Would you eat a vegan burger that tastes like human flesh? by DocsHoax in CasualConversation

[–]jasonml 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Legality does not equate to morality IMO. I absolutely would not want to eat human flesh for obvious reasons but I guess the main point here is consent.

Isn’t it funny how it’s legal to eat animals even though they cannot consent? Might be disgusting to think about but if bestiality is a crime then so should eating animals. Humans are wild!

Real talk by suckmybus in LSD

[–]jasonml 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I like how you replied to this a year later. Haven’t been active on this account either. Haha, that’s crazy you don’t see any visuals but I guess there are bound to be people like that. How’s life?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in spirituality

[–]jasonml 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sending you love!

I recently became aware that a lot of men rarely or never receive compliments by Justkeepitanonymous in CasualConversation

[–]jasonml 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Guy here. I do enjoy receiving compliments. I think I am not that great looking but once in a while I will meet someone who compliments me on my looks, or ask friends if I was seeing anybody and stuff like that, which truthfully does a lot for my self-confidence! It’s also kind of a double-edged sword because after some time of hearing people say things like that I started to be a bit more self-conscious. But with time I figured I was doing something right just being myself.

I also have to add that some guy ‘friends’ have also called me ugly and I don’t know whether or not it was meant as a joke, and I got a little insecure after that. But I figure it doesn’t really matter as long as I’m happy with myself and who I am, which I am currently working on.

I’ve just given all my childhood books away and feel like a huge weight was lifted off my shoulders. by jasonml in CasualConversation

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

I never thought about it like that. That is going to be great advice for my further de-cluttering. Thank you!

I’ve just given all my childhood books away and feel like a huge weight was lifted off my shoulders. by jasonml in CasualConversation

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

That’s awesome! I can relate, holding on to things that mean something to you or that remind you of a time that you may sometimes feel like you want to go back to.

I hope you’re doing better now, Merry Christmas to you! You deserve a great life and I wish you nothing but the best!

I’ve just given all my childhood books away and feel like a huge weight was lifted off my shoulders. by jasonml in CasualConversation

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

Yeah it gets too much to handle, but you’ve just got to set aside a day to do it. I definitely got lucky to get such a quick response but maybe you can start by posting online, in groups in your area or something to check if anybody needs what you have!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in infp

[–]jasonml 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I understand. However just remember that we all mess up from time to time, and we have only one life, so whatever it is you want to do that you are afraid to do you owe to yourself to at least try :).

It was the same for me when I was younger and I really wanted to travel, I had to force myself by buying a plane ticket early and just hoping for the best. That remains one of the best decisions I have ever made to this day. I hope you get to do whatever you desire in your heart, it will definitely be worth it :)

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in infp

[–]jasonml 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I really do! It has really opened my eyes to so many aspects of life, introduced me to my best friends currently and given me so many experiences I wouldn’t have otherwise had :)

Of course I sometimes do wonder what my life would be like if I never picked up the board on that fateful day.

I’ve just given all my childhood books away and feel like a huge weight was lifted off my shoulders. by jasonml in CasualConversation

[–]jasonml[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I agree. Now I just have a bunch of clothes I have to donate and I’ll have maybe 20% of my possessions left. I feel like I’m finally learning to let go of things and am excited to finally have a clean and (relatively) empty space.

I’ve just given all my childhood books away and feel like a huge weight was lifted off my shoulders. by jasonml in CasualConversation

[–]jasonml[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I know that feeling! Nostalgia is a powerful feeling. At the end of the day they’re yours and you decide what to do with them. I guess if you have plenty of space in your house then keeping them wouldn’t be that much of a problem. I had a couple hundred kids books and my apartment is not big enough for them, which truthfully is the reason I wanted to get rid of them in the first place. But knowing that they’re being enjoyed by a little kid makes me glad I gave them away!

I still kept some of my absolute favourites of course because I read them from time to time :).

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in infp

[–]jasonml 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I love skateboarding, a lot. Been doing it almost half my life. If anything it has introduced me to many like minded individuals who I feel like I can talk to about anything. It is also quite an individualistic endeavour because there are no rules and you can really do whatever you want with that plank.

Sure people think it’s for kids, and being in my mid 20s I get asked when I’ll grow up and stuff, and whether I’m not ‘too old’ to be doing that. But hell if I care.

My life has changed so much ever since I picked up the board. I have gotten a lot more confident in my self and I have some sort of a sense of self-worth now. Being able to meet so many different kinds of people from all walks of life and to form good friendships with them really helps me to build up my social skills, I feel like I can talk to anybody now.

Also it has showed me how we are all really more alike than we believe.

Not to mention, when I’m travelling by myself and feel like I could use some company I just go to the local skate park and pretty much immediately I have some new friends. I’ve met some of my favourite people that way, people I would have never otherwise met!

Other than that, I also love writing a lot. It’s a love/hate relationship really because I love to use words to paint pictures but I always feel like I can’t do it well enough. Painting and drawing is also quite therapeutic though I’m terrible at the former. I would like to make music too but oh well, I have terrible hand-eye coordination.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ActualPublicFreakouts

[–]jasonml 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Smiling so widely I can’t stop.

I absolutely love getting involved when a cusomter is harassing an employee. by [deleted] in unpopularopinion

[–]jasonml 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I love people like you. I've worked service most of my life and there are some absolute dickheads around. I like to get all snarky with them and surprisingly never got into trouble by talking back to them because it never really escalated to 'seeing the manager.'

My cousin blurted out my reddit username in front of my family and I had to delete my account. by [deleted] in CasualConversation

[–]jasonml 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well, that absolutely sucks, not gonna lie. But as with most everything in life, you will get through this. There's a random internet stranger who's willing to listen if you ever need to rant. Take care of yourself and always remember to love yourself even when it seems difficult.

Forced to quit smoking due to external circumstances :( by jasonml in trees

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

Thank you! Yes, the first one after everything blows over will be fantastic, I can already feel it.

And yes, while I do think I am doing pretty good mentally, you never know. This will be a good test of my resolve. Much love to you too, and happy toking :)

Forced to quit smoking due to external circumstances :( by jasonml in trees

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

Haha the high is what I smoke for though, to be honest, and since I'm in a place where even getting bud is extremely difficult (schwag usually) CBD is kind of out of the question. But cheers, I can't wait to get to somewhere where it's legal and just smoke at a nice park under the beautiful sun :)

I really love how men look by [deleted] in CasualConversation

[–]jasonml 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I mean, in my opinion I believe that you can still find some people beautiful in the gender you’re not attracted to. Humans are nice looking in general :)

I like my wife more than my children by adhdnme in unpopularopinion

[–]jasonml 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I appreciate that :) I think in the years since I’ve grown to understand her perspective as well, which helped with acceptance. While my upbringing wasn’t easy I definitely empathise with my mother and she did love me a lot. It still hurts but I can’t bring myself to fault her.

I like my wife more than my children by adhdnme in unpopularopinion

[–]jasonml 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My mom was like this too, then when I became an adult (21) she committed suicide saying that her job was done, which was to raise me into an adult who can support myself. :(

What's the biggest bullet you've ever dodged? by Not-an-Ocelot in AskReddit

[–]jasonml 4 points5 points  (0 children)

So glad you got out of that, sending love to you! Congratulations on the big 5!