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2024.06.09 08:07 Beneficial-Ad-2418 F2P/Demo Bombing Best Thing To Happen To This Game
This F2P/Demo thing is the best problem to ever happen to this game. I have never witnessed this amount of cope from a gaming community in my entire life, like holy s...
This way, IM might even thought of that, people will always blame the F2P problem for the reason why the game has bad reviews and not its horrible gameplay. It protects it from the harsh truth, of why most people left this game. All these thousands of players bought the game, they had no F2P problems. Why did they leave if the game is sooooo good and not boring at all?!
The most annoying part of this dilemma is, that this community thinks the game will be received positively outside of the F2P/Demo dilemma. You are in the MINORITY if you think this game is amazing. People like SpudHunter will always say good things about the game, while complaining about it every 2 seconds. Because he NEEDS this game to pop-off. Mofo probably hasn't watched his own VoDs, where he was constantly stating how you can't out-skill people. You don't need to be a psychology major to see this either, if someone truly likes a game or likes the fact it tripples the audience numbers = money earned. He is a Quake player, you can't tell me this amount of low level of skill requirement ticks his box. The game is BORING if you come from a background of true skill, I don't care what he sais, it is all about the audience numbers.
This game had a player base, and people went away because it got super boring, on top of balancing issues. The ranked system and its focus on loot ruined the entire game too. Top 100 Ranger here, it was 0 fun from start to finish but I wanted to prove it to myself before I quit for other games.
People just left the game in thousands because it was too good and they needed a break from the crazy levels of dopamine this game provided with its super engaging PvE system of run in, run out, hit.
Did I mention how amazing the Cylops boss with its falling stones is? That is peak game design right there, how can anyone quit this game. This game truly deserved fantastic reviews on Steam, but only the F2P wording got in its way, what a shame. It would definitely not have been rated negatively at all, it is that good. See you in the dungeon boys.
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This way, IM might even thought of that, people will always blame the F2P problem for the reason why the game has bad reviews and not its horrible gameplay. It protects it from the harsh truth, of why most people left this game. All these thousands of players bought the game, they had no F2P problems. Why did they leave if the game is sooooo good and not boring at all?!
The most annoying part of this dilemma is, that this community thinks the game will be received positively outside of the F2P/Demo dilemma. You are in the MINORITY if you think this game is amazing. People like SpudHunter will always say good things about the game, while complaining about it every 2 seconds. Because he NEEDS this game to pop-off. Mofo probably hasn't watched his own VoDs, where he was constantly stating how you can't out-skill people. You don't need to be a psychology major to see this either, if someone truly likes a game or likes the fact it tripples the audience numbers = money earned. He is a Quake player, you can't tell me this amount of low level of skill requirement ticks his box. The game is BORING if you come from a background of true skill, I don't care what he sais, it is all about the audience numbers.
This game had a player base, and people went away because it got super boring, on top of balancing issues. The ranked system and its focus on loot ruined the entire game too. Top 100 Ranger here, it was 0 fun from start to finish but I wanted to prove it to myself before I quit for other games.
- Sitting on the floor for minutes to cast 2-3 spells is crazy.
- This should at least get trippled in speed, it is not like you can sit in a corner mid-fight. Or, even better, get replaced by a cooldown system where your spells recover at a medium rate as long as you are out of combat automatically. Focus should be fun gameplay, not tedious realism in a fantasy game rofl.
- HP-Pools of mobs are way too high. Headshotting a normal-level skeleton takes literally 6 hits into the head.
- Boss HP is fine. Everything else should get a severe hit. 3 headshots to kill that same skeleton would increase the PvP engagement, and decrease the tedious levels of boring PvE.
- What? The game is hard? Bait attack -> move away -> move in for hit -> repeat - Yeah, really hard. No brother, repeating this mind-numbing sequence 6 times to kill an enemy which will guarantee not drop anything worthwhile is not respecting the players' time, it drives me nuts. You are literally losing brain cells in this game with how the PvE is designed. 90% of the mobs are dealt with the same pattern, drop nothing and take way too long to kill.
- Decrease HP pools of mobs drastically. Bosses, and sub-bosses are fine, but a stupid ice skeleton shouldn't tank nearly as much. If these mobs need to waste so much of my time, I need them to carry good loot occasionally.
- Yes, faster mob kill times will increase the risk of 3rd party fights. Killing 3 skeletons with 2 headshots each, is WAY MORE FUN than 1 skeleton with 6. Increase numbers then, but decrease their life.
- Decrease HP pools of mobs drastically. Bosses, and sub-bosses are fine, but a stupid ice skeleton shouldn't tank nearly as much. If these mobs need to waste so much of my time, I need them to carry good loot occasionally.
- Why is all the crazy good loot tunneled into bosses? Why can't you get lucky and find a unique sword on a table, or on one of these damage-sponge zombies/skeletons? Just so "WOW MOMENTS" happen out of nowhere. It is fun to be surprised. Knowing nothing will drop, but you have to kill that skeleton is boring. I had EMPTY bags until I went into hell, because it wasn't even worth looting the stupid chests most of the time. This is NOT fun.
- Add small percentages on mobs and loot locations, where you can get something crazy with a very low chance for that to happen. These dungeons are full of enemies, nobody went down there and survived. There should 100% be treasures to be found outside of boss rooms or key doors. Those should simply have a higher chance to drop, not be the only source for it.
- We don't need 10000 maps, we need combat mechanics so we can have some level of skill expression
- Nothing more to say. Add parrying, blocking to more stuff so people can have epic fights. Don't go Mordhau levels, but get inspired by those games, do something...
- How about get some weight into the movement system? People change directions instantly. People in full plates literally put their crosshairs back and touch the floor with their backs while moving at the same time.
- Speaks for itself. There is no reason for any character to go down into limbo stance and come back up. Wtf is this. This is a projectile-based game, and the models couldn't juke more stupidly.
People just left the game in thousands because it was too good and they needed a break from the crazy levels of dopamine this game provided with its super engaging PvE system of run in, run out, hit.
Did I mention how amazing the Cylops boss with its falling stones is? That is peak game design right there, how can anyone quit this game. This game truly deserved fantastic reviews on Steam, but only the F2P wording got in its way, what a shame. It would definitely not have been rated negatively at all, it is that good. See you in the dungeon boys.
2024.06.09 07:48 patthebummy Has anyone ever successfully gotten their thumb sucking babies to switch to pacifiers?
Hi, I’m the mom of a 4mo baby who has sucked her thumb since the moment she was born (literally was sucking her thumb before we were even transported into our recovery room). At the beginning I tried to wait to offer her a pacifier because I was super worried about nipple confusion/bad latch, but she ended up being a super intense comfort nurser so I gave her a paci so I could get her off the boob. The thumb sucking was kind of nice at first because if she dropped the paci during the middle of the night, she would just find her thumb and be passed back out, which led to her sleeping thru the night since she was born. Then as time went on she discovered her hands as all babies do, and she would pull the paci out of her mouth and chew on her hands. After she discovered her hands she stopped taking the paci altogether, but wasn’t a full fledged thumb sucker. Now she is fully on board with sucking her thumb and will not take a paci at all, and I’m still diligently trying everyday to offer it to her. I’m super nervous because my sister is 17 years old and still sucks her thumb which has caused tons of damage to her teeth. I’ve also heard from others that they continued to suck their thumbs into teenage years as well, and some even say that they wake up sucking their thumbs to this day. I guess enough of me rambling, am I in too deep? Is it even possible or worth my time to keep trying to get her to take a pacifier?? Or should I just accept defeat and let her suck her thumb. Idk what to do
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2024.06.09 07:47 Real-Deal-05 Good Memories
I seen a post earlier about an ex, and it reminded me of some good times 😋
My ex was a supporter of me being her sissy bitch, and during the beginning I felt the excitement and thrill of it all. Which made it no problem to rise to the occasion, however time went by and the results were pretty clear of which path I was headed.
I remember the feeling of trying to get hard, foreplay and all . Breathes... I couldn't get a rise. She looked so annoyed and said "just use the strap-on and we'll figure it out later,"... The way it felt to strap that belt and then find a rhythm was humbling. I think I even tried to talk about like not doing the cages and tight clothes anymore. But she actually talked me back into not being so worried.
Fast forward a few months or maybe a year, we are having friends over and having a fire. We are all drinking and talking about all kinds of things. Between my ex and her friend the subject came up some how or another about "whiskey dick" and how it's lame they as women miss out on a sex. My ex giggled and said out loud in front of all that, "Ohh that happens sometimes, and when it does I have no problems using that strap on to do the job_
This were "Vanilla" friends and I felt my whole body blush as they laughed at the idea, I don't blame her I think it worth the laughs. But the way she totally through that out there made me curious what she actually talked about in private. Which was a curious thought if which is worse... The public manner of dropping it flat or her in private detailing the fact I was losing my masculinity even then
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My ex was a supporter of me being her sissy bitch, and during the beginning I felt the excitement and thrill of it all. Which made it no problem to rise to the occasion, however time went by and the results were pretty clear of which path I was headed.
I remember the feeling of trying to get hard, foreplay and all . Breathes... I couldn't get a rise. She looked so annoyed and said "just use the strap-on and we'll figure it out later,"... The way it felt to strap that belt and then find a rhythm was humbling. I think I even tried to talk about like not doing the cages and tight clothes anymore. But she actually talked me back into not being so worried.
Fast forward a few months or maybe a year, we are having friends over and having a fire. We are all drinking and talking about all kinds of things. Between my ex and her friend the subject came up some how or another about "whiskey dick" and how it's lame they as women miss out on a sex. My ex giggled and said out loud in front of all that, "Ohh that happens sometimes, and when it does I have no problems using that strap on to do the job_
This were "Vanilla" friends and I felt my whole body blush as they laughed at the idea, I don't blame her I think it worth the laughs. But the way she totally through that out there made me curious what she actually talked about in private. Which was a curious thought if which is worse... The public manner of dropping it flat or her in private detailing the fact I was losing my masculinity even then
2024.06.09 07:46 SeanLuvKetchup Ryzen Vs Intel
So I started building a new pc after letting my brother have my current one (i7-12700KF/3070ti) and I was looking to get a new computer but didn’t know what to get. I’m currently looking at a Ryzen 9-7900x and an Intel i7-14700KF. Both cpus get the same fps besides that the Ryzen has a higher base clock but less cores. My main problem is will it be worth getting one over the other based on upgradability. I plan on Streaming, Game Dev, Gaming, and using blender and play at 1440p and would like to stay above 120fps if you have any recommendations pls drop them I plan on getting the 4070 as my graphics card
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2024.06.09 07:41 Sweet-Count2557 15 Best Places to Get Scientific With Kids in Nyc
 | 15 Best Places to Get Scientific With Kids in Nyc Are you ready to embark on a scientific adventure with your kids in the vibrant city of New York? Well, hold onto your laboratory goggles because we've got a thrilling lineup of the 15 best places where young minds can dive deep into the wonders of science.From interactive exhibits that will leave them in awe to STEM centers that will ignite their curiosity, we've got it all covered. So, put on your thinking caps and get ready to explore a world of discovery and exploration that will captivate both young and young-at-heart.Key TakeawaysThere are several top science museums near NYC, including the New York Hall of Science, American Museum of Natural History, Museum of Illusions, Museum of Mathematics, and Liberty Science Center.These museums offer a range of interactive exhibits, hands-on activities, and educational experiences for kids and adults.In addition to museums, there are also science-centered stores in NYC, such as Astro West and Evolution, where collectors can find minerals, fossils, and unique artifacts.NYC also has STEM centers and maker spaces like Brooklyn Robot Foundry, Beam Center, Robofun, Dazzling Discoveries, and The Geek Forest, which provide STEM education, classes, and workshops for different age groups.New York Hall of ScienceThe New York Hall of Science, located in Flushing, Queens, offers an exciting and interactive experience for both children and adults alike. At the Hall, visitors can explore hands-on exhibits and learn about sustainable farming. With over 400 activities and interactive exhibits, there's something for everyone to enjoy.One of the highlights of the New York Hall of Science is the Connected Worlds exhibit. This immersive experience allows visitors to interact with a digital ecosystem, where their actions have real-time effects on the environment. Kids can learn about the delicate balance of ecosystems and the importance of conservation through this engaging exhibit.Another exciting feature of the Hall is Rocket Park Mini Golf. This 18-hole miniature golf course combines the fun of a game with the educational aspects of space exploration. Each hole is themed after a different rocket or spacecraft, providing a unique learning experience as you make your way through the course.But the New York Hall of Science isn't just about fun and games. It also offers opportunities to learn about sustainable farming through its exhibits. Visitors can explore the Science Barge, a sustainable urban farm powered by renewable energy sources. Here, you can discover how technology can help us live more sustainably and learn about innovative farming techniques.American Museum of Natural HistoryAs we move from exploring the New York Hall of Science, let's now venture into the fascinating world of the American Museum of Natural History. This iconic museum, located on the Upper West Side, offers a multitude of interactive exhibits that will captivate both kids and adults alike. Here are five reasons why the American Museum of Natural History is a must-visit destination for anyone interested in science and exploration:Dinosaur fossils: Step back in time as you come face-to-face with the towering skeletons of T-Rex and Triceratops. The museum's extensive collection of dinosaur fossils is sure to ignite the imagination of young paleontologists.Space exploration: Journey through the cosmos at the Hayden Planetarium, where you can witness breathtaking shows that transport you to distant galaxies. Learn about the wonders of our universe and the latest discoveries in space exploration.Hands-on learning: The museum offers a range of interactive exhibits that allow visitors to engage with scientific concepts firsthand. From the Discovery Room, where kids can touch real specimens, to the Hall of Biodiversity, where they can explore Earth's diverse ecosystems, there are endless opportunities for hands-on learning.Educational programs: The American Museum of Natural History is dedicated to STEM education and offers a variety of programs for students of all ages. From workshops and camps to school field trips, these programs provide engaging and immersive experiences that inspire a love for science and exploration.Special exhibitions: In addition to its permanent collections, the museum regularly hosts traveling exhibitions that bring new and exciting experiences to visitors. From exploring the depths of the ocean to uncovering the mysteries of ancient civilizations, these special exhibitions offer a fresh perspective on the world around us.With its interactive exhibits, educational programs, and captivating displays, the American Museum of Natural History is a treasure trove of scientific knowledge. Whether you're a budding scientist or simply curious about the wonders of the natural world, this museum is sure to leave you in awe.Museum of IllusionsGet ready to be amazed at the Museum of Illusions, where optical illusions come to life and challenge our perception of reality. This unique museum offers a fascinating exploration of the science behind illusions, while providing plenty of fun photo ops for the whole family to enjoy.At the Museum of Illusions, you'll have the opportunity to experience mind-bending illusions that will leave you questioning what you see. From rooms that defy gravity to mirrors that distort your reflection, each exhibit is designed to showcase the tricks our minds can play on us. But don't worry, there's a scientific explanation behind every illusion, and the museum provides explanations to help you understand the science at work.To give you a taste of what you can expect at the Museum of Illusions, here's a sneak peek at some of their most popular exhibits:ExhibitDescriptionScience Behind ItAmes RoomStep into this room and watch as people shrink or grow in size right before your eyes.The room is cleverly designed with distorted walls and floors to create an optical illusion of changing heights.Infinity RoomEnter this room and be captivated by an endless reflection of yourself in every direction.Mirrors are strategically placed to create the illusion of infinite space.Rotating TunnelWalk through this tunnel and feel like you're being spun around, even though you're standing still.The tunnel is designed with a spiral pattern that tricks your brain into perceiving motion.With its combination of entertainment and education, the Museum of Illusions offers a truly unique experience for families looking to have some fun while learning about the science behind illusions. So grab your camera and get ready to explore the fascinating world of optical illusions.Museum of MathematicsAfter exploring the fascinating world of illusions at the Museum of Illusions, it's time to venture into the realm of numbers and shapes at the Museum of Mathematics. At this innovative museum, kids can engage in a variety of hands-on math activities that make learning fun and exciting. Here are some highlights of what the Museum of Mathematics has to offer:Mathematical Puzzles: The museum is filled with mind-bending puzzles that challenge kids to think critically and problem solve. Whether it's solving a Rubik's Cube or unraveling a complex maze, these puzzles will keep young minds engaged and entertained.Hands-on Math Activities: From building geometric shapes with magnetic tiles to exploring the concept of symmetry through interactive exhibits, the museum provides a wide range of activities that allow kids to explore math in a tangible and interactive way. They can even participate in live demonstrations and workshops led by math experts.Interactive Displays: The museum features a range of interactive displays that bring mathematical concepts to life. Kids can manipulate shapes and patterns, create their own fractals, and even experience the thrill of riding a square-wheeled tricycle on a specially designed track.Math Art: The Museum of Mathematics also showcases the beauty of math through its collection of math-inspired artwork. Kids can marvel at intricate sculptures and stunning visual representations of mathematical concepts, inspiring them to see the artistic side of numbers.Real-world Applications: The museum highlights the practical applications of math in everyday life. Kids can explore how math is used in architecture, design, and even music. They can also learn about the role of math in technology and innovation, fostering a deeper appreciation for the subject.With its engaging exhibits, challenging puzzles, and hands-on activities, the Museum of Mathematics is a must-visit destination for kids who want to explore the wonders of math in a fun and interactive way. So grab your little mathematicians and get ready for an educational adventure like no other.Science BargeThe Science Barge in Yonkers, New York, offers visitors a unique and sustainable experience that showcases the power of renewable energy and urban farming. As you step aboard the barge, you'll be greeted by a lush and vibrant oasis floating on the Hudson River. This self-sustaining farm relies on renewable energy sources to power its operations and provides a fascinating insight into sustainable farming practices.One of the highlights of the Science Barge is its hydroponic greenhouse. Instead of soil, plants are grown in water enriched with essential nutrients, allowing them to thrive without the need for traditional farming methods. This innovative approach not only conserves water but also reduces the need for pesticides and herbicides, making it an environmentally friendly alternative. Kids will love getting up close and personal with the plants, learning about the science behind hydroponics, and even tasting some freshly grown produce.The barge also features solar panels and wind turbines that generate the energy needed to power the farm. This renewable energy system not only reduces the barge's carbon footprint but also serves as an educational tool for visitors to learn about sustainable energy sources. It's a hands-on experience that shows how we can harness the power of nature to create a greener and more sustainable future.The Science Barge is more than just a farm; it's a living laboratory where kids and adults alike can explore the intersection of science, technology, and sustainability. From workshops and guided tours to interactive exhibits and educational programs, there's something for everyone to learn and engage with.Liberty Science CenterAs we explore the world of science and sustainability on the Science Barge, our next stop takes us to the Liberty Science Center in Jersey City, New Jersey. Here, we've the opportunity to dive into a wide range of interactive exhibits with our kids, making learning a fun and engaging experience.At the Liberty Science Center, we can explore exhibits that showcase the wonders of our planet and the universe. From the largest planetarium in the Western Hemisphere to the thrilling Infinity Climber, there's something for everyone. We can learn about the Hudson River ecosystem in the 'Our Hudson Home' exhibit and even participate in interactive skyscraper exhibits to understand the engineering behind these towering structures.One of the highlights of our visit is the chance to learn about sustainable farming, just like we did on the Science Barge. The Liberty Science Center provides valuable insights into how sustainable farming practices can have a positive impact on the environment. We can discover the importance of renewable energy sources and how they can power urban farms, promoting a greener and more sustainable future.Getting to the Liberty Science Center is a breeze, as it's easily accessible via the Path to New Jersey and light rail. And with the center constantly hosting traveling exhibitions, there's always something new and exciting to experience.With so much to see and do, it's impossible to see everything in just one visit. So, let's grab our kids and embark on an adventure of exploration, discovery, and scientific wonder at the Liberty Science Center.Astro WestLet's now explore the fascinating world of Astro West, a store in the Upper West Side of NYC that specializes in minerals, fossils, and meteorites, offering a wide range of unique items for collectors. Astro West is a treasure trove for anyone interested in celestial collectibles and stellar souvenirs. From stunning crystals to ancient fossils, this store has something for everyone.To give you a taste of what Astro West has to offer, here is a table showcasing some of their most intriguing items:ItemDescriptionPriceMeteoriteA piece of outer space that has fallen to Earth, providing a tangible connection to the cosmos.$100-$500Ammonite FossilThe spiral-shaped remains of an extinct marine animal, perfect for fossil enthusiasts.$50-$200Quartz CrystalKnown as the "master healer," quartz crystals are believed to have powerful energy properties.$20-$100Trilobite FossilThese ancient arthropods roamed the seas hundreds of millions of years ago. A true fossil marvel.$30-$150Whether you're a seasoned collector or just starting your journey into the wonders of the universe, Astro West is the place to find unique and captivating pieces. The store's knowledgeable staff can guide you through their vast inventory and help you find the perfect addition to your collection. Plus, their prices are reasonable, making it accessible to all.Astro West is more than just a store; it's a gateway to a world of discovery and imagination. So, if you're looking for celestial collectibles or stellar souvenirs, make sure to visit Astro West and let your scientific curiosity take flight.EvolutionAfter exploring the fascinating world of Astro West and its celestial collectibles, let's now journey into the realm of Evolution. Evolution is the scientific study of how living organisms have changed over time, and it plays a crucial role in understanding the origins and adaptations of all life forms.Here are five key aspects of Evolution that will help you dive deeper into this captivating subject:Origin and Adaptation: Evolution explores how life on Earth originated and how different species have adapted to survive in their environments. It delves into the processes of natural selection, genetic mutations, and environmental pressures that shape the characteristics of living organisms.Genetics: Genetics is a fundamental aspect of Evolution, as it examines how genetic information is passed down from one generation to the next. Understanding the principles of inheritance and genetic variation helps scientists unravel the mechanisms behind evolutionary changes.Evolutionary Biology: This branch of biology focuses specifically on the study of Evolution. It investigates the patterns, processes, and mechanisms of how species evolve and diversify over time, shedding light on the intricate web of life on our planet.Fossil Record: Fossils provide tangible evidence of past life forms and allow scientists to reconstruct the evolutionary history of different species. By studying fossils, researchers can uncover clues about extinct organisms and their relationships to present-day species.Comparative Anatomy: Comparative anatomy examines the similarities and differences in the anatomical structures of different species. By comparing the anatomy of various organisms, scientists can uncover evolutionary relationships and trace the development of traits across species.Exploring the fascinating world of Evolution will open your eyes to the intricate processes that have shaped life on Earth. From the origins of life to the incredible adaptations of different species, Evolution offers a captivating glimpse into the wonders of the natural world.Brooklyn Robot FoundryWe were thrilled to discover the Brooklyn Robot Foundry, a STEM education center in Gowanus, Brooklyn, where kids can explore the exciting world of robotics and engineering through hands-on classes, camps, and workshops. At the Brooklyn Robot Foundry, children have the opportunity to engage in hands-on learning activities that foster creativity, problem-solving skills, and critical thinking.One of the key benefits of STEM education is that it prepares children for the future by equipping them with the skills needed in an increasingly technology-driven world. The hands-on learning activities at the Brooklyn Robot Foundry allow kids to actively participate in the learning process, gaining practical experience and developing a deeper understanding of STEM concepts. By building their own robots and engineering projects, children are able to see firsthand how science, technology, engineering, and math are all interconnected.The Brooklyn Robot Foundry offers a variety of classes, camps, and workshops tailored to different age groups, ensuring that children of all ages can benefit from their programs. Whether it's building a robot that can navigate a maze or designing a circuit that powers a lightbulb, the hands-on nature of the activities at the Brooklyn Robot Foundry keeps kids engaged and excited about learning.In addition to the educational aspect, the Brooklyn Robot Foundry also fosters a sense of community. Children have the opportunity to work collaboratively with their peers, sharing ideas and learning from one another. This not only enhances their social skills but also teaches them the value of teamwork and cooperation.Beam CenterContinuing our exploration of STEM education centers in NYC, let's now turn our attention to the Beam Center, located in Red Hook, Brooklyn. The Beam Center is a unique space that offers a wide range of interactive installations and apprenticeship opportunities for young minds to explore and create.Here are some highlights of what you can expect at the Beam Center:Interactive installations: The Beam Center is known for its captivating and interactive installations. From large-scale sculptures to immersive multimedia experiences, these installations provide a hands-on approach to learning and creativity. Kids have the freedom to explore and interact with these installations, fostering a sense of curiosity and discovery.Apprenticeship opportunities: At the Beam Center, high-school-aged apprentices have the chance to work on real-world projects alongside skilled professionals. Through these apprenticeships, young individuals gain valuable technical skills and hands-on experience in fields like woodworking, metalworking, electronics, and more. It's an opportunity to learn by doing and be part of a collaborative and supportive community.Hands-on workshops: The Beam Center offers a variety of hands-on workshops that cover a wide range of topics. From woodworking and robotics to digital fabrication and coding, these workshops provide an engaging and interactive learning experience. Kids have the freedom to experiment, problem-solve, and unleash their creativity in a supportive environment.Community events: The Beam Center hosts community events that bring together kids, families, and educators. These events provide opportunities for collaboration, networking, and showcasing the incredible work that young minds have accomplished. It's a chance to celebrate the power of creativity and innovation.Science education: Beyond the hands-on experiences and apprenticeships, the Beam Center is also committed to building science educators. They offer training programs and resources for teachers, empowering them to incorporate hands-on and project-based learning into their classrooms.The Beam Center is a place where freedom, creativity, and learning come together. Whether your child is interested in art, science, technology, or all of the above, the Beam Center offers a dynamic and inspiring environment to explore, create, and grow.RobofunLocated in the Upper West Side of NYC, Robofun is a STEM-focused learning center that offers a wide range of classes and workshops for preschool-aged children, igniting their curiosity and passion for robotics and technology. At Robofun, kids have the opportunity to participate in STEM inspired art activities while exploring engineering concepts.Robofun's classes and workshops are designed to engage children in hands-on learning experiences that foster creativity and critical thinking. Through activities like building robots with LEGO bricks and programming them to perform tasks, children develop problem-solving skills and gain a deeper understanding of engineering principles. The center also offers stop-motion animation classes, where kids can bring their own stories to life using technology and their imagination.What sets Robofun apart is its emphasis on combining science, technology, engineering, and art. By integrating art into STEM activities, children are encouraged to think outside the box and approach challenges from different perspectives. This interdisciplinary approach not only enhances their creativity but also helps them develop a holistic understanding of how different disciplines intersect and complement each other.Whether it's constructing a robot, designing a stop-motion animation, or engaging in other STEM activities, children at Robofun are encouraged to explore, experiment, and express themselves freely. The center provides a supportive and inclusive environment where kids can unleash their creativity and develop a lifelong love for science and technology.Dazzling DiscoveriesAt Dazzling Discoveries in the Upper West Side of NYC, we offer a variety of after-school classes, camps, and drop-in workshops for both kids and adults, providing engaging and hands-on learning experiences in subjects like sewing, coding, and more.Here are some reasons why hands-on learning is so beneficial for kids:Active Engagement: Hands-on learning actively engages kids in the learning process, allowing them to explore, experiment, and discover new concepts on their own. This active engagement enhances their understanding and retention of the material.Practical Application: Hands-on learning allows kids to apply what they've learned to real-life situations, helping them see the relevance and practicality of science education. This practical application fosters critical thinking and problem-solving skills.Creativity and Innovation: Hands-on learning encourages kids to think outside the box, fostering creativity and innovation. By engaging in hands-on activities, kids can explore their own ideas and find unique solutions to problems.Collaboration and Communication: Hands-on learning often involves group work, promoting collaboration and communication skills. Kids learn to work together, share ideas, and communicate effectively, which are essential skills for success in the scientific community and beyond.Long-lasting Interest in Science: Hands-on learning ignites curiosity and fosters a love for science among young minds. By providing engaging and interactive experiences, kids are more likely to develop a lifelong interest in science and pursue further education and careers in STEM fields.At Dazzling Discoveries, we believe in the importance of science education for young minds. Our hands-on approach ensures that kids not only learn scientific concepts but also develop essential skills that will benefit them throughout their lives.Come join us and let your child's imagination soar!The Geek ForestAfter exploring the benefits of hands-on learning at Dazzling Discoveries, let's now venture into the exciting world of The Geek Forest. The Geek Forest is a haven for geek culture and education, where children and adults alike can immerse themselves in technology and creativity. At The Geek Forest, the possibilities are endless, as they offer a wide range of classes and workshops on video game development, coding, 3D art, and animation.To give you a glimpse into the diverse offerings at The Geek Forest, here is a table showcasing some of their most popular classes:ClassAge RangeVideo Game Development8 and upCoding6 and up3D Art10 and upAnimation12 and upWith these classes, The Geek Forest aims to foster a love for technology while encouraging creativity and critical thinking skills. They understand that geek culture is not just about consuming media, but also about actively participating and creating in the digital world.The Geek Forest is a place where freedom is celebrated. It provides a safe space for individuals to explore their passions and learn at their own pace. 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Whether you're an adult looking to pursue a new hobby or a teen seeking to deepen your understanding of STEM, these centers and spaces in NYC are sure to inspire and ignite your curiosity.Frequently Asked QuestionsAre There Any Special Discounts or Promotions Available for Admission to the New York Hall of Science or Any of the Other Science Museums in Nyc?There are special offers and discounts available for admission to the New York Hall of Science and other science museums in NYC.Promotions for the New York Hall of Science can vary, so it's best to check their website or contact them directly for the most up-to-date information.Other science museums in NYC may also offer special discounts or promotions, so it's worth exploring their websites or contacting them to see what deals are available.Are the Exhibits at the American Museum of Natural History Suitable for Children of All Ages, or Are There Specific Exhibits Geared Towards Younger or Older Kids?At the American Museum of Natural History, you won't believe the incredible exhibits suitable for all ages! 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It's a great way to remember your visit and share the science behind each optical illusion with your friends and family.Does the Museum of Mathematics Offer Any Programs or Workshops Specifically Designed for Adults, or Are They Primarily Focused on Children?At the Museum of Mathematics, they offer programs and workshops specifically designed for adults, in addition to their focus on children. It's great to see that they cater to all age groups, providing opportunities for adults to engage in STEM learning.As for STEM centers and maker spaces in NYC, it's important to note that age restrictions may vary. Some places like Brooklyn Robot Foundry and Robofun offer classes for preschool-aged children, while others like Beam Center and The Geek Forest are geared towards high-school-aged apprentices.Are There Any Restrictions on the Age Range for Children Attending Classes or Workshops at the STEM Centers and Maker Spaces in Nyc?Age restrictions vary among STEM centers and maker spaces in NYC. Some centers offer classes and workshops specifically designed for certain age groups, while others have programs that cater to a wide range of ages. It's important to check with each center to understand their specific age requirements and offerings.Additionally, some centers may offer discounts and promotions for certain age groups or specific workshops. It's always a good idea to inquire about any available discounts when booking classes or workshops.ConclusionIn the bustling streets of NYC, there's a world of discovery waiting for young minds.From the awe-inspiring exhibits at the New York Hall of Science and the American Museum of Natural History to the hands-on activities at STEM centers like the Brooklyn Robot Foundry, children can explore the wonders of science and ignite their imaginations.So, come and join us on this scientific adventure, where curiosity knows no bounds and the love for learning is nurtured.Let's inspire a lifelong passion for science together! submitted by Sweet-Count2557 to worldkidstravel [link] [comments] |
2024.06.09 07:37 Gazzor1975 Commander Playtest, Level 12, Kingmaker spoilers
Also posted on Paizo forums. Posting on here to possibly be informative and worthy of discussion.
More verbose than intended. Trying to give detailed feedback.
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TLDR: Solid B tier class, possibly A tier for parties that build around him. With a few tweaks it will be a solid class to release.
To the devs, just want to say that this is the best system that I’ve played in nearly 40 years of gaming. I particularly like the commitment to continual balance improvements, such as buffing barbarian in the new core 2, and the annual play tests that have helped keep new classes roughly in line with the power of prior classes.
So, here’s my little bit to help: commentary on a 3 session level 12 Kingmaker dungeon delve using the commander as a gmpc. (I’ve also filled out the playtest surveys as well).
Was originally going to be Octavia, wizard 12, accompanying the party, but changed it to an old warrior they’d rescued from a dictator’s dungeon.
He beseeched the party to let him join them and help to rescue his daughter from a fierce barbarian tribe. (And as I told them it was the commander playtest they said ‘yes’).
I assumed that he’d know all tactics, being a grizzled old veteran.
Feats were: Plant Banner, Adaptive Stratagem, Wave the Flag, Efficient Preparation, Defiant Banner, Rallying Banner, Fortunate Blow.
Armed with composite longbow as I felt he was too squishy and action starved to melee.
Party composition: Meat head fighter paladin rogue, dorn dergar, aims to pump out massive damage and debuff via crit knock down and greater crushing rune. Tactical fighter. Reach sword, open handed, knock down blow, medic and Overwatch dedications. Gunslinger - sniper, dpr, thief stuff and fake out in combat buffing. Phoenix Sorcerer kineticist – primal caster. Timber sentinel when not using slots. Bard kineticist – fortissimo spam plus timber sentinel when not using slots.
Main party of 5 has very solid dpr, being able to pump out disgusting amounts of damage and finishing fights quickly.
During the campaign, 11 other companions have rotated in and out of party slot 6, and now it was the commander’s turn.
Fight 1: Rescue 5 hostages from barbarian tribe. 24 level 8 creatures. 160Xp fight. Commander gave gunslinger extra stride to fly down a cliff he’d suggested the party attack from, tell the 5 hostages they were being rescued and have them enter a bag of holding. Gunslinger then flew back up with the hostages. Sorcerer placed wall of stone to slow barbarians down. Barbarians then tried to climb the 50’ cliff to get to the party, and party tore them apart. Sorcerer used 4 chain lightnings that did a lot of damage. 17 died, 7 ran into a cave in the cliff side, hacking through the wall of stone blocking it off. Commander also good giving gunslinger extra attacks each round with Strike Hard! Tactic.
The party had thought that was the only fight of the day, which was why the sorcerer blew all his rank 6 slots in that fight. However, the commander’s daughter told them of a grim plot to retrieve a magic sword that would allow the barbarian chief to attain immense power. The party had to stop him!
Fight 2: Party had scouted the cave with prying eye and found 3 ninja type women inside. 80Xp fight, plus 7 survivors from last fight making it 127xp difficulty fight.
They were actually 3 level 12 clerics, and party had a hard time with a repulsion spell limiting fighter engagement. The 7 barbarians from the previous fight added some extra pressure. Commander mainly gave gunslinger extra attacks in order to finish the repulsion caster at range quickly, leaving fighters free to wade in and murder the 2 other casters with disrupting stance plus double reaction strikes.
Fight 3: Party found a secret passage and triggered a trap that summoned 3 Derghodaemons. 80Xp fight. Party was trapped by 2 blade barriers whist the daemons attacked at range. Sorcerer dispelled one barrier, letting the fighters go ham. Near the end, gunslinger and a fighter were both confused. Wave the Flag granted them 2 new saves, that they passed, negating the confusion. Nice. Commander also making heavy use of Strike Hard! And Fortunate Blow tactics combo with the gunslinger.
Fight 4: Party came across a gibbed up corpse in front of 2 massive iron statues. Even the meat head fighter figured out they’d likely animate. Commander had prepared Pirahnha Assault. This was handy as the 2 Iron Golems animated. 80Xp fight. The party made short work of them, with the commander negating 12 of the 15 resistance of each golem in turn.
Fight 5: 16 skeletal barbarians, 107xp fight. Commander had nothing to do as the party entered the bag of holding and the gunslinger snuck everybody past the skeletons.
Fight 6: A cleric 13 of Gorum and his 8 skeletal servants. 73*Xp fight. *The cleric spell dc was 7 higher than the party casters, and he was hitting the fighters on 2+ in melee. This guy was not a level 13 creature…
Due to a language issue, party missed out on two free gear upgrades and instead it kicked off. Cleric opened up with striding away and repulsion. His dc was so ludicrous, the casters couldn’t counteract it. He then pelted the party with spells whilst the 8 skeletons blasted the party with long bow fire.
Piranha Assault was very useful here due to cleric and skeletons resisting 10 most damage types. However, once party blasted with a divine wrath, with 3 party members crit failing to save, leaving them sickened 2 and slowed indefinitely, the commander used Form Up! To help the party beat a hasty retreat. Luckily the cleric declined to pursue.
(If he had, the repulsion would be negated and the fighters would have exploded him).
Fight 7: After 20 minutes of puking and healing, the party came back. The cleric no longer had repulsion, and the sorcerer used wall of stone to trap the cleric with the fighters and block the skeletons. Due to piranha Assault, the cleric damage resistance was negated. Cleric was nearly down after two rounds, despite 250+ hp and fast healing 10. Cleric was going to dimension door away when commander had his turn and used Strike Hard on the meat head fighter to crit the cleric and finish him off. The skeletons fell easily after that.
Fight 8: The party came across a possessed barbarian chief, level 15, who’d butchered his own men in a fit of rage. He also had 8 skeletal barbarians helping him out. 133Xp fight. The chief charged in and the party held him at the choke with the corridor. After two rounds the chief had taken over 300 damage, was dying 3. But he didn’t die, and didn’t fall unconscious. His cursed sword wouldn’t let him!
Noting that the chief was confused, blindly attacking himself when nobody else nearby, the commander used Form Up! To help the party retreat until the chief dropped dead of his wounds after ten rounds of super raging. The skeletons were easy to dispatch after that.
So, overall a successful expedition, managed with one day’s worth of resources. General consensus was that the commander was a solid addition to the party. However, would the wizard have been better?
THE GOOD:
Has some very powerful abilities. Piranha Assault, Form up!, Guiding Shot, Wave the Flag coming to mind. Fortunate Blow combo with Strike Hard for the gunslinger was very nice. I think Fortunate Blow might be an S tier feat. A strike combined with a limited true target spell for one action that can be used all day looks very good. Also has Mountaineering and Naval Training to aid greatly with exploration. Very nice utility.
THE BAD:
Some tactics just didn’t see use. Stupefying Raid might have been good in some of the fights, but the commander didn’t prepare it as other more bread and butter tactics available. End It! Looks very powerful, but it helps a winning party win harder. It can’t turn around a losing fight, or at least unlikely to.
Ended up spamming the same few bread and butter tactics as can only change one per fight, and that costs a level 6 feat…
Apart from climbing and swimming tactics, very little utility. Wizard could have prepped a translate and possibly avoided the cleric fight altogether. But, that’s the nature of martials. Maybe he’ll get more utility feats in the final version? To be fair, he’s already more useful than a lot of martials utility wise.
THE UGLY: Utterly bizarre power scaling on feats.
The mount doesn’t get independent until level 10. Why? It’s almost useless for the first nine levels of the commander’s career. He’s either going to pay the feat tax of going beast master or cavalier, or just not bother with it at all.
Plant Banner goes from terrible to meh to bonkers at level 15. Why not a more uniform progression?
Defiant Banner is meh until level 14, then it’s bonkers good. At level 20 a commander can spend one action to give entire party physical resist 17 in his banner aura. Why bother with champion or guardian with limited 22 damage negation at that point?
Class Dedications: As these 2 feats scale with overall class, I can see a wizard grabbing both of these and getting amazing value from one or both of them whilst still having the advantage of being a full caster. I assume that commander dedication will greatly limit number of squad mates affected by commander dedication feats and tactics?
FINAL THOUGHTS: Solid class. Nearly there. Just needs some tweaking IMO. Looking forward to it, and guardian in the new book next year.
Great job devs.
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More verbose than intended. Trying to give detailed feedback.
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TLDR: Solid B tier class, possibly A tier for parties that build around him. With a few tweaks it will be a solid class to release.
To the devs, just want to say that this is the best system that I’ve played in nearly 40 years of gaming. I particularly like the commitment to continual balance improvements, such as buffing barbarian in the new core 2, and the annual play tests that have helped keep new classes roughly in line with the power of prior classes.
So, here’s my little bit to help: commentary on a 3 session level 12 Kingmaker dungeon delve using the commander as a gmpc. (I’ve also filled out the playtest surveys as well).
Was originally going to be Octavia, wizard 12, accompanying the party, but changed it to an old warrior they’d rescued from a dictator’s dungeon.
He beseeched the party to let him join them and help to rescue his daughter from a fierce barbarian tribe. (And as I told them it was the commander playtest they said ‘yes’).
I assumed that he’d know all tactics, being a grizzled old veteran.
Feats were: Plant Banner, Adaptive Stratagem, Wave the Flag, Efficient Preparation, Defiant Banner, Rallying Banner, Fortunate Blow.
Armed with composite longbow as I felt he was too squishy and action starved to melee.
Party composition: Meat head fighter paladin rogue, dorn dergar, aims to pump out massive damage and debuff via crit knock down and greater crushing rune. Tactical fighter. Reach sword, open handed, knock down blow, medic and Overwatch dedications. Gunslinger - sniper, dpr, thief stuff and fake out in combat buffing. Phoenix Sorcerer kineticist – primal caster. Timber sentinel when not using slots. Bard kineticist – fortissimo spam plus timber sentinel when not using slots.
Main party of 5 has very solid dpr, being able to pump out disgusting amounts of damage and finishing fights quickly.
During the campaign, 11 other companions have rotated in and out of party slot 6, and now it was the commander’s turn.
Fight 1: Rescue 5 hostages from barbarian tribe. 24 level 8 creatures. 160Xp fight. Commander gave gunslinger extra stride to fly down a cliff he’d suggested the party attack from, tell the 5 hostages they were being rescued and have them enter a bag of holding. Gunslinger then flew back up with the hostages. Sorcerer placed wall of stone to slow barbarians down. Barbarians then tried to climb the 50’ cliff to get to the party, and party tore them apart. Sorcerer used 4 chain lightnings that did a lot of damage. 17 died, 7 ran into a cave in the cliff side, hacking through the wall of stone blocking it off. Commander also good giving gunslinger extra attacks each round with Strike Hard! Tactic.
The party had thought that was the only fight of the day, which was why the sorcerer blew all his rank 6 slots in that fight. However, the commander’s daughter told them of a grim plot to retrieve a magic sword that would allow the barbarian chief to attain immense power. The party had to stop him!
Fight 2: Party had scouted the cave with prying eye and found 3 ninja type women inside. 80Xp fight, plus 7 survivors from last fight making it 127xp difficulty fight.
They were actually 3 level 12 clerics, and party had a hard time with a repulsion spell limiting fighter engagement. The 7 barbarians from the previous fight added some extra pressure. Commander mainly gave gunslinger extra attacks in order to finish the repulsion caster at range quickly, leaving fighters free to wade in and murder the 2 other casters with disrupting stance plus double reaction strikes.
Fight 3: Party found a secret passage and triggered a trap that summoned 3 Derghodaemons. 80Xp fight. Party was trapped by 2 blade barriers whist the daemons attacked at range. Sorcerer dispelled one barrier, letting the fighters go ham. Near the end, gunslinger and a fighter were both confused. Wave the Flag granted them 2 new saves, that they passed, negating the confusion. Nice. Commander also making heavy use of Strike Hard! And Fortunate Blow tactics combo with the gunslinger.
Fight 4: Party came across a gibbed up corpse in front of 2 massive iron statues. Even the meat head fighter figured out they’d likely animate. Commander had prepared Pirahnha Assault. This was handy as the 2 Iron Golems animated. 80Xp fight. The party made short work of them, with the commander negating 12 of the 15 resistance of each golem in turn.
Fight 5: 16 skeletal barbarians, 107xp fight. Commander had nothing to do as the party entered the bag of holding and the gunslinger snuck everybody past the skeletons.
Fight 6: A cleric 13 of Gorum and his 8 skeletal servants. 73*Xp fight. *The cleric spell dc was 7 higher than the party casters, and he was hitting the fighters on 2+ in melee. This guy was not a level 13 creature…
Due to a language issue, party missed out on two free gear upgrades and instead it kicked off. Cleric opened up with striding away and repulsion. His dc was so ludicrous, the casters couldn’t counteract it. He then pelted the party with spells whilst the 8 skeletons blasted the party with long bow fire.
Piranha Assault was very useful here due to cleric and skeletons resisting 10 most damage types. However, once party blasted with a divine wrath, with 3 party members crit failing to save, leaving them sickened 2 and slowed indefinitely, the commander used Form Up! To help the party beat a hasty retreat. Luckily the cleric declined to pursue.
(If he had, the repulsion would be negated and the fighters would have exploded him).
Fight 7: After 20 minutes of puking and healing, the party came back. The cleric no longer had repulsion, and the sorcerer used wall of stone to trap the cleric with the fighters and block the skeletons. Due to piranha Assault, the cleric damage resistance was negated. Cleric was nearly down after two rounds, despite 250+ hp and fast healing 10. Cleric was going to dimension door away when commander had his turn and used Strike Hard on the meat head fighter to crit the cleric and finish him off. The skeletons fell easily after that.
Fight 8: The party came across a possessed barbarian chief, level 15, who’d butchered his own men in a fit of rage. He also had 8 skeletal barbarians helping him out. 133Xp fight. The chief charged in and the party held him at the choke with the corridor. After two rounds the chief had taken over 300 damage, was dying 3. But he didn’t die, and didn’t fall unconscious. His cursed sword wouldn’t let him!
Noting that the chief was confused, blindly attacking himself when nobody else nearby, the commander used Form Up! To help the party retreat until the chief dropped dead of his wounds after ten rounds of super raging. The skeletons were easy to dispatch after that.
So, overall a successful expedition, managed with one day’s worth of resources. General consensus was that the commander was a solid addition to the party. However, would the wizard have been better?
THE GOOD:
Has some very powerful abilities. Piranha Assault, Form up!, Guiding Shot, Wave the Flag coming to mind. Fortunate Blow combo with Strike Hard for the gunslinger was very nice. I think Fortunate Blow might be an S tier feat. A strike combined with a limited true target spell for one action that can be used all day looks very good. Also has Mountaineering and Naval Training to aid greatly with exploration. Very nice utility.
THE BAD:
Some tactics just didn’t see use. Stupefying Raid might have been good in some of the fights, but the commander didn’t prepare it as other more bread and butter tactics available. End It! Looks very powerful, but it helps a winning party win harder. It can’t turn around a losing fight, or at least unlikely to.
Ended up spamming the same few bread and butter tactics as can only change one per fight, and that costs a level 6 feat…
Apart from climbing and swimming tactics, very little utility. Wizard could have prepped a translate and possibly avoided the cleric fight altogether. But, that’s the nature of martials. Maybe he’ll get more utility feats in the final version? To be fair, he’s already more useful than a lot of martials utility wise.
THE UGLY: Utterly bizarre power scaling on feats.
The mount doesn’t get independent until level 10. Why? It’s almost useless for the first nine levels of the commander’s career. He’s either going to pay the feat tax of going beast master or cavalier, or just not bother with it at all.
Plant Banner goes from terrible to meh to bonkers at level 15. Why not a more uniform progression?
Defiant Banner is meh until level 14, then it’s bonkers good. At level 20 a commander can spend one action to give entire party physical resist 17 in his banner aura. Why bother with champion or guardian with limited 22 damage negation at that point?
Class Dedications: As these 2 feats scale with overall class, I can see a wizard grabbing both of these and getting amazing value from one or both of them whilst still having the advantage of being a full caster. I assume that commander dedication will greatly limit number of squad mates affected by commander dedication feats and tactics?
FINAL THOUGHTS: Solid class. Nearly there. Just needs some tweaking IMO. Looking forward to it, and guardian in the new book next year.
Great job devs.
2024.06.09 07:34 I_need_help0001 Might be dropped out of university
Hello, I’ve copy and pasted this from a previous post in hopes that it might reach more people here. Any advice is appreciated.
I’m currently at the end of my second year as an undecided student and will be dropped from my school if I don’t declare into my intended major by the end of this spring. The thing is, I don’t think I will be able to do that since I’m probably going to pass only half of the classes I took this quarter. I’d be exceeding the 90 unit cap to change, so most likely I will have to leave school. If by some miracle that doesn’t happen, then I’m thinking of possibly leaving either way.
In the two years I’ve been there, I’ve honestly struggled so much and my grades have definitely shown for it. I’m first gen and low income, so I feel like I was severely underprepared when coming to a big university. I didn’t know there was resources for students like me until a few months ago, so I wasn’t able to take advantage of things that may have helped me a lot sooner. On top of that, I’ve had to deal with even more stressors from working, my mental & physical health, one of my parents being re-incarcerated, my other parent & siblings becoming homeless, etc. I understand that everyone has their own problems to deal with, but unfortunately I’m not one of those people that handles theirs so well.
I originally wanted to go to PA or OT school after getting my bachelors, but I don’t think grad school is even going to be an option for me anymore considering I won’t be a competitive enough applicant. My GPA has made me start to rethink everything and wonder if I should even continue to pursue this degree anymore.
If I do end up having to leave school, I obviously don’t want to just give up. I would still like to continue my education somewhere else. But I don’t know if a science degree would be worth it given my horrible grades and low GPA (less than 3.0). I wish I could start all over again. I just feel so torn and like I’ve completely failed myself & ruined any chances I have of bettering my future.
Would I even be able to go to college somewhere else with how bad my grades are? Should I pursue a different degree and change my career plans? I’ve always had a genuine interest for designing walkable cities & infrastructure, so I wouldn’t mind switching to something like civil engineering. Would I even be able to do that?? How would my GPA here affect my GPA elsewhere? Can I completely start my degree over or am I stuck with this fuck up forever?
I’m feeling very hopeless right now and like I’ve hit a new low point in my life. I’m really sad and disappointed in myself. I don’t know what to do.
TLDR: Might have to drop out of school because of low GPA. I don’t know if I should give up on my degree or continue pursuing education somewhere else. I don’t know if I should change my career plans either. I’m just really lost
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I’m currently at the end of my second year as an undecided student and will be dropped from my school if I don’t declare into my intended major by the end of this spring. The thing is, I don’t think I will be able to do that since I’m probably going to pass only half of the classes I took this quarter. I’d be exceeding the 90 unit cap to change, so most likely I will have to leave school. If by some miracle that doesn’t happen, then I’m thinking of possibly leaving either way.
In the two years I’ve been there, I’ve honestly struggled so much and my grades have definitely shown for it. I’m first gen and low income, so I feel like I was severely underprepared when coming to a big university. I didn’t know there was resources for students like me until a few months ago, so I wasn’t able to take advantage of things that may have helped me a lot sooner. On top of that, I’ve had to deal with even more stressors from working, my mental & physical health, one of my parents being re-incarcerated, my other parent & siblings becoming homeless, etc. I understand that everyone has their own problems to deal with, but unfortunately I’m not one of those people that handles theirs so well.
I originally wanted to go to PA or OT school after getting my bachelors, but I don’t think grad school is even going to be an option for me anymore considering I won’t be a competitive enough applicant. My GPA has made me start to rethink everything and wonder if I should even continue to pursue this degree anymore.
If I do end up having to leave school, I obviously don’t want to just give up. I would still like to continue my education somewhere else. But I don’t know if a science degree would be worth it given my horrible grades and low GPA (less than 3.0). I wish I could start all over again. I just feel so torn and like I’ve completely failed myself & ruined any chances I have of bettering my future.
Would I even be able to go to college somewhere else with how bad my grades are? Should I pursue a different degree and change my career plans? I’ve always had a genuine interest for designing walkable cities & infrastructure, so I wouldn’t mind switching to something like civil engineering. Would I even be able to do that?? How would my GPA here affect my GPA elsewhere? Can I completely start my degree over or am I stuck with this fuck up forever?
I’m feeling very hopeless right now and like I’ve hit a new low point in my life. I’m really sad and disappointed in myself. I don’t know what to do.
TLDR: Might have to drop out of school because of low GPA. I don’t know if I should give up on my degree or continue pursuing education somewhere else. I don’t know if I should change my career plans either. I’m just really lost
2024.06.09 07:22 South_Instruction884 Customer pooped on the floor today
For context. My store is located in a rough neighborhood. Demographic is mainly black Americans & immigrant latinos fresh from cuba or the border crisis. Today’s superstar client was a black female i wanna say anywhere from 24-35yrs old in her bedtime attire, bonnet cap and all. Comes in 1 hour before closing and was looking to “ get my SUNSHINE INSURANCE OTC “ even interrupted my conversation with another client i was ringing up at the moment. Whatever. I told her aisle 11 for the athlete foot cream crap she was looking for. She spends a good 10-15mins in that aisle which is right across the way from the entrance to the bathrooms. She comes up to the front register and i pull up her OTC info and of course the two items she brings are not covered by her insurance and she gives me a hard time for what the system says. Midway through our debate she stops. Says “ WHERES DA BAFROOM “ and i point her to the back. She says “ i don’t think ima make it “ i said its right back there ! Hurry !… she goes in the opposite direction and goes towards the beverage/fridge & freezer area. I lose sight of her. 5 mins later a customer comes up to me saying they stepped on shit inside the store and i was in awe. She literally had wet trail dropping of her path etched into the store carpet. She comes out the bathroom and i tell my co worker to tell her to clean that shit up or to get the hell out. She used dry paper towels that just smeared it worse. No type of spray, water nothing !
there’s nothing in CVS that we sell thats so freaking important that its worth pooping yourself over. To all the cvs clients. Please go home and use your own bathroom. You all have no idea how other people treat those restrooms.
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there’s nothing in CVS that we sell thats so freaking important that its worth pooping yourself over. To all the cvs clients. Please go home and use your own bathroom. You all have no idea how other people treat those restrooms.
2024.06.09 07:14 GuiltlessMaple Best First Aid Belt Pouches
 | submitted by GuiltlessMaple to u/GuiltlessMaple [link] [comments] https://preview.redd.it/gucysu5ich5d1.jpg?width=720&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=61721b8089b6ebfa54b93a36bdd53de3bb3ef51a Get prepared for any emergency situation with our top picks for First Aid Belt Pouches. In this roundup, we've gathered the most versatile and reliable options to help you keep your medical supplies organized and easily accessible. Discover the perfect pouch to keep your first aid essentials within reach. The Top 7 Best First Aid Belt Pouches
Reviews🔗MOLLE-Compatible Tactical First Aid Trauma Kit Bag for Camping, Hiking, and Emergency Usehttps://preview.redd.it/u6b6gbjich5d1.jpg?width=720&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=16b020ce6af9c701f01602e6b23d20a9fa4322e4 I recently put the OneTigris IFAK Pouch to the test on a camping trip, and I have to say, it exceeded my expectations. The pouch is built like a tank, with 500D Cordura Nylon imported from the USA, and it's reinforced in all the right places, making it perfect for outdoor adventures. The clamshell design and easy-pull double zipper closure provide quick access to your medical supplies without any hassle. But what really sets this pouch apart is its versatility. It's not just for police and firemen – campers, hikers, and even avid mountaineers can benefit from its features. The modular webbing straps, elastic loops, and compartments help you stay organized in the field, while the Molle-compatible design ensures easy integration with your existing gear. Plus, the compact and lightweight design means you won't even notice it's there when you're on the move. Although it has a relatively high price point, the OneTigris IFAK Pouch is a worthy investment for anyone who needs a reliable and functional first aid kit on their adventures. 🔗Versatile MOLLE-Compatible Drop Leg IFAK Pouch for Combat Medics and Tactical Professionalshttps://preview.redd.it/rgg4gctich5d1.jpg?width=720&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=fef9312fad2c1a1e48abf4eaddf13ac8834f2d8b I recently tried the Gi Style Drop Leg IFAK Pouch, and it proved to be a game-changer during my outdoor activities. The tri-fold-out pouch easily attaches to my belt and leg using the MOLLE-compatible straps, offering me convenient access to its contents. One of the most outstanding features is the tear-away velcro platform, which allows me to quickly detach the pouch when needed. The cinch straps and quick-release buckles make it effortless to access my essentials, and the water-resistant Nylon Cordura ensures its durability in any weather condition. However, one minor drawback I encountered was the adjustable leg strap. Despite its quick-release buckle, I found it a bit less convenient than I expected. Other than that, the pouch has exceeded my expectations in terms of functionality and utility. Overall, the Gi Style Drop Leg IFAK Pouch is an excellent choice for securing first-aid essentials and everyday carry items for combat medics, MilSim players, and tactical professionals. 🔗Rapid Action Molle Medical Pouch for EMTs and Survival Kitshttps://preview.redd.it/xkkyb43jch5d1.jpg?width=720&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=2638a61b02cf61efc5cf78e3b9f1520f19fe6846The LIVANS Tactical EMT Pouch is an interesting solution for those in need of a quick and efficient way to render first aid in case of an emergency. With its MOLLE SYSTEM MOLLE style attachment straps, it offers a lot of flexibility in terms of where you can secure it, whether it's on your belt, vest, backpack, or platform. One of the standout features of this pouch is its rapid removal. The Rip Away velcro panel feature and wide handle make it effortless to access the contents quickly. It's a lifesaver when it comes to providing immediate assistance in an emergency situation. However, there's a downside to this pouch. While the LOTS OF ROOM might seem appealing, it also means that securing the pouch might become a bit bulky. The 1000D Nylon Fabric might not be as durable as expected if it's not kept clean and dry. Despite these minor drawbacks, the LIVANS Tactical EMT Pouch is a convenient and practical tool for anyone who needs to be prepared for a potential medical emergency. 🔗Versatile Rip-Away First Aid Pouch with MOLLE Integrationhttps://preview.redd.it/xo03bxqjch5d1.jpg?width=720&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=2fc8844ca39a97a0308b2c0a034919b7fc404221 The Orca Tactical Molle Rip-Away EMT Medical First Aid Pouch I've been using in my daily life has proven to be a reliable and well-designed tool for carrying my first aid supplies. Its dimensions, at 8 inches in width and 6 inches in height, provide ample space for my essentials. The tri-fold design, with a rip-away Velcro panel and a wide handle, has made it effortless to quickly access and use my first aid supplies in an emergency. One of the most important aspects of the pouch, apart from its sturdy design and functionality, is its ability to integrate with other MOLLE gear, such as backpacks and tactical vests. This attachment is not only secure due to the double YKK zippers and copper snaps, but also allows for easy customization according to my daily needs. The pouch's organization has been one of the highlights, with several spacious pockets and elastic loops for supplies and medical instruments. The zippered mesh compartment in the top compartment is particularly useful for storing small items like medical patches or band-aids. The large outside strap with a cinch buckle further contributes to the pouch's versatility and adaptability. The D-rings and 2-inch Velcro panel on the front provide additional attachment points for other first-aid supplies or gear. Another positive aspect has been the inclusion of the First Aid Patch and an extra mesh bag for smaller supplies. The color, Coyote, is perfect for blending in with nature in different environments. The pouch is sturdy and resistant to wear and tear, showing me that it won't let me down in emergency situations. The only downside I've encountered is a slight issue with the First Aid Patch's color, which did not exactly match the color on the product's image. However, this is a relatively minor concern compared to the overall quality and functionality of the pouch. I'm extremely satisfied with my experience using the Orca Tactical Molle Rip-Away First Aid Medical Pouch in my daily life and highly recommend it to anyone in need of a reliable first aid supply pouch. 🔗High Speed Gear Revive Medical Pouch: Patent-Pending Emergency First Aid Organizerhttps://preview.redd.it/htg2fuzjch5d1.jpg?width=720&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=fa7434c91af5143401ed45e435183720d3f2ee29 I recently got my hands on the High Speed Gear Revive Medical Pouch, and let me tell you, it's been a game-changer in my daily carry. The one-handed, single motion access definitely speed things up when you need it the most. The HANK pull tab is a breeze to use and I love that it keeps my supplies together. The pouch has been incredibly durable, withstanding the rough and tumble of my day-to-day. And, despite its compact size, it managed to fit all the essentials for treating a gunshot wound, keeping my profile small and sleek. However, some of its features were a bit disappointing. I wish the TQ mounting points were as strong as the rest of the pouch, and the price did feel a bit steep. Overall, I am very satisfied with the Revive Medical Pouch. It's a reliable and convenient tool for quick access in a real-world situation. The high-quality construction and efficient design make it worth the investment. 🔗Durable Medical Pouch with Quick Rip Designhttps://preview.redd.it/ti110ydkch5d1.jpg?width=720&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=5d9916bc2ca62588cf28e22a0a0627a86af98967I recently had the opportunity to try out the Shellback Tactical Rip Away Medic Pouch in my tactical vest for everyday use. Upon first glance, I was impressed by its durable 500 denier nylon construction - I knew it would last me through thick and thin. The pouch's compatibility with all MOLLE systems made it incredibly versatile, and I easily attached it to my existing vest. One of my favorite features was its quick rip away deployment design, which allowed me to quickly and easily access the medical supplies inside during critical situations. The tri-fold design of the pouch also helped me locate the supplies effortlessly. However, I did find that while it was great for holding things like tourniquets, compression bandages, and chest seals, it would've been even better if it came with the medical supplies themselves. In summary, if you're after a sturdy and versatile pouch to hold your medical gear, the Shellback Tactical Rip Away Medic Pouch might be just the one for you. But, remember to stock up on your medical gear separately to fully utilize its full potential. 🔗Savior Equipment IFAK Buddy: Versatile and Organized Medical Pouch for Tactical Situationshttps://preview.redd.it/jkupwezkch5d1.jpg?width=720&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=2d89165868ae329d43f9a7e597a4089a14059e08 When I first got my hands on the Savior Equipment IFAK Buddy, I was impressed with how compact and versatile it was. The design made it easy to organize all my necessary gear without being bulky. The rip-away gear panel is a game-changer when I needed to provide quick access to supplies for myself or my buddy. The 600D PVC shell and YKK zippers are built to last, and the duraflex cord locks and double-sided rip-away gear panel make the overall experience even better. However, I wish the pouch was a bit bigger, as it seemed smaller than I initially thought when I first tried it out. Despite this minor flaw, the Savior Equipment IFAK Buddy is an essential tool for any emergency situation. Buyer's GuideFirst Aid Belt Pouches are an essential part of any First Aid Kit. They hold and organize the vital supplies needed in an emergency situation. This guide will help you understand the important features to look for when choosing a First Aid Belt Pouch, and provide general advice on how to use and maintain it effectively.Material and Durabilityhttps://preview.redd.it/ltass29lch5d1.jpg?width=720&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=a15a97a2c79969a0ebf72c8aa653182b8b80a6b4 Consider the material the pouch is made of, as it needs to withstand rugged outdoor environments. Durability is key to ensure your supplies are protected and the pouch lasts for a long time. Size and LayoutThe size of the pouch will depend on the number of items you want to carry. Ensure that the layout allows for easy access to your supplies, and that there are enough compartments to separate different types of items.WaterproofingLook for waterproof or water-resistant pouches, especially if you plan on using them in unpredictable weather conditions. This feature will help keep your supplies safe from moisture damage. https://preview.redd.it/8tgglyllch5d1.jpg?width=720&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=fb5d4c4eb3b511e4442b78e37299387b07b21d8a Ease of UseThe pouch should be easy to use, even in an emergency. Consider the simplicity of its design, the ease of opening and closing, and the clarity of any labels or markings.Maintaining Your PouchRegularly inspect your pouch for signs of wear and tear. Ensure all compartments are clean and free from contamination. Replace any damaged or expired supplies, and make sure the pouch is ready to use at all times.Choosing the right First Aid Belt Pouch is essential for any First Aid Kit. By considering the features and aspects outlined in this guide, you will be better equipped to make an informed decision that suits your needs. FAQhttps://preview.redd.it/xdiv7w4mch5d1.jpg?width=720&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=a3a38dce8b10989085402fd936c05921e31fc8c6 What are first aid belt pouches?First Aid Belt Pouches are small, lightweight pouches designed to hold essential first aid supplies and medication. They can be attached to a belt or waistband and are perfect for emergency situations or outdoor activities where quick access to supplies is necessary.What should be included in a first aid belt pouch?The contents of a first aid belt pouch would vary based on the individual's needs, but it typically includes items such as adhesive bandages, gauze, sterile pads, antiseptic wipes, tweezers, a safety pin, alcohol wipes, latex gloves, and over-the-counter pain relievers. It's always wise to customize your pouch according to your specific emergency requirements. https://preview.redd.it/ma3n34umch5d1.jpg?width=720&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=77ffd22be08a8bcf502064b02439c00f4a2a1278 Are all first aid belt pouches the same size?No, not all first aid belt pouches are the same size. They come in a variety of sizes, ranging from small pouches that can hold only the essentials to larger pouches capable of accommodating more items. The size you choose depends on the number and type of supplies you plan to carry.What is the best material for first aid belt pouches?The best material for first aid belt pouches is usually heavy-duty nylon or canvas. These materials are strong, weather-resistant, and can withstand the rigors of outdoor activities.How can I clean my first aid belt pouch?Clean your first aid belt pouch regularly to maintain its effectiveness and hygiene. Most pouches can be easily cleaned by wiping them down with a damp cloth or using a mild, water-based detergent. Always allow your pouch to air dry after cleaning.Can I carry prescription medication in my first aid belt pouch?Yes, you can carry prescription medication in your first aid belt pouch, but make sure the medication is in original, sealed packaging. Never attempt to carry medication in its natural form, as this may lead to contamination or compromise the efficacy of the medication.Should I carry expired first aid supplies in my belt pouch?No, you should not carry expired first aid supplies in your pouch. Outdated supplies may not function correctly or could even pose a risk to the user. Always check the expiration dates on your supplies and replace any that have expired.Where can I find the best first aid belt pouches?The best first aid belt pouches can be found at various outdoor and sporting goods stores, as well as online retailers specializing in emergency preparedness supplies. Be sure to read reviews and compare features before making a purchase to ensure you find the pouch that best fits your needs.As an Amazon™ Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. |
2024.06.09 07:06 I_need_help0001 Might be dropped from UCI
This is gonna be a long read and a bit personal, but I’d really appreciate receiving any advice. I’m at my wits end.
I’m currently at the end of my second year as an undecided student and will be dropped from UCI if I don’t declare into my intended major (public health sciences) by the end of this spring. The thing is, I don’t think I will be able to do that since I’m probably going to pass only half of the classes I took this quarter. I’d be exceeding the 90 unit cap, so most likely I will have to leave school. If by some miracle that doesn’t happen, then I’m thinking of possibly leaving either way.
In the two years I’ve been here, I’ve honestly struggled so much and my grades have definitely shown for it. I’m first gen and low income, so I feel like I was severely underprepared when coming to a big university like this. I didn’t know there was resources for students like me until a few months ago, so I wasn’t able to take advantage of things that may have helped me a lot sooner. On top of that, I’ve had to deal with even more stressors from working, my mental & physical health, one of my parents being re-incarcerated, my other parent & siblings becoming homeless, etc. I understand that everyone has their own problems to deal with, but unfortunately I’m not one of those people that handles theirs so well.
I originally wanted to go to PA or OT school after getting my bachelors, but I don’t think grad school is even going to be an option for me anymore considering I won’t be a competitive enough applicant. My GPA has made me start to rethink everything and wonder if I should even continue to pursue this degree anymore.
If I do end up having to leave school, I obviously don’t want to just give up. I would still like to continue my education somewhere else. But I don’t know if a science degree would be worth it given my horrible grades and low GPA (less than 3.0). I wish I could start all over again. I just feel so torn and like I’ve completely failed myself & ruined any chances I have of bettering my future.
Would I even be able to go to college somewhere else with how bad my grades are? Should I pursue a different degree and change my career plans? I’ve always had a genuine interest for designing walkable cities & infrastructure, so I wouldn’t mind switching to something like civil engineering. Would I even be able to do that?? How would my GPA here affect my GPA elsewhere? Can I completely start my degree over or am I stuck with this fuck up forever?
I’m feeling very hopeless right now and like I’ve hit a new low point in my life. I’m really sad and disappointed in myself. I don’t know what to do.
TLDR: Might have to drop out of school because of low GPA. I don’t know if I should give up on my degree or continue pursuing education somewhere else. I don’t know if I should change my career plans either. I’m just really lost
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I’m currently at the end of my second year as an undecided student and will be dropped from UCI if I don’t declare into my intended major (public health sciences) by the end of this spring. The thing is, I don’t think I will be able to do that since I’m probably going to pass only half of the classes I took this quarter. I’d be exceeding the 90 unit cap, so most likely I will have to leave school. If by some miracle that doesn’t happen, then I’m thinking of possibly leaving either way.
In the two years I’ve been here, I’ve honestly struggled so much and my grades have definitely shown for it. I’m first gen and low income, so I feel like I was severely underprepared when coming to a big university like this. I didn’t know there was resources for students like me until a few months ago, so I wasn’t able to take advantage of things that may have helped me a lot sooner. On top of that, I’ve had to deal with even more stressors from working, my mental & physical health, one of my parents being re-incarcerated, my other parent & siblings becoming homeless, etc. I understand that everyone has their own problems to deal with, but unfortunately I’m not one of those people that handles theirs so well.
I originally wanted to go to PA or OT school after getting my bachelors, but I don’t think grad school is even going to be an option for me anymore considering I won’t be a competitive enough applicant. My GPA has made me start to rethink everything and wonder if I should even continue to pursue this degree anymore.
If I do end up having to leave school, I obviously don’t want to just give up. I would still like to continue my education somewhere else. But I don’t know if a science degree would be worth it given my horrible grades and low GPA (less than 3.0). I wish I could start all over again. I just feel so torn and like I’ve completely failed myself & ruined any chances I have of bettering my future.
Would I even be able to go to college somewhere else with how bad my grades are? Should I pursue a different degree and change my career plans? I’ve always had a genuine interest for designing walkable cities & infrastructure, so I wouldn’t mind switching to something like civil engineering. Would I even be able to do that?? How would my GPA here affect my GPA elsewhere? Can I completely start my degree over or am I stuck with this fuck up forever?
I’m feeling very hopeless right now and like I’ve hit a new low point in my life. I’m really sad and disappointed in myself. I don’t know what to do.
TLDR: Might have to drop out of school because of low GPA. I don’t know if I should give up on my degree or continue pursuing education somewhere else. I don’t know if I should change my career plans either. I’m just really lost
2024.06.09 07:00 Outrageous-Claim32 I feel inexplicably upset or jealous whenever my younger sibling does something before me
Me and my younger sibling are 7 years apart. I sacrificed all of my teenage years and social life to take care of my sibling. Our mother was chronically ill, so by 13 all of the care they got was up to me. By 15 I was dropped out of high school to take care of the both of them. By 17 I was holding down 3 jobs to take care of them both while trying to graduate high school.
Needless to say, I was a complete loner. I started noticing the jealousy when I was 20, and my sibling was 14 and had lost their virginity while I was still a virgin. In a blink, my childhood was gone and all of the firsts I never got to have, my sibling was having. It wasn’t about their virginity as much as it was the opportunity to feel like someone wanted to spend time with them because I was very incredibly alone.
Now, we are 18 and 24. I met my boyfriend who I’ve been with for 3.5 years now and I’m very happy. I thought I’d gotten over this jealousy until I saw a video about someone’s 18 year old sister getting pregnant and my first immediate thought was “if my sibling had a baby before me I would be so upset and it’ll be proof that I’ve been beaten for the rest of my life.”
I don’t know what to do with this feeling. The feeling that if this little person I raised did even one more thing before I did that I would lose all sense of self worth despite being happy with myself and in my life.
I don’t know why I have this gross primal feeling in my chest when I think about my sibling “beating me” to having kids. I need to get over this because my sibling is… well.. not very careful and it’s very likely that they will have a child before me. My boyfriend and I have been trying to have a baby for almost a year and it’s very likely that we will have to dish out thousands in fertility treatments before we could have a baby.
I don’t want to hold any of these feelings, especially if my sibling does have a baby before me. I don’t want to resent them or any niece or nephew I may have and I fear so deeply that I will.
I don’t know if this is a normal feeling for an older sibling, but it doesn’t feel like it.
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Needless to say, I was a complete loner. I started noticing the jealousy when I was 20, and my sibling was 14 and had lost their virginity while I was still a virgin. In a blink, my childhood was gone and all of the firsts I never got to have, my sibling was having. It wasn’t about their virginity as much as it was the opportunity to feel like someone wanted to spend time with them because I was very incredibly alone.
Now, we are 18 and 24. I met my boyfriend who I’ve been with for 3.5 years now and I’m very happy. I thought I’d gotten over this jealousy until I saw a video about someone’s 18 year old sister getting pregnant and my first immediate thought was “if my sibling had a baby before me I would be so upset and it’ll be proof that I’ve been beaten for the rest of my life.”
I don’t know what to do with this feeling. The feeling that if this little person I raised did even one more thing before I did that I would lose all sense of self worth despite being happy with myself and in my life.
I don’t know why I have this gross primal feeling in my chest when I think about my sibling “beating me” to having kids. I need to get over this because my sibling is… well.. not very careful and it’s very likely that they will have a child before me. My boyfriend and I have been trying to have a baby for almost a year and it’s very likely that we will have to dish out thousands in fertility treatments before we could have a baby.
I don’t want to hold any of these feelings, especially if my sibling does have a baby before me. I don’t want to resent them or any niece or nephew I may have and I fear so deeply that I will.
I don’t know if this is a normal feeling for an older sibling, but it doesn’t feel like it.
2024.06.09 06:52 SuperDuty2478 I need advice
I need advice
So me (18M) and this guy (18M) play on this online game together. Me messages me that he’s gay and I am too, so I add him on snap. I have no idea what this man looks like at all and we live in completely different states. So we are chatting all night and some explicit photos if you will are exchanged. And he says that he’s falling for me and I’m like omg same. Because the vibes were vibing yall. So today we are chatting about some deeper meaning things and he tells me how he was bullied in middle and high school for things and it’s rlly hurt him and his self worth and how it’s changed him as a person. So I’m telling him how that’s ok and not his fault etcetera but also I wanna see what u look like. So he’s like fine. And pause for a sec. This man literally told me I love you. And I didnt say it back, but still. Anyway, back to the story. He sends me a photo of him and let’s just say he wasn’t rlly blessed in the gene pool. Like that’s so mean but my heart actually dropped and I had to think about what I was gonna say for a minute. But he was like look at how my smile is so crooked it’s terrible. So I focused on that and said how I literally have a crooked smile and it’s not bad at all. Like I was at a complete loss of words y’all. So my question is how do I end whatever this is. Because I can’t keep pretending and lying. But I don’t want to hurt him because of all the things he told me he’s gone through. And I’m not ghosting him so that’s off the table. Pls help me Reddit people.
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So me (18M) and this guy (18M) play on this online game together. Me messages me that he’s gay and I am too, so I add him on snap. I have no idea what this man looks like at all and we live in completely different states. So we are chatting all night and some explicit photos if you will are exchanged. And he says that he’s falling for me and I’m like omg same. Because the vibes were vibing yall. So today we are chatting about some deeper meaning things and he tells me how he was bullied in middle and high school for things and it’s rlly hurt him and his self worth and how it’s changed him as a person. So I’m telling him how that’s ok and not his fault etcetera but also I wanna see what u look like. So he’s like fine. And pause for a sec. This man literally told me I love you. And I didnt say it back, but still. Anyway, back to the story. He sends me a photo of him and let’s just say he wasn’t rlly blessed in the gene pool. Like that’s so mean but my heart actually dropped and I had to think about what I was gonna say for a minute. But he was like look at how my smile is so crooked it’s terrible. So I focused on that and said how I literally have a crooked smile and it’s not bad at all. Like I was at a complete loss of words y’all. So my question is how do I end whatever this is. Because I can’t keep pretending and lying. But I don’t want to hurt him because of all the things he told me he’s gone through. And I’m not ghosting him so that’s off the table. Pls help me Reddit people.
2024.06.09 06:51 fvckCARDEE To anyone with pricey pieces - do you find the quality/craftsmanship to be worth the price? If you’re at your goal size do you think it’s worth dropping some good money on a nice piece? Or is this overpriced?
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2024.06.09 06:50 brittpeeks Solo Trip Report 5/16-5/25
I expected to have this posted very soon after my trip, but time got away from me! Even the prospect of writing this out is kind of daunting lol so props to all of you who post your trip reports (and I greedily read every word!). Whenever people say stuff like “this is so long, I don’t expect anyone to read this!” I’m always like “of course I’m going to read every word and love it!” But now I am the one telling you guys, this is very long and I can’t imagine who out there is going to read this lol
Thursday 5/16 - Travel Day
Flew to Naples where my friend lives. Plan was to stay two nights with her before we headed to Orlando for one “girls night” before my solo trip began.
Saturday 5/18 - Travel to Disney!
Left at 6:30am to drive to Orlando. It was her and her two girls (age 11 and 5). We had reservations for one night at Beach Club. We bounded as princesses (Tiana, Ariel, Aurora, Jasmine). We walked to Epcot at 11:30am and that short walk was INCREDIBLE. I can’t believe how close the park is!!! Beach Club is amazing for location alone! Here are the things we ate and experienced:
~~Toasted Pretzel Bread (Germany): 20/10 This was absolutely delicious and over the course of the week I think I ate it like 5-6 times lol
~~Raspberry Radler (Germany): same as above, LOVED
~~Harvested a Pearl (Japan): This was seriously THE BEST experience! We all got them put in necklaces. One of her daughters got a gray/blue pearl and it was gorgeous. Lots of attention when she showed mine bc it looked big and she kept moving it up the sizing plate. I ended up with an 8.5mm pearl! It was very exciting and lots of celebration by the workers and crowd. They said it was the largest of the day. Honestly, I recommend this to ANYONE. It was less expensive than I expected, $29 to harvest the pearl, then I think I spent $23 on a cage for it, and I chose to buy a necklace for it to wear right away and that was $26. I am 100% doing it again in September when I go back for my 40th birthday (and I told my hubby he is doing it too and will love it!)
~~Lemon Drop Shandy (The Citrus Blossom): 7/10 good! nothing exceptional, I liked the radler better
~~Cinnamon Roll Bites (Brunchcot): 6/10, I was so excited for these but they were just average. I think maybe if we had a batch that had more frosting it might have been better. They weren’t bad, just not outstanding. Loved the bacon crumbles though!
~~Guardians of the Galaxy: the only reason this is making it into the notes is bc of my Reliefband. I get motion sickness. I tried Guardians last fall (after 2 dramamine) and still had to sit for about an hour afterward to chill and not be sick. I decided to purchase a Reliefband (classic version, Amazon, $129) to try out this trip and see if it would work. I was very skeptical. But I am here to say it worked 1000000000%. I was so blown away. Absolutely ZERO feelings of motion sickness during or after the ride. Kept my eyes open the whole time (it’s the visual speed that usually gets me, screen rides get me too). I am not a big thrill ride person, so incidentally this time around I realized this isn’t the ride for me. I just don’t enjoy it that much, BUT the big deal is to find out that is my ride preference and has nothing to do with motion sickness. It was so liberating not having my motion sickness control me! Ooooo, also, I was absolutely ecstatic that I got the song I’ve always wanted!! Everybody Wants to Rule the World!
We left Epcot at 4pm and went back to the resort to check in. First of all, it’s so gorgeous there. The room was wonderful, the lobby is beautiful and smells amazing. I wish we had the money to always stay deluxe bc I get why people love deluxe resorts so much!
Dinner at Ale & Compass (Yacht Club): 7/10, again, food was decent but nothing exceptional. Actually the Parker House Rolls were 1000% worth the hype, I got the NY Strip Steak though, asked for medium rare and I think it was more medium and that ruined it a bit for me (also taste was just meh)
We spent about an hour and half swimming at Stormalong Bay after dinner. That pool is seriously incredible. I never want to experience anything but a sand bottom pool again. The. Absolute. Best.
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Sunday 5/19 - Girls Leave and Solo Begins
We checked out and then had a Beaches and Cream reservation at 11:30am. We shared the Bacon Ranch Totchos (7/10 tasty but too much topping for me), Grilled Cheese and Tomato Soup (grilled cheese 9/10, tomato soup 6/10), aaaaand the Kitchen Sink Sundae (9/10)! Was it smart for us to get this with only two adult women and two children? Probably not. But boy was it fun and delicious and we put way more of a dent in it than I thought we would lol. A little siren goes off in the restaurant when one is brought to a table and there is a back and forth with kitchen staff and customers (they say something about a “whole can of whipped cream” and customers answer back as a group) and it was a very fun vibe! In fact that is one of the reasons I rate it a 9/10 haha, bc I think there is just too much whipped cream and a lot of the ice cream is just buried.
We swam at Stormalong bay for 2 more hours before they dropped me off at All-Star Movies and they headed home to Naples.
Magic Kingdom (solo)
I got into my room at All-Star Movies (Love Bug building 6) and tbh I didn’t mind its distance to the bus stop, maybe bc it was just me, but I didn’t have a problem with it, I thought the walk was quick enough. I was in Magic Kingdom by 5:30pm.
6pm PeopleMover (walk on) 5 min posted
6:30pm Pirates of the Caribbean (walk on) 10 min posted
6:45pm Thunder Mountain (10 min) 15 min posted
7:10pm Enchanted Tiki Room (10 min) 15 min posted
7:40pm Haunted Mansion (20 min) 20 min posted
8:25pm Got the Sweet and Spicy Chicken Waffle sandwich at Sleepy Hollow: 7/10, the taste was great, I don’t like spicy stuff but this wasn’t too spicy. The only con is that the bottom of the waffle was kind of soggy and I didn’t really eat that part.
8:55pm in spot for HEA
9:40pm Peter Pan’s Flight (25 min) 10 min posted
Spent a lot of time in gift shops and doing photopass on my way out of park
11:10pm On bus back to resort
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Monday 5/20 - Animal Kingdom
6:45am On the bus to AK
7:22am Scanned into the park
7:32am Nav’i River Journey (6 min) 10 min posted
8:05am Kilimanjaro Safari (18 min) 25 min posted, was off the safari at 8:45am
9:05am Pongu Pongu - tried the Pongu Lumpia! I know this snack is controversial, it seemed like it was up my alley, but others have said the same and didn’t end up liking it so I was expecting to ultimately dislike it. I enjoyed it! 8/10 would eat again!
9:15am Gorilla Falls Trek, walked for 20 mins
9:45am It’s Tough to be a Bug - this was my first time, honestly, I think I have read articles and seen so many vlogs calling it startling and scary that I think I was expecting the worst so much that it wasn't….that….bad? I didn’t mind it? (side note: the ONLY time this entire trip that I wore tennis shoes was the morning of Animal Kingdom. My feet were hurting by the time I went into this show, so while it was going on I switched to my flip flops and my feet took a complete 180 degrees. I wore flip flops the rest of the trip and had zero issues with sore feet. I guess I’m just a flip flop girly???)
10:15am Feathered Friends in Flight - was actually heading to 11am Lion King but a CM I passed was announcing to people that the bird show was starting at 10:30 so I decided to detour there. It was great!
11:00am Maharajah Jungle Trek, walked for 20 mins, this was the most beautiful trail for me, absolutely lovely!
11:30am Eight Spoon Cafe - got the BBQ pork MacnCheese, found a spot to sit down by Drinkwallah and that is my go-to spot now. It is shaded and the carved tables and chairs are so pretty. I really like that little (hidden?) sit-down area!
12:00pm Discovery Trails, walked for 10 mins, then looked around shops in Discovery Island and Asia
12:50pm Rafiki’s Planet Watch (5 min) I did not get off the train, at this point I needed a break but I did not want to go back to resort, so I sat on the Wildlife Train and drank lots of water, I went around the circuit twice, got off at 1:30pm
1:45pm Festival of the Lion King, got in line for 2pm show, this was my first time…it BLEW MY MIND, absolutely loooooooved this. So so much. It was wonderful!
3:00pm Dinosaur (5 min) 15 min posted - first time! Honestly, I have heard so many disparaging comments about this ride I expected it to be terrifying, painful and just not fun. Again, I had an opposite experience! I love dinosaur movies (like Jurassic park) so I really enjoyed this one. I hope it is still there to ride when I am back in the fall!
3:30pm Nomad Lounge (added myself to waitlist on app, there was no “wait” got the text pretty much immediately) This was such an important break out of the heat. I spent an hour here to recharge. I drank a lot of water, had a delicious cocktail Lamu Libation 10/10, Ahi Tuna Poke Bowl 8/10, and Churros 10/10. I was able to charge my phone in an outlet at the bar. It was the perfect break!
5:00pm Left AK and headed back to resort
7:20pm Scanned into Hollywood Studios, walked around, looked through gift shops
8:20pm Catalina Eddie’s: got the Toffee and Coconut Blondie to take with me into Fantasmic! You guys…this is an absolute favorite of mine! My friend got it at NYE and forced me to try it (I didn’t want to bc I am not a coconut fan) but I fell in LOVE. Definitely a 20/10. I was so excited to get it again this trip. If you don’t love coconut, I find it very mild, you should definitely give it a shot.
9:00pm Fantasmic!
10:00pm Got on the bus to All-Star Sports instead of Movies bc in the gift shop at my resort the worker had told me I could find the pin I was looking for at the Sports gift shop. It was the 30 yr Anniversary pin of All-Star Resorts. I bought that and walked all the way back to my building, was back by 10:30pm
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Tuesday 5/21 - EPCOT
10:00am Scanned in at Epcot - kind of embarrassing…I was “that person” to hold everyone up. The past two days I did not need a park reservation, so I didn’t even think anything of it, but they told me one was required this day and he was setting one up for me on his ipad but then it kept erroring out, I felt TERRIBLE.
10:25am - Living with the Land (5 min) 5 min posted
10:50am - Nemo and Friends (15 min) 15 min posted
11:15am - Journey of Water walkthrough
11:40am - bought the Spike’s Pollination Exploration Scavenger hunt, it was nice bc it was 30% off with the rest of the F&G merch and I got my 20% discount on it. I mean it was only $10 regular price but I was still pretty happy lol
11:50am - got food!!! Toasted Pretzel Bread and Raspberry Radler (Germany) still 20/10, Frushi (Japan) 8/10, Fruit Punch Ale (America) 8/10 good but I would get the radler over this every time
1:00pm Frozen (40 min) 60 min posted, I got splashed a lot more than normal this time for some reason! Sat next to a girl who was videoing on a go-pro, asked if she was a vlogger but she said no and then we chatted for a min about our love of Disney vlogs, it was nice!
2:10pm Kringla Bakeri - Viking Coffee, 9/10 excellent!
2:30pm The Honey Bee-stro - Liquid Nitro Honey-Mascarpone Cheesecake, 10/10 LOVED, the cheesecake was smooth and creamy (even while “frozen”) and the tart blueberry compote that comes with it is a perfect pairing. Plus I was able to Pixie Dust someone here! There was a young girl in line in front of me by herself, she was maybe 13? Anyway she was trying to scan her magic band for payment and the CM told her the band was not authorized to be used for payment, she seemed a bit surprised and embarrassed and I stepped in and started scanning my magic band. It was honestly only $6.50. She tried to tell me no and that she would go get her mom, but I just overrode her and said “It’s Disney! Let me!” with a smile. We were both at the window to pick up our items together and when she got hers she unexpectedly leaned in and gave me a hug and thanked me again. I was so surprised and heartwarmed (and also felt bad that I was kinda sweaty lol). But anyway it was a wonderful moment!
2:45pm Bought the Spaceship Earth cookie jar that I have been wanting so badly! I got it with my gift card I got for “mothers day” from our pets :D
2:55pm Spaceship Earth (walk on) 5 min posted
4:00pm Bus back to resort for a break and shower bc it was a very hot day!
6:40pm Scanned back into EPCOT
6:45pm Spaceship Earth (walk on) 5 min posted
Walked around to find Spike for scavenger hunt
7:35pm Toasted Pretzel Bread and Raspberry Radler (again! lol)
8:00pm watched Garden Rocks concert
More Spike hunting!
9:00pm Luminous
9:10pm Started heading out of park
This was my toughest day of my whole solo trip for several reasons. 1) I don’t think I did enough sit down things, I was on my feet a ton 2) I was not being “park smart”. Epcot is huge enough in the first place but I was not navigating the park in an efficient way and ended up walking WAY more than I should have. Around 7:30-8pm I started to feel something pulled in my leg (after googling later maybe a mild issue with adductor tendon?) it was high up in my inner thigh, I decided to leave the park only 10 mins after Luminous started bc I really wanted to not push myself, the next day was going to be my Magic Kingdom day and that is my favorite park and would likely be a long day and I just didn’t want to ruin it.
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Wednesday 5/22 - Hollywood Studios (not Magic Kingdom!)
Woke up before 7am and decided to pivot on my plans bc of my leg. I decided to stay in the resort room until midday to rest my leg, and due to that decision I switched my park day from MK to HS. I figured if I was going to be in a park for less hours of the day I would rather sacrifice time in Hollywood Studios than Magic Kingdom. I bought Genie+ and bought an ILL for Rise of the Resistance for 1:40pm. This ended up being THE BEST decision I could have made. By the time I left my room, my leg was feeling 100% better and I did not have any issues with it for the rest of the trip!
1:15pm Scanned into Hollywood Studios
1:30pm Frozen Sing Along - I love this fricken show, I always want to see it every time I go to HS, I could watch it a million times, I am always impressed by the Arendelle Historians bc they are so funny, and while they will make jokes in a similar vein, they still have so much variety that you don’t see the same jokes when you watch shows with different historians. A++, this will always be one of my faves.
2:15pm Rise of the Resistance ILL - full A mode, also…bc I was wearing my Reliefband I was able to keep my eyes open during the drop with the simulation of flying through space. It was great!!!
3:00pm Smuggler's Run (G+) - okaayyyyyy, I have never been on this (due to motion sickness fears) but I decided to take the plunge. I got all the way to sitting in the seat and tbh I was terrified. I was by myself, I didn’t know exactly what to expect and I was not so much scared that I would be sick, I was confident in the Reliefband, but I was worried I would hate the simulated feeling of flying. That kinda freaks me out. So then, the ride doesn’t actually start and they tell us that a CM will be in to let us out bc it has malfunctioned and we will be given a LL back. I was quite literally SO RELIEVED. I will try that ride, but in September when I am with my husband!
3:30pm Woody’s Lunchbox - Adult Lemonade 10/10 and Raspberry Lunchbox Tart 7/10. I ended up getting two more Adult Lemonades throughout the night bc I thought they were delicious!! The tart was fine, it tasted “good” but nothing unique or outstanding.
4:00pm Beauty and the Beast Live
4:35pm Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway (G+)
5:15pm Toy Story Mania (G+)
6:00pm Baseline Taphouse - Charcuterie Board 9/10 and Blood Orange Hard Cider 7/10
6:30pm Frozen Sing Along - I am not kidding about how much I like this show lol
7:10pm Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway (40 mins) 45 min posted
8:20pm Rise of the Resistance (used the anytime pass I got for Smuggler Run going down) this time around we ended up having to walk down a hallway bc there was a technical difficulty with the 2nd pre show (where you enter the craft and get pulled in by the first order) we skipped that part and walked down a hallway straight into the storm trooper room. Everything else worked except for Finn.
8:45pm Ran my ass through Toy Story land (picked up an Adult Lemonade!) and hightailed it to Fantasmic! This ended up being a very good lesson for me. Getting to Fantasmic! just as it was starting was NOT a good idea. I was in the bleachers in the last section at the top, like with the walkway in front of you. You can hardly see anything back there. I will not make this mistake again. I left just as the floats started bc I could not even see them at all.
Browsed a lot of gift shops!
10:20pm Got on bus back to resort
I go back and forth on whether G+ was worth it today. Ultimately, I side on yes bc I didn’t even get to the park until 1pm, got to walk the park a ton, I did the most photopass spots here than I did on any other day, so Genie+ allowing me to just hop on 3 rides with no wait gave me the time to do all of that (and watch Frozen twice and B&B show), and I had the time to wait for Runaway Railway standby again. Also, bc the Smugglers Run malfunction allowed me to use a “LL” on Rise again, that alone made it worth it!
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Thursday 5/23 - Magic Kingdom
Wooooohoooo! My favorite park! I decided to get G+ today and get an ILL for Seven Dwarfs Mine Train for 7:40pm
9:10 Scanned into MK
9:25am Thunder Mountain (walk on) 10 min posted, this ride has never gotten to me in the past (motion sickness) but I was in the second to last cart and that made this ride feel faster and “dippier” and I did not care for it lol
9:40am Westward Ho - Crispy Chicken/egg/pepper jack breakfast biscuit, 9/10 would get again!
9:55am Pirates of the Caribbean (10 min) 15 min posted
10:25am Enchanted Tiki Room (walk on, got there just as they were ushering people in)
10:45am Enchanted Tales with Belle (12 min) 20 min posted
11:20am Little Mermaid (G+)
11:35am Mickey’s Philharmagic (10 min) 15 min posted
12:20 Carousel (15 min) 5 min posted - tbh this one pissed me off lol, bc I would have never gone on it had I realized I would wait 15 mins, 5 mins was a cruel trick haha
12:50pm Winnie the Pooh (G+)
1:05pm it’s a small world (G+)
1:35pm PeopleMover (8 min) 15 min posted
2:05pm Buzz Lightyear Space Ranger Spin (G+) - I didn’t remember thinking this ride was this hard! But after having just done Toy Story Mania the day before, I did not find this one to be as easy to “play”, I prefer Toy Story Mania!
2:20pm Monsters Inc Laugh Floor (17 min) 10 min posted
3:05 Peter Pan’s Flight (G+)
3:25pm Pecos Bills - slugged some water, had a coke (12/10 refreshing!) and nachos (4/10, I did not remember these being so spicy, I mean I don’t like spice so I am probably a wimp saying this but I did not enjoy these bc of the spiciness, will not get again)
4:00pm Stopped in Columbia Harbour house which was not too busy and found an empty table next to an outlet to charge my phone
4:45pm Haunted Mansion (G+)
Walked to First Aid station for Tylenol (headache)
5:20pm Pirates of the Caribbean (G+)
5:50pm Sunshine Tree Terrace - I tried the I Lava You Float, and I was sure it was going to be too sweet even though I have read many people’s reviews who loved it. I LAVA THIS FLOAT! 10/10 very much looking forward to getting again in fall!
6:05 WDW Train (Frontierland) (6 min) 10 min posted - I felt like chilling for a bit again so I did a full circuit and then went on to Fantasyland
7:05 Mickey’s Philharmagic (5 min) 10 min posted
7:35pm Seven Dwarfs Mine Train ILL - felt the same way about this one as BTM earlier, I was in one of the last carts (row 8) and it felt faster and dippier than in the past, no thanks!
8:10pm PeopleMover (20 min) 5 min posted - this should have been a walk on, but the ride went down as I was in line, I kept debating back and forth about leaving the line and coming back, but I just kept sticking it out a few more mins and a few more mins. Some people in line behind me were speculating if someone had puked on the ride bc of the workers going up. Not sure, doesn’t really matter, PeopleMover is the BEST at night!
8:50pm Seven Dwarfs Mine Train (35 min) 35 min posted - Listen, I wasn’t expecting to be on this ride during HEA, I was just trying to hop in line while everyone was waiting for fireworks bc the wait would be shorter, but the fact that I actually got on it in perfect timing to see fireworks?! Let me just say it is just as cool as everyone says it is! Also, they put me in row 8 again, grrrrr, is that the designated solo rider lane?
9:30pm TRON - I tried getting a boarding group at 7am and didn’t get in. So then my plan was to get in at 1pm but I totallyyyyyyy forgot about it and I remembered at 1:55pm and I was like “crap! I guess I will see if I can still buy an ILL”. I was about to do that and then I thought to myself, “maybe I should just see if the VQ is still open?” AND IT WAS! So I literally got a boarding group at 2pm, an hour after the VQ started, I was shocked and thrilled when I got one! Plus TRON is always so gorgeous at night. I actually have yet to ride it in the day lol And LISTEN, I get that most people prefer Guardians to TRON, I really do get it. BUT bc I am not that much of a thrill ride person, I like easier going coasters. I seriously love TRON so much. It is such a horizontal coaster that it’s like my ideal. You get the thrill from it being fast and a little dippy, but nothing crazy. It’s a fave for me!!!
10:30pm Casey’s Corner - French fries and coke, both 10/10 refreshing and needed the pick me up!
10:45pm Main Street Confectionary - It was on my to-do list to get the popcorn mix from here. I chose Butter Popcorn, dark chocolate sauce, pretzel pieces and snickers. 10/10 definitely recommend. Will be getting a mix again in September!
11:10pm Got on bus back to resort
Friday 5/24 - Bonus Day?!
This was supposed to be my travel day back home. My flight was set to leave at 5pm, but in the morning my husband told me about storms in the midwest and I got an email from the airline about “adverse weather conditions”, so I called and changed my flight to the next day at 7am. (It ended up being the right choice bc my original 5pm flight out of MCO was delayed multiple times until it was finally canceled at like 10:30pm) I was thankfully able to book another night at All-Star Movies and could stay in my same room. I quickly formed the plan to go back to Animal Kingdom to see Festival of the Lion King again bc I had enjoyed it so much earlier in the week and then go to EPCOT to finish the final 4 Spikes that I had not located yet for the scavenger hunt!
11:00am Scanned in at Animal Kingdom
11:50am Mr. Kamal’s - got the Chicken Dumplings that were on my list to try but I did not get the chance to on Monday, also went back to my favorite spot by Drinkwallah, the dumplings were like a 6/10. Idk just pretty average for a potsticker that you can get anywhere, I probably would not get them again
12:15pm walked around Dinoland to really soak it in just in case next time I come it is walled off!
1:pm Festival of the Lion King - man, this is just fantastic! Be Prepared is my favorite villain song and I get so pumped when they do that part!
1:50pm Satu’li Canteen - got the wood-grilled chicken protein bowl, with rice and black beans and the creamy herb sauce. Literally OH MY GOD, this was so flipping good! 20/10!!! Best thing I ate hands-down all week. I wasn’t sure I would eat the slaw in the bowl but that was delicious, the creamy herb sauce was amazing and those little boba balls that add the citrus burst?!?! So so good. I have already altered our plans for September to include two meals here so I can get this bowl twice next time lol
2:45pm Took bus back to Resort
5:30pm Scanned in at EPCOT
5:55pm Living with the Land (walkon) 10 min posted
6:15pm Awesome Planet (walkon, went into theater immediately and show started) This was my first time checking this out, I really enjoyed it! I will def watch again especially in the heat of the day when I just need to sit somewhere cool for a bit!
6:45pm Found Spike (1 of 4 left) by the Butterly Landing!
7:00pm Found Spike (2 of 4 left) in France
7:10pm Checked out the Annual Passholder lounge in Restaurant Marrakesh
7:35pm Gran Fiesta Tour (walk on) 5 min posted
7:50pm Found Spike (3 of 4 left) in Mexico
8:00pm Got another Toasted Pretzel Bread and Raspberry Radler from Germany (dont judge! lol)
8:10pm watched Lit at Garden Rocks concert (who doesn’t love “My own worst enemy”!?!?!?)
8:35pm Found final Spike in Japan!!! - this one was my ultimate nemesis. I had searched Japan on Tuesday, I had searched Japan (twice?) earlier on this day and I was all set to give up bc I couldn’t find the Kokedama garden. I just hadn’t looked up the stone path to the left of Japan. Finally saw it when it was dark out and got my final Spike!!!
8:50pm Journey of Water walkthrough (always better at night!)
9:05pm Shoutout to the photopass guy who I stopped by on my way out of the park, those were the most awkward poses I have ever done in front of spaceship earth but you tried your best and the photos make me laugh every time I see them!
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Overall Thoughts
10/10 Amazing Trip. I found out about people going on solo trips here on reddit late last year and I was immediately certain I had to book one. While I can be a very social person, I am also a loner in the fact that I do enjoy spending time in my own company (not everybody does) so I knew a solo trip was right up my alley. It was everything I hoped for and more. I didn’t have to consult anyone else, I could do what I want, when I want. Also, (not to brag….shhhhhh…I’m not bragging I swear) but I am not a complainer. The heat usually doesn’t affect me too much, I have a good amount of endurance so I get tired of course but it takes a lot. I’m pretty unflappable because I’m just happy to BE AT Disney World. Others I’ve gone with are not like this so much lol so it was nice to just be in my own company in the sense that I was always in a positive mood and didn’t have anyone dimming that? If that makes sense?
Safety
I am a petite woman. I am 4’10” and 118lbs so I am very aware of my size in terms of my safety. I can honestly say though that I felt safe throughout the whole trip. The one time that I got off the bus at All-Star Sports at 10pm to go to the gift shop and then walked all the way to Movies, that did worry me a bit but only as I was walking through the parking lot sections.
And I did get the crap scared out of me at the resort due to the requirement of a “visual check”. I had not ever heard of this, but I was in my room for a midday break and I had a knock at my door by housekeeping. I thought it was odd bc I had my “room occupied” sign out the whole time bc I didn’t feel the need for housekeeping, it was just me in the room. I said “no thank you” and they knocked and announced housekeeping again. I said “no thank you” louder. (internally I was thinking, can they not hear me through the door????) and they did it again! I finally went closer to the door and I heard the person mumble something about a “visual check” and I very sternly and loudly said “no!” bc I didn’t know what the heck they were talking about. I peeked through the curtain at my window and watched the guy walk past holding a phone in his hand. I think he was wearing a uniform shirt but I couldn’t totally tell. I decided to call the resort in the event this was someone trying to pose as housekeeping staff. They ended up relieving my fears by telling me it was legitimate. Apparently, you have to have your room checked at some point in your stay (I was staying 5 nights) if you choose not to get housekeeping. He explained this has to do with the Pulse Nightclub shooting. I guess they had stockpiled guns in their hotel room and kept not letting housekeeping in. He explained that is why they do the visual check, for the safety of all resort guests. I was 100% supportive once he told me that and I felt bad for yelling at the guy. But also, I am a solo woman and I had no idea what the hell was going on, and to be completely frank, I had just showered so I was in a tshirt and underwear which made me feel even more vulnerable bc I was not fully dressed! I was not letting that person in my room. The guy on the phone totally understood that and apologized for alarming me. I told him to have the guy come back and do the visual check. I apologized to him when he came in. He was in my room for all of 10 seconds and that was it. But it was certainly a crazy ordeal!
Walking
I was doing 20-30k steps each day and other than hurting my leg on Tuesday I was honestly fine. I had shin splints too but again, they weren’t terrible and by Thursday they were gone. I brought tennis shoes and flip flops intending to switch on and off throughout the week in order to prevent my feet from getting sore but that never happened. I spent 3 hours in the shoes on Monday before my feet started hurting and I never wore them again. I had 2 different pairs of flip flops the whole time. I guess that is what my feet like!
Backpack vs Loungefly
I typically wear a normal size backpack to the parks, but also I can usually share wearing it with my husband. I didn’t really consider how hard it would be to wear a backpack alllllllll day long. And it wasn’t even heavy, I didn’t put much in it at all, but still it wore on my shoulders and made them sore. On Wednesday I ended up getting a Loungefly even though they have never really been my thing. It honestly ended up being perfect. It felt different on my shoulders and I wasn’t getting sore like I was with a regular size backpack.
Waiting in Lines
I have often read that one of the things that bothers solo travelers the most is waiting in lines by themselves bc it’s boring and they have no one to keep them company. I thought I might feel this way too but waiting in lines was not bad at all to me. It’s so easy to be on your phone that whole time. I was looking at my photopass photos, browsing reddit, and inputting trip notes. I felt like waiting in line was not a hardship for me as a solo traveler.
Photopasses
This trip exceeded my expectations with photopasses! The number of photos each photographer took and the variety of positions and magic shots was awesome. I am assuming part of that is because I was solo? I am not sure but I just felt like the quantity and time spent at each photopass location was better than normal. Special shout out to Hollywood Studios, that day in particular was just awesome. Every photographer was awesome, but especially the ones in Galaxy’s Edge. I was having such an amazing time getting them!
Total Photopasses each day:
MK - 6 photopass spots
AK - 2 photopass spots
Epcot - 3 photopass spots
HS - 7 photopass spots
MK - 6 photopass spots
AK and EPCOT - 7 photopass spots
I can’t wait to do it all again in September with my husband!
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Thursday 5/16 - Travel Day
Flew to Naples where my friend lives. Plan was to stay two nights with her before we headed to Orlando for one “girls night” before my solo trip began.
Saturday 5/18 - Travel to Disney!
Left at 6:30am to drive to Orlando. It was her and her two girls (age 11 and 5). We had reservations for one night at Beach Club. We bounded as princesses (Tiana, Ariel, Aurora, Jasmine). We walked to Epcot at 11:30am and that short walk was INCREDIBLE. I can’t believe how close the park is!!! Beach Club is amazing for location alone! Here are the things we ate and experienced:
~~Toasted Pretzel Bread (Germany): 20/10 This was absolutely delicious and over the course of the week I think I ate it like 5-6 times lol
~~Raspberry Radler (Germany): same as above, LOVED
~~Harvested a Pearl (Japan): This was seriously THE BEST experience! We all got them put in necklaces. One of her daughters got a gray/blue pearl and it was gorgeous. Lots of attention when she showed mine bc it looked big and she kept moving it up the sizing plate. I ended up with an 8.5mm pearl! It was very exciting and lots of celebration by the workers and crowd. They said it was the largest of the day. Honestly, I recommend this to ANYONE. It was less expensive than I expected, $29 to harvest the pearl, then I think I spent $23 on a cage for it, and I chose to buy a necklace for it to wear right away and that was $26. I am 100% doing it again in September when I go back for my 40th birthday (and I told my hubby he is doing it too and will love it!)
~~Lemon Drop Shandy (The Citrus Blossom): 7/10 good! nothing exceptional, I liked the radler better
~~Cinnamon Roll Bites (Brunchcot): 6/10, I was so excited for these but they were just average. I think maybe if we had a batch that had more frosting it might have been better. They weren’t bad, just not outstanding. Loved the bacon crumbles though!
~~Guardians of the Galaxy: the only reason this is making it into the notes is bc of my Reliefband. I get motion sickness. I tried Guardians last fall (after 2 dramamine) and still had to sit for about an hour afterward to chill and not be sick. I decided to purchase a Reliefband (classic version, Amazon, $129) to try out this trip and see if it would work. I was very skeptical. But I am here to say it worked 1000000000%. I was so blown away. Absolutely ZERO feelings of motion sickness during or after the ride. Kept my eyes open the whole time (it’s the visual speed that usually gets me, screen rides get me too). I am not a big thrill ride person, so incidentally this time around I realized this isn’t the ride for me. I just don’t enjoy it that much, BUT the big deal is to find out that is my ride preference and has nothing to do with motion sickness. It was so liberating not having my motion sickness control me! Ooooo, also, I was absolutely ecstatic that I got the song I’ve always wanted!! Everybody Wants to Rule the World!
We left Epcot at 4pm and went back to the resort to check in. First of all, it’s so gorgeous there. The room was wonderful, the lobby is beautiful and smells amazing. I wish we had the money to always stay deluxe bc I get why people love deluxe resorts so much!
Dinner at Ale & Compass (Yacht Club): 7/10, again, food was decent but nothing exceptional. Actually the Parker House Rolls were 1000% worth the hype, I got the NY Strip Steak though, asked for medium rare and I think it was more medium and that ruined it a bit for me (also taste was just meh)
We spent about an hour and half swimming at Stormalong Bay after dinner. That pool is seriously incredible. I never want to experience anything but a sand bottom pool again. The. Absolute. Best.
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Sunday 5/19 - Girls Leave and Solo Begins
We checked out and then had a Beaches and Cream reservation at 11:30am. We shared the Bacon Ranch Totchos (7/10 tasty but too much topping for me), Grilled Cheese and Tomato Soup (grilled cheese 9/10, tomato soup 6/10), aaaaand the Kitchen Sink Sundae (9/10)! Was it smart for us to get this with only two adult women and two children? Probably not. But boy was it fun and delicious and we put way more of a dent in it than I thought we would lol. A little siren goes off in the restaurant when one is brought to a table and there is a back and forth with kitchen staff and customers (they say something about a “whole can of whipped cream” and customers answer back as a group) and it was a very fun vibe! In fact that is one of the reasons I rate it a 9/10 haha, bc I think there is just too much whipped cream and a lot of the ice cream is just buried.
We swam at Stormalong bay for 2 more hours before they dropped me off at All-Star Movies and they headed home to Naples.
Magic Kingdom (solo)
I got into my room at All-Star Movies (Love Bug building 6) and tbh I didn’t mind its distance to the bus stop, maybe bc it was just me, but I didn’t have a problem with it, I thought the walk was quick enough. I was in Magic Kingdom by 5:30pm.
6pm PeopleMover (walk on) 5 min posted
6:30pm Pirates of the Caribbean (walk on) 10 min posted
6:45pm Thunder Mountain (10 min) 15 min posted
7:10pm Enchanted Tiki Room (10 min) 15 min posted
7:40pm Haunted Mansion (20 min) 20 min posted
8:25pm Got the Sweet and Spicy Chicken Waffle sandwich at Sleepy Hollow: 7/10, the taste was great, I don’t like spicy stuff but this wasn’t too spicy. The only con is that the bottom of the waffle was kind of soggy and I didn’t really eat that part.
8:55pm in spot for HEA
9:40pm Peter Pan’s Flight (25 min) 10 min posted
Spent a lot of time in gift shops and doing photopass on my way out of park
11:10pm On bus back to resort
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Monday 5/20 - Animal Kingdom
6:45am On the bus to AK
7:22am Scanned into the park
7:32am Nav’i River Journey (6 min) 10 min posted
8:05am Kilimanjaro Safari (18 min) 25 min posted, was off the safari at 8:45am
9:05am Pongu Pongu - tried the Pongu Lumpia! I know this snack is controversial, it seemed like it was up my alley, but others have said the same and didn’t end up liking it so I was expecting to ultimately dislike it. I enjoyed it! 8/10 would eat again!
9:15am Gorilla Falls Trek, walked for 20 mins
9:45am It’s Tough to be a Bug - this was my first time, honestly, I think I have read articles and seen so many vlogs calling it startling and scary that I think I was expecting the worst so much that it wasn't….that….bad? I didn’t mind it? (side note: the ONLY time this entire trip that I wore tennis shoes was the morning of Animal Kingdom. My feet were hurting by the time I went into this show, so while it was going on I switched to my flip flops and my feet took a complete 180 degrees. I wore flip flops the rest of the trip and had zero issues with sore feet. I guess I’m just a flip flop girly???)
10:15am Feathered Friends in Flight - was actually heading to 11am Lion King but a CM I passed was announcing to people that the bird show was starting at 10:30 so I decided to detour there. It was great!
11:00am Maharajah Jungle Trek, walked for 20 mins, this was the most beautiful trail for me, absolutely lovely!
11:30am Eight Spoon Cafe - got the BBQ pork MacnCheese, found a spot to sit down by Drinkwallah and that is my go-to spot now. It is shaded and the carved tables and chairs are so pretty. I really like that little (hidden?) sit-down area!
12:00pm Discovery Trails, walked for 10 mins, then looked around shops in Discovery Island and Asia
12:50pm Rafiki’s Planet Watch (5 min) I did not get off the train, at this point I needed a break but I did not want to go back to resort, so I sat on the Wildlife Train and drank lots of water, I went around the circuit twice, got off at 1:30pm
1:45pm Festival of the Lion King, got in line for 2pm show, this was my first time…it BLEW MY MIND, absolutely loooooooved this. So so much. It was wonderful!
3:00pm Dinosaur (5 min) 15 min posted - first time! Honestly, I have heard so many disparaging comments about this ride I expected it to be terrifying, painful and just not fun. Again, I had an opposite experience! I love dinosaur movies (like Jurassic park) so I really enjoyed this one. I hope it is still there to ride when I am back in the fall!
3:30pm Nomad Lounge (added myself to waitlist on app, there was no “wait” got the text pretty much immediately) This was such an important break out of the heat. I spent an hour here to recharge. I drank a lot of water, had a delicious cocktail Lamu Libation 10/10, Ahi Tuna Poke Bowl 8/10, and Churros 10/10. I was able to charge my phone in an outlet at the bar. It was the perfect break!
5:00pm Left AK and headed back to resort
7:20pm Scanned into Hollywood Studios, walked around, looked through gift shops
8:20pm Catalina Eddie’s: got the Toffee and Coconut Blondie to take with me into Fantasmic! You guys…this is an absolute favorite of mine! My friend got it at NYE and forced me to try it (I didn’t want to bc I am not a coconut fan) but I fell in LOVE. Definitely a 20/10. I was so excited to get it again this trip. If you don’t love coconut, I find it very mild, you should definitely give it a shot.
9:00pm Fantasmic!
10:00pm Got on the bus to All-Star Sports instead of Movies bc in the gift shop at my resort the worker had told me I could find the pin I was looking for at the Sports gift shop. It was the 30 yr Anniversary pin of All-Star Resorts. I bought that and walked all the way back to my building, was back by 10:30pm
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Tuesday 5/21 - EPCOT
10:00am Scanned in at Epcot - kind of embarrassing…I was “that person” to hold everyone up. The past two days I did not need a park reservation, so I didn’t even think anything of it, but they told me one was required this day and he was setting one up for me on his ipad but then it kept erroring out, I felt TERRIBLE.
10:25am - Living with the Land (5 min) 5 min posted
10:50am - Nemo and Friends (15 min) 15 min posted
11:15am - Journey of Water walkthrough
11:40am - bought the Spike’s Pollination Exploration Scavenger hunt, it was nice bc it was 30% off with the rest of the F&G merch and I got my 20% discount on it. I mean it was only $10 regular price but I was still pretty happy lol
11:50am - got food!!! Toasted Pretzel Bread and Raspberry Radler (Germany) still 20/10, Frushi (Japan) 8/10, Fruit Punch Ale (America) 8/10 good but I would get the radler over this every time
1:00pm Frozen (40 min) 60 min posted, I got splashed a lot more than normal this time for some reason! Sat next to a girl who was videoing on a go-pro, asked if she was a vlogger but she said no and then we chatted for a min about our love of Disney vlogs, it was nice!
2:10pm Kringla Bakeri - Viking Coffee, 9/10 excellent!
2:30pm The Honey Bee-stro - Liquid Nitro Honey-Mascarpone Cheesecake, 10/10 LOVED, the cheesecake was smooth and creamy (even while “frozen”) and the tart blueberry compote that comes with it is a perfect pairing. Plus I was able to Pixie Dust someone here! There was a young girl in line in front of me by herself, she was maybe 13? Anyway she was trying to scan her magic band for payment and the CM told her the band was not authorized to be used for payment, she seemed a bit surprised and embarrassed and I stepped in and started scanning my magic band. It was honestly only $6.50. She tried to tell me no and that she would go get her mom, but I just overrode her and said “It’s Disney! Let me!” with a smile. We were both at the window to pick up our items together and when she got hers she unexpectedly leaned in and gave me a hug and thanked me again. I was so surprised and heartwarmed (and also felt bad that I was kinda sweaty lol). But anyway it was a wonderful moment!
2:45pm Bought the Spaceship Earth cookie jar that I have been wanting so badly! I got it with my gift card I got for “mothers day” from our pets :D
2:55pm Spaceship Earth (walk on) 5 min posted
4:00pm Bus back to resort for a break and shower bc it was a very hot day!
6:40pm Scanned back into EPCOT
6:45pm Spaceship Earth (walk on) 5 min posted
Walked around to find Spike for scavenger hunt
7:35pm Toasted Pretzel Bread and Raspberry Radler (again! lol)
8:00pm watched Garden Rocks concert
More Spike hunting!
9:00pm Luminous
9:10pm Started heading out of park
This was my toughest day of my whole solo trip for several reasons. 1) I don’t think I did enough sit down things, I was on my feet a ton 2) I was not being “park smart”. Epcot is huge enough in the first place but I was not navigating the park in an efficient way and ended up walking WAY more than I should have. Around 7:30-8pm I started to feel something pulled in my leg (after googling later maybe a mild issue with adductor tendon?) it was high up in my inner thigh, I decided to leave the park only 10 mins after Luminous started bc I really wanted to not push myself, the next day was going to be my Magic Kingdom day and that is my favorite park and would likely be a long day and I just didn’t want to ruin it.
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Wednesday 5/22 - Hollywood Studios (not Magic Kingdom!)
Woke up before 7am and decided to pivot on my plans bc of my leg. I decided to stay in the resort room until midday to rest my leg, and due to that decision I switched my park day from MK to HS. I figured if I was going to be in a park for less hours of the day I would rather sacrifice time in Hollywood Studios than Magic Kingdom. I bought Genie+ and bought an ILL for Rise of the Resistance for 1:40pm. This ended up being THE BEST decision I could have made. By the time I left my room, my leg was feeling 100% better and I did not have any issues with it for the rest of the trip!
1:15pm Scanned into Hollywood Studios
1:30pm Frozen Sing Along - I love this fricken show, I always want to see it every time I go to HS, I could watch it a million times, I am always impressed by the Arendelle Historians bc they are so funny, and while they will make jokes in a similar vein, they still have so much variety that you don’t see the same jokes when you watch shows with different historians. A++, this will always be one of my faves.
2:15pm Rise of the Resistance ILL - full A mode, also…bc I was wearing my Reliefband I was able to keep my eyes open during the drop with the simulation of flying through space. It was great!!!
3:00pm Smuggler's Run (G+) - okaayyyyyy, I have never been on this (due to motion sickness fears) but I decided to take the plunge. I got all the way to sitting in the seat and tbh I was terrified. I was by myself, I didn’t know exactly what to expect and I was not so much scared that I would be sick, I was confident in the Reliefband, but I was worried I would hate the simulated feeling of flying. That kinda freaks me out. So then, the ride doesn’t actually start and they tell us that a CM will be in to let us out bc it has malfunctioned and we will be given a LL back. I was quite literally SO RELIEVED. I will try that ride, but in September when I am with my husband!
3:30pm Woody’s Lunchbox - Adult Lemonade 10/10 and Raspberry Lunchbox Tart 7/10. I ended up getting two more Adult Lemonades throughout the night bc I thought they were delicious!! The tart was fine, it tasted “good” but nothing unique or outstanding.
4:00pm Beauty and the Beast Live
4:35pm Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway (G+)
5:15pm Toy Story Mania (G+)
6:00pm Baseline Taphouse - Charcuterie Board 9/10 and Blood Orange Hard Cider 7/10
6:30pm Frozen Sing Along - I am not kidding about how much I like this show lol
7:10pm Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway (40 mins) 45 min posted
8:20pm Rise of the Resistance (used the anytime pass I got for Smuggler Run going down) this time around we ended up having to walk down a hallway bc there was a technical difficulty with the 2nd pre show (where you enter the craft and get pulled in by the first order) we skipped that part and walked down a hallway straight into the storm trooper room. Everything else worked except for Finn.
8:45pm Ran my ass through Toy Story land (picked up an Adult Lemonade!) and hightailed it to Fantasmic! This ended up being a very good lesson for me. Getting to Fantasmic! just as it was starting was NOT a good idea. I was in the bleachers in the last section at the top, like with the walkway in front of you. You can hardly see anything back there. I will not make this mistake again. I left just as the floats started bc I could not even see them at all.
Browsed a lot of gift shops!
10:20pm Got on bus back to resort
I go back and forth on whether G+ was worth it today. Ultimately, I side on yes bc I didn’t even get to the park until 1pm, got to walk the park a ton, I did the most photopass spots here than I did on any other day, so Genie+ allowing me to just hop on 3 rides with no wait gave me the time to do all of that (and watch Frozen twice and B&B show), and I had the time to wait for Runaway Railway standby again. Also, bc the Smugglers Run malfunction allowed me to use a “LL” on Rise again, that alone made it worth it!
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Thursday 5/23 - Magic Kingdom
Wooooohoooo! My favorite park! I decided to get G+ today and get an ILL for Seven Dwarfs Mine Train for 7:40pm
9:10 Scanned into MK
9:25am Thunder Mountain (walk on) 10 min posted, this ride has never gotten to me in the past (motion sickness) but I was in the second to last cart and that made this ride feel faster and “dippier” and I did not care for it lol
9:40am Westward Ho - Crispy Chicken/egg/pepper jack breakfast biscuit, 9/10 would get again!
9:55am Pirates of the Caribbean (10 min) 15 min posted
10:25am Enchanted Tiki Room (walk on, got there just as they were ushering people in)
10:45am Enchanted Tales with Belle (12 min) 20 min posted
11:20am Little Mermaid (G+)
11:35am Mickey’s Philharmagic (10 min) 15 min posted
12:20 Carousel (15 min) 5 min posted - tbh this one pissed me off lol, bc I would have never gone on it had I realized I would wait 15 mins, 5 mins was a cruel trick haha
12:50pm Winnie the Pooh (G+)
1:05pm it’s a small world (G+)
1:35pm PeopleMover (8 min) 15 min posted
2:05pm Buzz Lightyear Space Ranger Spin (G+) - I didn’t remember thinking this ride was this hard! But after having just done Toy Story Mania the day before, I did not find this one to be as easy to “play”, I prefer Toy Story Mania!
2:20pm Monsters Inc Laugh Floor (17 min) 10 min posted
3:05 Peter Pan’s Flight (G+)
3:25pm Pecos Bills - slugged some water, had a coke (12/10 refreshing!) and nachos (4/10, I did not remember these being so spicy, I mean I don’t like spice so I am probably a wimp saying this but I did not enjoy these bc of the spiciness, will not get again)
4:00pm Stopped in Columbia Harbour house which was not too busy and found an empty table next to an outlet to charge my phone
4:45pm Haunted Mansion (G+)
Walked to First Aid station for Tylenol (headache)
5:20pm Pirates of the Caribbean (G+)
5:50pm Sunshine Tree Terrace - I tried the I Lava You Float, and I was sure it was going to be too sweet even though I have read many people’s reviews who loved it. I LAVA THIS FLOAT! 10/10 very much looking forward to getting again in fall!
6:05 WDW Train (Frontierland) (6 min) 10 min posted - I felt like chilling for a bit again so I did a full circuit and then went on to Fantasyland
7:05 Mickey’s Philharmagic (5 min) 10 min posted
7:35pm Seven Dwarfs Mine Train ILL - felt the same way about this one as BTM earlier, I was in one of the last carts (row 8) and it felt faster and dippier than in the past, no thanks!
8:10pm PeopleMover (20 min) 5 min posted - this should have been a walk on, but the ride went down as I was in line, I kept debating back and forth about leaving the line and coming back, but I just kept sticking it out a few more mins and a few more mins. Some people in line behind me were speculating if someone had puked on the ride bc of the workers going up. Not sure, doesn’t really matter, PeopleMover is the BEST at night!
8:50pm Seven Dwarfs Mine Train (35 min) 35 min posted - Listen, I wasn’t expecting to be on this ride during HEA, I was just trying to hop in line while everyone was waiting for fireworks bc the wait would be shorter, but the fact that I actually got on it in perfect timing to see fireworks?! Let me just say it is just as cool as everyone says it is! Also, they put me in row 8 again, grrrrr, is that the designated solo rider lane?
9:30pm TRON - I tried getting a boarding group at 7am and didn’t get in. So then my plan was to get in at 1pm but I totallyyyyyyy forgot about it and I remembered at 1:55pm and I was like “crap! I guess I will see if I can still buy an ILL”. I was about to do that and then I thought to myself, “maybe I should just see if the VQ is still open?” AND IT WAS! So I literally got a boarding group at 2pm, an hour after the VQ started, I was shocked and thrilled when I got one! Plus TRON is always so gorgeous at night. I actually have yet to ride it in the day lol And LISTEN, I get that most people prefer Guardians to TRON, I really do get it. BUT bc I am not that much of a thrill ride person, I like easier going coasters. I seriously love TRON so much. It is such a horizontal coaster that it’s like my ideal. You get the thrill from it being fast and a little dippy, but nothing crazy. It’s a fave for me!!!
10:30pm Casey’s Corner - French fries and coke, both 10/10 refreshing and needed the pick me up!
10:45pm Main Street Confectionary - It was on my to-do list to get the popcorn mix from here. I chose Butter Popcorn, dark chocolate sauce, pretzel pieces and snickers. 10/10 definitely recommend. Will be getting a mix again in September!
11:10pm Got on bus back to resort
Friday 5/24 - Bonus Day?!
This was supposed to be my travel day back home. My flight was set to leave at 5pm, but in the morning my husband told me about storms in the midwest and I got an email from the airline about “adverse weather conditions”, so I called and changed my flight to the next day at 7am. (It ended up being the right choice bc my original 5pm flight out of MCO was delayed multiple times until it was finally canceled at like 10:30pm) I was thankfully able to book another night at All-Star Movies and could stay in my same room. I quickly formed the plan to go back to Animal Kingdom to see Festival of the Lion King again bc I had enjoyed it so much earlier in the week and then go to EPCOT to finish the final 4 Spikes that I had not located yet for the scavenger hunt!
11:00am Scanned in at Animal Kingdom
11:50am Mr. Kamal’s - got the Chicken Dumplings that were on my list to try but I did not get the chance to on Monday, also went back to my favorite spot by Drinkwallah, the dumplings were like a 6/10. Idk just pretty average for a potsticker that you can get anywhere, I probably would not get them again
12:15pm walked around Dinoland to really soak it in just in case next time I come it is walled off!
1:pm Festival of the Lion King - man, this is just fantastic! Be Prepared is my favorite villain song and I get so pumped when they do that part!
1:50pm Satu’li Canteen - got the wood-grilled chicken protein bowl, with rice and black beans and the creamy herb sauce. Literally OH MY GOD, this was so flipping good! 20/10!!! Best thing I ate hands-down all week. I wasn’t sure I would eat the slaw in the bowl but that was delicious, the creamy herb sauce was amazing and those little boba balls that add the citrus burst?!?! So so good. I have already altered our plans for September to include two meals here so I can get this bowl twice next time lol
2:45pm Took bus back to Resort
5:30pm Scanned in at EPCOT
5:55pm Living with the Land (walkon) 10 min posted
6:15pm Awesome Planet (walkon, went into theater immediately and show started) This was my first time checking this out, I really enjoyed it! I will def watch again especially in the heat of the day when I just need to sit somewhere cool for a bit!
6:45pm Found Spike (1 of 4 left) by the Butterly Landing!
7:00pm Found Spike (2 of 4 left) in France
7:10pm Checked out the Annual Passholder lounge in Restaurant Marrakesh
7:35pm Gran Fiesta Tour (walk on) 5 min posted
7:50pm Found Spike (3 of 4 left) in Mexico
8:00pm Got another Toasted Pretzel Bread and Raspberry Radler from Germany (dont judge! lol)
8:10pm watched Lit at Garden Rocks concert (who doesn’t love “My own worst enemy”!?!?!?)
8:35pm Found final Spike in Japan!!! - this one was my ultimate nemesis. I had searched Japan on Tuesday, I had searched Japan (twice?) earlier on this day and I was all set to give up bc I couldn’t find the Kokedama garden. I just hadn’t looked up the stone path to the left of Japan. Finally saw it when it was dark out and got my final Spike!!!
8:50pm Journey of Water walkthrough (always better at night!)
9:05pm Shoutout to the photopass guy who I stopped by on my way out of the park, those were the most awkward poses I have ever done in front of spaceship earth but you tried your best and the photos make me laugh every time I see them!
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Overall Thoughts
10/10 Amazing Trip. I found out about people going on solo trips here on reddit late last year and I was immediately certain I had to book one. While I can be a very social person, I am also a loner in the fact that I do enjoy spending time in my own company (not everybody does) so I knew a solo trip was right up my alley. It was everything I hoped for and more. I didn’t have to consult anyone else, I could do what I want, when I want. Also, (not to brag….shhhhhh…I’m not bragging I swear) but I am not a complainer. The heat usually doesn’t affect me too much, I have a good amount of endurance so I get tired of course but it takes a lot. I’m pretty unflappable because I’m just happy to BE AT Disney World. Others I’ve gone with are not like this so much lol so it was nice to just be in my own company in the sense that I was always in a positive mood and didn’t have anyone dimming that? If that makes sense?
Safety
I am a petite woman. I am 4’10” and 118lbs so I am very aware of my size in terms of my safety. I can honestly say though that I felt safe throughout the whole trip. The one time that I got off the bus at All-Star Sports at 10pm to go to the gift shop and then walked all the way to Movies, that did worry me a bit but only as I was walking through the parking lot sections.
And I did get the crap scared out of me at the resort due to the requirement of a “visual check”. I had not ever heard of this, but I was in my room for a midday break and I had a knock at my door by housekeeping. I thought it was odd bc I had my “room occupied” sign out the whole time bc I didn’t feel the need for housekeeping, it was just me in the room. I said “no thank you” and they knocked and announced housekeeping again. I said “no thank you” louder. (internally I was thinking, can they not hear me through the door????) and they did it again! I finally went closer to the door and I heard the person mumble something about a “visual check” and I very sternly and loudly said “no!” bc I didn’t know what the heck they were talking about. I peeked through the curtain at my window and watched the guy walk past holding a phone in his hand. I think he was wearing a uniform shirt but I couldn’t totally tell. I decided to call the resort in the event this was someone trying to pose as housekeeping staff. They ended up relieving my fears by telling me it was legitimate. Apparently, you have to have your room checked at some point in your stay (I was staying 5 nights) if you choose not to get housekeeping. He explained this has to do with the Pulse Nightclub shooting. I guess they had stockpiled guns in their hotel room and kept not letting housekeeping in. He explained that is why they do the visual check, for the safety of all resort guests. I was 100% supportive once he told me that and I felt bad for yelling at the guy. But also, I am a solo woman and I had no idea what the hell was going on, and to be completely frank, I had just showered so I was in a tshirt and underwear which made me feel even more vulnerable bc I was not fully dressed! I was not letting that person in my room. The guy on the phone totally understood that and apologized for alarming me. I told him to have the guy come back and do the visual check. I apologized to him when he came in. He was in my room for all of 10 seconds and that was it. But it was certainly a crazy ordeal!
Walking
I was doing 20-30k steps each day and other than hurting my leg on Tuesday I was honestly fine. I had shin splints too but again, they weren’t terrible and by Thursday they were gone. I brought tennis shoes and flip flops intending to switch on and off throughout the week in order to prevent my feet from getting sore but that never happened. I spent 3 hours in the shoes on Monday before my feet started hurting and I never wore them again. I had 2 different pairs of flip flops the whole time. I guess that is what my feet like!
Backpack vs Loungefly
I typically wear a normal size backpack to the parks, but also I can usually share wearing it with my husband. I didn’t really consider how hard it would be to wear a backpack alllllllll day long. And it wasn’t even heavy, I didn’t put much in it at all, but still it wore on my shoulders and made them sore. On Wednesday I ended up getting a Loungefly even though they have never really been my thing. It honestly ended up being perfect. It felt different on my shoulders and I wasn’t getting sore like I was with a regular size backpack.
Waiting in Lines
I have often read that one of the things that bothers solo travelers the most is waiting in lines by themselves bc it’s boring and they have no one to keep them company. I thought I might feel this way too but waiting in lines was not bad at all to me. It’s so easy to be on your phone that whole time. I was looking at my photopass photos, browsing reddit, and inputting trip notes. I felt like waiting in line was not a hardship for me as a solo traveler.
Photopasses
This trip exceeded my expectations with photopasses! The number of photos each photographer took and the variety of positions and magic shots was awesome. I am assuming part of that is because I was solo? I am not sure but I just felt like the quantity and time spent at each photopass location was better than normal. Special shout out to Hollywood Studios, that day in particular was just awesome. Every photographer was awesome, but especially the ones in Galaxy’s Edge. I was having such an amazing time getting them!
Total Photopasses each day:
MK - 6 photopass spots
AK - 2 photopass spots
Epcot - 3 photopass spots
HS - 7 photopass spots
MK - 6 photopass spots
AK and EPCOT - 7 photopass spots
I can’t wait to do it all again in September with my husband!
2024.06.09 06:50 Outrageous-Claim32 I feel inexplicably upset or jealous whenever my younger sibling does something before me
Me and my younger sibling are 7 years apart. I sacrificed all of my teenage years and social life to take care of my sibling. Our mother was chronically ill, so by 13 all of the care they got was up to me. By 15 I was dropped out of high school to take care of the both of them. By 17 I was holding down 3 jobs to take care of them both while trying to graduate high school.
Needless to say, I was a complete loner. I started noticing the jealousy when I was 20, and my sibling was 14 and had lost their virginity while I was still a virgin. In a blink, my childhood was gone and all of the firsts I never got to have, my sibling was having. It wasn’t about their virginity as much as it was the opportunity to feel like someone wanted to spend time with them because I was very incredibly alone.
Now, we are 18 and 24. I met my boyfriend who I’ve been with for 3.5 years now and I’m very happy. I thought I’d gotten over this jealousy until I saw a video about someone’s 18 year old sister getting pregnant and my first immediate thought was “if my sibling had a baby before me I would be so upset and it’ll be proof that I’ve been beaten for the rest of my life.”
I don’t know what to do with this feeling. The feeling that if this little person I raised did even one more thing before I did that I would lose all sense of self worth despite being happy with myself and in my life.
I don’t know why I have this gross primal feeling in my chest when I think about my sibling “beating me” to having kids. I need to get over this because my sibling is… well.. not very careful and it’s very likely that they will have a child before me. My boyfriend and I have been trying to have a baby for almost a year and it’s very likely that we will have to dish out thousands in fertility treatments before we could have a baby.
I don’t want to hold any of these feelings, especially if my sibling does have a baby before me. I don’t want to resent them or any niece or nephew I may have and I fear so deeply that I will.
I don’t know if this is a normal feeling for an older sibling, but it doesn’t feel like it.
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Needless to say, I was a complete loner. I started noticing the jealousy when I was 20, and my sibling was 14 and had lost their virginity while I was still a virgin. In a blink, my childhood was gone and all of the firsts I never got to have, my sibling was having. It wasn’t about their virginity as much as it was the opportunity to feel like someone wanted to spend time with them because I was very incredibly alone.
Now, we are 18 and 24. I met my boyfriend who I’ve been with for 3.5 years now and I’m very happy. I thought I’d gotten over this jealousy until I saw a video about someone’s 18 year old sister getting pregnant and my first immediate thought was “if my sibling had a baby before me I would be so upset and it’ll be proof that I’ve been beaten for the rest of my life.”
I don’t know what to do with this feeling. The feeling that if this little person I raised did even one more thing before I did that I would lose all sense of self worth despite being happy with myself and in my life.
I don’t know why I have this gross primal feeling in my chest when I think about my sibling “beating me” to having kids. I need to get over this because my sibling is… well.. not very careful and it’s very likely that they will have a child before me. My boyfriend and I have been trying to have a baby for almost a year and it’s very likely that we will have to dish out thousands in fertility treatments before we could have a baby.
I don’t want to hold any of these feelings, especially if my sibling does have a baby before me. I don’t want to resent them or any niece or nephew I may have and I fear so deeply that I will.
I don’t know if this is a normal feeling for an older sibling, but it doesn’t feel like it.
2024.06.09 06:47 SuperDuty2478 I need advice
So me (18M) and this guy (18M) play on this online game together. Me messages me that he’s gay and I am too, so I add him on snap. I have no idea what this man looks like at all and we live in completely different states. So we are chatting all night and some explicit photos if you will are exchanged. And he says that he’s falling for me and I’m like omg same. Because the vibes were vibing yall. So today we are chatting about some deeper meaning things and he tells me how he was bullied in middle and high school for things and it’s rlly hurt him and his self worth and how it’s changed him as a person. So I’m telling him how that’s ok and not his fault etcetera but also I wanna see what u look like. So he’s like fine. And pause for a sec. This man literally told me I love you. And I didnt say it back, but still. Anyway, back to the story. He sends me a photo of him and let’s just say he wasn’t rlly blessed in the gene pool. Like that’s so mean but my heart actually dropped and I had to think about what I was gonna say for a minute. But he was like look at how my smile is so crooked it’s terrible. So I focused on that and said how I literally have a crooked smile and it’s not bad at all. Like I was at a complete loss of words y’all. So my question is how do I end whatever this is. Because I can’t keep pretending and lying. But I don’t want to hurt him because of all the things he told me he’s gone through. And I’m not ghosting him so that’s off the table. Pls help me Reddit people.
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2024.06.09 06:45 arrivederci_gorlami [PC Price Check] H: Urban Scout Armor Mask
![[PC Price Check] H: Urban Scout Armor Mask](https://b.thumbs.redditmedia.com/9uQBtCrTYZ7N4_3At3JqqnTDG1OCq2-KA6PrbeQOKpw.jpg "[PC Price Check] H: Urban Scout Armor Mask") | Had this since a few weeks after game launch (only got back into the game a few months ago), feel like I bought it from MODUS around the time I finished main quest at the time (nuke drop?) which seems to corroborate with old wiki info. Apparently it's ultra rare now and only drops very rarely from events? submitted by arrivederci_gorlami to Fallout76Marketplace [link] [comments] Would probably be willing to trade for a groll RR (QE15R is my current roll goal) since I've always thought it was kinda ugly if it's actually worth it. Otherwise would like a general price estimate. https://preview.redd.it/p3481d4w7h5d1.jpg?width=1920&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=9ba2fe1c89539154761c950ebae81cd3943cbe26 |
2024.06.09 06:30 NewTestAccount2 Should I wait for new hardware releases before building my PC?
Hey everyone,
I'm planning to build a new PC soon, but I'm not looking to get the absolute newest components. Instead, I was thinking about getting a used Nvidia 3090 and an AMD Ryzen 7700 or something similar.
I've read that Nvidia might release new GPUs (potentially the 5090) later this year. Similarly, Intel's 15th generation processors are expected to hit the market soon.
My main question is: Is there a trend where older hardware gets significantly cheaper after the release of new models? Is it worth waiting for these new releases in hopes that the current or previous generation hardware will drop in price?
Any advice or comments would be greatly appreciated!
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I'm planning to build a new PC soon, but I'm not looking to get the absolute newest components. Instead, I was thinking about getting a used Nvidia 3090 and an AMD Ryzen 7700 or something similar.
I've read that Nvidia might release new GPUs (potentially the 5090) later this year. Similarly, Intel's 15th generation processors are expected to hit the market soon.
My main question is: Is there a trend where older hardware gets significantly cheaper after the release of new models? Is it worth waiting for these new releases in hopes that the current or previous generation hardware will drop in price?
Any advice or comments would be greatly appreciated!
2024.06.09 06:19 ObsidianNight102399 I ruined my wife’s life.
I am not OOP. OOP is u/Constant_Barnacle992
Posted in TrueOffMyChest 2 months ago- https://www.reddit.com/TrueOffMyChest/comments/1caj4og/i_ruined_my_wifes_life/
Update #1 to add more context in same post as first post.
Update #2 in the same post as the first.
Update #3 posted in TrueOffMyChest 5 days ago.
https://www.reddit.com/TrueOffMyChest/comments/1d7eiq1/i_ruined_my_wifes_life_again/
I (m43) try to do my best to provide for my wife (f38) and 2 kids (3,5) as well as my MIL and would like to think I am doing a decent job. Over the years, I worked to improve our family’s living situation, not only did I complete another bachelors and recently masters in a STEM related degree, I at the same time worked 2 full time jobs (while completing my 2nd bachelors) and put my wife through school as well. She completed a degree where she could make good money (~60-70k/yr) in a healthcare field that always has jobs available. But with the birth of our 2 kids, she has since “gave up” on her career to be a SAHM for the time being. At first it was a struggle while I was finishing up my masters. Once I completed it, after our youngest turned 3 my career took a jump up and we are now able to afford our single income household in a more feasible manner. We’re far from rich but do ok for a single income family of 4 (a little north of 150k base+ bonuses). The past year life was overwhelming per my wife, so even though I now work 75% from home, I budgeted to hire a daytime nanny to help her around the house with 1 child while the other is in school now
My day starts everyday around 530-6am. I get the house ready for the day before the nanny comes at 8am, I get our oldest up and ready for school, breakfast made, and plan out my day, bring our oldest to drop off, and be home in time to let the nanny in. My most recent task at work has me grounded for the next 2 months meaning I am now 100% WFH, while this is nice, I am busy in meetings all day as my role manages teams on a global scale as I oversee projects from my industry. For the past 1 ½ months, I realized… my wife as much as she says her life is stressful at home… starts at 10am. I asked my MIL and nanny if this was always the case after a week or so of wfh, and they both responded more or less… sometimes earlier sometimes later. My wife literally wakes up and cooks and then scrolls through her phone or shops from home… which brings me to my gripe.
I am glad I am able to provide her that sort of life since we both grew up lacking in means. I get the possibility of postpartum depression, the stress of having kids, the feeling of being unfulfilled, the fact that I probably am a shitty husband… but for what it’s worth… everything is taken care of and then some.
I manage the houses finances (she claimed she was too busy to do so), pay all the household bills, I pay my own personal bills, I pay her bills, track and perform all the upkeep of our house appliances/cars/pets/etc., and I also “help” pay for my MIL’s medical bills and car note.
…but apparently my life is on easy street compared to hers. I can't decompress to her because it seems like she always feels the need to 1 up me. I had a bad day… but she had it worse cause I’m lucky I got to go away and work… My feet hurt from walking all day during work travel, which is nothing compared to her standing and cooking with a child clinging to her. For the past 2 or so years… I’ve been told I ruined her life, her opportunities, etc… but when I reminded her of what she says, she denies and dodges accountability. My MIL has brought me aside and stated she’s noticed a change in both myself and my wife. I have a greater attachment to my kids and hell… I’ve hugged the dogs and talked to them more about my life than to my wife. I honestly feel like I am in emotional survival mode as I’m one step from moving up the career ladder and one step away from finding love and comfort from the bottom of a whiskey bottle.
I’m sure I’ll be hearing from the manly men of reddit about how I’m simping… but I’m not a machine. I just want to know and feel that someone I prioritize aside from my kids appreciates and loves me for what I do… I’m sure I’ll hear from the stay at home moms of reddit… which is fine. I grew up in a single parent/mother household. It’s not easy… and honestly with the help of her mother and a nanny Mon-Fri, for one toddler while another child is at school… Can you honestly tell me she’s having the typical SAHM experience? Because neither my friends or colleagues who are single parents can say she is. I’m sure the masses of holier than thou redditors will consider this a poorly written fanfic, but it is what it is.
TL;DR Long story short, It feels as if my wife has checked out of our marriage… we’re only roommates where she can still reap the marriage benefits. I’m not asking for her to throw herself at me all the time and let me do whatever I want… I really just want to be told I’m doing good and just offer me some form of emotional comfort as simple as a hug, but I guess as the man who ruined her life, I deserve it.
Update #1 in same post.
*Thank you for the replies. To add more context:
UPDATE 06May2024. Not sure if anyone would read this, but thank you for those who have reached out and chit chatted. While I know I’ve kept my newfound friends here updated, I figured I just update my post and keep it short.
I showed my wife my post the following weekend and she read it and all the comments. Long story short, argument, she left our house to stay with her sister, and I’ve been a “single parent” since.
It’s sad to say, aside from the goodnights to our kids it’s all pretty much the same routine.
Nothing much else to say other than thank you for all the kind words of encouragement.
***just need to add, this post got bigger than I expected from a venting post but I’ve responded to a few comments. Nonetheless, thank you for the comments and DMs… and more so for the offers to let me ruin your life ha. It’s been the highlight of my day/night as I sit here drinking with my dog while everyone else is asleep.
It feels depressingly sad that I feel that I have to turn to random internet strangers for some sort of validation in my rant. My apologies in advance as I try to keep this as vague as possible.
Update 3 posted in TrueOffMyChest 5 days ago
https://www.reddit.com/TrueOffMyChest/comments/1d7eiq1/i_ruined_my_wifes_life_again/
**First off, thank you for all the comments and DMs. Some context and clarification since admittingly my post was emotionally charged since I typed it up after another argument. **
Post birth, our kids pediatrician’s office gave my wife those PostPartum Depression screening forms and during the time of both she scored pretty high and was suggested to see a therapist. With our second child she scored significantly higher and we or I should say I made an effort to get her the help she needs. She refused, so entered mother-in-law and nanny for support… I know what people will say/think, but this is one of the reasons I am not 100% ready to just give up and file our life together away.
Also, I know silently suffering in the near and long run of our kids' future will not add to a healthy atmosphere, but neither would a bitter and hate filled divorce. I know some have compared it to the ripping off a bandage, saying it’ll hurt at first but that pain goes away but I’d rather try to spare my kids thinking that their parents ended up hating each other because of them or something along those lines.
I’ve told a few ppl I talk to in DM since my last post, a little more insight on my personal life, prior to my promotion I was a PM managing teams and budgets so out of habit I plan for a lot of “what ifs.”. That being said, I made a number of contingency plans if sadly things went south. So, yes I:
Have talked to a lawyer, 3 actually. Know our rights and what each of us are entitled to. Have a draft settlement created and on hold until I feel I need to use it. I know what I want and am willing to offer more than what is fair for our kids' well being, but also have a plan if we end up going to court.
It’s 100% on me that I’m suffering in silence, but I’m too stubborn to just give up so while I am venting, I don't expect anyone to “feel sorry for me”. I endure it to keep the norm our kids know, ensure my MIL’s treatments go uninterrupted, and of course the hope my wife would finally be open to give therapy a shot and climb together to a better place.
Thank you all again.
I just wanted to update those who have been kind enough to check up via DM and comments. Apologies in advance for the lengthy post. It’s a bit of irony and coincidence that I made a follow up from the update on 06May2024 I made on my original post during men’s mental health awareness month but I could really use another outlet outside of my therapist. My apologies if this isn’t the story book ending/destroying of a relationship people were hoping for…
To save you a read. Wife left. Came back like nothing happened. She made it about her. Nothings changed. I’m continuing to be suffering mentally knowing nothing will change while trying to keep it together for our kids. Lots of take out.
The day after she packed up and left, my wife attempted to come back and take the kids with her to her sister’s. Naturally I was against this and thankfully so was her whole family including said sister. Not only was it not fair to our kids for her to sweep them away into a home that’s not theirs but to put that financial and housing stress on the rest of her family since she doesn’t work and her sister and her family (husband and 3 kids) stays with their dad in the house they grew up in.
After a little over a week of being away, I guess she cooled off so she just decided that it would be fine if she walked in the door with her bags as if she just came back from Target. She came into my office while I was working and angrily stared at me while I sat on a conference call meeting with my team and I couldn't just jump off as this is a busy time of the quarter for us. I guess that didn’t sit well with her because once I took off my headset and closed my laptop she started yelling at me about how much I really don’t care about her and her well being overall. At that moment I couldn't do anything more than look at her and just shake my head. Mother in law came in after hearing my wife yelling and pulled her away, telling her to not bother me, while our nanny kept our youngest away from it all on the other side of the house.
That night after the kids were put to bed, I sat in my office by myself with a drink as I have been doing for the past nights and my wife came in. We talked. We argued. We cried. We drank. One thing led to another and we were in bed. I wish I could say that was our making up but the next sobering morning as we laid there, she went on about how hard it was for her the time she was gone. Literally… it was about her struggles staying at her family house in her old room with her dad and sister’s family. How lucky I am to be able to stay here and do this and that and buy this or do that and not stress as much as they did.
How easy MY and everyone else's in our family lives are compared to hers even though we had similar upbringings…
My mind and heart broke that morning. I’ve been spiraling down since then and this last week I made another attempt to reconcile and talk things out, but I was met with a shouting match while trying to express my current stress and anxieties with life and work in general:
Wife: ”... well do you know how hard this is all for me? You’re supposed to help me be happy.” Me: “So when it comes to my happiness, stress, needs, and overall well being… fk me get over it right? ” Wife: “ We all have our own problems, you need to figure it out and get over them.”
I don't know who the woman I am at home with is but that wasn’t the woman I married and vowed to spend my life with and raise our kids together. Since that conversation, I’ve been noticeably distant with her. I’ve been sleeping in my office or on the couch or with my kids in their bed after putting either one of them to sleep. Still doesn't change her starting her day at 10am… and sitting on her phone talking to her mom groups between cooking meals with the kids in both mother in law and nanny’s care.
Nothing has changed and I doubt that anything will change. Sadly, I think even if we got a divorce, nothing would change or feel different anyway since during my wife’s leaving the days seemed like any other day except with a little more take out than usual. My main fear there isn’t that I wouldn’t just lose my wife, I’d lose my kids in the process.
So I guess it’s sad to say the grand finale to my story with like alot of men and some women I’ve talked to here, I’ll just continue to smile and suffer in silence.
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Posted in TrueOffMyChest 2 months ago- https://www.reddit.com/TrueOffMyChest/comments/1caj4og/i_ruined_my_wifes_life/
Update #1 to add more context in same post as first post.
Update #2 in the same post as the first.
Update #3 posted in TrueOffMyChest 5 days ago.
https://www.reddit.com/TrueOffMyChest/comments/1d7eiq1/i_ruined_my_wifes_life_again/
I (m43) try to do my best to provide for my wife (f38) and 2 kids (3,5) as well as my MIL and would like to think I am doing a decent job. Over the years, I worked to improve our family’s living situation, not only did I complete another bachelors and recently masters in a STEM related degree, I at the same time worked 2 full time jobs (while completing my 2nd bachelors) and put my wife through school as well. She completed a degree where she could make good money (~60-70k/yr) in a healthcare field that always has jobs available. But with the birth of our 2 kids, she has since “gave up” on her career to be a SAHM for the time being. At first it was a struggle while I was finishing up my masters. Once I completed it, after our youngest turned 3 my career took a jump up and we are now able to afford our single income household in a more feasible manner. We’re far from rich but do ok for a single income family of 4 (a little north of 150k base+ bonuses). The past year life was overwhelming per my wife, so even though I now work 75% from home, I budgeted to hire a daytime nanny to help her around the house with 1 child while the other is in school now
My day starts everyday around 530-6am. I get the house ready for the day before the nanny comes at 8am, I get our oldest up and ready for school, breakfast made, and plan out my day, bring our oldest to drop off, and be home in time to let the nanny in. My most recent task at work has me grounded for the next 2 months meaning I am now 100% WFH, while this is nice, I am busy in meetings all day as my role manages teams on a global scale as I oversee projects from my industry. For the past 1 ½ months, I realized… my wife as much as she says her life is stressful at home… starts at 10am. I asked my MIL and nanny if this was always the case after a week or so of wfh, and they both responded more or less… sometimes earlier sometimes later. My wife literally wakes up and cooks and then scrolls through her phone or shops from home… which brings me to my gripe.
I am glad I am able to provide her that sort of life since we both grew up lacking in means. I get the possibility of postpartum depression, the stress of having kids, the feeling of being unfulfilled, the fact that I probably am a shitty husband… but for what it’s worth… everything is taken care of and then some.
I manage the houses finances (she claimed she was too busy to do so), pay all the household bills, I pay my own personal bills, I pay her bills, track and perform all the upkeep of our house appliances/cars/pets/etc., and I also “help” pay for my MIL’s medical bills and car note.
…but apparently my life is on easy street compared to hers. I can't decompress to her because it seems like she always feels the need to 1 up me. I had a bad day… but she had it worse cause I’m lucky I got to go away and work… My feet hurt from walking all day during work travel, which is nothing compared to her standing and cooking with a child clinging to her. For the past 2 or so years… I’ve been told I ruined her life, her opportunities, etc… but when I reminded her of what she says, she denies and dodges accountability. My MIL has brought me aside and stated she’s noticed a change in both myself and my wife. I have a greater attachment to my kids and hell… I’ve hugged the dogs and talked to them more about my life than to my wife. I honestly feel like I am in emotional survival mode as I’m one step from moving up the career ladder and one step away from finding love and comfort from the bottom of a whiskey bottle.
I’m sure I’ll be hearing from the manly men of reddit about how I’m simping… but I’m not a machine. I just want to know and feel that someone I prioritize aside from my kids appreciates and loves me for what I do… I’m sure I’ll hear from the stay at home moms of reddit… which is fine. I grew up in a single parent/mother household. It’s not easy… and honestly with the help of her mother and a nanny Mon-Fri, for one toddler while another child is at school… Can you honestly tell me she’s having the typical SAHM experience? Because neither my friends or colleagues who are single parents can say she is. I’m sure the masses of holier than thou redditors will consider this a poorly written fanfic, but it is what it is.
TL;DR Long story short, It feels as if my wife has checked out of our marriage… we’re only roommates where she can still reap the marriage benefits. I’m not asking for her to throw herself at me all the time and let me do whatever I want… I really just want to be told I’m doing good and just offer me some form of emotional comfort as simple as a hug, but I guess as the man who ruined her life, I deserve it.
Update #1 in same post.
*Thank you for the replies. To add more context:
- Never cheated. I do work in an industry that has a large female population, but I’m literally an open book with work, name colleagues and staff under me, she has access to my work agendas and correspondence if she really wanted to snoop, but on that note she still doesn’t know what exactly I do for a living at this time…
- We as whole family her parents and mine have tried to get her to go to therapy but she refuses or skirts around the issue.
- Aside from my coming from a single mother household perse, my biological dad was present in my life. She has had both parents in a reportedly monogamous marriage for over 40 years.
- I have tried to talk to her about everything and my own feelings but again… 1 upmanship tends to be the trend here.
- What I am getting out of the marriage was asked… now, aside from my 2 beautiful kids, I’ve been asking myself that same question. We have a near nonexistent sex life mainly since last year. I always figured maybe it’s part of depression or whatever she may be going through… maybe I’m just not attractive enough or just horrible in bed because of my health conditions… I’m not some super model husband but temptation and opportunity does knock and I can perform still but I never give in, because as cliche as it sounds I honestly do love my wife and want to only be with her.
- I’ll give credit where credit is due as I don’t want to sound biased: when I say she wakes up and cooks she cooks for everyone in the house. Myself, kids, MIL, and even nanny. Aside from breakfast she cooks all meals and snacks. I typically fast until lunch time and our oldest tends to eat a small simple breakfast incase they don’t like what school serves that morning. She does load both the kids and her laundry… but seldomly folds and puts them up. I typically do my own and the rest of my clothes I dry clean because they’re work clothes. She does keep track of our pantry and fridge? But after she makes the list I’m the one who goes out and buys everything if not delivered. She does clean our bathrooms and house 50% of the time, the other 50 is done by either MIL or myself or sometime nanny if she feels like being extra helpful.
- Prior to nanny, my MIL was the main help for my wife up until she had unexpected medical needs. So I opted to hire a nanny to help them both, more so when MIL is having treatments and recovering.
UPDATE 06May2024. Not sure if anyone would read this, but thank you for those who have reached out and chit chatted. While I know I’ve kept my newfound friends here updated, I figured I just update my post and keep it short.
I showed my wife my post the following weekend and she read it and all the comments. Long story short, argument, she left our house to stay with her sister, and I’ve been a “single parent” since.
It’s sad to say, aside from the goodnights to our kids it’s all pretty much the same routine.
Nothing much else to say other than thank you for all the kind words of encouragement.
***just need to add, this post got bigger than I expected from a venting post but I’ve responded to a few comments. Nonetheless, thank you for the comments and DMs… and more so for the offers to let me ruin your life ha. It’s been the highlight of my day/night as I sit here drinking with my dog while everyone else is asleep.
It feels depressingly sad that I feel that I have to turn to random internet strangers for some sort of validation in my rant. My apologies in advance as I try to keep this as vague as possible.
Update 3 posted in TrueOffMyChest 5 days ago
https://www.reddit.com/TrueOffMyChest/comments/1d7eiq1/i_ruined_my_wifes_life_again/
**First off, thank you for all the comments and DMs. Some context and clarification since admittingly my post was emotionally charged since I typed it up after another argument. **
Post birth, our kids pediatrician’s office gave my wife those PostPartum Depression screening forms and during the time of both she scored pretty high and was suggested to see a therapist. With our second child she scored significantly higher and we or I should say I made an effort to get her the help she needs. She refused, so entered mother-in-law and nanny for support… I know what people will say/think, but this is one of the reasons I am not 100% ready to just give up and file our life together away.
Also, I know silently suffering in the near and long run of our kids' future will not add to a healthy atmosphere, but neither would a bitter and hate filled divorce. I know some have compared it to the ripping off a bandage, saying it’ll hurt at first but that pain goes away but I’d rather try to spare my kids thinking that their parents ended up hating each other because of them or something along those lines.
I’ve told a few ppl I talk to in DM since my last post, a little more insight on my personal life, prior to my promotion I was a PM managing teams and budgets so out of habit I plan for a lot of “what ifs.”. That being said, I made a number of contingency plans if sadly things went south. So, yes I:
Have talked to a lawyer, 3 actually. Know our rights and what each of us are entitled to. Have a draft settlement created and on hold until I feel I need to use it. I know what I want and am willing to offer more than what is fair for our kids' well being, but also have a plan if we end up going to court.
It’s 100% on me that I’m suffering in silence, but I’m too stubborn to just give up so while I am venting, I don't expect anyone to “feel sorry for me”. I endure it to keep the norm our kids know, ensure my MIL’s treatments go uninterrupted, and of course the hope my wife would finally be open to give therapy a shot and climb together to a better place.
Thank you all again.
I just wanted to update those who have been kind enough to check up via DM and comments. Apologies in advance for the lengthy post. It’s a bit of irony and coincidence that I made a follow up from the update on 06May2024 I made on my original post during men’s mental health awareness month but I could really use another outlet outside of my therapist. My apologies if this isn’t the story book ending/destroying of a relationship people were hoping for…
To save you a read. Wife left. Came back like nothing happened. She made it about her. Nothings changed. I’m continuing to be suffering mentally knowing nothing will change while trying to keep it together for our kids. Lots of take out.
The day after she packed up and left, my wife attempted to come back and take the kids with her to her sister’s. Naturally I was against this and thankfully so was her whole family including said sister. Not only was it not fair to our kids for her to sweep them away into a home that’s not theirs but to put that financial and housing stress on the rest of her family since she doesn’t work and her sister and her family (husband and 3 kids) stays with their dad in the house they grew up in.
After a little over a week of being away, I guess she cooled off so she just decided that it would be fine if she walked in the door with her bags as if she just came back from Target. She came into my office while I was working and angrily stared at me while I sat on a conference call meeting with my team and I couldn't just jump off as this is a busy time of the quarter for us. I guess that didn’t sit well with her because once I took off my headset and closed my laptop she started yelling at me about how much I really don’t care about her and her well being overall. At that moment I couldn't do anything more than look at her and just shake my head. Mother in law came in after hearing my wife yelling and pulled her away, telling her to not bother me, while our nanny kept our youngest away from it all on the other side of the house.
That night after the kids were put to bed, I sat in my office by myself with a drink as I have been doing for the past nights and my wife came in. We talked. We argued. We cried. We drank. One thing led to another and we were in bed. I wish I could say that was our making up but the next sobering morning as we laid there, she went on about how hard it was for her the time she was gone. Literally… it was about her struggles staying at her family house in her old room with her dad and sister’s family. How lucky I am to be able to stay here and do this and that and buy this or do that and not stress as much as they did.
How easy MY and everyone else's in our family lives are compared to hers even though we had similar upbringings…
My mind and heart broke that morning. I’ve been spiraling down since then and this last week I made another attempt to reconcile and talk things out, but I was met with a shouting match while trying to express my current stress and anxieties with life and work in general:
Wife: ”... well do you know how hard this is all for me? You’re supposed to help me be happy.” Me: “So when it comes to my happiness, stress, needs, and overall well being… fk me get over it right? ” Wife: “ We all have our own problems, you need to figure it out and get over them.”
I don't know who the woman I am at home with is but that wasn’t the woman I married and vowed to spend my life with and raise our kids together. Since that conversation, I’ve been noticeably distant with her. I’ve been sleeping in my office or on the couch or with my kids in their bed after putting either one of them to sleep. Still doesn't change her starting her day at 10am… and sitting on her phone talking to her mom groups between cooking meals with the kids in both mother in law and nanny’s care.
Nothing has changed and I doubt that anything will change. Sadly, I think even if we got a divorce, nothing would change or feel different anyway since during my wife’s leaving the days seemed like any other day except with a little more take out than usual. My main fear there isn’t that I wouldn’t just lose my wife, I’d lose my kids in the process.
So I guess it’s sad to say the grand finale to my story with like alot of men and some women I’ve talked to here, I’ll just continue to smile and suffer in silence.
2024.06.09 06:02 Direct-Caterpillar77 I just put in my notice for the job that I hate and half of the staff is quitting too. My bosses don’t know that they will be left with 2 employees.
I am not The OOP, OOP is u/powthatgirl
I just put in my notice for the job that I hate and half of the staff is quitting too. My bosses don’t know that they will be left with 2 employees.
Originally posted to offmychest
Thanks to u/soayherder for suggesting this BoRU
TRIGGER WARNING: Hostile workplace
Original Post May 25, 2024
This is long and I’m sorry in advance.
I’m the manager at a copycat of a popular bakery that sells cookies.
I realized fairly quickly in to this job that the owners had no idea what they were doing. They had never even had a job in the food industry before opening 3 bakeries, so they would demand ridiculous things like leaving all rack covers off the cookie racks while we were open because the covers were “ugly.”I tried to explain that, while the rack covers didn’t do a LOT, they did at least prevent excess air exposure, and it was unsanitary to leave ready to eat food out in the open for twelve hours a day. They ignored me for over a month, all the while texting me asking me why they were getting complaints that our cookies were hard.
I ended up having to tell the owners in one of my weekly reports, “if we wouldn’t leave food out at home like this, why are we leaving out our product that we’re trying to sell to consumers and expect them to like a stale cookie?”
A week after I sent them that report, all of a sudden they decided that we were going to start covering cookies again. They even bought us lids for our trays.
There have been countless experiences with them that have made me question my sanity and experience that 10 years in the food industry has given me. They tried to make me sell underbaked (raw) cookies because they refused to believe our ovens weren’t working properly; I had to reach out to corporate for validation that the issue was common and was indeed an oven issue and not a “user issue” like my boss tried to say.
Corporate tried to sell raw ingredients in an (in)edible cookie dough topping. I asked the individual that assists the founder with the development of the recipes if the recipe was correct; she said it was, and that she brought safety concerns to the founder, who felt that because she fed her kids the recipe and they turned out fine, it would be fine to sell to the public. I informed my bosses of this information, and they plus the other franchisees in a group email ended up getting the item completely removed from the menu in a fury.
My bosses started complaining that they weren’t making money. Most would consider it quite well known that most businesses never even break even their first few years. No, they were shocked. Our cookies are MORE EXPENSIVE than our overpriced but extremely popular direct competitor. So many people look at the prices and walk right out the door. Did the owners care when I brought this to their attention? No. Don’t forget, they opened three locations in under a year.
They started cutting labor randomly throughout the last few months. By cutting labor I mean they would tell me I was scheduling way too much (after telling me the week before that I was doing fantastic) and that I need to trim or fire people immediately. When I asked for a budget, they told me to cut until they said it was good. I shed over 50 scheduled hours and multiple people unfortunately and they’re still asking for more. I only have a 7 person staff including myself and the owners have never worked in the shop for more than an hour. I’ve withstood a lot of cuts myself trying to preserve what staff I have left.
They started having the teenage girls who work at night close alone to save money despite me telling them that many, many companies have policies against this to protect our safety. I was ignored until an angry parent of an underage employee tried to get me in trouble with the company. I had to take the fall.
I’m drastically underpaid for my position, and I found a different job that will be an instant almost $15K raise. I announced my departure to my staff and 4 people have put in their two weeks because they don’t like where the company is going and they know that I took the brunt of it so they didn’t have to. I haven’t told my bosses yet that almost the entire staff is going with me. I don’t really feel bad.
Update: I quit my job last week and they shut down the entire shop. June 2, 2024
This past week was my last week at my bakery job with my out of touch owners, and boy has it been a doozy.
Upon putting in my two weeks notice, I offered them my time to help find and train a replacement, and I also prepped for the upcoming month for them. They have a tendency to hire their managers in the middle of a crisis and throw them in with little training, so I was doing my best to prevent that, and told them so. They were acting really weird, but didn’t say anything suspicious.
No ads were posted on Indeed to replace me. My employees were dropping like flies. One of them was a shitty friend who fucked me over, and the rest all refused to stay if I wasn’t there.
For months, the owners kept telling me I couldn’t staff to what I needed because of labor, but every time someone would need a day off it would screw everyone over because we didn’t have a staff. There was no one to cover shifts. We were told to be alone most of the time to save on labor but that left us all doing the jobs of 2-3 people. I fought cutting too many hours from certain people because we would be fucked if we lost anyone. She would always tell me to not let myself be railroaded by my staff, but would also refuse to let me work overtime. If I lost people from cutting their hours, I would be forced to fill in those positions and work overtime. So when I would ask them what they wanted me to do, they never had an answer besides telling me whatever I was doing was wrong. When I could hire they wouldn’t let me hire anyone who wanted more than 15 hours, but didn’t want me to hire students due to lack of availability. So basically I couldn’t successfully hire at all because no one wants a job where you are required to have an open availability but get no hours and do the job of several people.
This week when I offered to post an ad with the company indeed profile and assist them with hiring, they thanked me but declined.
See, a big reason why I wanted to find a new job wasn’t just because the company was a joke from the founders all the way down. I knew there was no way we were going to stay open for much longer. Our lease was up soon and we were drowning. I just had a feeling that if we closed I would get zero heads up beforehand because they never seemed to handle anything in a manner that was appropriate or helpful for anyone besides themselves.
My (ex) staff and myself received texts and calls from the owners today informing us that the shop was going to be “temporarily closed” this upcoming week, and basically dismissed the staff that was left. Which tells me they likely won’t be opening the doors back up.
There’s a lot of little details that I won’t include for the sake of brevity, but yeah. I quit my job and they shut the whole place down. It’s really sad that they wouldn’t just work in their own business. Instead, they chose to leave people without jobs with no notice. That says a lot about them as people, I think.
I get 9 days off between jobs that I am insanely grateful for. I haven’t gotten to have more than one day off in a row in over a year. I’m so excited to sleep through the night without all of the work stress and to get past this burnout I’ve been dealing with for so long. I got a whole bunch of arts and crafts supplies and I plan to spend a lot of time in the sun!
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gardeninlovr
DO NOT CONTACT THE OOP's OR COMMENT ON LINKED POSTS, REMEMBER - RULE 7
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I just put in my notice for the job that I hate and half of the staff is quitting too. My bosses don’t know that they will be left with 2 employees.
Originally posted to offmychest
Thanks to u/soayherder for suggesting this BoRU
TRIGGER WARNING: Hostile workplace
Original Post May 25, 2024
This is long and I’m sorry in advance.
I’m the manager at a copycat of a popular bakery that sells cookies.
I realized fairly quickly in to this job that the owners had no idea what they were doing. They had never even had a job in the food industry before opening 3 bakeries, so they would demand ridiculous things like leaving all rack covers off the cookie racks while we were open because the covers were “ugly.”I tried to explain that, while the rack covers didn’t do a LOT, they did at least prevent excess air exposure, and it was unsanitary to leave ready to eat food out in the open for twelve hours a day. They ignored me for over a month, all the while texting me asking me why they were getting complaints that our cookies were hard.
I ended up having to tell the owners in one of my weekly reports, “if we wouldn’t leave food out at home like this, why are we leaving out our product that we’re trying to sell to consumers and expect them to like a stale cookie?”
A week after I sent them that report, all of a sudden they decided that we were going to start covering cookies again. They even bought us lids for our trays.
There have been countless experiences with them that have made me question my sanity and experience that 10 years in the food industry has given me. They tried to make me sell underbaked (raw) cookies because they refused to believe our ovens weren’t working properly; I had to reach out to corporate for validation that the issue was common and was indeed an oven issue and not a “user issue” like my boss tried to say.
Corporate tried to sell raw ingredients in an (in)edible cookie dough topping. I asked the individual that assists the founder with the development of the recipes if the recipe was correct; she said it was, and that she brought safety concerns to the founder, who felt that because she fed her kids the recipe and they turned out fine, it would be fine to sell to the public. I informed my bosses of this information, and they plus the other franchisees in a group email ended up getting the item completely removed from the menu in a fury.
My bosses started complaining that they weren’t making money. Most would consider it quite well known that most businesses never even break even their first few years. No, they were shocked. Our cookies are MORE EXPENSIVE than our overpriced but extremely popular direct competitor. So many people look at the prices and walk right out the door. Did the owners care when I brought this to their attention? No. Don’t forget, they opened three locations in under a year.
They started cutting labor randomly throughout the last few months. By cutting labor I mean they would tell me I was scheduling way too much (after telling me the week before that I was doing fantastic) and that I need to trim or fire people immediately. When I asked for a budget, they told me to cut until they said it was good. I shed over 50 scheduled hours and multiple people unfortunately and they’re still asking for more. I only have a 7 person staff including myself and the owners have never worked in the shop for more than an hour. I’ve withstood a lot of cuts myself trying to preserve what staff I have left.
They started having the teenage girls who work at night close alone to save money despite me telling them that many, many companies have policies against this to protect our safety. I was ignored until an angry parent of an underage employee tried to get me in trouble with the company. I had to take the fall.
I’m drastically underpaid for my position, and I found a different job that will be an instant almost $15K raise. I announced my departure to my staff and 4 people have put in their two weeks because they don’t like where the company is going and they know that I took the brunt of it so they didn’t have to. I haven’t told my bosses yet that almost the entire staff is going with me. I don’t really feel bad.
Update: I quit my job last week and they shut down the entire shop. June 2, 2024
This past week was my last week at my bakery job with my out of touch owners, and boy has it been a doozy.
Upon putting in my two weeks notice, I offered them my time to help find and train a replacement, and I also prepped for the upcoming month for them. They have a tendency to hire their managers in the middle of a crisis and throw them in with little training, so I was doing my best to prevent that, and told them so. They were acting really weird, but didn’t say anything suspicious.
No ads were posted on Indeed to replace me. My employees were dropping like flies. One of them was a shitty friend who fucked me over, and the rest all refused to stay if I wasn’t there.
For months, the owners kept telling me I couldn’t staff to what I needed because of labor, but every time someone would need a day off it would screw everyone over because we didn’t have a staff. There was no one to cover shifts. We were told to be alone most of the time to save on labor but that left us all doing the jobs of 2-3 people. I fought cutting too many hours from certain people because we would be fucked if we lost anyone. She would always tell me to not let myself be railroaded by my staff, but would also refuse to let me work overtime. If I lost people from cutting their hours, I would be forced to fill in those positions and work overtime. So when I would ask them what they wanted me to do, they never had an answer besides telling me whatever I was doing was wrong. When I could hire they wouldn’t let me hire anyone who wanted more than 15 hours, but didn’t want me to hire students due to lack of availability. So basically I couldn’t successfully hire at all because no one wants a job where you are required to have an open availability but get no hours and do the job of several people.
This week when I offered to post an ad with the company indeed profile and assist them with hiring, they thanked me but declined.
See, a big reason why I wanted to find a new job wasn’t just because the company was a joke from the founders all the way down. I knew there was no way we were going to stay open for much longer. Our lease was up soon and we were drowning. I just had a feeling that if we closed I would get zero heads up beforehand because they never seemed to handle anything in a manner that was appropriate or helpful for anyone besides themselves.
My (ex) staff and myself received texts and calls from the owners today informing us that the shop was going to be “temporarily closed” this upcoming week, and basically dismissed the staff that was left. Which tells me they likely won’t be opening the doors back up.
There’s a lot of little details that I won’t include for the sake of brevity, but yeah. I quit my job and they shut the whole place down. It’s really sad that they wouldn’t just work in their own business. Instead, they chose to leave people without jobs with no notice. That says a lot about them as people, I think.
I get 9 days off between jobs that I am insanely grateful for. I haven’t gotten to have more than one day off in a row in over a year. I’m so excited to sleep through the night without all of the work stress and to get past this burnout I’ve been dealing with for so long. I got a whole bunch of arts and crafts supplies and I plan to spend a lot of time in the sun!
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gardeninlovr
I hope you gave the good hardworking coworkers a heads up so they could polish up their resume and put out some applications and not be sol like the owners were setting everyone up forOOP
OOP's final comment on the owners and the businessOh no, I told them all of this in advance. Most of them were already applying for other jobs because I had a feeling once I realized they weren’t hiring to replace me like they claimed they were.
You’re right, you don’t know the full story.THIS IS A REPOST SUB - I AM NOT THE OOP
I’ve been with the owners since this shop was being built. They’ve never worked there a minute more than 30, exactly one time. They opened 3 of these in less than a year because the company is a scam and the founders promised crazy high returns the first year (like almost $1mil).
It wasn’t about passion. It wasn’t even their menu. Their blood sweat and tears were never the ones shed for this location, they were mine. I built the team, I organized everything down to the inventory layout and printer setup. I did everything there besides deal with the financials.
If you read the first post that this post is updating, you would know I spent a year doing my best to help them make decisions that made sense for the good of the business but was ignored every step of the way until some of it blew up in their faces. Even then they didn’t clean up the mess, I had to. They’ve never even worked in food before opening 3 of these.
No, I’m not too hard on them. I gave them the benefit of the doubt dozens of times and did my best to help them, they just didn’t want to acknowledge they had no idea what they were doing, and their choices lead them here. The reprieve they hoped for was cutting labor yet they were buying 6 mini fridges, equipment worth hundreds of dollars like a sugar printer, and a ton of unnecessary stuff that was expensive and unnecessary. While they penny pinched my every move, they were irresponsible.
It wasn’t a dream that died out, I don’t think they dreamt of anything besides money from their greed. If anything it was my dream that died, it was my passion wasted.
DO NOT CONTACT THE OOP's OR COMMENT ON LINKED POSTS, REMEMBER - RULE 7
2024.06.09 05:57 WheelyCool Finally Crunched Recent Crime Numbers... Trending down since last August
 | https://preview.redd.it/hb7ve44tyg5d1.png?width=4572&format=png&auto=webp&s=b14c5af1753fe22e77dda989e4f19b7b116c6bf1 submitted by WheelyCool to oakland [link] [comments] https://preview.redd.it/djx8b34tyg5d1.png?width=4572&format=png&auto=webp&s=41b7413c82e521536c5c4e926a6ac22823e09a3a https://preview.redd.it/snxrqi4tyg5d1.jpg?width=1199&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=94a5246c00d0478f1a5c0e2714f344a88bbb5fae https://preview.redd.it/a68pl34tyg5d1.jpg?width=969&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=5e9c85434375acd8bee1cb576f825a3738f240fa EDIT: I made a slight tweak to account for the fact that OPD’s year-end reports are typically a few percentage points short of actual totals, and get revised upward for the next year’s report. Well, I finally crunched the numbers… And at least when it comes to the amount of "Total Crime" in Oakland, things are really trending down and have been since the end of August last year. In fact, on average the second half of 2023 was better than the second half of 2022. A crime wave that started in 2018 (and was briefly halted by the pandemic) peaked in August last year and has since started to collapse. That's 100% what the data shows, unless the data is somehow more corrupted as of August than it has been at any time in this city's history (and I don't believe that's the case). How did I get here? First, Oakland publishes three different types of crime data:
So, let's look at the complete CrimeWatch data (which basically goes through January) and the almost-complete police report data (annual reports plus this year's admittedly-incomplete numbers). These tables and charts break down CrimeWatch data, show trends, and compare CrimeWatch to the published OPD reports. I only focused on the TOTAL row, because breaking down violent vs. property crime etc. would take forever (maybe another day). For CrimeWatch, I downloaded a bit over a million rows of data going back to 2007 (the Dellums administration), and compiled the monthly totals of crimes. I calculated what percent had been categorized for each month, and assumed the data was essentially complete if it was over 95% (which was every month before this February, except for March 2020 when the pandemic messed things up). I created a table with year-over-year changes for each month. Then, I created 3-, 6-, and 12-month rolling averages for monthly crimes. I also created rough monthly averages for the city's published data. For each year, I just took the total, divided by 12, set that for July (middle of the year) and then drew lines between each of those points. This year's average is off the right side of the chart and is just the un-revised data from last Sunday (June 2), divided by five (the number of completed months). I'm guessing this will be a lowball by about 15-20% but it's what we've got. There are two graphs – one comparing monthly data to a six-month rolling average, and one comparing a three-month rolling average to a 12-month rolling average. When there are green vertical lines, it means short-term trends are beating longer-term ones (good!) And when there are red vertical lines, it means the opposite (not-so-good) Thoughts on the graphs and data:
And of course, read into this how you will about the timelines and the elected officials certain folks are trying to get recalled. If your argument is that crime early last year was the fault of Price and Thao, then I guess will have to grapple with what falling crime rates mean on that front (January's monthly crime AND the three-month average were better than fall 2022, and the six-month average was better than the six-month average when they were inaugurated). If you think crime waves have momentum, then this whole mess started under previous administrations and Price and Thao slowed down that train – and deserve credit. Or you could recognize the crime wave has been national and started trending down in the 2022-23 range, and Oakland was just a bit behind everyone else… But we finally got there in September. So, is it worth entirely undoing the 2022 election over? I think not. |
2024.06.09 05:48 doggo_to_the_moono Herpes Cure Regimen: Updated
What's up guys, its Big_Orchid here on my other reddit account. Here's my whole regimen and some notes to help you all out!
Organic Herbs (Everything taken in the morning and at night)
Daily Health Routines
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Organic Herbs (Everything taken in the morning and at night)
- Wild whole cloves, not dried
- Green Walnut Hull
- Prickly ash bark
- Slipper elm inner bark
- Greater Burdock Root
- Dandelion Root
- Cat's claw (twice a day)
- Plantain leaf
- Wormwood
- Mary Ruth’s Organic Mushroom Complex
- Olive Leaf Extract
- Colloidal Silver
- Oregano oil (rub 2 drops on your spine also) Since it is very potent, use it for 14 days, then take a break for 14 days to avoid damaging the liver.
- 3% Food Grade Hydrogen Peroxide (used for cleaning fruits)
- Cilantro (yes it’s a vegetable but it is a natural chlorophyll building plant that pulls metals and toxins out of the body. Can just put some in your teas)
- Pears
- Red/Purple grapes with seeds are most powerful, seedless or green grapes is acceptable
- Mangos
- Oranges (no orange juice unless squeezed yourself)
- Pineapple
- Berries
- Watermelon
- Raw/Unfiltered/unheated honey
- Raw Apple Cider Vinegar (has antifungal properties)
- No L-Arginine fruits, only L-Lysine fruits (only recommend the fruits above)
- Wash the fruits in a bowl of distilled water and some food-grade hydrogen peroxide
- Should get western blot test if you can
- Below 0.90 is negative
- If you are between a 2.0-10.1 then you need a 10+ week detox
- If you are 10.0+ then you need a 14+ week detox
- Once you come out negative, you must still stay on the protocol for at LEAST 1 more month to ensure you are healed, then get tested again for reassurance. Stay on the fruits and herbs!
- Use Food Grade hydrogen peroxide and distilled water to wash your fruits
- Herpes is not a virus. It is a parasitic that comes with a viral load. Always keep that in mind.
- Hydrogen water is beneficial, since it oxygenates the body. You can buy a nice one on Amazon for like $80 and you should only put spring water in it.
- Sea moss is actually bad for herpes, it does not help unless its purple sea moss but sea moss overall is not needed
- Greens slow down the herpes healing process, just stick to only l-lysine fruits. Only if the greens are juiced, then they are accepted.
- Hemp seeds and nuts slows down the healing process
- Yahki Awakened has a $400 parasite cleanse bundle with most of the herbs you need. Not sure if it's 2 months worth, but probably only 1 month's worth. Does not say on website
- Stay disciplined. The longer you stay on protocol, the shorter the amount of time it will take to cure yourself. No cheating. No caffeine, sugar, alcohol, processed foods, vegetables, no jacking off, nothing. Stay true to yourself.
- Everyday things are very important also…. For example the clothes you wear should be 100% organic cotton or linen (at least your underwear, socks, and shirts). Your toothpaste should be organic and no fluoride. Your soap/shampoo/lotion should be organic. Your toothbrush should be made out of bamboo. Your toilet paper should be bamboo and BPA free/Bleach free. Your everyday cleaning supplies should be organic oils. Laundry detergent should be organic. Drink out of glass not plastic. You should have a showerhead filter so you’re not showering in warm chemical tap water which your skin absorbs, believe it or not. You see how deep this goes? Everything nowadays is poison and affecting you and you don't even know it….
- If you live somewhere where you can do ozone therapy, by ALL MEANS do it. In general, ozone is introduced to the body either through intravenous infusion, ozone sauna, direct injection into specific body areas or via inhalation. It can also be delivered as a topical cream or gel applied directly to the skin. I think the ozone sauna is the best option.
- Do not drink store-bought fruit juices even if they’re organic. They are pasteurized and all it is is sugar and water now. You must juice the fruits yourself or find something that's “raw cold pressed juice.”
- Stay away from bleach, super super toxic. Just like I said too, make sure all your cleaning products are organic essential oils.
- Stay away from radiation as much as you can. Some examples would include not living near a 5G cell tower, not using your phone that much, putting your phone on airplane mode if it’s in your pocket, not sleeping near wifi routers, turning off your wifi routers during sleep even, don’t use your laptop on your lap, etc.
- Diseases are not real. All it is, is the body naturally healing itself by creating detoxification symptoms.
- Aqua Panna is the best spring water since it's in glass and contains no contaminants compared to other spring water. It is quite expensive though.
- A good organic all natural multi-purpose cleaner you can make yourself would be concentrated lemon juice, concentrated lime juice, 35% food grade hydrogen peroxide, and some spring water. Or you can do spring water, vinegar, and baking soda.
- A good organic natural deodorant would be just limes or lemons. Squeeze them and then rub them underneath your pits.
- Lymph Node massages are very good to clear you out. Could do them once a week, but it’s expensive, so 1-2 times a month is fine. But if you just go outside and jump up and down on a “rebounder” for 10-20 minutes you can get your lymph nodes moving.
Daily Health Routines
- Getting sunlight for at least 1 hour. Sunlight is very important, it is the source of all energy. Tan your whole body too if possible (meaning fully naked)
- Grounding for 1 hour to reduce inflammation (or just get organic cotton grounding bed sheets for $100)
- Utilize deep Breathing exercises to oxygenate the body
- Meditate each day/night for 15-30 minutes to calm the mind and body
- Say to the universe out loud, “I am cured of herpes” Speaking in the present tense is better than saying “I will” or “I can” because you are re-affirming to the universe that it’s already here, not in the future, because only the PRESENT exists. The past and future do not exist.
- If you are a man, semen retention is required. If you HAVE to ejaculate cause you're mentally weak, then do so once a week MAX.
- Sleep is very important. Should not be going to bed super late and getting at least 8-9 hours of good sleep a night. Optimally going to bed around 10pm-11pm and waking up around 7am-8am is optimal.
- Go on walks alone for 20-30 min. Let your thoughts flow. Listen to some synthwave and realize how blessed you are to be alive and breathing and outside.
- If you workout only go 2-3 times a week and do low weight high reps.