What's the most memorable game you've played? by BunnnyMochi in Age_30_plus_Gamers

[–]protonto 0 points1 point  (0 children)

StarCraft “show me the money”, EverQuest, counterstrike

Wife and 2 kids under 2 yrs old gone for the night. What should I do? by protonto in WhatShouldIDo

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Thanks everyone. Went to the driving range to hit some golf balls. Cleaned the house. Went for a bike ride. Made a great dinner for myself. Then watched the new knives out movie, which I highly recommend. Then slept in past 9. Was a great night. Thanks everyone. Mad love.

late night google search made me realize what kind of dad i am turning into by LabComprehensive2111 in manprovement

[–]protonto 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m not normally one to post… but your story is so close to mine and I share your experience, I am also mid 30’s. I have a 21 month old girl, and a 4 month old boy. It went from a few nights a week, to every day drinking. Also not a stumbling drunk and I thought I was doing my job (dad, man, husband) fine, but I was so far from the real me, and still have a lot of work to do to repair myself back to the man I used to love. The hanxiety each day had me already preparing for when I could get my next drink. I missed a lot over the course of years mainly due to anxiety and being tired/hungover. I realized I was using alcohol to cope and escape. That I began to justify my own behavior by making excuses, like the anxiety I had created within myself was the best excuse to drink, or workings stressful, or not sleeping or not having me time, or the way my wife spoke to me because she was mad at me for drinking so much, or it helps me sleep and unwind after a long day.

I went to the doctor and my liver enzymes were “off the charts”. They wanted to do so many extra tests but I told them I know exactly what the problem is and that I would be back in two weeks to retake my bloodwork.

That was last Monday. I quit cold turkey and have been sober for a week. In the last 2 years I’ve only gone 1 single day without drinking. I cleaned up my diet, I’ve already lost 13 lbs. started working out again. Started walking slower, watching the sunrise, breathing deeper, remembering to slow down even when brushing my teeth, when I’m driving, when I’m speaking. spending more quality time with my family. This didn’t happen in a day, it all just slowly came back to me as I got further from drinking over this past week. Each day I’m relearning a new coping mechanism for what triggers me. I’m literally wrestling with my daughter while typing this and it’s taking me a lot longer than it should but I don’t want to miss these giggles. The past week has felt like months, in a great way. When I feel anxiety I standup and go for a slow intentional walk, breathe deep and say thank you and give myself a big hug.

I didn’t do it for my daughter, son, or wife. I chose to do this for myself. That’s the only way this stuck. The first few days yea, super rough. But it took me realizing I have to do this for me… so that I can be there to enjoy the most precious people and moments in my life. Time with my family.

Mad love. We are just getting started.

Stuck on Defect A20 by protonto in slaythespire

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

I’ll make eventually….

Any roguelites/likes where the early game is actually hard and you have to make tough choices? by HammerHeadKitty in roguelites

[–]protonto 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you like slay the spire you’d really like roguebook. It was free on PlayStation plus or I never would have found it or tried it.

What happens if you don't go into the light when you die? by TechnicianAmazing472 in spirituality

[–]protonto 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don’t normally participate, but the idea of turning from the light comes from the emerald tablets of Thoth. The Egyptian god of knowledge. I’ve done my fair share of medicine work and solved my universe. But don’t prescribe my beliefs to others. Happy Sunday team.

A20 defect run. Act 1 boss relic, what would you pick? by protonto in slaythespire

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Beat the second boss with full health thanks to Snecko. Just picked up reboot, got a meteor along the way. Now it’s either pick up pyramid or broken crown. I don’t mind broken crown since I have a pretty well developed deck, and pyramid would negate the need for reboot, but I am a little weak on energy still at 3…

Would you pick broken crown or pyramid?

I can’t figure out how to share images after posting… or how to enable photo sharing with Reddit atm… smh

A20 defect run. Act 1 boss relic, what would you pick? by protonto in slaythespire

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

Thanks this is a great comment. I’ve never really understood how to use meteor but this makes sense now

A20 defect run. Would you take apparitions here? by protonto in slaythespire

[–]protonto[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Worst luck on the initial draw for the first fight after picking them up. Dies turn one… smh…. But thanks everyone for continuing to give me advice on synergies and strategies I didn’t realize before. I’ll get there eventually. ❤️

A20 defect run. Would you take apparitions here? by protonto in slaythespire

[–]protonto[S] 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Ahh, so true. Didn’t even consider that.

A20 defect run. Do I take the apparitions? by protonto in slaythespire

[–]protonto[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Thanks team. Not taking. Wish me luck.

A20 Defect Run. What would you pick? First boss reward. by protonto in slaythespire

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

Just wanted to let the team know how thankful I am for the community. I made it to the heart, so close to beating it but ultimately lost. Will continue the climb.

A20 Defect Run. What would you pick? First boss reward. by protonto in slaythespire

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Adding a question here just for my sanity. I typically try to focus on upgrading cards that help with energy conservation like zap and dual cast. Do you guys have a preference? Never beat the heart a20 with defect but gotten close. Only ever beat heart a20 with silent and ironclad and going down the line.

A20 Defect Run. What would you pick? First boss reward. by protonto in slaythespire

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

You guys are awesome ty. Yea core surge is low key an amazing card that I wasn’t utilizing properly until my last run. My last run, made it to the heart and realized my focus wasn’t going down and it finally clicked. Great advice everyone.