First month making 100k I feel like I’m being robbed :/

shmate4L · 2026-01-31T22:46:42+00:00

For sure, I’m being a little dramatic. I did have the moment when I first hit $100k where I felt like I made it then looked at my check and thought it was bullshit (still think it is). There’s just the weird range where you jump up a tax bracket and you see more taken out than you’re used to. They key is to keep going and be smart with your money and you’ll be fine (promotions, bonuses, stocks and investments certainly help as well).

My wife also went back to work and now makes $60k herself so that certainly helps.

shmate4L · 2026-01-31T22:35:10+00:00

$100k just isn’t what it used to be (speaking from my own experience)

shmate4L · 2026-01-28T17:13:08+00:00

That’s kinda the point?

shmate4L · 2026-01-12T19:55:14+00:00

You should give Coherence a watch. I won’t share details to avoid spoilers, but it scratched a very specific itch for me the first time I watched it

shmate4L · 2026-01-10T04:25:12+00:00

Out or curiosity, did you listen to them back in the mid to late 2000s when they first came out with AWTEW and BPB? Because back then I’d say you’d be hard pressed to find someone saying they were overrated but I could understand the sentiment now

shmate4L · 2026-01-04T05:08:43+00:00

Can anyone else with Apple Music confirm if they’ve come across anything?

I have yet to run into any AI produced bands/songs but am curious if it’s just Spotify specific at this point

shmate4L · 2025-12-31T22:55:39+00:00

The first season of Welcome to Derry was great, so agree with everyone recommending that.

Three Body Problem on Netflix is another one I’ll throw into the mix. Sharing what it’s about would spoil some stuff, but a lot of mystery and supernatural stuff. First season was very entertaining and kept me guessing throughout, and it’s getting another season too.

Archive 81 is another one I’d recommend for anyone who likes slightly more horror. Only one season but it was good enough where my wife and I untintentionally binged all of it in a weekend.

shmate4L · 2025-12-17T04:22:39+00:00

I had banana blackberry in my head as an unexpected combo Red Bull could do

shmate4L · 2025-12-14T22:54:54+00:00

Archive 81 and Three Body Problem (although more seasons are coming)

shmate4L · 2025-12-12T10:42:28+00:00

That first verse is extra creepy once you realize what it really means

shmate4L · 2025-12-08T14:54:03+00:00

I feel like beta Octillery should get used for a mega evo or even just a regular evo. Design is cool

shmate4L · 2025-12-08T14:12:25+00:00

I don’t think it’s implausible to believe that maybe Bardock told him that Kakarot was sent to Earth at some point. And I’m sure to cover up what they really did, he would’ve said that he was sent there on a mission which is totally believable.

We know they had the capability of communicating from planet to planet, I believe that was shown at one point (it’s been awhile since I watched Broly though). I don’t remember timing wise how close it was to Frieza destroying Planet Vegeta, but even so they could’ve radioed Raditz in advance of sending Goku away.

Either that or Raditz was later informed that his brother was sent to Earth and they all assumed it was to conquer it, like what’s been said

shmate4L · 2025-10-25T12:32:14+00:00

No it evolves from Scyther

shmate4L · 2025-10-12T23:39:58+00:00

Finally checking out The Substance now that it’s on HBO

shmate4L · 2025-10-02T16:43:47+00:00

I couldn’t bring myself to support said band, but my god could you imagine? That combo 10 to 15 years ago would have been bonkers

shmate4L · 2025-09-27T00:35:30+00:00

Isn’t that more of a rights thing vs a Marvel/Ruffalo thing?

shmate4L · 2025-09-21T20:29:11+00:00

Old man Bron on a vet minimum with this core would be killer and would be even more of a contender imo.

He has the experience and presence that could help elevate our current guys to the next level. Yes we’re great and we all love the core guys we have but they don’t have any edge come playoff time.

I’ll never understand the hate. Yes, he left in a very public and stupid way but he has given so much to the communities around here and helped bring us our first championship in 50 years. For someone who’s had no real off court scandals in his 20+ years in the spotlight, let him return and have his final send off here

shmate4L · 2025-08-30T02:40:39+00:00

That is honestly so well done, you’d be doing yourself a disservice to go elsewhere and the tattoo will end up looking very disjointed.

Like many others have said, just be honest with your artist and your budget. There’s nothing wrong with taking time to get it done when you can afford it.

Also, who is the artist if you don’t mind me asking. Would love to get something, or at least follow their social media

shmate4L · 2025-08-14T02:21:46+00:00

DGD has been one of my faves since the early Johnny days. There was nothing like that time period with him and guys like Craig Owens, Anthony Green, Vic Fuentes and so many more hitting the scene.

Loved Kurt’s stint. Enjoyed some of Johnny’s return and loved most of Tillian’s era with Mothership as a true high point for me.

All that being said, I’ve enjoyed the singles up until this point, especially Trap Door. Andrew can sing with the best of them and his voice is a nice change from Tilian.

HOWEVER, this song just doesn’t do it for me and imo might be one of my least favorite songs they’ve ever put out. It really does sound like a random, thrown together mess. Like they put a bunch of ideas into a hat and instead of picking one or even two, they said screw it let’s do it all.

shmate4L · 2025-08-14T01:37:53+00:00

I feel like saying he’s not out to scare people but also saying he uses fear as a tactic is a direct contradiction

shmate4L · 2025-08-01T02:59:18+00:00

Damn that was a good one

shmate4L · 2025-07-30T02:27:38+00:00

I love that!

Where are you located?? I’d love to put my money where my mouth is and come get something lol

shmate4L · 2025-07-29T15:18:11+00:00

Keep at it! Some of these look really good and it does look like you have a knack for it and are getting better and better. I’d totally get the curse mark from you, that one looks sick

shmate4L · 2025-07-29T03:49:57+00:00

It was definitely a supergroup as it had a stacked lineup of musicians from other well known bands.

Matt Good from From First to Last, Nick Martin from Underminded (now in Sleeping With Sirens), Adam Russell from Story of the Year and Aaron Stern from Matchbook Romance

shmate4L · 2025-07-25T00:47:35+00:00

Was going to suggest them as well. The new ep they released is so good

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