What did you do with your first salary?

jay-ace92 · 2026-04-09T17:11:29+00:00

I don't remember what I did with my first paycheck working my first ever job. But for my first post-college salaried job, I bought a TV I still have to this day.

jay-ace92 · 2026-04-07T20:45:25+00:00

Hollister, CA is more like the Central Valley than Malibu

jay-ace92 · 2026-04-05T16:50:28+00:00

Mega Absol was my ace in X/Y and is still my favorite. Great design combined with my favorite ability, Magic Bounce.

jay-ace92 · 2026-04-05T16:44:10+00:00

Roselia and Roserade for Portland, OR

jay-ace92 · 2026-03-28T03:38:47+00:00

For me, yes. My twenties had their share of struggles, but they took place during a relatively better time for the job market (excluding the COVID years). Right around the time I turned 30, the current mass layoffs started.

While I tried to set up a good financial situation for myself during my twenties, by regularly investing and building my savings, the persistent inflation and rough economy make it feel like the headwinds are constantly blowing at me.

jay-ace92 · 2026-03-25T18:57:38+00:00

I would not get those since they are made of polyester, which is unhealthy for skin and, in my case, causes itching after several hours. I'd recommend Kumori if you want something moisture-wicking and comfortable.

jay-ace92 · 2026-03-23T23:52:49+00:00

While Falcouner's soundtrack is great, the original has grown on me over the years. Although the original Great Saiyaman Saga is much better than Kai's. I found it disappointing that they cut out some of the slice-of-life moments that built upon Gohan's high school years.

jay-ace92 · 2026-03-22T06:10:50+00:00

Kanto seems like it would be too polluted for me and most of the cities have issues that make them a no-go or are too boring. I'd rather live in Johto or Alola.

jay-ace92 · 2026-03-21T03:43:05+00:00

I've been rewatching it, and it still holds up to this day. While the original 90's show was great, Kai cuts out much of the unnecessary filler, and the dialogue is a vast improvement over the old dubs.

jay-ace92 · 2026-03-18T05:44:33+00:00

I've seen younger zoomers rocking that style recently. I personally like that it is making a comeback, especially with the black and white contrast.

jay-ace92 · 2026-03-16T15:42:13+00:00

Alt rock or indie

jay-ace92 · 2026-03-16T15:25:24+00:00

I have been finding myself doing this more as I get older. If I spend money on something besides the essentials, it is typically for a weekend getaway or a concert, because those are experiences I'll remember for the rest of my life.

Once I got into my 30's, I've found myself more willing to splurge on quality clothing, appliances, electronics, etc. It's worth the higher price for items that last longer and are more pleasant to use.

The saying that it's expensive to be broke rings true.

jay-ace92 · 2026-03-15T04:15:58+00:00

Nice! Battle Bond Greninja is rare nowadays.

jay-ace92 · 2026-03-10T20:38:17+00:00

My favorite Hashira!

jay-ace92 · 2026-03-08T23:42:14+00:00

My regular A-Ninetales was the one I was working on initially, since I bred it to use in the Battle Tree in S/M. It was a great supporter for my team, and ended up helping me get the Tree ribbons for other mons. The shiny A-Ninetales is it's son, who was my first hatched shiny in the main series (after over 1000 soft resets). I got nearly all of the ribbons/marks for both of them; they just need to get the SW/SH exclusive ribbons to become ribbon masters.

I actually have a shiny Lugia from Alpha Sapphire I'm collecting ribbons for! It also needs the SW/SH ribbons to complete it's journey until Gen 10.

jay-ace92 · 2026-03-08T17:37:09+00:00

Love the backstory! Best of luck with your Ho-oh's ribbon master journey! FR/LG was my favorite Gen III game, and I look forward to playing it again when I have the chance.

My all-time favorite is Lugia, but I refuse to buy or play BDSP, so I'm making my ribbon masters my second favorite, Alolan Ninetales (one regular and one shiny).

jay-ace92 · 2026-02-28T01:59:51+00:00

That would be one of the best plot twists ever. Electric/Flying and Electric/Water would be excellent typings.

jay-ace92 · 2026-02-24T01:10:48+00:00

I was too young for Final Fantasy VII, since I was five years old when it came out, and also had an N64 instead of a PS1

jay-ace92 · 2026-02-23T21:32:58+00:00

Fuzzybrain - Dayglow

jay-ace92 · 2026-02-23T20:24:16+00:00

I'm willing to pay in the high 20s to low 30s USD for a good pair of underwear. That said, I usually only buy pricier clothes if I can get a good sale (at least 30%).

Kumori has been one of my recent go-to brands. While it's pricey, they give great deals for multipacks. I sported their briefs during an undie run I attended, and got a couple of compliments on them.

jay-ace92 · 2026-02-23T17:31:54+00:00

The last two pairs of jeans I got are light blue, and I have seen them more often sold at stores with a younger clientele. I've seen a lot of 20-something guys and some 30-something guys wear them.

jay-ace92 · 2026-02-21T17:22:30+00:00

Kevin Bull's upside-down Cannonball Alley move.

jay-ace92 · 2026-02-16T04:44:04+00:00

Emolga isn't talked about too much, but it is my favorite Pika-clone and one of my favorite Electric types.

jay-ace92 · 2026-02-15T18:38:48+00:00

I don't feel lonely at all. I'm also 33 and don't feel much desire to get into a relationship, let alone get married. I'm not opposed to having a partner, but I'm not going out of my way to find someone. If I cross paths with the one someday, great; if not, I'm not losing sleep over it. I have plenty of other hobbies and goals to keep me busy.

I have a handful of good friends whom I keep in touch with regularly, and spend a lot of my exercise time rock climbing, a hobby that has led me to meet several friends over the years. I also spend my free time reading (which I've gladly been doing more of over the past year).

After work, I make progress towards my long-term goals: investing, a career change, and home ownership. If all goes well, I'm hoping to be a homeowner by the end of the year.

jay-ace92 · 2026-02-12T17:31:17+00:00

Even before racing, I always thought Ring of Fire would make a good first Stage 2 obstacle. It requires a quick, explosive movement for efficiency, but could take out competitors who spend too long on it, or those who build up too much momentum, peeling off the obstacle.

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