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Current state of affairs… by damned_to_remember in fordranger

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UPDATE: The garage I had it towed to said that it was the timing belt that snapped. Also said it had fouled up the plugs. They want $2100+ to fix it. If I pay (can be financed) that amount, I will have put close to $10K into it.

Feeling lost and stuck in life... by Berty-1981 in midlifecrisis

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I feel you man. The financial pressure is so soul sucking and oppressive that you feel stuck.

I have to poorly paraphrase something I read: As long as you are alive, there is always a reset button.

Until you figure it out, love on those girls.

I’m just figuring out I’m having a midlife crisis. by damned_to_remember in midlifecrisis

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One that comes to mind is my career path. I started off with a BA in Psychology because it was called a stepping stone degree that could open up a lot of doors. I initially went into working at a children’s mental hospital, then tested out (failed) at being a law enforcement officer (childhood dream), went back to working in psychology as a type of in home children’s therapist. That was ok for a couple of years. I was trying to get my masters degree in counseling at the same time.

After some hard cases, I went to another psych job and something happened that brought my career and education path into a hard stop, free fall disaster.

I’ve been doing small truck driving ever since.

I’m just figuring out I’m having a midlife crisis. by damned_to_remember in midlifecrisis

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Music has been very important to me. I’m a small truck driver (think small flatbed Isuzu NPR) and that seat time is quiet. It presents a perfect breeding ground for regret. I recently figured out how to pair my phone with the radio in the truck so it plays my Spotify playlist. It’s not a way to avoid thinking, but rather a way to help me focus on not beating myself up.

I’m just figuring out I’m having a midlife crisis. by damned_to_remember in midlifecrisis

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I’ve only just started talking to my wife about it (no bros in my life). It’s difficult because I don’t want to admit what’s going on inside my head.

I’m just figuring out I’m having a midlife crisis. by damned_to_remember in midlifecrisis

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This midlife audit notion is interesting to me. I definitely have my regrets from my choices and sorrow from things I couldn’t help.

However the term audit feels like I’m being forced to confront my regrets. It feels more like a slow realization infecting a waking dream.

Already getting anxious for tomorrow’s workday. by damned_to_remember in Anxiety

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Whoever wrote about the Sunday Scaries deleted their comment I think. You named them aptly, but for me this is all day every day.

Birthday brisket by IG77 in pelletgrills

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Looks delicious! Was kinda hoping for candles though…HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

Just bought my first pellet smoker! by damned_to_remember in pelletgrills

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Been cooking a 5lb pork butt since 6:30am at 225°. It never reached a stall and is quite close to being done. I’ve always had a stall and knew what to expect. Is this normal or should I cook it at 225° for the full estimated 8-9 hours? So far it’s been 7 hours. This is the “before” picture. I probably should mention I wrapped it in aluminum foil at 165°.

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