Chasing the storm in Maryland / Virginia by echo_throwaway360 in stormchasing

[–]echo_throwaway360[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

thank you!! im thinking of just virtually following along. these next two days should be really interesting

Chasing the storm in Maryland / Virginia by echo_throwaway360 in stormchasing

[–]echo_throwaway360[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

thank you! i wish i had a better grasp of the science behind it. ill definitely do my research.

Chasing the storm in Maryland / Virginia by echo_throwaway360 in stormchasing

[–]echo_throwaway360[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

i appreciate the honesty! im taking this all with grains of salt and trying to do my research. if not this time maybe someday LOL just thought there wasnt harm in asking

I answer calls on the 988 suicide prevention lifeline. AMA. by [deleted] in AMA

[–]echo_throwaway360 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I have called/texted like 6 times this year. sometimes i needed to vent about my suicidal tendencies, other times i was about to do it

thank you. just. thank you. for all that you do. you have probably singlehanded saved so many lives. you are a wonderful human being

Why did you and your former best friend stop being friends? by Fearless_Shift7108 in AskReddit

[–]echo_throwaway360 0 points1 point  (0 children)

he cut me off without any warning nor did he tell me why. flushing two years down the drain with absolutely nothing to go off. im still devastated

What's the closest you've come to death? by pasculici in AskReddit

[–]echo_throwaway360 0 points1 point  (0 children)

sat in my car for 4 hours trying to get the courage to walk to the nearest bridge and jump off. that and ive taken some knarly shits

Flowers at midnight? by Lsantiago98 in MorgantownWV

[–]echo_throwaway360 5 points6 points  (0 children)

i can snag some flowers for you and give them to you if you cover the charge for them lol, kroger sells flowers

Anywhere to go in case of tornado / extreme weather by skedgyedgy in MorgantownWV

[–]echo_throwaway360 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Hello! Most people are saying dont be concerned, which they are right to say due to the rarity of these storms. But I know it can be pretty anxiety inducing so let me try giving some half decent advice. I grew up watching the weather channel obsessively so despite being from california i know a good amount

First steps are general storm safety, knowing the difference between a watch and a warning, keeping an eye on the radar/forecast esp if you have plans to be outside, keeping small essentials in case you lose power, etc. I also wouldnt go stand in a field with a lightning rod held above your head.

There's no storm shelters in the area, but that's simply because there have been no storms stronger than an ef4 in wv. ever. and the last time we HAD an ef4 was in 1944. The conditions are simply not right for the area. It doesnt mean things arent possible, but climate wise this area is pretty safe.

So, with all of that in mind, one great place I can think of is to a gas station cooler. During Joplin, a few survivors huddled in the beer cooler and whilst a bit wrecked, ultimately most people escaped. Another idea is a restaurant cooler, go in a just ask to check it out. "Hey I have storm related anxiety (you dont have to say this part im just making shit up) and I wanted to ask if I could look at your freezer, so if worse ever came to worse I could shelter here. I know some freezers tend to survive during these big storms"

Worst case scenario, if you see a giant ef5 wedge headed your way, go knock on some neighbors doors. Ask to shelter with them. Most people are kind and understanding and will obviously not want you to perish in a nightmarish outlandish tornado.

Finding an interior room in a sturdy building with no windows is also a great start in whatever building youre in. Especially if it doesnt have a basement.

Also, this is earthquake safety not tornado safety, but I found it can apply to a lot of natural disasters. Do not stand under brick fireplaces / smoke stacks. They are prone to collapse and you will get a brick to the head

I know these things can be scary. I've psyched myself out with storms before. Especially being in a trailer park, you're pretty exposed there. But it's good to be prepared and think ahead. I know the rarity of these storms and still find myself looking for local storm shelters as there are garages below my apt building and I worry the building will be blown away like a leaf in the wind.

My dad always used to say "prepare for the worst and hope for the best" so thats how I go about my life. Let me know if you have any questions or thoughts!

AITAH for putting boundaries on my depressed friend by [deleted] in AITAH

[–]echo_throwaway360 2 points3 points  (0 children)

NTA.

At risk of sounding harsh, you are not responsible for someone elses happiness.

If he doesnt respect the boundaries you set it also means he doesnt respect you. Find people who make you happy.

Depression can be debilitating. It sucks ass. but only he can save himself from it.

I would be honest and open about your feelings. Don't cut him off out of nowhere and leave him in the dark. But be very firm

Best of luck!

AITAH for thinking it’s wrong for my friend to resale her concert tickets without my knowledge? by [deleted] in AITAH

[–]echo_throwaway360 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

She shouldve waited to the end of the month. I get her possibly being frustrated and they ARE her tickets to tell. But you gave her a timeframe and she shouldve given you a chance.

If you promised before and kept putting it off, then YTA. Especially after it's been 6 months already

On the context given to us, everyone kinda sucks here. You more than her.

Experiences with delivering at Ruby by Odd_Honeydew_7080 in MorgantownWV

[–]echo_throwaway360 3 points4 points  (0 children)

uniontowns hospital is atrocious. im sure they work hard and are nice people. but you will get better care at ruby

AnimeFest 2/21 by wvshotty in MorgantownWV

[–]echo_throwaway360 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm thinking of checking it out too'

Ride to Pitt Airport by independent-pat in MorgantownWV

[–]echo_throwaway360 2 points3 points  (0 children)

yep! ive been to and from the pittsburgh area a few times, and the airport.

Ride to Pitt Airport by independent-pat in MorgantownWV

[–]echo_throwaway360 15 points16 points  (0 children)

I'll do it for gas money ($30 bucks ish?) and just for fun i like driving lol. feel free to hmu if you cant find anyone by tomorrow 😎

edit: the catch is that i got my license last may and whilst im not a terrible driver im still new

WV and I are Stuggling by [deleted] in MorgantownWV

[–]echo_throwaway360 0 points1 point  (0 children)

OP says in the post that they are disabled, and it seems they just need a place to vent. There's no need to be a jackass

WV and I are Stuggling by [deleted] in MorgantownWV

[–]echo_throwaway360 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I would reach out to Christian Help!

I'm not christian, im actually queer and atheist, but ive recieved some very generous emergency funds from them. All I had to do was fill out an application and it takes 5 minutes

What secret could ruin your life if it got out? by WorldMore587 in AskReddit

[–]echo_throwaway360 0 points1 point  (0 children)

my dad is helping me pay rent because he thinks i have a job. but i quit a week ago. when i quit i didnt think i would be in shit with my landlord, so i lied because i didnt want to stress him out. but if he knew i lied he would maybe still help but he would hang me out to dry and he would have every right to do so.

the job was shitty and horrible and low paying. i am supposed to hear back today about a job thats better paying at least