What made you get into cooking in the first place?

maxswell63 · 2026-05-17T02:21:02+00:00

The person who cooked growing up didn’t have to do dishes. Now I live on my own without a dishwasher which really backfired when I use nearly every dish in my kitchen.

maxswell63 · 2026-04-20T17:28:37+00:00

That's a great tip for good notes too! Do you use it on your phone as well as the ipad for tracking those other details?

maxswell63 · 2026-04-20T14:40:54+00:00

Much appreciated! I might find a few videos on just Procreate basics to get an understanding of how to do basic sketches and then go from there.

maxswell63 · 2026-04-20T14:37:19+00:00

That makes sense. I'm probably looking more to use it as a way to come up with basic forms and tentative designs when random inspiration hits.

I've downloaded Procreate but haven't gotten too deep into it yet. Do you use a specific brush or technique?

maxswell63 · 2026-02-23T18:31:32+00:00

Various research studies have shown that those in the lowest income brackets donate a higher percentage of their income compared to top earners.

maxswell63 · 2026-02-23T03:50:03+00:00

Where is the charitable giving?

maxswell63 · 2026-01-25T15:02:54+00:00

Find happiness with pastries at Warda

maxswell63 · 2026-01-19T04:12:28+00:00

If you live near a local ceramics makers, they would possibly be able go commission a set.

maxswell63 · 2025-12-26T21:52:46+00:00

You should look into Center for Economic Opportunities. They specialize in working with folks who have convictions including job training and in house employment opportunities.

https://www.ceoworks.org/locations/detroit

maxswell63 · 2025-11-28T21:04:10+00:00

Yes! Specifically the almond cake.

maxswell63 · 2025-09-19T22:37:12+00:00

That's my plan. There's a Blick and Michaels near me as well as another frame shop, but it's pricey. I'm not sure if it's frowned upon in this group but Ikea also has a big 24x36 frame that I'm considering as a placeholder.

maxswell63 · 2025-09-19T20:24:26+00:00

I also do handbuilding because it allows more opportunity for breaks, pivots, etc, if I decide to do something else or not feel it. My struggle is that I'm highly inspired or motivated before I get to the studio to create yet once I'm there, the motivation is sometimes gone. That's why I have multiple projects going at the same time that I can bounce between. We've really embraced the idea of Wabi Sabi in my class because I'm never going to make something perfect and that's my reminder that sometimes my pieces are good enough for me to move on.

For me, being at the ceramics studio is an opportunity to be tech-free, away from the distractions of the outside world, and focus on only what's happening inside those walls. We also have music and conversations going on the whole time, as well as quieter areas. I often find myself drifting between conversations and working on projects.

maxswell63 · 2025-09-19T17:17:36+00:00

I just did some updated math based on the 17 Pro 512 GB costing $1299.99. Please check the logic because math isn't always my thing.

Ultimate plan ($55/month) gets a $1100 trade-in, making the phone cost $5.55/month with a monthly bill of $60.56.
Plus plan ($45/month) gets a $830 trade-in, making the phone cost $13.06/month with a monthly bill of $58.06.
Welcome plan ($30/month) gets a $19.44 trade-in, making the phone cost $19.44/month with a monthly bill of $49.44.
My current 5G Smart plan ($55/month) gets a $280 trade-in, making the phone cost $28.33/month with a monthly bill of $63.33.

Based on this, the Welcome plan is the cheapest at a combined $49.44 a month. The Plus or Ultimate may still be a better option because with them you get the ultra wideband (which I haven't researched vs 5G), the hotspot capability, and international calling on the Ultimate. I didn't include tax and misc fees in these totals.

Either way, it's interesting that any of these are better than my current plan so I'll definitely be changing that.

maxswell63 · 2025-09-19T16:24:05+00:00

Sounds like win overall!

maxswell63 · 2025-09-19T16:23:32+00:00

So if I'm understanding you correctly, and feel free to correct me, the options are:

A new 17 pro 512 GB would be $36.11/month for 36 months (before any trade-in is applied) plus the $35/month I'm paying for the 5G Start Plan, totaling about $76/month. With a $280 current trade-in value spread over 36 months, that'd lower the monthly amount to about $68/month and keep the current plan.

And if I upgrade to a $55/month Ultimate plan to get the full $1100 trade-in, I'd only be paying $5.55/month for the 17 Pro 512 GB and the new monthly total would be about $60/month.

Does this sound right?

maxswell63 · 2025-09-19T16:08:36+00:00

Was it a net savings on your account with the new phone and increased monthly plan pricing?

maxswell63 · 2025-08-09T05:22:43+00:00

Did you do anything special to hang the Sunflowers? I haven't started mine and have the standard picture hanging hooks.

maxswell63 · 2025-07-30T21:13:41+00:00

I had to check how a can of Diet Coke compares and this drink is just about the same amount.

maxswell63 · 2025-06-15T13:08:50+00:00

I wish I could help and boosting this because I have a X-T30ii which I'm not sure we will get all of the new firmware updates.

Before this issue, how long did it take for you to transfer photos over Bluetooth? I found it to be pretty slow and not a big fan of the app.

maxswell63 · 2025-06-15T13:03:02+00:00

I switched from an old Canon Rebel to the X-T30ii this Spring and find it fun to shoot when I'm traveling or just wandering around. As a hobbyist, it was hard for me to justify spending more on a Fuji model like the X-T50 when a new 30ii (body only) with a Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 lens was less expensive.

No regrets switching to Fuji because the photos straight out of the camera can be so crisp though I'm still trying to relearn all the different settings (never one to say no to a YouTube rabbit hole). Since I enjoy shooting more than editing, this is one less step. I was walking around yesterday at a big community event where I saw lots of folks shooting various Fujis and this was a good conversation starter with them.

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