New years dinner menu

not really sure if this is allowed here but im just wondering why the hell people are still supporting cody orlove??? not only is he annoying but hes also admitted to hitting his ex (zoe) and is exploiting tf out of this new girl he was talking to, not to mention he groomed 15-16 year old girls that were in his fandom (including me) hes just a horrible and manipulative person all around and no better than zoe laverne

So currently I drive a 2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe with the 3.8 Liter V6 engine and 6 speed manual transmission. It’s my second car I’ve owned as well as the car I learned to drive manual in, and I’ve owned it for 5 years now. I feel like it’s time for me to upgrade to a new car this summer.
My two options:
2018 - 2023 Ford Mustang GT Premium
2016 - 2019 BMW 440i (all body styles honestly interest me but the Gran Coupe seems the most interesting)
Now obviously this is the Mustang subreddit so yall are gonna know more about the Mustang. With that said in what ways is it better than a 440i and in what ways is it worse

Context: My kid keeps beating me so I created a Reddit account to ask for help. I am 1000% new to this hobby/gameplay/building and painting minis.
My 16 year old son has been building up an Orks army during Holidays and Birthday gifts for a few years now. He is deep with the lore and tactics and gameplay from watching and reading everything. He didn’t have any friends that wanted to play and too nervous to try a games shop, so I did the Dad thing and bought a Votann combat patrol since I play dwarves in all my fantasy type games. When our combat patrols fight he slaughters me every time. Usually a waaag and rush of dudes, his deffkoptas softening me up and Deffdread mopping up.
I’ve tried watching YouTube videos and listening to podcasts on how to play as votann but they all make me bored 5 minutes in. I’ve read the codex, but always forget to do strategems and if I do remember it’s always something too late. I thought maybe just playing more I’ll figure it out but I just keep losing to him.
He is getting cocky, so cocky and just laying it on thick I can’t win.
I need a fucking win. We are scary getting into this hobby now. He just build my Ancestors Wrath mini last night and tonight he started on the Defenders of the Ancestors box set. (Yes, I have not told my wife how much I put on the credit card, but I do the whole budget anyways. 😂) He already has a big ass Orks army of fucking big figures he got his grandparents to buy him. I’m hoping my new defenders set evens the odds when we move on to larger scale fights (gonna need a bigger table!)
Any tips or tricks for fighting Orks would very much be appreciated! A win for me is a win for all Votann! Also, thanks everyone for posting pictures of their paintings, I have no idea what I’m doing and you’ve all given me great ideas and so many “oh that is supposed to be this color to look cooler” moments!

About a year ago my ex boyfriend told me he wanted a break and basically that I was too much for him. I was too mentally ill, I had too much going on in my life. I respected that. However, it triggered me deeply because that is something I have always always thought of myself and to hear someone say it out loud made me want to kill myself. So I ended up going into survival mode and distancing myself from everyone I loved and my best friend left me because of that. I didn’t realize until recently that what he did had that effect on me. And I also recently got into a new relationship, and I finally feel safe and loved. But I’m so so so scared because I don’t want to ruin this one. I feel like what my ex did put me back a long way, and now I have to rebuild my trust in people from the ground up. But I’m scared that the process of re-healing that wound will be too messy and drive away my new boyfriend. How do I fix this?

Hey All,
I’m ready to pull the trigger on getting a new car. I’m a low mileage driver (~5-8k miles a year) currently driving a 2019 Alfa Romeo which only has 28k miles. I thought it was going to be a daily driver until COVID hit and now I’m fully remote and only really drive for errands and weekend city driving. Why pay for the maintenance and car that I’m not getting the full use out of it?
I’m looking at the new 2025 Toyota Camry SE (hybrid) OR an EV like a Hyundai Ioniq 6. What are your thoughts? Is it even worth a Hybrid for a low mileage driver; but, with a reliable car?
I appreciate everyone’s input!

As I write this I am sitting back home at my parents - right where this all started - and seemingly its where I deserve to be. I am a 32 y/o male who has always been naturally gifted. I never had to study or work hard for anything that I wanted it had always been gifted to me with little to no effort. In public I always tried to be perfect and be a people pleaser but behind the scenes it was always a different story. Behind the scenes for the majority of my life I always took the easy route out - if it was either focus and do hard work or find a job or start a business I would always decide to wait until tomorrow and just survive the day instead of live the life ive always wanted. It will all make sense why I am writing this in this thread at the end.
(Keep in mind I did all this without knowing deeply that my anxiety has been holding me back and that I developed OCD tendencies in order to receive reassurances when stress was high throughout my life)
After this little introduction to give you a picture of my actions - the consequences were pretty dire. Long story short I started dating someone who I was never infatuated with but convinced myself she was good enough all because of this chronic anxiety I was dealing with. Whenever I would go on a date or sit with someone I would always be stressed have tension in my face and worry about the next words that would come out of my mouth. This has been a habit I have had for awhile. So when the opportunity arose I jumped on it.
This would lead to a 2.5 year relationship where I was unknowingly depressed and unattracted to my s/o and I just tried to make it work because the fear of uncertainty and anxiety have controlled my life.
Fast forward to the breakup - I wasn't devastated but I had become reliant on her for my conscience - although I know I never loved her I couldn't get over her because she gave my life meaning and to the outsider they would be able to see that I was in a relationship and thats really what has driven me my whole life. Not was genuinely made me happy but what others would think.
After that I decided I didnt care anymore about any of my fears and I started moving fast without pause. Got a new place, went to the gym, and was just a man on a mission. This was all great and suddenly that feeling of dread (OCD and anxiety) had disappeared, I didn't seem to care anymore. I got into a new relationship and for the first time in my life I was actually present and enjoying life without overthinking just being in the moment (my self-confidence was at a high).
One more fast forward to a year later - I had broken up with my new girlfriend and my anxious tendencies and ruminating slowly but surely started trickling back in - doubting my life decisions once again. Once these anxieties trickled back in and my OCD to keep me safe - my mind immediately wandered (without me knowing) making me think I wanted my first ex back - so thats exactly what I did except this time I was burneded to prove to her that I had changed. One night at dinner - I was trying to be normal self - but with all the stresses I had going on in my life I didnt realize that my anxiety and my OCD had been at an all time high - and the smallest thought such as understanding what someone said and me not understanding it forced me to tense up and retreat from the dinner. To summarize - next dinner I had I couldnt even be present from all the ruminating and I ended up with a tension headache where i felt like my whole scalp was squeezing - it was at this point where I knew something wasnt normal. I spent the next 2 months avoiding any social activities - doing my normal ruminating rituals which have worked all my life at the expense of time and perseverance - I would not do anything until I was mentally safe and confident. This led to a swift deterioration of my relationship as my ex did not show me any support or patience but pressured me to snap out of it which led me to working harder mentally and exasperating the problem.
Moved back into my parents with my promised business being put on pause and my relationship in the past. It was only at this time where I tried to find out why I was doing these compulsions and why I felt like I needed my thoughts to protect me and listen to them always in highly stressful situations. This is where my COD was spiraling out of control I had all these thoughts about how can I control my thoughts, I am human and we can make so many decisions about what to say or do. It seems like 32 years of getting through it caused a huge amount of uncertainty or doubt to the point I was experiencing depersonalization and unable to even talk to my mom or dad. I legitimately thought I was going crazy and deep down I realized that that was one of my biggest fears which drove my compulsions and my constant checking throughout my life. Everything started to improve once I understood why I was doing this and this is where I found out that I was doing OCD acrobatics in my mind for the majority of my life as well as that my anxiety was a cause of that.
This is also where I found meditation - and the ability to finally be able to sit with my thoughts no matter how strong how bothersome how loud they got and over the past month I have seen an unimaginable improvement from being obsessed with not being ok to starting to find acceptance. If you've made it this far thank you, and I would love any advice on how to make this sustainable long term so I can break my constant pattern of self-destruction and mediocrity and finally reach my full potential.
(I have left out many details obviously to make this as short as possible, but the crux of what I've had to deal with my whole life is there)

honestly im reallyyyy friggin bored and have nothing to do. A bit about me im 18 years old and currently studying psychology! i travel back and forth between socal and NY. im more on the petite side, 5"2 100lbs to be exact 😅 but don't worry im very active and love trying new things. hiking is actually one of my fav activites! anywayy shoot me a DM and let's see if we get along <3

honestly im reallyyyy friggin bored and have nothing to do. A bit about me im 18 years old and currently studying psychology! i travel back and forth between socal and NY. im more on the petite side, 5"2 100lbs to be exact 😅 but don't worry im very active and love trying new things. hiking is actually one of my fav activites! anywayy shoot me a DM and let's see if we get along <3

I have been with my SO for 8 years we are both 33. Would I be the asshole for telling my SO I don’t want to go to his good friend’s wedding because my significant other and I are not engaged or married and I feel insecure, triggered, and sad and a little jealous when I see engagement proposals and attend wedding? I have gone to a lot of wedding and engagement parties the last 3 years and lately I have been struggling to want to be at such events because I get sad. My significant other is in the bridal party. We have talked about marriage but not sure when it will happen and he knows I want a marriage. I know it will happen but I have just been in my feels. I am so happy for all my friends and family who have started their new chapter in their lives. I can’t help but feel sad and cannot bring myself to be at events without breaking down in tears after I get back home. WIBTA to not attend the wedding with my SO? Not sure what to do or say? Help.

My husband (31M) and I enjoy traveling. We have 3 children. Historically we have brought my grandmother (76F) and grandfather (now deceased) along and covered their expenses including air travel, car rental, group activities, and provided a private room in an Airbnb/VRBO during our travels. During our travels, we have done group dinners, lunches, and group excursions while other evenings my husband and I would go out for higher end dinners or we’d go out and do excursions not appropriate for the younger kiddos while my grandparents would watch them (usually max of 3-4 hours per day). We’d also give my grandparents sometime on trips to go out and do activities of their own, that they’d pay for themselves (casinos, historical tours, spa days, etc). It was really positive because we got time as a family, some times individually, and my grandparents got to go to a lot of exotic places that have not historically been in their price bracket. It was a fantastic system for the last 7 years and everyone was happy with it and no one felt uncomfortable with our arrangements. My grandfather has unfortunately passed away and my grandmothers health is declining to a point where I do not feel that international travel would be safe for her. I don’t have any other family. My mother and father are not involved, and my sister is addicted to opioids so we are not on speaking terms.
My husband and I have a good relationship with his parents and my brother-in-laws and sister-in-law. I want to navigate proposing something similar to his family for a European vacation but don’t know how to navigate this. In an ideal world, we’d all travel together on my expense, I’d cover group activities, air fare, group meals, a private space in the Airbnb, and groceries at said Airbnb. In return, I’d want a couple hours per day (or at least somedays) where my partner and I can do activities that aren’t kid friendly (spas, fancy dinners, more adventurous activities, etc) and they’d also get free time to go out and do as they please or maybe some full on days where they can do as they wish.
The tricky part is my mother-in-law and father-in-law are really wealthy and I’m concerned about them thinking we are inviting them purely for them to foot the bill/cover some expenses which is 0 percent my motive and I want them to really understand that. Secondly, if we include one of my BIL and SIL in this conversation but not extend this out to others, would this be an asshole move? I wouldn’t want to necessarily extend this offer to all my sibling-in-laws. One of my brother-in-laws in 19 and definitely still in a party phase in life and honestly has no idea how to care for the kiddos so bringing him with, really wouldn’t be appropriate for the arrangement. My SIL has 3 kids and a partner as well so bringing her entire family along would drastically increase the cost and juggling 6 kids (with 4 under 4) would be incredibly hectic for all of us and I just don’t know if it would be a good situation over all and obviously would be quite a bit more pricy covering the expenses of 6 versus 2.
The sibling I would possibly include in the proposal is my BIL and his soon to be wife who are closer in age to us but not quite yet in the baby making stage yet but are into the same things as us and aren’t actively in the party stage. They also are really really good with our kids and soon to be SIL is in college still so financially a trip of this caliber wouldn’t be an option to them with their current financial situation.
I guess my question here is, WIBTAH if I initiated this conversation and only included some family members and excluded others?

honestly im reallyyyy friggin bored and have nothing to do. A bit about me im 18 years old and currently studying psychology! i travel back and forth between socal and NY. im more on the petite side, 5"2 100lbs to be exact 😅 but don't worry im very active and love trying new things. hiking is actually one of my fav activites! anywayy shoot me a DM and let's see if we get along <3

NOTES: Before I get into this next chapter, I have to clarify something that I should've done in the first post. This is a historical concept based off of David V. Kimball's What If Series Playlist on YouTube. Also, I forgot the demake Super Smash Land existed; Smash GB is not based off that.
With the success of Both Smash Bros. and Smash GB, starting in January of 1993, Hal Laboratories begins work on the next game for the Newly successful franchise (alongside Kirby’s Games, of course): Super Smash Bros. for SNES (Super Famicom in Japan). Three Characters however wouldn’t make the final roster: Ice Climbers, Black Mage, & SOPHIA. Items would be introduced in this Installment, with the first ones being: Green & Red Shells, Banana Peel, Bumper, Fire Flower, Motion sensor bomb, & a Bomb Flower. Release for this Game is April of 1995. Stage ideas include: Yoshi’s House, Zebes, Green Greens, & Wily Fortress 7.
Roster:
New Sprites for Veterans: Mario (SMW), DK (DKC), Link, (ALttP), Simon Belmont (SCIV), Megaman (MM7), Samus (Super Metroid), Sir Arthur (SGnG), Firebrand (Demon’s Crest).
New Moveset: Kirby (Copy Ability Now Active.)
Luigi: The man in Green has joined his brother in Smash. Moveset is a little more Slippery.
Captain Falcon: F-Zero Mascot with Moveset from 64 for this game.
Fox: Star Fox Leader with little legs runs in with Moveset from 64 for this game.
Diddy Kong: DK’s little buddy joins here with DKC’s Animal Friends as Attacks.
Ness: Earthbound’s Champion uses PK Thunder to begin his Smash Legacy.
Arle Nadja: Puyo Puyo Master of SEGA comes to Nintendo Fighter. Sprite & Moveset is from Madō Monogatari (Her 1st Appearance).
Earthworm Jim: Super Suit wearing Hero from Playmates Interactive Entertainment blasts his way into Smash. Sprite & Moveset from Title Game.
Terra Branford: The most recent female protagonist from Squaresoft’s Final Fantasy Series (up to this point in the Release Year.) Moveset includes her ability to transform into her Esper form with another Moveset.

Tomorrow morning I have a 30 minute zoom call with the CEO and 3-4 other higher ups from the wholesale company I work for. The purpose of the meeting is to get to know me a little and put a face to a name since I’m being enrolled in a presidents (branch manager) program. There is also plans for me to start a new branch in about 14 months which will require me to relocate about 3-1/2 hours away. A little background on me is I’ve done two summer internships and then have been employed full time for 6 years doing inside sales and outside sales with a lot of successful cold calling at this company. I am also 30 years old with three kids. Any tips on how I can prepare or make a great impression?

Hello, I was pretty excited to skate today for the first time in years. I bought a pair of Super grip games and headed out to some smoothish concrete at a nearby park. I wanted to go to the rink tomorrow. Do I need to buy new wheels now that I’ve used them outside ?
If I do are they interchangeable with any brand and how do I decide the size ?

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Why you really make excuses & how you can short-circuit this to unleash your true potential
How to upgrade your focus, energy & motivation using advanced, scientifically proven biohacks
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How you compare to the more than 50,000 people we surveyed internationally & how to apply this information to your own life
The biochemical reasons we FAIL & how to diagnose these in your own life so you don't beat yourself up in the process
The problem with outdated models for treating low energy, depression, anxiety & stress & the 4 BRAND NEW models being used for success by psychologists, doctors, nutritionists & biohackers 02 Unlocking the Keys to Your Kingdom (Interactive) Next, together, we'll explore a new & profound way to track & manage your progress using a combination of neuroscience, psychology & biology in this interactive chapter to pinpoint what's TRULY holding you back;
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Why you can't outthink bad biochemistry by medicating with self-help and the explanation of why you may get "better"... but not necessarily "well"! 03 Under the Radar - Hack Your Emotions, Take Control of Your Energy" You'll walk away after reading this chapter thinking, "this should be taught in schools!
Discover how your emotions, thoughts & behaviors are getting hijacked by everyday influences that no one is talking about and what you can do about it
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The conflicting reputation of caffeine - let's breakdown the science of whether it's helping or hindering you, you'll be surprised! 04 Fueling for Success - Upgrade Your Energy, Upgrade Your Life" Discover the connection between the need for willpower and your physical (and mental) energy levels as we look at how your body produces and consumes its energy. You'll learn;
Why applying willpower is a LOSING strategy & what to do instead
What happened when I drank pure ketone ester (a breakthrough product that's the result of 15 years of research & $60 million in funding)
History of the ketogenic diet and its effectiveness as a treatment for depression. Warning: don't do it if you have these health issues...
You & Your Mitochondria: A 10-step 'Fuel Yourself For Success' plan
The gut/brain connection broken down into easy-to-understand language
Breaking research into the gut microbiome and the key to better health, more energy, & better mood
Find out if your diet could be killing your healthy microbiome & triggering inflammation
How I linked my depression to my gut health by taking this easy to use test
Why a one-size-fits-all approach to nutrition doesn't work & the 13 factors to focus on when it comes to food & nutrition instead
Why you should consider this popular eating protocol to improve your energy, mood & focus 05 The Transformational Biohacker - Sharpening Your Mind with Nutritional Supplements We look at ways to boost your energy, reboot your brain & dial in your focus to support you on your journey of transformation into 'The Catalyst'.
How nutritional deficiencies will amplify many negative emotions, making you your own worst enemy
Discover my pick for the top six supplements that will help you reboot your body & brain as well as;
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Balancing hormones, increasing immunity, & aiding in nutrient absorption 06 Enter the World of Nootropics - Improve Focus, Concentration, & Drive" I'll take you through how these brain boosting "smart drugs" can help you to feel more alert, concentrate with more ease & supercharge your energy. You'll discover;
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The difference between natural & pharmaceutically derived nootropics & why I prefer those that are naturally found in foods you already eat
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Get a complete breakdown of which nootropics you should & shouldn't be trying based on your unique Success Identity Type ( you discovered this in chapter 2)
Learn how to avoid buying into the hype so you can find what speifically works for you
My pick of the top 3 nootropic stacks for easy consumption and additional firepower & focus, including all the pros & cons for each
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Discover the truth behind sleep & fitness trackers and find out just how accurate they really are
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How to biohack your sleep so you wake up feeling rested & ready to go every morning;
Explore the 4 key stages of sleep & why you're most likely missing out on the MOST important one right now
My top 9 tips for increasing deep sleep to prime your brain for success
The no.1 sleep supplement to AVOID that could give you nightmares!
The basics of NLP & how you can manipulate your perception of things to make life easier & stress-less
How to neutralize negative past events using these 9 simple steps
Learn my Quickfire Visualization Technique that is used by athletes to prepare for competitions and how you can apply this advanced technique to prepare yourself to overcome any challenge as you go after your goals
Discover how you're likely to experience visualization/meditation based on our survey of over 50,000, with personalized tips on how to get started as you improve your energy, focus & mood 09 Uncovering Your Purpose - The 2 Different Types of Purpose & Why it Matters Not all purposes are created equal, but understanding yours can lead to greater optimism and a higher likelihood of achieving your goals.
Discover the 2 different types of purpose & how one of them increases inflammatory genes, while the other decreases your nervous system's response to fight/flight making you more likely to be successful. This information alone could transform your life!
The 3 reasons why people without a purpose can't find it & what you can do immediately to help uncover it
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How to use my 5-Step Progressive Overload technique to expand your comfort zone without the risk of giving up on your goals when things start getting tough 10 Your 13 Weeks to Unstoppable Personalized Plan I share the outcomes of my own 90-day mission as we begin to look at how you can plan to overcome the stress, anxiety, depression, fatigue & more that has been holding you back from achieving your goals & living the life you were meant to.
This chapter includes a 13-week outline to plan your very own 90-day mission to biohack your way to an Unstoppable version of you!
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Learn how to personalize your unique 13-week plan to optimize your chances of success
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Hello everybody! This is a continuation of last week’s sale with a few new pens added in, including a couple stubs/italics! As always, these pens write fantastically but simply aren’t used enough. As I continue to curate my collection, I’m doing my best to make sure I sell pens that don’t get enough use. It’s hard to let them go but they’ll make somebody excellent writers!
Verification and photos: https://imgur.com/a/7brUUlZ Please note: there may be ink on the nibs in the photos as a result of my testing them. Rest assured, all nibs are in great shape Also, unfortunately Imgur is acting screwy tonight. It wouldn’t let me label my posts with pen identification as I normally do. I will update this as soon as it will allow me to do so.
-All sub rules in effect. PayPal G&S is the only acceptable form of payment! -Please post on this listing first, then PM with your PayPal email and I’ll get an invoice sent out ASAP. Users that indicate firm intention through messaging to purchase a pen will get priority for a given pen, irrespective of “pm” order in the thread.
-The cost of shipping is higher than ever. All packages ship with full value insurance-absolutely no exceptions. Shipping will be a flat rate of $10. I’m happy to combine shipping if you purchase multiple items.
MODERN MACHINED PENS
[A1] Q3D Twis-ti $145+shipping
This solid Titanium pen is built like a tank! Intricate machining is done expertly throughout! Theres no question that Q3D is destined to gain market share and continue expanding! A great pen! This pen is being sold for 1 reason….I’ve become an Autmog fanboy essentially, so I have no need for multiple all titanium pens! Currently sold out on the website but available here :-)
Vintage Pens below
[Parts] Wahl-Eversharp ringtop in Lazulitic celluloid w/14k Fine Signature, flexible nib $115+shipping
I’ve labeled this gorgeous pen as [parts], but it is a fully functional pen. There is a crack in the barrel at the threads(pictured in the gallery) that has been stable during my ownership over the course of several years. The cap threads with no issue whatsoever. What’s special about this pen, aside from the beautiful Lazulitic celluloid, is its nib. The pen truly is a wonderful writer! I purchased the pen with an eye to harvest its nib once the crack became unmanageable, however that never came to pass as the crack today looks just as it did the day I received the pen. It would be a shame to simply yank the nib and lose another precious artifact of a bygone era. This pen is sure to please, both the eye and the hand!
[A2] Sheaffer Balance II in Cobalt Glow w/Broad 18k semi-flex Factory Italic nib $335+shipping
I guess technically this isn’t a vintage pen, but it is an homage to the legendary Sheaffer Balance’ of yore so its inclusion in the vintage section just seems right lol ;-) This is an incredibly beautiful, like new pen in the wondrously chatoyant Cobalt Glow acrylic! The pen is essentially brand new having only been inked a time or 2. What makes this pen really special however, is its nib. The 18k factory Italic is a veritable cornucopia of line variation and is wet, and delicious! If that wasn’t enough, the nib also has a bit of softness to it which adds even more character to your writing! Line variation abound with laser side strokes and broad down strokes. I’ve seen a couple(and actually sold 1) stub nibs available on these pens, but it seems Italic variants such as this one are rather uncommon. I’ve held onto this pen for a long time and need to let it go where it’ll be loved and appreciated on a regular basis. If you like line variation, this one’s for you!!
MODERN FOUNTAIN PENS/NIBS BELOW
[B] Selmy Maki-e pen. Cartridge converter w/Fine SS Schmidt nib $125+shipping
This pen was my first foray into Maki-e. Let me tell you, this pen impressed me! So much so that it was a tough decision to let it go. It’s unbelievable to me that you can get a pen of this quality for this comparative low price! It’s beautiful, in great condition, and has a wonderful nib! What’s not to like? The gold and silver powder used in the design of the pen really pops. Take a look at the video in the gallery. A gorgeous pen that’s sure to please when put to paper!
[B++] Gravitas Ultemate Vac w/SS Fine nib $170+shipping
Ben @Gravitas perfected the vac filler when he designed this pen. I have 2 of them and the other won’t be going anywhere. This is an awesome pen! IMO, Ben solved some of the issues that made Vacs not user friendly. Not the least of which is making the pen easy to disassemble…this makes cleaning a breeze. Grab this pen for a discount and avoid Gravitas long shipping times to boot!
[A2] Taccia Spectrum in Forest Eye acrylic w/SS Music nib $115+shipping
Next is a great pen if you like line variation. I’m primarily a Stub/Italic/Music nib user. The SS Sailor Music nib on this pen is fantastic! It has a great feel when put to paper and is wet and smooth! The pen is in great condition and has no scratches cracks or wear visible. I love Sailor Music nibs and am only selling this pen because I have the same model with a gold nib. If you’re looking to expand your nib offerings and jazz up your handwriting, this is a great pen to do it with! Edit: It was kinda difficult to find one of these at retailer sites. Wondering if maybe this pen has been discontinued..? I certainly hope not as they’re great pens….
[parts with NO NIB or B++ with 14k F SIG nib listed below] Franklin Christoph 46 in Antique Glass w/ or w/out 14k Fine SIG nib $110+shipping(body only, no nib), or $240+shipping(w/14k F SIG nib)
Franklin-Christoph is one of my favorite modern pen makers. I especially love their transparent, demonstrator type materials! This 46 in Antique Glass is no exception. The 46 is one of my favorite models in their lineup as it is very ergonomic . This pen is available nibless, or, with the excellent 14k Fine SIG nib listed below. The 46 will accommodate any #6 Jowo screw-in nib unit you’d like to install if you’re interested in rhe body only.
[A2] Franklin Christoph(Jowo) Rhodium plated 14k Fine SIG nib $135+shipping
SIG nibs are among my favorite modern stub nibs to use. They write fantastically and are the perfect blend of line variation and smoothness! The variability in downstroke width, dependent on angle to the page ala’ Naginata-Togi type nibs, is a really cool plus. This particular nib is a true gem, wet and smooth with great line variation and is sure to become a favorite for your daily use! A great match for the pen above, but will go in any pen that accepts screw-in #6 Jowo nibs.
[A2] Leonardo Officina Italiana Furore in Galaxy Blue acrylic(Silver trim)cartridge converter pen w/14k Fine nib $280+shipping
This is a gorgeous Furore in the now discontinued and hard to find Galaxy Blue acrylic, which is breathtakingly beautiful(video in the gallery). This acrylic is a sight to behold….deep and chatoyant, very reminiscent is its “Galaxy” namesakeThe pen has rhodium plated silver trim and is in excellent, like new condition with not a single mark/micro-scratch to be found! The 14k Fine nib is smooth and consistent, beautifully wet, and writes very well! It was a tough decision to include this pen in the sale because I really like this model as a whole, however I ultimately decided to keep my Furore Grande.
[A2] Graf von Faber Castell Guilloche in Burned Orange w/18k Fine nib $260+shipping
I absolutely adore GVFC/FC nibs. They are seriously awesome writers! If you’ve never tried a gold nib from GVFC, man are you missing out! They’re perfectly wet, quite soft, and have a great feel against the paper. If you like FC’s stainless nibs found on Looms and HEXO’s, you’ll fall in love with their gold nib variants! I love this pen, but I’ve only inked it up once as I slowly move more and more toward hardcore vintage pen usage. It needs to go to a home where it’ll be used consistently because it really is that good. A great, great everyday writer….
[B] Levenger Aero D w/Med. SS nib $50+shipping
This was a Levenger pen made with real lacquer coated Carbon Fiber! It’s very high quality and doesn’t look obviously fake like a lot of the other “Carbon Fiber” pens that simply have stickers affixed to look like CF. Its shiny carbon fiber is quite beautiful, but I think I’ve inked it only a handful of times during my ownership. The medium nib is fantastic! Quite honestly, I was surprised at how nicely it writes. Nice and wet and very smooth….writes under its own weight, etc. The only “issue” with this pen is a few chips to the nib coating from capping/uncapping, which seems to happen with these dark nib coatings. Aside from that however, this pen is in excellent condition and ready to write! This is the type pen that you write with and think, “wow, how is this possible?!”. I can’t say enough about this pens nib….
[B+] Ensso Piuma Full Titanium cartridge converter pen w/Titanium nib(EF or F, buyers choice)$145+shipping
Ensso makes beautiful, extremely high quality pens. I love these Piuma models for daily writing, but especially for daily carry! I have 4 Titanium models of this pen and decided to sell a couple of them. It has a couple minor micro scratches but aside from that, it’s in great condition. It’s full Titanium so you could throw it off a cliff and it would survive! It’ll accept any #6 Bock nib unit you’d like to use via screw in nib units. Ti Piumas are the perfect weight, have great ergo’s, and are supremely comfortable to write with! I don’t normally prefer metal sections, however the section on this pen is extremely comfortable and isn’t slippery in the slightest. Their indestructible nature make them perfect for daily carry. If you like metal pens but don’t like for them to weigh a lot, this is the pen for you!

We sold our former home to some people who are now accusing us of not disclosing info properly. We owned the home for less than two years. When we moved, they agreed to let us leave some patio items until the spring because it was the dead of winter and difficult to move them. I reached out to them to ask them to come get the items this weekend. When we showed up, the guy started threatening us, saying his wife is extremely angry and we should “be warned” (lol). Apparently they determined the windows and exterior doors needed replacing after they were in touch with the owners prior to us (not sure how they got their contact info). The prior owners claimed they gave us some estimate for the windows, and these new owners are saying we screwed them by not disclosing this estimate. They say the new windows and doors cost them $8.5K. We have no recollection of receiving an estimate, nor can we find it in our papers. They were also complaining that the hot tub broke within six weeks of moving in. We made no guarantees as to the state of the hot tub, and it’s 12 years old…
The new owners forewent an inspection, but we did provide them with an older inspection report before we closed which does make a recommendation to replace the windows.
I think I already know the answer, but we wouldn’t have been required to disclose this estimate (if it even exists), right?
Also, they refused to let us take three of our patio chairs and a large pool bin. Seems like conversion since they agreed to hold our items but not worth the fight…

I bought my ONE X2 Last year and because it has a problem like corrupted files. I updated the firmware last January this year but after I updated it the camera rendered almost unusable because every time I record it constantly stop like sometimes not even reaching 5 minutes of recording and sometimes it stop immediately on both manual or on phone recording and some of the file are corrupted. It is a hassle for me because I use my ONE X2 for motovlog.
Note: I already use 4 brands of recommended microsd cards just to test them but it has the same result and I use the microsd card formatter software that insta360 provided for me.
Does Insta360 has a plan to release a new firmware for older version or we stuck with this problem forever?

So currently I drive a 2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe with the 3.8 Liter V6 engine and 6 speed manual transmission. It’s my second car I’ve owned as well as the car I learned to drive manual in, and I’ve owned it for 5 years now. I feel like it’s time for me to upgrade to a new car this summer.
My two options:
2016 - 2019 BMW 440i (all body styles honestly interest me but the Gran Coupe seems the most interesting)
2018 - 2023 Ford Mustang GT Premium
Now obviously this is the BMW subreddit so yall are gonna know more about the 440i. With that said in what ways is it better than a Mustang and in what ways is it worse

Hi, thanks for taking the time to read my post! I am looking for someone who would like to maybe talk/hang out and see where things go. Ideally, you would be open to a long term relationship (if we are compatible) but being friends is okay with me too.
About me: 28 years old, Asian, about 6’ tall, slightly chubby due to bulking, work full time, love exploring new restaurants, and I have a cat!
About you: between the ages of 24 and 35 and I have a very slight preference for Asians but definitely open to any ethnicity
If you’re interested in chatting, please feel free to send me a message. Hope to hear from you soon and thanks again for reading!