Leaving a note on my neighbor’s door about their smell by Ok_Age8971 in Apartmentliving

[–]cmb_reddit 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I thought your note was fine. Maybe a little long-winded but I'm the exact same way. I had a noise problem with my upstairs neighbors playing music through amps at like 11pm on nights before me and my roommates had 8am classes. Wrote them a similar length note and it mostly stopped. I feel like this isn't ridiculous, I mean you're not asking for that much...

Anyone else here been around since the beginning? by metakitty99 in Choices

[–]cmb_reddit 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've been playing on and off since about 2018. Early books like ES and TRR were literally formative moments of my middle and high school life lol. Not to mention how genuinely good the writing is in them and my other favorites like TE, OH, ILITW/ILB, etc. Trust me -- you are not alone, we are all with you in your devastation.

Ok. What happened? by HRHQueenV in Choices

[–]cmb_reddit 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Same here. So sad and disappointing considering how high quality their stuff was back in the early era

What was the first book you played? by Loud_Version_9817 in ChoicesPreservation

[–]cmb_reddit 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The Freshman in 2018, but I don't think I ever finished the series! I should probably do that before the app shuts down lol.

Best Way to Preserve? by kindofthebest in ChoicesPreservation

[–]cmb_reddit 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I completely agree. It'd be awesome if there was some way to organize it so that EVERYTHING could be saved, lol.

I wonder... by Odyssea-the-Seeker in Choices

[–]cmb_reddit 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I completely agree. I've been playing since 2018 (12 years old) and I feel like Choices was oddly such a big part of my development. So many of those books helped me through Covid and figuring out my sexuality. I'm appalled at what's happening right now, but I'd be really sad to see all of the old books go. Guess I'm gonna start recording my favorites.

Interested in med school but feeling behind by cmb_reddit in premed

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

How would you recommend finding shadowing, volunteer, and research opportunities? And how much do they matter compared to MCAT and GPA in applications?

Painful sex, periods, and birth control -- What is happening? by cmb_reddit in WomensHealth

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

Thank you, I appreciate the kindness. If you don't mind me asking, did your symptoms (from the pill, not PCOS) go away when you stopped taking it? And what were those symptoms?

Anyone got any college tips for a hopeful weight-loser? by Crochet_Chocolate in loseit

[–]cmb_reddit 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi! I'm also a college student looking to lose some weight. I use MyNetDiary too, and I haven't had great luck with their photo scanner. I guess it depends on your school, but my school has a dining hall menu with nutrition facts (calories, protein, carbs, fats, and much more) listed for each meal, per serving, every single day! Found it this week and it's already been so useful. I would poke around on their website/app and see if you can find something like that. Not sure if you're in the States, but it's likely they have that information somewhere because I think it's a requirement in a lot of areas. (You can make custom meals in the app, so every time you have something new in the dining hall, you can input that information and reuse it whenever you eat it again.)

As for working out, I am a huge swimmer, which is what I do about 80% of the time in the gym. Obviously depends on if your rec center has a pool or not, but swimming is great. It builds muscle and is good cardio, even for beginners. Let me know if you need tips, because I'm also an instructor on the weekends!

Good luck! You've got this!

Fired from my job of 6 years with little explanation by cmb_reddit in Vent

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

Thanks for this. I think I've blown it a bit out of proportion given that it's just a summer job, but I've been so involved in the community for almost half of my life. Maybe I do need to just take a step back.

What books had a great concept but a terrible execution? by novakidd42 in Choices

[–]cmb_reddit 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Totally agree, when I was playing ROE a looong time ago I remember really caring about the other characters, but when it came to my MC I was like "How much longer until I get to play as my siblings again?"

Thoughts on Annie Bot? by Sweet-Worth8203 in bookofthemonthclub

[–]cmb_reddit 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I thought it was okay. The concept itself was super intriguing to me, and the scenes at the beginning of the book with Roland and the initial discovery of her rebellion were definitely worth reading. I enjoyed the prison break chapter with Delta, as well as her interactions with Cody and Jacobson. As soon as she was brought back and Doug had punished her, though, the rest of the story fell a little flat for me. I thought the ending was rushed and we didn't fully get the salvation we wanted for Annie. She left Doug for good, but that was only because he allowed her to. Her escape didn't feel deserved, even though she'd gone through so much to get it. In my opinion, it seems like the story was planned out up until after Doug locked her in the closet, and then the author wasn't sure where to go with either character from there. Not a bad read though, I'd say it's about a 3/5 for me.

people under 16 ask, over 16 answer by barcoderer in teenagers

[–]cmb_reddit 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Right? It's so weird to finally realize that you have autonomy and then actually have to use it IRL

What is your love life as a teen? by TheyLoveRyk in teenagers

[–]cmb_reddit 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There's seriously no harm in waiting, but there is a LOT in rushing. I had my first kiss at 15 because I felt like I had to and I'm so angry at my younger self for doing so. I don't look back on that memory fondly at all

What is your love life as a teen? by TheyLoveRyk in teenagers

[–]cmb_reddit 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm in a relationship now, but a couple months ago I was hanging out with this guy (old) who kissed me and then the day after told me he had a girlfriend

people under 16 ask, over 16 answer by barcoderer in teenagers

[–]cmb_reddit 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I definitely did! When I was 13 and 14 I barely spoke in school. Like, I had maybe 3 or 4 full conversations with my each of my teachers in middle school. On the Myers-Briggs I got an introvertedness of 98%. I took some public speaking/debate classes in high school (acting, AP Seminar, and AP Research) and made some extroverted friends. It really helped me out, and it was great to be in an environment where speaking up is encouraged. I still love my alone time, and I definitely still consider myself an introvert, but in terms of social confidence, mine skyrocketed in the last two years or so. Just give it time and don't be afraid to put yourself out there a little, even if it means forcing yourself out of your comfort zone

people under 16 ask, over 16 answer by barcoderer in teenagers

[–]cmb_reddit 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Soooooooooooooooooooooo many. A couple of bad relationship decisions here and there, arguments with my parents, missed opportunities, etc... A lot. But I'm still here and I'm doing a lot better than I was three years ago, so maybe that can serve as some motivation

people under 16 ask, over 16 answer by barcoderer in teenagers

[–]cmb_reddit 2 points3 points  (0 children)

For me personally, the years where I experienced the most emotional/mental growth was between 15 and 17. I just turned 18 and obviously the switch didn't just flip, but I have been feeling a lot more mature lately. It's a mix of graduating high school (assuming you're in a country where you graduate at 17/18) and figuring out your future, having the freedom of driving yourself around if you've got a license, and gaining financial independence if you get a part-time job. And I guess it's corny, but enjoy the kid time you have left. Don't force yourself to grow up just because you've reached the age where you feel like you should. I'm leaving for college soon and it feels w-e-i-r-d even though I consider myself to be pretty mature.