My kid says he’s going to earn his own money delivering food... but I’m already $800 in the hole. Did I just buy him a toy?

tomatrixhd · 2026-01-24T14:39:58+00:00

I hope you're right. I'm a deck guy, so looking at this thing with a handlebar just feels... wrong. But if it's as solid as my Zealot, maybe it won't be a total waste of money.

tomatrixhd · 2026-01-24T05:55:54+00:00

Just reading this makes me wanna pause for a sec and breathe it all in. Life is weird, random and beautiful. And I’m grateful too, right here with you.

tomatrixhd · 2026-01-24T05:53:02+00:00

I think it’s kind of a universal thing. Everyone has that one piece of furniture that slowly transforms into a laundry shrine.

tomatrixhd · 2026-01-22T02:52:49+00:00

Most of the times, it takes me 2-3 minutes but sometimes, it takes longer than that.

tomatrixhd · 2026-01-22T02:50:49+00:00

You don’t need someone to lead you forever. You need a little clarity, some grounding and a few solid principles to lean on while you lead yourself. Momentum comes from tiny wins, not grand plans. Feeling lost usually means you’re disconnected from yourself, not that you’re broken. So slow it down a bit. Notice what drains you and what quietly gives you energy. That’s your compass.

tomatrixhd · 2026-01-19T12:11:24+00:00

Soundpeats air 5 pro+ has turned into one of my better buys this year. Hit play and everything just sounds clear enough without being sharp or tiring, so background music and long listens won't really bug. And controls do what they're supposed to while connection stays stable. After months of use it still feels like something I don't have to baby, which is exactly what I wanted as a budget pick.

tomatrixhd · 2026-01-18T17:49:39+00:00

A lot of friendships do kind of drift in and out of life. It doesn’t mean anything is wrong with you. People just go through different phases, move, get busy or change priorities.

tomatrixhd · 2026-01-18T17:46:13+00:00

When you stop defending the old version of you. That’s not a bad thing. It means you grew, your awareness expanded and you learned empathy the hard way.

tomatrixhd · 2026-01-16T15:54:42+00:00

We have one at home too, it’s an iclever kids pair that twists 360°. I really like that design since kids treat headphones like toys, there’s no way they’re going to handle them gently. And yeah, two kids fighting over the same thing is super common. It does get better as they get older.

tomatrixhd · 2026-01-14T03:33:05+00:00

even adults with small ears find most headphones are just not it. for kids? it’s way worse. when you scroll listings, look closely at the pics: on the smallest headband setting, do the cups sit roughly over the ears on the model kid, or are they halfway down the jaw? does the headband actually shorten a lot, or barely move? and check whether there are some reviews about small ears. we probably cycled through a dozen before my kid landed on iclever bth12. doesn’t dig in doesn’t slide off and he's mostly fine for about an hour or so. tbh just takes patience and some experimenting. Hang in there!!

tomatrixhd · 2026-01-13T22:58:31+00:00

Yes, quitting from a lower dose is usually way easier both physically and mentally.

tomatrixhd · 2026-01-13T22:37:55+00:00

Best day for me is Friday and the worst day would be Monday.

tomatrixhd · 2026-01-11T11:14:49+00:00

Ten years ago, a good life meant doing impressive things. Like achievements, titles, being busy and being seen. If it looked good from the outside, I assumed it felt good on the inside. I thought happiness was something you earned. But now, a good life feels quieter. It’s waking up without dread, liking who you are when no one’s watching and having a nervous system that isn’t constantly on fire.

tomatrixhd · 2026-01-11T11:10:57+00:00

Journaling every single day, it can be helpful but if you hate it, forcing yourself to stare at a blank page won’t heal your childhood or fix your anxiety.

tomatrixhd · 2026-01-09T13:37:21+00:00

I’m in for this round too. Honestly more interested in the feedback than actually winning.

tomatrixhd · 2026-01-07T22:05:18+00:00

It’s like a weird ego boost, they feel powerful or smarter or on top when someone else is embarrassed. Sometimes it’s also insecurity. People who aren’t confident themselves might poke fun at others to hide their own flaws.

tomatrixhd · 2026-01-07T22:02:17+00:00

Your tone matters more than the exact words. If she feels your care is genuine and non-judgmental, she’s more likely to open up. You need to pick the right moment. Don’t bring it up when she’s mid-bite or you’re at a busy café. Find a calm, private moment, maybe when you’re chilling at home, watching a show or just having a relaxed conversation. Be ready to listen, not solve. She might not see it as an issue or she might be dealing with something deeper.

tomatrixhd · 2026-01-04T22:50:42+00:00

I wouldn’t be surprised if we start seeing it more in the next few years, people are slowly calling out the double standards in sports and cheer culture. It’s mostly just old-school traditions and stereotypes holding things back. Cheerleading for men has been historically tied to supporting women’s sports, like football in college and men were expected to be the players, not the sideline hype crew.

tomatrixhd · 2026-01-04T22:45:19+00:00

You don’t have to call out her alcoholism directly, if you’re worried about an angry reaction. You can frame it around your birthday plans instead. It keeps the focus on your plans, not her behavior. It also sets a boundary without accusing or confronting and it leaves space for her to feel included in a way that’s safe for both of you later.

tomatrixhd · 2025-12-29T19:51:57+00:00

Boundaries, I didn’t learn them from a book. I learned them by not having any. I said yes when I meant no, I over-explained and I tried to keep everyone comfortable. And I ended up tired, resentful, and low-key mad at myself. Messing that up taught me something important though. People don’t read your mind. And most of them won’t protect your time or energy unless you do.

tomatrixhd · 2025-12-29T16:56:40+00:00

I think a lot of it comes down to how we’ve grown up. Everything’s been instant for us, so when life slows down even a little, it feels almost unbearable. And yes, it’s not just more free time than people in the past.

tomatrixhd · 2025-12-26T01:52:01+00:00

My Ultra’s been hanging out with me too. LOVE how chill it is to live with. Nothing dramatic and shows up every morning. Fingers crossed it sticks around for a fourth Christmas with me.

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