My story is not as serious as the ones usually on this sub, but I still need advice. I have “Dangerous” by Akon playing in my mind rn as I type this. For context, I live in a South Asian country.
My dumbass friend neglected to mention this lady moved into his flat (shared apartment) a few weeks ago. She’s a solid 8/10 here. She has like 10k followers on IG too.
I arrive at his flat that weekend as we planned to jam together. I ring the doorbell, a hot girl in short shorts and a tank top opens the door. The hell! I stutter my friend’s name while simultaneously looking around to see if I’m on the wrong floor.
She’s like: “Yeah, come in. He’s inside.” I go into my friend’s room and bombard him with questions. Apparently she’s his colleague from another city and they agreed to share the flat before she moved here.
He tells me he’s not that excited about this arrangement because he knows she’s way out of his league. For reference, I look alright. He doesn’t. Then, we invite her to go out and get some ice cream. It appears she might be interested in me. We exchange numbers.
My friend warns me not to catch any feelings for her because he’s seen her bring home at least three guys so far. So she’s probably not looking for a serious relationship. My dick ignores this advice. I’m already imagining what our kids might look like in my hollow head.
A little flirting happens but I take it slowly. Then last weekend my buddy invites me to join him at a bar where he was with his small office team because his lead was leaving or something. My crush was there too. However, as soon as I arrive, I start chatting up this other girl from his team.
My crush notices this and comes to sit beside me. She then starts touching my arms, hands, leaning against me, etc. She tells me to come with her to the smoking zone. I tell her I don’t smoke. She grabs my wrist and pulls me there.
This smoking area had all glass walls. Everyone in the establishment could look inside. It was right next to our table too. Then she starts smoking. I stand a few feet away because I don’t like the smell. She stares into my soul and says: “I’ve been wanting to kiss you. Come closer”.
I try to negotiate with her that we can do it in the car or her room. People are looking at us through the glass. I’ve never even done PDA. I’m sweating bullets. Then she attacks my masculinity for not taking the opportunity. I think: “Fuck it, idk anyone here anyway” and just grab her like an animal and kiss her.
We get out after a few minutes. My ego is through the roof ngl. Then as we’re walking towards our table, she nonchalantly reveals she hates the female colleague who I was talking to and she noticed that girl taking an interest in me and so she just wanted to make her jealous and maybe cut any future interactions between us. Dafuq! What a conniving woman. And does she have feelings for me or not!
My question is answered the following the evening when I visit my friend again and notice a Merc parked outside, and when I go in, her’s door is open and some rich-looking dude is just laying in her bed :/
My friend is mad jealous but I’m quite pissed frankly. She’s still trying to be friendly and talk to me, but I’ve deleted her number already. I don’t want her as my gf, but I’m afraid I’ll not have the self control to say No if she comes onto me again.
Should I just tell her I don’t want a FWB situation or whatever she’s expecting. (I’m scared of contracting STIs). Or should I just awkwardly ignore her and let her get the idea eventually. I can’t avoid her because I go to my friend’s place almost every weekend.
TLDR: Thought I met the girl of my dreams. Realized soon enough she’s not. Didn’t like that she played with my emotions, that too for an evil reason. How do I avoid her for my own mental peace?

Hi
This is my story. Back in Dec 2017 I had a slip and fall at a local pharmacy in Walkerton that did not take adequate care and removing ice in their parking lot in Walkerton. I now live with severe pain in my back my right hip and thigh I am unable to stand for more than 10 or 15 minutes sitting is about the same and this is with pain meds that I take daily I go to London it will now be every 6 to 8 months for a nerve ablation which does slightly help with the pain however I will never be able to work again. I’m on able to take care of my own home making meals is extremely difficult showering and washing my hair it’s just agony. The pharmacies insurance company does not really want to pay out any compensation their first and only offer that I know of would not be able to sustain an adequate lifestyle style for more than eight months to a year. I’m hoping that you will get in touch with meSo my story can be heard by others and take serious precautions went out and about.

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When we were kids, our parents often told us to play outside instead of staying home all day. But whether it's watching their favorite cartoon on television or playing online video games on a laptop, 21st -century kids spend more time inside their homes than playing healthy outdoor games.
Over the past few years, technology, including mobile phones, laptops, tablets, and PCs, has become imperative for work and relaxation. Kids these days are digital natives and prefer using the latest technology for homework, communication, and gaming.
According to recent research, less than 30% of adolescents perform healthy physical activities daily. Surely, digital advancements have endless perks, but one of the key drawbacks is that kids don't like playing healthy games and spend most of their time sitting on a couch and playing games online, adversely affecting their physical and mental health.
Indoor Play Areas Advance Creativeness
Your kids can face several challenges while playing inside the playground. Such challenges and interaction with new people help your kids develop their imagination. Kids tend to be moreexpressive and learn better from others ideas.The perfect thing about indoor playgrounds in Singapore is that your little angels can improve their creativity and imagination in a protected environment. Interacting with others ideally helps them improve their communication skills and share their unique ideas. It also benefits them as they can make new friends, and their bonding strengthens with time. In fact, the secure and healthy environment makes kids forget about their online games and prefer spending more time with real-life friends.

Perfect Place for Physical Exercise

Electronics are the new norms these days. It is no big deal for kids to stay home and play games that require no physical activity. Therefore, nothing is better than bringing your kids to indoor playgrounds where kids participate in physical activities in the comfort of an indoor environment without even noticing. Exercise is equally important for your growing-up kid, and you can't ignore this fact. Children participating in physical activities stay energetic and enjoy good mental and physical growth. Resultantly, they face hurdles and challenges positively and find the best possible solution.

Final Words

The main goal of Singapore's indoor playgrounds is to let kids enjoy and learn with fun. That's why you try explaining the drawbacks of maximum screen time to your kids. Tell them the significance of playing healthy games outside their homes.Nothing is better than playing in a safe environment where your kids can try every exciting activity without fear. So, take them to an indoor space near you and let them experience a new world of imagination, creativity, and innovation.
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Introduction

I am an experienced game master looking for one additional adult player (21+) to join an existing D&D 5e Midgard campaign in the Woodbridge / Dale City area. We will be meeting from 6 PM to 11ish every other Saturday (Next Session is June 17th). The game is a local tabletop game hosted at my home.
I will be making my final decisions by the 9th of June.
It is very likely with all of the stupidity Hasbro has been doing of late that our campaign will transition to the Tales of the Valiant 5e variant being created by Kobold Press once it becomes available. This will be discussed as the campaign continues.
As a way to keep things interesting, I like to have a short adventure that is not related to the campaign when the characters hit a level milestone. We generally have a two or three session experience with a different system each time. This includes a homebrew system we are creating and playtesting.

Rules & Expectations

I hope to have a laid back and inclusive game where all levels of gaming experience, genders, cultures, races, and sexuality are welcome. All that I ask is that you are polite to each other, engaged in the campaign, and try to be proactive. If you are not LGBTQ+ friendly, please do not apply.

• We are a non-smoking household with a young child, so there is no smoking in or around our home. This includes vaping and all other tobacco products. *
• We are a drug free home so please no illegal substances nor marijuana. *
• Alcohol is allowed in small quantities for those of legal age. Please do not become intoxicated and absolutely no driving under the influence. I am the final judge of intoxication. *
• We have no pets to be concerned with if you are allergic. *
• There is on-street parking, but please be considerate to the others on our cul-de-sac *
• Once our child has gone to bed profanity is allowed. Please be considerate beforehand. *
• Outside game chatter is welcome in a balanced mix, but please don't let it get too distracting. We are here to have fun, socialize, and create a collaborative story. That works best when everyone participates.

Requirements

We will be using D&D Beyond for character creation and management. You will not need to purchase any of the source material as I have an account that will share them with you, once you have joined the campaign. If we do transition to Tales of the Valiant, we will be changing this management to Demiplane as their 5E nexus becomes available. They will have the same sharing ability as D&D beyond , so don't worry.

• My games are always free. I don’t mind donations to help defray costs, but they are in no way expected. Just appreciated.

Setting & Campaign

The setting will be Midgard from Kobold Press, but the themes and goals will be player and character oriented. My play style leans towards plot and narrative driven gaming, with an entertaining amount of puzzles, exploration, and combat. I love getting player input and creativity to help shape and propel the campaign forward. My games have a solid narrative thread that binds them but I never have any qualms about improvising or allowing players the freedom to make the story their own.
The campaign so far deals with an evil book called the Umbral Codex which was split into three parts and hidden away. So far one villain has a third, and a former player character was corrupted when she found the second. Now the third is up for grabs and the party must fight two villains to keep the Codex safe until they can destroy it.

• I have the Kobold Press books in PDF to share with players once you join the campaign
• The characters are currently at 5th Level.
• We already have a Kariv Griffon Knight, a Half Elf Wizard, and a Trollkin Priest of Thor. That leaves a lot of other species / class options available.
• Good and neutral alignments are preferred and will work best with the story. Other alignments are allowable if the character retains a compelling reason to continue working with the party. Once that reason ends, expect the character to be retired from play.
• A well written character will not be at odds with the rest of the party
• Character materials from the official 5E line and Kobold Press’ Midgard line of books are allowable. Other third-party materials are not allowable.
• There will be a mix of premade adventures and homebrew adventures leaning on the side of homebrew

Optional Rules

• Magic items should have a greater mystique, so we are removing the ability to identify the properties of a magic item during a short rest, and require the identify spell, experimentation, research, or a combination to reveal what a magic item does. A short rest may give hints as to the nature of the item from a visual and visceral level of magical understanding.
• Flanking gives combatants a simple way to gain advantage on attack rolls against a common enemy. A creature can't flank an enemy that it can't see. A creature also can't flank while it is incapacitated. A Large or larger creature is flanking as long as at least one square or hex of its space qualifies for flanking.
• Reaching zero hit points will inflict a level of exhaustion.
• Story Based Advancement (DMG pg. 261)
• Feats, although this hardly seems like an optional rule.

Experience

I am experienced in quite a few games including D&D (Classic Boxed, 1st Edition, 2nd Edition, 5th Edition), Fate Core, Dresden Files, Alpha Chronicles, FFG Star Wars, World of Darkness (oWOD & nWOD), Aberrant, Palladium Megaverse, Cypher System, Cyberpunk 2020, Shadowrun, Hackmaster, Top Secret SI, and quite a few others.

Contact Info

Please feel free to contact me on discord ( FangGrip#7572 ) if you are interested in joining or if you have any questions. I would like to have a conversation with all prospective players. This conversation does not guarantee you a slot in the game but will help keep you in mind in case a player chooses to resign or ghost us. There is no impersonal form to fill out, but I will need some basic information.

• Name
• Your age (21+)
• How far away you are from Dale City Virginia
• Experience in gaming, D&D 5E, and the Midgard Setting
• Types of characters you like to play most
• Any character concept you may have
• Style of play you prefer
• Goals and hopes for a campaign
• Things you don’t like in a game
• Why do you think you would be a good match?

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Thank you for reading this post. I know it's fairly long, but I want to save people time by giving you all the information I can think of to help you determine if we are right for you.

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   Introduction
   

1) Will this be your first dog? If not, what experience do you have owning/training dogs?

• no i’ve had dogs all my life even had 6 at one point. personally i’ve trained and owned 5 puppies myself.

2) Do you have a preference for rescuing a dog vs. going through a reputable breeder?
id like to rescue if i can find a dog i fall in love with otherwise a breeder
3) Describe your ideal dog.
a fierce and dominant looking dog that will protect me and my other dogs but will also be goofy and affectionate
4) What breeds or types of dogs are you interested in and why?
Belgian shepard, collie, australian shepard. belgian because they look amazing as well as there so intelligent. the other two i love how happy and intelligent they are.
5) What sorts of things would you like to train your dog to do?
walk beside me with no leash, sit, rollover, paw, place
6) Do you want to compete with your dog in a sport (e.g. agility, obedience, rally) or use your dog for a form of work (e.g. hunting, herding, livestock guarding)? If so, how much experience do you have with this work/sport?
no i do not
Care Commitments
7) How long do you want to devote to training, playing with, or otherwise interacting with your dog each day?
most of the day i spend with my dogs anyway only time i don’t play with my dogs is when i’m in school so maybe all day except for 2 hours out of the day
8) How long can you exercise your dog each day, on average? What sorts of exercise are you planning to give your dog regularly and does that include using a dog park?
we exercise for at least 3 hours a day. i have a big yard so my two run around with each other as well as chase me around while i ride my mini bike. we go to the dog park every couple days
9) How much regular brushing are you willing to do? Are you open to trimming hair, cleaning ears, or doing other grooming at home? If not, would you be willing to pay a professional to do it regularly?
i brush every week and groom the rest once a month
Personal Preferences
10) What size dog are you looking for?
medium sized
11) How much shedding, barking, and slobber can you handle?
i can handle a lot
12) How important is being able to let your dog off-leash in an unfenced area?
in an unfenced area i don’t know if it’s the best idea if they aren’t trained to go past a certain point but it’s important to give them some free roam time
Dog Personality and Behavior
13) Do you want a snuggly dog or one that prefers some personal space?
snuggly
14) Would you prefer a dog that wants to do its own thing or one that’s more eager-to-please?
more eager to please 15) How would you prefer your dog to respond to someone knocking on the door or entering your yard? How would you prefer your dog to greet strangers or visitors?
*I would like them to smell them and then greet them
16) Are you willing to manage a dog that is aggressive to other dogs?

• no

17) Are there any other behaviors you can’t deal with or want to avoid?

• territorial

Lifestyle
18) How often and how long will the dog be left alone?

• maybe an hour at most while i go to the gym

19) What are the dog-related preferences of other people in the house and what will be their involvement in caring for the dog?
*i live completely alone with my two dogs
20) Do you have other pets or are you planning on having other pets? What breed or type of animal are they?

• 2 mini golden doodles

21) Will the dog be interacting with children regularly?
*no
22) Do you rent or plan to rent in the future? If applicable, what breed or weight restrictions are on your current lease?

• no

23) What city or country do you live in and are you aware of any laws banning certain breeds?

• maine all dogs are allowed yere

24) What is the average temperature of a typical summer and winter day where you live?
75-80
Additional Information and Questions
25) Please provide any additional information you feel may be relevant.

• No additional information.

26) Feel free to ask any questions below.

I’m in Texas and a while back I started thinking a lot about where is going to be the safest for us to live in the long term before Texas becomes Mad Max world. With little kids and the gun violence really in our faces, we’re moving that plan up. I’m curious who else may be thinking of migrating somewhere else and what things you’ve considered. For us, we have atleast 10 other young families interested in doing the same and building or buying a second home and will hopefully find more to join to start our non cult community. I’ve seen Midwest or Great Lakes Area are predicted where climate will be most moderate? But we’re also considering Vermont New Hampshire area too. (We’d like to be somewhere where the political and values are the most opposite of Texas) Is it extreme to think we should be thinking about plenty of available water? And if not, how do you go about finding what areas will have good access to plentiful ground water or won’t be affected by loss of snow melt or algae bloom? What other things should we be looking at.

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Privacy Advocates and Researchers to Gather for 3rd Annual Monero Conference in Prague
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This is 7 or 8 years back. One night me along with my mates got bit drunk, it was actually bad, I wasn’t in good shape but still thought of driving back home. As I started and moved out of parking the driver side mirror smashed with another car. Not sure how much the other car was damaged but I left. I was drunk and not in 100% sense and honestly didn’t even realise what has happened.
Anyhow next day realised that my driver side mirror is damaged and needs to be replaced. I looked around and the parts were expensive so slowly the idea fizzled out. Anyhow cut to 7-8 months after this, one day I parked my car and went to grab a coffee and this guy reverse parks beside me and while reversing scratches the same area and by time I am back to my car with my coffee . So I just started to claim that the mirror was perfect before and that while reversing he must have damaged my car. He then finally agrees to pay instead of going through insurance or maybe he didn’t had insurance. I felt bad but ended up taking the money.

I currently have a setup where my Synology NAS acts as my VPN server, using OpenVPN. It works but as with all things to do with technology and home labs - I want to improve it in anyway I can. I'm looking at building a big Dedicated Proxmox server and will run two DNS Pi-hole like servers (one for redudency) and would like two VPN servers as I'd like to keep my Synology NAS purely for files and only accessable on my local network. I'd like for all my mobile devices to have a constant connection to either VPN/DNS pair for privacy and ads.
Which brings me to the question, which is better in terms of security and speed? Tailscale, Wireguard or OpenVPN?
I know there is no definitive answer, just want peoples opinions and what you use currently?

Hi TSO30! The Love Park is finally opening at Harbourfront, putting an end to the misery that Toronto singles have felt for years. You will no longer have to deal with the monotony of swiping apps, or need to ask for bar recommendations only to find that all the eligible singles decided to stay home the very day you went there, or hope that the cute guy that you've been stealing glances at on the TTC is single (or, at the very least, is not stabby)! Now you can just walk into the Love Park and find your match...
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I know you’ll never see this letter, and I suppose I should be grateful for that, but I still feel so stupid for writing it. Stupid because there’s no reason my feelings should be this strong and my heart should hurt this badly. We were only talking for a few short weeks but, man, I fell HARD and I fell FAST. But now it’s all over and I’m left here to pick up the pieces. I’m sure you’re happy with her, and that’s great. I want you to be happy. But I want to be happy too. So, in an attempt to help heal my broken heart, I just wanted to write down (almost) all the things I’ll never get to say:
-When you first messaged me after we matched for the 4th time in as many years, you said “the universe just wants us to be together.” I responded by saying “and who are we to tell the universe it’s wrong?” Well, we called the universe’s bluff and now I feel like I’m the one paying the price for it. You get to move on and fall in love and I get to sit at home, too afraid to go out anywhere in case I run into you. If I need to drive through your neighborhood to get somewhere, I’ll take a longer route just to avoid the possibility of seeing you.
-I still walk the dog on that nature trail and by the park where we had our first date. I feel safe there because you didn’t know it existed before I told you about it, and there’s a very slim chance you’ll ever go back. It’s the dog’s favorite route to walk along though, so I still take him every day after work. But it breaks my heart to be there because all I can think of is you, and our conversation, and the way my head rested perfectly on your chest when we hugged because you’re so tall, and the way your lips felt pressed against mine.
-the dog is on a diet and I hate that every time I feed him, the sound of kibble and chicken falling into his bowl is replaced with your laughter as you said “aww no look at him, he ain’t missing no meals!” He was wary of you, but oddly enough I think he misses you. When we pass by someone on our walks that looks even remotely like you, his tail will wag uncontrollably and he tries to jump on them. He still growls a bit, but he just seems sad when he realizes it’s not you. I do too.
-I hate doing laundry now because doing laundry means I need to open the closet door where the washer and dryer are. The same door you picked me up and pressed me up against, my legs wrapped around your waist, when you did everything you could to turn me into putty in your hands. I want to pull those doors off the hinges so I don’t have to look at them every day.
-You ruined chocolate chip cookies for me. They were my favorite midnight snack and now all I think about is baking late-night, post-sex cookies with you. I’ve been fortunate to live my entire life without any allergies, but now it feels like just one cookie will kill me. Even when I pass by the pre-made dough in the grocery store, I can feel my heart constrict and my throat close up.
-You ruined Star Wars for me. I thought it was so cute how you, a chemistry nerd, never saw the penultimate nerd series. I was excited for our plans to have a movie marathon. I was excited to show you to the galaxy. Now I stop the microwave before the timer hits 0:00 because it sounds like R2-D2 and it makes me lose my appetite.
-I bought new lingerie I was hoping to surprise you with. It arrived in the mail after we stopped talking. I can’t even force myself to try them on to make sure the sizes are correct. They’re just sitting in a drawer with the tags still on, collecting dust. I used to feel sexy and confident in my underwear. Now I feel like a sheepish little girl, too afraid to undress in the locker room before PE class.
-I told you I didn’t want kids, and that only one man in my entire life truly made me consider starting a family, but that he hurt me so badly I was completely sworn off. That was a lie. Maybe not at first, but it became a lie. When I found out you had a kid, after the shock and hurt subsided, after you spoke of how much you love your child, there was a second man I could see holding my child in his arms. You. A gorgeous little creature who would be the best parts of you and me put together. Now I fear that if I ever have children, I’ll resent them because they won’t be half of you.
-I hate that every time I see a car like yours, my heart skips a beat. I almost got into an accident the other day because I thought I passed you on my way into town. I’m afraid to drive now because all I do is look out for your car, wondering if you’re looking out for mine.
-I hate how deeply I care about you, and how I wish you nothing but the purest love and happiness. I hate that I can’t hate you. It would all be so much easier if I hated you. I wouldn’t be hurting so much. I could chalk this all up to the fact that you’re an asshole. A player. You used me and threw me away. But that’s not you. You’re kind and caring and gentle and, if I had only given us a proper chance, I could have known what it would feel like to be truly loved by you.
-I hate that I swallowed my pride and apologized, when I honestly didn’t have much to apologize for, only to be met with silence. My pride was all I had left, and now that’s gone too. And I especially I hate how pathetic and desperate this all sounds. After my last serious heartbreak, I put so much time and effort into myself, and I reminded myself that I am amazing and anyone is lucky to have me. Now I’m back to apologizing for using up oxygen.
-I hate that I believed you when you said you still wanted me, desired me, even though I could feel the distance between us growing larger. And I hate that now you’re so cold, so indifferent. I hate that you act like it was all just in my head. Even if it was, I wish you would just say that instead of leaving me with radio silence. It would be easier to understand that maybe I really am just obsessive or crazy, than to be left wondering how it all went wrong. But I know there’s nothing to wonder about. You said that if you didn’t want to talk to me, you wouldn’t. It appears you are a man of your word. I just wish I took you at your word when I still had the chance.
-You said I don’t know you or understand you, and I hate that you’re right. I hate that you don’t know or understand me either. We never gave each other the chance to. And I hate that we’ll probably never get that chance again.
-I want you to be happy, and I hope she does make you happy. But, like I said, I want to be happy too. I want to be with you. I want to hear your laugh again, see your perfect smile again, hear your heart beat as I lay on your chest again. I want to feel you in me again, holding me tightly. I want to sit on the swing with you, my legs across your lap as I listen to you tell me all your wildest stories. I want to feel your lips press against my forehead as you slip out of bed. I just want to feel like you care again. Even if it was all in my head.
I know we may never speak again, but I want you to know that I will always want you. And I hate that. But I don’t hate you. Not even a little bit.
Yours, always.
Baddie

I have been training with Youtube fitness influencers for the past few months and wanted to share my perspective/insight of each style of exercise/personality.
I generally was disheartened about at home workouts and specifically some of the Channels that I mention because I heard so often they aren't effective. So I wanted to share my thoughts as a "Beginner", from what I heard of these channels vs my experiences with their workouts.
A lot of Youtube fitness instructors receive criticism because people claim their workout programs didn't give them their physique and are promoting unrealistic results. While it's true that a lot of them workout through other methods to enhance their body, I think these workouts will be provide effective results for most people if done consistently with healthy diet. You won't get abs in ten minutes or two weeks, so create realistic expectations. My goal was to start practicing fitness, get in better shape and eventually lose weight. These videos helped me achieve this. I appreciate the free content, so all respect to these wonderful women and what they do!
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MADFIT 4/5
PROS: Beginner friendly, Diverse range of exercises, (Non-repetative), Longer Videos available
This channel is my top choice for dumbbell exercises. I really enjoyed the style of her workouts and their variety. I actually have fun with these videos, feel challenged yet able to complete them.
Her dance workout videos are really popular but I don't really feel they accomplish much and I feel dorky doing them. I stick to her other content.
My favorite part of her workouts are the Super Sets (where she does a set of two exercises for reps, then repeats); I find them really effective for practicing form. She also does more complex exercises that I find satisfying.
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CHOLE TING 5/5
PROS: Beginner friendly, Interactive website, fun
CONS: REPETITIVE (PLANKS)
I caught on late but recently completed the 2 week shred challenge. Chole Ting has controversy for some reason, but I love her style! I was surprised how challenging I found her workouts.
Her website really kept me motivated and consistent and was easy to use. It was the first time I tried a Youtuber's "program" vs just searching random workouts. Completing the challenge was psychologically satisfying.
I really enjoyed these and will continue them! She has a fun/sweet persona too, which really helps the vibes. I don't care for the background music though.
She is also repetitive and most of her videos include several plank variations, but I like planks so I don't mind too much. I gave her a high rating because I love her workouts enough to be consistent, and can fit them in each day.
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MOVE WITH NICOLE 4/5
PILATES
I love these workouts when I need to do something quiet and focused. The videos are challenging yet achievable. The combination of stretching, mindful muscle activation and breath work results in a very satisfying experience.
I've always heard Pilates is not effective but I really disagree, different exercises give different results. This content is great for muscle toning and flexibility/mobility. Also very beautifully filmed with great scenery, honestly a perfect Pilates work out.
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GROWINGANNANAS 3/5
CONS: Repetitive (SQUAT VARIATIONS), LOTS of identical videos
I started off with this channel but eventually I got bored of the videos. Even though most are titled "NO REPEAT", a lot of videos seemed to be identical. If I wasn't vibing with one video and clicked on another, usually it would be pretty much the same exercises but switched up. I get that to a degree but I stopped using these workouts for this reason.
A lot of her Dumbell exercises were not compatible with the "Tabata" style (45 sec on, 15 secs off) IMO, and I didn't feel I was getting the most out of them.
And OMG I felt like every video includes at least 5-10 squat variations, especially the longer ones...yawn...I could do them I just got bored!
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CAROLINE GIRVAN ;(/5
CONS: TOO HARD LOL
Not for beginners in my extremely humble opinion, and I'm a really active hiker. Mad respect to this human, she's swole AF. It takes me an hour to complete a 30 minute video, so I need to work up to this level.
If you're more advanced, looking for a challenge or you feel you've surpassed your current fitness guru's content, she's the one.
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EMI WONG 3/5
PROS: Extremely Beginner friendly
The first video I tried of hers was a hour long and I completed it easily without breaks. It was a bit too easy for me as someone who is pretty active. If you find other Youtubers to be too challenging, this channel may be a better starting point.
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HONORABLE MENTION : UTAH LEE (KICKBOXING) 5/5
She doesn't have a really active channel or a lot of videos BUT I have done her kickboxing workout a dozen times. Just an awesome personality, extremely fun!! If you get bored and need to switch it up, I recommend giving her a try.

I have a CCJ awarded against a builder who I paid money to for works he never started, the CCJ is for just under £5k.
I am aware of several options available to me to try to recover the money, however its not obvious to me which to pursue and in what order.
Things I know about the builder; I know where he lives and see his van parked outside the address on a regular basis so know he is still living at that property. I believe the property to be his parents house and not his own, and I am fairly confident he does not own any property. I know he uses a van for work that is worth a good few thousand, no idea if its registered as his ownership or not. I have his bank account details for the account that I paid him to originally, and when I check the account details against the payee name it appears to show they match which presumably means the account is still open and active. He appears to live a chaotic financial life as has 3 other CCJs against him, all unsettled, however all for significantly less amounts than my CCJ and I suspect they were not considered worth pursuing by the creditors. From what I've seen of him he appears to live beyond his means and likely spends money quite quickly after obtaining it, and I suspect has little by way of savings. However I have reason to believe he is still active in running small scale construction jobs and therefore means he could have several thousand in his personal account at times which at least in my case he was using to receive money into for work purposes, he did not seem to care about being paid in cash and happily took payment by bank transfer in my case. He does not have a limited company and the CCJ was taken out against him personally.
Is recovery going to be worth my further cost?
I am thinking the first thing I should try is a 3rd party debt order against his bank account that I have the details of on the off chance he has money in the account the day its frozen. Making this the first recovery attempt gives him no forewarning to move money out of this account.
Secondly I am thinking to order the debitor to attend court to reveal his finances. There's a real chance he will ignore this but at least then I will have the satisfaction that he will be liable for arrest for the rest of his life.
Thirdly and partially depending on step two I am thinking of bailiffs. I am unsure if High Court or County Court bailiffs will be most effective? I suspect the only asset they may realistically be able to seize may be his van if that is indeed owned by him. It seems highly unlikely he will be stupid enough to let bailiffs in to his home.
Do the above steps sound the best course of action or is this all likely to be a waste of my time and further money? I am aware that if I pursue all 3 above steps the cost to me are likely to be considerable, therefore if any recovery methods are likely to be more successful than others perhaps I should focus on just that.
This is in England

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Hey guys, I know this may not be the perfect place, but I though some of you may have the skills and the interest to apply to some recent job openings. I you are not interested in these jobs just ignore them, downvote them or ban me, if you are interested in them apply directly to the link we are searching for North America based individuals (for tax reasons)only, thanks!

hiya! i have reached a point where the state of academia in australia is making me feel very demoralised. i’m well aware it’s also horrendous in the UK, but i also know that i felt much happier living and studying there. i’ve been back home in melbourne for about 5 years now and i’m restless. i feel so incredibly stagnant that it’s hugely impacting my mental health, so i’m finally FINALLY considering that it might be time to commit to my vague plans to make the move.
i have done my undergrad and honours in psychology (first class honours) and have written a thesis/dissertation. i’ve also got some experience working in a neuropsych research group, as well as working for an advocacy group for people with neurological conditions (my role involves writing plain english translations of research, ensuring all info provided to members was evidence-based, and writing policy documents and reviews for government bodies, pharma companies etc). also done some private tutoring etc
i know i have the skill set to work in neuropsych research. i have heaps of ideas, i’m passionate, and i’m competent. however i am worried about the daunting task of finding work in the UK because it means starting from scratch, building a new professional network, and uprooting my life. i’m also aware that i don’t have a postgraduate degree, which puts me at a significant disadvantage.
i’d really appreciate hearing from australians who have made the move; i’d love to know how you went about it and if you have any advice or things you wish you had known before
i’d also like to hear from people in the UK about their perspective on finding work as an RA or anything similar over there, especially without a postgraduate degree.
i could really do with some external encouragement to remind me that i can actually do this 😭

Shipping from Houston, TX. US Buyers only please.
Add $6 for USPS Media Mail, up to 3 records.
I don't grade any records as Mint, so even Sealed records will be graded as NM.
Feel free to make an offer if you don't like the price!
I also have a bunch of vintage Soul/Funk/Rock records for sale here. Please note I haven't play tested any of these records, please consider them VG condition or lower.
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1e1JzhPXfUrgDalVw6Q7o59FbHbThqbQIbfBuNkjdbLk/edit#gid=0
Grading is Sleeve/Record
A Tribe Called Quest - Low End Theory Reissue- NM/NM $25
Animal Collective - Centipede HZ VG+/VG+ $12
Animal Collective - Prospect Hummer - RSD 2021 Exclusive - NM/NM Opened, unplayed $10
Anthrax/Chuck D - Bring The Noise UK Import 7" Single VG+/VG+ $15
The Apples In Stereo - New Magnetic Wonder VG+/VG+ $40
Arcade Fire - S/T - RSD 2018 Exclusive Blue Numbered - NM/NM Opened, unplayed $25
Arcade Fire - Everything Now - Blue Translucent - NM/NM $15
Arcade Fire - Reflektor VG+/VG+ $15
Art Ensemble of Chicago with Fontella Bass - VG/VG $15
The Avalanches - Wildflower - Newbury Exclusive Cover VG+/NM $50
Beach Fossils - S/T - 2018 Green Reissue with OBI NM/NM $20
Beach Fossils - Clash The Truth - 1st Pressing Red Screen printed Cover - Limited to 400 VG+/NM $40
Beach Fossils - Somersault - Clear - NM/NM $30
Beach House - Depression Cherry - Loser Edition Clear with Velvet Sleeve VG+/NM $45
Beach House - Thank Your Lucky Stars - Loser Edition Green - NM/NM $55
Beirut - No No No - NM/NM $15
Beirut - Gallipolli - Turquoise - NM/NM $15
Best Coast - Always Tomorrow $5
Bill Evans - More From The Vanguard UK Import VG/VG $12
Black Pumas - S/T - Cream - SEALED $15
Black Sabbath - Paranoid - VMP Purple - VG+/VG+ $45
Bright Eyes - I'm Wide Awake It's Morning - 2016 Remaster w/OBI & Shrink - NM/NM $20
The Clash - London Calling - 1981 Pressing - VG+/VG+ $40
The Clash - London Calling - 2015 Reissue NM/NM+ $30
Daft Punk - Tron Legacy OST - Target Blue - SEALED $20
Dinosaur Jr - Give A Glimpse Of What Yer Not - VG+/VG+ $10
The Distillers/ The Regrettes - Dismantle Me 7" - RSD 2018 Exclusive - SEALED $10
Dr. Dre - Deep Cover feat. Snoop Dogg - Unofficial 12" Single VG+/VG+ $50
Dub Pistols - Point Blank + Keep Movin 12" Single $20
EPMD - Unfinished Business VG/VG $10
Eyedea & Abilities - By The Throat NM/NM $20
Eyedea & Abilities - First Born - VMP NM/NM $25
Father John Misty - I Love You, Honeybear NM/NM $20
Father John Misty - Pure Comedy - Aluminum/Copper - SIGNED NM/NM $100
Future Islands - As Long As You Are - Blue Marble - NM/NM $15
Future Islands - In Evening Air - Clear - NM/NM $25
Future Islands - The Far Field - White - NM/NM $15
Future Islands - Wave Like Home - NM/NM $50
Gotye - Making Mirrors NM/NM $175
Handsome Boy Modeling School - So..How's Your Girl? - VMP Green - NM/NM Opened, Unplayed $40
The High & Mighty - Home Field Advantage VG+/VG+ $25
Hot Water Music - Light It Up - Coke Clear w/Black Smoke - SEALED $10
Isaac Hayes - Tough Guys OST - VMP Classics - SEALED NM/NM $20
Joanna Newsom - The Milk-Eyed Mender - G+/VG+ (Sleeve's bottom seam separated, easy fix. still looks great) $12
Joanna Newsom - Ys VG+/VG+ $20
Kishi Bashi - Emigrant EP - Joyful Noise VIP Exclusive /503 - NM/NM $40
Louis XIV - The Best Little Secrets Are Kept - MOV White Numbered - NM/NM $15
Mac Demarco - Another One - Newbury Aqua Blue - NM/NM $40
Mac Demarco - Here Comes The Cowboy - Olive Green - NM/NM $15
McCoy Tyner - Looking Out - In Shrink VG+/VG+ $10
Modest Mouse - Good News For People Who Love Bad News - VG+/VG+ $25
The National - Sleep Well Beast - Blue - NM/NM $30
The National - I Am Easy To Find - Cherry Tree Exclusive - SEALED NM/NM $30
The Nextmen - Amongst The Madness - VG+/VG+ $12
Noah & The Whale - Heart Of Nowhere NM/NM $15
Okkervil River - In The Rainbow Rain - Purple/Blue - NM/NM $12
Parquet Courts - Content Nausea VG+/VG+ $15
Pink Floyd - Saucerful of Secrets - RSD 2019 Mono - NM/NM $30
Pixies - Monkey Gone To Heaven UK 12" - VG/VG $15
The Presidents Of The United States Of America - Green/Bronze Marble NM/NM $100
Queens Of The Stone Age - Villians Deluxe NM/NM $35
The Raconteurs - Broken Boy Soldier - VG/VG+ $20
The Raconteurs - Help Us Stranger - NM/NM Opened, unplayed $10
Radiohead - A Moon Shaped Pool NM/NM $30
Raekwon - Only Built 4 Cuban Linx - 2016 MOV Press NM/NM $40
Rocket From The Crypt - Hot Charity VG+/VG+ $20
The Silvertones - Silver Bullets - MOV Orange Numbered - SEALED NM/NM $12
Spiritualized - And Nothing Hurt - SEALED NM/NM $15
Spiritualized - Let It Come Down - SEALED NM/NM $20
Spiritualized - Sweet Heart, Sweet Light - SEALED NM/NM $20
Steady Hands - Truth In Comedy VG+/VG+ $5
Sublime - 40 oz. To Freedom - Pink Picture Disc VG/VG $50
Talking Heads - Warning Sign: Live At The Parkwest Chicago 1978 VG+/VG+ $25
UGK - Underground Kingz - VMP Woodgrain - VG+/NM $175
UGK - International Players Anthem - RSD 2016 Picture Disc SIGNED BY BUN B NM $250
The Wailers - The Wailing Wailers - VMP Red/Black - SEALED NM/NM $35
Washed Out - Life Of Leisure - 2010 Unnumbered Press - NM/NM $50
Willie Nelson Lot - Stardust, Always On My Mind, Somewhere Over The Rainbow (All VG+ In Shrink) $15
Willie Nelson - Shotgun Willie - VMP Gunsmoke - NM/NM $40
The First Six Dicords Records Box Set - Opened, unplayed. Comes in original mailer. $150
Vince Guaraldi Trio - A Charlie Brown Christmas - UO Red/Green/Clear Splatter - NM/NM $40
Mondo - Portal OST White/Gray Split - NM/NM $100
Mondo - Jurassic Park OST Yellow & Red Swirl w/ Black Splatter NM/NM $225
V/A - Dune OST - " Spice" RSD 2020 Exclusive - NM/NM $45

I see a lot of closures for lakes in provincial parks that have large wooded areas surrounding them.. which lakes are still open? Today's gonna be HOT and i wanna keep cool

To you, what's a comfortable day at a Lake Michigan beach? Lots of beach amenities or an intimate scene? Some added hiking, camping or paddling?
Today’s column looks at our local beaches this summer, from south to north.
Several make provisions for people with limited mobility. They place beach mats onto which you can roll wheelchairs. Some sites have beach wheelchairs that you can use for free, with wide wheels that roll over sand but that someone else must push.
https://www.southbendtribune.com/story/entertainment/2023/05/24/lake-michigan-beach-guide-for-michiana-accessibility-hiking-paddling/70237795007/
Credit: Joseph Dits

My daughter is 3 years old and is testing limits and boundaries. I’m 10 months postpartum with twins, and I’m hurting outside of having a toddler, but adding tantrums to the mix makes me feel like giving up.
She and I had a great morning yesterday. I took her for her first eye appointment, then we went to a huge local park and then to lunch with her daddy at his work. She slept between the park and lunch in the car.
I know she was overtired, but her behavior last night was unbearable. She was fine to everyone else, but to me she hit, kicked, punched, screamed, etc. I tried gently redirecting. I tried being firm. I resorted to telling her she’d hurt my feelings. I resorted to my worst parenting and yelling. My husband took over, and I went to bed crying.
This morning is more of the same. She got good rest overnight. Today she and the twins are staying with my parents, who are also watching my niece, who is a nightmare of a 6-year-old. My parents don’t believe in mental health issues, so I will hear about them watching all 3 kids and how my mom watched her 2 kids (5 years apart) without any help.
I’m afraid when my daughter comes home she’ll be more of a terror. I’m dreading my twins growing into the toddler stage. If I can’t handle one, how will I handle two? I went inpatient earlier this year for postpartum depression and anxiety, and honestly the only way I fell asleep last night was thinking about being back inpatient. At least it was more peaceful.
I don’t know what to do with myself today while I’m child free. It already doesn’t feel like enough.
My soul is hurting. I don’t want to miss these years when my babies are young, but I also sometimes regret having kids.
How do people enjoy having and raising kids? How do I make the most of today? We have no money, and my depression keeps me inside. I just want to give up.