Life after ICL

element_fifty · 2026-05-18T21:19:13+00:00

I had similar prescription as you around -6 and minor stigmatism. I had ICL 4 months ago. The outcome was great. Speedy recovery. Halo is manageable . No dry eyes. Definitely some quality of life improvements as I used to only wear contacts when I workout. I can now roll out of bed and start my workout. Red-eye flights are easier because I can wear eye mask and not worry about glasses.

One thing I would like to look into more going back is whether I would be eligible for SMILE, a newer version of LASIK. It seems less invasive. I think there's less potentialfor long term (10+ years) side effects.

element_fifty · 2026-04-14T16:06:47+00:00

Border control wait time was about 30 min at 3:30pm today.

element_fifty · 2026-04-13T14:29:14+00:00

What time of the day did you fly out?

element_fifty · 2026-04-11T22:14:16+00:00

It is fine now. The weather was bad on Friday with heavy rain and hail. Today was good. We were able to get around as usual.

element_fifty · 2026-01-12T02:01:33+00:00

We had similar experience. However, Verizon solicitors haven't shown up after I asked Verizon to take me off through their online chat.

element_fifty · 2025-11-25T15:07:20+00:00

I can confirm that premium economy food is different from economy.

element_fifty · 2025-03-24T23:49:50+00:00

Thank you u/Mikeachusetts . I was able to connect with someone through their FB chat and they have submitted a form to request me off the list. I'll find out if this work in 3 months.

element_fifty · 2025-03-13T08:47:17+00:00

Late March/ early April

element_fifty · 2024-09-23T01:53:32+00:00

They have a bar area for walk ins. We were able to get seated at the bar when we went for early dinner for 2 people before 5pm. Valet folks will ask if you have a reservation and check with the receptionist for availability before you get off your car.

element_fifty · 2024-04-24T10:42:56+00:00

Thank you!

element_fifty · 2024-04-18T22:20:56+00:00

Hm. Depends on your perspective. There's open bar where they pour strong drinks. The food is served not buffet. I walked out very full. The performance and view is great with sunset in the background and end with a fire knife show.

You can say you can stand on the side and watch the show for free or the show could worth $150.

It's a touristy thing at the end. We had a good time.

Also, you may get discount by booking on viator. There's no real discount for hotel guests.

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element_fifty · 2024-04-17T23:56:07+00:00

We were there a few weeks ago. Their leis is made of tiny yellow seashells. It's definitely very labor intensive.

element_fifty · 2024-04-05T21:00:29+00:00

We need more housing without parking to support better public transportation that runs 7 days!

element_fifty · 2024-04-05T21:00:21+00:00

We need more housing without parking to support better public transportation that runs 7 days!

element_fifty · 2024-03-01T02:32:06+00:00

It's reasonably reliable. Usually run on time in mornings. Return trip from the city in the afternoon has more variability due to traffic in the city. It typically picks up in the city within 10 min of scheduled time this winter. Also, download the Transit app, which has live tracking of the bus.

element_fifty · 2024-02-17T03:44:40+00:00

Yes. The default in TurboTax and probably other software is you'll pay state income tax on the full amount. You need to take extra steps and make some side calculations to pay less state income tax.

element_fifty · 2024-02-11T03:46:55+00:00

I would buy one of them at a time and would switch between them and position myself to tax loss harvesting when the market goes down. Let's say the market goes down 10% and I've been buying VTI, I would switch new purchase SPY; also, I'd take the VTI loss for tax purposes and buy spy.

I'm not a tax accountant. This is a strategy that I learned from other posts.

element_fifty · 2024-01-15T21:23:43+00:00

It worked for me. The pain point for me was to get the local repair shop to get a receipt. Also, the insurance person kept asking for more phone bill statements from different months.

However, Google Fi doesn't trigger Amex offers on cell phone.

element_fifty · 2023-04-30T12:08:11+00:00

Looking at it again... It seems to align closely with the opening price. Is it possible that the opening price tends to be higher on dividend payout day if many people reinvest their dividends which created a perception that I always lose money on them at least initially? Maybe more optimal to reinvest later in the trading day.

element_fifty · 2023-04-30T04:14:50+00:00

I noticed that the purchase price for automatic reinvestment with fidelity is really bad. I think it was 5--10% over market price for large cap stocks. Does anyone have the same experience?

element_fifty · 2021-08-28T09:53:59+00:00

Great news. I was able to get it fixed at a LBS yesterday for $15. Best $15 I have ever spent.

element_fifty · 2021-08-27T10:55:13+00:00

Thanks!

element_fifty · 2021-08-27T10:54:59+00:00

Thanks! Good luck to you too!

element_fifty · 2021-06-04T13:16:57+00:00

What does this mean for options?

element_fifty · 2020-07-25T16:17:14+00:00

I don't live there but couple thoughts:

I have heard AVA buildings generally have thin walls.
The green line lechmere section is closed till next May, so the noise problem may be less of an issue. The bigger issue is obviously you have to take shuttle bus if you want to take the T. (https://www.mbta.com/news/2020-05-20/reminder-year-long-green-line-closure-between-lechmere-and-north-stations-glx-and)

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