Looking for advice or maybe just commiseration? My 6 month old hates napping unless he’s latched to the breast and held.
We still nurse to sleep at night and then I’ll lay him down in his cot asleep. I know this is a big sleep training no-no, but it works for us for now. Sometimes he’ll have a false start or two at the beginning of the night, but after that he usually sleeps through pretty well.
I’m happy with nights. BUT daytime sleep has gotten pretty frustrating. He nurses to sleep for naps as well. In the past I used to sometimes be able to transfer him into the cot asleep, but since turning 5M, he always wakes.
So I end up just holding him for all his naps. If I can unlatch him I will, but often he has the breast all nap too and snack-naps.
I love the snuggles but am also desperate to put him down for at least 1 nap a day so I can cook some food or do some chores or eat.
Schedule - for bedtime he sleeps ~8pm-6am. He takes 3 naps with WWs of ~ 2.25-2.5-2.5-3. He usually gets ~10 hours of night sleep and 2.5-3 of day sleep.
I tried “give baby a chance” from PLS but he just cried the whole 20 mins and didn’t make any progress falling asleep. I don’t really have the heart to do more crying-intensive approaches right now. (This might change if night sleep deteriorates.)
He’ll sometimes take a dummy (pacifier) but not usually.
He’ll fall asleep in the carrier not feeding, but those naps are shorter than the nursing-contact ones he usually does.
Is there a way to slowly transition to non-boob naps? Feeling pretty stuck and it stresses me that I can’t comfortably leave him with another caretaker bc of the nap issue.
Has anyone faced this? Do they grow out of it naturally?

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I see my boyfriend in just a few days, I’ll be taking the bus and train to his city and we’ll be staying at his house, usually he comes to my city and we stay at an Airbnb but money is tight.
We don’t have much money to do a lot of things and I’ll be there from Friday-Tuesday. But I wanna try and figure something out. We’ve discussed trying to budget for a movie, or going out for a walk or something. We’ll probably have to only eat at his house but usually when we visit we eat fast food and go out to restaurants, he only cooks breakfast. So it’ll be a huge change for us and I’m nervous but also just happy to be able to see him. But I would like more things to do with him. I just don’t know what we could do?

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living in Singapore, indian, taking the IB in november this year! I'm planning to list anthropology and politics as my top 2 major options in the common app, but I'd like to pursue an independent major.
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Summer internship at XXX Law Firm, rated my country's best law firm in the YYYY prestigious ranking.

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Wrote a political essay for the John Locke Essay Competition in 2022. Awarded a high commendation, in the top 16 out of the hundreds that applied.

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Taught English online to Syrians affected by the war and lacking opportunity + resources. Created lesson plans, practices and activities.

1. Research: Anthropological Researcher

My interest in anthropology led me to conduct research on South Asian migrant labourers in my country and their sense of belonging, supervised by a teacher.

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My interest in film led me to conduct a full-length research on the portrayal of gendered dynamics in Indian Parallel Cinema, supervised by a teacher.

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Planned a full-length screenplay pitch for production. Selected to attend an Artist-in-Residence program at the International Centre of the Arts based on the merit of my pitch.

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I have work experience in F&B as well as retail: handle relations with customers, represent a brand, provide services such as food service, cashiering etc.

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Managed instagram accounts for student-organised film showcases. Posted publicity promotions, details on the films, and attracted public attention. Both events sold out and had good social media engagement.

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Helped my mum (a homemaker) create her own catering service. Liaised with customers, handled logistics and advertised the service.
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Please bear with me for how I word this question, because I feel so guilty for even asking it.
I grew up with a brother who is has high functioning autism. Great at science, low social skills, obvious stims and obsessive conversational topics etc. Most people who meet him realise fairly quickly he’s very smart and that he’s autistic.
Unfortunately, as their attempt to cut him slack as a kid, my parents often blamed his bad behaviour on his autism, and from my perspective, rarely disciplined him and instead told me that I “know what he’s like” and that I just need to “accept his behaviour and not be the one to react”.
Here’s where I have a genuine question, and I apologise if I’m not asking it in a politically correct way… how do you distinguish between anti social autistic behaviour and someone just being mean? Because I’ve often felt that my brother’s behaviour goes well beyond autism. But because I’ve always been told that it’s all autism, I now feel this guilty confusion, not knowing when I’m being harsh on him and when I’m just letting someone treat me badly.
My brother is stone cold. He’s mean spirited about my dad, me and his friends. He refuses to help others, even when they beg for his help. If you tell him he’s hurt you, he’ll scream at you. I’ve never heard him apologise. Ive never seen him remorseful. He thinks most people are stupid. He refuses to let my parents in his house - but his wife’s parents are allowed inside. He barely sees my dad except to get free childcare for his baby who he refuses to socialise. He laughs at and mocks people. He definitely doesnt understand other people’s feelings but he doesn’t ask how people are feeling if he can’t read a room, and if you tell him, he ignores you or yells at you.
My mum has dementia and he’s never once offered to help my dad and I with her care, never asked a question about her care, nor has he ever thanked me for managing her case full time on top of full time work and my own relationship and life. This has been weighing on me.
Then, this weekend happened… and I’m now left baffled and wondering what autism even looks like. I really don’t mean to upset anyone, I just genuinely feel like I don’t have a safe space to ask the question in the context of my brother, “what of his behaviour is autism?”
This weekend, it was my father’s birthday weekend away with our entire extended family. My dad has had a hard two years caring for mum so all my cousins and aunts showed up to give him the love he deserves. Not only did my brother never offer to help me organise a thing when I spent months planning it, but he turned up late and refused to go to planned activities. Dad goes above and beyond for him all the time.
Out of four days, he turned up for one day and during that day he turned up to one event for two hours. The event he showed up to was a 50 person dinner where id prepared a speech and a slideshow and a cake for dad. My brother and his wife and child arrived, ordered and ate dinner before every person in the family, and did not speak to anyone. (I should mention I was also sharing 50% of mums care with my dad on top of organising 30-50 people over four days and my brother didn’t offer her so much as a drink when he ordered his own private meal). When everyone started ordering food and sitting down, he then said he was going to leave because he was tired. I finally put my foot down and said that he had to stay for the speech and the slideshow for dad. He rolled his eyes and then proceeded to line up a series of chairs and lie horizontally on them and sleep through everyone’s dinner, the speeches and my slideshow. He couldn’t see how this wasn’t him showing up
Reddit, please help me to understand this behaviour, my childhood has me so confused. Thank you so much.

Crumbl cookies. Are they fully cooked? Are they underdone? Is a cookie like a steak- can it be "rare" and still be considered cooked? Are there health concerns with the very soft (seemingly undercooked) dough in the middle?
If you go to the Crumbl subreddit, you will be crucified for suggesting that the cookies are underdone. Are they upset because they genuinely are fully cooked, or are they defensive simply becaus they enjoy the cookies being undercooked?
Please someone with the actual knowledge on food/ food safety/ what is considered a done cookie help me

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News Link: https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2024/05/14/2881828/0/en/Dyadic-Announces-First-Quarter-2024-Financial-Results-and-Highlights-Recent-Company-Progress.html
Human Health Sector

• Final Clinical Study Report has been issued for the First-In-Human Phase 1 clinical trial demonstrating safety and antibody response for DYAI-100, a recombinant protein receptor binding domain booster vaccine candidate for protection against COVID-19 infection
• Entered into several fully funded vaccine and antibody projects covering more than twelve targets, five of which are funded by two of the top ten pharmaceutical companies
• Successfully expressed a H1N1 influenza antigen in our collaboration with the Vaccine and Immunotherapy Center (“VIC”) at Massachusetts General Hospital
• Announced strategic partnership to develop affordable rabies prophylactics and vaccines using C1-cell protein production platform
• Published a manuscript of preclinical studies on C1 produced monoclonal antibody in non-human primates and hamsters in prestigious peer-reviewed journal Nature Communications
• Advanced collaboration with Israel Institute for Biological Research (IIBR) targeting bio-threats and emerging disease solutions
• C1 produced adjuvanted recombinant ferritin nanoparticle H5N1 “Bird Flu” human vaccine candidate demonstrated a strong immune response in animal studies

Animal Health Sector

• C1 produced adjuvanted recombinant ferritin nanoparticle H5N1 “Bird Flu” human vaccine candidate demonstrated a strong immune response in animal studies for potential use in poultry, cattle and other animals
• Expanded collaboration with Phibro/Abic to develop vaccines and treatments for companion and livestock animal diseases

Alternative Proteins Sector

• Executed a term sheet to utilize our microbial protein production platforms to develop production strains for the production of recombinant serum albumin
• Advanced development of 6 product candidates for non-pharmaceutical applications utilizing the Dapibus™ platform technology

Corporate

• Closed a $6.0 million convertible note in a private placement, with a conversion price of $1.79 and no warrants
• Appointed Mr. Patrick Lucy as Board Chairman and Mr. Joe Hazelton as Chief Operating Officer
• Cash and investment grade securities of $12.1 million as of March 31, 2024
• Financial results and business update conference call scheduled for 5:00 p.m. ET today

JUPITER, Fla., May 14, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dyadic International, Inc. (“Dyadic”, “we”, “us”, “our”, or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: DYAI), a biotechnology company focused on the efficient large-scale manufacture of proteins for use in human and animal vaccines and therapeutics, as well as non-pharmaceutical applications including food, nutrition, and wellness, today announced its financial results for the first quarter of 2024 and highlighted recent Company progress.
“We continue to execute our business strategy to focus on near-term pharmaceutical and non-pharmaceutical applications for our proprietary and patented C1 and Dapibus™ protein production platforms and pipeline products,” said Mr. Mark Emalfarb, President and CEO of Dyadic. “One of our key highlights was the successful completion of a Phase 1 clinical trial that met its primary endpoint of safety and reactogenicity affirming the safety of proteins produced by Dyadic's C1 platform in humans. We believe this milestone not only establishes the safety of our platform but also provides a solid foundation for C1 technology’s future applications in human and animal vaccines and therapeutics. With the H5N1 ('Bird Flu') virus outbreaks in poultry and U.S. dairy cows, along with one recent human case, we are seeing an increasing interest in our H5N1 'Bird Flu' ferritin nanoparticle human vaccine candidate, developed with ViroVax. Additional animal studies indicate that the vaccine candidate has the potential to generate high neutralizing antibodies for use in cattle. Our Q1 2024 achievements demonstrate our ongoing commitment to enhancing our microbial platforms for diverse applications, and our dedication to improving health for humans and animals, while tackling the challenges of sustainable food production.”
Mr. Emalfarb continued, “As we progress into the second quarter, our Company continues to focus on enhancing the Dapibus™ platform, designed specifically for non- pharmaceutical uses in industries such as food, nutrition, health, and other bioproducts. To accomplish this goal, we have honed our business development strategy, focusing on key areas where our technologies can deliver the greatest impact with shorter commercialization timelines. Our strategy includes simultaneously targeting multiple offtakes for a single product in several corresponding business segments and seeking out new opportunities that are in line with our strategy.”
Joe Hazelton, Dyadic’s Chief Operating Officer, elaborated, “In addition to operational advancements, we also strengthened our financial position with the issuance of $6.0 million in convertible notes, which will be used to accelerate and exploit our strategic objective of near-term revenue generating products and commercialization opportunities for pharmaceutical and non-pharmaceutical applications. We believe that product opportunities such as recombinant human albumin and alpha-lactalbumin provide Dyadic with multiple monetization opportunities as a licensed product or cell line in pharmaceutical, diagnostic, and food applications. We are confident that our strong position, both financially and scientifically, will enable us to implement our business plans with improved capabilities and resources. We are enthusiastic about our future prospects and remain committed to providing value to our customers and stakeholders.”
Recent Company Progress
Corporate Events:

• On March 8, 2024, the Company issued an aggregate principal amount of $6.0 million of its 8.0% Senior Secured Convertible Promissory Notes due March 8, 2027 (the “Convertible Notes”) in a private placement in reliance on the exemption from registration provided by Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. The purchasers of the Convertible Notes include immediate family members and family trusts related to Mark Emalfarb, our President and Chief Executive Officer and a member of our Board of Directors, including The Francisco Trust, an existing holder of more than 5% of the Company’s outstanding common stock.
• On March 28, 2024, the Company announced changes in the leadership roles of the Board and senior management team: the appointment of Mr. Patrick Lucy as Chairman of Board of Directors and promotion of Mr. Joe Hazelton to Chief Operating Officer.

~Human Health Sector~
DYAI-100 Phase 1 Clinical Trial
DYAI-100, a C1-SARS-CoV-2 recombinant protein RBD vaccine candidate, is the first C1-expressed protein tested in humans. The Phase 1 randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial was designed as a first-in-human trial to assess the clinical safety and antibody response of DYAI-100, produced using the C1 platform and administered as a booster vaccine at two single dose levels in healthy volunteers. Following regulatory clearance from the South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA), the trial was initiated in 1Q 2023, with the last patient visit occurring in 3Q 2023. On November 29, 2023, the Company announced the top-line safety results, indicating that the study has met its primary endpoint that both the low and high dose levels of the vaccine are safe and well tolerated among participants. Additionally, the vaccine has been shown to induce immune responses at both dose levels, suggesting its potential efficacy in generating protective immunity against the target virus. The study has been finalized, and the final Clinical Study Report has been issued, demonstrating that the DYAI-100 vaccine met its primary endpoint of safety and reactogenicity.

• In April 2024, Dyadic and its development partner ViroVax reported pre-clinical animal testing on a ferritin nanoparticle H5N1 bird flu recombinant protein human vaccine candidate that demonstrated a strong immune response in rabbits. The potential vaccine combines Dyadic’s C1 single step ferritin nanoparticle H5N1 antigen production with a novel adjuvant from ViroVax. Additional animal studies are being carried out that preliminarily show that this H5N1 bird flu vaccine has the potential to be used in humans.
• Successfully expressed H1N1 influenza antigen in the fully funded research collaboration with the Vaccine and Immunotherapy Center (“VIC”) at Massachusetts General Hospital to express vaccine antigens for influenza A and other infectious diseases, as part of a US $5.88 million award from the Department of Defense (“DoD”).
• On March 25, 2024, the Company entered a funded research collaboration with a top ten pharmaceutical company to develop a vaccine antigen and a monoclonal antibody produced from the C1 technology.
• In March 2024, a manuscript of preclinical studies on C1-produced monoclonal antibody in non-human primates and hamsters was published in the prestigious peer-reviewed journal Nature Communications. A non-human primate challenge study completed dosing of a C1-produced COVID-19 monoclonal antibody (mAb) that had previously demonstrated broad neutralization and protection against Omicron (BA.1 and BA.2) and the other earlier variants of concern in hamsters. Preliminary results obtained from the challenge study with the SARS-CoV-2 Delta virus on non-human primates demonstrated potential high protection. This was the first time a C1-produced monoclonal antibody was used in a non-human primate study validating the safety and efficacy of a C1 produced antibody for infectious diseases.
• On February 28, 2024, the Company’s Dutch subsidiary, Dyadic Nederland BV, entered into a strategic partnership agreement and collaboration with Rabian BV (“Rabian”), a Dutch innovative SME founded by experienced entrepreneurs and vaccine scientists. Awarded by Eurostars for the AVATAR project, a part of the European Partnership on Innovative SMEs (small and medium-sized enterprises), and co-funded by the European Union through Horizon Europe. Rabian will use the total funding of approximately Є1.7 million leveraging its expertise in virology to develop a rabies vaccine using Dyadic’s C1 protein production platform to tackle the challenges posed by rabies, particularly in lower- and middle-income countries. Dyadic is expected to receive an equity stake in Rabian, fully funded research and development costs, and specified product milestones and royalties upon commercialization.
• On February 21, 2024, the Company announced it has advanced its collaboration with the IIBR and its commercial arm Life Science Research Israel (LSRI), to target emerging disease solutions. This partnership aims to leverage Dyadic’s expertise in microbial platforms for flexible scale protein bioproduction and the IIBR’s antibodies and antigens discovery capabilities to develop and manufacture innovative solutions for addressing emerging diseases and potential bio-threats. Through this collaboration, both parties are working towards the development of effective treatments and vaccines to combat global health challenges with the intention of future commercialization (to date, the framework is non-binding and subject to the execution of a binding agreement to be negotiated by the parties) through collaborative out-licensing initiatives.
• On February 13, 2024, the Company announced a strategic partnership with Cygnus Technologies®, part of Maravai LifeSciences®, who have developed the C1 Host Cell Protein ELISA Kit for the quality release of products produced using Dyadic’s protein expression platforms. The C1 Host Cell Protein ELISA Kit is now available for purchase on Cygnus Technologies website under Fungal HCP ELISA kits tab.
• On February 6, 2024, the Company announced it signed a fully funded evaluation agreement including a commercial option with an undisclosed leading global biopharmaceutical company to design and produce recombinant proteins using Dyadic’s C1 microbial protein production platform.

~Animal Health Sector~

• On March 15, 2024, the Company expanded its collaboration with Phibro Animal Health/Abic Biological Laboratories Ltd to develop vaccines and treatments for companion and livestock animal diseases.
• C1 produced adjuvanted recombinant ferritin nanoparticle H5N1 “Bird Flu” human vaccine candidate demonstrated a strong immune response in animal studies for potential use in poultry, cattle and other animals.
  • The H5N1 C1 produced bird flu ferritin nanoparticle vaccine elicits high neutralizing antibodies against all three virus isolates (including Texas) of the H5 virus in livestock.

~Alternative Proteins Sector~
Dyadic is advancing a pipeline of differentiated product candidates that leverage its microbial protein production platforms, including Dapibus™ which have demonstrated the ability and efficiency to enable the rapid development and large-scale manufacture of proteins at low cost in a wide range of non-pharmaceutical applications and commercial use.
Cell Culture Media Products

• In March 2024, the Company executed a term sheet with a large global albumin manufacturer and distributor to develop and license Dyadic’s recombinant serum albumin. The Company’s animal-free recombinant serum albumin projects were initiated in late 2022 using Dyadic pharmaceutical cell lines for use in potential therapeutic, product development, research, and/or diagnostic human and animal pharmaceutical applications. The Company has completed the initial analysis of its recombinant albumin products and has Certificates of Analysis for recombinant human and bovine albumin that demonstrate comparability to reference standards used in the testing.
• In March 2024, the Company entered into a co-promotion agreement with Biftek Co. for the promotion of growth media supplement for cell culture.
• The Company is undergoing a project to produce recombinant transferrin for use in cell culture media for the alternative protein industry.
• The Company is currently sampling recombinant bovine albumin for application testing as growth media for the cultured meat industry.

Non-animal Dairy Products

• As previously announced, in September 2023, the Company entered into a development and exclusive license agreement to commercialize certain non-animal dairy enzymes used in the production of food products using Dapibus™ and received an upfront payment of $0.6 million in October 2023. The Company believes it has achieved the specified target yield level required for a milestone payment upon verification by its partner, and the development of a second enzyme is progressing as planned.
• The Company has developed a highly productive strain and is actively sampling recombinant alpha-lactalbumin, a whey protein, and is currently negotiating several development and commercialization agreements.
• The Company is undergoing a beta-lactoglobulin animal-free recombinant whey protein project, expected to begin sampling in the late third quarter.
• The Company is undergoing a recombinant lactoferrin project, expected to begin sampling the product in the late second or early third quarter.

Bio Industrial Products

• The Company has developed three enzymes, with plans for two additional enzymes, that have the potential for use in multiple industries, such as dairy, nutrition, biogas, biofuels and biorefining. Several initial targets are under evaluation with interested parties.

Financial Highlights
Cash Position: As of March 31, 2024, cash, cash equivalents, and the carrying value of investment-grade securities, including accrued interest, were approximately $12.1 million compared to $7.3 million as of December 31, 2023.
Revenue: Research and development revenue and license revenue for the three months ended March 31, 2024, decreased to approximately $335,000 compared to $934,000 for the same period a year ago. The decrease in research and development revenue was due to the winding down of several large research collaborations conducted in 2023. For the three months ended March 31, 2024, the Company’s revenue was generated from ten collaborations compared to seven collaborations in the same period a year ago.
Cost of Revenue: Cost of research and development revenue for the three months ended March 31, 2024, decreased to approximately $144,000 compared to $727,000 for the same period a year ago. The decrease in cost of research and development revenue was due to the same reasons as for revenue described above.
R&D Expenses: Research and development expenses for the three months ended March 31, 2024, decreased by 35.5% to approximately $523,000 compared to $811,000 for the same period a year ago. The decrease reflected the winding down of activities related to the Company’s Phase 1 clinical trial of DYAI-100 COVID-19 vaccine candidate and a decrease in the amount of ongoing internal research projects.
G&A Expenses: General and administrative expenses for the three months ended March 31, 2024, increased by 20.9% to approximately $1,789,000 compared to $1,480,000 for the same period a year ago. The increase reflected increases in business development and investor relations expenses of approximately $138,000, audit fees of $99,000, management incentives of $59,000, and other increases of $59,000, offset by decreases in insurance expenses of $29,000 and legal expenses of $17,000.
Loss from Operations: Loss from operations for the three months ended March 31, 2024, slightly increased to $2,126,000, compared to $2,050,000 for the same period a year ago.
Net Loss: Net loss for the three months ended March 31, 2024, was $2,010,000 or $(0.07) per share compared to $956,000 or $(0.03) per share for the same period a year ago. The increase in net loss was derived from the sale of the Company’s equity interest in Alphazyme LLC for $989,000 in 2023.
Conference Call Information: Date: Tuesday, May 14, 2024 Time: 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time Dial-in numbers: Toll Free 877-407-0784 International +1-201-689-8560 Conference ID: 13743568 Webcast link: https://viavid.webcasts.com/starthere.jsp?ei=1650831&tp_key=0f89478e24
An archive of the webcast will be available within 24 hours after completion of the live event and will be accessible on the Investor Relations section of the Company’s website at www.dyadic.com. To access the replay of the webcast, please follow the webcast link above.

OK, I bought a sous vide for colour developing, but I also love to cook with one. I’m worried about using it on food post using it on film. I’ve been thinking about getting a stainless steel container (think commercial kitchens) to put the sous vide into when using as a developing tool. Don’t think the reverse matters as much. I have a couple thermometers I can use for monitoring the water temp outside of the stainless container, in the main part of the box, where the temp matters the most.
Am I way overthinking this? Bought it used for $50. Can absolutely buy another one that’s 100% dedicated to food, if that’s the best option. Just need to know the risks. And if there are any better solutions.
Thanks kindly!

I am at my wit’s end. I haven’t had Chipotle in about five years and had a ridiculous week. I figured that they’re one of the more reliable and pleasant fast food experiences, so I ordered dinner for two on Sunday via the website. What has happened to me next since has been nothing short of Sisyphean. For anonymity and clarity, I’ll be referring to anyone from the customer chat as ‘Pepper’, including Pepper.
The staff was running behind when I got there but handed my bag to me directly by name. The sticker has my name on it. Got home — and the order was wrong. Someone else’s entirely. The vegetarian in my household suddenly had no dinner. Pepper gives me one entree, guac, and queso, via chat. That’s nice!
I go to order again, this time for delivery, and they aren’t able to process any online payments. So I order from Qdoba and I let Chipotle know there is a technical error. A few hours later, I receive two coupons for two more entrees. So now I have three entrees, guac, and queso. This is great and unexpected!
At this point, I’m very happy because I felt I was properly helped despite a rough few orders. But it was another busy week, so last night, I fired up the app and ordered from a different location. And this is where things collapse into pure burrito chaos.
I order my same order as before and apply an entree voucher with a tip. Hmm. The codes are all expired, even though the expiry date is a month in the future. Pepper and Pepper’s CS helper tell me that as a “one-time courtesy” she has placed a credit on my account for two free entrees. Which is great, but I didn’t need that, I needed new coupon codes for the vouchers I had. But — fine. So now I have four entree coupons.
It’s a different location. A brand new experience! I am told that upon arrival, they say that they accidentally made one order wrong, and are remaking it — they’re paying attention!! They care!! I am relieved and excited and very hungry.
The orders are wrong again. It is 11pm and I am once again, speaking with my new best friend, Pepper. But this time, Pepper’s helper is absolutely telling me that I am fucking with her for free food — she informs me that there are actually several vouchers in my account, which I knew, and she cannot add more. Okay, I get that, system limitations. Fine.
Can you refund my order? She cannot! But she can let the “leadership team” know how disappointed I am and ominously informs me that “the next time I am at that location, I will certainly not be disappointed,” but at this point, I’m looking at going to a third and new Chipotle if I absolutely must. She tells me to place the order in-person next time, which was not feasible for this particular two occasions. But, fine, Pepper, I’ll kiss Brian Niccol’s billionaire booty if it means my burrito bowl is correct.
I try to break the situation down further, and let Pepper know that the free vouchers are actually for several prior issues, and that I’d like to know what can be done on this occasion, given that once more, 50% of my household is again unable to eat the dinner I ordered. She repeats her stance on the leadership team in increasingly bizarre non-sequiters.
When will they get back to me? She has no idea! Will they reach out to me? Rest assured that your feedback is heard! Pepper, that doesn’t tell me if they’ll reach out to me. I finally release myself from Pepper after an earnest 45min of back and forth, trying to determine if there is any resolution beyond paying Chipotle money to randomly generate food for me, and I eat a bagel and I go to bed. I make the bagel for myself and unwrap it. To my surprise, it is exactly what I made when I made it, which confirms that I am not stuck in a strange, Chipotle-mutating reality.
So what’s next? Chipotle clearly thinks I’m bilking them one $20 burrito at a time, and I am absolutely astonished at the level of insanity that I have had to jump through to simply let someone know that I need a complete and correct order placed so that I can pick it up, digest it, excrete it, and move on with my life. I have spent more time communicating with Pepper this week than I have with my own parents.
I need to be released from this hellish Chipotle time loop. I don’t even want Chipotle anymore. I don’t want free Chipotle or compensated Chipotle or randomly-generated Chipotle. I want real currency so that I can purchase food at a completely different place and never, ever think about Chipotle again.
Chipotle: this is systemic and clearly affects you on a corporate level. Disciplining your underpaid workers for issues occurring on a corporate level will not suffice. Four issues on the website, mobile app, and at two separate store locations is so embarrassing to see. We used to love you in grad school. This is disgraceful and depressing, and I wish your leadership team a lifetime of incorrectly-cooked steaks and badly assembled sandwiches.

Hey all, I'm in a bit of a rough situation at the moment.
I live at home with my parents, and usually my dad cooks for us as he enjoys it. Unfortunately, he has been diagnosed with cancer again, and the medication he's on makes him extremely hungry (he eats like a 15 year old boy), and way too sluggish to cook. My mum works really long hours and doesn't get home until quite late to make up for my dad's loss of income.
I need help gathering recipes that are: 1. Substantial/filling 2. Reheat well/can be finished in parts easily for when my mum comes home 3. Are relatively affordable, as I'm just a uni student and only hold a part time job at the moment. I'm okay to splurge a little bit occasionally for my dad. 4. Are not too advanced as I'm not that great at cooking
I am not looking for any kind of meal prep or food to make in bulk to last a week. My dad prefers to have a variety of stuff throughout this week. I would prefer no vegetarian recipes either as my parents have a strong preference for meat.
Thanks to everyone in advance.

I know a good speech is a short speech - however, i'm doing this on behalf of myself and my partner. Appreciate any feedback you might have.
WEDDING SPEECH:
INTRODUCTION:
When Mary (and I) were planning our wedding, we sat down and decided we wanted a small overseas wedding because it would be easy to plan and execute. In doing this we would only need to invite our closest friends and family members, totaling to around 30. As was sat down and planned out our list over various nights, this list very quickly grew into the high 90’s and we realized, this was no small wedding. The reason we landed in the 90's is that every single person in this room has had a monumental impact on our life for better, so from the bottom of our hearts thank you for joining in this very special moment with us. There are those who we would have loved to have been here, who have recently passed like XXX and XXX, they are forever in our hearts and here in spirit.
Now for the few minutes, there will be a series of thanks to very important people to both myself and Mary – can you please ensure your glasses are full and ready to go!
Please be assured that if you aren’t mentioned by name, we have not forgotten you, you’re still very important to us; however, I can’t imagine anything worse for you all and myself than me being up here for 30 minutes, so without further ado.
SUPPORT TEAM
Firstly, I would like to thank all the support staff, especially the XXX, for your efforts in bringing this to life.
I don’t want to imagine the stress Mary and I would have gone through trying to organize this without your help.
Bridal Party:
Thank you all for being apart of our wedding celebration. Mary and I are so thankful to have you part in our lives. None of this could have happened without you.

PARENTS XX/YY, special thanks to ZZ:
To XX and YY, thank you for entrusting me with your beautiful daughter. I know that you both care and love for her immensely and I will do my best to take care of her. Thank you both for welcoming me into your house, family and treating me as if I was your own. To add to this, thank you for welcoming Doug, our labrador into the house, despite him slowly tearing it apart - I promise you we will fix the floorboards someday soon.
Despite the challenges you’ve both faced over the last couple of years, you’ve been nothing short of amazing and supportive to both Mary and myself.

To XX:
Thank you for every day without fail, knocking on my door at 11am, asking me “lunch?” and then coming up 20 minutes later with a big breakfast plate. This gesture, done every day without fail, shows how much you truly care for me.
To YY:
Thank you for having my back each and every day. You’re one of the kindest and most caring men I’ve ever known, and I’m so grateful to be your son in law. Even when I burn food and serve it up to the family, we all put ours in the bin, you put a big smile, finish the plate, and tell me it's good.
Special thank you to ZZ, thank you for the monumental effort of organizing and reverse refugeeing the entire Vietnamese clan over here. This is no small feat and Mary and I both appreciate it.
PARENTS AA and BB and CC
To my mother, thank you for always taking the time to be present and celebrating every moment, big or small. Your ability to create meaningful memories moves me deeply. I recall my 30th birthday, when I expressed a desire not to celebrate. Despite this, you organized a fantastic home dinner and surprised me by inviting some of my close friends. Your thoughtfulness and attention to detail have been evident since my early years, shaping my appreciation for life's simple joys.
I also want to thank you for being so welcoming to my partner, Mary. From the onset, you have been so caring and appreciative, sharing in the joys of celebrating her achievements. Your love and acceptance mean the world to us both.
Dad, your speech tonight on behalf of the family was moving and a reflection of the love and care you've always shown us. CC, your warmth, and kindness have made Mary feel truly at home.
CC, your thoughtfulness in always ensuring Mary receives a special christmas gift does not go unnoticed. More than that, thank you for your unwavering support and willingness to lend an ear, whether we need advice on work or any of the other responsibilities of being an adult, your guidance and love mean the world to us.Thank you both for being so welcoming and accepting of Mary into the family.

Mary:
Saving the most important person for last. Mary. You look absolutely breathtaking tonight. Words cannot even begin to describe just how much I love you, but I’ll try my best.
Events like these don’t just happen, they take months of planning. We’ve been planning this wedding for the better part of a year and when I say we, I mean Mary. Thank you for the monumental effort in for all your research, planning, and hard work to make this day magnificent for us all.
Throughout our seven year journey together, you’ve been a consistent source for inspiration, pushing me to become the best version of myself, always encouraging me to not take the easy way out and challenging me in the best way possible. You’ve stood with me during my darkest of times, and made each achievement into a massive celebration. Your kindness and love are such a huge motivator for me to continue to grow with you. I cannot imagine the person I would be without you by my side.
But it’s not always about the big moments. It’s about the everyday, the little things that make you who you are. You’re not just my partner, you’re also my closest friend (and now my wife). We can spend all night gaming, we can talk for hours, or simply enjoy each other's presence, every moment with you is treasured. Thank you for always going out of your way to make me feel special, whether it’s planning surprise dates to restaurant bookings, or even picking up some food, you never fail to make me feel loved.
This love that you show to me also extends to our beloved labrador Doug. The way you adore Doug with kindness, care and love fills me with joy. It’s truly no wonder why you’re his favorite. I know we’re only married today, but I can’t help but imagine the day when you bring the same warmth and devotion to motherhood.
One of your most admirable characteristics is your selflessness. You always go above and beyond for your family and friends, happy to drop everything and put the needs of others before yourself. You consistently go out of your way to ensure the happiness and well-being of those closest to you. This dedication is a testament to the incredible person you are and I admire and love you all the more for it.
Your infectious personality brings laughter and joy to everyone you meet, you light up a room when you enter. Your presence transforms ordinary moments into extraordinary memories, and your positive energy leaves an unforgettable impression on everyone around you. Something as simple as seeing your beautiful smile, brightens even the most cloudiest of my days.
It is the greatest honor of my life to be your husband. I love you more than words could ever say, and I look forward to spending forever by your side.

I’m just wondering if anyone can share their opinion about this situation that happened during Covid and tell me if I was the AH. My parents routinely bring it up and it just seems like it’s time to let it go, but I’m wondering if I really did something very horrible. For background my mom was physically abusive to me and I ‘escaped’ from her insanity about 6 months ago.
I got engaged in Spring 2020, and that summer (so early Covid days) I was a state employee and was asked to work at a Covid test site which soon became a vaccine site. This was 1.5 hours from my house and the hours were 6am-6pm so I was out of my house from 430am-730pm. It was at least 5 days/week, sometimes more. I was so exhausted that I started to lose my vision in 1 eye, that went away as soon as I stopped working those hours. My husband and I also had a small farm, multiple rental properties, there was just a lot going on.
My mom was making my wedding planning an absolute nightmare, she would call me and scream at me bringing up things from before I was even born (issues with my biological dad), sit my husband and I down for hours long discussions about why our wedding planning was selfish, etc. The issue for her was that we wanted a small wedding with only our families (25ish people) and my sister was having a huge $100k+ wedding that fall and we were planning on our small wedding being around that time as well, because I was told I have fertility issues and may not be able to become pregnant so we wanted to move things along quickly. I don’t even know why I entertained her opinions and these conversations but I was just terrified of upsetting her because she would unleash this rage that left me emotionally decimated for days or weeks at a time (I’m in therapy now and feel a lot better). Since our wedding was small we didn’t need any money for it from her and needed very little input from my parents, but I did let them invite some of their friends after enough arguing (it was super awkward and I hated it) and tried to entertain these conversations because they’re my parents.
July 2020 my mom went in for a routine surgery and I guess because she’s in absolutely terrible shape due to never exercising and eating junk food every day plus whatever error the doctor may have made, it turned into a near-death experience and she had to be in the hospital for 2ish weeks and after she went home she had to go back for another week. Lots of tests, infections, resulting in her being discharged ‘healthy’ and she went back to her normal life.
This was the height of my work at the Covid site and I was partly in charge of managing the site. The hospital she was it was an hour away from my house, the opposite direction as the test site. I got coverage and visited my mom a 2 or 3 times the first week she was in the hospital. This was during the heat of the screaming episodes she had at me so I felt really uncomfortable but pretended to be a good daughter and brought her everything I could, like self care packages, sat with her, did her hair, she’d text me when I was a few minutes from the hospital asking me to pick her up some smoothies or sandwiches from a place in the next town over and I’d just do it. When she went home I brought her healthy ready to eat groceries and homemade food that rotted in their refrigerator, while they asked for more. My stepdad was fully available this whole time and I cooked and brought him food too.
My mom would complain that I wasn’t involving her in my wedding plans enough while in the hospital. That was something I didn’t want to discuss with her bc of how stressful the conversations were, I tried to tell her we can talk about it later, but she got really upset and so I gave in and updated her on the progress. Immediately it turned into a fight and she screamed and cried at me. My stepdad called me and absolutely eviscerated me for ‘doing this’ to my mom. I was in shock and didn’t visit her for about a week after that.
A few months after her hospital situation, the calls started coming where she’d cry on the phone about how I never visited her at the hospital, I abandoned her, I’m horrible and selfish, etc. She got her medical records and read through them to try and make a lawsuit which never happened and apparently the only thing she saw in the records was that I was never visiting.
Yes, I could have visited more. But how much more? I wonder what was actually expected of me? I have a life, I was going into a panic freeze mode when I thought of her and completely shut down when I saw her. I was trying my best to balance everything. But now this situation is brought up and I don’t know what to think about it. Now my grandma is in the hospital and it’s turning into the same situation and I don’t know what to do or think.

"Hey do you know that mute bum, a strange worn-off Black Mask with Gold Accents and numerous horns, tattered clothes, gray hair, and scars all over his body who always smells like something that just burned?"
"Oh, what about him?"
"I know the Tavern is full of misfits, and I've been touring my theatrics away from here, but what's so special about that hotshot that everyone moves out of his way?"
"Well if you're so curious why not just go at it?"
"And what about you?"
"Can't spoil it now, eh?"
"Now, now Giovanni, there can't be anyone madder than me"
"How presumptuous of you Sparkle" (maybe she'll finally kick the bucket now, hopefully)
Kalpas Path - Physical Preservation
"The Mute Grumpy Bum, A Masked Fool(?), perhaps a Mourning Actor rather, but the insignia behind his tattered jacket were that of a, Moth? Yet his heavy steps always leave behind a literal burning trail... How ominous. But most of the time, he just does menial tasks carrying absurdly larger objects than himself, what a scene."
Basic Attack - "Get Lost" (Cold & Deep tone) : Kalpas reappears In front of a Single Target Enemy and throws/kicks them back based on how humane the Target was (if humanoid throw, kick if huge) dealing 100% Atk as Physical DMG.
Skill - "Pillars of Oblivion" : Kalpas cannot gain a Shield from foreign sources, he stomps the Ground around him, consuming 40% hp of all Allies including himself to erect 4 Molten Pillars of Oblivion for 2 turns.
While each Pillar exists, Allies cannot be inflicted with foreign Debuffs, & gain a Shield excluding him that can block 1000 DMG + 25% of Kalpas max Def, but cannot heal beyond 60% of their Max H.P threshold, and takes 1 DMG when hit despite having a Shield.
For each Pillar that depleted its Shield value(especially when their Turns expire), the DMG accumulated would be redirected to Kalpas, and he would perform "Meet Your Tombstone" (Blast Counter Attack) to the recent enemy that attacked an ally or depleted it, also hitting adjacent targets.
Enhanced Attack - "Meet Your Tombstone": Consumes 15% Grit and deals Physical DMG equal to the sum of 20%-44% of his ATK and 50%–110% of his Max Def% to a single enemy. In addition deals Physical DMG equal to the sum of 8%–17.6% of Kalpas' ATK and 20%-44% of his Max Def to adjacent targets.
Ultimate - "Your Last Words?" : "Would you save it?" Activation Cost - Kalpas Having 1 hp.
Kalpas reappears In front of the enemies yet still consumes 60% H.P of all Allies including himself from the shockwave left behind his departure as he emits a Nuclear Meltdown and Transforms into his fiendish ICHOR for 2 turns (Activation of this Ultimate doesn't consume a Turn) dealing AoE Physical DMG based on his Total Break Effect, Def%, & Missing Health, then fixing his Turn in the Action Order to be the Slowest Ally but he would cinematically intercept (mock enemies head on) and absorb all DMG taken by previous turns of Allies as he inflicts 10% lost of max h.p to the Enemy he'll block just for being in contact, while 50% of the DMG mitigated would sustain the Shield value of his Infernal Grit until his finisher.
Voicelines when he intercepts Attacks during his ULT:
"Where are you aiming at?!" "Is this supposed to be a joke?!" "Futile!"
In his Second Turn in the Action Order being his Finisher, he can Summon 4 Pillars of Oblivion, grabbing (also by summoning Infernal chains to latch unto) and breaking each as he can consume them to Attack 6 times, the fifth personally being his right stomp, and the 6th being his left fist.
(Void Archives: "To the Sky People, the Right Hand is deemed as unclean, and only slaves would show it uncover in public.")
Finisher line: "What a waste of breath."
Talent - "Asura of Decimation" : Kalpas cannot be healed during combat except when he attacks an Enemy without Toughness based on 10% of his Total Break Effect.
His Attacks will ignore Weakness Types & Reduces Toughness while delaying the speed of Enemies hit by 20%.
If the Enemies' Toughness is already Broken, he would additionally deal Super Break DMG, and preferably retrigger Bleed or Burn D.o.T based on his Total Break Effect.
When Kalpas HP reaches 1 from any Pillar of Oblivion that depleted, further DMG absorbed would grant him an "Infernal Grit" as bonus Break Effect based on 6% of his Max Def & Shield based on 40% Max H.P lost, 99% healing received instead fortifies his Infernal Grit's Shield value.
Technique - "Kneel Imbeciles" : After using this Technique, it creates a fiery pressure (dimension) around Kalpas that lasts for 20 seconds, and all enemies in this dimension will have their movement speed reduced by 50%, if they are non Elite Enemies, they would be struck by Fear status.
For 3s that open world enemies stayed within, they would enter a Weakness Broken State without engaging Combat(stunned). After entering combat, enemies in the dimension will have their Toughness reduced by 50% and their speed delayed by 20%. Only 1 dimension created by Allies can exist at the same time.
Passives:
"Fallen's Vengeful Hope" - While Grit is Active, Kalpas would gain 50% Bonus Effect Resistance. When Kalpas is alone or an Ally is taken down, he'll gain 160 bonus Speed throughout the Combat/4 Turns.
"Grit of Fervour" - Kalpas converts every 100 Atk & H.P beyond 1600 into bonus Defense. Ally Shields or Enemy Toughness that are reduced also grants him Shield by 10% of his Break Effect before consuming Pillars to build Infernal Grit (be undying at 1hp as excess DMG became Shields)
"Oath of Disputed Regrets" - When there's no Pillars of Oblivion, he'll absorb the next DMG taken of Allies to build up Infernal Grit. This effect will refresh at the start of each of his Turns.
10 Sub Traces: Break Effect%, Def%, Effect Resistance%
Eidolons:
1 "Indifferent Facade of the Guilty" - 2 "In... Humane?" - 3 "Wit's End; Withheld" - 4 "I among, shall Predate Portions of Finality... thus I fell from the Sky?" - 5 "Heartsbane of the Lost Sundered Moth" - 6 "Asura of Decimation" -
Q1: Why is he Physical instead of Fire? A1: The Pressure of the Heat he emits numbs entities that they barely noticed themselves already deforming, unless he's being careful about who are those he doesn't mean to hurt while sane.
Q2: Why Preservation? A2: He does it with the best of his Ability.
Q3: What's the deal with him? A3: My head-canon is that he got thrown into a Portal from Hi3 PrevEra Hershey of Finality Boss Fight leaving an impression that he got bobble popped, and then contributed the Attrition of Glamoth against the Remnants of the Swarm, from there he became a Self Annihilator but Aha kidnapped him before he lost his shit unlike Nanook's Ascension (Praise Aha, THEY can proudly claim "I can fix it, surely"). He resembles Nanook but is more scarred, he is oddly invisible to him, Aha promised him to be sane, before he can work his way up to heal his scars, he doesn't remember much but would act on impulse based on regrets and habits die hard. He was 6th of Hi3's 13 Moths.
Q4: Are you ok? A4: Absolutely n- yes.
Idle Emote 1: Smoke would envelop as he lowered his mask revealing a disfigured monsterficated right side of his face without lips, while the left stayed humane nor some scarlet horns are protruding, and were just as badly scarred, he'll stare at the mask blankly not realising his tears dripping down and evaporating, he'll sighs then wear up his mask again as the smoke enveloping him dissipates.
Idle Emote 2: He'll Earth bend a simple kitchen set up especially a grill, 3 other Team Members would show up and enjoy his grill as he'll just look at them, with mask on, satisfied as he keeps cooking. If we consumed Food from our inventory, and he's in the team, he'll start this idle Emote commenting, "You lot ain't eating properly enough."
His phone alternates between either a NaKYA 3310 or a Parchment appearing like a Small Rune Scripture whose symbols were that of an Elation Cup pouring down on the drawn design of his Mask.

Thought I would play around with chatGPT 4.0 to see if it could actually create an ‘optimum’ load order. I was wondering if anyone could say whether or not the AI has completely missed the trick or isn’t too far off. Here’s the order it gave me based if the name and a very high level Description of the mods purpose.
(Top)

• Cheat Terminal (I may manually add this closer to bottom based on comments from this subreddit
  
• SKK Fast Start New Game (skips the start of the game so you start when you come out the vault)
  
• FlashJoer ‘Advanced Needs’ (Allows the player to make the game more survival based without having to use the survival difficulty)
  
• Campsite (adds the ability to craft sleeping bags to sleep/ cooking pot for food etc)
  
• Fallout 4 Settlements Reborn (adds to the preexisting settlements in with more decorations, food, power etc)
  
• A Touch of Life (adds quality of life gameplay features such as lowering your weapon)
  
• Immersive Animation framework (Animations for food, drink and drug. 1st & 3rd person animations)
  
• Immersive Fallout - Movement (makes the character’s movement more realistic and physic/weight based)
  
• Pip-Boy Flashlight (turns the default light into more of a focused torch)
  
• Realistic Ragdoll force (ragdolls now respect real world physics)
  
• Dismemberment Overhaul (you can shoot off limbs and the enemy is still alive)
  
• Louder Project Reality Footsteps (Adds more realistic footstep sounds to the character)
  

Faded Glory (A soundtrack expansion) - WM Service Rifle (adds a new gun)

• Beretta M9 if (New Gun)
  
• Hallgarths Shotguns (New Shotguns)
  

-More Clothes Textures (Several new textures and meshes that, combined, adds tons (literally) of new clothing variations to the game.)
-Smokeable Cigars and Cigarettes (allows the character to smoke cigarettes and open cigarette cartons)
-Wastland tactical (adds a customisable backpack for the character)
-Enhanced Blood Textures (A Blood overhaul mod High resolution blood decals)
(Bottom)
Genuinely trying to figure out if it’s worth pursuing any further, or quit whilst I’m ahead.
Worth noting the ai said ““This order ensures that the most important mods (those that affect the game’s core mechanics) are loaded first and are less likely to be overwritten by other mods. The aesthetic mods are loaded last because they are less likely to cause crashes or serious bugs if they are overwritten.”

Foods can sometimes tell you something about the character.
Usagi - Cake & ice cream vs. carrots. Not surprising for a girl who loves her sweets! I think Usagi would only ever eat carrots if you made her carrot cake.
Chibiusa – Pancakes & pudding vs. carrots. The apple doesn’t fall far.
Ami - Sandwiches vs. Hamachi/Yellowtail. Ami likes sandwiches for being able to eat them while she reads. I’m not quite sure why she wouldn’t like yellowtail tuna though.
Rei - Fugu vs. Canned asparagus. Although fugu poisoning is relatively rare, Rei seems like a risk-taker for this delicacy. While I’ve never had asparagus from a can, I’m sure it’s not that great. In the anime, Rei prefers instant curry to cooking from scratch, which may suggest she’s tried a variety of canned foods.
Mako - Cherry pie & meatloaf vs. nothing! Totally sensible; Mako will not only eat anything you put in front of her; she'll probably know how to cook it better too.
Minako - Curry vs. shiitake. High-energy Minako probably enjoys a quick, filling meal like curry. Shiitake can be an acquired taste at the best of times.
Haruka - Salad vs. natto. Super athlete Haruka probably wants to eat light on the go like Minako. Natto is packed with protein, but its fermented smell and slimy texture make it an acquired taste.
Michiru - Sashimi vs. Sea cucumbers & kikurage (wood ear mushrooms). Sashimi seems very appropriate; sliced raw fish, nothing elaborate. The strange look and texture of sea cucumbers and kikurage might put her off. Sea cucumbers are also bottom-feeders and Michiru may find that unappealing.
Setsuna - Green tea vs. eggplant. Sailor Pluto joined our world so recently that the flavour of something as simple and common as green tea probably tastes phenomenal to her. Eggplant may be an acquired taste.
Hotaru - Soba vs. milk. Buckwheat noodles are simple, filling, and probably something Hotaru could prepare herself from packages since she was left alone a lot. Milk is a mystery, but it may suggest she prefer to act older than she is.
Mamoru – Nothing most fav. vs. bell peppers. I guess he’ll eat anything as long as you don’t try to hide them in it.
Of the Starlights, only Seiya has a favourite food listed: hamburgers. No surprise for a high school celeb on the go.

Hi everyone!
I'm hoping anyone is willing to share healthy food recommendations. I'm struggling to find really any healthy foods that don't destroy my stomach and send me to the bathroom. I've given up on salads. I do enjoy dishes that have beans in them but the bloat and gas I get afterward is always pretty rough. Usually steamed/ cooked veggies are fine. But I know I definitely dont eat enough. I've been researching online and I've seen articles saying fermented foods, pickled vegetables are good for the gut. I understand everyone has different trigger foods, but I appreciate any recommendations :) Thanks!

I'm a 15 year old and I do calisthenics for the most part. I got fat in the covid period so that's when I started working out . I used to do cardio and within a few months , I shed all the fat and gained some muscles. I've been working out since then and Now I want to get to lower body fat percentages.(im lean already though)
I dont have anything other than home cooked food in my diet so I dont want to cut anything from my diet and I'll go for a higher protein diet.
My question here is What is the best way for me to lose fat for more defined muscles and also more defined jaw ? Will doing cardio like twice a day work well enough?

In the whimsical world of slime enthusiasts, there exists a fate worse than an over-activated batch: the self-imposed slime ban. Whether it's driven by budget constraints, the desperate need to declutter, or simply the desire to prevent total slime overload, going on a low- to no-slime diet can feel like the end of days. Picture it: your once vibrant world of stretchy, squishy goodness reduced to a barren wasteland. But fear not, for I am here to guide you through this dramatic ordeal. Brace yourself, though; the journey ahead is not for the faint of heart, but it is one we must all walk one day.
1. Playing with the Slime You Already Have
Ah, the initial stage of the ban. You stand before your glorious collection, a dragon surveying its hoard. "No need to worry," you tell yourself. "I have plenty of slime." You start with the classics, the old favorites that never let you down. You stretch, squish, and poke, reveling in the familiar textures and scents. But soon, the euphoria fades. You realize you're rationing your slimes, treating each session like it's your last meal before the guillotine. Every stretch feels bittersweet, every poke a reminder of the dwindling days ahead.
2. Making Your Own Slime
Desperation sets in. "DIY," you think, clutching at straws. You scour your house for ingredients: shampoo, baking soda, glue—anything that might come together into that beloved goo. The kitchen becomes a mad scientist's lab, complete with frantic mixing and questionable experiments. Some attempts fail spectacularly, leaving you with sticky hands and a ruined mixing bowl. Others succeed, but it's not the same. You stare at your homemade slime, proud yet hollow. It's like eating a cake made of sawdust—it fills the void, but it's not the real thing. (I have a great guide here.)
3. Designing Virtual Slimes
The digital age offers a glimmer of hope. You download slime apps, creating virtual masterpieces with the swipe of a finger. It's oddly satisfying, watching your screen fill with glittery, gooey creations. But there's no tactile joy, no sensory delight. It's like looking at a photo of food when you're starving—beautiful, but ultimately unfulfilling. Still, you persist, crafting digital slimes at all hours, your eyes glazing over as you chase the phantom sensations.
4. Starting a Slime Bartering System
Your social circle becomes your lifeline. You propose trades, offering up prized possessions in exchange for slime. A rare book here, a cherished trinket there—nothing is off-limits. Friends and acquaintances look at you with a mix of pity and amusement, but some take the bait. You find yourself with new slimes, each one a brief oasis in your desert of deprivation. But the trades come with their own costs, and soon your shelves are empty, save for the slimes.
5. Begging for Slime
Pride be damned, you resort to begging. You compose heartfelt pleas, sending them to friends, family, even strangers on the internet. "Please," you write, "I just need a little slime to get through the day." The responses vary—some sympathetic, some mocking. A few kind souls send you small amounts, their generosity a beacon of hope. But it’s never enough. The hunger gnaws at you, relentless and unyielding.
6. Playing with Pretend Slime
Madness looms on the horizon. You find yourself pretending—imagining slimes that aren’t there. You close your eyes and describe them in excruciating detail, picturing every color, texture, and scent. You stretch invisible slimes, poke at thin air, your mind clinging to the ghostly sensations. It's a temporary balm, a fleeting escape. But reality always crashes back in, leaving you more desperate than before.
7. Begging for Slime Again
If at first you don’t succeed, beg, beg again. Persistence is key, my friends. Ask nicely, and maybe someone will take pity on you and share their precious slime. Try different approaches: poetic pleas, heartfelt letters, or even over-the-top dramatic monologues about your dire situation. The more creative, the better. Sometimes, the third time’s the charm. Don’t be afraid to ask for slime from every possible source. Your persistence might just pay off.
8. Keeping a Slime-Less Journal
You turn to writing, chronicling your ordeal in a slime-less journal. Each day, you document the cravings, the dreams, the near-misses. The pages fill with angst and longing, your words dripping with melodrama. You draw pictures, tape in scraps of failed DIY slimes, create a tangible testament to your suffering. It’s therapeutic, in a way, a way to process the madness. But it also solidifies your obsession, turning your journey into a saga of epic proportions.
9. Joining a Slime Support Group
Misery loves company. You find fellow sufferers, forming a support group of the slime-deprived. Together, you share stories, vent frustrations, and offer solace. Virtual meetings become your lifeline, each session a cathartic release. You bond over your shared struggle, finding strength in numbers. But the group also feeds your obsession, each member a mirror reflecting your own desperation.
10. Complaining About It on slime
Reddit is the perfect place to vent your frustrations. Head over to slime and share your woes with the community. Post dramatic rants, share memes about your slime-less existence, and seek advice from fellow slime lovers. Sometimes, a good rant is all you need to feel a bit better. Plus, you might find some empathetic souls who are willing to share their own tips and tricks for surviving the slime ban.
11. Casting a Magic Spell
In your darkest hour, you turn to the arcane. You gather candles, draw circles, and chant incantations, hoping to summon slime from the ether. It’s a mix of desperation and whimsy, a last-ditch effort to conjure relief. The rituals become elaborate, theatrical performances that blur the line between sanity and insanity. You laugh at the absurdity, but part of you truly believes in the magic.
12. Planning a Slime Heist
Delusion takes hold. You scheme, plot, and plan an elaborate slime heist. Blueprints cover your walls, your mind consumed with the minutiae of the perfect crime. You envision breaking into stores, raiding friends' stashes, even sneaking into slime conventions. It’s a fantasy, a thrilling diversion from your torment. The line between reality and fiction blurs, your heist becoming an epic tale of rebellion.
13. Begging for Slime Again
You circle back to begging, now with a fervor that borders on mania. You leave no stone unturned, no contact unasked. You compose dramatic letters, stage impassioned speeches, and flood social media with your pleas. The world watches, amused and bewildered by your relentless pursuit. But amidst the laughter, slivers of hope appear—small packages, anonymous gifts, glimmers of slime in the darkness.
14. Forgetting the Ban
Alright, it's been long enough. Buy some slime.