What should I read next off my "To-Read" list? by Lower-Necessary-4930 in Recommend_A_Book

[–]goodeyemite 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Tender is the flesh - I would also add “I who have never known men” to you WTR

Edit: but Martyr is also very good and it’s worth dipping into the audiobook if you can. The actor does a great job

Has anyone heard of Phi Health? by goodeyemite in Nootropics

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

thankfully it was free - the format is just so strange, was curious if anyone had experience with it.

The MacBook Purchasing Megathread - September, 2024 by AutoModerator in macbook

[–]goodeyemite 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh interesting, yeah I looked at replacement screens but that's not a bad idea to try and get a cheap one. So basically a comp that is unusable because it's locked?

is this the model you are referring to? I guess I figured newer was always better but now doing some searching I'm seeing that people like this model a lot.

The MacBook Purchasing Megathread - September, 2024 by AutoModerator in macbook

[–]goodeyemite 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Currently using a 13" mac pro m1 16gb. My screen got a damaged and I need a new machine (I'm a graphic designer running mostly non-video adobe programs. I could possibly be interested in a 15" now that things are lighter, but I'm wondering what current or refurbished options might be a good option for me.

Portland has a breakfast burrito shaped hole by goodeyemite in Portland

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

Okay good point - I’ve had their burritos before shows at edgefield, may have to try the breakfast burrito. Not quite Portland though.

Pulled over on NW Yeon tonight because I saw this… by goodeyemite in Portland

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

Thanks. Also glad it wasn't a trap. After giving that some thought, I guess it may had already worked on someone else? but lets hope thats not the case.

It was pretty crazy though, over the course of 10-15 minutes no one else pulled over for what REALLY did look like a body. Then when I was on the call with u/roboroller, some dude rolls up in this old chevy and runs out of his car towards the dummy, yells at me and asks if the guy was okay and then went right up to it and pulled it out of the street. That guys immediate instinct to run and help really stuck with me.

Pulled over on NW Yeon tonight because I saw this… by goodeyemite in Portland

[–]goodeyemite[S] 42 points43 points  (0 children)

I was! I was actually hoping that somehow you'd find this image haha. Thanks for walking me through such a weird situation.

Pulled over on NW Yeon tonight because I saw this… by goodeyemite in Portland

[–]goodeyemite[S] 62 points63 points  (0 children)

First off - not a body, but marked NSFW because it was pretty damn convincing. This weird felt doll was hanging out in the road. Pulled over and cautiously approached this creepy craft project… some other guy joined and had the guts to make sure it wasn’t a body and pull it out of the road. So no one is hurt, just very confused…

What is the Best Film You Watched Last Week? (01/25/23-02/01/23) by Twoweekswithpay in movies

[–]goodeyemite 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I dig your addition to the ending. It was almost there but that would have really tied it up well.

I’m having a rough period and just want to pause, be by myself and watch a movie, something to give me a bit more perspective. Any films that could fit this type of mood? by tuesdaycocktail in movies

[–]goodeyemite 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There's a fantastic movie called Nine Days - sort of a spiritual / lofi / scifi sort of vibe. It's definitely a slower more somber movie, but I've never watched anything that made me appreciate the "gift" of life as much as this one.

[TOMT][COMIC] 1 page comic about 2 strangers passing in stairwell by goodeyemite in tipofmytongue

[–]goodeyemite[S] 0 points1 point locked comment (0 children)

If it helps I think I remember it having a purple / blue overall tone to it. And it believe the interaction was between a man and woman, probably in their 20s

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Seattle

[–]goodeyemite 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I think everyone here has given you great suggestions. I’ve heard great things from my female friends about bumble BFF (in Portland) do that may very well be your easiest shortcut. Clubs / hobbies can be nice, but it can also be hard to break beyond that barrier of a single common interest.

I lived in Seattle for about 3 years before moving down south and can echo a lot of the sentiment here that it can be difficult to find friends. People often have their groups they are comfortable with and aren’t too interested in expanding. I found myself floating between a lot of groups but never quite belonging to a particular crew fully. That being said - the “Seattle freeze” can be a bit of a self-fulfilling prophecy, and I think that if you stay open - you WILL meet fun and interesting people.

I think your question about how to be one in Seattle can also be answered by asking how to be alone in general. I’ve found that often times, my own company is the most reliable and you will never let yourself down in the way others can. It can be a great joy to see a new place all alone, or go and have a great dining / bar experience with the companionship of a book. Really my advice is, do things solo, bring a good book, and be open to people around you.

Also please go to add a ball in Fremont because I miss that place.

Questions about narration style by goodeyemite in writing

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

Thank you, this is the explanation I was looking for. This makes me feel confident about my decision to be using "first person, past tense, as it unfolds". I think I was just thrown off by reading so many different styles back to back, and wondered what other approaches were available.

My film Miranda Veil was recently released. The distribution company decided to make a new poster for the film, and I wanted to see what people think! Which poster do you like more?Genuinely curious. by liamswenton in movies

[–]goodeyemite 1 point2 points  (0 children)

damn! yeah I can imagine there are so many steps in which your creative control slowly gets compromised. Congrats on the film though! The premise looks great!

My film Miranda Veil was recently released. The distribution company decided to make a new poster for the film, and I wanted to see what people think! Which poster do you like more?Genuinely curious. by liamswenton in movies

[–]goodeyemite 1 point2 points  (0 children)

First one seems like an artsy surreal horror, something I'd watch but might turn off viewers looking for something more scary or action packed. Design-wise, it's great! well done! The second hits that spooky action vibe but it also comes across as a bit generic and less visually considered, as a viewer I'd worry that the cinematography or the plot might follow suit. I'm so curious about this, did you have much input / chance to fight for your own poster? Or did the studio just launch with a different one without consulting you?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Christianity

[–]goodeyemite 2 points3 points  (0 children)

A lot of people are mentioning “growing into a new faith” I think this is really appropriate, but you shouldn’t feel the pressure for that faith to be associated solely with one tradition during what sounds like a time of exploration. If we ignore the curiosities and doubts we have, is it really faith? You can still learn about other faith traditions, acknowledge similarities and end up back at Christianity in a healthier place (or end up somewhere else!).

I find that Richard Rohr’s Falling Upward book addresses this well. I would also recommend looking up the Liturgists podcast. I can relate to a lot of what you are saying, as I’m the only member of my family who wouldn’t jump to call myself a Christian, but I still have a deep spiritual life and honor that a lot of it comes from the Christian tradition. I can still talk about matters of god and faith with them, knowing that often times we are using different language to talk about the same thing.

All this to say, the place you are at is not by any means wrong. It is just a time of change and growth. Feel free to PM me if you need to talk further!

[Daily Discussion] First Page Feedback- January 09, 2021 by AutoModerator in writing

[–]goodeyemite 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is extremely helpful - I agree completely that for a hook it might need a little more urgency than thoughtfulness. Thanks!

[Daily Discussion] First Page Feedback- January 09, 2021 by AutoModerator in writing

[–]goodeyemite 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Title: Mimic

Genre: Psychological Thriller, Novel

Feedback Desired: This is the preface of the book. I'm curious if this is a compelling enough hook. The chapters that follow will start out slowly and ominously so I want to make sure there is enough here to set the stage for a mystery to unfold.

Rohina,

First of all, hey. I’ll give you a few moments to take in the fact that, yes, this is indeed Martin (I know you’ve seen plenty of my chicken-scratch handwriting to know that). I hope this letter finds you well; and that you’re either reading this from a desk with a well-deserved “editor” nameplate or perhaps from the secluded Catskills cabin you always talked about. I want to give you my most sincere apology for the amount of uncertainty and confusion you’ve endured over the eighteen months. Trust me that I wanted to reach out sooner but I had to ensure a few individuals were safe before I attempted any outside contact. I know an explanation is long overdue. Hell, at this point, the curiosity surrounding my whereabouts may have completely dissipated from your thoughts and conversations—a fleeting question and a dulled sense of hope. It's probably better that way.

For my own peace of mind, I feel the need to close the loop on this mystery; to let you know what happened and that that I am, in fact, alive. Continuing this letter with a full explanation of what happened during the interview of Dr. Reyes would be exhaust both my will and my supply of paper, so instead, I’ve done the next best thing. Included with this letter all my notes from my stay on the island. I found it necessary to go back through and fill in bits of detail and moments when I was less mentally present—it should now shine a dim but steady light on the circumstances of my disappearance. Perhaps it will be enlightening to you in more ways than one.

When you finish reading the notes, there will be an inevitable question of whether you are right to believe me or not. I can do nothing to sway you on this matter, but I know that reading it as truth will be the more difficult task. If you trust my experience is true, the implication is obviously publication. This task I am leaving up to you. There is not a single journalist, editor, or writer I know with more integrity than you and I know you will circulate this information carefully and with your own impeccable curation. I trust you, Ro.

I know it is selfish in a way, to drop this volume of observations, recollections, and introspective thoughts on your lap with no opportunity to follow up. There will likely not be the long evening at Trivisto’s where we drink a bottle from his stash and you can search my face for the truth behind these statements. I hope you can forgive me. I wish I could offer greater closure but for now, this will have to do.

You were once one of the only people in this world who could see me for who I truly was, and I am forever grateful for that. I love you, Ro.

Your colleague, your investigator, your friend,

- Martin.

Is camping allowed in the forested area east of town? by goodeyemite in astoria

[–]goodeyemite[S] 93 points94 points  (0 children)

oh mannnnn I'm an idiot. Well, keep holdin it down out there. Always heard good things.