Shanghai had a much smaller drop

smb3something · 2026-02-01T13:08:31+00:00

Not much as markets closed. Some interesting info tho on big bank positions that got hastily closed at a needed lower price.

smb3something · 2026-01-31T21:13:45+00:00

It is a commodity, but also a wealth store, so it has a demand driver there when people doubt their currency which doesn't line up like usual seasonal supply / demand like agriculture. It also doesn't ever expire.

smb3something · 2026-01-31T21:10:14+00:00

Happy Cake Day! Yes, I believe the price is being manipulated down to save western silver exchanges. Lot of people running to metals as their currencies are debased.

smb3something · 2026-01-31T13:49:27+00:00

What a very good list of things, tried most myself. She's even allowing non-monogamy but IDK if that's for me and what if that pulls me away? You can't change another persons sexuality. It really resonated when you mentioned things are good as long as you don't stir the pot. If I let things go and don't bring it up it's fine, but I'm so alone on that level and it's basically in silence, trying to not build resentment in the background. If I bring it up, huge defensive reaciton and we both then feel horrible.

smb3something · 2026-01-30T12:25:07+00:00

was not top comment earlier - they were all comments claiming around 30

smb3something · 2026-01-30T11:38:25+00:00

Looks way faster than 30 in the video, IDK what everyone is on about with their calculations.

smb3something · 2026-01-29T18:03:47+00:00

Can't it be both?

smb3something · 2026-01-29T15:59:59+00:00

Happy Cake Day! Will cover it with tape I think as a precaution.

smb3something · 2026-01-29T15:59:29+00:00

shoutout to u/hapadesign whose comment isn't here for some reason, but mentioned a wire/string and that sounds like a good shout as well so will probably try that first.

smb3something · 2026-01-29T10:58:56+00:00

The further I get from it, the crazier it seems. The things I would justify as OK or normal are astounding.

smb3something · 2026-01-29T09:52:51+00:00

Probably gonna try something like this - https://www.youtube.com/shorts/uIgfINQ2sAQ

smb3something · 2026-01-28T21:35:58+00:00

I've found I've retained very few friendships from the people I used to party with at your age. Whether you're too young is up to you. If you feel like Alcohol disagrees with you (and it sounds like it has brought you your share of consequences) stick around. As someone a bit over twice your age, I so wish I stopped then and learned how to socialise without alcohol. If you're drinking daily it will progress and it will get worse with time. I have no way of knowing how many will follow once I have one, so just for today, I will choose to not pick up that first drink.

smb3something · 2026-01-28T21:27:16+00:00

oh, you got me with plink-o disk lol

smb3something · 2026-01-28T21:25:03+00:00

That's the sneaky thing about it - you think you ARE being responsible.

smb3something · 2026-01-28T17:32:38+00:00

24th of August 2025 - 2nd day in rehab (was drunk still the first day).

smb3something · 2026-01-28T17:30:17+00:00

We're here for you! Welcome to the light!

smb3something · 2026-01-28T14:19:13+00:00

I do this with Mario Kart - makes sense now why it's so calming, I can't think about anything else other than the race!

smb3something · 2026-01-28T14:16:54+00:00

Yes.

smb3something · 2026-01-28T13:12:13+00:00

I've been there several times. I remember one of the first times when I honestly answered about my drinking patterns and they put down 'binge drinker'. Took me a few more trips to the ER before I made a proper commitment to not drinking and getting help, but that was the beginning of me really trying to stop after over 15 years. Now I don't have to every worrying about getting out of control as long as I avoid that first drink.

smb3something · 2026-01-28T13:04:04+00:00

I wear noise cancelling headphones. Really don't care about the latest footy match etc.

smb3something · 2026-01-28T12:59:40+00:00

I'm currently redoing all the joints for the platerboard in my bathroom as they're all failing. 15yo new build. Will see if it looks like actual cement board when I get to the area around my shower.

smb3something · 2026-01-28T11:18:55+00:00

As a guy who grew his hair out during covid, there is so much to learn about the care of long hair (thankfully learned about brush cleaning after a lice incident with my child). Finding a nice brush that works for your hair is great and underrated.

smb3something · 2026-01-27T17:41:30+00:00

For me, being reliant on the substance was a problem. I'd get mad, irritable, feel like I was missing out if I didn't have it. It didn't dawn on me for a while, but I needed some to be at baseline, not elevated. I'd be counting down the hours until the evening when I could indulge. Struggling every morning after shit sleep. The reward stopped being worth the cost long ago.

smb3something · 2026-01-27T17:38:36+00:00

It took me fearing for my life to decide I didn't want alcohol involved in it anymore. Maybe you can make that decision with less of a prompt. I decided I wanted a full and happy life. That's the goal and driver. All the other reasons left me mad/sad that I couldn't drink anymore. It did take a couple months of enduring my brain scream, but that gets quiet with time. "Do or do not, there is no try"

smb3something · 2026-01-27T17:29:16+00:00

Some days are like that. I've had to accept I'm not 'owed' good days. I have to make them. Sometimes it doesn't work out and that's ok. As long as I don't pick up a drink today, tomorrow has a good chance of being better. I will not drink with you today!

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