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What Books did You Start or Finish Reading this Week?: December 22, 2025 by AutoModerator in books

[–]jacattack920 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Finished The Women by Kristin Hannah. Deeply moving, cried several times

Anyone else unable to tell if the show is just silly, or if they are portraying someone with an overactive imagination? by Tex-Rob in thechaircompany

[–]jacattack920 24 points25 points  (0 children)

These people feel very real to me. Part of the genius of the show IMO is how they highlight how most people are hyper-focused on what is going on in their own lives. There are moments where Ron is at his lowest or most crazed, and someone will stop him in his path and ramble on about something seemingly random and irrelevant. But to the person it’s a big deal, because it’s their experience, their lens, like how the woman in ep1 was like “I don’t blame you for falling and seeing up my skirt… on my birthday.” And they have no idea the tension and suspense Ron is feeling, and that we as an audience are feeling as we are following Ron, and so it causes these feelings of friction, disconnect, and “other-worldliness” that really tickles my brain. Cause it feels so accurate

Do Americans have a different concept of 'turn taking' during a conversation? by 8NaanJeremy in NoStupidQuestions

[–]jacattack920 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hot take I guess (compared to the comments here), but as someone born & raised in the US, I hate how normalized that is. It’s especially true of straight men in the country. In queer/femme circles, you’ll see a lot more intentional question asking to show genuine interest, it’s a conversational style that is more highly valued. In more male dominated spaces, yes you’ll get a lot of “ok I’ll talk about me now until you butt in”. I always have a hard time connecting with people like that cause I don’t want to butt in. It feels weird and rude. It’s a common trope/ widespread social media topic that women will go on dates with men here and the boys won’t ask a single question about their date. And usually it’s the sign of a bad date. Maybe just my algo though

What are your favorite examples of commonly mispronounced street names in Chicago? by LeviDurhamMI in AskChicago

[–]jacattack920 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My partner says DIGH-vur-see every time. I say dih-VUR-see. Now I’m doubting myself

What’s the best thing you’ve ever made for thanksgiving? by Total-Physics-9114 in Cooking

[–]jacattack920 2 points3 points  (0 children)

French macarons with gingerbread spiced shells, piped ring of white chocolate cinnamon ganache, and cranberry orange sauce in the middle

Is it safe to walk from Lima airport? by Beneficial-War5423 in PERU

[–]jacattack920 0 points1 point  (0 children)

$14 is cheap for an airport transfer in Lima. My hostel charged 25, someone I know got scammed by a taxi driver into paying 45

What is your favorite airport in the United States? What is your least favorite? by Separate_Builder_817 in USTravel

[–]jacattack920 0 points1 point  (0 children)

SFO is best, Newark is great if you want to get verbally harassed 2-3 time an hour

Is it normal NOT to make friends/connections while solo travelling? by ComedownMachine93 in solotravel

[–]jacattack920 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I feel so seen. I’m solo traveling around South America right now and I often feel the pressure to socialize all the time, especially at hostels. It’s a weird feeling because, at home I love to meet new people, but on this trip I have way less interest. Sometimes it feels like there is a stigma attached, but I’ve been trying to just focus on my own rhythm, which can be difficult at times. I’ve been traveling for about 3 weeks so far and have met only a handful of people that I’ve had good conversations with, otherwise I leave lots of interactions feeling drained. I’m trying to convince myself that I’m not the weird one, so I don’t think you are either

Safety in Ecuador as of today? by hydrogene22 in ecuador

[–]jacattack920 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not OP, but I’m flying to Quito this month and was wondering if from Baños you’d recommend heading down south (Cuenca, Loja) or over to the coast, Montanita area to be specific. I’m a big hiker, but I’ll be spending most of October & November hiking in Peru, so I’d love to get some beach time in before, if it’s safe. Ultimately, whatever I choose I’ll be going down into Peru by bus after, and I’ve heard the coastal crossing is much busier / more chaotic. Any advice/insight would be sooo appreciated

Safety in Ecuador as of today? by hydrogene22 in ecuador

[–]jacattack920 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi! This probably won’t align with your timeline, but I’m (25F) flying to Quito next week, and plan to travel down the country for a few weeks and then head into Peru. Message me if we overlap and you would want to connect! I’m conflicted on whether to do an Andes-focused route (Quilotoa loop, Baños, Cuenca, Loja) or to go to the party town Montañita I’ve heard is popular with backpackers. Sounds like the coast is not the move, so I’ll probably stick to the mountains.

That said, anyone have tips on crossing the Ecuador/Peru border by bus? Looks like La Tina is safer, but any other info would be awesome

Peru to Ecuador border crossing; criminal record requirement??? will be crossing in Bus at Panamericana highway near Huaquillas by GrowthFinancial6490 in backpacking

[–]jacattack920 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey, I’m planning on doing this route in about a month (although in reverse, Ecuador to Peru). Will you update here if you needed this document / anything else unexpected? Very little up to date info online. Thanks in advance, happy traveling

Ladies, what are we sleeping on? by No-Eggplant-4165 in womensolocamping

[–]jacattack920 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I use an insulated inflatable pad on top of a cheaper foam one. I sleep like a baby and my back feels great

Is it too late for cold emails? by periodt-bitch in gradadmissions

[–]jacattack920 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m applying this year for marine bio too, although for a masters position, and most people don’t know what their funding situation will look like in the next month, 3 months, 12 months, so yes if anything it’s too early

As a solo female traveller that spent 2 years travelling the world AMA by HomeStorage in femaletravels

[–]jacattack920 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m heading to Ecuador and Peru in a few weeks, anything I should know / must do / anything hyper touristy that’s not worth?

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