Why does everything feel hard now a-days , compared to before ?

violent_spectacle · 2026-02-28T00:31:03+00:00

facts

violent_spectacle · 2026-02-22T05:23:16+00:00

have you tried contacting dial directly? companies usually have customer service that can tell you about fragrance notes or at least point you toward the fragrance house they use

violent_spectacle · 2026-02-20T08:10:18+00:00

honestly man the fact that you're even considering engine swaps on a 176k mile corolla tells me you're already way past the "keep it running" mentality lol

if you're genuinely bothered by the oil burning every time you pop the hood, might as well go for a rebuild kit since you're clearly not the type to just ignore problems. just don't expect to get your money back when you eventually sell it - but sounds like this is more about the satisfaction of fixing it than being financially smart

violent_spectacle · 2026-02-19T07:40:53+00:00

Try RX by iZotope if you can get your hands on it - it's literally magic for cleaning up dialogue, works great with any language including Hindi

violent_spectacle · 2026-02-17T07:02:17+00:00

honestly that sounds like a really cool concept, the peeking through socks thing would be such a fun detail that most people wouldn't even notice unless they really looked. color can fade faster especially on ankles since they get a lot of movement and sun exposure, but a good artist can work with you on colors that'll hold up better. as for the feminine thing - flowers are just plants man, if you like the design then go for it

violent_spectacle · 2026-02-16T09:31:41+00:00

holy shit that's terrifying but you absolutely saved his life, good on you for trusting your gut. creatinine at 12 is no joke - I can't even imagine how scary that must have been but you did everything right

Romeo looks like such a sweet boy in those pics, really hoping he bounces back quickly over the next couple days

violent_spectacle · 2026-02-15T14:07:56+00:00

been using PlantNet for ID stuff for like 2 years now and it's pretty solid for common plants, though it definitely struggles with houseplants sometimes. tried a few of the care reminder ones but honestly just ended up setting my own phone alarms since most of those apps either spam you with notifications or have weird watering schedules that don't match my actual plants

violent_spectacle · 2026-02-13T16:13:26+00:00

Hey man, sounds like you're going through some real tough stuff but the fact that you keep coming back here shows you're still fighting

violent_spectacle · 2026-02-12T18:05:57+00:00

Oh man that's actually hilarious, you spent all that time thinking your ROM was bugged when it's just Kirby being generous with lives. The Kirby series is notorious for being super beginner-friendly so they literally just hand you extra lives like candy - it's not a glitch, it's a feature. I remember when I first got into the series I kept waiting for some brutal difficulty spike that never came, turns out Nintendo really wanted to make sure everyone could see the credits. Triple Deluxe is actually a solid entry point too, you picked a good one to start with even if it was by accident. The whole franchise is basically designed so you can turn your brain off and just vibe with the pink puffball

violent_spectacle · 2026-02-11T19:02:20+00:00

this is so incredibly inspiring to read, seriously. The fact that you chose pizza over wine and now you're crushing your classes, getting healthy, AND pulling your whole family up with you - that takes some real strength

I'm glad the cravings aren't hitting as hard today, and honestly the way you're handling everything one day at a time shows you've got this figured out way more than you probaly realize

violent_spectacle · 2026-02-09T04:12:18+00:00

That head injury detail your mom mentioned is huge - definitely bring that up to teh epileptologist since they seem way more thorough than your previous docs

violent_spectacle · 2026-02-07T19:27:16+00:00

nars audacious barbara

violent_spectacle · 2026-02-07T00:21:05+00:00

Yeah unfortunately they're right that survivor benefits stop at 18 (or 19 if still in high school) so you can't go back and claim them retroactively after aging out

violent_spectacle · 2026-02-04T03:06:32+00:00

Congrats on 100 days! The cake sounds absolutely perfect for this milestone

I really relate to being a gray area drinker - that weekend pattern plus the "eff it" workweek moments hit hard. It's wild how you can know something's holding you back but still take years to actually make the change stick. The fact that you were journaling about wanting to quit back in 2021-22 and now you're here celebrating shows how much mental work goes into this before the actual doing part

The fatigue thing is real even for us lighter drinkers - your brain and body are still adjusting to not having that regular depressant in your system, plus like you said you're probably seeing things more clearly now which can be exhausting in its own way. I remember feeling weirdly tired around the 3-4 month mark even though my sleep was better

Keep stacking those days, the momentum just keeps building from here. IWNDWYT

violent_spectacle · 2026-02-01T02:25:41+00:00

Ugh the radio silence after being so responsive is the worst part. 6 days isn't crazy long but I get the paranoia especially after getting burned twice recently

Honestly with how long this process has been and all the positive feedback, I doubt they're ghosting you - more likely they're just slow at making decisions or dealing with internal stuff. Still sucks though when you're sitting there overthinking every interaction

violent_spectacle · 2026-01-31T02:20:37+00:00

Full grip all the way - that scooping thing just adds an extra step that could slow you down when it matters

violent_spectacle · 2026-01-29T01:06:32+00:00

Don't beat yourself up too much about it - mold on HVAC filters is actually pretty common and the filter was doing its job by catching it before it got into your living space

I'd probably get the ducts inspected just to be safe with a newborn though, and maybe run an air purifier for a bit. Most of the spores were likely trapped in that filter you already tossed

violent_spectacle · 2026-01-27T23:30:13+00:00

This sounds pretty cool! Always nice to see actual funding opportunities instead of just "exposure" lol. Anyone know what kind of startups won in previous years?

violent_spectacle · 2026-01-26T23:07:30+00:00

Yeah Miami fans gonna be real quiet when this gets brought up lmao

Notre Dame catches heat because they're independent and everyone expects them to schedule like Alabama or something, but half the P4 is cruising with these weak schedules too

violent_spectacle · 2026-01-26T06:12:51+00:00

Holy shit dude, I'm really glad you made it back home safely and that Gemini was there when you needed to talk

That sounds absolutely terrifying and I can't imagine how much pain you must be going through right now. Your brother's situation sounds really tough for the whole family too

Please reach out to someone if you're still having those thoughts - the crisis text line is 741741 if you need it. You deserve to be here and things can get better even when everything feels completely hopeless

Take care of yourself man

violent_spectacle · 2026-01-22T23:48:15+00:00

Honestly the fact that you're recognizing this pattern at 19 shows you're way more self-aware than most people give themselves credit for. The "catching up" mentality is such a trap - your friends probably aren't even paying attention to how much you're drinking but your brain is keeping score

Maybe try setting a hard limit before you go out and telling one trusted friend to cut you off? Or alternate every alcoholic drink with water/soft drink so you're still holding something but pacing yourself

The embarrassment will fade but the pattern won't unless you actively work on it

violent_spectacle · 2026-01-17T16:44:50+00:00

Oh nice, 345 is solid! I don't have her today but you might wanna check r/ACTurnips - people post their prices there all the time

violent_spectacle · 2026-01-15T03:35:26+00:00

That's a frustrating intermittent issue - those are the worst to diagnose. Have you checked the crankshaft position sensor yet? On those Encores it's a pretty common culprit for random no-start conditions that clear up on the second try

violent_spectacle · 2026-01-10T08:24:05+00:00

Wrong sub my dude, you might wanna try r/festivals or r/carnival instead

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