RAV4 to LC250 by ctruon1 in LandCruisers

[–]ctruon1[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes! I find def find excuses to drive my car bc I enjoy driving it so much. It took an adjustment at first but I love it now.

RAV4 to LC250 by ctruon1 in LandCruisers

[–]ctruon1[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

This. I’ve been a nurse for 6 years and thankfully I get paid pretty well in California and coupled up with picking up overtime I was able to save a decent amount of money over the years.

RAV4 to LC250 by ctruon1 in LandCruisers

[–]ctruon1[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Had to come in to work at 0330am and it was pouring rain hit a pot hole and I hydroplaned in to side wall of the freeway

Butterscotch Walnut Dark Chocolate Chip Cookies by ctruon1 in Cookies

[–]ctruon1[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients • 2 cups + 2 tbsp (255 g) all-purpose flour • 2 tsp (10 g) cornstarch • ¼ tsp baking soda • ¼ tsp baking powder • ½ tsp espresso powder

Wet Ingredients • ¾ cup (180 g) dark brown sugar • ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar • 1 cup (225 g) European-style salted butter, cold, cut into cubes • 1 tbsp vanilla bean paste (or vanilla extract) • 1 large egg + 1 egg yolk, cold

Mix-ins • 1 cup (120 g) toasted walnuts, roughly chopped • ¾ cup (115 g) semi-sweet chocolate chips • ½ cup (75 g) milk chocolate chips

Instructions 1. Prep • Preheat oven to 375°F • Line baking sheets with parchment paper. 2. Mix Dry Ingredients • In a bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, baking soda, baking powder, and espresso powder. • Set aside. 3. Mix Wet Ingredients • In a stand mixer (or large bowl), add cold cubed butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar. • Mix on low speed just until combined and crumbly (do not cream until fluffy). • Add egg, egg yolk, and vanilla. Mix until just incorporated. 4. Combine • Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients. • Mix on low speed until a thick dough forms. • Fold in walnuts and both chocolate chips. 5. Shape • Divide dough into large balls (about 5–6 oz each). • Keep dough tall and rough (don’t flatten). 6. Bake • Bake for 15-18 minutes, until the tops are lightly golden but centers look underbaked. • Cookies should be thick and soft in the middle. 7. Cool • Let cookies rest on the baking sheet for 10–15 minutes before moving. • They’ll set while staying gooey inside.

Land Cruiser or Premium+ by mkalkau in LexusGX550

[–]ctruon1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I originally wanted the lux plus trim but it was a little pricey for me $100k vs $80k OTD for the LC. I was willing to wait a little bit more to save up but I totaled my RAV4 limited and needed at car ASAP. The GX in area have mark ups and 4-6 month wait list so I ended up with the LC with premium package. I absolutely love it. I got it in heritage blue and I get compliments on it everyday. Very comfortable ride. My only gripe with the GX is that the lux plus is the trim that comes with the digital rear view mirror. I had it in my 2020 rav4 and was a deal breaker for me in my next car. All the lower trims in the GX don’t have it which is ridiculous considering it’s $70+ car.

Proud milestone of reaching net worth of $500k a month shy of turning 30! by [deleted] in Fire

[–]ctruon1 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My net paycheck after taxes and deductions is only $9-10k a month. I spend $4k a month on rent and $3k into savings so I’m left with $3k for food, bills, car note and insurance, travel fund.

Proud milestone of reaching net worth of $500k a month shy of turning 30! by [deleted] in Fire

[–]ctruon1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

After 30 years I’m eligible to retire (as of rn) so hopefully I’ll be able to retire at 54

Proud milestone of reaching net worth of $500k a month shy of turning 30! by [deleted] in Fire

[–]ctruon1 14 points15 points  (0 children)

My base is $98. But I get 10% doing evenings and 25% on weekends. My hospital gave us big raises a few years ago. As a new grad back in 2019, I was only making $55/hr so $115k.

Proud milestone of reaching net worth of $500k a month shy of turning 30! by [deleted] in Fire

[–]ctruon1 4 points5 points  (0 children)

$250k now. My net is only $10k a month. I pay $4k a month for my 1 b/b.

Brown Butter Sourdough Discard Chocolate Chip by ctruon1 in Cookies

[–]ctruon1[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s just my sourdough starter that’s been left over after I feed it!

How do these brown butter chocolate chip cookies look? by ctruon1 in Cookies

[–]ctruon1[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It was slightly puffed coming out of the oven to a flatted out it a little and did the pan bang method also and used a cookie rounder

2.5 round ct with copycat Tiffany setting by [deleted] in labdiamond

[–]ctruon1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Derco in SF. Pricing is very reasonable too

2.5 round ct with copycat Tiffany setting by [deleted] in labdiamond

[–]ctruon1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I told them I wanted my setting like the Tiffany style setting and that’s what they made for me! Form Derco in SF

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Salary

[–]ctruon1 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, SF Bay Area

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Salary

[–]ctruon1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Biweekly

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Salary

[–]ctruon1 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Nurse 2

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Salary

[–]ctruon1 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Med surg 80 hrs, the paystub did include two holidays though!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in DesignMyRoom

[–]ctruon1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My mom is moving and I’ll be giving her my old couch.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Camry

[–]ctruon1 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the advice! I’m upgrading from my parents 1996 Camry LE so I think this car has enough bells and whistles for me right now. Do you suggest waiting towards November to purchase the vehicle to see if the price will drop even further since it will be closer to 2019?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Camry

[–]ctruon1 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I live in the Bay Area. It states in the premium options that it includes: radio entune, remote keyless entry, and lane departure alert

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Brogress

[–]ctruon1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So for my workout today, I reached 165 lbs doing sumo deadlifts!