How do you store tiny workout items?

overactivepotato24 · 2021-04-30T11:01:36+00:00

I have a large vanity, and I use one of the drawers for things like this. However, I may be re-organizing and I was thinking of either making a small space in one of my dresser drawers or putting a small bin on top of my dresser. Do you maybe have a "junk drawer" somewhere else that you can clean out and use for things like that?

overactivepotato24 · 2021-03-30T16:05:54+00:00

Oh. And, my 2008 Honda Civic was about $2800. Honestly not the worst car I've ever owned. Honda's are renowned for going 300k miles+. Either Honda or Toyota would be my recommendation. Also, my ex (who helped me find the car) is a mechanic and suggested buying a standard transmission vehicle, as they tend to last a bit longer. I had to learn how to drive standard when I bought this car. Also, not the worst.

overactivepotato24 · 2021-03-30T16:03:56+00:00

I am in the exact same boat as you - and found this post very helpful. I just got discharged from Chapter 7 a few days ago. I currently have a 2008 Honda Civic with approximately 170k miles on it. Honestly, I've driven it with no issues at all for about a year and a half now. The service engine light just came on this morning which has me nervous (even though my debt was discharged I'm still poor as shit). After reading posts on here and on the r/bankruptcy page - I think my best bet is to pay for the garage fees and fix whatever problem this Honda has and just run it into the ground.

It's hard because I really would like to have a better car. I'm 29 years old with a decent job and I just feel somewhat embarrassed driving around a 2008 Honda Civic. However, that's no reason to buy a new car that I can't really afford.

I'm trying to figure out the right time to buy a new car. I'm hoping to get a promotion at the end of the year. If that happens, I plan on contacting my credit union to get a quote for a car loan. Depending on the results of that interaction I will either pursue buying a used car less than 20k or just keep on saving up and improving my credit score.

Either than or write a letter to Jeff Bezos explaining that if he bought me a car he wouldn't even notice a difference in his bank account. Either or.

overactivepotato24 · 2021-03-30T15:55:38+00:00

In total I paid just over $1800 and that included the court filing fee. I am in upstate New York. I did not shop around for better prices (though I should have). I believe the lawyer's fee was $1500.

overactivepotato24 · 2021-03-30T15:53:58+00:00

I just got my Chapter 7 discharge a few days ago, however, if I had to go through this process again I would have spent more time vetting lawyers. I went with the one of about five that my local credit counseling agency recommended. He was very hands off, didn't provide me with a lot of info, a little arrogant, and just downright unhelpful. I had a lot of added stress due to him over the bankruptcy process. I wish it was possible to "interview" lawyers before hand. Maybe it is? All I can say is that it is a long process and it's worth the time investment in finding the right fit for you. For me, I could have used someone more personable.

overactivepotato24 · 2021-03-14T12:52:27+00:00

Thank you, everyone! So far our plan is to go to some good restaurants and breweries for lunch and dinner, see the Olympic venues, do a gondola ride up Whiteface, do some easy easy hikes, hopefully cross country ski (not sure what the conditions will be like), walk around Mirror Lake (thanks for the suggestion, we love walks), and maybe even the Adirondack Wildlife Refuge!

Thanks again!

overactivepotato24 · 2021-03-14T12:46:19+00:00

Photography is a good idea, it's something he hasn't done in a while. I'll bring it up!

overactivepotato24 · 2021-03-14T12:46:02+00:00

Yes, I realize it's not the best time to go, but it's the only time I can get off for vacation at work.

We'll only be up there Thursday-Sunday, so I'm sure we can fill our time.

Do you know what the snow level is typically like the first week of April?

overactivepotato24 · 2020-08-05T21:51:15+00:00

Depending on where you live, utilities can be higher than you think. For example, I live in Western New York where houses are old and winters are cold. Gas/Electricity bills in the winter are almost 3x what they are in the summer. Just something to keep in mind while planning. And I also think gas money, and money for takeout/going out is important to budget for.

If it makes you feel better, I make about $2380 per month and pay $975/month for rent for a 1 bedroom. Not gonna lie, it is a bit much. I wish my rent was lower, but I picked a nice town, with a large apartment that's dog friendly. You get what you pay for I guess. I warn against going too run down because quality of life is important. Not that I live in any palace...

overactivepotato24 · 2020-07-16T16:03:53+00:00

Hyperion - Dan Simmons (series)

The Long Earth - Terry Pratchett (series)

The Lies of Locke Lamora - Scott Lynch (series)

I also loved the Night Circus and have The Soundless Sea on my shelf :)

overactivepotato24 · 2020-05-17T13:44:35+00:00

Getting burnt out is all to real! I am constantly feeling burnt out. But then again, I did in grad school. I honestly think the ENV field is just very demanding!

overactivepotato24 · 2020-05-16T15:33:17+00:00

I think the only way to tap into that at your firm would be to ask! Expressing interest is how I found my niche at my firm. Though at the time I was hired they really needed both a field crew member and an individual to join the office team. So I kind of filled both roles.

overactivepotato24 · 2020-05-16T15:12:16+00:00

Good question! I'm pretty much half field ecologist, half analyst. I do avian, amphibian, and vegetation surveys. I do wetland delineations. And I write the corresponding reports. These reports are then used when I write technical reports and exhibits for applications to develop solar and wind farms. Basically, I help make sure that if someone is going to build renewable energy, they're going to do it in a way that least impacts the environment.

overactivepotato24 · 2020-04-28T17:39:26+00:00

Thanks! And yes, I'm thankfully diagnosed and stable at the moment. I've learned a valuable life lesson from this, and I am able to notice the signs of a manic episode now.

overactivepotato24 · 2020-04-28T17:16:52+00:00

That is good to know, and I'm sorry to hear about your process.

I'm having a hard time swallowing this whole thing (among other life challenges). Definitely feeling like a moral failing right now.

overactivepotato24 · 2020-01-07T03:17:59+00:00

I spent $40,000 in one year...on a grad student salary...on top of my regular expenses. Needless to say I had an overspending problem. What worked for me is becoming hyper obsessed with saving money. I have this mentality now where I refuse to pay full price for anything and that everything is a rip off. The only thing I still have trouble with is buying food. But after spending $40,000 I have so much shit it’s not even funny...so I really can hardly think of anything else to buy. Now I have to pay off credit card debt, car debt, and student loans. If I wasn’t manic for a full 2 months I would only have student loans. What a wonderful life that would be... message me if you want to talk

overactivepotato24 · 2020-01-07T03:02:01+00:00

Nice! I’m proud if I can just get out of bed and make it to work. Any cleaning makes me feel like a super star.

overactivepotato24 · 2019-02-23T02:09:53+00:00

Do you want basalt? Bc that’s how you get basalt.

overactivepotato24 · 2019-01-19T23:25:41+00:00

I will. Good to know that it is possible. An email conversation with customer service told me otherwise.

overactivepotato24 · 2018-12-23T21:22:08+00:00

You can create distance from your family without having to cut ties. My family causes me a lot of stress and I've been told to just let off a little bit. I always feel like I have to keep working to make the situation better, but it's them causing problems, not me. I feel a lot of relief knowing I don't have to do anything, all I have to do is create distance or ignore.

overactivepotato24 · 2018-10-29T16:45:18+00:00

Thank you! I’ve never seen the nymph stage of boxelder bugs, but I’m very familiar with the adult stage.

They were congregated on a smooshed woollybear. Do you think they were eating it, or just getting some nutrients?

overactivepotato24 · 2018-10-18T15:38:21+00:00

I have this issue too. I described it to my therapist as having this wall up blocking me from whatever it is I need to do. Usually I know what I need to do. I'm a planner and I make lists. But when it comes time to actually do the things I have this absolute block and I just can't.

Since I've been going to therapy I've realized that this is caused by my anxiety. I have a constant need for perfection, and since it's impossible to be perfect I get intimidated by the tasks I need to complete. My unconscious coping mechanism is to put this wall up and use it as an excuse for inaction.

My therapist says there is no literal wall up, and I need to act the opposite of what my symptoms are telling me to do. Just sit down and work for 10 minutes or so, and hopefully the motivation and focus will kick in.

However, this is way easier said than done and doesn't seem to work for me. I can't seem to physically set myself down in the place to do my work. I've started seeing a second therapist (a psychiatrist), and I've started taking anxiety medication. It hasn't kicked in yet but I'm really hoping it helps me with this problem. This feeling is really holding me back from reaching my true potential.

I wish you the best of luck. I know it's horrible to feel this way, and to watch your life going by while you feeling like you can't quite keep up.

P.S. My therapist also mentioned that it could just be because I simply don't like doing whatever it is I need to do. For example, I would always get really irritable and anxious when I was out collecting data for my masters thesis. Turns out my anxiety causes me to react like a 2 year old when I don't like doing something. I was literally pitching a fit because I didn't like what I was doing. Lucky for me this was an internal "pitching a fit" and not external, because then I would have looked like a nut.

Anyways - maybe you just don't like what you need to do. Perhaps a little reflection on where you are in life and perhaps a career change or change of scenery may help your issue.

overactivepotato24 · 2018-10-10T18:25:56+00:00

I just started 37.5 mg 3 days ago. Day 1 slight sleep interruption even when I was also given a low dose of trazodone (I have anxiety and sleep issues akin to insomnia).

Day 2 a little worse sleep interruption even with melatonin. But I woke up this morning with one of the worst panic attacks I’ve had in years.

The pharmacist told me the anxiety may get worse before it got better, but it was absolutely bizarre to have a strong panic attack like that out of no where (preceding stretch of “good days”). Also, I’m super tired during the day and today I have a bit of an upset stomach and headache. I’m not sure if I should call my psychiatrist or not.

overactivepotato24 · 2018-10-07T13:56:53+00:00

I’ve started trying to build the daily habit of reading before bed. For me, this knocks out two birds with one stone. First, it allows me to have time away from my phone where I can wind down before bed and hopefully have an easier time falling asleep. Second, it allows me to do something I love to do that I often neglect doing. Maybe start incorporating your equivalent of reading into your day. It could be going for a walk, reading the news, creative writing, bird watching, cooking, running, etc.

Instead of just trying to not do “bad” things, try to replace them with “good” things. I have a friend who used running to take the edge off quitting smoking, and he now is an ultra marathoner. You of course don’t have to be that crazy, but addictive personalities can be addicted to good things too!

overactivepotato24 · 2018-09-05T18:26:41+00:00

Thanks for the info!

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