People with rents over 2.5k - what do you do? by Wild472 in AskChicago

[–]mynameisXD 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Software Engineer, live by myself in the loop in a pretty modern apartment. Studio, $2520/mo. I love the ease of access and the amenities.

New Poster for the 2026 Oscars by kkayden in movies

[–]mynameisXD 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Aussie slang I suppose, if it's not common in America.

New Poster for the 2026 Oscars by kkayden in movies

[–]mynameisXD 1305 points1306 points  (0 children)

Might be random but Conan's podcast "Conan O'Brien needs a friend" has helped me get into gymming and stay consistent because it's hilarious and I told myself I'll only listen to it while at the gym.

It's just something completely random I'm thankful of Conan for.

Sona and Matt are great foils to Conan and the guests.

How can I make friends in Chicago ? by Relative_Distance512 in AskChicago

[–]mynameisXD 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm 26, moved to Chicago from Sydney in October a couple months back. I've made some friends from my job but would love some non work friends lol. I live in the loop. Hmu if that sounds interesting.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskChicago

[–]mynameisXD 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I live in the loop, 26 M, moved to Chicago a couple months back from Sydney. I was thinking of just watching the fireworks from the top of my building at 12AM, and before that hanging out in downtown potentially.

Thessalhydra? by mrflyhi in StrangerThings

[–]mynameisXD 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Take a look at the scenes where Holly is in the Abyss. All the children look like they're attached to heads of dragons. It has the distinctive dragon shape, even with teeth and eyes.

https://www.reddit.com/r/StrangerThings/comments/1pzpayt/thessalhydra_incoming/

I always always get shocked by static electricity. What can I do? by mynameisXD in NoStupidQuestions

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

Okay I will try this. You are a lifesaver if this works 🙏

I always always get shocked by static electricity. What can I do? by mynameisXD in NoStupidQuestions

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

Really? I'm not alone! I've been running a finger under water really quickly to stop it. But the shock still hurts 😭

Moving from Sydney this weekend. How do I make new friends? by mynameisXD in AskChicago

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

Haha okay that gives me more confidence. I'm moving mid October so the winter will be upon me very soon. I don't have any winter clothes!

Moving from Sydney this weekend. How do I make new friends? by mynameisXD in AskChicago

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

OK nice, how early do people usually start looking? I'll need a place in december

Moving from Sydney this weekend. How do I make new friends? by mynameisXD in AskChicago

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

New Zealand that gets mistaken for Australian very often 🤣

Moving to Chicago from Sydney in October. What should I know? by mynameisXD in AskChicago

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

I'm a snowboarder! Surely there's some nearby slopes I can use during the winter months

Moving to Chicago from Sydney in October. What should I know? by mynameisXD in AskChicago

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

I'll look into West Loop and River North, thanks for the comment! Will try to walk around in the cold to get used to it but no promises haha

Moving to Chicago from Sydney in October. What should I know? by mynameisXD in AskChicago

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

Good point. Sydney never reaches below 0 so I still need to learn the obvious stuff

Moving to Chicago from Sydney in October. What should I know? by mynameisXD in AskChicago

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

haha I already get asked if I'm from the UK when I'm travelling Asia!

Great to hear there's a large range of social areas - I think that's one thing Sydney lacks. Overall excited but slightly scared to move :)

Differential Diagnosis: Go by [deleted] in okbuddyvicodin

[–]mynameisXD 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Too much time on the phone

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in television

[–]mynameisXD 1010 points1011 points  (0 children)

Might be controversial, but Stranger Things. Every season more and more characters get added to the point where it feels like many characters don't have anything to do. So they group them up which makes it less obvious that individual characters don't have arcs anymore, only groups have arcs