One night in paris full online

Hey it's me again, I was praying all night long an I called my OP manager an explained him my situation of me beingemotionally numb an not going in on mothers day. He told me that I didn't care an I told him I've beenemotionally unavailable my whole life I always sound monotone. My name is Terrance Jermol Adams an I live in south Austin Texas an no one understands me an I have no support group. I WILL be going to buy a gun with my last $700-800 I have. Getting out the Army was a mistake an I KNEW I WOULD STRUGGLE because my NCOs always got onto me an I always tried but I could never get it right. Now my car job is gone an my apartment is next. I haven't showered since mother's day an I haven't did any hygiene work. I'm through an sorry for those ones that gave me encouragement but I have to go. I'm 31 about to be 32 an I still can't get this right. I've come to realize I was the problem :)

Nowhere in here will I provide the title of my novel, but I've just self-published my debut, and I can't get over the sense of pride I have in myself. I keep going back to the Amazon page and staring at the cover, rereading the blurb, opening my ebook file and getting lost in the words. I am thrilled with how it has turned out, and that it turned out at all.
I used to write on Wattpad when I was 11-13, and I wrote 3.5 (one unfinished) full-sized books, the first three all around 70-80K words. But they were as elementary as you could expect, since I had no understanding of the fundamentals of storytelling. They never saw a single revision, never even sentence-reworking edits, and there were plot holes and inconsistencies aplenty. But I still felt like hot shit walking through school, knowing I'd written them.
And now I've just completed my novel that I began almost exactly three years ago. It started as a futuristic Sci-Fi, ended as a historical fantasy, and through the power of ~6 full rewrite revisions, I am ecstatic with its outcome. And to swell my heart even more, it was accepted into the SPFBO on the day Amazon approved its publishing.
I don't even know where to go from here, but I just wanted to share the elation of writing with others who understand. This goes out to everyone else who has finished their own story. May we all forever live in the thrill and pride of being writers :')

I wasn't always a believer.
In fact, I spent most of my life as an agnostic, not being overly concerned with matters of the hereafter or the existence of God. Sure, I went to Sunday school as a child and was confirmed as a teenager, but beyond that, the specifics of theology were usually banished to the recesses of my mind or treated with a dispassionate, scholarly distance. If there was a God, I figured, He would be alright with me doing my best to be kind, treat others the way I'd want to be treated and help out where I could.
That all changed when, a few months ago, my OCD that had lain dormant for years, reared its ugly head once more. Although I was at this point quite familiar with the tricks my own mind could play on me, having been to therapy and on medication years before, nothing could have prepared me for my most recent obsession: Christianity, and more specifically, Hell.
It is hard to put into words just how boundlessly, viscerally terrifying it was when the realization dawned on me that my entire life, all I'd ever strive for, all my dreams, hopes, fears and regrets could very well just be the brief prelude to infinite pain for infinite time.
When I first truly grasped the enormity of the situation I suddenly found myself in, I came within inches of shutting down as a person. I spent my days in sheer anguish, the white-hot claws of anxiety constantly deep within my guts, always a panic attack away from vomiting, all while having to keep up the semblance of a regular quotidian life. Waking up at night drenched in sweat and on the verge of a breakdown became an all-too-familiar occurrence. How could the universe, along with its creator, be so cruel, so utterly draconian as to consign anyone to infinite torture, let alone save only a select few and leave the vast majority to burn forever? How could existence itself be this terrible a curse? Why even create anything at all if suffering was to be the final state of things, once all was said and done? What kind of God would do such a thing?
Nonbelief was, of course, out of the question at this point. I was essentially turned into a Christian at gunpoint, as the stakes were just too high. I became increasingly legalistic, always worried about the state of my soul and about committing the unpardonable sin. At my worst, I considered breaking up with my non-Christian girlfriend in order to not be unequally yoked, or rebuking my gay friend for her sexuality, which until that point I'd always supported without question - both actions that would have left people I love dearly devastated, but who was I to disagree with an almighty God?
I did no such thing, however, although things only really started to improve once I got back on antidepressants, which are prescribed against OCD as well. With my constant, obsessive worrying toned down to a more manageable degree, my daily life began to be somewhat livable again. I found this subreddit and realized others had faced the same tribulations as I had. I got acquainted with the works of D. B. Hart, Julian of Norwich and other Universalists, which brought me a little spark of hope, at least.
Yet, even months later, there is a perpetual, gnawing dread in the back of my mind. What if we're wrong? What if God truly does glorify Himself through the ceaseless suffering of those in Hell? I firmly believe that no human being deserves to be tortured forever, but what if God doesn't share this sentiment? I can read the arguments of D. B. Hart in "That All Shall Be Saved" and agree with them on a rational level, but as soon as I happen across a Catholic treatise on the fewness of the saved and the massa damnata or a text like 2 Esdras 7-9, I'm right back to feeling Hellfire licking at my heels. It's hard for me to justify spending any money on hobbies or leisure activities, as that might constitute being worldly. I've even mostly stopped listening to music or engaging with fiction I used to like, and when I do anyway, I feel guilty afterwards. It pains me greatly to walk through a crowd, look at all the faces of the people and imagine them burning forever in agony along with my loved ones, myself, and untold billions more.
The bitter irony is that I like the believer version of myself more than the heathen version. I swear less, I'm generally kinder, more generous and more thoughtful - but I'm compelled to be so under pain of eternal fire. I'm very well aware that this is a struggle against mental illness just as much as against reality itself, but that knowledge doesn't - can't! - make the terror go away. I'm a hypocrite as well, because although the people close to me know of my struggle with mental illness, I haven't revealed the specifics to them or tried to convert them to at least try to spare them this terrible fate. And so I remain an anxious believer, hoping for a miracle, for anything that will help show me that this kinder, more patient God who, in the end, redeems all is indeed the one true God.

My husband died 8.5 years ago. He was 25 years sober when he died...I never knew him when he was drinking...we met years after rehab. I had one drink before I knew him, it just wasn't part of my life. Then he died and I started drinking.
For the first few weeks it was morning to night. I knew it would only be for a time, I brushed off friendly concerns and wanted to just get through those first days. The morning drinking didn't last, but the drinking did. I had to live with the cold pain of losing a spouse, a part of me gone forever...a life I could never go home to again. Drinking helped, then I met someone.
I needed company. I needed distraction. We drank together. A lot. At first it was fun, this is never something I did with my husband so it was new. As time went on the fun wore off and I was left with a drunken boyfriend who broke promises, treated me badly, would disappear, the pain added to my grief. I waited too long, but I ended it.
I continued to drink. During the time we were together, I had found a bar near my house and had become friendly with the bartender. I counted on him to keep me company, listen to me cry, pour me drinks, then drive me home after the bar closed. I wasn't happy, but I didn't have to spend evenings alone. I got to know people at the bar and they became my friends. I was spending most evenings down there sometimes going early, staying on my barstool from 3pm to midnight several days a week. I didn't have a problem with alcohol, I had a problem with being alone, alcohol fixed that.
A lot happened in the past 8.5 years, but alcohol played a role in most of it. Relationships came and went...none of them good. I had bad nights, I had good nights. I did a lot of great things and volunteered my time at several non-profits, always being praised for what a blessing I was to them. The nights always ended the same though...at the bar. The grief was constant, but I was able to take a break from it...I just needed a margarita in front of me.
Four days ago I said something about my drinking and my aunt (in recovery) told me to take a look at the 20 questions. I did and got 10. I figure everyone said yes to several of them, but no. No, she said they didn't. It was like a piano landed on me. The last 8.5 years of drinking flashed in front of me like some sort of silly sickening montage of events. It all started making sense.
I had worked through so many issues with grief, cptsd, depression, anxiety, health issues, etc. and I've been trying to figure out what the block was...why couldn't I move past these things? Now I saw the answer: Alcohol. The answer was so simple...removing alcohol from my life could change everything...everything, but one thing. I would still be a widow.
I've never been a widow sober. I started drinking the day after my husband died and I've drank most every day since. I've never done this sober. I've healed a lot, but continued to suffer, continued to not know what to do except numb myself. Now what? Now what do I do with the nights alone? Now what do I do when that cold pain revisits me? I'm so hopeful about the possibility of having a life without alcohol, but hate that it will still be without my husband.
I know my husband would be proud of me. I know he would want sobriety for me. I just don't know how to do this. I knew sobriety with my husband, but I've never known it as his widow. This is what scares me today. I'm on day 4 and I'm going to have to figure this out. Alone.

Hi there! IM LOOKING FOR GENUINE EFFORT AND CARE. I value chemistry very highly. If you are going to send a short/small reply, ESPECIALLY as an opener, please do not bother. (I play a lot of TFT so pls let's Double Up! :pray:!)
What I'm looking for:
Silly - I'm an energetic and goofball, I can't be with someone who is too serious and doesn't embrace being silly with me. That doesn't sound fun to me!
Communicative - I absolutely loving talking to my partner, but what's most important is BEING ON THE SAME PAGE. Communication is very important. I'm a patient and understanding guy. Unfortunately I can't read minds! (If you know how to read minds, DM pls). This also goes for knowing how to actually converse. I can't stand lack of effort and short responses. Not my cup of tea.
Effort - Effort, time, consistency. These are all very important to me. It's so draining to put these things into a friendship or relationship (anything really) and not get it back. I'm not settling for anything less.
Common interests/hobbies - Some people are able to date others who have nothing or little in common with them. Impossible for me. I want to spend a lot of time with my partner, enjoying the things WE BOTH ENJOY. My partner is my best friend, we don't have to have everything in common, but there needs to be a solid amount to work with.
Those are the main things. Yes, attraction matters too. I'm being real about it. I'm not looking for a model or anything, but I'd be lying to say attraction doesn't matter to me. If you send a selfie, you happily get mine. I'm up front about things.
Now about me:
30 years old
Capricorn (for those who are curious).
6 feet tall (6'1 on a good day), white.
Cat dad
Work in the gaming industry
I've been told I'm a goofball who brings some energy and liveliness to those around me. I aim to make those around me comfortable and ensure they enjoy their time. Those are my top two priorities when I'm with or around people.
I love to talk and get to know people. I'm the clingy type, and I'll take every chance to talk to someone if I enjoy their company. I also know how to read between the lines and give space when needed. The energy you give is the energy I return. That's why I look for silly and comfortable energy; that's what I work best with and want. People come and go (including myself); I'm not the type to be bothered about it. Everyone has different lives and responsibilities.
The right people will communicate and stay. I'm the type to work on a problem if I notice one. I hate giving up if I think there's even a small chance of fixing it.I want to learn from every experience I have. My mind is always on and thinking. I often replay a lot of the interactions and events during my day at night and try to figure out what I could've done differently and why, what other outcomes were possible. It's entertaining to me but also helps me learn and grow.
I'm not perfect; I just want to be a better person and work on myself when I can.I love to play TFT and Aram! Recently finished my first playthrough of Baldur's Gate 3 and FF7 Rebirth. I do what I can to learn more about the game I'm playing to get better and have even more fun.
Pokemon TCG! I play in real life and online! I'd say semi-competitively these days. It's hard to find the time to go to big tournaments often when you have other things going on. I play mostly for social reasons, but it is another way to scratch that competitive itch. Pokemon, in general, though, I'm a huge fan of! Aipom and Piplup are my two favorites!
Reading (with a little bit of writing)! I'm not the type to read fiction books; most of that is taken care of via shows, games, movies. I enjoy psychology and business books, self-improvement, memoirs!
I enjoy watching anime and kdramas! There are some occasional shows on Netflix I enjoy watching when they are new, but most of my entertainment from shows will be anime and kdramas. There's a lot more to say; this post is getting long, though, so I'll save it for later. If you are still reading, congratulations! I hope to hear from some of y'all! ^^
Ps - Hopefully the formatting isn't too awful and I didn't make too many mistakes haha

Am I the bad person in my relationship? 26F, 25M
I’m (26)F and he’s a (25)M. We’ve been together a little over 5 years now. (For context I’ve been diagnosed with BPD, Anxiety & Depression, OCD as far as mental health goes which I think impacts every relationship I’m in so that’s why I wanted to mention that.) I have this fear that I’m the cause of 90% of our problems and need to keep doing better and that I’m the narcissist in this relationship and twisting all the bad to make him look like the bad person. A lot of friends, family, co-workers tell me I’m not in a healthy relationship but i feel like they’re only saying that because they’re hearing my side of things and I’m making him seem like the bad person and being narcissistic. He can be emotionally toxic sometimes like calling me names or putting me down but never physically abusive. I feel Iike when people tell me oh that’s not good with things that happen or actions of his I just don’t see it. Or believe it. I try so hard to not tell my mental diagnoses stop me from being successful and a good person but i am very impulsive as well and tend to repeat mistakes which I’m sure can be frustrating to anyone in a relationship with me. I’m very emotional and needy and get upset or feel unloved when I’m not given a good amount of attention. He does work 40 hours a week but most of the time when he’s home it’s spent with him playing video games. When we first met it wasn’t a huge issue for me because we were younger and didn’t have as many responsibilities. Now we have a child together, a bigger house to keep up, both work full time, and I just get so overwhelmed because I feel like I’m handling the majority of responsibilities myself. I’ve done all the laundry for five years, remind him a lot of the time when things need done like mowing the lawn or taking out the trash, handling most of the responsibilities when it comes to our child like bedtime, bath time, transportation to daycare, finding a place for us to live, doing our taxes, helping with bills. Maybe I’m complaining too much and I need to realize what I have and be thankful. He is a good dad when he is present but when he’s on games it’s like he has no responsibilities and then I get mad because i come home from work and handle my responsibilities i feel like and don’t just get to play video games until 10/11 at night everyday. Recently I’ve been trying to do more of my own thing like going out with friends but then feel guilty for that. He also recently proposed but I don’t think he really wanted to because he didn’t tell any of his friends just his mom and brother. I have hard time trusting others and especially myself so hopefully this gave enough context for any advice. Am I the narcissist. Am I the problem. I do drink every night now, but still make sure my responsibilities are taken care of but it’s getting to be a problem for my health (the drinking). I just don’t know how to fix myself I guess. TL;DR -how do i stop being the problem?

Hey, (Throw away account,as i dont want my wife to worry to much)
So i am currently on Emgality, the physical side effects have been quite brutal for me (not uncommon) but they are about the limit i am wiling to accept for clearence of my migraines (between 2-4 migraines a week), at this moment there is very little improvement with these, the recent part of emgality im more concerned about is the mental health side effects, ive seen numerous posts saying people have had mental health effects from the drug, even though emgality state that it doesnt cause mental health side effects.
Orignally about 2 weeks after my first dose i starting having depressive episodes, which seem to be getting more common, i basically have no intrest in any hobbies that i normally love doing, even when i try to force myself to do something, i get no pleasure from it, my concentration is basically zero at this point, im hopeful this is temporary and will pass in time,
The one i more concerned about is i have also starting getting feelings of paranoia, i am getting the constant feeling like someone is running up behind me to attack me, when sat at my desk, i keep getting this feeling to the point i have to turn my chair sideways and with its back to the wall so i can see around me at all times, when i am letting my dog out side at night, even when its not pitch black, i am having to walk back inside afterwards while constantly looking behind me, as once again i am getting the feeling someone is charging up behind me with ill intent.
For refrence, i have never had an issues with my mental health what so ever.
Im looking for any info or guidance on these side effects, i plan on calling my neurologist tomorrow and discussing stopping the medication, as it had little effect and im not sure i can cope with this feelings for much longer.
TIA

He is, generationally, a Boomer. He’s had Boomer tendencies, but he retired last year, and the tendencies are becoming full-blown. It’s hard to watch.
He worked for the same company for 45+ years. Weekends, overtime. His life was eat, sleep, work, church. That is about it. Finally retired due to medical reasons. Has always been conservative leaning, gun-toting, religious, and is a Trump supporter. I’m more liberal-leaning, but pretty moderate. We have differing opinions on politics, social responsibility, religion, etc. I live across the country from my parents and we avoid the touchy subjects, so have been able to get along pretty well.
Covid happened (before he retired, but this was the start of it), and he became a staunch anti (Covid) vaxxer - all other vaccinations are ok, though. I can almost get it - it was developed quickly, experimental status. Blah blah. I’m a scientist, I was good with them, know how mRNA works, etc. Didn’t matter what I told him. But whatever. To each their own. His decision. Just don’t tell me what I should do. After COVID vaccines were made widely available to everyone, he sent me a 60 minute video from BitChute of some crazy “doctors” talking about how dangerous the COVID vaccines are. Tried to convince me to not get them. Got mad when I poked holes in the video, source of info, etc. He sent me some off his rocker comments about the China-virus, Chinese killing female babies, and something about Bill Gates being behind it. It was literally a 6 line text message paragraph, and there was so much to unpack. We bickered, and then dropped it. He once said to me “I don’t understand your leftist liberal leanings - we didn’t raise you that way”. Like, wut? Ffs, I have a good career, healthy marriage, am a productive member of society. I am not an addict or in jail. There are worse things than being a little left leaning, me thinks. Anyway, we pretty much leave these topics alone and have a pretty ok relationship.
Anyway, now that he has been retired, he does not know what to do with himself. He is on his phone CONSTANTLY. God knows what tin-foul hat wearing, extremist bs he is reading and buying into. He and my mom recently came to visit. While they were here, my mom came to me and was like “your dad is on the phone getting scammed and he won’t listen to me”. He’s on speaker, and I’m listening in. He has his credit card out. He’s talking about a password, security code, etc. I tell him to hang up. He does, and goes on to say why he thinks it’s legitimate. I tell him to call the company office he works with locally for his account and to ask them about it. Sure enough, it’s a scam. He then tries to save face and say he was planning to call and check. Bullshit. He said in the moment he thought it was legit! There were so many red flags. He won’t go to the “how to detect a scam” seminar at the senior center because he doesn’t think he needs it.
He and my mom go home, and next thing I know, he’s texting me asking how many COVID vaccines my toddler has had and that he is concerned for her and us because he has been reading “studies” that link cancer with the third COVID shot. I lose it. Ask him where he is getting his info and to send me the studies. He doesn’t. He drops the issue, but not before my husband saw steam coming out of my ears. He is also one of those who pushed “college college college” on me and my sister. God knows what crazy shit he is reading online, but now he has also bought into the “educational system indoctrinating leftist ideals” stuff, probably because his kids have a different worldview than he does. Like, dude. You pushed it on us. Now you are mad we have a different perspective?
There’s more. But here we are. deep breath

So I just found my old DS Lite and bought Animal Crossing Wild World but it’s ridiculous how fast flowers wilt if you don’t play for a day or two and there’s also no way to water in bulk so if you have hundreds of flowers you have to water them all everyday one by one?? Surely the developers didn’t quite think that through enough because even real flowers don’t die that quickly.
I read online that I can use something called action replay to ensure my flowers never wilt or at the very least make it so I can water in bulk but I have no idea how to use it or where I can find a legit one that doesn’t cost a fortune, any suggestions?
I enjoy pretty much everything else about Wild World but the whole flower situation and would only use AR for that lol

This is the address just to clarify where I'm talking about: 2 Forest Ave Suite A Paramus, NJ 07652
I just left a chain dental office and my anxiety around dentists is at an all time high now after a string of bad experiences with them.
This place is almost a 3 hour drive one way from me but I'm willing to go there if the doctors are reputable and kind. Their reviews online look great, but we all know how that game goes lol.
Just looking for input about this office and if you can share which doctor you saw that would be even more helpful.
Thank you in advance!

Looking to find some good friends and good company either short term or long term to while away the time with. Work from home and a chronic night owl - lots of time to kill, so would love to have some informal chats and maybe even a cheeky little flirt with the right person. But mainly just looking for someone to talk to regularly who has good conversation. Maybe even meet up sometime?
In my spare time I enjoy all the cliche stuff like traveling, live music, pubs, clubs, countryside walks, dining out, photography, ps5 and whatever else. Some of the more niche things I enjoy is learning cocktails, watching mma/combat sport, dabbling with DJing, darts, motorsport, architecture and many many more things that we can talk about as we get to know each other.
Would love someone to share memes and silly little thoughts. Talk about the world, conspiracies, growing up and whatever else pops to mind. Can also share my cute dog too haha
So come have a chat, let’s talk about anything and everything and forge a great friendship. If you’re a little weird, then we will probably get on just fine haha
Open to speak to anyone but please no one under 18 and please bring good energy, put a little effort into your first message please :)

(I posted this in dogs but they have a delay, so I'm cross posting here too - hope that's okay!)
Tater Todd the Dog came to us a year ago through a rescue that plucked him from an Alabama kill shelter at 9mo and brought him to New England, where we took him home. He has obvious angular leg deformity (eg his front legs bend inward at the ankle, not unlike a dachshund), leukotrichia (hair grows back white when damaged) and a slight overbite (his tongue frequently sticks out, yes it's adorable)
Per Embark - where he's so fancy I can find over a dozen first and second cousins - Todd is 100%, purebred Catahoula Leopard Dog. Not what I expected, as he was listed as a "lab mix" in his NE adoption paperwork. CLDs are rare up here, so I'm not blaming the NE rescue. He doesn't have the strong markings associated with the breed.... but if you know what to look for, it's pretty obvious. So why does the original Alabama rescue currently have a lot of Todd lookalikes up for adoption, listed as Labrador Retrievers? Not mixes: just Labs.
I've worked with dogs for 10 years. As we’re far in the north and rarely see CLDs, even I didn't clock his breed until Embark. While he's wonderful, he's not as…. simple, I guess, as Labs are expected to be. He's incredibly high energy and NOT a first time owner kind of pup. The first 2-3 months were tough. He needs attention, tons of exercise and near constant stimulation. Our trainers agree he's one of the smartest dogs they've ever worked with.
(Interestingly, Todd is either the most bulletproof dog ever or someone truly cared for him as a puppy. He's pretty fearless and doesn't care about storms, alarms, fireworks, or murdering small animals. He's full of love for all, especially children and other dogs. In every other respect he's an absolutely stellar dog, just not physically ideal.)
Because of this, I'm afraid the rescue is intentionally obfuscating the breeds under the guise of “we can't prove we knew and there's nothing you can do about it.” But in the wrong environment with people who don't have extensive dog experience, this could have gone VERY poorly. Plenty of people cannot offer the care a CLD needs and (rightfully, imo) filter out the breed as an option. It's a situation ripe for rehoming, with the dog more confused and upset than before and less likelihood of a positive outcome.
Back to the breeder: I've come to the hesitant conclusion there's a possibility he was intentionally bred, but dumped at a shelter when he didn't meet the breed standards - eg the breeder didn't want him associated with their business due to his deformities and is trying to hide their mistakes while continuing to breed from the same stock/lines. How else would a purebred dog with an amazing personality end up in a shelter at 9 months?
So I did a little digging on the ol' internet. There is an active breeder in AL a few towns over from where his original rabies tag was issued, and one of the current mothers bears a pretty striking resemblance... which stands out, as Todd doesn't have average Catahoula markings. Not a silver bullet, but interesting nonetheless. There aren't a lot of CLD breeders out there.
Now for the point (sorry for the rant!): Is there any action you would take with this information? Should I contact the rescue or breeder? Should I reach out on Embark to his first cousins (some still in AL) to get their stories?
I'll be honest, I’m not sure what resolution I'm looking for or likely to achieve. Can I shut down a bad breeder from across the country? Am I losing my mind?? Maybe they're a "decent" breeder who gave or sold Todd to some asshole who was disappointed in how he developed, and rather than go back to the breeder simply dumped him. (I would be very surprised if this was the case; purebreds are fucking expensive and "decent" breeders will take a dog back.)
Additionally, does the rescue know about this somehow? CLDs are common in the South, I can't believe they wouldn't clock one with obvious features. It's pretty shitty to withhold important breed info that could properly inform a prospective adopter. Are they more interested in turnover than a permanent placement? Is there anything to be gained from calling them out? What would you do??
I would love some perspective or advice, this is driving me crazy. Thanks for reading :) Now go pet a dog!!

As with most things, the opinions expressed in this post are my own. Consider this as just one data point, and not as a guide to your career.
I've been working in the Data/AI space for 5 years now and I've seen hundreds of starry eyed people wanting to work in A.I. because they want to work with the latest and coolest cutting edge technology. But I want to share with you a few reasons why A.I. is not a good career choice.

1. A.I. positions could end up like the "data scientist" position. Looking at the history of the data scientist position, in 2010-2020, the hype around data science made it so that millions of people flocked to that position. Companies eventually realized that most them actually didn't need data science, and the impact of the position didn't always help them profit. The demand of the job has plummeted in recent years, leaving millions of aspiring data scientists unemployed or needing to pursue a different career.
2. A.I. positions will be less than .0001% of tech engineering jobs. In the next few decades, the demand for software and data engineering roles will be much more needed at most companies that A.I. roles. Only a small group companies will a be pursuing A.I. initiatives, while the majority of companies will still need software and data engineers. But because 90% of tech news is A.I. related, there will be a massive influx of people trying to enter the space.
3. The barriers to entry are huge. To pursue a career in A.I. and machine learning. A person's understanding of statistics and software engineering need to be extremely high. To get to that level of knowledge requires much more dedication and studying than most people imagine. Becoming a decent software engineer or data professional is already difficult for the average person.

Before you decide to pursue this as a career, it's important to consider some of the cons listed below. Perhaps consider taking a smaller step first and trying to land a job as a software engineer or data analyst. If you're already in a technical field, consider not putting all your eggs into one basket, and making sure you know enough skills to stay gainfully employed in the job market.
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As the title reads. I need to get this off my chest. It finally happened. After 8 years of GMing, I was finally forced to commit the greatest Game Master faux pas. I looked my player in the eye and had to tell them "No." I've always found ways around having to say it in the past. Always found a way to let them make their decision and keep the story moving. But I couldn't do it last night. I stalled for time, I stopped the game, desperately thinking of a way to say "Yes," but I couldn't think of anything. Allow me to explain the situation. We're in the very first session of The Witch Hammer. For those who don't know (I don't think this counts as a spoiler), in the opening scene, a character loudly blurts out some very important information to a room full of treasure hunters and more. What then follows is a race for information and treasure from multiple different groups and factions. Well, right as the NPC was about to blurt out the good part, my player, a Witch, quickly says, "BEND WILL! I cast Bend Will!" And goes to make their roll. I'm stuck. I know that if they succeed on their roll, they can make the NPC walk outside and away from the crowd. They would easily be able to convince this NPC they were friends and trying to help him, and he would tell only my players the information that TONS of people need to find out about. I stall for as long as I can, desperately running through all the possible outcomes of letting this happen. Finally, I turn to my player and say, "I'm pretty sure if you do this, you break the whole campaign." He laughs, everyone laughs. I'm beet red. I'm so apologetic. I explain that everything sort of hinges on the thing happening that he's trying to stop from happening. The players all have a good laugh and say "okay" before we move on and finish up the scene. I'm not making this post as like, "Oh man, what could I have done to change that?" Because of course after the fact, I've come up with multiple ways to have let it happen and not ruin the story. But for the life of me I couldn't think of a way to save it there in the moment. Just making this post to try and get these emotions off my chest. I feel awful and I'm so embarrassed. I knew as soon as it happened it would be burned into my memory as a humiliating GM moment I'd never forget. Anyone wanna try and make me feel better by telling me about a similar situation that happened to you? If you read this far, thank you. I feel so dumb lol.

Looking to find some good friends and good company either short term or long term to while away the time with. Work from home and a chronic night owl - lots of time to kill, so would love to have some informal chats and maybe even a cheeky little flirt with the right person. But mainly just looking for someone to talk to regularly who has good conversation. Maybe even meet up sometime?
In my spare time I enjoy all the cliche stuff like traveling, live music, pubs, clubs, countryside walks, dining out, photography, ps5 and whatever else. Some of the more niche things I enjoy is learning cocktails, watching mma/combat sport, dabbling with DJing, darts, motorsport, architecture and many many more things that we can talk about as we get to know each other.
Would love someone to share memes and silly little thoughts. Talk about the world, conspiracies, growing up and whatever else pops to mind. Can also share my cute dog too haha
So come have a chat, let’s talk about anything and everything and forge a great friendship. If you’re a little weird, then we will probably get on just fine haha
Open to speak to anyone but please no one under 18 and please bring good energy, put a little effort into your first message please :)

What will you be doing with this PC? Be as specific as possible, and include specific games or programs you will be using.

I’ll use it Mostly for Gaming. I will play games like Cyberpunk Rdr2 Alan Wake 2 and other demanding games

What is your maximum budget before rebates/shipping/taxes?

2200$

When do you plan on building/buying the PC? Note: beyond a week or two from today means any build you receive will be out of date when you want to buy.

In a month

What, exactly, do you need included in the budget? (ToweOS/monitokeyboard/mouse/etc)

tower and monitor for 2200$

Which country (and state/province) will you be purchasing the parts in? If you're in US, do you have access to a Microcenter location?

Turkey , I’ll go to NYC in a few weeks so i can check out microcenter

If reusing any parts (including monitor(s)/keyboard/mouse/etc), what parts will you be reusing? Brands and models are appreciated.

Keyboard Logitech G513 Carbon Mouse Razer DeathAdder V3 wireless

Will you be overclocking? If yes, are you interested in overclocking right away, or down the line? CPU and/or GPU?

No

Are there any specific features or items you want/need in the build? (ex: SSD, large amount of storage or a RAID setup, CUDA or OpenCL support, etc)

2TB storage and an affordable 4k monitor since I am planning to play 4k in some games but if 2200$ isn’t enough for 4k gaming 2k monitor works too.

Do you have any specific case preferences (Size like ITX/microATX/mid-towefull-tower, styles, colors, window or not, LED lighting, etc), or a particular color theme preference for the components?

Mid tower, Led lighting, no color preference

Do you need a copy of Windows included in the budget? If you do need one included, do you have a preference?

No

Extra info or particulars:

I’m looking for a future proof setup I don’t want to change parts too often and I need WiFi

To be clear, I am a woman in my early twenties, and I would say my parents were very involved in my life, cared a lot for my safety, and told me that they accept me for who I am. I am lucky for always being fed, clothed, and most of the time being supported. They have actually become a lot more stable in my adult years. But sometimes I get memories from childhood to very upsetting moments that make no sense. For example, I have this one particular memory of me being about 7 or 8 years old and going on a walk with my mom. I was looking at the cars driving by and she suddenly grabs my arm and yells at me and tells me never to look at cars because they are going to think I am a whore and kidnap me. my mom also did and still does this weird thing where she suspects I am flirting with any man in the vicinity. She used to be obsessed with this one boy who was my age and cut grass in the neighborhood, and she would always assume we were together even though I never spoke to him. She still does this even if we're out somewhere and a man makes small talk with me, she makes it really uncomfortable and sexual. I get the feeling that she thought I was whoring around my teens years even thought I am a closeted virgin lesbian who has never even kissed anyone(i have a fear of intimacy and severe social anxiety). I also remember her saying to me many times "I love you but I don't like you" when I did something to disappoint her. Or another story, when I was 8 my parents let me play with these older kids the girl being 12 and the guy 15, and we would be alone a lot of the time. So naturally the older kids showed me p***hub, chat roulette, omegle, anything and everything that was traumatizing. my young brain didn't know how to process what I kept being shown, so i would think it was funny and it peaked my curiousity. I learned a bunch of sexual terms, and even showed my other friend omegle (lets call her Lily). So one day Lily's mom checked her computer and found Omegle in the search history, and called my parents. My parents sat me down and berated me, insulted me, hysterically cried about how it's all my fault for being a disappointment, told me that other girls in my position would commit suicide, broke my computer in half (even though I never ever searched it up on my home computer) Then called every single member of my family and their friends and told them my business. I wasn't allowed to hang out anymore with any of my friends. It was humiliating. And I felt isolated for the first time. as a 20 year old who hopes to be a mom one day, I can see their reaction was incredibly traumatizing and immature, because they never ever once did take any responsibility for not paying enough attention. I was sexually abused online by a pedophile at that age as well and they ended up finding out and screamed at me for it as if it was my fault. I feel tears welling up in my eyes because I know as a parent I would have never handled the situation like this.

Spoilers: Hai, Korath Automatons, Remnant, Wanderers, Coalition
(All of this is done in a recent Git build, and may be slightly different than released content)
As an old fan of the EV series, I am very nostalgic for the "Demand Tribute" button—and it also feels weird to have more than six escorts along for the ride. So whenever I get to that point in my playthrough, I find myself trying to get it done with minimal fleet or no fleet at all. I usually give up on that idea when I get to the most heavily-defended Republic worlds, and I've never made a serious attempt to dominate the Unfettered Hai at all.
Until now.
I have a base Falcon hull, armed with one grab-strike turret (to pluck enemies from the group), one shield disruptor turret + one husk-slice turret (so that I at least do a little damage on every pass), and one thermal repeater turret (because I'm impatient and it feels good). Power is one White Sun Reactor, plus one Epoch Cell mostly for the ion resistance. A Tactical Scanner gives me vital distance information, two Dark Storm Shields provide endurance, one Small Repair Module gives me more margin for error. Planetary Class Thruster, Lunar Class Steering, and Liquid Sodium Cooler complete the set. With six Outfits Expansions and a Hyperdrive I'm left with six tons to spare.
So I hit caps lock, start flying due east, and Demand Tribute.
I try to keep moving due east for the whole attempt, because any deviation brings the enemy ships closer together, making it more likely that a brief slip of the fingers will kill me. This sorts the enemy into strata based on their top speed, and helps me engage them one at a time. (This is a pretty standard tactic for fighting defense fleets, but I find that it's especially important to be disciplined about it when fighting the Unfettered.)
First stratum: Tracker-only Sea Scorpions, mixed with ones that also have some pulse and ion weaponry. I make them expend their Trackers, without letting them pincer me. (If I let one push me toward the main group, the damage can stack up fast.) The tracker-only ones will begin holding the autopilot and thrust forward keys once their trackers are expended, and at this point pose no threat except as a nuisance. The ones that have weaponry other than Trackers are a bit more of a problem, but not because of their weaponry per se—because they overheat and fall behind! This accidental micromanagement ensures that their shields will be back to full by the time I'm in range of them again. With shield disruption at my disposal, I can still chip away at them one at a time until they inevitably fall.
Stratum two: Fast Lightning Bugs. It's possible to die to this stratum but if I'm careful to fight one at a time they are basically irrelevant.
Stratum three: Sea Scorpions with pulse weaponry. These guys will actually win if I fight one head on! I pick one off from the group, go head to head until shields are below 30% or so, disengage until my shields are back, and then go in for another pass. The second pass kills it.
Stratum four: Three kinds of Shield Beetle. They all have the same top speed but require different techniques to defeat. I divide them into soft, medium, and hard variants, identified by how many ion cannons they have:

• Soft: Lots of ion cannons. Barely does enough DPS to be a threat. The annoying thing is that the ion cannons do accumulate enough ion damage to disable most of my weaponry. So I'll go head to head, hold at close range until I notice my DPS has fallen to nothing, then pull away to deionize myself.
• Medium: Half as many ion cannons. The cause of most of my failures. If I get too close, they'll wreck me quickly. So I do multiple passes. If I make sure to disengage in a way that keeps my Grab-Strikes impacting, their shields won't regenerate between passes. And if I mess up, well, that's what the shield disruption is for.
• Hard: No ion cannons. If I get within range they'll crack my shields like an eggshell. I use the same strategy as I do with Medium, except that if I feather the range just right, I can hit them without them hitting me.

Stratum five: More Lightning Bugs. After the Shield Beetles these are such a pushover it's not even funny.
Later, when I decide to tour human space, I'm going to try this ship there as well. If it works, I've finally arrived at my holy grail: a human hull with no tier 3+ equipment (like Gridfire Turrets or Skylances) that can solo every tributable world. (Except Humanika, obviously... and maybe the Remnant worlds too, we'll see.)

Introduction In today's dynamic world, where change is constant, embracing a growth mindset is vital for personal and professional advancement. A growth mindset entails the belief that abilities and intelligence can be developed through effort, perseverance, and learning from mistakes. This article explores the concept of a growth mindset, its significance, and how to cultivate it to achieve success.
What is a Growth Mindset? A growth mindset is the conviction that skills and intelligence can be honed through dedication and learning. Unlike a fixed mindset that perceives abilities as inherent traits, a growth mindset sees challenges as opportunities for improvement. It fosters adaptability, resilience, and a belief in the potential for continuous growth through effort and dedication.
Why is a Growth Mindset Important? A growth mindset instills a "can-do" attitude, motivating individuals to work harder and persist in the face of adversity. It fosters resilience, enabling individuals to bounce back from setbacks and find alternative solutions. Lifelong learning is another benefit, as it encourages individuals to seek new knowledge and acquire additional skills throughout their lives.
The Benefits of a Growth Mindset:

1. Greater adaptability and resilience
2. Improved problem-solving skills
3. Increased motivation and perseverance
4. Enhanced creativity and innovation
5. Continuous personal and professional development

How to Embrace a Growth Mindset?

• Embracing failure as a learning opportunity is crucial in developing a growth mindset. Rather than viewing failure as a reflection of one's abilities, individuals with a growth mindset see it as a stepping stone toward success. They analyze their mistakes, identify areas for improvement, and use these experiences to fuel their growth.
• Cultivating curiosity is another essential aspect of a growth mindset. Curious individuals have a thirst for knowledge and a desire to explore, enabling them to continuously learn, adapt, and innovate.
• Furthermore, focusing on effort over talent is key. Individuals with a growth mindset prioritize hard work, perseverance, and continuous improvement, understanding that these qualities are fundamental for success.
• Finally, adding the word "yet" to one's vocabulary can foster a patient and optimistic approach to growth. Recognizing that progress takes time and skills can be developed with effort allows individuals to maintain a positive outlook even in the face of challenges.

Conclusion Embracing a growth mindset is essential for personal and professional growth in today's rapidly changing world. By adopting a growth mindset, individuals can unlock their full potential, foster resilience, and achieve success in various aspects of life.
📋 Source: Embrace Change: Cultivating a Growth Mindset