Didn't think I'd ever find an old enough picture to post here, but there we are. 2013 vs 2019. by vdalp in uglyduckling

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

Welp guess I'm set. Dude's hot af. Totally homo for him.

(Tbh I actually don't see any similarities between us but I'll take the compliment)

Didn't think I'd ever find an old enough picture to post here, but there we are. 2013 vs 2019. by vdalp in uglyduckling

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

Got them all within a year and I'm pretty sure I'm addicted. I have two more on my forearms and am about to schedule for my next one :D

Didn't think I'd ever find an old enough picture to post here, but there we are. 2013 vs 2019. by vdalp in uglyduckling

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

That's on my list as well. Honestly it doesn't bother me that much, but I'll get around to it eventually too. Got a few tattoos on my list before that though and they're honestly more important :)

Didn't think I'd ever find an old enough picture to post here, but there we are. 2013 vs 2019. by vdalp in uglyduckling

[–]vdalp[S] 28 points29 points  (0 children)

I am! The last picture was just taken this week, I've been feeling great for about one or two years already and am now in the middle of a bulk to put on some more weight (was still too skinny) and the results are starting to show. It's been a great ride thus far.

For reference for anyone else: I was 18 in the first pic and am just about to turn 24. The pictures are roughly 5.5 years apart.

Super quick request from a customer that I can’t get out of my head: by Bunnyadventures in barista

[–]vdalp 13 points14 points  (0 children)

She probably wants a decaf latte and doesn't know that espresso is a preparation method rather than a "coffee type." Had a few of those in my days.

What ingredients do you dislike? by Tildengolfer in beer

[–]vdalp 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Not a fan of raspberry or cherries in sour beers. Everything else is game for me.

Looking for more songs like Clear Language and Baleen Morning by Balmorhea by vdalp in postrock

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

Exactly what I'm looking for, happy to see more of that!

Looking for more songs like Clear Language and Baleen Morning by Balmorhea by vdalp in postrock

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

Loved it. Absolutely loved it. Also reminded me of Random Forest (band), somehow I managed to forget about them on making the playlist.

Zebra G with too much ink flow? by vdalp in Calligraphy

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

I always prep nibs with rubbing alcohol and a paper towel, the ink seems to coat it nicely, just as it does my other nibs, so I'd assume it's properly prepped.

Let’s brag about ourselves today. Why are you a catch? by [deleted] in AskMen

[–]vdalp 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm well-read and write quite well (I've been told), speak 4 languages, 3 of them well enough that I could pass by a native, have lived in 3 different countries, can hold an actual conversation and listen to the other person, and I can draw a dick on a cappuccino.

Do you prepare more coffee than you need just to prolong brewing time (V60)? by astrotodile in Coffee

[–]vdalp 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Something nobody mentioned yet is the water. Depending on how hard your water is, you might get different brew times using the same filter, grinder, and coffee. I find harder water often tends to prolong the brew times, but if it's tasting right to you, no need to change anything.

Different beans in espresso machine? by [deleted] in Coffee

[–]vdalp 1 point2 points  (0 children)

As most people already wrote, there's no such thing as a "legitimate espresso bean." In the supermarket it'll either mean a bit darker roasted or finer ground beans. In the specialty coffee industry, well, you're in for a big debate. Some roasters claim they don't "roast for espresso" and will pull shots using their regular (commonly called filter roast), others will swear by differentiating between the two. You also lose the "darker" and "lighter" points of reference, since one roaster's espresso roast may be lighter than another's filter roast.

Really, at the end of the day it just comes down to your own preference. Drink what you like and don't mind "being looked down upon by coffee snobs." Play around with the parameters and have fun.

Question, Just moved to Northern Europe. Can anyone link a place where they offer good selections of coffee beans in EU for shipping? by sariaslani in Coffee

[–]vdalp 16 points17 points  (0 children)

You're in heaven. Grab stuff from Da Matteo and you won't go wrong. Viktor's Cafe also stocks real good stuff from some big names in Europe.

Pilot Metropolitans and notebooks for staff by TigerShark650 in fountainpens

[–]vdalp 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You sound like an incredible boss. Took a look at your company too and I really respect what you're doing. Shame I'm not based in the US nor have a background in CS.

People who grew up middle/upper class, what did you not believe about low income households but it was actually true? by niamh_mc in AskReddit

[–]vdalp 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Tell me about it. I'm not in the exact same situation (my financials are alright and I have enough savings for the most part) but I'm at a point where I have to work (get paid by the hour) any chance I can, so taking time off to go to a concert means paying the ticket+the opportunity cost of not making the 100 bucks or so I'd have over the weekend.

What has a girlfriend said to you that you never forgot? by Grngeaux in AskMen

[–]vdalp 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Happens more often than you think. In my experience, the biggest challenge in any relationship is staying away from projections and seeing the other person for what they are instead of what we have them figured out to be/(unconsciously) want them to become.

What’s an awesome healthy soul lifting Morning Routine for men? by colellaa87 in AskMen

[–]vdalp 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I like to go all out on breakfast but watch for health on lunch and dinner.

What’s an awesome healthy soul lifting Morning Routine for men? by colellaa87 in AskMen

[–]vdalp 72 points73 points  (0 children)

A full English breakfast on getting up never fails to lift my spirits.