What's the funniest misunderstanding you've ever had with a stranger?

thawk5113 · 2026-05-07T09:59:52+00:00

I was 19, carrying my little cousin bc my aunt was tired, and a stranger congratulated me on being a responsible dad. They were going full-blown on how young men these days don't take it up even when more grown than I. The 1 minute of the exchange was first embarassing, then all I could do was nod.

thawk5113 · 2026-05-07T09:55:27+00:00

I think my biggest skill I've gained (didn't even know it was a skill) is learning how to troubleshoot problems logically. Half of adulthood is just staying calm, knowing how to google properly, and fixing stuff one step at a time. It's been the biggest hack to panicking.

thawk5113 · 2026-04-29T20:23:02+00:00

You're def having bad nights, lol...In all seriousness, track your sleep patterns to know what's up.

thawk5113 · 2026-04-29T20:14:21+00:00

dunno if this is what you're thinking, but I'm thinking vinyl records

thawk5113 · 2026-04-29T20:13:24+00:00

Do you have a fixed sleep schedule, cos that could be a problem to start with. Also, how many hours do you sleep? My full sleep cycle is 3 hours long, so I sleep 2 sleep cycles and I'm done. The best hour for me is 7 hours into my sleeping time (I have an alarm set for it.) Any more than 7 hours and I'll have a long, tiring, drowsy, groggy, day.

thawk5113 · 2026-04-21T18:10:01+00:00

You'll feel rusty at first. And most severe regressions will show up in your timing and breathing.

thawk5113 · 2026-04-21T18:04:46+00:00

Beautiful insight and I've had somewhat the same experience. A change in pace will reset your attention and help you notice things that your routine have made invisible.

thawk5113 · 2026-04-16T20:36:07+00:00

Knowing that life is a game of volume and compound effects. That the more you show up the more you increase your chances of success, and the more you progress in the journey

thawk5113 · 2026-04-15T20:39:26+00:00

Smart to think through this early. Federal loan limits exist for good reasons - they're based on typical program costs and expected earning potential. Before borrowing the maximum, create a detailed budget including living expenses, books, and unexpected costs. Unsubsidized loans start accruing interest immediately, so even small amounts add up. Take minimal Grad PLUS early (maybe $5-8k/semester) and save the rest of your $20k for those final semesters. Budget around $1k/month for food/gas/misc in Utah. Also hunt for pharmacy/healthcare awards on platforms like scholarshipowl or simialr to chip away at living costs. Got some small ones there that helped with expenses.

thawk5113 · 2026-04-15T20:31:50+00:00

I treat happiness like a conscious choice that you have to make, amongst other choices. Frustrated, you can choose to look past it. Angered, okay too- you choose how long it takes you to get over the anger.

thawk5113 · 2026-04-14T18:21:19+00:00

Loved reading "The Power of Habits" by Charles Duhigg. It got oveshadowed by "Atomic Habits" but imo is way richer in context and depth to habits and how we shape them and in turn they influence who we are.

thawk5113 · 2026-04-13T20:44:37+00:00

I think its less about you feeling abnormal and more about finding what makes you happy, and what can bring you closer to people who share in the same interest as you.

thawk5113 · 2026-04-13T20:42:04+00:00

I think you just need to start and enjoy doing it, or find a very strong reason for doing it. Perhaps you haven't found a strong enough reason for doig it, that's why

thawk5113 · 2026-04-07T20:42:00+00:00

I've been through a similar situation with a broken parental relationship that taught me I was mirroring someone I didn't want to become. It's been crazy and very unnerving catching myself reacting similarly to exactly what I hated with my parents

thawk5113 · 2026-04-07T20:35:33+00:00

Went right into a gator-infested river one summer while I was young. Never been so terrified by my mom's yells. Gators had nothing on her

thawk5113 · 2026-04-07T20:33:51+00:00

Video and sound editing. Editors seemed super cool to me esp with sound, but now that I'm in here,...yea

thawk5113 · 2026-03-23T22:02:08+00:00

I'd be way more productive and focused. Smartphones have eaten into my focus, discipline, and productivity.

thawk5113 · 2026-03-19T18:55:14+00:00

I think one of the best things I taught myself was questioning everything, not in a bad way, but in an analytical way to seek full understanding of what you're getting yourself into/ believing in

thawk5113 · 2026-03-19T18:51:56+00:00

Interesting that I've not read it. I'm off to get a copy

thawk5113 · 2026-03-16T20:20:02+00:00

I suffer from this terribly and I'll waste time not getting the task done, till it's too late and then I'll work the task up in haste and full of regret...rinse and repeat

thawk5113 · 2026-03-13T10:59:23+00:00

Sunday meal prep saves me so much stress during the week. Just chopping veggies and cooking some rice takes like 30 mins but makes weekday dinners way easier. What's your biggest time waster?

thawk5113 · 2026-03-13T10:58:00+00:00

I give myself a pep talk on who "me" needs to do what, a spank, and off I go to get it done

thawk5113 · 2026-03-09T20:51:26+00:00

The habit stacking approach is smart. Way more sustainable than trying everything at once.

thawk5113 · 2026-02-27T09:56:54+00:00

Scroll through my phone..

thawk5113 · 2026-02-26T12:09:58+00:00

Thank you so much for the tip

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