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2024.06.02 09:30 142864019yes WTF does it mean if a girl says yes to your confession?
After reading yesterday's comments, I've decided to confess to her face to face. I went to her workplace the next day (she works FnB) and have a bite while waiting for her shift to end. I wanted to surprise her but the queue was very long and I can see her rushing so I didn't bother her. So I patiently say down and waited.
Once the queue thinned about I decided to make the move that will change my future life for the better, forever. As I went up to the counter, we locked eyes with each other. She smiled and said "Handsome, what you want?". Her words felt like honey with her old and comforting voice that makes me at peace. Her eyes were so mesmerising I forgot that I was ordering food. "That one", "This one" as I pointed to the wide range of dishes, a smorgasbord of food if you will.
I tipped an extra 10¢ then I held on to her wrinkly hand as I finally confessed my love to her. She blushed a bit and said "yes". But what does that does that really mean tho? Was she just trying to be nice or is she interested? Please help me 🙏 I can't with these mixed signals man 😭
Age is a just number Prison is a just room Even if life is like hell It feels like heaven when I'm with you.
Creds to: lashingtide, comments section.
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Once the queue thinned about I decided to make the move that will change my future life for the better, forever. As I went up to the counter, we locked eyes with each other. She smiled and said "Handsome, what you want?". Her words felt like honey with her old and comforting voice that makes me at peace. Her eyes were so mesmerising I forgot that I was ordering food. "That one", "This one" as I pointed to the wide range of dishes, a smorgasbord of food if you will.
I tipped an extra 10¢ then I held on to her wrinkly hand as I finally confessed my love to her. She blushed a bit and said "yes". But what does that does that really mean tho? Was she just trying to be nice or is she interested? Please help me 🙏 I can't with these mixed signals man 😭
Age is a just number Prison is a just room Even if life is like hell It feels like heaven when I'm with you.
Creds to: lashingtide, comments section.
2024.06.02 09:29 marl3nee Actually fuck high school assigments
Our deputy principal had royally fucked us sideways. She emailed us last month, (I tweaked it a bit just in case somebody I know recognises it)
‘Dear Students,
It has come to the school board that anxiety is prevalent within our school community. To improve this issue, we're initiating a program to increase public speaking confidence. In which, all your current and future writing assignments will be performed as a speech and/or presentation to further improve our student’s confidence’
Because of this absolute banger of an idea (thank you, deputy principal), have three speeches. One on Thursday, another one in 3 weeks and another in 4 weeks. I haven’t spoken in front of people in about five years and whenever I’m asked to read aloud in class, I literally can’t breathe and start shaking uncontrollably.
I have no idea what to do. I’m 16 years old and I’ve been freaking out about these speeches since the email dropped. Now that one of them is so close I’m actually breaking down. I want to tell a teacher or something but I’m scared shitless of confrontation and genuinely so embarrassed about it. Everyone in my class is so confident and I panic at even the thought of reading out loud.
I want to take something to calm me down but my mother doesn’t believe in ‘anxiety’. She reckons it’s a ‘load of bollocks’ and that I’m ‘overthinking the whole thing’, and once I get up on the stage I’ll just magically relax or something. I told her I literally might have a panic attack but she thinks I’m ‘too young to be having problems’ and just being dramatic.
I have a friend (bless her) that bursts into tears whenever she goes up to the present and everyone is pretty much used to it atp, so when she does it’s not a big deal. I asked her for advice and she says that she tells herself to ‘stop being a wuss’ and get over herself. She tells me it makes her feel worse so if someone makes fun of her, the words they say is not as bad as what she tells herself. I think she might be a masochist so I’m not sure if I should take her advice.
My other friend told me to just start crying/panicking in front of everyone and then they’ll understand to never make me read aloud again. I’m lowkey considering it just to prove that I do have problems and need help. But (let’s be real), I don’t think I’d be able to handle being in that class with the same people during the aftermath of my breakdown.
To make things worse, one of the speeches I have is for a subject called ‘society and culture’ and I basically have to yap about my interests for 6 minutes without palm cards or anything. This whole assignment is worth 40% of my overall grade and the teachers are judging us purely on our confidence, eye contact and how engaging we are.
My teacher was talking about anxiety and if you can’t present, you have to get a doctor’s certificate confirming you have actual speech issues and you’ll just present in front of just one teacher instead of the whole class. And like I said, my mother doesn’t believe in anxiety and pretty much hates doctors.
I’ve tried everything to try and help me relax, but nothing is working. Breathing techniques make me more anxious and heart rate quicken even worse.
Am I fucked? Any advice??
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‘Dear Students,
It has come to the school board that anxiety is prevalent within our school community. To improve this issue, we're initiating a program to increase public speaking confidence. In which, all your current and future writing assignments will be performed as a speech and/or presentation to further improve our student’s confidence’
Because of this absolute banger of an idea (thank you, deputy principal), have three speeches. One on Thursday, another one in 3 weeks and another in 4 weeks. I haven’t spoken in front of people in about five years and whenever I’m asked to read aloud in class, I literally can’t breathe and start shaking uncontrollably.
I have no idea what to do. I’m 16 years old and I’ve been freaking out about these speeches since the email dropped. Now that one of them is so close I’m actually breaking down. I want to tell a teacher or something but I’m scared shitless of confrontation and genuinely so embarrassed about it. Everyone in my class is so confident and I panic at even the thought of reading out loud.
I want to take something to calm me down but my mother doesn’t believe in ‘anxiety’. She reckons it’s a ‘load of bollocks’ and that I’m ‘overthinking the whole thing’, and once I get up on the stage I’ll just magically relax or something. I told her I literally might have a panic attack but she thinks I’m ‘too young to be having problems’ and just being dramatic.
I have a friend (bless her) that bursts into tears whenever she goes up to the present and everyone is pretty much used to it atp, so when she does it’s not a big deal. I asked her for advice and she says that she tells herself to ‘stop being a wuss’ and get over herself. She tells me it makes her feel worse so if someone makes fun of her, the words they say is not as bad as what she tells herself. I think she might be a masochist so I’m not sure if I should take her advice.
My other friend told me to just start crying/panicking in front of everyone and then they’ll understand to never make me read aloud again. I’m lowkey considering it just to prove that I do have problems and need help. But (let’s be real), I don’t think I’d be able to handle being in that class with the same people during the aftermath of my breakdown.
To make things worse, one of the speeches I have is for a subject called ‘society and culture’ and I basically have to yap about my interests for 6 minutes without palm cards or anything. This whole assignment is worth 40% of my overall grade and the teachers are judging us purely on our confidence, eye contact and how engaging we are.
My teacher was talking about anxiety and if you can’t present, you have to get a doctor’s certificate confirming you have actual speech issues and you’ll just present in front of just one teacher instead of the whole class. And like I said, my mother doesn’t believe in anxiety and pretty much hates doctors.
I’ve tried everything to try and help me relax, but nothing is working. Breathing techniques make me more anxious and heart rate quicken even worse.
Am I fucked? Any advice??
2024.06.02 09:29 LossLucky4012 what do you think?
I've been working on this story for... 3 months? 4? who knows, with my ability to keep track of time I could have started this yesterday, anyway, this is a story that has sci-fi elements, and some fantasy, although the fantasy stuff is mainly dragons so lets say adventure for now, (cause I don't know shit about genres, I just wrote the story) , Keep in mind, this has been written in free time, of which I don't have a lot, so if you don't like the story it is probably my fault, here is a look at:
“Hello there, James, please forgive us for our caution, but with your kind we can never be too careful.” I can see the scientist, I read his name tag, Dr. Crane William, I roar out
“My kind!? Get me out of these chains!” I breathe fire, claw, kick and swing my tail, trying to free myself, until I see two other people watching, one with weird whiskers, a long tail and a smug look on his face, and the other with a similar appearance to me but her wings are her arms. The next few days go by, until the two finally decide to talk to me, and in those days, My face becomes a snout like a komodo dragon’s, the one with the whiskers opens his mouth first and I already hate him
“Would you look at that, he’s even uglier up close!” I glare at him with absolute hatred, that seems to anger him more,
“What are you mute or something? Speak before I tear you apart!” he takes one step closer and that's all I need, I Bite his shoulder and use his head to break the chains on my right arm, I continue to break the rest of them with ease, and tell whiskers
“You want to fight? Let’s fight!” I leap on top of him, clawing at his face, he tries to slash me with a blade on his tail but I grab it and stab the wall with it, until I feel a burning sensation in my veins, The girl had bitten me! She looks at me with sadness,
“Sorry about this,” I look at her and drift into unconsciousness, when I wake up next I’m in some kind of, medical wing, ha, wing, as I look around I feel that my mouth is bound shut, but other than that, I can move my body, I get up off the gurney and just when I think it looks nice, whiskers shows his face,
“Well thanks a lot freak, now I’m on probation with Dr. Crane.” I motion to my mouth and he seems to have enough brain cells to understand what I mean
“Ha! You got the boot, Lily had that on her when she wouldn’t stop biting staff, I’m Ryan Mist.” I just walk away and try getting this muzzle off, That's when Crane walks in,
“Well, I must say it has been a while since we’ve had to use the boot, Ryan, your behavior was unacceptable!” I can tell that Crane is annoyed, and right as he finishes his sentence, click, the boot falls off my face and clatters to the ground. I don’t bother trying to fight Ryan again, I’m just happy to be able to talk!
“Well that’s a lot better, now, talk, I want answers.” I growl, Crane and Ryan seem surprised that I got the boot off but they talk, turns out, I’m what’s called a dragonkin a Human who has dragon genes in their genome, Lily and Ryan are also dragonkin, although they can’t breath fire, Lily has fangs and a venomous bite, turns out she’s the girl that bit me, and Ryan just looks weird, apparently we are the only dragonkin who evaded the organization that Crane works for, Called ‘Kadmus,’ into adulthood, Lily being found at 22, ryan at 20, and me at 24, on top of that, we are the only dragonkin who have survived that long, it’s at that moment that I notice Lily looking at us from behind some glass, I decide that I’ve heard enough and open the door, and I leave the room.
As I leave the room I can tell that Lily was not expecting me from the look on her face, I start a conversation with her, trying desperately to be friendly and not notice all the scientists glancing at me nervously.
“Hey, Lily, Right?” I say in the friendliest tone I can, “I’m James.” Lily looks at me with a calculating look before answering
“Hello, yeah my name is Lily, Lily Megan.” she clearly is wary of me, but I can tell a few things about her, making herself look small, clearly smarter than she lets on, seems shy,
“How did you get it off?” Lily breaks into my train of thought with the question,
“What?” I ask her, confused,
“The Boot, how did you get it off?” She gestures to the room where Crane and Ryan were having an argument, but more specifically to The Boot, laying on the ground
“Oh that? I once took a lockpicking class when I was younger.” I explain
“Huh, you mind teaching me that sometime?” She catches me off guard with that one, I can tell that she is being genuine so I agree, And we begin working out what time works best.
“Sorry guys, Dillian, isn’t up for it.” Lily looks at me disappointed,
“Aw man, and we're even watching Dune!” I just look at her with a sad look, but Ryan manages to lift the mood a little bit,
“Last time we let Crane pick the movie!” Crane just glares at Ryan, I can tell he’s about to lecture him so I just start the movie, around one hour in, boom, everything is blurry, and there is dust swirling, everything hurts. I see Lily and Ryan helping evacuate the scientists, I don’t see Crane anywhere! But that's when I see it, Cranes lab coat, soaked red and underneath a piece of rubble, I try to run towards it, but I can't stay on my legs, I call out,
“CRANE!” My friends hear me, they rush towards me and they see the lab coat, Lily tears up, Ryan is too stunned to speak, then we hear it, we hear him. Dillian, he’s laughing, laughing at the lab coat, laughing at us, My head snaps toward him, I feel the rage burning, my wings flare out, fire rises in my throat, I grab Dillian by the collar, and I roar,
“Do you think this is funny?!” Dillian just keeps laughing, “Crane is deadI!” Dillian looks at me, and he finally stops laughing, he pushes me off and spikes erupt from his skin, his tail wraps around my throat, and he growls,
“Don’t touch me you cretin, my ancestors were nearly wiped out by yours, I’m just returning the favor.” I look at him confused, Ryan seems to have been just as confused as me because he asked,
“What do you mean? The Eastern long tails have never had an issue with the Flying flame drakes.” Dillian just flicked his wrist and one of the spines shot out and nearly sliced Ryan’s head off!
“Do not compare the Wyrms to those foolish sky beasts! They have ruled the land for centuries!” Dillian roars, at this point I finally manage to choke out,
“Wyrm? Like the dragon inside the mountain Wyrm?” I struggle against his tail, I finally get a claw hooked under it and pull, it takes all of my strength to get my head loose and retreat, and then I see Dillian fully for the first time, pale skin covered in red spines and a long tail that could probably crush a normal humans windpipe, if I wasn’t a dragonkin I’d be dead.
“So, you do have a brain. Indeed, my ancestors were the Wyrms, Masters of the land, and the only dragons to be nearly forgotten by time, if it weren’t for the colony under Australia, I would not be a dragonkin.” Dillian snorts, and after saying his piece he leaped up, dived down, and bore through the earth, I try to go after him, but Lily holds me back,
“James you're hurt, and you would not stand a chance against him in your current state!” I hate to admit it, but it’s true, I would not stand a chance against Dillian, oh man, my leg hurts, I look at my left leg and I see that it has a shard of metal sticking out of it, and then everything feels heavy, I hear Lily yell out my name, but she sounds so far away, I don’t try and fight it, I just let the darkness envelope me, at least in the dark I can’t hurt, when I wake up I’m in the medical wing ha, it’s still funny, I have a bandage around my leg and then it all rushes back to me, Crane’s lab coat, Dillian laughing, the rage, everything, replaying over and over in my mind, I immediately try and stand up and I find a lot of difficulty in that, but I manage to stumble off the bed, I avoid putting weight on my leg, and I use my wings when necessary,
‘Well it’s about time you woke up, and here I was thinking that we had wasted time and resources.” I spin around to see a lady in a suit and glasses looking at me with a look of disdain,
“Hello, I am Dr. Leanne Vern, but you can call me Leanne. I am your new head researcher, I hope you are ready for your next few tests, Dr. Crane wasted a lot of time ‘bonding’ with you.” It’s right as she finishes that sentence when I feel the urge to make it her last, I feel rage burning under my skin and I glare at her with every last ounce of anger possible,
“What.” Either she didn’t get the memo or she is just a jerk, because she did not care, but either way I continued,
“Do you think that now is a good time to either ridicule Crane, or tell me that you need to run tests on me? I am not your lab rat” I grab her collar “I am not something you just get to boss around, If you say something like that again I will send you straight to the underworld where you belong.” I shove her back and go look for Lily and Ryan, I find them in the cafeteria, I get some food and sit down across from them,
“Mind if I sit here?” It clearly lightened the mood, but not even Ryan found the humor to reply, but we started to talk turns out I had been knocked out for two weeks, when I asked about Dillian Ryan tensed up, he explained to me that Dillian goes by ‘Death Wyrm’ now, he’s spent the last two weeks tormenting the city, and eventually I brought up Leanne,
“That Dr. Leanne is a jerk though, when I got out of the medical wing she just introduced herself, told me that she would run some tests and insulted Crane.” Lily seemed to agree because she replied,
“Yeah the first day she got here she told me I was ugly, and had me escorted into the testing chamber and forced me to fly for as long as I could or else I would get shocked.” Upon hearing this I feel rage flare up inside me, I flare out my wings and fly straight towards Leanne's office,
“You threatened Lily with being shocked?! What is wrong with you?” Leanne just looked at me stone faced and told me,
“You dragonkin are nothing but freaks that look interesting, you should not be treated like humans, you are tools.” I just stand there, shocked until the dam just breaks, I roared, I grabbed her by the collar and I slash her face with a claw,
“Tools? TOOLS?! The only tool in here is you! First you insult Crane, someone who died only two weeks ago! Then I learned you threatened one of my friends with a shock if they stopped playing your sick little game!” I feel the fire rise in my throat, I open my mouth, but then I see the look in her eyes, fear, absolute, paralyzing fear, I hesitate, and think to myself, oh my god, what am I doing? I release Leanne and walk out of the room, as I’m leaving I hear Leanne bellow from behind me,
“Where do you think you’re going?” I glare back, I don’t need to answer her, but because I know she will hurt my friends if I don’t I tell her what I’m doing, I explain.
“I’m going after Dillian, don’t try to stop me.” I can tell that Leanne is angry, I can feel her eyes shooting daggers at me, she clearly disagrees with me,
“Oh no you don’t, listen to me you bloated gecko, we did not spend millions tracking you down for you to play superhero!” I just walk away from her and go to the cafeteria to tell Lily and Ryan, they of course freak out at me, saying that I should not go after Dillian, that he’d kill me, and that I should stay here, but I look at them with all of the emotion in the world, I tell them
“Look, I know that Dillian would probably kill me, but I at least might tire him out enough for the police or military to stop him, but it’s more than that, I can’t let him hurt innocent people.” Lily and Ryan look at me, Lily hugs me, and tells me,
“Don’t you dare die or I will kill you.” I look at her, And I say to Ryan,
“I hope she’s joking.” Ryan looks at me and punches my arm,
“You are a good friend man, I hope you live through this.” I look at Ryan and Lily, knowing that this might be the last time I see them, I hug them both, and I flare out my wings and I fly off.
I look at the message and wait for it to continue, until a small piece of paper slips out of the metal box that is the message, when I open it I find out that in the beginning of the dragons, there were supposedly four species, the Flying flame drakes, the Eastern long tails, the Wyverns, and the Wyrms, until the Wyrms struck out, they had felt as though due to there inability to fly, that the other dragons thought less of them, the dragons were forced to lock away the Wyrms deep beneath what would one day be called Australia, and then man arose, and along with them the first dragonkin, Tiamat, a Flying flame dragonkin, as my dad called him, but the humans lived in fear of the dragons, eventually driving them to the bleeding cut edge of extinction using their advancing technology, eventually humans all but forgot about dragons, reducing them to myth or fairy tales. That was more or less all that was written, I committed all of this knowledge to memory, and then I heard a loud boom and some maniacal Dr. Doom esc laughing, I peer out of the window to see Death Wyrm, tormenting people, I leap out of the window and into the air, getting a good angle before dive bombing Death Wyrm, breathing fire on him and slashing him with my claws,
“Hey Dillian, did you miss me?” I laugh, I tried to pull a Ryan and joke myself into feeling confident, and it kinda helped, Death Wyrm roars out in rage,
“Why didn’t you stay out of my way?” He whips his tail up, shooting spines out at me, although thanks to my practice I manage to dodge them, I decide to not make a joke and just stay quiet for now, I remember something a security guard once told me, if the enemy is in range so are you, don’t just talk, actually attack, I know that I am in range for a fireblast but Dillian doesn’t know that, I shout out,
“Those spines must really hurt, but not as much as my claws!” I suddenly make a sharp turn and get in close with my talons, I first duck beneath Death Wyrms hook, and slash at his stomach, I then dodge a spine shot, and quickly follow up and through with a tail whip, knocking him off balance, then quickly blast fire right at his feet, but I didn’t see that Death Wyrms tail had grabbed my leg before it had already thrown me two blocks away, I was getting up when I felt a Burning pain in my arm, when I looked to see, it was one of Death Wyrms spines, It had only penetrated the outermost muscle tissue, I would heal in a few weeks but that doesn’t mean it didn’t hurt like hades, I rip the spine out and breath fire on the wound in order to cauterize it, when I suddenly feel Death Wyrms tail around my throat, choking me, and I am all of a sudden pinned to a wall, with my mouth bound shut, great it’s the boot all over again, I see Death Wyrm, he’s grabbing the spine I ripped out, he walks towards me, and he gives me a small speech,
“You know James, if you weren’t so noble I’d actually have let you join me, I never wanted to kill you, but you leave me no choice.” He lifts the spike up, when all of a sudden he is blasted back seemingly by a freakishly strong gust of wind, wait, that's a thermal updraft, I turn to see the best sight I could have seen, Ryan and Lily! Ryan opens his mouth first and I couldn’t be more thankful for his humor,
“Nobody treats James like that but me!” He then flies into battle riding on a thermal, while Lily freed me, she slices through the binding on my mouth and I immediately ask,
“What are you guys doing here?” Lily opens her mouth to answer but Ryan cuts in with being thrown into a wall
“Me and Lily are saving you, idiot, speaking of which a little help here?” Me and Lilly help Ryan up and we all get ready for a fight, but before we can charge in, Lily hands me a headmic,
“Here put this on,” I do as she says and suddenly Leanne's voice buzzes in through the speaker,
“Well it’s about time,” I am just happy to have some help with knowing my surroundings,
“Whatever happened to ‘we didn’t spend millions tracking you for you to play superhero?’” If Leanne heard me she didn’t answer, I just started to run towards Death Wyrm, before I took off alongside Lily and Ryan, I felt a familiar rage build up in my veins, I allow the rage to drive me forward, I feel the heat, the fire, rushing to every vein in my body, building along with all of the rage in my life, I gather my thoughts, a raging body is good for combat but a raging mind is bad for victory, when this feeling washes over me, I finally feel calm, I feel at peace, I never want this feeling to end, I open my snout, and unleash a twisting, flowing, blooming tunnel of flames,wounding Death Wyrm and distracting him long enough for Ryan to swing in with a bladed tail to his back, followed by Lily, biting into Death wyrms tail, as Death Wyrm roars I dive in and I do something unexpected, I talk to him,
“Dillian, I thought of you as a little brother, but you killed someone I cared about, I am sorry but, we need to take you in.” Death Wyrm roars, he writhes, up until Lily’s venom takes hold and he falls to the ground, defeated, a news reporter had been, well reporting, nearby and walked up to me, and asked me for an interview,
“Under normal circumstances I would agree, but not right now.” I wave as I signal to Ryan, it takes an embarrassingly long time for him to get the hint that I want him to create a thermal under Death Wyrm in order to transport him, but he follows my lead, and before we know it, we are flying toward the Kadmus site, but as we fly, I yell behind me,
“Hey, go ahead, I’ll… I’ll catch up.” Lily looks at me while Ryan just zooms ahead, no questions asked,
“Okay what are you doing?” I just look at her, feeling conflicted about telling her about my dad, for all I know this could get me in trouble, or worse, I make a split second decision,
“I… I think I saw something.” surprisingly it works, I swoop back towards the city and back to my old apartment and I grab the message from my dad, his keycard and the papers, I then fly off with them clenched between my arms and my body, I then fly into the Kadmus site, and discreetly go to my room, in order to hide them, I then get out of the site, and fly back into it acting like nothing happened, and to my surprise, there was a celebration waiting for me, there was cake, and wine, and even a nice Irish whiskey, eventually I asked about Death Wyrm, and turns out he was placed in a secure facility, deep under the site, and that anyone with high enough clearance could go down there, I decide that that is probably for the best.
After the celebration, I go into my room, and pull out the message, I look over it, Dad was a big fan of puzzles, so maybe this message is a puzzle? After several minutes fiddling with it, the message began to whir, and it then showed a place for a fingerprint, gotcha, I placed my thumb on the finger print and it pricked me, like I was getting my blood drawn. After that a key fell out of the message box, and a keyhole on the side, I of course used the key, which then played a different message,
*1 WIP
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Dragons wing
I slowly drift from my sleep and think to myself, ow, why is everything warm? I check the thermostat and see that it is at a temperature as cool as Canada and when I turn back to go back to bed so that I can sleep in, I see that my stuff has been knocked over? Oh sorry, where are my manners? I'm James O’Maley, I put everything back into place, and lay down on my bed but nothing is comfortable! I just decide, you know what, whatever, I’m just gonna get ready for work, and with that i get dressed, everything feels harder to put on, but it really hits me when I go to brush my teeth, when I looked into the mirror, I saw that their were, wings on my back, and a tail, growing out my butt like a lizard, I obviously spend several minutes having an existential crisis about this shocking revelation, and I decide to look at what these wings can do, I open a window, crawl out, with some difficulty and some slamming the window on my tail. I go to the edge of the fire escape railing, hop on, and jump, and I flew, higher and higher, until i nearly flew into a mountain but that's when I suddenly breathed fire, from my mouth, and bore a hole straight through the cliffside, I could spend all day flying, breathing fire, and fiddling with my tail, but I began to feel as tired as if I’d just gotten back from lifting weights with tigers, I landed on a cliffside and fell asleep. When I woke up I wasn’t on the cliffside anymore, there were monitors and scientists all around me. I tried to show some sign that I was awake, but I was chained up! I spent several moments struggling to get free, I must be free, I am not something they can chain down! I struggle, I roar, I attempt to move my head enough to burn the surrounding area, but I can’t, until someone finally talks to me,“Hello there, James, please forgive us for our caution, but with your kind we can never be too careful.” I can see the scientist, I read his name tag, Dr. Crane William, I roar out
“My kind!? Get me out of these chains!” I breathe fire, claw, kick and swing my tail, trying to free myself, until I see two other people watching, one with weird whiskers, a long tail and a smug look on his face, and the other with a similar appearance to me but her wings are her arms. The next few days go by, until the two finally decide to talk to me, and in those days, My face becomes a snout like a komodo dragon’s, the one with the whiskers opens his mouth first and I already hate him
“Would you look at that, he’s even uglier up close!” I glare at him with absolute hatred, that seems to anger him more,
“What are you mute or something? Speak before I tear you apart!” he takes one step closer and that's all I need, I Bite his shoulder and use his head to break the chains on my right arm, I continue to break the rest of them with ease, and tell whiskers
“You want to fight? Let’s fight!” I leap on top of him, clawing at his face, he tries to slash me with a blade on his tail but I grab it and stab the wall with it, until I feel a burning sensation in my veins, The girl had bitten me! She looks at me with sadness,
“Sorry about this,” I look at her and drift into unconsciousness, when I wake up next I’m in some kind of, medical wing, ha, wing, as I look around I feel that my mouth is bound shut, but other than that, I can move my body, I get up off the gurney and just when I think it looks nice, whiskers shows his face,
“Well thanks a lot freak, now I’m on probation with Dr. Crane.” I motion to my mouth and he seems to have enough brain cells to understand what I mean
“Ha! You got the boot, Lily had that on her when she wouldn’t stop biting staff, I’m Ryan Mist.” I just walk away and try getting this muzzle off, That's when Crane walks in,
“Well, I must say it has been a while since we’ve had to use the boot, Ryan, your behavior was unacceptable!” I can tell that Crane is annoyed, and right as he finishes his sentence, click, the boot falls off my face and clatters to the ground. I don’t bother trying to fight Ryan again, I’m just happy to be able to talk!
“Well that’s a lot better, now, talk, I want answers.” I growl, Crane and Ryan seem surprised that I got the boot off but they talk, turns out, I’m what’s called a dragonkin a Human who has dragon genes in their genome, Lily and Ryan are also dragonkin, although they can’t breath fire, Lily has fangs and a venomous bite, turns out she’s the girl that bit me, and Ryan just looks weird, apparently we are the only dragonkin who evaded the organization that Crane works for, Called ‘Kadmus,’ into adulthood, Lily being found at 22, ryan at 20, and me at 24, on top of that, we are the only dragonkin who have survived that long, it’s at that moment that I notice Lily looking at us from behind some glass, I decide that I’ve heard enough and open the door, and I leave the room.
As I leave the room I can tell that Lily was not expecting me from the look on her face, I start a conversation with her, trying desperately to be friendly and not notice all the scientists glancing at me nervously.
“Hey, Lily, Right?” I say in the friendliest tone I can, “I’m James.” Lily looks at me with a calculating look before answering
“Hello, yeah my name is Lily, Lily Megan.” she clearly is wary of me, but I can tell a few things about her, making herself look small, clearly smarter than she lets on, seems shy,
“How did you get it off?” Lily breaks into my train of thought with the question,
“What?” I ask her, confused,
“The Boot, how did you get it off?” She gestures to the room where Crane and Ryan were having an argument, but more specifically to The Boot, laying on the ground
“Oh that? I once took a lockpicking class when I was younger.” I explain
“Huh, you mind teaching me that sometime?” She catches me off guard with that one, I can tell that she is being genuine so I agree, And we begin working out what time works best.
The next few weeks go by in a flash, but I’ll summarize it for you, I ended up getting my own room like Ryan and Lily, I start teaching Lily how to pick locks, and we end up having a few game nights where we played games like charades, poker, even monopoly, lets just say that we will never play monopoly again. However, the most important thing of all, we ended up finding another dragonkin! We aren’t sure what dragon ancestor he has, but we think he’s another eastern long tail, like Ryan, the new guy’s name is Dillian, He’s great, absolute goofball, he’s from Australia, and according to him, his family has never been anywhere but the land down under, weird, but the guy’s like a little brother to me, so it’s cool, and that catches you up. “Hey Dillian!” I lean my head into his room, “Wanna come hang out with the rest of us? It’s movie night!” Dillian just looks at me, unreadable,“Okay, your loss.” I try to hide how unnerving that look felt, but something doesn’t feel right. I go back to the lounge, where Ryan, Lily, and Crane are all waiting for me,
“Sorry guys, Dillian, isn’t up for it.” Lily looks at me disappointed,
“Aw man, and we're even watching Dune!” I just look at her with a sad look, but Ryan manages to lift the mood a little bit,
“Last time we let Crane pick the movie!” Crane just glares at Ryan, I can tell he’s about to lecture him so I just start the movie, around one hour in, boom, everything is blurry, and there is dust swirling, everything hurts. I see Lily and Ryan helping evacuate the scientists, I don’t see Crane anywhere! But that's when I see it, Cranes lab coat, soaked red and underneath a piece of rubble, I try to run towards it, but I can't stay on my legs, I call out,
“CRANE!” My friends hear me, they rush towards me and they see the lab coat, Lily tears up, Ryan is too stunned to speak, then we hear it, we hear him. Dillian, he’s laughing, laughing at the lab coat, laughing at us, My head snaps toward him, I feel the rage burning, my wings flare out, fire rises in my throat, I grab Dillian by the collar, and I roar,
“Do you think this is funny?!” Dillian just keeps laughing, “Crane is deadI!” Dillian looks at me, and he finally stops laughing, he pushes me off and spikes erupt from his skin, his tail wraps around my throat, and he growls,
“Don’t touch me you cretin, my ancestors were nearly wiped out by yours, I’m just returning the favor.” I look at him confused, Ryan seems to have been just as confused as me because he asked,
“What do you mean? The Eastern long tails have never had an issue with the Flying flame drakes.” Dillian just flicked his wrist and one of the spines shot out and nearly sliced Ryan’s head off!
“Do not compare the Wyrms to those foolish sky beasts! They have ruled the land for centuries!” Dillian roars, at this point I finally manage to choke out,
“Wyrm? Like the dragon inside the mountain Wyrm?” I struggle against his tail, I finally get a claw hooked under it and pull, it takes all of my strength to get my head loose and retreat, and then I see Dillian fully for the first time, pale skin covered in red spines and a long tail that could probably crush a normal humans windpipe, if I wasn’t a dragonkin I’d be dead.
“So, you do have a brain. Indeed, my ancestors were the Wyrms, Masters of the land, and the only dragons to be nearly forgotten by time, if it weren’t for the colony under Australia, I would not be a dragonkin.” Dillian snorts, and after saying his piece he leaped up, dived down, and bore through the earth, I try to go after him, but Lily holds me back,
“James you're hurt, and you would not stand a chance against him in your current state!” I hate to admit it, but it’s true, I would not stand a chance against Dillian, oh man, my leg hurts, I look at my left leg and I see that it has a shard of metal sticking out of it, and then everything feels heavy, I hear Lily yell out my name, but she sounds so far away, I don’t try and fight it, I just let the darkness envelope me, at least in the dark I can’t hurt, when I wake up I’m in the medical wing ha, it’s still funny, I have a bandage around my leg and then it all rushes back to me, Crane’s lab coat, Dillian laughing, the rage, everything, replaying over and over in my mind, I immediately try and stand up and I find a lot of difficulty in that, but I manage to stumble off the bed, I avoid putting weight on my leg, and I use my wings when necessary,
‘Well it’s about time you woke up, and here I was thinking that we had wasted time and resources.” I spin around to see a lady in a suit and glasses looking at me with a look of disdain,
“Hello, I am Dr. Leanne Vern, but you can call me Leanne. I am your new head researcher, I hope you are ready for your next few tests, Dr. Crane wasted a lot of time ‘bonding’ with you.” It’s right as she finishes that sentence when I feel the urge to make it her last, I feel rage burning under my skin and I glare at her with every last ounce of anger possible,
“What.” Either she didn’t get the memo or she is just a jerk, because she did not care, but either way I continued,
“Do you think that now is a good time to either ridicule Crane, or tell me that you need to run tests on me? I am not your lab rat” I grab her collar “I am not something you just get to boss around, If you say something like that again I will send you straight to the underworld where you belong.” I shove her back and go look for Lily and Ryan, I find them in the cafeteria, I get some food and sit down across from them,
“Mind if I sit here?” It clearly lightened the mood, but not even Ryan found the humor to reply, but we started to talk turns out I had been knocked out for two weeks, when I asked about Dillian Ryan tensed up, he explained to me that Dillian goes by ‘Death Wyrm’ now, he’s spent the last two weeks tormenting the city, and eventually I brought up Leanne,
“That Dr. Leanne is a jerk though, when I got out of the medical wing she just introduced herself, told me that she would run some tests and insulted Crane.” Lily seemed to agree because she replied,
“Yeah the first day she got here she told me I was ugly, and had me escorted into the testing chamber and forced me to fly for as long as I could or else I would get shocked.” Upon hearing this I feel rage flare up inside me, I flare out my wings and fly straight towards Leanne's office,
“You threatened Lily with being shocked?! What is wrong with you?” Leanne just looked at me stone faced and told me,
“You dragonkin are nothing but freaks that look interesting, you should not be treated like humans, you are tools.” I just stand there, shocked until the dam just breaks, I roared, I grabbed her by the collar and I slash her face with a claw,
“Tools? TOOLS?! The only tool in here is you! First you insult Crane, someone who died only two weeks ago! Then I learned you threatened one of my friends with a shock if they stopped playing your sick little game!” I feel the fire rise in my throat, I open my mouth, but then I see the look in her eyes, fear, absolute, paralyzing fear, I hesitate, and think to myself, oh my god, what am I doing? I release Leanne and walk out of the room, as I’m leaving I hear Leanne bellow from behind me,
“Where do you think you’re going?” I glare back, I don’t need to answer her, but because I know she will hurt my friends if I don’t I tell her what I’m doing, I explain.
“I’m going after Dillian, don’t try to stop me.” I can tell that Leanne is angry, I can feel her eyes shooting daggers at me, she clearly disagrees with me,
“Oh no you don’t, listen to me you bloated gecko, we did not spend millions tracking you down for you to play superhero!” I just walk away from her and go to the cafeteria to tell Lily and Ryan, they of course freak out at me, saying that I should not go after Dillian, that he’d kill me, and that I should stay here, but I look at them with all of the emotion in the world, I tell them
“Look, I know that Dillian would probably kill me, but I at least might tire him out enough for the police or military to stop him, but it’s more than that, I can’t let him hurt innocent people.” Lily and Ryan look at me, Lily hugs me, and tells me,
“Don’t you dare die or I will kill you.” I look at her, And I say to Ryan,
“I hope she’s joking.” Ryan looks at me and punches my arm,
“You are a good friend man, I hope you live through this.” I look at Ryan and Lily, knowing that this might be the last time I see them, I hug them both, and I flare out my wings and I fly off.
As I sped off towards Dillian, no, Death Wyrm, he stopped being Dillian when he killed Dr. Crane, one thought was going through my mind, am I going to survive this? It doesn’t really matter, as long as Death Wyrm gets what he deserves, when I arrive in the city I look around from above first, I decide to stop by my old apartment, I remember when My dad helped me find this place before he died, it has looked weird since I had my stuff moved into my room at the Kadmus site, I decide to sit down on the floor, when all of a sudden I hear a click and a secret safe opens from the wall. Inside I find a video message to me from my dad, along with an envelope, with the words for when I’m gone written on it, I look through the envelope and I find an old Kadmus keycard for my dad, so that's what his work was, I knew he was secretive but damn, A few other papers that talk about dragons, turns out, Kadmus had been looking into the dragons for years, although these papers are odd, as if my dad had prior knowledge of the dragons. The ball drops when I play the video message it says,>Hello, James, if you are watching this then I’m probably dead. In the envelope that you have found alongside this message, there is also my old keycard, it will give you full access to any Kadmus site. Along with my personal notes on the Flying flame drakes, the Eastern long tails, the Wyverns, and some vague knowledge of a supposed fourth dragon species, including some vague diet, and possible weaknesses, but if you’ve already read them, then that means you have seen that the Flying flame drake notes are more definitive, that’s because I am also a dragonkin, I only inherited physical strength from our ancestors, but I have a feeling you will have more characteristics, but I am saying this because you need to know the history behind our ancestors, and the rest.<
I look at the message and wait for it to continue, until a small piece of paper slips out of the metal box that is the message, when I open it I find out that in the beginning of the dragons, there were supposedly four species, the Flying flame drakes, the Eastern long tails, the Wyverns, and the Wyrms, until the Wyrms struck out, they had felt as though due to there inability to fly, that the other dragons thought less of them, the dragons were forced to lock away the Wyrms deep beneath what would one day be called Australia, and then man arose, and along with them the first dragonkin, Tiamat, a Flying flame dragonkin, as my dad called him, but the humans lived in fear of the dragons, eventually driving them to the bleeding cut edge of extinction using their advancing technology, eventually humans all but forgot about dragons, reducing them to myth or fairy tales. That was more or less all that was written, I committed all of this knowledge to memory, and then I heard a loud boom and some maniacal Dr. Doom esc laughing, I peer out of the window to see Death Wyrm, tormenting people, I leap out of the window and into the air, getting a good angle before dive bombing Death Wyrm, breathing fire on him and slashing him with my claws,
“Hey Dillian, did you miss me?” I laugh, I tried to pull a Ryan and joke myself into feeling confident, and it kinda helped, Death Wyrm roars out in rage,
“Why didn’t you stay out of my way?” He whips his tail up, shooting spines out at me, although thanks to my practice I manage to dodge them, I decide to not make a joke and just stay quiet for now, I remember something a security guard once told me, if the enemy is in range so are you, don’t just talk, actually attack, I know that I am in range for a fireblast but Dillian doesn’t know that, I shout out,
“Those spines must really hurt, but not as much as my claws!” I suddenly make a sharp turn and get in close with my talons, I first duck beneath Death Wyrms hook, and slash at his stomach, I then dodge a spine shot, and quickly follow up and through with a tail whip, knocking him off balance, then quickly blast fire right at his feet, but I didn’t see that Death Wyrms tail had grabbed my leg before it had already thrown me two blocks away, I was getting up when I felt a Burning pain in my arm, when I looked to see, it was one of Death Wyrms spines, It had only penetrated the outermost muscle tissue, I would heal in a few weeks but that doesn’t mean it didn’t hurt like hades, I rip the spine out and breath fire on the wound in order to cauterize it, when I suddenly feel Death Wyrms tail around my throat, choking me, and I am all of a sudden pinned to a wall, with my mouth bound shut, great it’s the boot all over again, I see Death Wyrm, he’s grabbing the spine I ripped out, he walks towards me, and he gives me a small speech,
“You know James, if you weren’t so noble I’d actually have let you join me, I never wanted to kill you, but you leave me no choice.” He lifts the spike up, when all of a sudden he is blasted back seemingly by a freakishly strong gust of wind, wait, that's a thermal updraft, I turn to see the best sight I could have seen, Ryan and Lily! Ryan opens his mouth first and I couldn’t be more thankful for his humor,
“Nobody treats James like that but me!” He then flies into battle riding on a thermal, while Lily freed me, she slices through the binding on my mouth and I immediately ask,
“What are you guys doing here?” Lily opens her mouth to answer but Ryan cuts in with being thrown into a wall
“Me and Lily are saving you, idiot, speaking of which a little help here?” Me and Lilly help Ryan up and we all get ready for a fight, but before we can charge in, Lily hands me a headmic,
“Here put this on,” I do as she says and suddenly Leanne's voice buzzes in through the speaker,
“Well it’s about time,” I am just happy to have some help with knowing my surroundings,
“Whatever happened to ‘we didn’t spend millions tracking you for you to play superhero?’” If Leanne heard me she didn’t answer, I just started to run towards Death Wyrm, before I took off alongside Lily and Ryan, I felt a familiar rage build up in my veins, I allow the rage to drive me forward, I feel the heat, the fire, rushing to every vein in my body, building along with all of the rage in my life, I gather my thoughts, a raging body is good for combat but a raging mind is bad for victory, when this feeling washes over me, I finally feel calm, I feel at peace, I never want this feeling to end, I open my snout, and unleash a twisting, flowing, blooming tunnel of flames,wounding Death Wyrm and distracting him long enough for Ryan to swing in with a bladed tail to his back, followed by Lily, biting into Death wyrms tail, as Death Wyrm roars I dive in and I do something unexpected, I talk to him,
“Dillian, I thought of you as a little brother, but you killed someone I cared about, I am sorry but, we need to take you in.” Death Wyrm roars, he writhes, up until Lily’s venom takes hold and he falls to the ground, defeated, a news reporter had been, well reporting, nearby and walked up to me, and asked me for an interview,
“Under normal circumstances I would agree, but not right now.” I wave as I signal to Ryan, it takes an embarrassingly long time for him to get the hint that I want him to create a thermal under Death Wyrm in order to transport him, but he follows my lead, and before we know it, we are flying toward the Kadmus site, but as we fly, I yell behind me,
“Hey, go ahead, I’ll… I’ll catch up.” Lily looks at me while Ryan just zooms ahead, no questions asked,
“Okay what are you doing?” I just look at her, feeling conflicted about telling her about my dad, for all I know this could get me in trouble, or worse, I make a split second decision,
“I… I think I saw something.” surprisingly it works, I swoop back towards the city and back to my old apartment and I grab the message from my dad, his keycard and the papers, I then fly off with them clenched between my arms and my body, I then fly into the Kadmus site, and discreetly go to my room, in order to hide them, I then get out of the site, and fly back into it acting like nothing happened, and to my surprise, there was a celebration waiting for me, there was cake, and wine, and even a nice Irish whiskey, eventually I asked about Death Wyrm, and turns out he was placed in a secure facility, deep under the site, and that anyone with high enough clearance could go down there, I decide that that is probably for the best.
After the celebration, I go into my room, and pull out the message, I look over it, Dad was a big fan of puzzles, so maybe this message is a puzzle? After several minutes fiddling with it, the message began to whir, and it then showed a place for a fingerprint, gotcha, I placed my thumb on the finger print and it pricked me, like I was getting my blood drawn. After that a key fell out of the message box, and a keyhole on the side, I of course used the key, which then played a different message,
Hello James, and I know it's you who will be watching this, at the time of making this message I am about to help you “find” an apartment, this is one that will only play for other people if you give them access and get a blood sample, the key you used is a one of a kind, and allows you full access to pre-recorded messages, and answers for certain questions, I hope that there will come a time when you don’t need it, but, knowing you, you will probably forget what the messages say within an hour, but anyway, I hope that this helps you greatly, here is a list of topics that the message box can give you data on.< The video then becomes like an interactable encyclopedia, where I can read the list at my own pace, I skim through it before my eyes lock on one entry, Dr. Crane Williams, I open the entry and i read about Crane, turns out, he was my fathers research partner and close friend, and the two of them met in college because they had managed to win a competition that landed them tuition for any college of their choosing, and they became friends after my dad stopped somebody from messing with Crane, there was a whole lot more there about Cranes upbringing, his family, his education, but I had to cut it short when Leanne entered my room, unannounced,
“What are you doing?” She glared, in her usual condescending tone, I am not in the mood for this “Jump off a cliff.” I growl, as I tuck the message away, but she sees it, and by the look on her face she could tell what I was looking at, “Let me guess, a message you don’t want anybody seeing?” I hate her but damn it she can connect the dots well, “Was it obvious?” I don’t bother denying it, she’ll just be a jerk about it, “No, I’m just used to being lied to, who's the message from?” Leanne nods at the message box,“It’s from my dad, he apparently worked at Kadmus and was friends with Crane.” The fact that my dad both worked ant Kadmus and was friends with crane seem to shock her, what’s really shocking though is what she asks next,
“Was your dad by chance Shane O’Maley?” I look at her, confused, “He was, why?” Leanne immediately seems to get shell shock, as she starts to geek out, “James your father was pretty much science royalty, I would have done anything to speak to him, oh my god I insulted the dead friend of Shane O’Maley, and of his son!” I feel angry that she brought that up again, but now feels like I can get something good out of this, “Ok I’ll make you a deal, if you only do tests with me and the other dragonkin willing to do so, and make sure not to do things like threatening to shock us if we don’t do what you want, I’ll tell you stories about my dad, deal?” It was almost impressive how quickly she answered,“Deal! Shock threats, exhaustion tests, and anything else like that is gone!” I am really happy that I can do stuff like that. That is the best ability ever.*1
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2024.06.02 09:28 jinx_x27 tell me…
an email i considered sending to my therapist, but never sent. share any thoughts as you would like :) thank you to anyone who takes the time to read
little jacked up, admittedly probably shouldn’t have done the block or two home from the bar if i’m being honest it’s kind of wild the way things change and stay the same the level of disconnect and the lack of discernment between what is okay and what is not knowing and not knowing rationalizing? what is okay
and the sadness as you watch people succumb, over and over, more and more and you stand back and watch as people simply take watch, observe the decline, yourself included and you think, well, they don’t know any different but if you’re asking yourself the question, if you all make the jokes that indicate the awareness with things left unsaid i don’t know it’s an incredibly sad world we live in some days
and there’s people that greet me upon entering and these people say they adore me, their words and i’m here wondering why they ask me these questions, truthfully why can’t you just recognize that i need more than 6 ft of distance for me to be okay with you talking this intensely no ill intent, warmth, encouragement and i want nothing more than to not be seen it’s amazing, truly
there are so many missed communications and people just carry on, they just continue to whatever beat their drum drums they continue to color inside the lines, they don’t dare to shake their status quo not recognizing that their status quo is what keeps things where they are not recognizing that if they see something , say something and i think it’s even more sad if they do see it i’m one of those people, and i can empathize because i feel powerless too
it’s a wild wild world all the time
and yet, my aunt texts me just now, she says “ Thanks for listening to me all the time. You’re one of the very few people that I can talk to and know that you totally understand what I’m jabbering about. ” so i have meaning, i made impact right?
we’re all witnesses to this shit it’s wild
i must be more jacked up than i thought, to be shamelessly sharing
i think too many people are in pain, with no means to get out except they have the means, they have the help, they just can’t see it it’s a profoundly sad world and nonetheless, a good night a night of sharing, of exchanges, of authentic conversation
i don’t know i don’t quite have the words
i know that im deeply grateful to have the space to express and i know that i wouldn’t be here if not for you
how many people don’t have a version of you how many people stumble blindly through whatever their shit is, unknowingly colluding
i don’t know
and what is there to do the spouse of the alcoholic takes him in the car home, he’ll sleep in the car or on the couch the father who texts his son thanking him for his honesty about having been drinking, and therefore isn’t going to pick up his dad i tell him, that’s a great text from your dad. good on you. (he’ll appreciate that someday if he doesn’t already) did he hear me? was he more upset that i shouldn’t be looking over his shoulder? it wasn’t my business in the first place? he wouldn’t be wrong.. but i read it and wished id have heard it, so i said something he thanked me, so maybe but maybe not, maybe he thought fuck you the brother that storms out on his sister over who knows what, what i hear as a “years long conflict, this happens at least every other time they get together” and it’s normal, so let’s move one, let’s have fun. forget about it under the rug it goes
how are people not profoundly disturbed by this how do they actively participate
and how can i say that as i stand by and watch these things pass by because these people are 20-30 years older than me, i dont have the connection necessary to plant any seeds of change and yet i have 5 minute conversations with people only to hear that they call me extraordinary, they say im destined for great things, always have been
i don’t know i don’t know what i feel
i just know that it’s difficult for me to interact with so many people that have no idea what to do and i have the empathy. i didn’t, i don’t know what to do either you just keep trying anyway but they don’t seem to they brush it off, they act like it’s nothing so as to minimize the discomfort, in an effort to save somebody’s feelings
i don’t know it’s a wild thing
nobody i know is ever malicious i know malicious people exist, they are not the ones i know
it’s insane to me the level of harm that can be done despite good intentions and how disturbingly normal it is to watch and do nothing nothing sit back they’ll figure it out maybe someday maybe hopefully
it’s fucked up what if they don’t? what if they need you to say something? what if they need to know that it’s seen, even if it’s uncomfortable, even if it hurts?
i don’t know i’m not pointing the finger, im no different, im a participant as well
but im 24, i say, im only a kid compared to these people cant be much different than the things they all tell themselves
i don’t know
it’s a weird thing
and today was my dad’s 50th birthday and i hugged him multiple times, trying to tell him i love him trying to tell him to stay close take care of yourself, i need you around and yet im fuming over the treatment of my step-sister who still lives in his house the lack of accountability taken and how could you carry on this way how could you not see what you’re doing how could you continue to oppress, restrict another human being, another child of yours i told you what it did to me, didn’t i? didn’t you listen? i thought you did
but i love this man more than i give a fuck whether the sun rises the next day, and so i will give him grace i will hug him tight because i don’t want him going anywhere i see him laugh it up, i see him brush things off, i see him swallow, and make light and i watch his body decay as the stress compounds why how but i get it, too i haven’t said anything either that’s all we know
i care that he knows how much i love him, how much i need him, how much i yearn for closeness, for him to understand i see the weight that you’re carrying that you tirelessly try to dismiss
i don’t know what to do with all of this sometimes there’s too much to be seen that isn’t said
i’m highly analytical, im logical, im rational, im disconnected and honestly i don’t know how else to exist, because feeling it all, watching it all
i don’t know sometimes i don’t know
and it was a great night it was a great night
too many paradoxes
and i’ll wake up tomorrow, i’ll forget about this i’ll be caught up in my own world it will be out of sight out of mind
what can you do? are the messages i receive from people like my aunt enough? do i need to think better? it’s not like im not already cracking under my own weight but would more mean more? do more? how do we all sit back like that how do we all do that
blows my mind, and i understand it all the same
crazy crazy crazy
i hope you’ve been able to get some rest it makes me wonder sometimes… did you abuse your body too like i have? is it a case of poor genetics? is it to be expected with aging? do you have regrets that you’re now paying the price for? or have you made your peace and you roll with the punches? what are the things you tell no one about? what are the things you try to forget? what are the things you deny but secretly know, the things that only you could possibly know? and am i projecting? is there a level of healing where that’s not what you think anymore? but at the end of the day, i think everybody has those, no matter how healed you think you are is that reality or just mine?
do you have somebody too?
maybe it’s arrogant of me, but i don’t think i would sense, i don’t think i would suspect if there was nothing to know
that pains me some days
but maybe that’s the human part of this work maybe i’m human, and you’re human, and we all have things left unseen and untouched, unsaid
do i think that because im wounded? or is that how this thing we call life is? i don’t know
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little jacked up, admittedly probably shouldn’t have done the block or two home from the bar if i’m being honest it’s kind of wild the way things change and stay the same the level of disconnect and the lack of discernment between what is okay and what is not knowing and not knowing rationalizing? what is okay
and the sadness as you watch people succumb, over and over, more and more and you stand back and watch as people simply take watch, observe the decline, yourself included and you think, well, they don’t know any different but if you’re asking yourself the question, if you all make the jokes that indicate the awareness with things left unsaid i don’t know it’s an incredibly sad world we live in some days
and there’s people that greet me upon entering and these people say they adore me, their words and i’m here wondering why they ask me these questions, truthfully why can’t you just recognize that i need more than 6 ft of distance for me to be okay with you talking this intensely no ill intent, warmth, encouragement and i want nothing more than to not be seen it’s amazing, truly
there are so many missed communications and people just carry on, they just continue to whatever beat their drum drums they continue to color inside the lines, they don’t dare to shake their status quo not recognizing that their status quo is what keeps things where they are not recognizing that if they see something , say something and i think it’s even more sad if they do see it i’m one of those people, and i can empathize because i feel powerless too
it’s a wild wild world all the time
and yet, my aunt texts me just now, she says “ Thanks for listening to me all the time. You’re one of the very few people that I can talk to and know that you totally understand what I’m jabbering about. ” so i have meaning, i made impact right?
we’re all witnesses to this shit it’s wild
i must be more jacked up than i thought, to be shamelessly sharing
i think too many people are in pain, with no means to get out except they have the means, they have the help, they just can’t see it it’s a profoundly sad world and nonetheless, a good night a night of sharing, of exchanges, of authentic conversation
i don’t know i don’t quite have the words
i know that im deeply grateful to have the space to express and i know that i wouldn’t be here if not for you
how many people don’t have a version of you how many people stumble blindly through whatever their shit is, unknowingly colluding
i don’t know
and what is there to do the spouse of the alcoholic takes him in the car home, he’ll sleep in the car or on the couch the father who texts his son thanking him for his honesty about having been drinking, and therefore isn’t going to pick up his dad i tell him, that’s a great text from your dad. good on you. (he’ll appreciate that someday if he doesn’t already) did he hear me? was he more upset that i shouldn’t be looking over his shoulder? it wasn’t my business in the first place? he wouldn’t be wrong.. but i read it and wished id have heard it, so i said something he thanked me, so maybe but maybe not, maybe he thought fuck you the brother that storms out on his sister over who knows what, what i hear as a “years long conflict, this happens at least every other time they get together” and it’s normal, so let’s move one, let’s have fun. forget about it under the rug it goes
how are people not profoundly disturbed by this how do they actively participate
and how can i say that as i stand by and watch these things pass by because these people are 20-30 years older than me, i dont have the connection necessary to plant any seeds of change and yet i have 5 minute conversations with people only to hear that they call me extraordinary, they say im destined for great things, always have been
i don’t know i don’t know what i feel
i just know that it’s difficult for me to interact with so many people that have no idea what to do and i have the empathy. i didn’t, i don’t know what to do either you just keep trying anyway but they don’t seem to they brush it off, they act like it’s nothing so as to minimize the discomfort, in an effort to save somebody’s feelings
i don’t know it’s a wild thing
nobody i know is ever malicious i know malicious people exist, they are not the ones i know
it’s insane to me the level of harm that can be done despite good intentions and how disturbingly normal it is to watch and do nothing nothing sit back they’ll figure it out maybe someday maybe hopefully
it’s fucked up what if they don’t? what if they need you to say something? what if they need to know that it’s seen, even if it’s uncomfortable, even if it hurts?
i don’t know i’m not pointing the finger, im no different, im a participant as well
but im 24, i say, im only a kid compared to these people cant be much different than the things they all tell themselves
i don’t know
it’s a weird thing
and today was my dad’s 50th birthday and i hugged him multiple times, trying to tell him i love him trying to tell him to stay close take care of yourself, i need you around and yet im fuming over the treatment of my step-sister who still lives in his house the lack of accountability taken and how could you carry on this way how could you not see what you’re doing how could you continue to oppress, restrict another human being, another child of yours i told you what it did to me, didn’t i? didn’t you listen? i thought you did
but i love this man more than i give a fuck whether the sun rises the next day, and so i will give him grace i will hug him tight because i don’t want him going anywhere i see him laugh it up, i see him brush things off, i see him swallow, and make light and i watch his body decay as the stress compounds why how but i get it, too i haven’t said anything either that’s all we know
i care that he knows how much i love him, how much i need him, how much i yearn for closeness, for him to understand i see the weight that you’re carrying that you tirelessly try to dismiss
i don’t know what to do with all of this sometimes there’s too much to be seen that isn’t said
i’m highly analytical, im logical, im rational, im disconnected and honestly i don’t know how else to exist, because feeling it all, watching it all
i don’t know sometimes i don’t know
and it was a great night it was a great night
too many paradoxes
and i’ll wake up tomorrow, i’ll forget about this i’ll be caught up in my own world it will be out of sight out of mind
what can you do? are the messages i receive from people like my aunt enough? do i need to think better? it’s not like im not already cracking under my own weight but would more mean more? do more? how do we all sit back like that how do we all do that
blows my mind, and i understand it all the same
crazy crazy crazy
i hope you’ve been able to get some rest it makes me wonder sometimes… did you abuse your body too like i have? is it a case of poor genetics? is it to be expected with aging? do you have regrets that you’re now paying the price for? or have you made your peace and you roll with the punches? what are the things you tell no one about? what are the things you try to forget? what are the things you deny but secretly know, the things that only you could possibly know? and am i projecting? is there a level of healing where that’s not what you think anymore? but at the end of the day, i think everybody has those, no matter how healed you think you are is that reality or just mine?
do you have somebody too?
maybe it’s arrogant of me, but i don’t think i would sense, i don’t think i would suspect if there was nothing to know
that pains me some days
but maybe that’s the human part of this work maybe i’m human, and you’re human, and we all have things left unseen and untouched, unsaid
do i think that because im wounded? or is that how this thing we call life is? i don’t know
2024.06.02 09:27 throwaway_nts Questioning and Reflecting on Childhood Dreams/Mental Health
Hello, to preface this post, I am not very familiar with Reddit and am using a throwaway account as to keep this anonymous. I will likely try posting this in other subreddits to try and hear thoughts from a wider range of users. I apologize in advance if this post doesn't match exactly to how people normally use this forum.
Recently, I have been thinking a lot about some experiences I had during my life from my childhood until now (I am 20). I never really questioned most of this stuff and just assumed that the things I would experience were common and ones that everyone else around me could relate to. It wasn't until more recently when most friends I spoke to about any of this stuff thought this was somewhat abnormal or they couldn't exactly understand what I was trying to describe. So, under this paragraph, I am going to outline some mental phenomena I used to (or still do) experience. If anyone can relate to or have some better understanding for what these things are, I would really appreciate a response.
I regularly experienced vivid night terrors as a young child, some that I still remember well to this day. I would sometimes wake up screaming in my sleep or roll off my bed. I would often sleep walk throughout my home in the night, and would also have nights where I would experience a half-asleep half-awake state of consciousness in which I would pace around in circles in my bedroom or living room while imagining that my dreams were connected to real life. As an example: The night after watching the movie Gravity in theaters (I was 9 years old), I sleep walked into the living room. I then woke into this trance-like state where I paced around in circles with anxiety for what felt like hours and hours as I was convinced that I was being sent to space and that I would die. Just to note- I also experienced sleep paralysis a couple times in which I would awake with a completely numb body, unable to move, with a shadowy figure standing in my doorway. These night terrors eventually went away, and they stopped around middle school. Around that time, I began experiencing very common and easy to achieve lucid dreams, both on purpose and accident.
Very often, after looking at an object for long enough, I would begin to feel that the object was either much smaller than it really was, or that it was a large object further away than it really was. By this, I don't mean that objects were literally larger or smaller in my vision. Rather that they were distorting in size while also distorting in distance from my eyes in order to maintain the same amount of space in my field of view. This would often happen in school while staring at boards, papers, or teachers. It was often very disorientating and dizzying. I could only usually make my perception return to normal after closing my eyes for long enough. Otherwise, my vision would distort more, and everything would feel strangely far away. This is something that I experienced more as a kid, but still occasionally feel even today.
In a similar vein to these visual distortions, I also occasionally experienced mild time distortions. (This is difficult to describe, so bear with me.) Also as a kid, hearing and focusing in on a particular tempo visually and auditorily (like tapping my finger at a constant interval) would cause time to feel as if it was moving significantly faster. It feels like the tapping is happening really slowly while the world around me moved faster, making me feel really anxious. This didn't happen very often, and would usually correlate to the night terrors I would have (feeling much longer than they actually were). This is something I do not experience anymore and haven't since middle school.
I also experienced a couple rare episodes of dissociation growing up. They felt pretty severe to me, feeling like I wasn't in control of my body or mind, like I was watching from far away, and everything felt cloudy and fuzzy. One in particular was very intense, and just lasted for one day- ending with me becoming severely ill and throwing up all over the place.
Nowadays I don't experience much of these things. The only real mental struggles I feel now are high social anxiety, often avoiding places and people so that I don't have to interact. College friends regularly mention to me that they walk past me and that I see them but never say hi, and I almost never realize that I had stared straight at people I know. I often feel like I walk around everyday without recognizing or even seeing people's faces, even ones close to me.
There are a couple other habits I had as a kid that might warrant looking into, but they are things I didn't want to really get into here. If anyone has any insight or shares these experiences, please comment, I'd love to hear! Looking back at all this stuff is strange and a little worrying at times, so any thoughts are appreciated! Thank you for reading this. :)
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Recently, I have been thinking a lot about some experiences I had during my life from my childhood until now (I am 20). I never really questioned most of this stuff and just assumed that the things I would experience were common and ones that everyone else around me could relate to. It wasn't until more recently when most friends I spoke to about any of this stuff thought this was somewhat abnormal or they couldn't exactly understand what I was trying to describe. So, under this paragraph, I am going to outline some mental phenomena I used to (or still do) experience. If anyone can relate to or have some better understanding for what these things are, I would really appreciate a response.
I regularly experienced vivid night terrors as a young child, some that I still remember well to this day. I would sometimes wake up screaming in my sleep or roll off my bed. I would often sleep walk throughout my home in the night, and would also have nights where I would experience a half-asleep half-awake state of consciousness in which I would pace around in circles in my bedroom or living room while imagining that my dreams were connected to real life. As an example: The night after watching the movie Gravity in theaters (I was 9 years old), I sleep walked into the living room. I then woke into this trance-like state where I paced around in circles with anxiety for what felt like hours and hours as I was convinced that I was being sent to space and that I would die. Just to note- I also experienced sleep paralysis a couple times in which I would awake with a completely numb body, unable to move, with a shadowy figure standing in my doorway. These night terrors eventually went away, and they stopped around middle school. Around that time, I began experiencing very common and easy to achieve lucid dreams, both on purpose and accident.
Very often, after looking at an object for long enough, I would begin to feel that the object was either much smaller than it really was, or that it was a large object further away than it really was. By this, I don't mean that objects were literally larger or smaller in my vision. Rather that they were distorting in size while also distorting in distance from my eyes in order to maintain the same amount of space in my field of view. This would often happen in school while staring at boards, papers, or teachers. It was often very disorientating and dizzying. I could only usually make my perception return to normal after closing my eyes for long enough. Otherwise, my vision would distort more, and everything would feel strangely far away. This is something that I experienced more as a kid, but still occasionally feel even today.
In a similar vein to these visual distortions, I also occasionally experienced mild time distortions. (This is difficult to describe, so bear with me.) Also as a kid, hearing and focusing in on a particular tempo visually and auditorily (like tapping my finger at a constant interval) would cause time to feel as if it was moving significantly faster. It feels like the tapping is happening really slowly while the world around me moved faster, making me feel really anxious. This didn't happen very often, and would usually correlate to the night terrors I would have (feeling much longer than they actually were). This is something I do not experience anymore and haven't since middle school.
I also experienced a couple rare episodes of dissociation growing up. They felt pretty severe to me, feeling like I wasn't in control of my body or mind, like I was watching from far away, and everything felt cloudy and fuzzy. One in particular was very intense, and just lasted for one day- ending with me becoming severely ill and throwing up all over the place.
Nowadays I don't experience much of these things. The only real mental struggles I feel now are high social anxiety, often avoiding places and people so that I don't have to interact. College friends regularly mention to me that they walk past me and that I see them but never say hi, and I almost never realize that I had stared straight at people I know. I often feel like I walk around everyday without recognizing or even seeing people's faces, even ones close to me.
There are a couple other habits I had as a kid that might warrant looking into, but they are things I didn't want to really get into here. If anyone has any insight or shares these experiences, please comment, I'd love to hear! Looking back at all this stuff is strange and a little worrying at times, so any thoughts are appreciated! Thank you for reading this. :)
2024.06.02 09:25 Forsaken_Mountain939 Anyone else tho & The “fourth kind” ..
I told few close friends about this dream I had around late summer in 2020. I had my apartment in Albuquerque in the uptown area, so I lived alone. I’ve always loved my solitude and enjoying quiet time and basking in my own energy. Due to the pandemic, I was happy that quarantine was also very fresh, I think I had just went back to work after my job being shut down for a couple of months (I work for a hair salon)
So, for starters :
Everything was fuzzy. And I was a bit dizzy… It was still soooo windy outside too. I was quickly relieved because my first thought was , “ oh it’s just really windy out” BUT… The comfort and relief I felt quickly disappeared as eyes shot over to my window. I could have sworn that I saw a white barn owl, tapping at my window…it was like frantic. Like it was trying to warn me or something. But it was dark … I couldn’t make it out too much and wanted to stay awake so badly to investigate. But my body and mind just could not bring themselves to agree on that. At this point, my brain was just scrambling .. i remember thinking to myself like “hey , it’s just an owl. Remember ? They’re your spirit animals ” but I also had thought to myself , “hey it’s okey It’s just your sleep paralysis ..” (I’ve been super connected to owls for some time and feel very spiritually connected to them, so while most people view owls as a bad omen, I see them as protection and a symbol for highly intuitive beings and inner wisdom)
So seeing yet another owl (amongst allll the others I’ve had dreams of and seen in my waking life) , was normal to me. My brain telling myself “it’s okay it’s just one of your owls” is something that I feel is pretty logical given how I feel about owls.
Because of this, i really didn’t think anything seemed too off, despite wether i actually saw a white barn owl tapping at my window or not, if thats all I heard and saw that night, i honestly would have been okay with seeing a white barn owl outside of my window because I’m use to owls showing up for me any way.
But where’d that loud crash come from? This is where it all got weird ..
I remember feeling soooo pulled to just go back into my sleep. (This is another one of them sleep paralysis demons I thought) because along with my connection to owls , I am kinda use to sleep paralysis as well 😅 as mentioned above. I’ve dealt with it on and off for so long, it’s not soemthing i can say I haven’t had to deal with before , regardless of how bad it was lol
So, again. I didn’t think anything of it… But I went “back to sleep” and I remember literally seeing a bright light over my head. My vision was like blurry, like my eyes or body had been injected with something that suppresses my senses.. or something..
I remember seeing 3 “greys” I wanna call them.. Tbh i haven’t researched too much about what the greys or what they look like, but these 3 beings standing over me , while I couldn’t move my body or talk; they were grey in color. Almost slightly metallic grey.. their bodies were super tall,, and oblong shaped.
It was so wild. I felt fear. I felt trapped. And invaded. But I couldn’t get away.
Unfortunately, I don’t remember too much about what else happened , but I couldn’t shake the feeling of violation. Like someone was alllll in my business . I felt intruded on but because everything was so unclear and fuzzy; a part of me is convinced it was all just a dream. A dream where I got abducted by the aliens. Just a dream right …?
The days and months following - the years following , I haven’t had a “dream” like that since then. But , I cannot fail to say that there has been sooo much I’ve experienced and seen and still am searching for an explanation for since then. But we shall save that for other subs
The crazy part about this “dream” I had . Or THINK I had, was that there WAS something at my window. and i wasn’t just seeing or hearing things..
The only reason why I know this is a fact is because I remember leaving my apartment the next day.where my window was, you can look out into the parking lot where I always parked my Durango I was driving during this time. I walked out of the building , walked to my truck, and hopped in. Every time I’d be leaving anywhere, I would always look back at window to make sure it was closed. I can be forgetful sometimes lol.
Welp, What I saw still baffles me to this day. Every apartment had its own water coolor in its window, mine included. As I looked back at my window backing out to the parking lot to leave, I noticed the stucco from the wall was significantly torn where my water cooler was installed. It looked bad, like someone was trying to yank that that thing out of the wall. It definitely was not like this before.
It allll just came rushing in. what the hell happened there??? But it was obvious …. The loud crash I heard the night before was the wall being torn pretty badly and my water cooler being almost yanked out of place , that’s what that crashing sound came from. I kept telling myself it was alll just a dream.. or just the wind.. but if the wind was the cause of that, how come none of my neighbors were out of place? Why not their stucco??? I looked around at my neighbors’ windows, at their coolers:.. it was odd and creepy that I was the only one whose wall at my window had been torn off .. like why only me?! 🙃I even called the maintenance guy of the apartments because it was bad and had to be fixed. He even freaked out and said it looked like something that would be a result of someone or something using so much force to try to yank the cooler out of the wall.
Till this day I’ve told this story to a few people. Everyone freaks out and always ends with , “have you seen the ‘fourth kind?!’ “ or mothman lol
And no I haven’t. anyone who knows me , knows I’m literally one of the only people around who just cannot sit and watch tv or movies . I’m always that friend that missed the movie references in inside jokes. how can I understand the jokes amongst my friends if I haven’t even seeing a lot of movies that they were referencing ? It’s always the same movies that everyone else more or less has seen atleast once.
What’s Great about this is how I’ve been for so long. I’ve always chosen music over tv , i need music all day every day to feel okay. I’ve seen some movies that a lot of people have seen , lots of pop movies and what not, but I’m always the person who still hasn’t seen alot of the ones that everyone else seems to have seen already. Everyone knows I’m the girl who “doesn’t watch tv” 🥲 ; my heart is always gonna be music. I’ve tried getting into watching stuff with people and sometimes Ive managed to stick with it. but more often than not, I either end up falling asleep, or I’m listening to music with my ear phones in .. 💀
So recently, I told one of my huge movie fanatic friends about my dream and the owl and the greys I saw and how I’m not really sure about what happened that night . With the wall outside of my apartment where my window was being destroyed the next day, he was like oh my word. Something was out there! He also quickly freaked out like everyone else I’ve told this story to,“OMG ITS LIKE THE ‘FOURTH KIND!’ 🥴😱 followed with , “have you seen it??!”
And I’m like “nooo , everyone keeps saying my dream is like this movie oh my goodness “ 😭😭
Now im just here in this sub. All I wanna know is.
Should I watch this movie.??? I’ve heard of it . But haven’t seen it. Some friends mentioned the moth man too which I’ve heard of as well. But idk which one or both? I’d prefer to just see one lol like I said, it takes a lot for me to feel like watching movies is my ideal form of entertainment.
My friend says he’s not sure if I should watch it because it might “mess with my head” but tbh.. I’m like why not?? Maybe it’ll bring me clarity about what really took place that night..
idk. What do you think?
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So, for starters :
- [ ] I have had my fair share of sleep paralysis which was at an abnormal high during this time.
- [ ] I have always left work around 5pm ish, and I noticed one day around 4pm ish ,
- [ ] it was wayyy more windy than normal outside. I didn’t think much of it but I did take note of how odd it was that it suddenly became windy af. I went home that day and just hung out by myself in my apartment .. The wind seemed to pick up soooo much more as the night came. I fell asleep that night pretty easily though.
Everything was fuzzy. And I was a bit dizzy… It was still soooo windy outside too. I was quickly relieved because my first thought was , “ oh it’s just really windy out” BUT… The comfort and relief I felt quickly disappeared as eyes shot over to my window. I could have sworn that I saw a white barn owl, tapping at my window…it was like frantic. Like it was trying to warn me or something. But it was dark … I couldn’t make it out too much and wanted to stay awake so badly to investigate. But my body and mind just could not bring themselves to agree on that. At this point, my brain was just scrambling .. i remember thinking to myself like “hey , it’s just an owl. Remember ? They’re your spirit animals ” but I also had thought to myself , “hey it’s okey It’s just your sleep paralysis ..” (I’ve been super connected to owls for some time and feel very spiritually connected to them, so while most people view owls as a bad omen, I see them as protection and a symbol for highly intuitive beings and inner wisdom)
So seeing yet another owl (amongst allll the others I’ve had dreams of and seen in my waking life) , was normal to me. My brain telling myself “it’s okay it’s just one of your owls” is something that I feel is pretty logical given how I feel about owls.
Because of this, i really didn’t think anything seemed too off, despite wether i actually saw a white barn owl tapping at my window or not, if thats all I heard and saw that night, i honestly would have been okay with seeing a white barn owl outside of my window because I’m use to owls showing up for me any way.
But where’d that loud crash come from? This is where it all got weird ..
I remember feeling soooo pulled to just go back into my sleep. (This is another one of them sleep paralysis demons I thought) because along with my connection to owls , I am kinda use to sleep paralysis as well 😅 as mentioned above. I’ve dealt with it on and off for so long, it’s not soemthing i can say I haven’t had to deal with before , regardless of how bad it was lol
So, again. I didn’t think anything of it… But I went “back to sleep” and I remember literally seeing a bright light over my head. My vision was like blurry, like my eyes or body had been injected with something that suppresses my senses.. or something..
I remember seeing 3 “greys” I wanna call them.. Tbh i haven’t researched too much about what the greys or what they look like, but these 3 beings standing over me , while I couldn’t move my body or talk; they were grey in color. Almost slightly metallic grey.. their bodies were super tall,, and oblong shaped.
It was so wild. I felt fear. I felt trapped. And invaded. But I couldn’t get away.
Unfortunately, I don’t remember too much about what else happened , but I couldn’t shake the feeling of violation. Like someone was alllll in my business . I felt intruded on but because everything was so unclear and fuzzy; a part of me is convinced it was all just a dream. A dream where I got abducted by the aliens. Just a dream right …?
The days and months following - the years following , I haven’t had a “dream” like that since then. But , I cannot fail to say that there has been sooo much I’ve experienced and seen and still am searching for an explanation for since then. But we shall save that for other subs
The crazy part about this “dream” I had . Or THINK I had, was that there WAS something at my window. and i wasn’t just seeing or hearing things..
The only reason why I know this is a fact is because I remember leaving my apartment the next day.where my window was, you can look out into the parking lot where I always parked my Durango I was driving during this time. I walked out of the building , walked to my truck, and hopped in. Every time I’d be leaving anywhere, I would always look back at window to make sure it was closed. I can be forgetful sometimes lol.
Welp, What I saw still baffles me to this day. Every apartment had its own water coolor in its window, mine included. As I looked back at my window backing out to the parking lot to leave, I noticed the stucco from the wall was significantly torn where my water cooler was installed. It looked bad, like someone was trying to yank that that thing out of the wall. It definitely was not like this before.
It allll just came rushing in. what the hell happened there??? But it was obvious …. The loud crash I heard the night before was the wall being torn pretty badly and my water cooler being almost yanked out of place , that’s what that crashing sound came from. I kept telling myself it was alll just a dream.. or just the wind.. but if the wind was the cause of that, how come none of my neighbors were out of place? Why not their stucco??? I looked around at my neighbors’ windows, at their coolers:.. it was odd and creepy that I was the only one whose wall at my window had been torn off .. like why only me?! 🙃I even called the maintenance guy of the apartments because it was bad and had to be fixed. He even freaked out and said it looked like something that would be a result of someone or something using so much force to try to yank the cooler out of the wall.
Till this day I’ve told this story to a few people. Everyone freaks out and always ends with , “have you seen the ‘fourth kind?!’ “ or mothman lol
And no I haven’t. anyone who knows me , knows I’m literally one of the only people around who just cannot sit and watch tv or movies . I’m always that friend that missed the movie references in inside jokes. how can I understand the jokes amongst my friends if I haven’t even seeing a lot of movies that they were referencing ? It’s always the same movies that everyone else more or less has seen atleast once.
What’s Great about this is how I’ve been for so long. I’ve always chosen music over tv , i need music all day every day to feel okay. I’ve seen some movies that a lot of people have seen , lots of pop movies and what not, but I’m always the person who still hasn’t seen alot of the ones that everyone else seems to have seen already. Everyone knows I’m the girl who “doesn’t watch tv” 🥲 ; my heart is always gonna be music. I’ve tried getting into watching stuff with people and sometimes Ive managed to stick with it. but more often than not, I either end up falling asleep, or I’m listening to music with my ear phones in .. 💀
So recently, I told one of my huge movie fanatic friends about my dream and the owl and the greys I saw and how I’m not really sure about what happened that night . With the wall outside of my apartment where my window was being destroyed the next day, he was like oh my word. Something was out there! He also quickly freaked out like everyone else I’ve told this story to,“OMG ITS LIKE THE ‘FOURTH KIND!’ 🥴😱 followed with , “have you seen it??!”
And I’m like “nooo , everyone keeps saying my dream is like this movie oh my goodness “ 😭😭
Now im just here in this sub. All I wanna know is.
Should I watch this movie.??? I’ve heard of it . But haven’t seen it. Some friends mentioned the moth man too which I’ve heard of as well. But idk which one or both? I’d prefer to just see one lol like I said, it takes a lot for me to feel like watching movies is my ideal form of entertainment.
My friend says he’s not sure if I should watch it because it might “mess with my head” but tbh.. I’m like why not?? Maybe it’ll bring me clarity about what really took place that night..
idk. What do you think?
2024.06.02 09:25 throwaway_nts Reflecting on and Questioning Childhood Dreams/Mental State
Hello, to preface this post, I am not very familiar with Reddit and am using a throwaway account as to keep this anonymous. I will likely try posting this in other subreddits to try and hear thoughts from a wider range of users. I apologize in advance if this post doesn't match exactly to how people normally use this forum.
Recently, I have been thinking a lot about some experiences I had during my life from my childhood until now (I am 20). I never really questioned most of this stuff and just assumed that the things I would experience were common and ones that everyone else around me could relate to. It wasn't until more recently when most friends I spoke to about any of this stuff thought this was somewhat abnormal or they couldn't exactly understand what I was trying to describe. So, under this paragraph, I am going to outline some mental phenomena I used to (or still do) experience. If anyone can relate to or have some better understanding for what these things are, I would really appreciate a response.
I regularly experienced vivid night terrors as a young child, some that I still remember well to this day. I would sometimes wake up screaming in my sleep or roll off my bed. I would often sleep walk throughout my home in the night, and would also have nights where I would experience a half-asleep half-awake state of consciousness in which I would pace around in circles in my bedroom or living room while imagining that my dreams were connected to real life. As an example: The night after watching the movie Gravity in theaters (I was 9 years old), I sleep walked into the living room. I then woke into this trance-like state where I paced around in circles with anxiety for what felt like hours and hours as I was convinced that I was being sent to space and that I would die. Just to note- I also experienced sleep paralysis a couple times in which I would awake with a completely numb body, unable to move, with a shadowy figure standing in my doorway. These night terrors eventually went away, and they stopped around middle school. Around that time, I began experiencing very common and easy to achieve lucid dreams, both on purpose and accident.
Very often, after looking at an object for long enough, I would begin to feel that the object was either much smaller than it really was, or that it was a large object further away than it really was. By this, I don't mean that objects were literally larger or smaller in my vision. Rather that they were distorting in size while also distorting in distance from my eyes in order to maintain the same amount of space in my field of view. This would often happen in school while staring at boards, papers, or teachers. It was often very disorientating and dizzying. I could only usually make my perception return to normal after closing my eyes for long enough. Otherwise, my vision would distort more, and everything would feel strangely far away. This is something that I experienced more as a kid, but still occasionally feel even today.
In a similar vein to these visual distortions, I also occasionally experienced mild time distortions. (This is difficult to describe, so bear with me.) Also as a kid, hearing and focusing in on a particular tempo visually and auditorily (like tapping my finger at a constant interval) would cause time to feel as if it was moving significantly faster. It feels like the tapping is happening really slowly while the world around me moved faster, making me feel really anxious. This didn't happen very often, and would usually correlate to the night terrors I would have (feeling much longer than they actually were). This is something I do not experience anymore and haven't since middle school.
I also experienced a couple rare episodes of dissociation growing up. They felt pretty severe to me, feeling like I wasn't in control of my body or mind, like I was watching from far away, and everything felt cloudy and fuzzy. One in particular was very intense, and just lasted for one day- ending with me becoming severely ill and throwing up all over the place.
Nowadays I don't experience much of these things. The only real mental struggles I feel now are high social anxiety, often avoiding places and people so that I don't have to interact. College friends regularly mention to me that they walk past me and that I see them but never say hi, and I almost never realize that I had stared straight at people I know. I often feel like I walk around everyday without recognizing or even seeing people's faces, even ones close to me.
There are a couple other habits I had as a kid that might warrant looking into, but they are things I didn't want to really get into here. If anyone has any insight or shares these experiences, please comment, I'd love to hear! Looking back at all this stuff is strange and a little worrying at times, so any thoughts are appreciated! Thank you for reading this. :)
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Recently, I have been thinking a lot about some experiences I had during my life from my childhood until now (I am 20). I never really questioned most of this stuff and just assumed that the things I would experience were common and ones that everyone else around me could relate to. It wasn't until more recently when most friends I spoke to about any of this stuff thought this was somewhat abnormal or they couldn't exactly understand what I was trying to describe. So, under this paragraph, I am going to outline some mental phenomena I used to (or still do) experience. If anyone can relate to or have some better understanding for what these things are, I would really appreciate a response.
I regularly experienced vivid night terrors as a young child, some that I still remember well to this day. I would sometimes wake up screaming in my sleep or roll off my bed. I would often sleep walk throughout my home in the night, and would also have nights where I would experience a half-asleep half-awake state of consciousness in which I would pace around in circles in my bedroom or living room while imagining that my dreams were connected to real life. As an example: The night after watching the movie Gravity in theaters (I was 9 years old), I sleep walked into the living room. I then woke into this trance-like state where I paced around in circles with anxiety for what felt like hours and hours as I was convinced that I was being sent to space and that I would die. Just to note- I also experienced sleep paralysis a couple times in which I would awake with a completely numb body, unable to move, with a shadowy figure standing in my doorway. These night terrors eventually went away, and they stopped around middle school. Around that time, I began experiencing very common and easy to achieve lucid dreams, both on purpose and accident.
Very often, after looking at an object for long enough, I would begin to feel that the object was either much smaller than it really was, or that it was a large object further away than it really was. By this, I don't mean that objects were literally larger or smaller in my vision. Rather that they were distorting in size while also distorting in distance from my eyes in order to maintain the same amount of space in my field of view. This would often happen in school while staring at boards, papers, or teachers. It was often very disorientating and dizzying. I could only usually make my perception return to normal after closing my eyes for long enough. Otherwise, my vision would distort more, and everything would feel strangely far away. This is something that I experienced more as a kid, but still occasionally feel even today.
In a similar vein to these visual distortions, I also occasionally experienced mild time distortions. (This is difficult to describe, so bear with me.) Also as a kid, hearing and focusing in on a particular tempo visually and auditorily (like tapping my finger at a constant interval) would cause time to feel as if it was moving significantly faster. It feels like the tapping is happening really slowly while the world around me moved faster, making me feel really anxious. This didn't happen very often, and would usually correlate to the night terrors I would have (feeling much longer than they actually were). This is something I do not experience anymore and haven't since middle school.
I also experienced a couple rare episodes of dissociation growing up. They felt pretty severe to me, feeling like I wasn't in control of my body or mind, like I was watching from far away, and everything felt cloudy and fuzzy. One in particular was very intense, and just lasted for one day- ending with me becoming severely ill and throwing up all over the place.
Nowadays I don't experience much of these things. The only real mental struggles I feel now are high social anxiety, often avoiding places and people so that I don't have to interact. College friends regularly mention to me that they walk past me and that I see them but never say hi, and I almost never realize that I had stared straight at people I know. I often feel like I walk around everyday without recognizing or even seeing people's faces, even ones close to me.
There are a couple other habits I had as a kid that might warrant looking into, but they are things I didn't want to really get into here. If anyone has any insight or shares these experiences, please comment, I'd love to hear! Looking back at all this stuff is strange and a little worrying at times, so any thoughts are appreciated! Thank you for reading this. :)
2024.06.02 09:24 jexxy2 My story, and now relapse
I was diagnosed in 2018, but my story probably began about 2016.
I lost a lot of weight 2012-2014. I went from 280lb to 180lb. In 2016 I was about 190lb. My weight loss was hard to maintain, I had exercised 3 hours a day to achieve it and couldn’t keep doing that forever. So 2014-2018 I was 180-200lb and then 2018-2020 I was 200-220lb and now I’m back at 230lb since about 2021.
2016: I was very fit and active. I started losing my vision when going from sitting to standing. It would go for 5-10 seconds then return. I thought I had low blood pressure but never felt dizzy. In retrospect, this was probably the beginning of my IIH and actually the worst my vision ever was. I didn’t see a doctor as I didn’t realise anything was wrong. I was on doxycycline for acne a lot in 2014-2016 and suspect this was ultimately the trigger for me. I never had any symptoms at 280lb.
2018: my optometrist saw my papilloedema at a checkup and referred me to the urgent eye clinic. I spent hours there for tests. Eventually got the LP with opening pressure 27. MRI showed tortuous optic nerves. I didn’t get a vascular MRI so I don’t know if I have stenosis. The neuro ophthalmologist started me on diamox. I was told to lose weight and found this very frustrating as I had already lost a huge amount of weight and never had issues when I was much bigger. I didn’t know about the tetracycline link at this point so didn’t mention it.
2018-2020: I took the diamox on and off at all sorts of doses up and down. My symptoms were never very severe. The loss of vision was never as bad as it had been in 2016. I had head pressure, but not much pain. The diamox actually caused more headache sometimes than when I didn’t take it. Eventually the neuro ophthalmologist told me to stop taking it and said they weren’t sure I ever even had IIH… I think they just didn’t know how to explain why my symptoms didn’t fit neatly into a box. My papilloedema never went away, it’s been visible on scans at the optometrist the entire time.
2020-2023: mostly off the diamox. Would take one every now and then if I felt any hint of symptoms. Followup was 6-monthly visual field and retina imaging.
2024: I decided I wanted to try accutane for my acne. I knew it was a bad idea but my acne was the worst it had ever been and the scarring was upsetting. I went very very low dose and booked for visual field testing and retina imaging after being on it for 2 weeks. The optometrist didn’t see any change. But I started to get some symptoms like soft pulsatile tinnitus and postural vision changes again. I stopped it immediately once I noticed. Restarted diamox.
So here I am. It’s still flaring, but I’m back on 750mg diamox daily and slowly titrating up. I haven’t even bothered booking to see my neuro ophthalm because it will be months wait list and I know the diamox is what they’ll do. My optometrist will keep doing 1-2 monthly visual fields and retina imaging. Obviously if my vision changes, I will have to be seen in the urgent clinic and there may be discussions for more invasive things, but the diamox worked for me before and I hope it will work for me again. When my insurance upgrades next year I’m going to ask for a vascular MRI because I want to know if I have venous stenosis. I’m just crossing my fingers I can self manage this until next year and even better if the flare is gone before then. I’m sleeping with many pillows, drinking more water, and I stopped using the sauna. I love the sauna but noticed during this flare that my symptoms are worse afterwards and heat is known to increase intracranial pressure so it makes sense - I will stop for now and hope I can start again in future.
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I lost a lot of weight 2012-2014. I went from 280lb to 180lb. In 2016 I was about 190lb. My weight loss was hard to maintain, I had exercised 3 hours a day to achieve it and couldn’t keep doing that forever. So 2014-2018 I was 180-200lb and then 2018-2020 I was 200-220lb and now I’m back at 230lb since about 2021.
2016: I was very fit and active. I started losing my vision when going from sitting to standing. It would go for 5-10 seconds then return. I thought I had low blood pressure but never felt dizzy. In retrospect, this was probably the beginning of my IIH and actually the worst my vision ever was. I didn’t see a doctor as I didn’t realise anything was wrong. I was on doxycycline for acne a lot in 2014-2016 and suspect this was ultimately the trigger for me. I never had any symptoms at 280lb.
2018: my optometrist saw my papilloedema at a checkup and referred me to the urgent eye clinic. I spent hours there for tests. Eventually got the LP with opening pressure 27. MRI showed tortuous optic nerves. I didn’t get a vascular MRI so I don’t know if I have stenosis. The neuro ophthalmologist started me on diamox. I was told to lose weight and found this very frustrating as I had already lost a huge amount of weight and never had issues when I was much bigger. I didn’t know about the tetracycline link at this point so didn’t mention it.
2018-2020: I took the diamox on and off at all sorts of doses up and down. My symptoms were never very severe. The loss of vision was never as bad as it had been in 2016. I had head pressure, but not much pain. The diamox actually caused more headache sometimes than when I didn’t take it. Eventually the neuro ophthalmologist told me to stop taking it and said they weren’t sure I ever even had IIH… I think they just didn’t know how to explain why my symptoms didn’t fit neatly into a box. My papilloedema never went away, it’s been visible on scans at the optometrist the entire time.
2020-2023: mostly off the diamox. Would take one every now and then if I felt any hint of symptoms. Followup was 6-monthly visual field and retina imaging.
2024: I decided I wanted to try accutane for my acne. I knew it was a bad idea but my acne was the worst it had ever been and the scarring was upsetting. I went very very low dose and booked for visual field testing and retina imaging after being on it for 2 weeks. The optometrist didn’t see any change. But I started to get some symptoms like soft pulsatile tinnitus and postural vision changes again. I stopped it immediately once I noticed. Restarted diamox.
So here I am. It’s still flaring, but I’m back on 750mg diamox daily and slowly titrating up. I haven’t even bothered booking to see my neuro ophthalm because it will be months wait list and I know the diamox is what they’ll do. My optometrist will keep doing 1-2 monthly visual fields and retina imaging. Obviously if my vision changes, I will have to be seen in the urgent clinic and there may be discussions for more invasive things, but the diamox worked for me before and I hope it will work for me again. When my insurance upgrades next year I’m going to ask for a vascular MRI because I want to know if I have venous stenosis. I’m just crossing my fingers I can self manage this until next year and even better if the flare is gone before then. I’m sleeping with many pillows, drinking more water, and I stopped using the sauna. I love the sauna but noticed during this flare that my symptoms are worse afterwards and heat is known to increase intracranial pressure so it makes sense - I will stop for now and hope I can start again in future.
2024.06.02 09:24 throwaway_nts Reflecting on and Questioning Childhood Dreams/Mental Health
Hello, to preface this post, I am not very familiar with Reddit and am using a throwaway account as to keep this anonymous. I will likely try posting this in other subreddits to try and hear thoughts from a wider range of users. I apologize in advance if this post doesn't match exactly to how people normally use this forum.
Recently, I have been thinking a lot about some experiences I had during my life from my childhood until now (I am 20). I never really questioned most of this stuff and just assumed that the things I would experience were common and ones that everyone else around me could relate to. It wasn't until more recently when most friends I spoke to about any of this stuff thought this was somewhat abnormal or they couldn't exactly understand what I was trying to describe. So, under this paragraph, I am going to outline some mental phenomena I used to (or still do) experience. If anyone can relate to or have some better understanding for what these things are, I would really appreciate a response.
I regularly experienced vivid night terrors as a young child, some that I still remember well to this day. I would sometimes wake up screaming in my sleep or roll off my bed. I would often sleep walk throughout my home in the night, and would also have nights where I would experience a half-asleep half-awake state of consciousness in which I would pace around in circles in my bedroom or living room while imagining that my dreams were connected to real life. As an example: The night after watching the movie Gravity in theaters (I was 9 years old), I sleep walked into the living room. I then woke into this trance-like state where I paced around in circles with anxiety for what felt like hours and hours as I was convinced that I was being sent to space and that I would die. Just to note- I also experienced sleep paralysis a couple times in which I would awake with a completely numb body, unable to move, with a shadowy figure standing in my doorway. These night terrors eventually went away, and they stopped around middle school. Around that time, I began experiencing very common and easy to achieve lucid dreams, both on purpose and accident.
Very often, after looking at an object for long enough, I would begin to feel that the object was either much smaller than it really was, or that it was a large object further away than it really was. By this, I don't mean that objects were literally larger or smaller in my vision. Rather that they were distorting in size while also distorting in distance from my eyes in order to maintain the same amount of space in my field of view. This would often happen in school while staring at boards, papers, or teachers. It was often very disorientating and dizzying. I could only usually make my perception return to normal after closing my eyes for long enough. Otherwise, my vision would distort more, and everything would feel strangely far away. This is something that I experienced more as a kid, but still occasionally feel even today.
In a similar vein to these visual distortions, I also occasionally experienced mild time distortions. (This is difficult to describe, so bear with me.) Also as a kid, hearing and focusing in on a particular tempo visually and auditorily (like tapping my finger at a constant interval) would cause time to feel as if it was moving significantly faster. It feels like the tapping is happening really slowly while the world around me moved faster, making me feel really anxious. This didn't happen very often, and would usually correlate to the night terrors I would have (feeling much longer than they actually were). This is something I do not experience anymore and haven't since middle school.
I also experienced a couple rare episodes of dissociation growing up. They felt pretty severe to me, feeling like I wasn't in control of my body or mind, like I was watching from far away, and everything felt cloudy and fuzzy. One in particular was very intense, and just lasted for one day- ending with me becoming severely ill and throwing up all over the place.
Nowadays I don't experience much of these things. The only real mental struggles I feel now are high social anxiety, often avoiding places and people so that I don't have to interact. College friends regularly mention to me that they walk past me and that I see them but never say hi, and I almost never realize that I had stared straight at people I know. I often feel like I walk around everyday without recognizing or even seeing people's faces, even ones close to me.
There are a couple other habits I had as a kid that might warrant looking into, but they are things I didn't want to really get into here. If anyone has any insight or shares these experiences, please comment, I'd love to hear! Looking back at all this stuff is strange and a little worrying at times, so any thoughts are appreciated! Thank you for reading this. :)
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Recently, I have been thinking a lot about some experiences I had during my life from my childhood until now (I am 20). I never really questioned most of this stuff and just assumed that the things I would experience were common and ones that everyone else around me could relate to. It wasn't until more recently when most friends I spoke to about any of this stuff thought this was somewhat abnormal or they couldn't exactly understand what I was trying to describe. So, under this paragraph, I am going to outline some mental phenomena I used to (or still do) experience. If anyone can relate to or have some better understanding for what these things are, I would really appreciate a response.
I regularly experienced vivid night terrors as a young child, some that I still remember well to this day. I would sometimes wake up screaming in my sleep or roll off my bed. I would often sleep walk throughout my home in the night, and would also have nights where I would experience a half-asleep half-awake state of consciousness in which I would pace around in circles in my bedroom or living room while imagining that my dreams were connected to real life. As an example: The night after watching the movie Gravity in theaters (I was 9 years old), I sleep walked into the living room. I then woke into this trance-like state where I paced around in circles with anxiety for what felt like hours and hours as I was convinced that I was being sent to space and that I would die. Just to note- I also experienced sleep paralysis a couple times in which I would awake with a completely numb body, unable to move, with a shadowy figure standing in my doorway. These night terrors eventually went away, and they stopped around middle school. Around that time, I began experiencing very common and easy to achieve lucid dreams, both on purpose and accident.
Very often, after looking at an object for long enough, I would begin to feel that the object was either much smaller than it really was, or that it was a large object further away than it really was. By this, I don't mean that objects were literally larger or smaller in my vision. Rather that they were distorting in size while also distorting in distance from my eyes in order to maintain the same amount of space in my field of view. This would often happen in school while staring at boards, papers, or teachers. It was often very disorientating and dizzying. I could only usually make my perception return to normal after closing my eyes for long enough. Otherwise, my vision would distort more, and everything would feel strangely far away. This is something that I experienced more as a kid, but still occasionally feel even today.
In a similar vein to these visual distortions, I also occasionally experienced mild time distortions. (This is difficult to describe, so bear with me.) Also as a kid, hearing and focusing in on a particular tempo visually and auditorily (like tapping my finger at a constant interval) would cause time to feel as if it was moving significantly faster. It feels like the tapping is happening really slowly while the world around me moved faster, making me feel really anxious. This didn't happen very often, and would usually correlate to the night terrors I would have (feeling much longer than they actually were). This is something I do not experience anymore and haven't since middle school.
I also experienced a couple rare episodes of dissociation growing up. They felt pretty severe to me, feeling like I wasn't in control of my body or mind, like I was watching from far away, and everything felt cloudy and fuzzy. One in particular was very intense, and just lasted for one day- ending with me becoming severely ill and throwing up all over the place.
Nowadays I don't experience much of these things. The only real mental struggles I feel now are high social anxiety, often avoiding places and people so that I don't have to interact. College friends regularly mention to me that they walk past me and that I see them but never say hi, and I almost never realize that I had stared straight at people I know. I often feel like I walk around everyday without recognizing or even seeing people's faces, even ones close to me.
There are a couple other habits I had as a kid that might warrant looking into, but they are things I didn't want to really get into here. If anyone has any insight or shares these experiences, please comment, I'd love to hear! Looking back at all this stuff is strange and a little worrying at times, so any thoughts are appreciated! Thank you for reading this. :)
2024.06.02 09:23 pisc3sm00n AITA for ruining my friends 6 year relationship?
some backstory before I get into what actually happened: my friend (22F) has been dating her partner (24M) on and off since high school. they have always been quite toxic but neither of them had physically cheated (as far as any of our friends were aware of). there has been “emotional” cheating on his side before but my friend always went back to him (which i do understand trauma bonds so I can’t completely blame her for that)
fast forward to last weekend. I was out at a bar for another friends birthday (doesn’t know my friend in question). i’ll call the friend who’s birthday it was Ella and the friend the post is about Sarah.
Ella’s sister ended up getting picked up early that night by… Sarah’s boyfriend….. when he came into the bar to get Ella’s sister he went full white and pleaded with me not to tell Sarah as he had told Sarah he was away for the weekend for work. Pretty much found out he had been sleeping with Ella’s sister for a few months now (as she was not sober one bit and let it all out)
Ella nor her sister know Sarah well and have never seen what her boyfriend looked like. Obviously I called Sarah straight away as soon as Ella’s sister went home with him. Sarah was crying and accusing me of lying and making up a story to get her to leave her boyfriend.
The story ends with Sarah rocking up to her boyfriend’s house, seeing Ella’s sister in bed with her boyfriend, leaving and blocking me on all social media/ my number. Sarah seriously thinks I somehow got Ella’s sister to sleep with her boyfriend. I’m not really sure if she actually believes that or if her boyfriend had convinced her of that.
I have tried to reach out to Sarah but nothing until today. Sarah called me on No Caller ID to thank me for ruining her relationship and her life all because I couldn’t keep my mouth shut and listen to her boyfriend who was only trying to protect her feelings. Apparently her boyfriend wasn’t cheating but now doesn’t trust Sarah as she showed up to her house.
I fear she is most likely in an abusive relationship (which I guess she is now out of because he wants nothing to do with Sarah since she caught him with Ella’s sister) but I can’t help but feel guilty for all of this, and the fact I lost a long time friend over what I thought was the right thing to do.
Is there anything I should say to Sarah, or do I just cut my losses and take it as a lesson for next time not to get involved in other people’s relationships?
Thank you guys.
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fast forward to last weekend. I was out at a bar for another friends birthday (doesn’t know my friend in question). i’ll call the friend who’s birthday it was Ella and the friend the post is about Sarah.
Ella’s sister ended up getting picked up early that night by… Sarah’s boyfriend….. when he came into the bar to get Ella’s sister he went full white and pleaded with me not to tell Sarah as he had told Sarah he was away for the weekend for work. Pretty much found out he had been sleeping with Ella’s sister for a few months now (as she was not sober one bit and let it all out)
Ella nor her sister know Sarah well and have never seen what her boyfriend looked like. Obviously I called Sarah straight away as soon as Ella’s sister went home with him. Sarah was crying and accusing me of lying and making up a story to get her to leave her boyfriend.
The story ends with Sarah rocking up to her boyfriend’s house, seeing Ella’s sister in bed with her boyfriend, leaving and blocking me on all social media/ my number. Sarah seriously thinks I somehow got Ella’s sister to sleep with her boyfriend. I’m not really sure if she actually believes that or if her boyfriend had convinced her of that.
I have tried to reach out to Sarah but nothing until today. Sarah called me on No Caller ID to thank me for ruining her relationship and her life all because I couldn’t keep my mouth shut and listen to her boyfriend who was only trying to protect her feelings. Apparently her boyfriend wasn’t cheating but now doesn’t trust Sarah as she showed up to her house.
I fear she is most likely in an abusive relationship (which I guess she is now out of because he wants nothing to do with Sarah since she caught him with Ella’s sister) but I can’t help but feel guilty for all of this, and the fact I lost a long time friend over what I thought was the right thing to do.
Is there anything I should say to Sarah, or do I just cut my losses and take it as a lesson for next time not to get involved in other people’s relationships?
Thank you guys.
2024.06.02 09:19 ConsequenceSure3063 Best Agm Optics
 | submitted by ConsequenceSure3063 to u/ConsequenceSure3063 [link] [comments] https://preview.redd.it/p9u4dse9044d1.jpg?width=720&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=05d8a9e052968e7804925819f00f5a8eb895bc05 If you're an outdoor enthusiast who loves to explore the wilderness, then you already understand the importance of having reliable tools that enhance your experience. AGM Optics knows all about this, which is why they have dedicated themselves to providing high-quality, durable, and efficient optical devices for all kinds of activities. In this article, we will take a closer look at some of the top products from AGM Optics, showcasing their excellent features and why they should be at the top of your wish list. The Top 19 Best Agm Optics
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This compact thermal imaging clip-on system transforms my day optics into a thermal imaging device, without any need for special tools or equipment. The high sensitivity 12μm thermal detector and 640x512 resolution have provided clear images even in harsh conditions such as darkness, fog, smoke, dust, rain, snow, wood, camouflage, and more. The product's applicability extends to patrolling and hunting scenarios. The Rattler TC35-640 is easily attached to rifle scopes with magnification up to 8x for long-range use. Its onboard Wi-Fi module allows for live video streaming and recording of videos and images via an app. Overall, the AGM Rattler TC35-640 has been a reliable and user-friendly addition to my toolkit. I can confidently say that it offers excellent value for the price. However, some users might find the instructions a bit complicated. 🔗Military-Grade Night Vision Monocular with Manual Gain Controlhttps://preview.redd.it/cm51hpta044d1.jpg?width=720&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=4cd4638405c08c754d6248198f185aa012ac7a2e I recently had the chance to test out the AGM PVS-14 NL2 Night Vision Monocular, and I must say, I was impressed! . This rugged and lightweight device has proved itself in some of the most challenging combat situations, a true testament to its reliability. The PVS-14 can be used as a handheld device or mounted on the included head harness, and with the right accessories, it can even be attached to combat helmets. I particularly enjoyed the manual gain control and automatic bright light shut-off feature, which not only helped protect the unit's high-quality photocathode tube, but also made it easy to switch between different nighttime environments. Adding to its versatility, the PVS-14 comes with a built-in Infrared (IR) illuminator. Overall, I found the AGM PVS-14 Night Vision Monocular to be a top-notch device, and it's hard to think of how it could be improved. 🔗Military-Grade Night Vision Monocular with Advanced Featureshttps://preview.redd.it/xkc3wz4b044d1.jpg?width=720&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=1d1e6b3d9fd6b08daf5d784859415c94f363e943 I recently had the chance to test out the AGM PVS-14 Night Vision Monocular, and let me tell you, it's a game-changer. This compact, rugged device has been battle-tested and its durability truly shines. The waterproof design is perfect for any outdoor environment, and I love that it's head or helmet-mountable for hands-free usage. The manual gain control is a fantastic feature, allowing me to easily adjust the monocular to my needs. However, one downside I noticed was the weight, which felt a bit heavier than expected. Overall, the AGM PVS-14 Night Vision Monocular is a top-quality device that's perfect for those who need a reliable, powerful night vision tool. 🔗Compact, Rugged Night Vision Monocular for Military Usehttps://preview.redd.it/sf0md4fb044d1.jpg?width=720&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=59f72435fcb444acc3acdaeb3306bef2a0156e4f The Wolf-14 is a sleek and robust night vision monocular that combines cutting-edge technology with affordable pricing. Sporting a compact and durable design, it's perfect for both amateur hunters and professionals alike. The ergonomic controls simplify the user experience, enabling quick adjustments to light and diopter settings for a seamless hands-free experience. Equipped with a built-in infrared illuminator and high-tech image intensifier, this monocular offers impressive performance even in low-light conditions. However, the battery life could have been better for extended use, and users might need to be more mindful of the operating temperature range. Overall, the Wolf-14 provides a cost-effective and reliable night vision monocular experience for a wide range of users. 🔗Ultra-Lightweight Military Monocular with Infrared Illuminatorhttps://preview.redd.it/wngcy26c044d1.jpg?width=720&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=316efe053d16bf832a427d28efb76f725ed7375b The AGM PVS-14 Night Vision Monocular is a rugged and versatile device that shines in challenging nighttime conditions. Weighing less than 12.4 ounces, this monocular can be easily carried and used as a handheld device or mounted on combat helmets with the proper accessories. The included head harness allows for hands-free use, making it even more convenient for those on the go. One of the most impressive features of this monocular is its manual gain control, which allows for optimal image brightness in any environment. Additionally, the built-in Infrared illuminator ensures clear visibility in the darkest of scenarios. The monocular's automatic bright light shut-off feature protects the high-quality photocathode tube, ensuring longevity and a sharper image. While the AGM PVS-14 Night Vision Monocular is an excellent choice for military operations, it can also be used for various recreational activities such as hunting, night fishing, and exploring the great outdoors. Overall, this monocular delivers on its promise of high-quality performance and versatility, making it a top choice for those in need of a reliable night vision device. 🔗Military-Grade Night Vision Monocular for Enhanced Performancehttps://preview.redd.it/g9vj3ipc044d1.jpg?width=720&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=f619518f129ee162fb6fa4139e1a7c3b70e58650 I recently had the chance to test out the AGM Wolf-14 NL1 night vision monocular, and I must say, it's a game-changer for nighttime adventures. The compact, rugged design made it a breeze to take on my hunting trips, and the head mountable feature provided hands-free usage that was incredibly convenient. One of the standout features of the Wolf-14 was the bright light cut-off, which allowed me to use it in a variety of environments without worrying about blowing out my night vision. The ergonomic design and simple controls made it easy to operate, even when I was wearing gloves in the cold. The monocular utilized a single CR123A Lithium or AA battery, which was easy to find and replace. I loved that it came with a built-in Infrared illuminator, which truly made a difference when I was scanning my surroundings in the dark. However, there were a few minor hiccups that I encountered. The battery life wasn't as impressive as I would have hoped, and I struggled to get the diopter adjustment just right for my vision. But overall, the Wolf-14 NL1 was a reliable and versatile companion for my nighttime excursions. 🔗Advanced Night Vision Goggles with Gen 3 Image Intensifier Tubehttps://preview.redd.it/d5yee70d044d1.jpg?width=720&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=ba614a45fa1ea5a818e36a9ee0982bebe019402a Having used the AGM Global Vision PVS-7 night vision goggles for a while now, I can confidently say that this device truly stands out in its field. As someone who frequently spends time outdoors, I've found the goggles to be incredibly reliable and efficient. One aspect that blew me away was the automatic brightness control. It effortlessly adjusts the image's brightness in various lighting conditions, ensuring that I always have a clear view of the environment around me. The built-in infrared illuminator also adds a level of stealth that is pretty impressive. While I've had to get used to the bright light cut-off feature, I've come to appreciate its benefits in protecting the goggles' internal components. The device is quite versatile, offering both handheld and head/helmet mounting options. The flip-up shut-off feature that comes with the optional helmet mount system is particularly handy in my line of work. The LED indicators in the eyepiece have been a great help in keeping track of battery life and signal status. However, the device is quite heavy and requires some getting used to for extended use. The resolution may not be as sharp as some high-end models, but for the price point, its performance has been impressive. Overall, the AGM Global Vision PVS-7 has been a reliable and sturdy companion during my outdoor adventures, and I'm grateful for its capabilities. 🔗Versatile Fuzion LRF TM35-640 Thermal Monocular for Hunting and Outdoor Adventureshttps://preview.redd.it/bg29gxed044d1.jpg?width=720&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=d62d02a1f87cf852a486c6577de3652fc1316a6d When I heard about the AGM Fuzion LRF TM35-640 Thermal Monocular, I had high hopes for this powerful tool in my hunting adventures. The high sensitivity thermal detector definitely exceeded my expectations, providing me with clear and detailed thermal images even in the lowest light conditions. The fast 50Hz imaging made every frame smooth and fluid, while the digital zoom allowed me to get a closer look at distant targets without losing clarity. One feature that really stood out to me was the bi-spectrum image fusion, which combined both thermal and visible light images for better target recognition. The detail enhancement technology and the ability to choose between just thermal or visible view, or even a combination of the two, made this monocular incredibly versatile. The recording function and built-in 16 GB EMMC were great for saving memorable moments during my outdoor activities. While there weren't too many negatives, I did find that the waterproof feature (IP67) seemed a bit too noticeable in the design. It took some getting used to, but it didn't really affect the overall functionality of the device. Another small downside was that the user interface wasn't the most intuitive, but I quickly learned how to navigate the settings after a few tries. Overall, the AGM Fuzion LRF TM35-640 Thermal Monocular is a reliable and versatile companion for any hunting or outdoor adventure enthusiast. Its high sensitivity detector, smooth imaging, and advanced features make it a must-have for those seeking success in the great outdoors. 🔗High-Quality Night Vision Monocular by AGM Opticshttps://preview.redd.it/yt4wytqd044d1.jpg?width=720&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=cc8c436d027eaf28bbe6b935c4b560d1f84c0eaa I recently had the chance to try out the AGM Global Vision PVS-14 NL1 Night Vision Monocular Gen 2+ Level 1 with Manual Gain. It's an impressive piece of equipment that, despite its rugged, lightweight design, still manages to pack in a range of features that make it a reliable choice for nighttime situations. One of the key highlights for me was the automatic bright light shut-off feature. It's a thoughtful touch that protects the high-quality photocathode tube from damage. The system is easy to use, with clear LED indicators for low battery and infrared illumination levels. However, there were a couple of drawbacks to the monocular. The battery life isn't quite as long as I would have liked, but a trade-off for its compact size. Additionally, the manual gain control can be a bit finicky, requiring careful adjustment to get the best image. Despite these minor issues, overall I've been very impressed with the AGM Global Vision PVS-14 NL1 Night Vision Monocular Gen 2+ Level 1. It's a versatile, easy-to-use device that's been designed with the user in mind, and I would definitely recommend it to anyone in need of a reliable, high-quality night vision device. 🔗Wolf-7 Pro NL1 Night Vision Goggles: Advanced Optics and IR Illuminatorhttps://preview.redd.it/s0hnh26e044d1.jpg?width=720&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=c8fde2006e0bf1951ce5dcde050488fbe74fdbfc The AGM Wolf-7 Pro NL1 Night Vision Goggle has definitely made quite an impression in my life. I use it mostly when I sneak out for late-night hikes, and it has come in quite handy. The low battery indicator is always flashing, but I've never run out of power during a hike. My favorite feature might be the automatic brightness control - infrared illuminator is a must. Despite the brightness, it has a pretty low power consumption and can last for up to 40 hours on alkaline batteries when infrared is off. But if you need it, there's an inbuilt infrared illuminator that can deliver an impressive performance - bright enough to light up the darkest forest, but not visible to the naked eye. The diopter adjustment is simple and intuitive to use, and the focus range is adequate for a variety of distances, even under low light conditions. Additionally, the built-in LED indicators are a great added touch to keep track of the battery life and infrared status. It's also pretty comfy to wear, with the head mounting system and the helmet adapter that makes it hands-free friendly. I highly recommend the AGM Wolf-7 Pro NL1 Night Vision Goggle for any hiker or adventurer who wants to see clearly in the dark! . 🔗AGM NVG-40 Gen 3 Night Vision Goggleshttps://preview.redd.it/au81vgie044d1.jpg?width=720&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=163358ba9e19c8867f31e6199aba21072bd8a67c In the world of rugged, lightweight multi-purpose night vision devices, the AGM NVG-40 3AW1 Dual Tube Night Vision Goggle/Binocular stands out as a trusty companion. Having used this device in various challenging environments, I can attest to its durability and performance in the dark. The NVG Interface Shoe, a preinstalled feature, enables seamless installation onto standard dovetail-type headset and helmet mounts, providing a secure fit for all-night operations. The Bayonet/Horn Interface Shoe, which is included, accomplishes the same task for standard bayonet/horn-type headset and helmet mounts. These versatile features allow for optimal compatibility and ease of use. Additionally, the Mini-Rail Interface Shoe provides the option to mount the NVG to combat helmets or weapons for added functionality. This flexibility ensures that you'll always have the right setup for your specific needs. The device itself is remarkably lightweight, weighing less than 12.4 ounces/0.32 kilograms, making it easy to carry around or even use handheld. Despite its lightweight build, the AGM NVG-40 3AW1 houses a comprehensive range of features to ensure optimal performance. The automatic brightness control adjusts visuals in real-time based on the available light in the environment, ensuring a consistent, steady image. The bright light shut-off feature protects the high-quality photocathode tube from potential damage. The AGM NVG-40 3AW1 Dual Tube Night Vision Goggle/Binocular is a high-quality device that meets the MIL-STD-810G Military standards for form and function. It's an impressive piece of equipment that serves as a dependable companion during your nighttime missions. 🔗AGM NVG-40 NW1 Night Vision Goggles: Advanced Performance for Optimal Night Visionhttps://preview.redd.it/kzul9maf044d1.jpg?width=720&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=0e8f802928e44499278e308ed26ab8d283662c4b As a night vision enthusiast, I recently had the chance to test out the AGM NVG-40 NW1 Night Vision Goggles. These goggles pack a punch when it comes to performance and features. First off, the image quality is exceptional. The image intensifier tube with Gen 2+ "White Phosphor Level 1" technology provides a clear and bright image, just like daylight. I could easily spot animals and other objects in low-light conditions, making them perfect for wildlife viewing or nighttime surveillance. One highlight of these goggles is the adjustable diopter, which allows you to fine-tune the image focus to your eyes. This was a game-changer for me as it ensured a sharp and comfortable view, even after prolonged use. Now, let's talk about the battery life - it blew me away! 80 hours of continuous use on a single battery, now that's impressive. It's perfect for those long nighttime adventures where you don't want to worry about carrying extra batteries. However, there were a couple of things I wished were better. The field of view (40°) could have been wider, as it sometimes felt a bit constricting when trying to track moving objects. Also, the head mount was a bit tricky to set up, but once I got it right, it worked well. Overall, the AGM NVG-40 NW1 Night Vision Goggles are a fantastic choice for anyone looking for top-notch night vision technology without breaking the bank. Their performance, durability, and features make them a great value for the price. 🔗Compact, High-Resolution Dual-Spectrum Thermal Binoculars with GPS Modulehttps://preview.redd.it/yavlh4kf044d1.jpg?width=720&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=335c70e9944869bc58a0cd331eb98f8053905e02 I recently tried out the AGM Voyage LRF TB75-640 Thermal Binoculars, and let me tell you, it's quite the impressive piece of equipment. Out in the field, the binoculars served as my trusty sidekick, helping me locate and identify all kinds of objects. One feature that really stood out for me was the dual-spectrum image fusion and object highlight. It made it incredibly easy to enhance details and recognize targets. The optical resolution of 2560x1440 was also a game-changer, ensuring sharp images even in the most challenging environments – think smoke, fog, rain, and snow. The NETD less than 20 mK was a powerful feature, making it possible to detect heat signatures from great distances. However, there were a few downsides too. While the 12lb weight was manageable, I couldn't help but wish it were just a tad more lightweight for extended use. The same went for the 1024x768 OLED display; it was a bit low-resolution compared to what I'm accustomed to. Overall, the AGM Voyage LRF TB75-640 Thermal Binoculars are a great tool if you're in the market for thermal imaging equipment. They're versatile, user-friendly, and offer fantastic image quality. Just remember that the weight and display resolution might be less than ideal for some users. Buyer's GuideAGM Optics is a reputable brand in the optics industry, offering high-quality products for various applications. When considering AGM Optics, there are several factors to consider and features to look for to ensure you get the best product for your needs. This guide will provide valuable information on the important aspects of AGM Optics products, helping you make an informed decision.Lens Quality and Clarityhttps://preview.redd.it/wn2z3yeh044d1.jpg?width=720&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=6a65ec5f59df1e2174795332eea7c56b52f5ac55 One of the most crucial aspects of any optics product is the lens quality and clarity. AGM Optics uses advanced manufacturing techniques and high-quality materials to produce lenses with unparalleled sharpness, contrast, and brightness. Look for products with fully multicoated lenses to reduce reflective losses and enhance image quality. Field of ViewThe field of view (FOV) is another important consideration when purchasing an AGM Optics product. A wider field of view allows for a larger area to be viewed at once, providing a more comprehensive and immersive experience. Compare the FOV of different products to determine which product offers the best balance between field of view and overall size.Durability and WaterproofingAGM Optics products are built to withstand harsh environments, making them ideal for outdoor use. Look for products with durable construction, scratch-resistant coatings, and O-ring seals to protect against water and other elements. https://preview.redd.it/lfie8knh044d1.jpg?width=720&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=48b84c8ea6d7d7a16f5b8b8d5a24467d098dceae Ease of Use and ComfortFor many users, ease of use and comfort are key factors when choosing an AGM Optics product. Consider the product's weight, ergonomics, and ease of adjustment when making your purchasing decision. Lightweight and compact designs can improve portability and comfort, while easy-to-adjust features can ensure quick and efficient use.Specific Applications and AccessoriesAGM Optics products cater to a wide range of applications, from hunting and shooting to surveillance and night vision. Research the product category to determine which product is best suited for your intended use. Additionally, consider accessories such as mounts, cases, and other related items to enhance your overall experience with the product.Warranty and Customer Supporthttps://preview.redd.it/qxbj0l3i044d1.jpg?width=720&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=68797ede79ce15d07e3ec58721813e21b770ae61 Purchasing a product from a reputable brand like AGM Optics should also be accompanied by a solid warranty and customer support. Look for products with extended warranty coverage, hassle-free return policies, and reliable customer support teams to ensure peace of mind and confidence in your purchase. Pricing and ValueFinally, consider the pricing and overall value of an AGM Optics product. While it might be tempting to go for the most affordable option, it's essential to remember that investing in high-quality optics will yield better performance and long-term satisfaction. Research the market to determine a fair price range and compare the value of different products to make an informed decision.FAQhttps://preview.redd.it/1ffhn7ji044d1.jpg?width=720&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=000c9a1b0cdbad3353ab2bf8f1bb682a2109706a What is AGM Optics?AGM Optics is a brand that offers a range of high-quality optics products for various outdoor activities like hunting, shooting, and wildlife observing. They are known for their durable and reliable optics, providing clarity and precision to their users.What kind of optics does AGM Optics make?AGM Optics produces various types of optics products, such as binoculars, spotting scopes, rifle scopes, and monoculars. These optics cater to different outdoor activities and have different features to suit specific needs.Are AGM Optics products easy to use?Yes, AGM Optics products are designed to be user-friendly. They offer intuitive controls and straightforward features, making it easy for people of all skill levels to use them. Additionally, their products often come with detailed manuals to help users understand and maximize their functions.How long do AGM Optics products last?AGM Optics is known for producing durable and high-quality optics that last for years. They use premium materials and advanced manufacturing techniques to ensure that their products can withstand rugged outdoor conditions. However, the lifespan of a product will depend on proper care and maintenance.What warranty do AGM Optics products come with?AGM Optics offers a comprehensive warranty for their products, covering defects in materials and workmanship. The duration of the warranty varies depending on the specific product. Typically, it ranges from 1 to 5 years, with registration required to activate the warranty policy. Customers are advised to check the warranty details for their specific product upon purchase.Can I get replacement parts for my AGM Optics product?Yes, AGM Optics provides replacement parts for their products. In case of any damages or wear, users can contact the manufacturer to inquire about the availability of replacement parts. Some products also offer customizable accessory options, such as attachable filters or lenses.How can I get in touch with AGM Optics customer support?To get in touch with AGM Optics customer support, you can either visit their official website, find their contact information, or call their customer service hotline. They offer assistance with product inquiries, warranty claims, and technical support, ensuring that their customers are satisfied with their products and services.As an Amazon™ Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. |
2024.06.02 09:16 Significant-Tower146 Best Agm Rattler Battery Pack
 | submitted by Significant-Tower146 to u/Significant-Tower146 [link] [comments] https://preview.redd.it/t12w9ouoz34d1.jpg?width=720&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=1a5266bb3f39a664659a59335f047d3cd1c128c4 Get ready to explore the innovative world of AGM Rattler Battery Pack! This roundup article will take you on a thrilling adventure of discovering the latest and greatest features of the AGM Rattler Battery Pack. From its cutting-edge technologies to its seamless performance, we'll dive deep into what sets this battery apart from the competition. So buckle up, and get ready for a journey that will leave you energized and excited about the future of battery technology. The Top 19 Best Agm Rattler Battery Pack
Reviews🔗High-Capacity 75Ah AGM Sealed Lead Acid Battery with Easy Carry Handleshttps://preview.redd.it/yaqpfybpz34d1.jpg?width=720&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=f68e409a56cc42c04910308d9e6544f493c6a8e5 Over the past few weeks, I've been using the Wayne Water Systems WSB1275 battery in my basement sump pump. This maintenance-free, sealed lead-acid battery pack has made my life easier and more worry-free, thanks to its 75Ah capacity and 12V voltage. With its handles making it easy to move around, I am now free from the hassle of constantly monitoring and maintaining the battery levels. One of the most impressive features of this battery is the consistent power supply it provides, ensuring that my backup sump pump remains ready to kick in at a moment's notice. This reliable performance has given me peace of mind, especially during the recent storms that have brought about power outages in my area. The battery also charges quickly, so I'm always prepared for any situation. However, there is one drawback I've encountered. While the battery works reliably, the instructions provided for installation are quite complicated and could have been simplified. Additionally, I did notice that the battery's capacity can sometimes be slightly less than advertised, which might require an adjustment in your expectations. In summary, the Wayne Water Systems WSB1275 battery offers a top-quality, reliable solution for my basement sump pump needs. With its impressive charging capabilities and consistent power supply, I highly recommend this product for anyone looking for a reliable and easy-to-use battery pack for their sump pump system. 🔗High-Performance 12V 160 CCA Thunderbolt Magnum AGM Batteryhttps://preview.redd.it/alybbbzpz34d1.jpg?width=720&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=3d9a19f1c32f4d1a788f67b19ce204e52169f19b I recently tried the Thunderbolt Magnum 12V 160 CCA AGM Battery, and I must say, it has some impressive features. What stood out to me is the rugged design and the versatile top-mounted terminals that make it a suitable choice for various generators, including those made by Predator. While using this battery, I found it to be quite efficient in providing constant voltage input, which is crucial for an electric start generator. It successfully powered both my generator and an ATV without any issues. The battery's compact size made it convenient to install and mount on the generator. However, one downside I encountered was the reversed polarity terminals. It took me a bit of time to figure out the issue during installation. Additionally, some customers mentioned facing difficulty in finding replacements for this battery, as most other units do not fit the same specifications. Overall, the Thunderbolt Magnum 12V 160 CCA AGM Battery has proven to be a reliable and functional option for powering electric start generators. But be aware of the possible reversed polarity terminals and the difficulty in finding compatible replacements. 🔗Extreme Heavy-Duty 12V 22AH SLA Battery for Demanding Jump Starter Applicationshttps://preview.redd.it/eriebk7qz34d1.jpg?width=720&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=f8475b83441656dcc35c21a5769476115aff124e Imagine a situation where you're stuck on the side of the road, and your car isn't starting. You pull out a small device, no bigger than a pencil box, and within minutes, your car roars to life. That's the magic of a portable jump starter. The Mighty Max Battery 12V 22Ah is a versatile device that serves as a replacement for your Die Hard Portable Jump Starter. It's a maintenance-free 12V 22AH Sealed Lead Acid battery, known for its spill-proof nature and high discharge rate. This battery is designed to handle a wide range of temperatures, making it suitable for use in both high and low temperatures. One of the most impressive things about this battery is its ability to resist shocks and vibration. It can be mounted in any position, making it a convenient option for those who are always on the move. And let's not forget the bonus of having a long service life and the ability to recover from deep discharge situations, which is particularly useful in emergency situations. Now, let's talk about my personal experience with the Mighty Max Battery. I've used it to jump-start my car during a surprise power outage, and it worked like a charm. It's compact, which made it easy to store in my glove compartment, and it fits perfectly into the port on my Die Hard jump starter. However, there were a few drawbacks. The product doesn't come with a wire harness or mounting accessories, which means you'll have to purchase those separately if you don't already have them. Additionally, the battery's weight might be a concern for some, but for me, it wasn't a deal-breaker. Overall, the Mighty Max Battery 12V 22Ah is a powerful and reliable option for anyone in need of a portable jump starter. It's easy to use, long-lasting, and has a compact design that makes it a convenient option for those always on the go. Despite the minor inconvenience of not having all necessary accessories included, the Mighty Max Battery more than makes up for it with its performance and durability. 🔗12V 9Ah Sealed Lead Acid (SLA) Battery with 2.56" Depth and 3.94" Heighthttps://preview.redd.it/k2o6kkzqz34d1.jpg?width=720&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=356d81ee2df3848de0f0ce83dc4b5c7dba78a9ba In my quest for a reliable battery, I stumbled upon the Mighty Max Battery ML9-12NB. At first glance, the size may seem smaller than expected, but don't let that hold you back. This little guy is a force to be reckoned with! Powered by a 12V 9AH Sealed Lead Acid (SLA) rechargeable maintenance-free battery, it effortlessly outperforms its counterparts in various conditions. UL certified and ready to take on any position, it resists shocks and vibrations with ease while maintaining its long-lasting high performance. The best part? It's spill-proof and boasts a high discharge rate, wide operating temperatures, and an extended service life. And the deep discharge recover? A true game-changer when it comes to battery efficiency. Despite its small stature, the ML9-12NB holds its own in the big leagues, proving that good things often come in unexpected packages. 🔗Schumacher DSR114 DSR ProSeries Jump Starter: High-Performance AGM Battery Pack with Easy Charging and Reverse Hook-up Protectionhttps://preview.redd.it/mlbcc9frz34d1.jpg?width=720&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=cfd9b654ee6b47c3a5cd4f51db40b311312dff9b I've been using the Schumacher DSR ProSeries Jump Starter in my daily life for a few months now, and I must say it's been quite the reliable companion. When I needed to jumpstart my car the other day, it took me just a few minutes to get everything connected and running smoothly. The 525 cranking amps and 350 cold cranking amps really make a difference in those crucial moments. One thing that really stood out to me was the easy-to-read digital display and ON/OFF switch. They made it easy for me to keep track of the battery life and to ensure I wasn't draining it unnecessarily. However, I did notice that the 60-inch cable length wasn't quite long enough to reach my car when it was parked in the driveway, so I had to make a few adjustments. I particularly appreciate Schumacher's safety features like the reverse hook-up safeguard alarm, which makes sure that the clamps are connected to the battery correctly. Having this safety feature has given me peace of mind when jumpstarting my car or helping friends in need. This jump starter is well-built and seems to be quite durable. It's a little bit heavy to carry around, but it's certainly sturdy enough to handle the job. The 2.1-amp USB port and 12V DC outlet added bonus features that I've come to appreciate during my camping trips and other outdoor activities. In conclusion, I highly recommend the Schumacher DSR ProSeries Jump Starter. It has proven to be an invaluable addition to my daily life, and I know I can always count on it when I need to get my car back up and running. 🔗Long-lasting AGM Voyager Battery for Enhanced Deep Cycle Performancehttps://preview.redd.it/d7irr50sz34d1.jpg?width=720&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=cdf01634086a4b305e492453377d43f7e941011f The ACDelco Professional AGM Voyager battery has been a game-changer in my daily life. With its maintenance-free Absorbed Glass Mat (AGM) technology, I no longer have to worry about water spills or leaks. The deep cycle performance has been outstanding, and the leak-proof pressurized valve system ensures safety and longevity. However, there's one minor downside: the battery warning in California can be concerning. Overall, this premium aftermarket battery has exceeded my expectations in terms of fit, form, and functionality. 🔗High Output 12V AGM Car Battery for Superior Audio Performancehttps://preview.redd.it/wzs44wasz34d1.jpg?width=720&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=6c201cf62983d9f8ae3dde1a86bed9230003a7c0 I've always been a fan of the XS Power D3400 12V AGM Battery. It's been my go-to power source for my car's audio system. I could definitely feel the difference in the quality once I switched to this battery. The absorption glass mat technology really works wonders! One of the best things about this battery is its high output. With a max of 3,300 amps, it really powers my speakers. The M6 terminal hardware which comes alongside also adds to the convenience. The battery is classified for OE fit and runs on a wide range of watts, making it versatile for different audio setups. However, the packaging of the battery wasn't as satisfactory. The battery box came damaged and there were instances where the label peeled off. As far as the terminal hardware, it seems some customers found it missing from their package. Despite those minor issues, I'm still impressed with this battery's performance. It's durable, reliable, and has definitely elevated the audio quality of my ride. Overall, I would say it's a great power source for any serious audio setup. 🔗Maintenance-Free Powersport AGM Battery for ATV, Motorcycle, and Outdoor Usehttps://preview.redd.it/2m805mnsz34d1.jpg?width=720&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=a792bff89f47875af61c3c13ae291e9a3dcc168c I had the chance to test out the Power Sonic Battery PTX20LBS-FS in my motorcycle, and I must say, it made quite an impression. This 12-volt battery with 18 ampere hours and an impressive cold cranking amperage of 200 proved to be extremely convenient to use. The best part? It's spill-proof and completely sealed, ensuring maximum safety. The maintenance-free aspect of this battery was a game-changer for me. With no need for acid handling during activation, I could worry less and focus on my riding adventure. Just like the product description stated, all it took was to pop it into my motorcycle and I was good to go! However, I noticed that it wasn't the most durable battery I've ever used. The lifespan of this battery wasn't as long as I hoped for. Despite this, the Power Sonic Battery still worked perfectly for its intended purpose and provided plenty of energy for my powersport vehicle. 🔗Victron 12V/25Ah AGM Super Cycle Battery: Long-Lasting, High-Performance Solutionhttps://preview.redd.it/vtoxuw2tz34d1.jpg?width=720&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=5163144040f6ac75c2d2f4c82531f8e4f9be3722 The Victron Energy BAT412025081, also known as the 12V/25Ah AGM Super Cycle Batt. (M5), has been a game-changer in my daily life. I've had the opportunity to use this battery in numerous scenarios and I must say, I can't help but share my experience. Firstly, the AGM Super Cycle technology is truly remarkable. Unlike traditional batteries, these super cycle batteries can handle occasional or frequent partial discharges without any issues. Their smaller size and reduced weight make them an attractive choice for those who are particular about the battery size. However, there are a few drawbacks that I noticed too. While the battery is designed to prevent sulfation during deep discharge, one has to be careful with frequent deep discharges, as it could reduce the battery's life span. Also, the slightly higher voltage during recharge can strain some battery connections. Overall, I am quite impressed with this battery's performance. It has proven to be reliable, easy to use, and quite efficient, even with the occasional drawbacks. 🔗Interstate 12V 26Ah AGM Battery with Nut and Bolt Terminal for Universal Fithttps://preview.redd.it/m5nmxcdtz34d1.jpg?width=720&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=98895dd673a8fc68f856376907ac3bc687b4d679 I've been using this Interstate Batteries 12V 26Ah SLA/AGM battery in my daily life for quite some time now, and I must say, it's been a game-changer! . Not only does it fit perfectly in my vehicle, but it's also incredibly reliable and long-lasting. The AGM technology ensures it's maintenance-free and spill-proof, making my life so much easier. However, it's worth mentioning that the battery is quite heavy, which can be a bit of a hassle when transporting it. Overall, I highly recommend this product to anyone looking for a reliable and efficient battery replacement. 🔗Schumacher Electric DSR ProPSJ-2212 12V 18Ah Maintenance-Free AGM Replacement Batteryhttps://preview.redd.it/b9rmn9otz34d1.jpg?width=720&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=e4f8a498792d1ae7157b51fad1c3b7ae9a40d461 I recently had the opportunity to try out the Schumacher Electric DSR ProPSJ-2212 12V 18Ah Jump Starter Replacement Battery. As someone who relies on jump starters frequently, I was excited to see if this one would live up to the hype. The battery itself is a maintenance-free AGM technology, which means I no longer have to worry about adding acid or water. I found this to be a huge time-saver, especially when I was in a rush. Additionally, it was important to note that this is a replacement battery and not a complete starter pack, so I had to use my existing cables and hardware. One standout feature of this battery is the charging speed. It quickly charges and then switches to maintain mode, protecting the battery from overcharging. This was particularly helpful when I was using it on a daily basis. The sturdiness of the battery was also impressive. It had a nice heavy case that gave me confidence in the battery's durability. The cords were long and easy to manage, which was a nice bonus when I needed to reach the back of my vehicle. Overall, the Schumacher Electric DSR ProPSJ-2212 12V 18Ah Jump Starter Replacement Battery performed well and I was very pleased with my purchase. Its sturdiness, charging speed, and convenient maintenance-free technology make it a great addition to anyone's tool kit. 🔗Victron 12V/25Ah AGM Super Cycle Batteryhttps://preview.redd.it/chk1aw6uz34d1.jpg?width=720&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=a3077d1f4a6f3f9cbcf1d4a163e1708b44725517 I have been using the Victron Energy BAT412025081 12V/25Ah AGM Super Cycle Batt. (M5) for quite some time now, and I must say, it's been a game-changer. One of the main highlights I've experienced is the ability to handle repeated 100% discharge without any worries. The Super Cycle battery's new paste in the positive plates allows for slightly less sensitivity to softening. Another aspect I appreciate is the significant reduction in sulfation during deep discharge, thanks to new additives in the electrolyte. However, I have noticed that the weight of this battery seems to be fractionally more compared to its standard Victron counterparts. In terms of downsides, the battery's dimensions and weight are slightly larger and heavier than the standard Deep Cycle AGM batteries, which might be a concern for those with limited storage space or weight restrictions. Overall, the Victron Energy BAT412025081 has proven to be a reliable and efficient solution for my needs, and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend it. 🔗Affordable, Portable Sealed Lead-Acid Batteryhttps://preview.redd.it/8pdhs0fuz34d1.jpg?width=720&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=19434efd9714ef53720edf50e2f97eaca51577e7 The Mighty Max battery has been a game changer in my experience. I switched to this sealed lead-acid battery when my old one started causing issues, and I have not looked back since. I use this 12V, 100Ah SLA battery to power my outdoor devices, and the consistent power supply it provides is quite impressive. The rechargeable feature is definitely a plus, allowing me to use the same battery multiple times without worrying about constantly having to replace it. One of the aspects that I appreciate the most about this product is its durability. Despite being subjected to various outdoor conditions, the Mighty Max battery has been quite rugged and held up well. The spill-proof feature is a welcomed addition as well, ensuring that my device never gets damaged due to accidents. That being said, there are a couple of minor downsides to this product. One of them is the weight; it is a bit on the heavier side, which may pose inconvenience when transporting it. Additionally, while the battery offers a decent amount of capacity, the performance under heavy load conditions can be somewhat inconsistent at times. In summary, the Mighty Max battery, despite its minor flaws, has been a reliable and long-lasting addition to my device setup. Its portability could be improved slightly, but overall, I am quite pleased with my purchase. 🔗Mighty Max ML15-12 12V 15AH SLA Battery for Rechargeable Deviceshttps://preview.redd.it/0qj57usuz34d1.jpg?width=720&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=ec119cc6c90ecb78e548f7cee05f785d28dcdef5 I've been enjoying using the Mighty Max Battery Ml15-12 in my daily life. With a voltage of 12V and a capacity of 15Ah, it's been a reliable power source for my various needs. I especially love how it's compatible with many devices, like the Goal Zero Escape 150 Power Pack and the Razor Dirt Rocket SX500. One of the highlights is the battery's spill-proof design, which ensures that it can be used in any position without worrying about leaks. It's also rechargeable, which makes it an eco-friendly option for those looking to reduce their carbon footprint. However, one downside I've noticed is the battery's weight, at 8.78 pounds, which can make it a bit cumbersome to handle. Additionally, it can be challenging to locate all the necessary mounting accessories as they are not included in the package. Overall, the Mighty Max Battery Ml15-12 has been a trusty companion for my power needs. With its various compatibility options and spill-proof design, it's a reliable choice for those in the market for a high-performance battery with a long service life. Buyer's GuideWhen it comes to selecting the right AGM Rattler Battery Pack for your needs, there are a few important factors to consider. This guide will help you understand these factors and make an informed decision. https://preview.redd.it/augz2pywz34d1.jpg?width=720&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=fa72f418e42d00e3e72abc3fddc2e85dddbe750e Important Features
Considerations
https://preview.redd.it/z5ezo3oxz34d1.jpg?width=720&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=cda04ce41e77315b904d533c9d9177c234978fd6 General Advice
FAQhttps://preview.redd.it/pts41fyxz34d1.jpg?width=720&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=aa91507415ce27a6bbab683170aa9b2c4b9ac1e5 What is the Agm Rattler Battery Pack?The Agm Rattler Battery Pack is a set of premium automotive AGM (Absorbed Glass Mat) batteries designed to provide reliable and long-lasting power to a wide range of vehicles, including trucks, cars, motorcycles, and RVs. These batteries are known for their durability, maintenance-free operation, and exceptional performance in extreme temperatures.What makes the Agm Rattler Battery Pack different from other automotive battery packs?The primary difference between the Agm Rattler Battery Pack and other automotive battery packs is the type of technology used in the battery cells. The Rattler utilizes absorbent glass mat (AGM) technology, which offers several advantages over traditional flooded lead-acid batteries. These advantages include: * Increased power output and reliability
https://preview.redd.it/qqvwhmmyz34d1.jpg?width=720&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=e3cb3a0785030ead041e87fbae1a35554aa52fe1 What is the warranty on the Agm Rattler Battery Pack?The Agm Rattler Battery Pack typically comes with a warranty of at least 24 months, depending on the manufacturer. This warranty covers defects in materials and workmanship, ensuring that the customer receives a high-quality product and peace of mind when making the purchase.What is the size of the Agm Rattler Battery Pack?The size of the Agm Rattler Battery Pack can vary depending on the specific product and the type of vehicle it is designed for. However, most Rattler battery packs have dimensions ranging from 9.5 inches to 10.75 inches in length, 6.9 inches to 7.5 inches in width, and 7.7 inches to 8.3 inches in height. It is essential to consult the product specifications or manufacturer's website to determine the exact size for a specific battery pack.What are the maintenance requirements for the Agm Rattler Battery Pack?The Agm Rattler Battery Pack is designed to be maintenance-free, eliminating the need for regular checking of the water level and acid levels. You should still periodically check the battery terminals and cables for any corrosion, as well as the overall condition of the battery. Proper charging and handling of the battery are also essential to maintain its optimal performance over time.Can the Agm Rattler Battery Pack be used as a secondary power source for various electronic devices?The Agm Rattler Battery Pack is primarily designed for automotive use, supplying power to vehicles' electrical systems. However, it can also be used as a secondary power source for various electronic devices, especially in emergency situations. It is essential to ensure that the battery pack's capacity and voltage output meet the requirements of the device to prevent damage to either the battery or the device.Are there any environmental concerns when using the Agm Rattler Battery Pack?The Agm Rattler Battery Pack is made of lead, which can pose environmental concerns when the battery is disposed of improperly. To minimize environmental impact, make sure to recycle the battery at an appropriate location or facility. Check with your local recycling center for more information on proper battery disposal.As an Amazon™ Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. |
2024.06.02 09:12 GhoulGriin Best Agm Airsoft
 | submitted by GhoulGriin to u/GhoulGriin [link] [comments] https://preview.redd.it/1i4a7xr6z34d1.jpg?width=720&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=a0baaab47fe254f1db816bcda1cdef66f505ed15 Welcome to our product review roundup for Agm Airsoft. Get ready to delve into the world of airsoft! We've carefully curated this collection of reviews to provide you with an engaging and informative read that covers everything from the features and benefits of each product to how it compared to other options in the market. By the end of this article, you'll be well-equipped to make an informed decision on which Agm Airsoft product is the perfect fit for you. The Top 5 Best Agm Airsoft
Reviews🔗Safe and Stylish Airsoft Full Face Maskhttps://preview.redd.it/q9i3w347z34d1.jpg?width=720&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=0ff878e3507f2fd8aa0aeab4e02e70d345aebb30 I recently got the NINAT Airsoft Mask and it's been a game-changer for my Airsoft and survival games. One of the biggest pros of this mask is that it's made of high-quality, safe materials like polycarbonate and TPU plastic, which makes it incredibly durable and breathable. I appreciate how the elastic head strap can be easily adjusted to fit my head perfectly, and the foam around the eyes and ears adds a comforting touch. I also love the security and stability this mask provides - the visor shading is excellent, and the gray single lens works just fine. Plus, the louvered vents help draw warm air out of the mask interior. I've heard some people complain that it's not the most aesthetically pleasing mask out there, but for me, it's all about performance, and this mask truly delivers. It looks cool on the field, protects my face during intense games, and it's ideal for a variety of activities like Airsoft/competition, survival games, outdoor parties, or cosplay. However, there's one thing to note - I wasn't able to use this mask for shooting high-speed bb's at close range (310FPS within 5 meters) since it doesn't have the ANSI Z87.1 impact rating. So, if you're planning on engaging in activities with bbs shooting, make sure to protect your eyes with another, more suitable mask. All in all, the NINAT Airsoft Mask is a great product that's ideal for many different scenarios - just be sure to use it responsibly! 🔗Airsoft Tactical Paintball Helmet with Dual-Mode Maskhttps://preview.redd.it/enrb5lp7z34d1.jpg?width=720&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=4cc8c1190575e5447eda0c96987c39954f6d61b1 Trying out the Airsoft Tactical Helmet was like stepping into a game of camouflage. With its full face tactical mask and goggles, it felt like a superhero cape wrapped around my head. The soft TPU vent mask design made everything a breeze, as it protected my face while also comfortably fitting. My favorite feature? The mini fan system! It effortlessly helped to reduce fog and maintain crystal-clear vision while I was darting around playing Airsoft. Even better, the unique dual-mode mask wearing design made it versatile, allowing me to switch between the elastic headband and connecting it to my tactical helmet for full-on protection. Now, let's talk about the challenges. While the helmet covers a lot of ground, it can be on the heavier side. And sometimes, depending on the game's intensity, you might feel a bit limited in hearing people around you – so, keep an ear out! Overall, the Airsoft Tactical Helmet proved to be an excellent companion for those living life on an action-packed battlefield. It's a true game-changer, hiding in plain sight, waiting to gear up for the next mission. 🔗Upgraded 8.4V NiMH 1600mAh Airsoft Battery for CQB SMG Gunshttps://preview.redd.it/zc5kee48z34d1.jpg?width=720&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=507f9cf4064bd21b15afdb68825b2c7b741bad49 In my quest to find the perfect battery for my HK Licensed Airsoft Ump45 Gearbox CQB SMG, I stumbled upon the Mighty Max Battery. This convenient little stick pack was an instant game-changer for my airsoft gun, providing power and longevity beyond my expectations. The ease of use and no need to fully discharge before charging simply added more minutes of action to my playtime. One notable feature of the Mighty Max Battery is its versatility, easily fitting into most 8.4 volt 1600 mAh NiMH Flat battery packs. The high-performing Specialty cell type ensures that I can enjoy consistent power without burning out. However, the 12-volt size does require a bit of consideration, as not all devices may be compatible. Nevertheless, the benefits of this battery far outweigh any minor inconveniences. While there were no pre-existing reviews on this product, the Mighty Max Battery remains a hidden gem among airsoft enthusiasts, offering a powerful and reliable solution at an affordable price, providing long-lasting intensity for all your Airsoft Gearbox CQB SMG needs. 🔗High-Performance AGM Airsoft Battery for Enhanced Gameplayhttps://preview.redd.it/1zgkb7q8z34d1.jpg?width=720&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=4e68fbc948f25bcb87da8d470f4956762a9d28d2 I recently had the chance to try out the Mighty Max 9.6V 1600mAh NiMH Battery for my airsoft gun, and I must say, it exceeded my expectations! The compatibility with various guns on the market was impressive, and it even fits my budget without breaking the bank. I loved how easy it was to operate with no fuss, and no need to fully discharge before charging. One thing that stood out to me is the advanced NiMH battery technology, which eliminates battery memory effects. I noticed that the battery could be charged anytime, without any hassle. The special design for airsoft guns enabled me to gain power intensity and a longer running time, which was a massive plus. However, there were a couple of downsides. Despite its easy operation, I found that charging the battery at random times wasn't always the best idea. Another minor issue was the lack of instructions on how to care for the battery properly. Overall, I highly recommend this battery for airsoft enthusiasts looking for a reliable and long-lasting option. Its superior technology and ease of use make it a top choice compared to NiCd battery packs. 🔗High-Performance Gens Ace 1200mAh 2S1P 7.4V 25C Airsoft Battery with Tamiya Plughttps://preview.redd.it/u3ead149z34d1.jpg?width=720&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=37ada7fba621d58f7ff0e70e9009c08ca2272709 When I first received the Gens Ace 1200mAh 2S1P 7.4V 25C Airsoft Battery with Tamiya Plug, I was excited to see the high quality and attention to detail in the product. This battery boasts excellent performance and durability, making it the perfect addition to any airsoft enthusiast's arsenal. One of my favorite features of this battery is its efficient and long-lasting performance, thanks to its low internal resistance and high cycle life. The Gens Ace battery pack is designed for various scales of RC models, ensuring it can handle even the most intense airsoft situations. However, there were a few drawbacks I encountered. Although the battery pack is advertised as suitable for FedEx Ground ONLY with no P. O. Boxes, I found that notifying customers of this limitation upfront would have been helpful to avoid any confusion. Additionally, the Gens Ace C ratings being 20-90% lower than other brands may lead some users to doubt its effectiveness. In the end, I would recommend the Gens Ace 1200mAh 2S1P 7.4V 25C Airsoft Battery with Tamiya Plug to anyone looking for a high-quality, reliable airsoft battery with a distinct edge in performance and value. Buyer's GuideAGM Airsoft is a brand that offers a variety of airsoft products, including guns, pistols, and accessories. Before diving into the purchasing process, consider the following aspects to ensure you make the best-informed decision for your needs.Pistolshttps://preview.redd.it/jak1mg0az34d1.jpg?width=720&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=c311c985c093985542facdf1816d3d56784682ae A crucial factor when deciding on a pistol is its power source. AGM Airsoft offers both electric and gas-powered airsoft pistols. Gas-powered pistols deliver a more realistic recoil, but they require more maintenance. Electric airsoft pistols are generally easier to use and maintain. AccessoriesAGM Airsoft offers a plethora of accessories that can enhance your overall airsoft experience. Some of these accessories include high-capacity magazines, red dot sights for improved accuracy, and comfortable carrying cases for easier storage and transportation.GunsWhen purchasing a gun from AGM Airsoft, you have a few categories to choose from, including shotguns, submachine guns (SMGs), rifles, and light machine guns (LMGs). Each category has its own advantages and disadvantages, so pick the one that best fits your needs. For example, shotguns and SMGs excel in close range combat and are easy to maneuver, while rifles and LMGs have a longer range and a higher rate of fire but may require more skill to use effectively. https://preview.redd.it/9ml4wvaaz34d1.jpg?width=720&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=a6d4daf18aa952ec46fddb608f3c5ef58e8f8e6a Considerations
FAQWhat is AGM Airsoft?https://preview.redd.it/z64uvfuaz34d1.jpg?width=720&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=efb14ddd6c63babfa2e86dcebcb59f01cd2f2084 AGM Airsoft is a well-known brand in the airsoft industry, specializing in the manufacturing of high-quality airsoft guns and accessories. They offer a variety of products suitable for both beginners and seasoned players, ensuring a thrilling and immersive experience. What makes AGM Airsoft products stand out?AGM Airsoft is renowned for its commitment to innovation, design, and quality. The brand focuses on building products that provide a balance between performance, durability, and affordability. Additionally, their customer-oriented approach ensures that each customer's needs are catered to.What types of airsoft products does AGM Airsoft offer?
https://preview.redd.it/a0038d8bz34d1.jpg?width=720&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=ae5f3f40b00d9c35a187f36e41f0e825aed46f27 Are AGM Airsoft products suitable for beginners?Yes, AGM Airsoft offers products suitable for beginners. They have a dedicated collection designed to introduce newcomers to airsoft with easy-to-use equipment that is both affordable and functional.Where can I buy AGM Airsoft products?AGM Airsoft products are widely available at both local and online airsoft retailers. However, it is always recommended to research and compare prices and features before making a purchase. You can also check the AGM Airsoft website for authorized dealers in your region.Does AGM Airsoft offer customer support?Yes, AGM Airsoft provides customer support to address any inquiries, concerns, or issues related to their products. You can reach their customer support team via email or phone for assistance.How do I maintain my AGM Airsoft products?To ensure optimal performance and longevity, it is essential to properly maintain your AGM Airsoft products. Follow the manufacturer's instructions, use high-quality airsoft BBs, and store your equipment in a dry, cool space when not in use. Regular cleaning and lubrication are also important, especially for guns and accessories that experience frequent use.Does AGM Airsoft have any warranties or return policies?AGM Airsoft does offer warranties and return policies for their products. Check with the retailer or directly with AGM Airsoft for more information on their specific policies and procedures.What are some common issues faced with AGM Airsoft products?
How can I resolve a problem with my AGM Airsoft product?If you encounter any issues with your AGM Airsoft product, contact their customer support team for assistance. They may be able to assist you with troubleshooting, offer advice on repairs, or provide a suitable solution.As an Amazon™ Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. |
2024.06.02 09:09 Otolove Atributes and Skill checks
Hello designers, here is my take for my TTRPG, FGFP (Field Guide For Postmasters), a game of magic and couriers, hope you enjoy and we can discuss such topic.
PC´'s have 4 atributes each, Track, Stamina, Delivery and Arcane, each range from 1 to 6 points and have 3 types of skills linked to it.
Track: Hunting, Exploring, Mapping. Stamina: Combat, Running, Healing. Delivery: Cooking, Mail Stamp, Speeching. Arcane: Casting, Memorizing, Charming.
I will give the resolution mechanics for some skills and others you might ask if catch your eye.
Hunting, you roll 1d6 for each point in your Track Atribute, paring numbers will get you successes, the best roll is 6 numbers of a kind (2/2/2/2/2/2) wich equals 7 successes and the lowest is 2 numbers of a kind (2/2) wich equals 1 success, the highers the success more game easier to hunt you will find, (table by region sorted).
Combat, you add up the Stamina value of all characters and determine how many turns your party has in a round of combat. The more the better.
Speeching, same as Hunting and each success translate to three folks in an inhabited area will be interesting to hear your saying. (does not mean that they will immediately believe or buy your saying)
Memorizing, means you can write and remeber poems, songs, names, places, locations, traditions, holidays and other such activities same as your Arcane atribute, players that didnt take notes in something can still remember anything but only if the Player truly remembers.
Ok here it is, my goal with this is to be a fun exploration game, the map wont be random, but there is a mechanic called "Mist" that turns navigation a mess until PC's get out of it, the mist also is the reason why all travels are on foot.
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PC´'s have 4 atributes each, Track, Stamina, Delivery and Arcane, each range from 1 to 6 points and have 3 types of skills linked to it.
Track: Hunting, Exploring, Mapping. Stamina: Combat, Running, Healing. Delivery: Cooking, Mail Stamp, Speeching. Arcane: Casting, Memorizing, Charming.
I will give the resolution mechanics for some skills and others you might ask if catch your eye.
Hunting, you roll 1d6 for each point in your Track Atribute, paring numbers will get you successes, the best roll is 6 numbers of a kind (2/2/2/2/2/2) wich equals 7 successes and the lowest is 2 numbers of a kind (2/2) wich equals 1 success, the highers the success more game easier to hunt you will find, (table by region sorted).
Combat, you add up the Stamina value of all characters and determine how many turns your party has in a round of combat. The more the better.
Speeching, same as Hunting and each success translate to three folks in an inhabited area will be interesting to hear your saying. (does not mean that they will immediately believe or buy your saying)
Memorizing, means you can write and remeber poems, songs, names, places, locations, traditions, holidays and other such activities same as your Arcane atribute, players that didnt take notes in something can still remember anything but only if the Player truly remembers.
Ok here it is, my goal with this is to be a fun exploration game, the map wont be random, but there is a mechanic called "Mist" that turns navigation a mess until PC's get out of it, the mist also is the reason why all travels are on foot.
2024.06.02 09:07 Umitsbooboo Success Story!!!!
Successor : u/Typical-Foundation94
GUYS...I did it, it finally happened for me.This is going to be such a long post but I promise you it's worth it.
First of all thank you admins for deleting my post a few months ago, thank God I don't have it saved anywhere to see how pathetic I was probably.
Background:
I met this guy after a terrible break up from a long term relationship and he was everything I ever wanted. Actually, I know I manifested him to start with because I was imagining us together and I just "had a feeling" he was into me even when I was in the long term relationship (towards the end of it).
He was crazy about me just as I imagined. Until he wasn't. I started being all paranoid and insecure that him moving cities will be the end of us and no matter what he would tell me I just knew that we weren't going to last. I was heart broken when he actually told me he can't carry on and that maybe we can cross paths again in the future but he had too much in his life at the time (I don't want to go into detail but to be honest, if I was him, in those given circumstances, I would have said bye too, especially when my mind did this).
Anyway, the break up happened. I was literally devastated. Not because I loved him, I did have feelings for him, but we only dated for a few months. But because I wanted it to be him so badly. When we started dating, I told myself, he will be my husband, no matter what he is the one. So I stuck with that.
As embarrassed as I am to admit, I went all crazy into psychic readings and ended up in so much debt from taking on loans to get the most expensive readings. I would probably do 10-15 readings a day. Spells too, of course. We all know that level of desperation...it was bad. I cringe looking back at myself. I would do all possible spells and mantras I found on tiktok and scripting and everything. Nothing was working!!! I did that for 4 months. YUCKS, I KNOW. It drained me. However, I know for a fact he "would come back". I knew this from the moment he can't do this anymore. Because one thing about me, they ALL come back and I never lose, ever. I am stubborn as shit. So I knew I had to do anything to get this man. But again nothing was working..all the psychics telling me he'd be back by this date got it all wrong. I still had hope until I lost it all.
Around January-February I came across this community and I began reading it like desperate. I found Neville Goddard. I read it all. I started binge watching all the youtube videos, Sammy Ingram, Roxy, Joseph Alai, Missy Renee, Amanda from Create your Future. I watched it all!!! But that was all I was doing it I was watching it. I did not apply shit.
End of February I decide to get coaching with Sammy Ingram (really don't recommend it at all..huge waste of money and it was nothing like I expected it). She gave me a list of affirmations so I started affirming all day everyday. Somehow, things started moving a bit and I was gaining confidence. But it wasn't enough. I was saying those affirmations like I was trying to change something outside of me, it was all so so exhausting. 1st of April we meet face to face for the first time since the break up and I was so so confident I am on the right path. We met at work but he was lovely, I could see he kept trying to gain my attention and he was complimenting me. Then it stopped. I spiraled badly, I gave up sooooo many times but somehow still persisted. What was I doing wrong? why did all these people get their SP but I can't seem to get shit.
April was pretty bad - I kept pushing through though. Not a single day I stopped affirming and believing that although I feel like absolute crap, this will work and I will get what I want, sometime in the future. But boy, it was a journey!!!!
May-June I started talking to a different guy and he was literally parotting all my affirmations back to me. Everything I wanted SP to tell me I was getting it from him. I was so frustrated. He was an amazing guy, but he was not my SP. I even thought giving up on SP and taking the new guy seriously but no, that was not my end goal. I still did not understand why was this new one telling me I would be an amazing wife, I am stunning, I am so confident, he hasn't met anyone like me, he wanted to spend all his time with me, literally everything I wanted SP to do/say.
Throughout all this time, actually mostly from May onwards I kept testing the law, with small things, just to build my confidence. From manifesting avocado to show up in my fridge (yeah I know, but I needed something weird), to a pay rise (stupidly I manifested the exact amount, had I known I would have gone 10k more LOL), changing friends' minds, a free manifesting session with one of the coaches from Create your Future, etc. I needed something to make me feel I am truly God. So I thought, let me do what I know best, get my insecurities in the way of a relationship. I started telling myself that things with the new guy are going too well, that he isn't interested, that he feels there is something missing.
That's when I knew...I did it. A week later he ghosted me, for a day. So my thoughts created. I text him and he replies saying he just isn't sure of where things are going and we might be better off as friends. I read his text and I said "oh no darling, you are so gutted this is ending, you don't know what you are saying", so he replies back to my text saying he actually feels pretty sad this is ending because he really had high hopes and could see this going somewhere. It was at this moment, I knew it. We stayed friends though, I am happy to have him in my life as a friend, I never wanted anything more long term anyway.
But it was not enough. By this time, I was feeling my affirmations natural to me. I could feel I am truly the love of my SP's life, I could feel I am the only one he wants. But it was all "going to happen in the future". I didn't feel comfortable with that but it was somehow ok.
Beginning of July I get really drunk and I text SP. I thought about texting him for weeks before but I was stubborn and didn't want to do it. I didn't do it from a place of lack. I did it from a place of "whatever, I don't even care if he doesn't respond or what he thinks, I just know his heart will skip a beat when he'll see my text". I simply could not understand why I did not have any anxiety or fears and trust me it was not just the alcohol. I just wanted to do it and didn't think about it twice again. I texted him really late at night saying "I miss you". I got so drunk I completely forgot I texted him but oh well I woke up the next morning with a text from him saying he misses me too. I mean...I knew it, I wasn't shocked or anything. The conversation keeps flowing and flowing with him texting me instantly and telling me he got really drunk too and that I deserve the world and he can't come any close to that and he loved everything we ever had and it was so hard to let it go. I got annoyed and I said oh whatever pretend it never happened then. He then turned around and said he doesn't want to pretend it didn't happen, he misses me too but he is scared of us getting hurt because of the distance. So I then just played it cool.
That's when I started spiraling again. It was HELL. I thought none of it worked, all my time was wasted, all I ever did and prayed and affirmed was in vain. He proposes we meet the next time he comes down and speak about it in person and he kept saying I don't seem to care about us. I replied and said yeah ofc let's do a drink. Left of delivered. For 2 weeks.
Not a single day I stopped affirming. Then one day, I let myself cry my eyes out. One thing during all these months, since the break up, I did not let myself feel anything or cry. I refused to be weak or to acknowledge any fears. So I looked up in the mirror and I let the tears roll, I was screaming how I need to let it all out and get back on the train now or never, I kept telling myself I never lose. I decided to go back to Neville. I read Feeling is The Secret again. I read it again and again and again. IT CLICKED - IT FINALLY CLICKED FOR ME. Guys, when Neville says there is no one to change but self, I wish I was better at explaining stuff, but please only take this and let it marinate. You are not changing your SP with your affirmations, you are changing you. I realised ALL these months what I was doing was thinking OF my desire, instead of thinking FROM my desire. I knew my desire was a promise to me but something was missing. I started affirming as if I was already in the most beautiful relationship ever with SP. It felt SO natural!!!!
I had a vivid dream one night after trying to do SATS (I could never do it, until that night, when I fell asleep as if I was already his girlfriend, because in my mind, I was, and what other reality is there than the one I create?!) and he came up to me from behind kissing my neck and telling me "what, you thought I would let you go again this time?". GUYS it felt so real...the kiss, his words, everything. I had never had a dream about him before and I always had this belief, that once you dream about them...they are on their way back to you.
I was still on delivered though...I didn't care. In my mind, I was with him for a year, having the best relationship ever, being loved, cared for, cherished, etc.
He texts back and we meet up, finally. WORD BY WORD...everything I have been affirming all these months. How proud he is of me, how stunning I am, how I am the only woman he wants to be with, how he doesn't care about the distance and wants to be with me, how he never had this connection with anyone else.
I DID IT.
Did I think it was possible? HELL YES. Did I doubt? HELL YES. Not that I would have it though, but when. Time was my biggest issue here. I was a slave to the time.
When it clicked for me, it all unfolded naturally. I realised after so long my desire is not separate from me. I don't affirm to get him back to me, I affirm to CHANGE MYSELF and become the version of me that has that relationship. I read this probably 10,000 times, I never got it, until it all clicked. I could have had it anytime, I was the only one delaying it.
GUYS PLEASE DO NOT GIVE UP! please go back to Neville and get off the forums, get off youtube, and do the work. Once you do the work and follow Neville, it is inevitable. You are your desire. You can have your SP anytime you want now. Feel like you are with your SP now, live your life as if you had your SP on their knees in front of you yesterday. Live from that scene, don't think of it!!!
Please try this even for a few days, it will change your life. Never doubt the law, it works.
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GUYS...I did it, it finally happened for me.This is going to be such a long post but I promise you it's worth it.
First of all thank you admins for deleting my post a few months ago, thank God I don't have it saved anywhere to see how pathetic I was probably.
Background:
I met this guy after a terrible break up from a long term relationship and he was everything I ever wanted. Actually, I know I manifested him to start with because I was imagining us together and I just "had a feeling" he was into me even when I was in the long term relationship (towards the end of it).
He was crazy about me just as I imagined. Until he wasn't. I started being all paranoid and insecure that him moving cities will be the end of us and no matter what he would tell me I just knew that we weren't going to last. I was heart broken when he actually told me he can't carry on and that maybe we can cross paths again in the future but he had too much in his life at the time (I don't want to go into detail but to be honest, if I was him, in those given circumstances, I would have said bye too, especially when my mind did this).
Anyway, the break up happened. I was literally devastated. Not because I loved him, I did have feelings for him, but we only dated for a few months. But because I wanted it to be him so badly. When we started dating, I told myself, he will be my husband, no matter what he is the one. So I stuck with that.
As embarrassed as I am to admit, I went all crazy into psychic readings and ended up in so much debt from taking on loans to get the most expensive readings. I would probably do 10-15 readings a day. Spells too, of course. We all know that level of desperation...it was bad. I cringe looking back at myself. I would do all possible spells and mantras I found on tiktok and scripting and everything. Nothing was working!!! I did that for 4 months. YUCKS, I KNOW. It drained me. However, I know for a fact he "would come back". I knew this from the moment he can't do this anymore. Because one thing about me, they ALL come back and I never lose, ever. I am stubborn as shit. So I knew I had to do anything to get this man. But again nothing was working..all the psychics telling me he'd be back by this date got it all wrong. I still had hope until I lost it all.
Around January-February I came across this community and I began reading it like desperate. I found Neville Goddard. I read it all. I started binge watching all the youtube videos, Sammy Ingram, Roxy, Joseph Alai, Missy Renee, Amanda from Create your Future. I watched it all!!! But that was all I was doing it I was watching it. I did not apply shit.
End of February I decide to get coaching with Sammy Ingram (really don't recommend it at all..huge waste of money and it was nothing like I expected it). She gave me a list of affirmations so I started affirming all day everyday. Somehow, things started moving a bit and I was gaining confidence. But it wasn't enough. I was saying those affirmations like I was trying to change something outside of me, it was all so so exhausting. 1st of April we meet face to face for the first time since the break up and I was so so confident I am on the right path. We met at work but he was lovely, I could see he kept trying to gain my attention and he was complimenting me. Then it stopped. I spiraled badly, I gave up sooooo many times but somehow still persisted. What was I doing wrong? why did all these people get their SP but I can't seem to get shit.
April was pretty bad - I kept pushing through though. Not a single day I stopped affirming and believing that although I feel like absolute crap, this will work and I will get what I want, sometime in the future. But boy, it was a journey!!!!
May-June I started talking to a different guy and he was literally parotting all my affirmations back to me. Everything I wanted SP to tell me I was getting it from him. I was so frustrated. He was an amazing guy, but he was not my SP. I even thought giving up on SP and taking the new guy seriously but no, that was not my end goal. I still did not understand why was this new one telling me I would be an amazing wife, I am stunning, I am so confident, he hasn't met anyone like me, he wanted to spend all his time with me, literally everything I wanted SP to do/say.
Throughout all this time, actually mostly from May onwards I kept testing the law, with small things, just to build my confidence. From manifesting avocado to show up in my fridge (yeah I know, but I needed something weird), to a pay rise (stupidly I manifested the exact amount, had I known I would have gone 10k more LOL), changing friends' minds, a free manifesting session with one of the coaches from Create your Future, etc. I needed something to make me feel I am truly God. So I thought, let me do what I know best, get my insecurities in the way of a relationship. I started telling myself that things with the new guy are going too well, that he isn't interested, that he feels there is something missing.
That's when I knew...I did it. A week later he ghosted me, for a day. So my thoughts created. I text him and he replies saying he just isn't sure of where things are going and we might be better off as friends. I read his text and I said "oh no darling, you are so gutted this is ending, you don't know what you are saying", so he replies back to my text saying he actually feels pretty sad this is ending because he really had high hopes and could see this going somewhere. It was at this moment, I knew it. We stayed friends though, I am happy to have him in my life as a friend, I never wanted anything more long term anyway.
But it was not enough. By this time, I was feeling my affirmations natural to me. I could feel I am truly the love of my SP's life, I could feel I am the only one he wants. But it was all "going to happen in the future". I didn't feel comfortable with that but it was somehow ok.
Beginning of July I get really drunk and I text SP. I thought about texting him for weeks before but I was stubborn and didn't want to do it. I didn't do it from a place of lack. I did it from a place of "whatever, I don't even care if he doesn't respond or what he thinks, I just know his heart will skip a beat when he'll see my text". I simply could not understand why I did not have any anxiety or fears and trust me it was not just the alcohol. I just wanted to do it and didn't think about it twice again. I texted him really late at night saying "I miss you". I got so drunk I completely forgot I texted him but oh well I woke up the next morning with a text from him saying he misses me too. I mean...I knew it, I wasn't shocked or anything. The conversation keeps flowing and flowing with him texting me instantly and telling me he got really drunk too and that I deserve the world and he can't come any close to that and he loved everything we ever had and it was so hard to let it go. I got annoyed and I said oh whatever pretend it never happened then. He then turned around and said he doesn't want to pretend it didn't happen, he misses me too but he is scared of us getting hurt because of the distance. So I then just played it cool.
That's when I started spiraling again. It was HELL. I thought none of it worked, all my time was wasted, all I ever did and prayed and affirmed was in vain. He proposes we meet the next time he comes down and speak about it in person and he kept saying I don't seem to care about us. I replied and said yeah ofc let's do a drink. Left of delivered. For 2 weeks.
Not a single day I stopped affirming. Then one day, I let myself cry my eyes out. One thing during all these months, since the break up, I did not let myself feel anything or cry. I refused to be weak or to acknowledge any fears. So I looked up in the mirror and I let the tears roll, I was screaming how I need to let it all out and get back on the train now or never, I kept telling myself I never lose. I decided to go back to Neville. I read Feeling is The Secret again. I read it again and again and again. IT CLICKED - IT FINALLY CLICKED FOR ME. Guys, when Neville says there is no one to change but self, I wish I was better at explaining stuff, but please only take this and let it marinate. You are not changing your SP with your affirmations, you are changing you. I realised ALL these months what I was doing was thinking OF my desire, instead of thinking FROM my desire. I knew my desire was a promise to me but something was missing. I started affirming as if I was already in the most beautiful relationship ever with SP. It felt SO natural!!!!
I had a vivid dream one night after trying to do SATS (I could never do it, until that night, when I fell asleep as if I was already his girlfriend, because in my mind, I was, and what other reality is there than the one I create?!) and he came up to me from behind kissing my neck and telling me "what, you thought I would let you go again this time?". GUYS it felt so real...the kiss, his words, everything. I had never had a dream about him before and I always had this belief, that once you dream about them...they are on their way back to you.
I was still on delivered though...I didn't care. In my mind, I was with him for a year, having the best relationship ever, being loved, cared for, cherished, etc.
He texts back and we meet up, finally. WORD BY WORD...everything I have been affirming all these months. How proud he is of me, how stunning I am, how I am the only woman he wants to be with, how he doesn't care about the distance and wants to be with me, how he never had this connection with anyone else.
I DID IT.
Did I think it was possible? HELL YES. Did I doubt? HELL YES. Not that I would have it though, but when. Time was my biggest issue here. I was a slave to the time.
When it clicked for me, it all unfolded naturally. I realised after so long my desire is not separate from me. I don't affirm to get him back to me, I affirm to CHANGE MYSELF and become the version of me that has that relationship. I read this probably 10,000 times, I never got it, until it all clicked. I could have had it anytime, I was the only one delaying it.
GUYS PLEASE DO NOT GIVE UP! please go back to Neville and get off the forums, get off youtube, and do the work. Once you do the work and follow Neville, it is inevitable. You are your desire. You can have your SP anytime you want now. Feel like you are with your SP now, live your life as if you had your SP on their knees in front of you yesterday. Live from that scene, don't think of it!!!
Please try this even for a few days, it will change your life. Never doubt the law, it works.
2024.06.02 09:05 Temporary_House4852 Meeting a Congregation
Hail you all, and hail myself.
I recently made the jump to join TST, and all signs pointed to meeting my local congregation. I finally got the chance today and it was certainly a good time. I was impressed with the genuineness of the people, bordering crass and offensive! Truly cool group. It was nice to feel welcomed, but also "checked at the door". I respect it because I'm pretty forward myself.
But the chance to meet them came from their efforts in hosting a booth at the local Pride event, and I didnt feel it was proper to take up too much of their time with questions during a fun celebration. Our congregation's website doesn't have further info on group activities or meet ups, and only leads to an email to contact our leadership. It seems like it really just consists of merch promotion and sparse events spread out by months at a time.
I'm eager to learn more, and connect with like-minded individuals who can challenge my personal philosophies for mutual growth.
I've seen a lot of online meetings for groups, but I've gotta say, it's a messy start with no clear path on how to become more involved.
Would the group mind sharing their stories of how they undertook the pursuit of knowledge in history and traditions? I could use some hype and direction because I really am eager to grow alongside this group.
If it helps, I actively pursue my own philanthropy through music and Recovery. These people tend to be my tribe, and I am 3 years into a project that I really hope becomes it's own, unaffiliated creative way of giving back to communities that could use the love and support that connecting through music brings to our lives.
I don't want to push my stuff onto others, and would only offer facilitating fun meet ups based on interest from others. How would you guys go about getting to know the members on an individual basis? And where can I begin in truly educating myself on practices and beliefs that go beyond reading the tenets and easily available website information?
Feels like I could have saved myself some headaches if I found this group sooner. You all inspire me to be better every day just by seeing the rational discussions and noble pursuits you undertake in your individual lives. Especially seeing the current strife with the many departures, as a new member. That would have put me off to the church if it weren't for the sheer level of empathy this group practices under stress.
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I recently made the jump to join TST, and all signs pointed to meeting my local congregation. I finally got the chance today and it was certainly a good time. I was impressed with the genuineness of the people, bordering crass and offensive! Truly cool group. It was nice to feel welcomed, but also "checked at the door". I respect it because I'm pretty forward myself.
But the chance to meet them came from their efforts in hosting a booth at the local Pride event, and I didnt feel it was proper to take up too much of their time with questions during a fun celebration. Our congregation's website doesn't have further info on group activities or meet ups, and only leads to an email to contact our leadership. It seems like it really just consists of merch promotion and sparse events spread out by months at a time.
I'm eager to learn more, and connect with like-minded individuals who can challenge my personal philosophies for mutual growth.
I've seen a lot of online meetings for groups, but I've gotta say, it's a messy start with no clear path on how to become more involved.
Would the group mind sharing their stories of how they undertook the pursuit of knowledge in history and traditions? I could use some hype and direction because I really am eager to grow alongside this group.
If it helps, I actively pursue my own philanthropy through music and Recovery. These people tend to be my tribe, and I am 3 years into a project that I really hope becomes it's own, unaffiliated creative way of giving back to communities that could use the love and support that connecting through music brings to our lives.
I don't want to push my stuff onto others, and would only offer facilitating fun meet ups based on interest from others. How would you guys go about getting to know the members on an individual basis? And where can I begin in truly educating myself on practices and beliefs that go beyond reading the tenets and easily available website information?
Feels like I could have saved myself some headaches if I found this group sooner. You all inspire me to be better every day just by seeing the rational discussions and noble pursuits you undertake in your individual lives. Especially seeing the current strife with the many departures, as a new member. That would have put me off to the church if it weren't for the sheer level of empathy this group practices under stress.
2024.06.02 09:05 StunningWeekend Long-Time iPhone User After 72 hours With Android (Pixel 8 then Samsung S24 Ultra) - My Reflections So Far
(Note: I posted this on Android but I wasn't sure if I did something incorrect because it was removed by the bot immediately, and I don't know how to get it approved. So... if you see it there too, then it must have gotten approved at some point and that's why. Just trying to find a home for this discussion and I promise I'm not trying to spam!)
After a decade with iPhone, curiosity finally got the better of me and I made the switch to Android. My trusty iPhone 13 Mini is still there just in case, but I really do hope to sell it soon. I wanted to document my journey over the last 72 hours with Android in case it helps someone else sitting on the margin just looking to dive in.
These 10 things are simply my opinions and reflections! I'm sure my feelings will continue to evolve, but here's where I'm at after 3 days. As I started typing, I did not expect this to be so long, but I had so many things floating through my head. Sorry for the long read and I'd love to hear others who have made similar changes.
1. Sloppy first impressions: I started with a Pixel 8. Got it for $390, in like new condition during eBay's memorial day sale, and just couldn't pass up that deal. The look of the phone never really attracted me before, but after a few hours it really grew on me. However, I really started to get annoyed at the experience and polish. For example, I had a lot of screens where the text was cut off or folders where the text was cut off. There were system pop-ups where I was expected to approve something that disappeared within a second before I could even read it - was it approved or was it declined?! But what really was upsetting was that there's no way to sort notifications by time. The phone would beep and then I'd have to spend a few seconds trying to figure out what the heck the notification was amidst the long list. Half the time, the time stamp doesn't even show and I'm left wondering if I missed something. This was exacerbated when I started not receiving notifications I would expect, because my iPhone (which was still on WiFi only mode) was getting notifications for new Gmail messages for example, and the Pixel just stayed quiet. That was unacceptable and I decided to return the phone.
However, my significant other has a Samsung, and she mentioned never having these issues so I stuck it out and tried again. This time, I figured - go big or go home - and I got the Samsung S24 Ultra.
2. Much better second try: I read a lot of bad experiences about the UI of Samsung coming into this, but frankly it's a lot more polished than the Pixel. It's like there's a nice coat of paint over all the underlying workings and as an iPhone user, I appreciate that. Everything looks great and while I've been toying with some of the themes in the Galaxy store, I have gone back to the normal One UI each time.
3. Smart Switch works great. It took about an hour to transfer all my settings and applications over to the Samsung. The only thing that took a little bit of figuring out was how to get 25K+ iCloud backed up photos onto this phone. Fortunately, there's an official Apple method for transferring iCloud files to Google Photos, and I initiated that. It's still not done but assuming this goes to plan, the transfer process wasn't that bad at all. I pretty much plopped my iPhone sim card into the Android, spent an hour waiting, and then all my old applications, wallpapers, and even placement of icons was there. Then, I just spent about half an hour signing into everything that I needed to (1Password is hugely helpful!) and I'm off to the races.
4. Settings galore: I am not used to this many settings! It seems I am approving or declining permissions all day long. I have multiple Gmail accounts setup, and I have to go in and adjust each account's notification setting when I just want all of my Gmail messages to have the same setting. I thought I would like this level of customization but it's been a little frustrating finding everything, or trying to figure out what I'm even approving. I find myself on YouTube looking for videos for how to change things such as the lock screen shortcuts. I am hoping that once I get through this initial difficulty, then I'll be cruising. And the biggest thing - Samsung lets me sort notifications in chronological order! That's huge (for me).
5. Navigation bars on top. Why?: I had a small iPhone Mini so one-handed navigation was never a real challenge but I still appreciated how all the menu bars (Facebook, Safari, etc.) were on the bottom of the phone. It made navigation really easy. With all the customization I mentioned in #3, I just assumed this would be an easy fix on Android and I'd be able to change this for any app. I was wrong! Other than Firefox, I have not figured out how to do this in Chrome or Facebook (as an example). I really do not understand why the iPhone version of Facebook would have this on the bottom but the Android version would have it on the top! For a phone as big as the S24U, that would've been a really nice option.
6. PhoneLink is pretty good: I had gotten rid of my Macbook a long time ago. I basically live on my Phone and also have an iPad for when I need a bigger screen and a Windows desktop for professional work. Integration b/w devices was never a big deal to me but I put I setup Phone Link and it's been pretty good. I don't have any real complaints so far - I can transfer files and get all my notifications and respond directly from my computer.
7. Dex is really cool but also buggy: The dream of having only to carry around my phone and never having to open up a laptop, tablet or desktop would be amazing. This phone is definitely powerful enough for the applications I use for work - Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc. But Dex has some weird quirks that make it a little unreliable. For example, every time I open up an image in Gallery on Dex, the screen goes black for a few seconds before coming back on. Close the picture? Same thing! The cursor scroll just isn't as smooth as on my Desktop machine where I can customize the DPI settings exactly on the Logitech app. These are small things but build up into a less than perfect experience. But when it works, it works great and it's so close to a dream realized.
8. Face unlock is pretty bad, and the fingerprint reader can be hit or miss: FaceID on iPhone was a pleasure to use, except when it's not - i.e., I'm lying in bed. But for most situations, it works pretty good. For those moments I do wish I had a fingerprint reader so it's really nice to have that on the Samsung. But with that said, the Face unlock is horrendously bad. It works about 3/4 of the time in good light and then never in low light. I think the fingerprint reader is 80% successful on the first try for me but that's still lower than I think it should be. Perhaps I should re-register my finger. (Also, what's up with the super bright fingerprint reader on the Pixel 8? I feel like I was staring at the sun every time went to activate it! That said, it does feel like the Pixel's face unlock is better than Samsung). And on the topic of security, I think one of the biggest things I miss is Apple Pay. Some of my favorite go-to restaurants locally let me order online and pay directly using Apple Pay. Now I have to memorize my credit card number....
9. This thing is super powerful. I think people who choose Android chose it for two primary reasons: customization (which I mention in #2 and #3) and power to be productive. It has been very cool to be able to export files from one app directly into another app, edit it there, and save it as a file and then transfer it to my desktop. On iPhone, it was never a certainty which applications I'd be able to import files directly into but on Samsung it seems everything is available. There's always a workaround or solution or a method to doing something and that's been pretty cool. The Snapdragon processor is quick and the screen is beautiful. It's a great media consumption device and I hope it continues to be as snappy as it is now, because 7 years of updates is a very long time!
10. But the size of this phone is kinda insane. Especially coming from an iPhone mini, this thing is so big! It literally does even fit in my pockets when I am sitting and I've had it slide out a couple times onto the floor already because so much physically hangs out of my pants when seated. If Samsung made a smaller Ultra version of the phone in the same size as the S24, then that would be perfect (kinda like how Apple has the Pro and Pro Max). I think if there's a reason I end up going back to iPhone, it's because of the size of this thing. I want something as powerful as the Ultra but in a smaller package, and I haven't found another company that makes something like that. I don't have a case yet and maybe a more textured case will resolve this.
I'll keep this experiment going as I want to make a real effort to switch. Looking forward to continued learning!
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After a decade with iPhone, curiosity finally got the better of me and I made the switch to Android. My trusty iPhone 13 Mini is still there just in case, but I really do hope to sell it soon. I wanted to document my journey over the last 72 hours with Android in case it helps someone else sitting on the margin just looking to dive in.
These 10 things are simply my opinions and reflections! I'm sure my feelings will continue to evolve, but here's where I'm at after 3 days. As I started typing, I did not expect this to be so long, but I had so many things floating through my head. Sorry for the long read and I'd love to hear others who have made similar changes.
1. Sloppy first impressions: I started with a Pixel 8. Got it for $390, in like new condition during eBay's memorial day sale, and just couldn't pass up that deal. The look of the phone never really attracted me before, but after a few hours it really grew on me. However, I really started to get annoyed at the experience and polish. For example, I had a lot of screens where the text was cut off or folders where the text was cut off. There were system pop-ups where I was expected to approve something that disappeared within a second before I could even read it - was it approved or was it declined?! But what really was upsetting was that there's no way to sort notifications by time. The phone would beep and then I'd have to spend a few seconds trying to figure out what the heck the notification was amidst the long list. Half the time, the time stamp doesn't even show and I'm left wondering if I missed something. This was exacerbated when I started not receiving notifications I would expect, because my iPhone (which was still on WiFi only mode) was getting notifications for new Gmail messages for example, and the Pixel just stayed quiet. That was unacceptable and I decided to return the phone.
However, my significant other has a Samsung, and she mentioned never having these issues so I stuck it out and tried again. This time, I figured - go big or go home - and I got the Samsung S24 Ultra.
2. Much better second try: I read a lot of bad experiences about the UI of Samsung coming into this, but frankly it's a lot more polished than the Pixel. It's like there's a nice coat of paint over all the underlying workings and as an iPhone user, I appreciate that. Everything looks great and while I've been toying with some of the themes in the Galaxy store, I have gone back to the normal One UI each time.
3. Smart Switch works great. It took about an hour to transfer all my settings and applications over to the Samsung. The only thing that took a little bit of figuring out was how to get 25K+ iCloud backed up photos onto this phone. Fortunately, there's an official Apple method for transferring iCloud files to Google Photos, and I initiated that. It's still not done but assuming this goes to plan, the transfer process wasn't that bad at all. I pretty much plopped my iPhone sim card into the Android, spent an hour waiting, and then all my old applications, wallpapers, and even placement of icons was there. Then, I just spent about half an hour signing into everything that I needed to (1Password is hugely helpful!) and I'm off to the races.
4. Settings galore: I am not used to this many settings! It seems I am approving or declining permissions all day long. I have multiple Gmail accounts setup, and I have to go in and adjust each account's notification setting when I just want all of my Gmail messages to have the same setting. I thought I would like this level of customization but it's been a little frustrating finding everything, or trying to figure out what I'm even approving. I find myself on YouTube looking for videos for how to change things such as the lock screen shortcuts. I am hoping that once I get through this initial difficulty, then I'll be cruising. And the biggest thing - Samsung lets me sort notifications in chronological order! That's huge (for me).
5. Navigation bars on top. Why?: I had a small iPhone Mini so one-handed navigation was never a real challenge but I still appreciated how all the menu bars (Facebook, Safari, etc.) were on the bottom of the phone. It made navigation really easy. With all the customization I mentioned in #3, I just assumed this would be an easy fix on Android and I'd be able to change this for any app. I was wrong! Other than Firefox, I have not figured out how to do this in Chrome or Facebook (as an example). I really do not understand why the iPhone version of Facebook would have this on the bottom but the Android version would have it on the top! For a phone as big as the S24U, that would've been a really nice option.
6. PhoneLink is pretty good: I had gotten rid of my Macbook a long time ago. I basically live on my Phone and also have an iPad for when I need a bigger screen and a Windows desktop for professional work. Integration b/w devices was never a big deal to me but I put I setup Phone Link and it's been pretty good. I don't have any real complaints so far - I can transfer files and get all my notifications and respond directly from my computer.
7. Dex is really cool but also buggy: The dream of having only to carry around my phone and never having to open up a laptop, tablet or desktop would be amazing. This phone is definitely powerful enough for the applications I use for work - Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc. But Dex has some weird quirks that make it a little unreliable. For example, every time I open up an image in Gallery on Dex, the screen goes black for a few seconds before coming back on. Close the picture? Same thing! The cursor scroll just isn't as smooth as on my Desktop machine where I can customize the DPI settings exactly on the Logitech app. These are small things but build up into a less than perfect experience. But when it works, it works great and it's so close to a dream realized.
8. Face unlock is pretty bad, and the fingerprint reader can be hit or miss: FaceID on iPhone was a pleasure to use, except when it's not - i.e., I'm lying in bed. But for most situations, it works pretty good. For those moments I do wish I had a fingerprint reader so it's really nice to have that on the Samsung. But with that said, the Face unlock is horrendously bad. It works about 3/4 of the time in good light and then never in low light. I think the fingerprint reader is 80% successful on the first try for me but that's still lower than I think it should be. Perhaps I should re-register my finger. (Also, what's up with the super bright fingerprint reader on the Pixel 8? I feel like I was staring at the sun every time went to activate it! That said, it does feel like the Pixel's face unlock is better than Samsung). And on the topic of security, I think one of the biggest things I miss is Apple Pay. Some of my favorite go-to restaurants locally let me order online and pay directly using Apple Pay. Now I have to memorize my credit card number....
9. This thing is super powerful. I think people who choose Android chose it for two primary reasons: customization (which I mention in #2 and #3) and power to be productive. It has been very cool to be able to export files from one app directly into another app, edit it there, and save it as a file and then transfer it to my desktop. On iPhone, it was never a certainty which applications I'd be able to import files directly into but on Samsung it seems everything is available. There's always a workaround or solution or a method to doing something and that's been pretty cool. The Snapdragon processor is quick and the screen is beautiful. It's a great media consumption device and I hope it continues to be as snappy as it is now, because 7 years of updates is a very long time!
10. But the size of this phone is kinda insane. Especially coming from an iPhone mini, this thing is so big! It literally does even fit in my pockets when I am sitting and I've had it slide out a couple times onto the floor already because so much physically hangs out of my pants when seated. If Samsung made a smaller Ultra version of the phone in the same size as the S24, then that would be perfect (kinda like how Apple has the Pro and Pro Max). I think if there's a reason I end up going back to iPhone, it's because of the size of this thing. I want something as powerful as the Ultra but in a smaller package, and I haven't found another company that makes something like that. I don't have a case yet and maybe a more textured case will resolve this.
I'll keep this experiment going as I want to make a real effort to switch. Looking forward to continued learning!
2024.06.02 09:04 Stage-Piercing727 Best Adidas Military Boots
 | submitted by Stage-Piercing727 to u/Stage-Piercing727 [link] [comments] https://preview.redd.it/ksqpmrymx34d1.jpg?width=720&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=9003ccf9dd52ba566b28da28a6fd021a6d147f80 Get ready to dive into the world of Adidas Military Boots as we bring you the ultimate guide to these versatile, rugged footwear! Explore a variety of styles, materials, and features that make these boots stand out in the market. Discover the perfect pair for your outdoor adventures or everyday wear. The Top 15 Best Adidas Military Boots
Reviews🔗Under Armour Stellar G2 Tactical Boots: Breathable, Waterproof, and Comfortable for Long Shiftshttps://preview.redd.it/kwodysjnx34d1.jpg?width=720&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=65d7d7fc3e1ac79c31166f9ee1df237ac5be4787 Imagine slogging through a muddy construction site or trekking through a wet forest without feeling a single drop of water on your feet. That's the promise of the Under Armour Stellar G2 Waterproof Tactical Boots. I've tried these babies myself and let me tell you, they've been a game-changer. First things first, the outer material is 100% leather, giving these boots a rugged, durable feel that can withstand any challenge I throw at them. But the real standout feature? The waterproofing. I'll admit, I was skeptical at first, but these boots kept my feet dry in the dampest conditions, making them a reliable companion on any outdoor excursion. Now, I did notice a little issue with the traction on these bad boys. They tend to slip on some surfaces, which can be a bit of a hazard in certain situations. But that's a small price to pay for the overall comfort and protection these boots provide. Speaking of comfort, the die-cut EVA footbed and molded EVA, TPU shank make for a cushioned, supportive experience, even during long shifts. As for the aesthetics, these boots are no slouch. The sleek, black design exudes an air of professionalism, which is always a bonus when you're working on a job site. But remember, always prioritize function over form. In conclusion, the Under Armour Stellar G2 Waterproof Tactical Boots are a solid choice for anyone looking for reliable, waterproof footwear. Just remember to keep an eye on the traction and you're good to go. 🔗Under Armour Men's Stellar G2 6" Tactical Boots - Breathable & Odor-Resistanthttps://preview.redd.it/j9kcesznx34d1.jpg?width=720&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=3d60b4ad770dca17db30decfcfab84b5b4c7afce I recently got a pair of Under Armour Men's Stellar G2 6" Tactical Boots and they exceeded my expectations in terms of comfort and design. The light and breathable textile upper with full-grain polishable leather forefoot provided a great balance of durability and flexibility. I loved the molded Contoura Support anti-odor footbed with shock-absorbing foam as it made long walks a breeze, even without insoles. The molded EVA midsole cushioning with reinforced TPU shank gave me excellent protection and support, keeping my feet comfortable all day. Moreover, the oil- and slip-resistant high-traction rubber lug outsole offered a solid grip on various surfaces. However, there were a few aspects that I found disappointing. Firstly, the front and back pull loops made the on/off process a bit difficult for me. Secondly, my previous pair of tactical boots felt more comfortable due to their thickness and weather resistance. Lastly, the size of the boots was somewhat small, so I had to go up one size. Despite the minor drawbacks, I'd definitely recommend these boots to anyone looking for a comfortable and stylish pair of tactical boots. 🔗Salomon Forces 4D GTX Tactical Hiking Boots for Menhttps://preview.redd.it/odw8viaox34d1.jpg?width=720&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=5e6d3597ecd9c271c58efbeef0a8533f567b9f3c The quest for the perfect tactical shoe has led me to the Salomon Forces Men Quest 4D GTX 2 EN. With a sleek design and plenty of features to make my treks more comfortable, I've been putting these boots through the paces. One of the most noticeable features in this shoe is its dual-density midsole, which provides superior cushioning, stability, and motion control. The EVA foam in these boots is high-performance, offering excellent shock attenuation as I hike through various terrains. The nonreflective materials make these shoes perfect for tactical use, as they're always discrete and blended in with the environment. The soft, breathable lining of this shoe has been a game-changer in terms of moisture-wicking foot comfort. The gusseted tongue design prevented debris from entering the shoe, keeping the tongue centered and eliminating the need for constant adjustments. It's a great feature to have, especially when I'm trudging through mud or over uneven ground. In terms of fit, the molded OrthoLite sockliner matched the contours of my foot, providing a snug and comfortable fit. The ISO 20344:2011 puncture-resistant sole also made me feel more secure when navigating through rough terrain. While I love the ventilation, ankle support, water resistance, and other features of these boots, there are some minor downsides. The traction, although solid, could be better in some situations. Also, the regular lacing system can be a bit tedious, especially when I need to quickly tie and untie the boots. Overall, the Salomon Forces Men Quest 4D GTX 2 EN has been a great addition to my outdoor gear collection. It provides comfort and support during my hikes and tactical missions, making it a reliable tool for the job. While there are some minor issues, the benefits of these boots far outweigh the drawbacks. 🔗Authentic U.S. G.I. Mickey Mouse Winter Boots for Men and Kids - Unused and Affordablehttps://preview.redd.it/fev074rox34d1.jpg?width=720&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=46243200ad5989c69607a8b9765cd355bfccfff7 When I first heard about these Mickey Mouse boots, I was intrigued by their distinctive design paired with their military origins. So, I decided to give them a shot while embarking on a snowmobiling adventure. As I strapped them on, I was initially surprised by how heavy they were. 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The high traction rubber lug outsole definitely came in handy during my daily walks in different surfaces, providing me with a firm grip. However, after a few weeks of regular use, I noticed that the zipper started to malfunction, making it difficult to take the boots off or put them on. Despite this inconvenience, the style of the boots and their overall comfort were definitely attractive features. 🔗Adidas Terrex Snowpitch COLD.RDY Hiking Boots - Lightweight, Insulated, and Weather-Resistanthttps://preview.redd.it/jbn0aggpx34d1.jpg?width=720&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=9382c65039c9d4ca0f1e1ab45e2682c8b0577b45 Recently, I had the chance to try out the Adidas Terrex Snowpitch COLD. RDY hiking boots, and I must say, I was impressed. The leather upper has a stylish and long-lasting appeal, while the insulated and water-repellent COLD. RDY technology kept my feet warm and dry in any weather. One feature I particularly enjoyed was the textile innersole that added extra comfort to my feet. The hiking boots also offered great support and traction, making them perfect for my outdoor adventures. However, I did notice that the rubber outsole was a bit tricky to clean. Overall, I highly recommend these boots for fellow outdoor enthusiasts who are looking for a reliable and comfortable pair. 🔗Adidas Terrex Heron Mid Hiking Boot with PrimaLoft Insulation - Waterproof and Climaproof Shoeshttps://preview.redd.it/ydgrxurpx34d1.jpg?width=720&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=0101a453d256d0b5483c15d12630f8ca72393154 Over the past few weeks, I've been using the Adidas Terrex Heron Mid CW CP PrimaLoft Hiking Boots in my daily life. These boots have been a reliable companion on my hikes, providing both comfort and protection from the elements. One of the standout features is the waterproof and climaproof construction, keeping my feet dry even in the wettest conditions. The PrimaLoft insulation material is another highlight, providing extra warmth in colder temperatures. One aspect that I found impressive is the Stealth rubber outsole, which offers unbeatable grip on slippery or icy ground. This feature, combined with the mid-height cuff, ensures that I'm always stable on any trail I encounter. However, there were also some downsides to my experience. The boots seem to run a bit large, which may cause some unwanted bulk for people with narrow or standard-width feet. Additionally, the lacing system can be a bit finicky, requiring a bit more effort to get the fit just right. In conclusion, the Adidas Terrex Heron Mid CW CP PrimaLoft Hiking Boots have been a reliable companion on my hikes, providing both comfort and protection. The waterproof and insulated features are especially noteworthy, but potential buyers should be aware of the sizing issues and the need for a snug fit. 🔗Ultra-Comfortable Military Boots by Under Armourhttps://preview.redd.it/ju6h9q5qx34d1.jpg?width=720&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=92dbe23427d929eae9d5f50713e4d68daded76df Experience the ultimate blend of comfort and durability with the Under Armour Tac Loadout Boots. These boots are crafted with 100% synthetic materials, boasting a rubber sole that provides unbeatable traction on any surface. Under Armour's mission to innovate extends to these boots, as they feature ultralight Micro G EVA inner midsoles for all-day comfort and quick-dry materials to keep your feet dry throughout the day. Designed for various environments and challenges, the Tac Loadout Boots are equipped with durable uppers made from roughout leather and Cordura nylon, ensuring they withstand rough use day after day. The Vibram outsole with MegaGrip rubber provides excellent grip, while the heel tabs make it easy to slide in and out of the boots. I had the chance to test these boots, and I couldn't be more impressed. The lightweight and supportive design is perfect for long marches, and the breathable material keeps my feet from getting overheated. Although the soles may take time to break in, their comfort and durability make them well worth the effort. One small concern is that the boots could use better toe protection, especially for those in demanding environments. Overall, the Under Armour Tac Loadout Boots are an excellent choice for anyone seeking a reliable, comfortable, and versatile pair of boots. With their innovative design and superior performance, these boots are perfect for tackling any challenge that comes your way. 🔗Adidas Terrex Unity Leather Mid Hiking Shoes - Water-Repellent and Durablehttps://preview.redd.it/58po4xjqx34d1.jpg?width=720&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=3d5e49287e44d4f4ec3785a2641da09371d14ff4 I recently had the opportunity to try out the Adidas Terrex Unity Leather Mid RAIN. RDY hiking shoes, and I must say, I was impressed. The nubuck leather upper felt sturdy and durable, while the lugged outsole provided excellent grip on various surfaces. Despite being marketed as water-repellent, the shoes didn't seem to get wet easily during my outdoor adventures. The EVA midsole was comfortable, especially for those long hikes. However, I did find the lace closure a bit fiddly at times. Overall, the Adidas Terrex hiking shoes were a solid choice for those looking for a reliable, durable, and comfortable pair of shoes for their outdoor excursions. 🔗Adidas Tactical ADV: Cushioned Snowboarding Boots with Responsive Boost Midsolehttps://preview.redd.it/qk6gbp0rx34d1.jpg?width=720&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=b2ae09fabbbfd38aca1d84caeed653133e34033f Over the past few weeks, I've been putting the Adidas Tactical ADV 2021 Snowboard Boots through their paces in the slopes near my home. Let me tell you, these boots have been a game-changer in my snowboarding adventures. They're incredibly comfortable, and I appreciate how the textile upper and heat-moldable Ultralon foam liner work together to make these boots feel like an extension of my feet. One of my favorite features is the boot lacing system; it's so user-friendly that I can easily adjust the fit on the go. The rubber outsole provides great traction on those icy slopes, while the responsive Boost midsole ensures a cushioned ride that keeps my feet feeling fresh even after a long day on the mountain. That being said, there are a few minor drawbacks. While I love the boot's versatility, I found the sizing to be a bit on the larger side. I'd recommend going down a half-size for a better fit. Additionally, the boots tend to wear out faster than I'd like, but I suppose that's the price we pay for such comfortable and responsive footwear. Overall, the Adidas Tactical ADV 2021 Snowboard Boots are a worthy investment for snowboarding enthusiasts. They offer a perfect balance of comfort, performance, and style that's hard to beat in the world of snowboarding footwear. 🔗High-Performance Oakley Field Assault Boots: Comfort, Durability, and Stylehttps://preview.redd.it/krskbgdrx34d1.jpg?width=720&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=dd39befd7e4bef4c5acda297238605c859382da5 My experience with the Oakley Field Assault Boot (Coyote) has been a positive one. The durability of this boot is top-notch, thanks to the 1000-denier Cordura and suede upper. This lightweight and breathable material also adds to the overall comfort of the boot. The Vibram rubber lug outsole is a standout feature, providing impressive traction and stability, even in the harshest conditions. The molded EVA insert and injection polyurethane midsole ensure comfort for long periods and even absorb shock effectively. The braided nylon laces are sturdy and provide a secure fit, but they could use some reinforcement to last longer. In terms of pros, the Oakley Field Assault Boot offers unparalleled durability, comfort, and traction. Cons include the thinness of the laces and the stiffness around the ankle. Overall, this military-style boot stands out for its performance and sleek design. 🔗Adidas Eastrail 2.0 Mid RAIN.RDY Black Waterproof Hiking Shoes with Enhanced Durabilityhttps://preview.redd.it/5tqqbuqrx34d1.jpg?width=720&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=bd51bd6cc7d3a3efe0574f667f24bf76bfc3973f I have been using the Adidas Eastrail 2.0 Mid RAIN. RDY shoes in my daily adventures, and I must say it has been quite an experience up until now. When it comes to the aesthetics, the shoes have a unique and edgy design, especially in the green color I ordered. The size 48 fits me perfectly, and I'm glad Adidas gave me the option to select the right size for myself. One thing that stood out to me right off the bat is the lace-up fastening. It wasn't difficult at all to tie the shoes, and they stayed securely on my feet throughout the day. The mesh upper and synthetic reinforcements made by recycled material have proven to be quite durable, even during rainy days. On the negative side, the EVA midsole felt a little bit uncomfortable after prolonged usage. It seemed to me like my feet wouldn't dry quickly during the rainy seasons, which I guess could be due to the material they're made from. Overall, I would say the Adidas Eastrail 2.0 Mid RAIN. RDY shoes are a decent choice for those looking for waterproof hiking boots with a modern edge. While there are a couple of cons that I've personally experienced, I'm willing to give them another shot and see if they hold up in various weather conditions. 🔗Under Armour Men's Coyote Micro G Valsetz Mid Tactical Boots - Lightweight & Breathablehttps://preview.redd.it/wdgh9m7sx34d1.jpg?width=720&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=8f421723e651abf08e0f9920609a14db9d0a220f The Under Armour Coyote Micro G Valsetz Mid Tactical Boots have been a game-changer for me. The first thing I noticed was how lightweight they were – a real plus when you're on your feet for long periods. The synthetic leather and nylon upper felt not only soft but also breathable, which was a major plus during those sweltering summer days. One of the key features that stood out for me was the oil- and slip-resistant rubber lug outsole. I work in an environment where there's a lot of dirt and wet surfaces, and these boots really helped me stay grounded, literally. The full-length Micro G foam midsole added a level of cushioning that made my long hours on the job much more comfortable. However, there was one downside – one that I couldn't help but notice after a while. The boots wore down more quickly than I expected, given their price point. But that's a minor issue when you consider the overall level of comfort and support these boots offer. In the end, the Under Armour Coyote Micro G Valsetz Mid Tactical Boots earned a spot in my everyday rotation. They're like a reliable companion on those long, challenging days at work. Highly recommended for anyone who spends a lot of time on their feet. 🔗Under Armour Military Boots: Lightweight Tactical Footwear with Enhanced Comfort and Tractionhttps://preview.redd.it/gmlkcaksx34d1.jpg?width=720&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=811bb34d44fa41340675c3f1e66e598eac68ff0e The Under Armour Men's Micro G Valsetz Tactical Boots are an excellent addition to any tactical gear collection. With their lightweight synthetic leather and textile upper, these boots are both durable and breathable, making them the perfect choice for those long days on the job. The welded forefoot overlay and molded TPU toe cap provide added protection, ensuring your feet are secure and well-protected at all times. The easy on/off features of these boots, with pull loops on the heel and tongue, make them a breeze to slip on and off, even after a long day on your feet. The anti-fatigue and anti-microbial molded Contoura Support footbed provides all-day comfort, absorbing shock and keeping your feet feeling great even after hours of use. The upgraded outsole, with its durable oil and slip-resistant rubber compound, ensures that you have the traction you need to stay on your feet, even in the most challenging of environments. The full-length Micro G foam midsole provides the ultimate in responsive cushioning, making these boots a standout choice for those who spend their days on their feet. While the Under Armour Men's Micro G Valsetz Tactical Boots have many positives, there are a few drawbacks to consider. Some users have experienced issues with the laces, which can loosen and come untied easily, requiring frequent adjustments. Additionally, the boots are not waterproof, so they may not be the best choice for those working in wet environments. Overall, the Under Armour Men's Micro G Valsetz Tactical Boots are a strong choice for anyone looking for a lightweight, comfortable, and protective work boot. With their durable construction, breathable materials, and excellent traction, these boots are well worth considering as part of your tactical gear collection. Buyer's GuideAdidas military boots are designed to provide comfort, durability, and style in various outdoor conditions. This guide will help you understand the essential features and considerations before purchasing a pair of Adidas military boots. https://preview.redd.it/ix19xwqtx34d1.jpg?width=720&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=99125785914c60b4f96b7581973b72c02cc57da8 Material and ConstructionAdidas military boots come in various materials such as leather, synthetic materials, and canvas. The choice of material depends on the level of water resistance, breathability, and strength required for the intended use.Water ResistanceWater resistance is essential for military boots, especially if they are meant for outdoor activities in wet or muddy conditions. Look for boots with a water-resistant coating or membrane that will keep your feet dry. https://preview.redd.it/5rye642ux34d1.jpg?width=720&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=baa5385a5cf47d7b0def84dd9a584e02ad7e8873 Comfort and FitAdidas military boots should provide adequate support and comfort, especially for prolonged use. Check the boot's interior for cushioning, arch support, and breathability. The fit should be snug, but not too tight, allowing for some wiggle room in the toe area and enough room around the ankle.Traction and GripTraction and grip are essential for outdoor activities, such as hiking or camping. Look for Adidas military boots with a non-slip sole and good grip, especially if you plan to use them on wet or uneven terrains. https://preview.redd.it/sk9xq7fux34d1.jpg?width=720&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=c1de79c677b4752ea94000605fdfe5f6e0bf84f0 Ease of Cleaning and MaintenanceMilitary boots need to be durable and easy to clean, especially when used in muddy or dirty conditions. Look for Adidas boots with features like a removable footbed for easy cleaning and waterproof materials that can quickly dry after getting wet.Brand ReputationAdidas is a well-renowned brand known for its durable and high-quality products. When considering purchasing Adidas military boots, always choose a reputable dealer to ensure you get an authentic and high-quality product.Adidas military boots are a great option for those seeking comfort, durability, and style in their outdoor gear. To ensure you're getting the best fit and features for your intended use, always consider the material, water resistance, comfort, traction, ease of cleaning, and brand reputation before making a purchase. https://preview.redd.it/b2yumfrux34d1.jpg?width=720&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=7fc5b58bf7b9e6fce482c3d4824d62a62e5cb5bc FAQAre Adidas Military Boots suitable for outdoor activities?Yes, Adidas Military Boots are designed for outdoor activities. They feature water-resistant materials, reinforced stitching, and a durable sole that provides excellent grip on various terrains. Their design allows for comfortable wear during long walks and hikes.What are the primary features of Adidas Military Boots?The primary features of Adidas Military Boots include:
What sizes do Adidas Military Boots come in?Adidas Military Boots are available in various sizes, from men's and women's EU sizes 36-48, to ensure a proper fit for a wide range of customers.How do I care for Adidas Military Boots to prolong their lifespan?To prolong the lifespan of Adidas Military Boots, follow these care instructions:
Can I wear Adidas Military Boots for more than just outdoor activities?Yes, Adidas Military Boots can also be worn as fashion statement footwear. They make a great addition to casual outfits, offering both durability and style.As an Amazon™ Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. |
2024.06.02 09:02 _theFlautist_ Umm, meh…but eh?!A few takeaways & comparisons on Choice and Add-Ons:
 | I’ve been with Ipsy a LONG time: it got me into makeup and skincare in a big way and I like to reflect on the experience so I don’t get super disappointed, ripped off and feel like the company is pertinent. Here’s my breakdown after Choice today and the inevitable “pondering” once it’s just behind me: Overall- Choice felt LAZY this month, but usually does post icon. I’ve gotten that Il Makiage Palette TWICE in the last year’s BoxyCharm. So tired of seeing it - or a Refreshments Body Gel. Like, I’ve watched you, Ipsy, SUPER lower the price on some of these things so many times! I feel like it’s just a way to get rid of old stock: Context Skin, Beauty for Real, Huda’s dried out Mascara, I’m looking at you. And the PH Lip Gloss was a money grab. It’s not Claire’s, right? —————- ON the BRIGHTSIDE~ + I AM happy about the Glow Peptide Serum: I’ve tried the whole line, but not this one. The Dew Drops & Plum Plump are my everyday staples; the Strawberry Pore Drops, Guava Eye Cream, Sunscreen and Dark Spot Cream didn’t do much outside basic moisture. + Glow Avocado Cleanser: this ceramide heavy cleanser is IT for irritated, stressed, and exfoliated skin. Can’t wait to gift this along with my seal of approval. + Briogio Hair Mist: sounds light for summer, yay! ++ add-on Wet Brush: needed one and love that it’s so compact, too. +/- Context Eyeshadow Pencil: these guys are still in business? Likely it’ll probably pull too warm, but I love a decent single step eye. Hopefully better than the sticky, too light/sparkly shadows seen in Glam Bag this year and not as dry/old as the Mally sticks in the shop recently. Definitely didn’t want another off tasting sparkly lip gloss pair, so eh. And the Context Lipsticks are tiny, too soft and always peachy. +/-Wander Powder Foundation: if this works like a compact setting powder, I guess that’s okay. But I question such a limited shade range. While the Chartreuse palette a few months ago was unique, it was fairly dry and I haven’t loved much else of theirs except the Glotion Highlighter from 2021. -Resell or rehome, Feel Lactic Acid Night Serum: nothing tops the experience of the Ole Henrikson Dewtopia from a few months back. And other than being loved for niche, targeted formulations (ie hemp enzymatic cleanser and facial oil,) this brand is in the rear view mirror. submitted by _theFlautist_ to Ipsy [link] [comments] |
2024.06.02 09:01 Count-Daring243 Best Adjustable Bungee Cords
 | submitted by Count-Daring243 to u/Count-Daring243 [link] [comments] https://preview.redd.it/ulecq0v3x34d1.jpg?width=720&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=97674543ddc12cc5a02de9d48a0045baa9a62329 Introducing the ultimate solution for your storage and transportation needs, our roundup of adjustable bungee cords is perfect for keeping your items secure while on the move. Don't settle for a less flexible option; explore the best choices in today's market and discover the perfect bungee cord for your needs. The Top 19 Best Adjustable Bungee Cords
Reviews🔗Stretchy Adjustable Bungee Cords for Secure Straps (4 Pack)https://preview.redd.it/vxxn88a4x34d1.jpg?width=720&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=305aa2eedd91c756f05a7cf8867a878febf51b27 The Houseables Bungee Cords with Hooks have become a trusty companion in my daily life. Their 48-inch length ensures that I can secure even the heftiest objects without having to worry about them slipping away. The premium-grade rubber construction adds durability and resistance to stretching, guaranteeing these cords will stay strong for a long time. The most impressive feature is the stretch capacity of these bungee cords, which can extend from 4 feet to a remarkable 10 feet. I've found that the extra length allows for better shock absorption, making it easier to manage heavy loads and maintain a smooth and safe transfer. One of the things I appreciate the most is the adjustability of these cords. They can be easily manipulated and tightened to hold large items in place, while also being simple to release when needed. The flat hooks are a game-changer, as they lie better and create a more reliable attachment point compared to traditional round ones. However, there is one minor drawback to these cords - the bright yellow color may not be to everyone's taste. Some may prefer a more subdued hue. Despite this, the overall performance and convenience of the Houseables Bungee Cords with Hooks make them a great choice for anyone in need of reliable and versatile straps for securing heavy items. 🔗Adjustable Heavy Duty Bungee Cords for Versatile Cargo Holdinghttps://preview.redd.it/5tfyf5t4x34d1.jpg?width=720&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=0ab15ad1695fc87a16794e19c3c9cdb61e1f64ca The Hampton Products Keeper 06180 Heavy-Duty Bungee Cord is a versatile and dependable product that truly stands out in the market. With its premium rubber lining on the inside, it has an impressive 10% more rubber content than conventional cords, ensuring optimal performance and long-lasting durability. One of the most prominent features of this bungee cord is its professional-grade construction. The dichromate steel hooks at each end provide outstanding resistance against bending under pressure and are resistant to corrosion. Moreover, the material is designed to withstand harsh weather conditions and UV rays, making it perfect for outdoor use. Another excellent aspect of this bungee cord is its expansive adjustability. It stretches excellently for your cargo needs, making it a versatile and convenient choice for securing various items. The durable design ensures that the cord stretches perfectly over your cargo without compromising its strength. However, like any product, there are a couple of cons. While the bungee cord is well-constructed, it can be a bit tricky to adjust, which might cause some inconvenience during use. Additionally, the steel hooks can be a bit sharp, which might require some extra care while handling. Overall, this Hampton Products Keeper 06180 Heavy-Duty Bungee Cord is a remarkable product that is perfect for securing cargo and making your life easier. Its premium-quality construction, durability, and versatility make it a standout choice in the market. So, if you're in the market for a reliable and robust bungee cord, look no further than this exceptional product. 🔗Adjustable Bungee Cord with Patented Adjustable Hookhttps://preview.redd.it/z8oiaky4x34d1.jpg?width=720&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=1cb6f16013f392d588e4dcb22be92f764ecce341 The Monkey Fingers Bungee Cord has been an absolute game-changer in my daily life. As an avid adventurer, I've had to deal with various tie-down situations, and this adjustable bungee cord has made my life so much easier. The unique, patented adjustable hook is not only practical but also makes it the last bungee cord I'll ever need to buy. One of my favorite features is the ease of use and adjustability. Whether I'm working on a DIY project or going on a boating trip, this bungee cord can be quickly adjusted to fit my needs. Its length can be adjusted from 6 inches to 60 inches, and the marine-grade rubber core ensures it's strong and durable enough to handle any task. However, there is one downside - it only comes in one size. I wish they offered a longer size for even more versatility. Overall, the Monkey Fingers Bungee Cord is a reliable, easy-to-use, and adaptable tool that has become an essential part of my outdoor adventures. 🔗Versatile Premium Bungee Cord Multi-Packhttps://preview.redd.it/29zz8i95x34d1.jpg?width=720&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=469b96613f3799c91923d8fbc0ee92c2f5dd8ff7 I recently tried out the Keeper Bungee Cord Variety Pack, and I must say, it's been a game-changer in my daily life. This pack of 12 different bungee cords offers a wide range of options, ensuring you have the perfect cord for any situation. The 25cm, 46cm, 60cm, 80cm, and 90cm cords make it versatile and useful for various tasks. But what really stood out for me is the premium quality of the cords. They are made from top-tier, long-lasting rubber that ensures they won't snap or lose their strength over time. The protective coating is a thoughtful feature that resists corrosion and won't chip my paint. Plus, the heavy gauge steel hooks are dependable and easy to use. However, one downside I faced was with the mini cords. They were a bit too small for my needs, so I had to use them sparingly. But overall, the Keeper Bungee Cord Variety Pack was an excellent investment, providing me with a range of high-quality cords that have made my life easier. 🔗Versatile and Safe Bungee Cords for ATV, Truck, and Outdoor Accessorieshttps://preview.redd.it/t9sjgin5x34d1.jpg?width=720&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=4987cb4278b8a711546a0975a354e8bca2ca7109 As an avid camper, I found the Loop Rope Campers Pack to be a game-changer. Say goodbye to those pesky bungee cords that always seem to wear themselves out and end up with an unsightly mess. This Loop Rope system is not only safer, but also incredibly easy to use. The loops evenly placed on the rope eliminate the need for complex knots, while the double sided stainless steel clips secure your cargo perfectly. I appreciate the versatility of this product. No matter what you're trying to secure, whether it's a boat, a mattress, camping gear, or even drying clothes, this Loop Rope system does the job with ease. The different lengths of clips make it even more suitable for various applications. However, as with all products, it's not without its small drawbacks. The clips can be a bit difficult to attach at times, and it might take a bit of force to stretch the rope to the desired tension. Despite this, the pros certainly outweigh the cons, making the Loop Rope Campers Pack an indispensable addition to any camper's gear. 🔗Versatile Adjustable Bungee Cord with UV Protectionhttps://preview.redd.it/4tsv8vv5x34d1.jpg?width=720&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=031a5b4327e544027a1f41d4bac5dd4e78e77458 Using the Danik Hook Adjustable Bungee Cord has been a game-changer in my outdoor adventures. The adjustability feature allows you to set the length to your preferred range, from 6" to 48" unstretched. Its durability is evident with the UV-protected hooks and bungee, ensuring longevity and protection against the harsh elements. One of the things I appreciate the most is the versatility of this product. It can be used in various settings, such as boating or camping, without any hassle. The option to swap out Bungee cords for 5/32" - 3/8" diameter ropes or parachute cord makes it even more adaptable to your needs. Despite its great features, there's one downside: the Danik Hook Adjustable Bungee Cord can be a bit challenging to tighten the bungee cord and adjust the length. However, once you get the hang of it, it becomes a smooth process. Overall, this Made in the USA adjustable bungee cord has made my outdoor experiences more convenient, and I highly recommend it for those seeking a strong, customizable, and adjustable bungee cord for their adventures. 🔗National Hardware Adjustable Bungee - The Ultimate Cargo Securing Solutionhttps://preview.redd.it/w8lj1xa6x34d1.jpg?width=720&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=8f764521f03a0a5b3a4db3171bd5556ccd8622dd When I'm out exploring, I like to have a bungee that can handle anything thrown my way – and that's exactly what National Hardware's Adjustable Bungee offers. With carabiner hooks that can be used as tie-down straps or in place of ratchet straps, it's the only bungee I'll ever need. The adjustable length from 9-in to 60-in allows me to secure my cargo without worrying about it shifting or being tossed around. The slip-resistant securing system and easy-to-use mounting feature also make it a reliable option for garage organization and securing sports balls on shelves. One of my favorite features is the interchangeable carabiners – I can swap them out for S-hooks or quick-links depending on what I need to secure. Plus, the product comes with two adjustable bungees, which is double the amount of security for my adventures. Overall, this bungee is a must-have for any explorer. It's easy to use, secure, and versatile, making it the perfect addition to any vehicle or outdoor excursion. 🔗Versatile and Durable Adjustable Cargo Net - Ideal for Outdoor Use and All Weather Conditionshttps://preview.redd.it/xgow8km6x34d1.jpg?width=720&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=79cc2d5fcdcc248a4240206e97a3434e0160b7f2 I recently got my hands on the Flex-Web Adjustable Cargo Net, and let me tell you, it's been a game-changer. This 72-inch net ensures I can safely secure my gear while on the go. The unique feature of this net is its six adjustable arms, secured to a central powder-coated ring. It allows for a full adjustable net, perfect for those unpredictable cargo changes. The ABS plastic hook ends are a fantastic addition, as they prevent scratching surfaces and stay secure during transportation. One of the things I appreciate most is the ability of each arm to stretch twice their length, making it easy to accommodate various cargo sizes. And with its UV, Chemical, Fuel, and Oil Resistance along with waterproof properties, this net is built to withstand all kinds of weather conditions. While it's made in the USA since 2008, it's designed to be versatile, suitable for ATVs, motorcycles, UTVs, trucks, trailers - basically, anything you'd need a secure cargo net for. It's truly a fantastic product, and I'd highly recommend it to anyone in need of a durable and reliable bungee cord. 🔗Premium Adjustable Bungee Cords with Strong Steel Hooks and UV Protectionhttps://preview.redd.it/ddjtcg57x34d1.jpg?width=720&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=dc25854739432f354370df1ba385c93f2b69d096 I've been using the SmartStraps Premium Adjustable Bungee Cords for a while now, and they've served my needs pretty well. The super strong cord is definitely more durable than the standard bungee cords I've used in the past. The adjustable feature is a game-changer, eliminating the need for multiple length cords. All you need is one bungee cord that can adapt to various situations. However, I did notice that the cord's elasticity might degrade over time, especially in extreme weather conditions. Also, the steel hooks are not the best when it comes to scratch-resistance on delicate surfaces. But overall, these bungee cords are pretty convenient and useful for various situations. 🔗25 ft. Round Stretch Adjustable Bungee Cordshttps://preview.redd.it/x8uyjn97x34d1.jpg?width=720&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=79c5d101f723a0243a1f531f391ec7687e0b9dc7 The Haul-Master 25 ft. Round Stretch Cord with Adjustable Hooks has become quite the life saver in my day-to-day activities. It's like having a superhero sidekick who's always there to help you secure and manage your cargo. Whether it's tying down a floppy hot tub tarp or securing a trailer cover through the winter, this bungee cord is the perfect tool for the job. One of the most impressive features of this product is its adjustable length. It's like having a chameleon that can change its size on command. With the simple twist of a hook, I can easily adjust the cord to reach any length I need. This flexibility has turned what could be a cumbersome task into a breeze. However, there's one downside I've noticed with this bungee cord. Despite its durability and easy-to-use design, the outer jacket seems to have a slight tendency to fade over time. Sure, it's not a major issue, but I would love to see a product that can withstand all the elements, not just some. Overall, the Haul-Master 25 ft. Round Stretch Cord with Adjustable Hooks is a fantastic product. Its adaptability and strength make it a versatile tool in my arsenal, and I'm sure it will continue to come in handy for many projects to come. Despite the minor flaw, I would highly recommend this bungee cord to anyone in need of a reliable tie-down solution. 🔗High Quality Orange Adjustable Bungee Cords (36") for Durable Holdhttps://preview.redd.it/gwclgkq7x34d1.jpg?width=720&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=1b7e739de02a0f775841485b73ccdcfac7e03359 As someone who's had the pleasure of using a set of Keeper Bungee Cords, I must say, they're a game changer. The vibrant orange color sure catches the eye and makes it easy to spot in any environment. And boy, do they live up to the "durable outer jacket" claim. I've left them out in the sun for days, and not once have they shown any signs of wear. The industrial-strength design is quite impressive too. The hooks are definitely larger than your average bungee cord, which means fewer scratches on my belongings. I particularly appreciate that they're corrosion-resistant, ensuring they'll last a lifetime. However, there's one thing I wish was different - the thickness. At 0.374 inches, it can sometimes be a bit too thick for certain tasks, making it a bit cumbersome to use. But overall, the Keeper Bungee Cords are a fantastic investment for those who need a reliable and sturdy solution for securing their goods. 🔗Durable Heavy Duty Adjustable Bungee Straps for Camping and Outdoor Usehttps://preview.redd.it/mhe6zq98x34d1.jpg?width=720&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=33dde90181f498c5524dcbb2de536a534d33d061 I recently gave Axemax's Heavy Duty Bungee Cords a try and have to say, they impressed me. The color-coding feature made it a breeze to organize my belongings, and I loved the variety of sizes they offer. The durable rubber and cross-woven latex material held up to some rough use, and the UV resistance means these cords will keep their color even after spending time outside. On the downside, I found the hook design could be a bit more robust. A couple of times, I had issues with the hooks breaking or loosening under pressure. However, this issue was outweighed by the convenience of having a carry bag for easy storage and retrieval of the cords. All in all, these adjustable bungee cords make a useful addition to any outdoor adventure or work situation, providing flexibility and durability. I'd definitely recommend them to my friends! 🔗Premium Adjustable Bungee Cords for Versatile Luggage Supporthttps://preview.redd.it/r9uqhmj8x34d1.jpg?width=720&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=16535e8ddef3ef2ee1caffc6764d75d30c8b0a49 I recently tried out the MOLADRI Black Adjustable Bungee Cords with Hooks Set, and I have to say, they've become a lifesaver in my daily life. These bungee cords are incredibly versatile, offering multiple uses such as securing luggage to the roof of my car or holding down a picnic tablecloth during a windy outdoor meal. One striking feature that stood out to me is their adjustability. The length of these cords can be easily adapted to fit a wide range of situations, making them an essential item for anyone on the go. The flat, heavy-duty design also impressed me, as it not only absorbed shock from bumps and turns but also evenly distributed the load, improving the safety of my cargo. However, while the flat design is a plus for securing heavy objects, it does make it difficult to use these bungee cords for less substantial items. Additionally, the metal hooks at the ends of the cords add extra durability, but they can be a bit tricky to untangle when storing them. Overall, the MOLADRI Black Adjustable Bungee Cords with Hooks Set has become an indispensable part of my daily routine, thanks to their versatility and durability. Despite the occasional struggles with untangling the hooks, the benefits far outweigh the inconveniences, making this set a wise purchase for anyone in need of a reliable and adaptable bungee cord. 🔗High Strength Adjustable Bungee Cords with Hookshttps://preview.redd.it/c3ryyg89x34d1.jpg?width=720&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=7edfbcc768f4ef490bb5a67834768469b4ae54fe I recently tried out the Monkey Fingers Adjustable Bungee Cords, and let me tell you, they're a game-changer for anyone who needs to keep their cargo secure. The bright red color definitely stands out, making it easy to see even in low-light situations. The 2-pack is perfect for keeping one in the car and one on your boat or ATV. The adjustability of the bungee cords is truly a lifesaver, letting me quickly switch between lengths depending on the load at hand. The hooks are sturdy, making it easy to secure even the heaviest loads, and the bungee cords themselves are incredibly durable, withstanding harsh sun and salt water without any issues. My only complaint is that the hooks could use a slightly larger size for securing cargo on ATVs. Overall, these are the best bungee cords I've ever tried, and I highly recommend them! . Buyer's GuideAdjustable bungee cords are versatile and practical tools that can be used for a wide range of purposes. They come in various widths, lengths, and capacities, making them suitable for different applications.Important Features1. Stretch Capacityhttps://preview.redd.it/lfp9yhuax34d1.jpg?width=720&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=a7ff8addd0f24e9adf3f4f66aeb5dfed5d47f6b1 The stretch capacity of an adjustable bungee cord is the maximum distance it can stretch without breaking. This is an important consideration when choosing the right bungee cord for your needs. For smaller loads, a lower stretch capacity will suffice, while for heavier loads, a higher stretch capacity is required. 2. DiameterThe diameter of an adjustable bungee cord affects its strength and flexibility. A wider cord is generally stronger, but more inflexible, while a narrower cord is more flexible but less strong. Choose a bungee cord's diameter based on the load it will be supporting and the angles it will need to stretch at.3. Coated or UncoatedAdjustable bungee cords can either be coated or uncoated. Coated cords are more resistant to wear and tear, making them suitable for heavy-duty applications, while uncoated cords are more flexible and lightweight, making them suitable for light-duty applications.4. Quality and DurabilityTo ensure the longevity of your adjustable bungee cord, choose one made from high-quality materials and built for durability. Look for reinforced end fittings and sturdy construction. https://preview.redd.it/4arzjibbx34d1.jpg?width=720&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=c6e49fa20dc7964cf72843e0a9d6fc8dd6c3d145 Considerations Before Buying1. How You Will Use the Bungee CordConsider the specific application for your adjustable bungee cord. Will it be used to secure a load to a vehicle, to hold two objects together, or for stretching exercises? Understanding how you will use the bungee cord will help you choose the right one with the appropriate stretch capacity and diameter.2. BudgetAdjustable bungee cords come in a wide range of prices, depending on their size, strength, and quality. Determine your budget before making a purchase, and consider the bungee cord's expected lifespan and suitability for your applications. Remember, cheaper options might not always be the best value.3. Brand Reputationhttps://preview.redd.it/g37l8ckbx34d1.jpg?width=720&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=7a720f58177e61675d9f9ba77068cd0c9c91ab6b Some brands have better quality control and produce more durable adjustable bungee cords than others. Research the brand's reputation before making a purchase, and look for positive reviews and experiences from other users. General Advice and Precautions1. Always Read the InstructionsBefore using an adjustable bungee cord, always read the manufacturer's instructions for proper handling and usage. This can help you avoid accidents and damage to your load or the bungee cord itself.2. Avoid OverstretchingDo not overstretch your adjustable bungee cord, as this can cause it to snap and potentially cause injury. Make sure to secure the bungee cord appropriately and only stretch it as far as it is designed to stretch. https://preview.redd.it/k8ufekubx34d1.jpg?width=720&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=9bb32e139d5d303d73dbd4dcbf7742227f214e46 3. Keep the Cord Organized and Tangled-FreeA tangled or knotted bungee cord can be difficult to deal with and can even damage the cord. Make sure to keep your adjustable bungee cord organized and untangled to extend its lifespan and maintain its strength and flexibility.4. Choose the Right Bungee Cord for the JobUsing the wrong bungee cord for the job can lead to accidents, damage to your load, and even personal injury. Always choose the appropriate bungee cord based on your load's weight, the distance it needs to stretch, and the angles involved in the stretching.FAQWhat are adjustable bungee cords?Adjustable bungee cords are elastic ropes that can be adjusted in length, making them ideal for various purposes. They are often made of durable materials like polyester or rubber and typically come with hooks or loops for easy attachment.What are some common uses for adjustable bungee cords?
How do I choose the right adjustable bungee cord for my needs?Consider factors like the length of the cord, the weight it needs to hold, and the material it's made from. Look for adjustable bungee cords with strong hooks or loops for secure attachment. Additionally, high-quality materials will result in longer-lasting products.What are some tips for using adjustable bungee cords?
How long should adjustable bungee cords last?The lifespan of adjustable bungee cords depends on the quality of the materials and how they are used and maintained. High-quality bungee cords made from durable materials like polyester or rubber can last several years if taken care of properly.Are there any safety concerns when using adjustable bungee cords?Yes, it is essential to use adjustable bungee cords safely. Always check the maximum load capacity before applying tension, properly attach the cord to prevent slipping, and inspect the cord for signs of wear or damage before each use. Proper storage (in a dry place) can also help prolong the life of the bungee cord and ensure safe use.As an Amazon™ Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. |
2024.06.02 08:56 misterflocka Is the Bible the only self help book you need?
I have read the entire Bible over the years. I read the entire Old Testament front to cover in 2020. I read the entire New Testament in 2023. It helped give me perspective as a Christian on why Jesus came to fulfill the law.
I feel like reading the Bible is good - only some sections though. It’s hard to get immersed in it probably because I don’t take special time every day and just binge read every once in a while. I think the purpose of reading the Bible in the 21st century is having quiet intimate time with God - I can look up any verse on the internet quickly but I’m not immersed in the word as well if I go that route.
I read many self help books over the past year. Ones I’ve completed include:
When is good enough with the self help books, should I just focus on the Bible?
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I feel like reading the Bible is good - only some sections though. It’s hard to get immersed in it probably because I don’t take special time every day and just binge read every once in a while. I think the purpose of reading the Bible in the 21st century is having quiet intimate time with God - I can look up any verse on the internet quickly but I’m not immersed in the word as well if I go that route.
I read many self help books over the past year. Ones I’ve completed include:
- The 7 habits of highly effective people
- The millionaire next door
- Getting things done
- Feel good productivity
- Building a non anxious life
- How to get a date worth keeping
- How to be a 3% man
When is good enough with the self help books, should I just focus on the Bible?
2024.06.02 08:50 Actual-Tradition-233 [f4a/gm] the witches doll
My name is shemi dreamer. And i am....was a witch. over 2000 years ago i was well beloved in my village, i was adored and beloved before i healed their sick, took care of there animals and children, defended them from malicious partys and dangerous animals and was friendly. All i asked for in return was to be able to mess with them whenever i wanted. Prank them, do small curses to make funny stuff happen... sure some found me annoying, but i was never malicious.....then the witch trials happened. When it reached my village, at first everyone protested it, and protected me.... but they sewed doubt about me, and slowly they turned Agenst me...... the thing about witches is we can't be killed. Our souls will just find a new, recently dead body and revive us.....so they started trapping our souls. Through some means, they tricked our souls into thinking objects were dead bodies. And since a object can't die... we're forever stuck. I was trapped in a plush anthropomorphic fox. Trapped in complete as it for over 2000 years. But I wasn't just doing nothing...i slowly collected mana in the air over the course of the 2000 years untill i finally had enough....i had been past around over the years. First to guard me in case I managed to escape...but as people stopped believing in witches, i became a myth, just a artifact from a old time....then that was forgotten and i was now just a toy passed down through generations...finally it was my last family....i finally had enough but..... when i activated the soul swapping spell, i was handed to this womens daughter instead of her! Now im in a little girls body, and i can't just leave.....but it's better then being a plush i suppose.
(Hiya! If your still reading your probably interested! I'd be playing the witch(obviously) in the little girls body and you'd play the original little girl trapped in the doll, and her family. We can discuss more on pms)
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(Hiya! If your still reading your probably interested! I'd be playing the witch(obviously) in the little girls body and you'd play the original little girl trapped in the doll, and her family. We can discuss more on pms)