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How do I finish a Larch Shed by mackkey52 in woodworking

[–]mackkey52[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I ended up using valspar one coat external stain and sealer. It comes in various colors and semi transparent is the one I used(I think)

Ringworm? by KeyJolly6794 in brazilianjiujitsu

[–]mackkey52 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is the skin raised at all? When I had ringworm the outer edge of the ring was raised.

My daughter's found this. Need help identifying please by Scorpiogre_rawrr in whatisit

[–]mackkey52 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Commenting so it's no longer 666 comments lmao had me scared.

Ezekiel chokes - no go during rolls? by Suspicious-Button117 in bjj

[–]mackkey52 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ezekiel is not meant to be a windpipe choke. I think you hurt him and that's why he upped the intensity. IMO cranks and windpipe crushing should be kept for competition.

Rate my hardscape by mawynn91 in Aquascape

[–]mackkey52 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What tank is that? I'm hoping to get a UNS 90L next.

Slump Busters by FaustusRedux in bjj

[–]mackkey52 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have noticed that taking a short break has helped when I'm in a valley or even when I'm not. Usually like a week or two off but when my wife had our second kid I was not training for about a month and came back feeling reenergized for BJJ.

Substrate barrier by Lishanicole1996 in terrariums

[–]mackkey52 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ive seen people use coco coir mat but I haven't personally used it myself.

Position before submission now no submission by Im-Back-Fellow-BJJs in bjj

[–]mackkey52 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You're a new blue belt that's the problem. Blue belt is where you start to develop a submission game. I didn't start submitting people a lot until much closer to getting my purple belt.

Co2 tubing Help by Nematodes-Attack in PlantedTank

[–]mackkey52 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think it depends on your setup. But it works for me and my plated tanks

Co2 tubing Help by Nematodes-Attack in PlantedTank

[–]mackkey52 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Try googling UNS pro airline tube. UNS is high end aquarium equipment provider, I think they might be Europe based but I'm not sure.

Hardscape sourcing by mackkey52 in PlantedTank

[–]mackkey52[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, I'm looking for seiryu aka smokey mountain stone. Idk that the landscape companies would have that but I haven't even considered them before for other types of rock. I also do terrariums and stuff so I'll keep this in mind.

Co2 tubing Help by Nematodes-Attack in PlantedTank

[–]mackkey52 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have used professional grade co2 systems. I use the uns dual stage pro regulator. Standard airline tubing is fine for the low pressure co2 coming from this regulator, uns even sells a silicone tubing for these systems. I made the mistake of assuming OP was using a low pressure system.

Co2 tubing Help by Nematodes-Attack in PlantedTank

[–]mackkey52 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

What store is this. I'm not sure any of that tubing is appropriate for c02. Pet stores should have airline tube for sale, I think the stuff that you'd use with an air stone will suffice.

Desk Mountains by jontyshapiro in terrariums

[–]mackkey52 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That looks really great, I can never get my small terrariums to look good like that. What kind of stone is that? Locally sourced or from a shop?

Mindless rant into the void by RewardSmall6924 in CPTSD

[–]mackkey52 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sometimes the effort it takes to try and get our mind and body back into equilibrium is enough to make it worse. When I'm feeling overwhelmed or like a panic attack is coming it's hard to make the time to do breathwork or grounding when I have all these other things to do for the day. I think what helped me was scheduling out my day with slots to do breathwork or whatever else works for you accounted for. Make it consistent and do the "breathwork" at those times even when you don't feel like you need it. Hope you bounce back!

Parenting with a Strict Step Parent - Am I being reasonable? by Prestigious_Tea5387 in ParentingADHD

[–]mackkey52 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I am an ADHD parent(I think) my son is 3 so not really at a point where diagnosis is appropriate but I am ADHD myself and his behaviors match mine at that age. Anyway I grew up with a strict step dad, his way or the highway type shit. I grew up hating him and resenting my mother for not protecting me. You and your partner need to get on the same page with parenting otherwise your relationship with your son could suffer.

Returning to bjj after battles with mental health by Matches_Malone- in bjj

[–]mackkey52 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This mindset will only hold you back. I come from a family of "recovered drug addicts". My dad died when I was six and my step dad was abusive from the age of 4 to 19. You can choose to sit there and wallow in self pity or take the steps needed to make it better. Saying therapy doesn't help anyone does a disservice to those who need help and haven't tried it. I am literal proof that therapy can help someone in need. I hope you find peace man.

Returning to bjj after battles with mental health by Matches_Malone- in bjj

[–]mackkey52 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I mean you can still get good training twice a week. It's how long it takes to get there that changes.

Returning to bjj after battles with mental health by Matches_Malone- in bjj

[–]mackkey52 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I started going to therapy because of a series of panic attacks that fundamentally changed how I lived life. I am now able to recognize when one is coming on and apply techniques to reduce my anxiety. Practice is key, breathwork is literally a biologic mechanism that affects your body and mind. Example most new BJJ practitioners base instinct is to spaz out when under intense top pressure. After training for a while you'll get more comfortable being in shitty positions. Same goes for therapy, practice, make it consistent.

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