sleepyegg
8d ago
Thanks. In return I will tell you not to waste time on the Cavemen2Cosmos mod. It has the fun idea of expanding the Civ timeline starting from the prehistoric era, but the AI can't handle the hodgepodge of new systems and resources.
Don't think it's fair to compare a taco bell burrito and a Chipotle-style super burrito. Taco bell burritos can hit the spot but are undeniably cheaper in quality. Chipotle burritos use real meat chunks at least.
And taco bell packet sauces slathered on a bean burrito is always a 10% risk of painful, explosive, and watery poops IMHO. That organic wagyu burrito where the beef was hand-massaged daily is honestly way tastier and does not have the same risk of explosive poop.
sleepyegg
10d ago
I personally cook because I'm the better cook vs my wife but my dad, male cousins, brother, and friends don't cook. One of my friends, he actually taught me a lot about cooking when we were roommates but he doesn't cook most of the time because it's a hassle as a single guy.
So, one data point in that it doesn't seem to be a hobby for a lot of men. It may be popular in some social niches for some men, though.
Heck, most of the women in my age group don't really cook either, compared to my mom and grandmother's generation.
sleepyegg
11d ago
What is the condo square footage and total bedrooms? Do either of you work from home and need a bedroom office? Do you plan for kids, and how many? If you buy a condo with only 2 bedrooms and need a dedicated office space bedroom, then there's no bedroom for a baby to sleep separately. Or do you plan to cosleep your baby, negating space needs for some time?
Fixed 30yr mortgage rates have been going up sharply and fast since March. I've noticed some 7/1 ARM mortgages which have a typically lower rate for 7 years then reset to a market rate in year 8. If you plan to buy and have a mortgage, but are sure you will leave in less than 7 years, then the ARM mortgages with temporary fixed rates can be a useful tool to save money.
Also umm, there's also the "take the big gift downpayment from your FIL while he is able and willing to offer it". Surely it covers the real estate broker and transaction fees with some left to spare. But you can also look at SFH or other condos if the gift is big enough.
Not mentioned yet is Black Clover. It has a really rough slow and boring start, but is good once it gets going. This is one of the few fighting animes my wife also enjoys, unlike Demon Slayer which is too bloody for her.
The Seven Deadly Sins is also a good action/comedy/sprinkle of romance with minimal blood and gore. Despite the name the setting is medieval european fantasy with arthurian flavor.
sleepyegg
14d ago
Tirzepatide, a potion of regeneration for me
On the recommendation of posters here at the Motte erwgv3g34 / solowingpixy to read this useful article, my health has shown great improvement only 3 weeks in.
After reading the Cremieux Recueil article, I immediately wanted to get some retatrutide. However, buying peptides directly, mixing it with bacteriostatic water, then injecting it seemed too daunting for me, a person completely unfamiliar to self-administered injections. I compromised by settling for compounded tirzepatide premixed vials, which is what I'm using now. Compared to the retail monthly price, I'm paying exactly 1.67% of the uninsured cash price at my current dosage, making it extremely affordable.
The benefits? I've lost about a pound per week with mild to moderate hunger suppression. My blood sugar feels more stable. I'm current taking a low dose of 2.0mg weekly, which is lower that the recommended starting dose of 2.5mg. I was concerned about side effects as a tested borderline type 2 diabetic, so I thought it was best to go low and slow. Personally, I feel no serious side effects - the only annoying thing is that my body is warmer at night - probably from increased metabolism.
The greatest, most unexpected benefit is that I think my skin is regenerating. Yes, you heard that right. I've long had skin tags in my armpit. Last month, before starting any tirzepatide, I grew a new annoying skin tag on my neck making it difficult to shave. My dad has the same issue with skin tags, and he warned me not to attempt cutting them off as from his personal experience they would bleed profusely and then grow back. My dad's dermatologist warned him from trying to remove any further skin tags.
Well guess what, the new neck skin tag fell off after the second dose of tirzepatide, and healed fully without a scar by the third week. I thought that might just be a coincidence with my tirzepatide dose, but I decided to keep a close watch on the skin tags in my armpit. There are two skin tags there that have been bothering me for at least 10 years.
I just took a shower one hour ago and I noticed a black ball in my armpit hair while washing, that I quickly recognized as dead, shed-off skin. I am ecstatic. The top skin tag in my armpit has shriveled up and left a tiny bump. The lower armpit skin tag remains, but it looks like it is getting both longer and thinner. If anyone told me that tirzepatide had a chance to remove skin tags, I would have taken it for this benefit alone.
Will report on my health in a few more weeks. For me, I don't see a need to get retatrutide now as tirzepatide already seems to be very effective and cheap.
Fun or not, I'm glad you mentioned Kavinsky's passing. I only know his Nightcall song from youtube, but it is one of my top favorites. Thanks for the links to his other works.
There is a certain sadness to Nightcall, but also a feeling of the easy confidence to overcome all challenges. It's that uneasy balance between sadness and confidence that makes the song really good, I used to use it as workout music before a bench press or squat set. I would in fact do my other exercises first listening to whatever, and before the most difficult part of the workout Nightcall had to be playing or it didn't feel right.
Oh, I used a more upbeat remix of Nightcall by breakbot for workouts. This remix.
sleepyegg
20d ago
Dunno. The thrill of permadeath makes trash fights captcha fights. Swingy damage only makes it more...exciting? Or its supposed to be like that at least.
Tab fighting in DCSS is great though. But I miss the old days of carrying rations and food, it gave the game more character.
sleepyegg
20d ago
I'm more surprised that in 2019 anybody still identifies as Soviet. It's a been a few decades since their fall, c'mon now. Maybe the Soviet Jews came in such large numbers that they have some different subculture or something. Anybody know?
My local groundwater was contaminated and has been the focus of a regional cleanup effort over decades, with the cleanup pumps are still actively filtering the water. About half of my neighbors have both water softening and a undersink RO system for their families. It wasn't that expensive compared to buying bottled or delivered water either, about $300 for the RO system and ~$150 in yearly replacement filters.
sleepyegg
21d ago
Can anyone comment on the dangers of drinking low total dissolved solids (TDS) reverse osmosis water on general health, especially with a baby in the home? I recently installed a reverse osmosis filter and then discovered that low TDS water can potentially be dangerous because of a lack of minerals like calcium, magnesium, and phosphate. My RO filter doesn't have a remineralization add-on.
One reverse osmosis study from India
Assume that me and my baby otherwise have the very best foods and baby formula available. Some random reddit comments indicate that eating a high quality diet filled with meats, fish, and vegetables accounts for 97% of mineral intake, so there's no need to worry. Or is there? Is reverse osmosis water unusually leeching of minerals in some way?
I'm not that worried for myself because I add in keto salts for my water while fasting, so my water is already remineralized. But is it bad for a growing child? I'm not feeding my family the typical SAD diet, they get the best home cooked meals made with fresh groceries that we can afford.
sleepyegg
22d ago
Found it, interesting. As for the "people" not listening to your comments and downvoting (cymbal sleeve), maybe it could just be bots? Dead internet theory and all that.
sleepyegg
22d ago
Now I am curious to see the content of your cymbal amd castiron posts, as well as the comments.
sleepyegg
23d ago
Wouldn't NYC or even Los Angeles be more relevant than Miami for keeping Jews in Burgerland? What's special about Miami?
This was my understanding as well. Don't ghetto babies usually become ghetto adults who are an even greater net drain on the country in terms of crime, prisoner maintenance, etc? A country should avoid increasing the amount of ghetto adults, you reduce future ghetto adults by avoiding ghetto babies in the present.
The ghetto adults would have not contributed much labor or taxes to the retirements of normal retired adults in many situations.
sleepyegg
24d ago
Are the little ghetto babies a drain on government finances or not? I'm confused by your logic. Maybe a missing word somewhere?
sleepyegg
25d ago
Nuclear power opposition has probably aggravated the air quality problems we have from burning all that excess coal. It's the most annoying thing about environmentalists.
sleepyegg
28d ago
Ah, the pretty borders theory of international relations, never to be underestimated.
sleepyegg
29d ago
Sunni Islam, Roman Catholicism, or maybe Christianity as a whole is the organization with the largest amount of organic female voluntary adherents. Groupies for God, if you will.
sleepyegg
29d ago
Yeah. I looked briefly into DIY CR Box air purifiers, and while they can be quieter, more efficient and/or cheaper I don't have the time or skill to craft them. Easier to spend $200 at Costco and get a ready made purifier, and snag sone KN95 masks off Amazon for when you need to be outside.
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