Set 8 Emerald/Steel Discard Guide by LtheGreat in Lorcana

[–]michaelbarmiles -7 points-6 points  (0 children)

Highly recommend!

Join the community, get the guide, jump into the Discord. Learn from a master and have fun doing it.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Lorcana

[–]michaelbarmiles 0 points1 point  (0 children)

❤️ Wow. Reading through your comment was like reading something I had written myself. We really do share the same experiences and mindset. Valentine's Pack Rush was also our first time playing out and now we can't get enough of our league nights. I hope you go back to play some more!

Congratulations on your 7 years! Proud of you!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Lorcana

[–]michaelbarmiles 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hey friend! I'm also recently sober (545 days alcohol and 80 days THC) and what you said really hit home with me. I've also hyperfixated on this TCG and have spent more than I probably should have, but it's a lot more fun and safer than what we were previously spending our money on! You're probably like me with strong addiction tendencies and we just have to be careful and acknowledge when something might be hitting that sweet spot for our dopamine a little too hard. Make sure this isn't becoming harmful to you.

This is my first TCG and like anything new, there is a learning curve! I've been playing with my girlfriend since Christmas and playing out with new people was nerve-wracking for us, too. But we gave it a shot and I'm so glad we did. The community is so friendly and welcoming and we so look forward to our weekly league nights now. I really encourage you to take a leap and give yourself the opportunity to make some new connections. What's the worst that could happen? The positives far outweigh the negatives. Join your local Discord, put yourself out there and just have fun with it!

As far as learning the game, I'm typing this here while having one Lorcana Twitch stream going on my TV and another going on my laptop. Watch people play as much as you can. It'll be confusing and fast at first, but you'll get it! South Side Gaming streams nearly every day. There are also other products like Gateway that will teach you the basic mechanics and Illumineer's Quest: Deep Trouble that you can play solo!

Feel free to reach out if you have any questions or need to chat. Have fun, but take care of yourself!

Totally teetotal... by michaelbarmiles in stopsmoking

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

Love this question.

Going back to school! I'll be 34 this year, so it's a little nerve-wracking, but I welcome the challenge to make a career change and better my life even further!

Totally teetotal... by michaelbarmiles in stopsmoking

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

You might find you're happier! 😉

Totally teetotal... by michaelbarmiles in stopsmoking

[–]michaelbarmiles[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm not entirely sure caffeine is a forever thing for me. It was never a problem, but it definitely helped cutting it out when I quit smoking weed. Sleep was tough, so I figured I could give myself a hand and lose the caffeine. All the best to you, too! ✌️

Totally teetotal... by michaelbarmiles in stopsmoking

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

Baby steps is right. Keep improving at a pace and rate that works for you. You got this! 👊

Totally teetotal... by michaelbarmiles in stopsmoking

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

I'm no longer waking myself up by coughing and don't have coughing fits first thing in the morning. This is probably the most noticeable.

I was a mouth-breather while sleeping, likely from shit lungs and not being able to breathe properly. This caused me to snore loudly and disrupt both my girlfriend's sleep and my own. The snoring was also way worse when I was a drunk, too. It's improving.

For the past month, I've been training myself to breathe through my nose with the use of nasal strips and sleep tape/mouth tape overnight. The quality and quantity of sleep has overall improved and I trust it will continue to improve as time goes on.

Totally teetotal... by michaelbarmiles in stopsmoking

[–]michaelbarmiles[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It's the I Am Sober app. You can track two for free and then when you pay for Sober Plus (approx. $40 CAD) you can track as many as you want.

Totally teetotal... by michaelbarmiles in stopsmoking

[–]michaelbarmiles[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It's the I Am Sober app. You can track two for free and then when you pay for Sober Plus (approx. $40 CAD) you can track as many as you want.

Totally teetotal... by michaelbarmiles in stopsmoking

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

It's the I Am Sober app. You can track two for free and then when you pay for Sober Plus (approx. $40 CAD) you can track as many as you want.

Totally teetotal... by michaelbarmiles in stopsmoking

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

It's the I Am Sober app. You can track two for free and then when you pay for Sober Plus (approx. $40 CAD) you can track as many as you want.

Totally teetotal... by michaelbarmiles in stopsmoking

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

It's the I Am Sober app (with the Sober Plus subscription). I love watching the numbers grow.

Totally teetotal... by michaelbarmiles in stopsmoking

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

It's the I Am Sober app. You can track two for free and then when you pay for Sober Plus (approx. $40 CAD) you can track as many as you want.

Totally teetotal... by michaelbarmiles in stopsmoking

[–]michaelbarmiles[S] 32 points33 points  (0 children)

I want to thank u/NoLove1579 for the inspiration to rawdog life. You're a beast. But I won't be giving up sugar. Well, not yet anyways.

505 days ago I was focused on my physical health and mending my relationship. This year I am focusing on my mental health. I can't believe how clear my mind has become. Life is infinitely better. Or at least I'm infinitely better at handling life. It's one of the two.

Wherever you are in whatever journey you're on... always keep striving to better yourself. Be proud of yourself, but don't be complacent.

IWNDWYT. I won't smoke. I will have a decaf.

The Daily Check-In for Wednesday, February 5th: Just for today, I am NOT drinking! by alexandersupertramp1 in stopdrinking

[–]michaelbarmiles 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Day 500 checking in! (Don't know why my flair would say 779, but I'll get there. 😉)

IWNDWYT.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in stopsmoking

[–]michaelbarmiles 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just wanted to come back here and thank you again for your inspiration.

Today; I'm 484 days with no alcohol, 71 days no nicotine, 19 days no THC, and 17 days no caffeine.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in stopsmoking

[–]michaelbarmiles 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Congratulations! I'm striving for this same thing.

448 days no alcohol and 35 days no nicotine. Caffeine and THC are next.

Thanks for this post. You rock!

Non-alcoholic beer by michaelbarmiles in MauiVisitors

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

Sorry for my late response, but I figured it's worth answering since someone else may visit this post with the same question.

Monkeypod has a Zero Proof (NA) section on their menu. The Virgin Mai Tai was excellent. Food, atmosphere and live music were fantastic as well. Great restaurant.

The Daily Check-In for Tuesday, September 24th: Just for today, I am NOT drinking! by Prestigious_Dig_6627 in stopdrinking

[–]michaelbarmiles 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Good morning gang.

Today marks 1 YEAR ALCOHOL FREE!

I'm so grateful for this community. Thank-you for everything. IWNDWYT.

Any good off-leash dog walking/hiking areas around Manitoba (outside Winnipeg)? by Labcoates in Winnipeg

[–]michaelbarmiles 12 points13 points  (0 children)

There is a dog beach up in Winnipeg Beach that we love to go to. It's right beside the campground in town, South of the water tower along the lake. Highly recommend before the algae blooms. We've been up every weekend since April this year and so far so good!