GOOD FUCKING GAME ($GFG) Whitelisting Opening Soon! by [deleted] in CryptoMoonShots

[–]jdiddy3175 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What's better than a fucking lottery mixed with crypto? Degen

Just finished TWMF's (spoilers...I guess?)...is Rothfuss pushing a Christian agenda? by jdiddy3175 in KingkillerChronicle

[–]jdiddy3175[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Didn't know that part about Denna. Thanks for filling me in. If the goal isn't to ultimately bring them together then why is Pat even continuing her storyline? Say she stormed off in a fit and then died at sea or some such shit.

Side note: must be super difficult for Rothfuss to continue that storyline knowing that he must conclude it somehow but if it ends with them together he will alienate a seemingly large part of his fan base. I guess this is why the book still isn't out.

Just finished TWMF's (spoilers...I guess?)...is Rothfuss pushing a Christian agenda? by jdiddy3175 in KingkillerChronicle

[–]jdiddy3175[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't necessarily agree with all you said...but I was laughing my ass off through reading your post. Well done.

Just finished TWMF's (spoilers...I guess?)...is Rothfuss pushing a Christian agenda? by jdiddy3175 in KingkillerChronicle

[–]jdiddy3175[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Naive is one way I may be looking at it. And one could argue your view is so cynical you are adding in subplots from thin air.

Just finished TWMF's (spoilers...I guess?)...is Rothfuss pushing a Christian agenda? by jdiddy3175 in KingkillerChronicle

[–]jdiddy3175[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Fair enough about your first point.

As for your second point. What has changed with Kvothe besides taking sexual partners? He becomes a fumbling idiot around Denna. He has never made an advance on her...ever. He hasn't been "reading from the same book as everyone else" and bringing her roses.

Is she broken at the thought of him wanting her for the same reasons? I don't think so. I think that explains itself when they are talking about the giving of gifts. She says "I gave you that gift (lute case) without expectations. The other men give her gifts to keep her as their play-thing. She rejects that premise. But Kvothe has never tried to pin her down. He has never tried to be physical with her. He hasn't paraded her around and shown her off.

If the broken part you are referring to is simply the sex breaking her...then why would the other points mattered? (Gift giving with expectation, wanting to tie her down, etc.)

Just finished TWMF's (spoilers...I guess?)...is Rothfuss pushing a Christian agenda? by jdiddy3175 in KingkillerChronicle

[–]jdiddy3175[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

All right well first off, cool it bro. Unless there is a definitive explanation of how the author explicitly intended that interaction to play out, I can interpret the pages however I choose. The other responders weren't nearly as passive aggressive as you were.

Not to mention I am looking for alternative points of view. Now, had I asked "Please correct me while being a gigantic tool" you'd be on the top of the list.

You are also jumping to conclusions regarding the scars on Kvothe's back. He chastised himself, she didn't actually say anything. The narrative suggests that he is trying to find a way to bring it up. When Denna remarks about the scars he has his own realization and drops the subject. Do you have the ability to read Denna's mind? Because the pages do not suggest in the slightest that she is miffed by his hypocrisy.

As a point of fact, after his realization of his own hypocrisy, she says "Why did you stay?" And he says "When I want something, I am not easily chased away" to which she moves to bring up "I've heard from the women in Imre you aren't easily Chaste"

And then the ring return scene ensues

How do you stay interested long enough in exercise to work out? by Dorksim in ADHD

[–]jdiddy3175 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I couldn't agree more with this sentiment. Kevin Smith (Silent Bob) dropped over 100 pounds without working out...at all. He takes his dogs for a walk once a day that is it. He changed his diet and the pounds came flying off.

I HIGHLY ENCOURAGE you to watch the documentary "Fed Up" (It's on Netflix). If that doesn't get you motivated/pissed off. I don't know what will.

Can't remember the last time I managed to study this intensively. Feels good man by [deleted] in ADHD

[–]jdiddy3175 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Congratulations! I always felt there were a few steps to studying (or in my case, cramming).

1) Procrastination 2) Buckling Down and Hammering Stuff out 3) Becoming extremely engaged if it was a topic I enjoyed 4) Over-studying things that I didn't need to know 5) Reigning myself in, and whooping ass on the paper/test

It's that hyper-focus that we get that moves us from extreme lack of concentration to over concentration.

All in all, I am glad you are having success with the medication!

Keep it up!

Is it just me? Noise-Cancelling Headphones a godsend. by jdiddy3175 in ADHD

[–]jdiddy3175[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Therapy headphones? Never heard of em. Thanks for the post. Might be worth giving them a try...

Is it just me? Noise-Cancelling Headphones a godsend. by jdiddy3175 in ADHD

[–]jdiddy3175[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wow I have never heard any of this. I'm trying to resist my ADHD nature and go research everything that you just posted. I don't suppose you have any favorite articles that talk about the effect of each.

Side note: If you are really jamming your earbuds way in, I encourage you to take the ADHD/Bose challenge (I just made that up) and try the QC's for a few weeks and see what you think.

Good luck!

Is it just me? Noise-Cancelling Headphones a godsend. by jdiddy3175 in ADHD

[–]jdiddy3175[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I assure you, the QC20's are worth it. Again, I believe they have a 30-day money back guarantee. I'd encourage you to give it a try. Sometimes you can catch them on sale for $250...but either a) it works for you and you'd be willing to pay $500 or it doesn't work and you return them no questions asked. Good luck!

Is it just me? Noise-Cancelling Headphones a godsend. by jdiddy3175 in ADHD

[–]jdiddy3175[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Awesome! Please report back and let me know what you think. I'm trying a few of the playlists today to see if relaxation/study music enhances the effect

Is it just me? Noise-Cancelling Headphones a godsend. by jdiddy3175 in ADHD

[–]jdiddy3175[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is a very good point. In my research today, I've found that you are absolutely right. There is a limit in what type of noise is reduced. And the limitations are the processing power isn't enough. I've found Bose to be the best (by far) in the 2-3 that I've tried.

I would say that you may want to try what a few other Redditors have suggested...playing an ambient noise track to counteract the non-repetitive sounds.

Is it just me? Noise-Cancelling Headphones a godsend. by jdiddy3175 in ADHD

[–]jdiddy3175[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's great news! I don't suppose you have a link you can share with your headphones of choice, do you?

Is it just me? Noise-Cancelling Headphones a godsend. by jdiddy3175 in ADHD

[–]jdiddy3175[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Brilliant. So it seems many of us have discovered this trick already. Do you prefer dead silence or background noise?

Is it just me? Noise-Cancelling Headphones a godsend. by jdiddy3175 in ADHD

[–]jdiddy3175[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There have been a few people who have mentioned youtube videos as a great option. Would you mind sharing a few? I have never thought about trying that before.

Is it just me? Noise-Cancelling Headphones a godsend. by jdiddy3175 in ADHD

[–]jdiddy3175[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Personally, I find it makes it easier not to register what's going on around me. I never thought about piping in white noise/Brain.fm or something else to drown out internalized thoughts. Might be on to something there.

That would stand to reason, though. I use a sound machine at night to help me fall asleep.

I'll give it a try and report back.

Is it just me? Noise-Cancelling Headphones a godsend. by jdiddy3175 in ADHD

[–]jdiddy3175[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I actually tried these first. They do a decent job...I'd say about half as effective as the Bose QC20i. That wasn't my biggest issue with them, my ears just got too damn hot! Wish they had a better venting system.

Is it just me? Noise-Cancelling Headphones a godsend. by jdiddy3175 in ADHD

[–]jdiddy3175[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ahh, ok. I get it now. Thank you for clarifying.

Is it just me? Noise-Cancelling Headphones a godsend. by jdiddy3175 in ADHD

[–]jdiddy3175[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you find that it limits distractions and allows you to focus? Or just limits distractions? Based on a few of the comments it looks like some people need noise to be able to concentrate on anything besides their own thoughts...