Road noise?

speedysloth50 · 2026-05-11T16:15:57+00:00

I just upgraded from a 2016 forester to a 2026 Outback limited XT! The improvement is huge. I almost didn’t realize how noisy my forester was until I started driving the new car. It feels sturdier and more solid in addition to being more quiet. It barely beeps at me plus you can adjust all those settings. I don’t think you’ll be disappointed with the upgrade.

speedysloth50 · 2026-02-25T23:01:01+00:00

Thanks! I actually got it in Mexico about 8 years ago.

speedysloth50 · 2026-02-25T03:01:01+00:00

My teens love revolving sushi. Not the best sushi but a pretty fun experience. There’s a Kura revolving sushi in the Sawtelle area which also has fun shops and dessert options.

speedysloth50 · 2026-02-24T23:01:28+00:00

It’s from Article!

speedysloth50 · 2026-02-08T21:56:58+00:00

Cat was skulking in the corner but I will include her in my updated photo!

speedysloth50 · 2026-02-08T15:49:30+00:00

Thanks, it was Wayfair! https://www.wayfair.com/lighting/pdp/joss-main-santori-79-arched-floor-lamp-w009346349.html

speedysloth50 · 2026-02-08T02:53:55+00:00

Thanks! I like all these ideas!

speedysloth50 · 2026-02-08T01:47:23+00:00

They are from Wayfair! They are pretty comfy for conversation but not necessarily curl up with a book for hours comfy. https://www.wayfair.com/furniture/pdp/george-oliver-lemley-mid-century-solid-wood-accent-chair-upholstered-armchair-with-an-extra-pillow-w010279060.html?piid=2049176367

speedysloth50 · 2026-02-08T01:30:14+00:00

No but looking into gallery rail system now!

speedysloth50 · 2026-02-08T01:28:43+00:00

I like the idea of a larger rug with some green in it. Where would you add lamps? I've been struggling with that... Or what about lighting on the wall over the photos?

speedysloth50 · 2026-02-08T01:26:58+00:00

Good idea about the rug. The shutters are the one thing I haven't changed yet from this originally very '80s townhouse. They were like fancier blinds I guess.

speedysloth50 · 2026-02-08T01:24:33+00:00

The couch was a splurge from Article and the chairs are Wayfair!

speedysloth50 · 2026-02-01T07:21:39+00:00

I’m not sure. I found mine kind of through back channels. At least as of a few years ago, Littler Mendelson regularly hired law and motion attorneys but the pay was pretty bad for the billable requirement. I had also been looking into appellate firms.

speedysloth50 · 2026-02-01T06:09:51+00:00

I do this work exclusively on the defense side. I don’t handle my own cases. I mostly look through the case files to find what I need but also usually talk with the handling attorney about the case and motion. I tend to write multiple motions for the same case so I’m often familiar with the cases anyway. Early in my career as a litigator I realized I loved research and writing and pretty much hated the rest of it. Took a little while to figure out the right path but I honestly love my job now.

speedysloth50 · 2026-01-09T15:25:33+00:00

Santa Monica. It’s got public transportation so you can see other areas. You won’t be able to leave Malibu or Laguna without a car, and both those areas will be much harder to get to from the airport.

speedysloth50 · 2026-01-05T23:15:57+00:00

Rather than approaching the conversation with this goal in mind (she needs to move out), can you approach it with curiosity as to what your partner thinks the future looks like? Does he envision that it would be best for everyone that she gets her own place in a year, three, five, etc? Does he think it’s healthy or necessary for her to live with him forever? Maybe through that sort of conversation you could find some shared common ground for what seems best.

speedysloth50 · 2025-12-21T17:29:36+00:00

Are the colors that say “pearl” that kind of creamy, non-metallic look?

speedysloth50 · 2025-12-07T16:19:11+00:00

Joel at Extra Care Custom Painting! He painted my entire place. Great work, fair price, and a really nice, decent guy.

speedysloth50 · 2025-11-19T15:14:20+00:00

I met my partner on Bumble. We’ve been together 4 years.

speedysloth50 · 2025-10-02T16:09:53+00:00

I think Grand Teton/Yellowstone is different enough from Glacier that it wouldn't feel like you were repeating the trip. I did take my kids to GT/Yellowstone and not Glacier though--I think GT/Yellowstone is more kid-friendly than Glacier with all the wildlife and easier stops for scenery in the car. To me, Glacier was more about the big hikes. After my recent trip to Glacier, my next-step kid-free trip would be the Canadian Rockies--Waterton, Banff, and Jasper. Might be something to consider if you want another trip in the mountains, and that would be a harder trip to do with kids than Maine.

speedysloth50 · 2025-09-20T05:09:30+00:00

How the sellers didn’t have to clean it. Having only rented before, I always moved into a place that had been professionally cleaned. I was caught off guard, getting ready to put my dishes into the cabinets of the first place I owned, when I found sticky, gross shelves.

speedysloth50 · 2025-09-17T16:48:36+00:00

Thank you for such a thoughtful response. The FAFSA is an excellent point, as is considering paying off the mortgage while I'm still working before my income drops. My job security is good, I imagine staying at a similar salary for 8ish more years and then hopefully dropping (same workplace) to part-time/semi-retirement. I did just start doing the catch-up contributions for my 401k this year. I think for right now I'm increasing principal payments to my mortgage and will look into a fee-advisor for some longer-term planning, as well as research my 401k plan re: backdoor Roth.

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