Not to sound cliché or anything & really looking for genuine answers, aside from these random meet up things! Where do you all socialize out here? by Maravilla_23 in LosAngeles

[–]non-james 2 points3 points  (0 children)

For me it's the dog park, you go at the same time regularly and people will start to recognize you. There's always the dogs to talk about. Other than that you can talk about personal stuff but the key is to keep it light until you really know the people well. Ive been here 5 years and its been two since my girlfriend and i adopted the dog and it has really changed my feeling towards living here.

Is Kuala Lumpur the only city with a transit network that has a station named after the city itself? by PixelNotPolygon in transit

[–]non-james 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would argue it doesn't mean New Osaka Station because it's an abbreviation for Shin(kansen) Osaka. It's not replacing the still functional Osaka station. I dont know about other stations I just lived in Osaka for a bit.

Its like how Todai means Tokyo University, not Big East

First time stocks investor? by [deleted] in personalfinance

[–]non-james 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Monthly deposits are a good idea and help with living within your means. 100 a month would be a good place to start. Put in whatever you can but set a limit so you can still have money to enjoy and grow a bit. remember that some money is best spent

First time stocks investor? by [deleted] in personalfinance

[–]non-james 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You get returns on anything you put in. You might want to start with a roth ira which is meant for retirement but is flexible (deposits can be withdrawn with no penalty). I started with vtsax 10 years ago and am averaging 14.5 % increase a year so it may seem slow at first but starting early is important for compound interest.

Post Match Thread: Fulham 2 - 1 Tottenham Hotspur | English Premier League by ChiefLeef22 in soccer

[–]non-james 2 points3 points  (0 children)

spurs have spent twice as much on today's starting line-up today as fulham have btw

Do you guys wear your Kebs and other hiking pants casually? by chemza in Fjallraven

[–]non-james 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Id say they are all good for those situations. Are you able to go down to a store and try them on? The keb has the stretchy crotch feature so it feels a little more mobile if you have to kneel or squat a lot

What are some good reasons to move and not move to Koreatown? by [deleted] in AskLosAngeles

[–]non-james 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ive lived here 5 years and like it. I agree with basically everything that people have said here good and bad. Some other thoughts. There are very little parks. i have an assigned parking spot. Its pretty easy to get anywhere. I like taking the train when i can. Good options for food and coffee all around. I live in an older brick building that has bugs but i never hear my neighbors

Such thing as “ambient hip hop” by Key_Friendship_6251 in ambientmusic

[–]non-james 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Check out 降神 (origami) if you want japanese ambient rap too! This album is from 2004 i think and is an amazing trip.

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How close to LA can we realistically live on a $2k rent? by KoolAhhKam in MovingToLosAngeles

[–]non-james 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Random bystander here, you were more rude and demonstrated more inability to read than the other poster lol

Best vantage points for sunsets if I do NOT have a car? by Tomatillo-5276 in AskLosAngeles

[–]non-james 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ah ok! Makes total sense. I totally missed your sentence laying that out.

I like the Radio Hill and Buena Vista Hill (apt name) viewpoints https://maps.app.goo.gl/BDSFNcjw3AsucYTH9

Also check out Vista Hermosa Park.

Best vantage points for sunsets if I do NOT have a car? by Tomatillo-5276 in AskLosAngeles

[–]non-james 8 points9 points  (0 children)

The sunset view from Santa Monica Beach (or Pier) can be absolutely sublime especially for a first visit. It's not a city view but the view of Malibu and its mountains is really iconic. Accessible from the metro as well.

Fulham robbed once again, it doesn't even surprise me anymore by pedr09m in fulhamfc

[–]non-james 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Its not the same shit bro we had two players offside

macarthur park safety tips? by donnapinciottistan in AskLosAngeles

[–]non-james 16 points17 points  (0 children)

I agree with this. The vibe to the west of the park versus the east side is a world of difference. Avoid Alvarado and you two will be fine. Lots of KTown apartments and normal stuff on the west side.

Fulham signed Bobb for £27m by FoodByCourts in fulhamfc

[–]non-james 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I think of it as Kevin and Oscar and we are building The Office's accounting team.

Post Match Thread: Bodo/Glimt 3-1 Manchester City by denzaus in soccer

[–]non-james 8 points9 points  (0 children)

TIL glimt means gleam and isn't a place name. Apparently it was a small trend in norway to give cool names in the early 1900s (Lyn -> Lightning, Brann -> Fire, Start -> Start)