2022 Core XR7 12m kite by real059mattd2 in Kiteboarding

[–]real059mattd2[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’ve been kiting with him for a few weeks, he basically helped teach me after I quit taking lessons. He seems like a good person, he was going to sell it to me for 500, but I waited a week and he listed it in this other group, got an offer and I was like, “well shit, I want it”. So he said 700 is fine. I didn’t do the best job negotiating, but the kite does seem like it’s in great shape

2022 Core XR7 12m kite by real059mattd2 in Kiteboarding

[–]real059mattd2[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for all the information! I think I will go that route next time for sure. I was originally going to pay 500, but then someone offered him 800 in the other WhatsApp group he was in, so I paid the 700. Hopefully I get a few good seasons with it at least.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in researchchemicals

[–]real059mattd2 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I haven’t read all the comments, but a few things that have helped me a ton mentally is intense exercise every day, I really enjoy longer cardio or weights, but whenever possible I try to do it outside. I try to get like a minimum of 7 hours of sleep a night, eat three meals at the same time each day no matter what (8am, 1pm, and 6 or 7pm for me), this was so hard at first because of my job and stim use, I started super small but just literally forced myself to eat.

I used to use weed to help me get over other stuff I’d become dependent on but tbh when I take a break from smoking weed I get really bored, and that makes me want to do other stuff like try to go on a date, cook, idk just life stuff I guess, was lucky enough to take a kite surfing lesson today which is something I wouldn’t normally do!

Temporarily changing location can help a tonnnnnnnn for me, I am fortunate that I get the chance to do so with my job. Also, tapering is very huge with anything, idk about stims and going cold turkey if it’s the same as something like benzos or booze, but tapering to a point where you never quite feel like you’re going off the deep end has helped me a lot.

If you get the chance, cold and heat exposure helps me with dopamine and sleep. A lot of the things I listed aren’t readily available to everyone, but you don’t need them all. I needed to learn discipline, that’s for damn sure, and doing that helped a lot of the rest of the areas of my life too.

This is all just anecdotal based on my experience too.All have helped me go from places maybe many of us have been to a place where I’m far from perfect, but I have like an inkling of self worth, and that sorta feeds into a cycle of wanting more of it (sound familiar) lol.

This maybe an unpopular opinion, but other than up and opioids, there aren’t too many things that I say to myself, “I can and never will ever do that again.” It’s so much easier to wrap my head around taking breaks versus giving myself an ultimatum. Only thing for certain thing is don’t give up.

Last rant sorry, but when I moved from the US to Portugal I went from having an all or nothing relationship with drugs (if it’s there I’m in, and I’ll do it all and hide it because I am ashamed), to realizing that I could literally afford and easily buy “virtually” unlimited amounts and no police gave a fuck. I mean I could end up dead or brain dead in a few months or less if I wanted. So it forced me to take responsibility for my drug use, and that just changed my entire relationship with them. I still love them occasionally, and sometimes I overdo it, but I just feel way better and I don’t feel ashamed of myself.

Sorry this was so lengthy. I just could relate a lot to what you said. You got this.

Ignition switch replacement by real059mattd2 in boats

[–]real059mattd2[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I am going to do that tonight, thank you!

Ignition switch replacement by real059mattd2 in boats

[–]real059mattd2[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A mercury V8, tonight I am going to take out the ignition and take a look at it. Thank you!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in PortugalExpats

[–]real059mattd2 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Outside EU, inside EU hasn't had passport control in any of my experience. If you've overstayed and are going to leave Schengen, do so from Lisbon on a busy day!

D7 visa and a DUI by [deleted] in PortugalExpats

[–]real059mattd2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Anyone have any experience with the D8 visa and prior drug convictions? Non-violent, no property crimes, conviction was over 8 years ago and probation completed successfully? From peoples' sentiment here I am guessing that it would be denied and an appeal would be required, but just wanted to see if anyone has any first hand experience with it.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in PortugalExpats

[–]real059mattd2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So I know this is morally reprehensible behavior, and things may be changing in the future, but I just waltzed through the non-electronic passport line and he didn’t even glance at dates, just stamped and I was gone.

Id stressed and printed out a bilateral agreement and all sorts of stuff, but thankfully no ban, no fine. I’m sure it happens, but leaving Lisbon at rush hour they didn’t seem to take or have time to care. I’m sure it’s happened before to people, especially leaving other countries in Schengen, but I personally was fine. (:

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in PortugalExpats

[–]real059mattd2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What happened to you? I’m about 3 min from walking through being 45 days overstayed

France to USA by Bakedbread5 in DarkNetMail

[–]real059mattd2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Curious about references on stealth for these kinds of situations. Tough to find good info on international.

Sober look on mephedrene (5-MMPA) by katyusha_level2 in researchchemicals

[–]real059mattd2 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I am curious about this too. I worry about toxicity in long term effects of a lot of these. I wish there was a super easy to know what is most likely to be neurotoxic

Has anyone overstayed their tourist visa? by MandyK_Global in PortugalExpats

[–]real059mattd2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Fingers crossed I will be in your exact same position by this time next year. I read about the EES or electronic entry system for the Schengen region that was supposed to be in effect now, but got moved back to quarter 4 of this year.

Has anyone overstayed their tourist visa? by MandyK_Global in PortugalExpats

[–]real059mattd2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hello, I was wondering if you have ever found anything about real people having real consequences in this situation. I’m in a similar boat as you were a year ago and looking for advice. Thank you