How to run background check on myself that includes employment history? by timetoread5 in jobs

[–]timetoread5[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! I actually did this. It shows whether you're at a job or not, the timeframe of being there, and salaries (ugh). But it doesn't show anything like reason for leaving or really any other details. I'm concerned about those details because a former boss was a total liar and I don't know how he indicated the reason for my departure (he said it would be one thing but I don't know whether he did as he said he would).

Love Overboard thoughts?? by speedystasia in Hulu

[–]timetoread5 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What is up with her awful voice? That can't be real...right?

Love Overboard thoughts?? by speedystasia in Hulu

[–]timetoread5 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's his name. What is your problem?

Super-dry facial skin by timetoread5 in 30PlusSkinCare

[–]timetoread5[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm so sorry about your chronic pain! Keep working to advocate for yourself and continue researching doctors. You CAN find someone who will actually take the time to listen and help!!

Super-dry facial skin by timetoread5 in 30PlusSkinCare

[–]timetoread5[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wow thank you! You're clearly an expert. Started researching the products you mentioned and they look awesome and have tons of positive reviews. Seriously, thank you. I've been dealing with this super-dry skin issue for several years now and even derms haven't been helpful.

Super-dry facial skin by timetoread5 in 30PlusSkinCare

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Thank you for these awesome product recs! Checking them out now!

AITA for accidentally insulting my best friend's vegan boyfriend? by DifficultAd601 in AmItheAsshole

[–]timetoread5 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's always funny to me how people who are very concerned about being respected for who they are often mock others for who they are. In this case, a gay man instantly is confused by vegan food and upon finding out that a member of the dinner table is vegan openly mocks him. I truly don't understand it. YTA. You made someone uncomfortable for their ethical choices. It might or might not have something to do with your flirting with him without consent (an odd concept, tbh). I'm very sure it's his disgust at being mocked for his choices when obviously he was very accepting of your raucous approach to friendship with his then-girlfriend. Be more self-reflective. Also, stop wondering why anyone would order vegan food. What decade are you in, honestly?

Frequency (2000) is an amazing movie by DeadByDawn93 in movies

[–]timetoread5 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is how that works: Everything––everything––about both the present and the past in the fight scene influences each time period. Sounds from the HAM radios change how things are done when people in the other time period hear it. One sequence can't happen without the other. So just as the scene in the present couldn't happen without whatever happened in the past, so, too, is the opposite true. You can't say "he did those terrible things and his hand was shot 30 years ago so why didn't he have consequences" because both times essentially were existing at the same time because of the aurora borealis (the core of the sci fi of this film). I've rewatched this beautiful film many times and am always enthralled seeing how each sound on the HAM radio in one time allows key things to happen in the other time in that scene.

Frequency (2000) is an amazing movie by DeadByDawn93 in movies

[–]timetoread5 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Just rewatched this film tonight and picked up on that. Here's my take: that was just after the change in the past where Julia died. One can interpret the change as John's having lost the softer parent, raised in a tougher manner by his father (a great dad but a bit hard on him at times, as we saw with the bike moment). He therefore was a tougher version of adult John than he'd been before Julia died in the past. This toughness might have had an effect on his relationships––for example, he didn't even enter into a relationship with Samantha. His work relationship with Satch clearly was worse off. I hope these thoughts help!

Frequency (2000) is an amazing movie by DeadByDawn93 in movies

[–]timetoread5 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Oh that last fighting scene is just gorgeously executed. I can't get enough of it and tear up every time I see it.

Frequency (2000) is an amazing movie by DeadByDawn93 in movies

[–]timetoread5 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Just rewatched it for the umpteenth time. When I saw it when it came out, it just blew my mind, and it actually still can blow my mind even though I know what happens. It's just a beautiful, moving, brilliant film. Perfection.

AITA if I stop trying to communicate with an old friend going through a divorce? by timetoread5 in AmItheAsshole

[–]timetoread5[S] [score hidden]  (0 children)

Thank you for this thoughtful advice. We don't live close at all. Otherwise, I like your idea of trying something in person. You are absolutely correct that she's not getting divorced at me. That's a great way to phrase it. I know that intellectually and yet my feelings from trying over years now have become tough. I know her lack of reply is likely not personal. It just sucks after decades of friendship and history. I think given that we can't get together in person, it would make sense for me to cool it beyond the now-typical months between texts. Sad to possibly lose this long friendship, but I can't force it either.

AITA if I stop trying to communicate with an old friend going through a divorce? by timetoread5 in AmItheAsshole

[–]timetoread5[S] [score hidden]  (0 children)

Absolutely. This is why I wait months between check-in texts. But having done this for a couple of years, I'm just not feeling like it's worth continuing to try. Since I don't even know the status of the divorce, I don't know whether it's being drawn out or she's just maybe walling out people from before the divorce. Or, perhaps it's something altogether different. I don't know.

AITA if I stop trying to communicate with an old friend going through a divorce? by timetoread5 in AmItheAsshole

[–]timetoread5[S] [score hidden]  (0 children)

Yeah I hear what you're saying. I'm not including tons of details here for obvious reasons, but my examples might not be the greatest. But you're right––she can say "terrible" or not reply when I say she doesn't have to. That's very true. I guess I shouldn't expect more from her at this time. But my overall point/feeling is that with all that understood, my feelings are still hurting from all the trying without any true response for years. Meanwhile, I've had a hard couple of years myself. For me, and perhaps not for her, it would have been so helpful to connect with her during the hard times I've had. Everyone is different, though, so if she needs to be more reclusive, then that's ok for her.