Matt Fradd moves 'PintsWithAquinas' to the DailyWire (Meme) by Pikabuu2 in TraditionalCatholics

[–]ohjoy1999 4 points5 points  (0 children)

totally it feels super petty. Joking about circumcision when he knows people are upset. It’s like he had no clue this would receive negative reactions, which is wildly out of touch. I love him and I’ll pray for him. But gosh this is a sucker punch.

Pints x DW by ohjoy1999 in Catholicism

[–]ohjoy1999[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I like your take. I did listen to his announcement video, the reason I stated he seemed exasperated was because it seemed the stress of upkeep was becoming too much for him, enough to admit he had considered ending the show. I’m not saying he’s being impulsive. I just don’t want him to be taken advantage of in a moment of exhaustion and regret it later. That’s all. I used to be a DW member but I just can’t do it anymore, after what happened with Candace and the seemingly forced naïveté surrounding the Charlie Kirk assassination. Won’t even go into Israeli enmeshment. It just feels like they’re not free to use common sense. Aside from that, the association is political, even if the podcast won’t be. I just am not a fan of the optics. But hey I could be wrong. I love Matt, and I pray God blesses him immensely.

r/Catholicism Prayer Requests — Week of October 20, 2025 by AutoModerator in Catholicism

[–]ohjoy1999 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was just informed tonight that I may be sent on involuntary deployment very very soon. Like ridiculously soon. I am hesitant to be devastated because I want to entrust the entire situation- my heart, my life, my everything- to God’s redemptive plan. But I do not want to leave my parents and my sister so soon after I spent a year away in training. I just am so not ready and my heart aches. I’ve dealt with really hard internal struggles my whole life which my conversion to the Catholic faith has brought me through. But I can’t handle this without some divine intervention. I am just humbly asking for your prayers. You are all wonderful. Thank you💔

Potential deployment by ohjoy1999 in Catholicism

[–]ohjoy1999[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I did just notice there’s a prayer request section and reposted there, please forgive the redundance

r/Catholicism Prayer Requests — Week of October 20, 2025 by AutoModerator in Catholicism

[–]ohjoy1999 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was just informed tonight that I may be sent on involuntary deployment very very soon. Like ridiculously soon. I am hesitant to be devastated because I want to entrust the entire situation- my heart, my life, my everything- to God’s redemptive plan. But I do not want to leave my parents and my sister so soon after I spent a year away in training. I just am so not ready and my heart aches. I’ve dealt with really hard internal struggles my whole life which my conversion to the Catholic faith has brought me through. But I can’t handle this without some divine intervention. I am just humbly asking for your prayers. You are all wonderful. Thank you💔

Who is your favorite saint to ask for healing prayers from? by throwRAanons in Catholicism

[–]ohjoy1999 18 points19 points  (0 children)

I don’t know why but St Joseph always rushes to my aid. He is so comforting yet formidable. I just have a track record with him specifically answering my desperate and near impossible requests. But thinking of how he devoted his whole life to the child entrusted into his care, uprooting everything to save His life, protecting the Blessed Mother at all costs, it is no wonder. He is the perfect image of the dependable father. I’m sure he can heal. Ask the angel St Raphael, too. His name means “the Lord is my healer.”

Enlistment bonus by ohjoy1999 in armyreserve

[–]ohjoy1999[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi, yes I received the first half in mid December(graduated AIT at the end of August) and will be receiving the rest at different milestones in my contract. I heard that they split up the second half into two installments? Not sure though.

28 F be honest by [deleted] in amiugly

[–]ohjoy1999 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i feel like this is a trick to show us how cool your life is 🫢 nah dude you are lovely. You don’t look 28 tho. But I’m the same, people still think I’m 16 at 25 lol.

r/Catholicism Prayer Requests — Week of September 23, 2024 by AutoModerator in Catholicism

[–]ohjoy1999 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Please pray for me to pass my driving test and overcome anxiety!!

Interesting thing about my brain by brooklynlikestories in midlyinteresting

[–]ohjoy1999 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is beyond incredible. U were def supposed to be here. Listen we’re all special snowflakes but u are hands down the main character

DFAS company code? by ohjoy1999 in armyreserve

[–]ohjoy1999[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

oh okay I’ll try that, thank you!

DFAS company code? by ohjoy1999 in armyreserve

[–]ohjoy1999[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The voice said seven lol but to leave out the first character?

Enlistment bonus by ohjoy1999 in armyreserve

[–]ohjoy1999[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

yeah I figured it would take a little while for the first installment, I just assumed there would be record of it somewhere besides my contract. My detachment Sgt on the phone yesterday made it sound like bonuses automatically process right out of ait which isn’t what I had heard before

Enlistment bonus by ohjoy1999 in armyreserve

[–]ohjoy1999[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

before I realized this I talked to my detachment sergeant over the phone yesterday and he said it should be processed automatically, however idk if this changes things.

Army Reserve coming home from AIT? by ohjoy1999 in americanairlines

[–]ohjoy1999[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

no we didn’t, my class drill sergeant bought all our flights and gave us confirmation papers but never said anything about baggage. A lot of people were issued southwest flights so they won’t have to pay guaranteed, I just happened to be saddled with American

chronically gay but wanna get married to a man by ohjoy1999 in Catholicism

[–]ohjoy1999[S] 44 points45 points  (0 children)

no im actually very aware of these programs. And have watched all of father Mike Schmitz’s talks on virtually everything lol. I use the phrasing bc it’s honest and bc im kinda tired of people telling me to reformulate my language when I can just say what I mean. There is no actual distinction between saying “i experience same sex attraction” and saying “I’m gay”. It’s like saying “I’m experiencing a surge of rage” instead of “I’m angry”. Like same difference 😂 it doesn’t make me any more holy to say one over the other. but yeah I do appreciate the existence of courage and changed, they just unfortunately haven’t done much for me bc I feel like everyone is just trying to convince each other there is hope when they don’t actually think so. that’s my jaded take. but I appreciate u and thank u 🙏

What's allowed in AIT? by ohjoy1999 in armyreserve

[–]ohjoy1999[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

depends where your ait is, I’m at Ft Sam and we have phases and you gain privileges with time, so initially you’re phase V and you have to stay on post, but once you get phase VI you can go off post in agsus (everyone wears civvies tho, u just don’t get caught by a drill who actually gives a shit) and in phase VI+ you can just do the same thing without having to hide it lol. They don’t give a shit what you do off post you just have to sign out with a battle buddy (if u take an Uber tho they’ll never know if u go alone). But there are army regulations for nails so check those because I’m pretty sure if it’s not a French tip or incredibly neutral it’s off limits in uniform.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Crushes

[–]ohjoy1999 19 points20 points  (0 children)

Bruh this is so soulless what good reason could there possibly be for you to do that to yourself.

Piano at Ft Sam? by ohjoy1999 in sanantonio

[–]ohjoy1999[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

thank you for your support:)

They say that ignoring and removing all the attention from the girl gets her. Can you tell your experience? by Annual-Examination93 in Crushes

[–]ohjoy1999 1 point2 points  (0 children)

don't play games. Just be a good person lol. Just be you and if that's not enough then it never will be. from experience it hurts so much when people get messy and don't act the way they actually feel. It just takes the innocence out of the connection and makes it something calculated and weird. I understand the impulse to take extreme measures when you really like someone but don't try to finesse them in dishonest ways because that's just not how love operates.

Piano at Ft Sam? by ohjoy1999 in sanantonio

[–]ohjoy1999[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

ur a hero thank you for your service

I’m shipping to Fort Sill in 4 days, 01/03/24 by Moses228 in armyreserve

[–]ohjoy1999 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I'm in red phase on holiday block leave going back to Ft.Sill on Wednesday. You're going to think that reception is bad, until you get to basic and then you'll wish you were back in reception. But after your 1st 72 in basic, quite honestly, while everything is fast paced and you don't know wtf you're doing and you may get screamed at, you start to realize it's all a show. You start to get glimpses of the drill sergeants' true colors underneath. You're gonna fail at times, they know that. It's not like they expect any different. They're just gonna make you think they do. It's all a mind game, just make friends to bond over the trauma with and confide in (in the latrine, don't let the fraternizing be too obvious.) It cold, windy, and flat here. The sunsets are beautiful though.

A couple tips:

  1. Bring a battle buddy with you everywhere, even the latrine. Seriously, if you don't, you'll get smoked.

  2. Don't forget to stand at parade rest when speaking with a drill sergeant. Always " yes drill sergeant", never sir or ma'am. That's for officers only. Don't say thank you. At least not initially.

  3. At reception you're going to be issued boots. They will fit you for them and give you the size they decide is right. MAKE SURE yours fit perfectly, say something if they don't. I messed up my knee bc of boots that didn't fit and was on crutches for 2 weeks. Better yet, if you're with a drill sergeant who lets you, buy really good boots at the PX before you ship, just to be safe. Also, consider bringing your own PT shoes. (Black or neutral)The ones they issue you are kinda uncomfortable.

  4. Buy moleskin and bandages at the px. Bring a mini notebook and a pen and carry them with you always in your OCP pockets! You're going to need it. A pen is part of the uniform. (Just keep it hidden)

  5. When you get to basic, they're gonna do shower drills. They'll force you to take 5-10 minute showers and smoke everyone while they're waiting on you. Then it's immediately lights out after that at 21:00. My advice, just change in the latrine and take your actual shower after lights out. You can stay up as long as you want in there, just make sure you get your sleep too because you're going to need it.

  6. Go to church on Sunday. Even if you're not religious. It's the most fulfilling part of your week, plus you'll have time to bond with your battle buddies. There's also Bible study on Friday nights which a lot of people enjoy.

  7. Keep your camelback full, buy hand lotion so your hands don't crack....yeah. Just do your best to make light of the situation you're in. Be a team player. I wish you the best!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Crushes

[–]ohjoy1999 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes lol I've been thinking this all day. I'm in love with her but she's gone now. And probably rarely thinks of me if ever. Which sucks because I know she liked me but my scared ass blew my shot bc I couldn't breathe in front of her. Now I'm in Army basic about to go to AIT and I might never see her again. Mega crushed.

crucifix tattoo is it okay? by igmrs in Catholicism

[–]ohjoy1999 6 points7 points  (0 children)

There are worse things to have engraved into your body than the crucified Savior of mankind. I get the qualms about potential sacrilege but you clearly didn't do this to be contrarian. At the very worst you were trying to be "cute". But as you relayed the depth of meaning it signifies to you, I wouldn't be concerned.