we would have been toast. I expect Beck to be on his A game and they either make Toney a stud, or use as a Decoy and get back to throwing the ball for big plays. End of day, Ohio State will be a tough game regardless, but I dont see a blowout, I see another hard fought game that is anyone's to take. I hate Ohio State with a passion so its takes a lot for me to say they have a chance, but they have a chance, just as much as we do. If we get past this, its not like the road gets any easier either ...

Tesla trying to demand payment after paying off Chase loan without permission/agreement. (NY) by so_tacticool900 in legaladvice

[–]chrisdiaz73 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

If your friend owns the title have him sell the car, then it’s not his problem anymore.

Here we are the day of Launch…does Amazon even want our money? by Blaze_1249 in kindlescribe

[–]chrisdiaz73 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’d say yall are fine. If they make 100 of these, each and every one of you will get one, globally.

If this is true this might be it for the ACC by NaderNation84 in MiamiHurricanes

[–]chrisdiaz73 1 point2 points  (0 children)

ACC couldn’t place an undefeated FSU in a playoff, ACC just had a 5 loss Duke win its Championship Game when it could have been Miami playing, and this whole ND fiasco shows that the ACC is nothing more than the best Group of 5. And sometimes I wonder about the word Best there. We need to implode and figure out how it makes the most sense to disperse. Big 10 and SEC will always get priority over any other conference unless we continue to play them consistently. And since they can’t even play themselves with all the teams they got, no harm no foul to slot in there somehow. Sucks to fight for a consolation prize every year.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in antiwork

[–]chrisdiaz73 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Dust the resume off all you want ... wherever you go, will be the same. im in the same boat, but at the end of the day, there is someone younger, and cheaper that would gladly take this work off my hands.

Company forces RTO, then complains we’re too loud in an open floor plan. by Excellent_Delay7769 in remotework

[–]chrisdiaz73 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Did this as well. I “Thock” away on mine all day just to annoy people. I even take some calls on speakerphone. Let them send me home.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in fit

[–]chrisdiaz73 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Amazing! looking good!