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2023.03.27 21:55 TreatThompson I asked Reddit “What Little Things Make Life Worth Living?” and the answers left me speechless [Discussion]
Give people a chance and they will surprise you.
I asked a simple question in a few subreddits: “What little things make life worth living?”
And over 400 people opened themselves up to one another and shared what makes their life magical. The responses were personal, beautiful, heartwarming, and simple.
It also taught me a few lessons.
The first: there’s a vast amount of compassionate, real, and kindhearted people online. This honestly came as a shock. Being on the wild wild west platform that Reddit is, I was ready for the worst.
The second is that there’s joy all around us. The comment section was like a gratitude show and tell.
It showed me something that I can’t un-see now: every little thing in my life is someones favorite part of their life. We’re surrounded by the best that life has to offer.
Here are the responses that touched me the most:
I also can’t wait to share these gems with my newsletter readers!
submitted by TreatThompson to GetMotivated [link] [comments]
I asked a simple question in a few subreddits: “What little things make life worth living?”
And over 400 people opened themselves up to one another and shared what makes their life magical. The responses were personal, beautiful, heartwarming, and simple.
It also taught me a few lessons.
The first: there’s a vast amount of compassionate, real, and kindhearted people online. This honestly came as a shock. Being on the wild wild west platform that Reddit is, I was ready for the worst.
The second is that there’s joy all around us. The comment section was like a gratitude show and tell.
It showed me something that I can’t un-see now: every little thing in my life is someones favorite part of their life. We’re surrounded by the best that life has to offer.
Here are the responses that touched me the most:
This hits really hard. I've been housebound with chronic illness for the past 2 years. My world has become very small. I can no longer go out or socialise, I have to eat a mainly liquid diet, I can only walk for a few minutes. My pleasure in life comes from very small things. A hot cup of tea. The sun through a window. The softness of a pillow or blanket. My cat purring. Music. Books. Imagination. It's not quite enough but there is still a lot of pleasure to be had
Me and my wife have different sleep schedules so I end up waking up an hour or two before her. Every morning right as the morning sun is poking through the blinds and hitting her face I’ll wake her up and she’ll half open an eye and smile. That smile alone would be enough to get me through the rest of my life if nothing else ever happened to me.
Good books. Friends. A cup of tea. A cat on my lap. A walk in the woods. A bike ride along the river. Hearing the loons on the lakes call. A nice sunset. A clear sky full of stars. The smell of wood, or freshly baked bread. Playing music.
When I was 18/19 I thought to myself “if all I ever have is money to buy a Starbucks coffee whenever I want—without worrying about overdraft fees—and a Tempurpedic mattress I’ll be happy.” Very materialistic, I get it—BUT now decades later I think back to that every time I get caught up in thinking the meaning of life/happiness is one more thing or one more experience. What I was expressing there were feelings of freedom, safety, and comfort. So I’d say those are my pillars, and whenever I focus on them I’m in a good head space. (Not of great use for dealing with really shitty situations of survival, but work well for day to day existence.)
Going on a little hike through the woods on a rainy day, after thinking so long that I couldn't do it because I wasn't fit enough. I did it anyway that day and felt such a feeling of joy! I actually said out loud "I'm so happy right now!" So what if I was huffing and puffing and had to stop a lot? It still gave me joy just to be out in nature living completely in the moment with no room in my head for any cares or angst. Just feeling the rain and smelling the woods and the plants. Such joy!To prevent this post from becoming a gigantic wall of text, I’ll put the rest in the comments!
I also can’t wait to share these gems with my newsletter readers!
2023.03.27 21:48 TreatThompson I asked Reddit “What Little Things Make Life Worth Living?” and the answers left me speechless [Discussion]
Give people a chance and they will surprise you.
I asked a simple question in a few subreddits: “What little things make life worth living?”
And over 400 people opened themselves up to one another and shared what makes their life magical. The responses were personal, beautiful, heartwarming, and simple.
It also taught me a few lessons.
The first: there’s a vast amount of compassionate, real, and kindhearted people online. This honestly came as a shock. Being on the wild wild west platform that Reddit is, I was ready for the worst.
The second is that there’s joy all around us. The comment section was like a gratitude show and tell.
It showed me something that I can’t un-see now: every little thing in my life is someones favorite part of their life. We’re surrounded by the best that life has to offer.
Here are the responses that touched me the most:
I also can’t wait to share these gems with my newsletter readers!
submitted by TreatThompson to getdisciplined [link] [comments]
I asked a simple question in a few subreddits: “What little things make life worth living?”
And over 400 people opened themselves up to one another and shared what makes their life magical. The responses were personal, beautiful, heartwarming, and simple.
It also taught me a few lessons.
The first: there’s a vast amount of compassionate, real, and kindhearted people online. This honestly came as a shock. Being on the wild wild west platform that Reddit is, I was ready for the worst.
The second is that there’s joy all around us. The comment section was like a gratitude show and tell.
It showed me something that I can’t un-see now: every little thing in my life is someones favorite part of their life. We’re surrounded by the best that life has to offer.
Here are the responses that touched me the most:
This hits really hard. I've been housebound with chronic illness for the past 2 years. My world has become very small. I can no longer go out or socialise, I have to eat a mainly liquid diet, I can only walk for a few minutes. My pleasure in life comes from very small things. A hot cup of tea. The sun through a window. The softness of a pillow or blanket. My cat purring. Music. Books. Imagination. It's not quite enough but there is still a lot of pleasure to be had
Me and my wife have different sleep schedules so I end up waking up an hour or two before her. Every morning right as the morning sun is poking through the blinds and hitting her face I’ll wake her up and she’ll half open an eye and smile. That smile alone would be enough to get me through the rest of my life if nothing else ever happened to me.
Good books. Friends. A cup of tea. A cat on my lap. A walk in the woods. A bike ride along the river. Hearing the loons on the lakes call. A nice sunset. A clear sky full of stars. The smell of wood, or freshly baked bread. Playing music.
When I was 18/19 I thought to myself “if all I ever have is money to buy a Starbucks coffee whenever I want—without worrying about overdraft fees—and a Tempurpedic mattress I’ll be happy.” Very materialistic, I get it—BUT now decades later I think back to that every time I get caught up in thinking the meaning of life/happiness is one more thing or one more experience. What I was expressing there were feelings of freedom, safety, and comfort. So I’d say those are my pillars, and whenever I focus on them I’m in a good head space. (Not of great use for dealing with really shitty situations of survival, but work well for day to day existence.)
Going on a little hike through the woods on a rainy day, after thinking so long that I couldn't do it because I wasn't fit enough. I did it anyway that day and felt such a feeling of joy! I actually said out loud "I'm so happy right now!" So what if I was huffing and puffing and had to stop a lot? It still gave me joy just to be out in nature living completely in the moment with no room in my head for any cares or angst. Just feeling the rain and smelling the woods and the plants. Such joy!To prevent this post from becoming a gigantic wall of text, I’ll put the rest in the comments!
I also can’t wait to share these gems with my newsletter readers!
2023.03.27 21:00 richinjapan What to get for OB nurse who went above and beyond?
Hi! Our baby arrived last night and it was quite the ordeal. We had a variety of nurses come through over the course of 29 hours, some who were varying degrees of helpful, but one nurse went above and beyond. She was the nurse on the shift during active labor, and she clocked out and stayed with us for an extra hour to see us through it. She was the most encouraging and experienced nurse we met, and we feel so indebted to her. My question for this Reddit is, what’s the best way to say thanks? Are flowers too boring? Is a Starbucks gift card taboo? Is it wrong to single out one nurse? How would I even go about making sure a gift gets to her? Or is this too much and I should just think of her as having done her job?
Thanks! Sorry for the jumbled thoughts.
submitted by richinjapan to NewParents [link] [comments]
Thanks! Sorry for the jumbled thoughts.
2023.03.27 19:15 More_Middle980 Disappearing Object Phenomenon - NEED HELP!!!!!
ok so Íve lived i my house since i was born, so for approximately 20 years now. íve alays had some things disappear here and there, but never really paid much attention to it as I always ended up finding them, or they never were very valuable things. my mom is somehow distracted too and has a degenerative disease that makes her memory bad or confused sometimes, so things eventually reappear, because sometimes she moved them and doesn´t remember. my dad, who lived with us up until i was 4 when they got divorced, always complained about stuff just going missing all of a sudden, and always joked that “the house has holes”.
However, lately, the last month and a half, things have been wild. Fairly big objects just going missing. At first i thought that it coud be someone that would visit the house that took it, but no one except my mom and i have been i the house the past month, and when someone is, i am always in my room when they do, so there is no way they couldve just taken it.
So, about a month and a half, i went on vacation for about four days. every day when i get home, i take my laptop out of my bag and leave it on top of my desk, inside its case, and that day was not an exception, and i actually remember it vividly because i was wearing a tote bag and i remember thinking it was so close to ripping, so it was a relieved when i got home and was able to relieve it from my laptop. The next day i left for vacation for about 4 days. Fast forward that time, i arrive from the airport at about 11 pm. a bit later that night, i was preparing my bag for the next day, and as i reach for my laptop, it is not where i had left it. i dont think much of it and start to browse for it in other places where i couldve left it too, but no luck. i dont stress immediatly, as i know its home. However, a bit later, im casually picking up something from the floor next to my desk, and i notice that the laptop case is fallen on the floor, open, and the laptop is nowhere to be found. i start to panic and call my mom into my room and start panicking, being actually quite rude to her, blaming her for it because im stressed (it´s a flaw, i know) she guarantees me no one went into my room when i was out. i eventually calm down, look a little more for it and then just accept that its gotta be somewhere and ill eventually find it. (it´s been about a month and a half at this point and still no laptop). the next day i search the internet for possible explanations, and come aross the DOP theory, and honestly, that´s what sounds the most plausible, so i just accept it as that.
fast forward about a month. i always carry 2 wallets with me. a bigger one with all my important cards, ie. ID, credit card, insurance card, etc., and then carry a smaller one with coins, a 5 dollar bill and my day-to-day cards, ie. gym card, public transport pass and starbucks card. so, one night, as i mentioned, about a month after the laptop incident, i was going out to a disco with some friends. i was gonna take a small bag with me, so i could only bring 1 wallet. i pick the bigger one bc it has my most important cards, and it had a carabiner, so i can attach it to the insie of my bag, to ensure that no one steals it from my bag. So, before i leave my house, i take my public transport pass and a 5 dollar bill from the smaller wallet to the bigger one, and leave the smaller wallet home, on a shelf. the next day, when i go and look for it as im going out for a workout, i cant find it anywhere. i look for it everywhere, every place it could and could not be. later that day, i clean my room flawlessly, and i happen to move some furniture - still no wallet. it´s been 2 weeks now.
now, at this point ive just accepted it, becaus rationally i know its somewhere around the house (both items), as absolutely no one has taken it, and ill eventually find it.
however, today was my last straw. at my most recent birthday my dad gifted me a record player. now that is something that ive wanted for a long time and i have a big list of records that i want to collect. since then, ive been able to collect about 18 vinyls, and am very careful with them. i organized them alphabetically, and they are flawlessly stacked on a shelf in my room. i play my records almost everyday. now today, i was picking a vinyl to play, and i have the sense that the stack is looser than usual. i start counting the records, and there is one missing. there are only 17 of them, and i am able to immediately telll which one it is - little earthquakes by tori amos. now, my mom is aware of my disappearing objects, and finds it as weird as i do, but has no explanation for it. as i realize my now missing vinyl, i storm out of my room straight to her, and tell her what happened. she is just as flabbergasted as me. at this point i am boiling and start angrily crying, because at this point its been 3 objects, two of them fairly valuable and big in size as well, so its not like i can just misplace them like that. i had reorganized my records shelf a couple days ago, and know for sure that it was there just yesterday. now i was in my room all day yesterday, except for a couple of hours when i went out to eat. only my mom was home, and she says she didnt go into my room (and i believe it, because why would she casually just take 3 ueless objects to her). but anyways, i dont know wat is happening. i even considered sleepwalking or something, because im just desperate and will think of anything. however, i have a smart watch that happens to track my sleep, and i know that i don´t.
so, my reddit community and witches, i beg of u, please please PLEASE, someone that might have a clue as to what might be happening and how i can stop it/have my stuff back, please help me. i am very open to any theory, i am extermely open minded to any paranormal (or not) explanation there may be, or if this is just DOP, does anyone know wht i can do?
THANK YOU SO MUCH
submitted by More_Middle980 to DisappearingObjects [link] [comments]
However, lately, the last month and a half, things have been wild. Fairly big objects just going missing. At first i thought that it coud be someone that would visit the house that took it, but no one except my mom and i have been i the house the past month, and when someone is, i am always in my room when they do, so there is no way they couldve just taken it.
So, about a month and a half, i went on vacation for about four days. every day when i get home, i take my laptop out of my bag and leave it on top of my desk, inside its case, and that day was not an exception, and i actually remember it vividly because i was wearing a tote bag and i remember thinking it was so close to ripping, so it was a relieved when i got home and was able to relieve it from my laptop. The next day i left for vacation for about 4 days. Fast forward that time, i arrive from the airport at about 11 pm. a bit later that night, i was preparing my bag for the next day, and as i reach for my laptop, it is not where i had left it. i dont think much of it and start to browse for it in other places where i couldve left it too, but no luck. i dont stress immediatly, as i know its home. However, a bit later, im casually picking up something from the floor next to my desk, and i notice that the laptop case is fallen on the floor, open, and the laptop is nowhere to be found. i start to panic and call my mom into my room and start panicking, being actually quite rude to her, blaming her for it because im stressed (it´s a flaw, i know) she guarantees me no one went into my room when i was out. i eventually calm down, look a little more for it and then just accept that its gotta be somewhere and ill eventually find it. (it´s been about a month and a half at this point and still no laptop). the next day i search the internet for possible explanations, and come aross the DOP theory, and honestly, that´s what sounds the most plausible, so i just accept it as that.
fast forward about a month. i always carry 2 wallets with me. a bigger one with all my important cards, ie. ID, credit card, insurance card, etc., and then carry a smaller one with coins, a 5 dollar bill and my day-to-day cards, ie. gym card, public transport pass and starbucks card. so, one night, as i mentioned, about a month after the laptop incident, i was going out to a disco with some friends. i was gonna take a small bag with me, so i could only bring 1 wallet. i pick the bigger one bc it has my most important cards, and it had a carabiner, so i can attach it to the insie of my bag, to ensure that no one steals it from my bag. So, before i leave my house, i take my public transport pass and a 5 dollar bill from the smaller wallet to the bigger one, and leave the smaller wallet home, on a shelf. the next day, when i go and look for it as im going out for a workout, i cant find it anywhere. i look for it everywhere, every place it could and could not be. later that day, i clean my room flawlessly, and i happen to move some furniture - still no wallet. it´s been 2 weeks now.
now, at this point ive just accepted it, becaus rationally i know its somewhere around the house (both items), as absolutely no one has taken it, and ill eventually find it.
however, today was my last straw. at my most recent birthday my dad gifted me a record player. now that is something that ive wanted for a long time and i have a big list of records that i want to collect. since then, ive been able to collect about 18 vinyls, and am very careful with them. i organized them alphabetically, and they are flawlessly stacked on a shelf in my room. i play my records almost everyday. now today, i was picking a vinyl to play, and i have the sense that the stack is looser than usual. i start counting the records, and there is one missing. there are only 17 of them, and i am able to immediately telll which one it is - little earthquakes by tori amos. now, my mom is aware of my disappearing objects, and finds it as weird as i do, but has no explanation for it. as i realize my now missing vinyl, i storm out of my room straight to her, and tell her what happened. she is just as flabbergasted as me. at this point i am boiling and start angrily crying, because at this point its been 3 objects, two of them fairly valuable and big in size as well, so its not like i can just misplace them like that. i had reorganized my records shelf a couple days ago, and know for sure that it was there just yesterday. now i was in my room all day yesterday, except for a couple of hours when i went out to eat. only my mom was home, and she says she didnt go into my room (and i believe it, because why would she casually just take 3 ueless objects to her). but anyways, i dont know wat is happening. i even considered sleepwalking or something, because im just desperate and will think of anything. however, i have a smart watch that happens to track my sleep, and i know that i don´t.
so, my reddit community and witches, i beg of u, please please PLEASE, someone that might have a clue as to what might be happening and how i can stop it/have my stuff back, please help me. i am very open to any theory, i am extermely open minded to any paranormal (or not) explanation there may be, or if this is just DOP, does anyone know wht i can do?
THANK YOU SO MUCH
2023.03.27 15:12 seeldoger47 [H] $500 Amazon GCs [W] 80% Western Union, 90% PayPal [H] Cash App, Crypto, Apple Pay, or Venmo [W] All Your Gift Cards
You can download the WesternUnion app and send the payment from your phone.
Desktop Users: Comment on this post and Click here to start a trade App Users, please include the following in your PM (Remember to comment on this post as well):
- Type of card(s) and amount of each.
- What payment method you accept.
- How you acquired the GC and why you're getting rid of it.
I only have Steam as a substitute for cash payments in gift card trades.
| Want ↓ | Cash or a Gift Card ↓ | BTC ↓ |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | 60%4 | NA |
| Amazon.ca | 50% | 50% |
| Amazon.co.uk | 50% | 50% |
| Amazon.com | 70% | 55% |
| Amazon.de | 50% | 50% |
| Amazon.es | 50% | 50% |
| Amazon.fr | 50% | 50% |
| Amazon.it | 50% | 50% |
| Amazon.jp | 30% | 30% |
| Arrow Films | 65% | 60% |
| Barnes & Noble | 50% | 50% |
| Baskin Robbins | 60% | 60% |
| Best Buy | 60% | 60% |
| BJ's (not BJ's restaurant)4 | 60% | NA |
| Bloomingdales | 50% | 50% |
| Burger King4 | 60% | NA |
| Clothing Shops (Small Boutique) | contact me | contact me |
| Dell4 | 60% | NA |
| Delta gift cards4 | 65% | NA |
| Delta Sky Miles4 | PM me | NA |
| Delta Vouchers4 | 65% | NA |
| Dicks Sporting Goods 4 | PM me | NA |
| Disney Plus | PM me | PM me |
| DoorDash | 70%6 | NA |
| Dunkin Donuts4 | 60% | NA |
| eBay | 70% | 70% |
| Fandango4 | 10% | NA |
| Five Guys4 | 60% | NA |
| Gamestop | 60% | 60% |
| Gas Station Cards4 | PM me | NA |
| Grub Hub | 70%6 | NA |
| Gyft | 70% | 70% |
| Half Price Books | 50% | 50% |
| HBO4 | 70% | NA |
| iTunes4 | 60% | NA |
| J crew | 40% | 40% |
| JCPenney | 25% | 25% |
| Jersey Mike Subs4 | 60% | NA |
| KFC4 | 60% | NA |
| Khols | 30% | 30% |
| Macys | 35% | 35% |
| Magazines.com | 40% | 40% |
| McDonald's 4 | 60% | NA |
| Microsoft6 | 60% | NA |
| Moe’s Southwestern Grill4 | 60% | NA |
| Nintendo Eshop6 | 70% | NA |
| Nordstrom | 50% | 50% |
| Panera bread4 | 60% | NA |
| PSN6 | 60 | NA |
| PSN Plus 12 month4 | NA | NA |
| Saks Fifth Avenue | 50% | 50% |
| Sears | 50% | 50% |
| Sephora | 50% | 50% |
| Speedway4 | 80% | NA |
| Starbucks | 55% | 55% |
| Steam6 | 60% | NA |
| Subway 4 | PM me | NA |
| Taco Bell | 60% | NA |
| Target | 50% | 50% |
| Uber6 | 70% | NA |
| Urban Outfitters | 50% | 50% |
| Vudu4 | 50% | NA |
| Walmart | 60% | 60% |
| Wendys4 | 60% | NA |
| Xbox (gift cards)6 | 60% | NA |
| Xbox Game Pass Ultimate (12 month/6 month/3 month/1 month)6 | PM me | NA |
| Other Clothing Stores, Gas Stations, Grocery Stores, Restaurant, & Fast Food gift cards | PM me |
What I don’t buy:
Any fees are built into the price.
- Amazon.au
- Bass Pro Shop
- buffalo wild wing
- Canadian tire
- Cold Stone
- Dairy Queen
- Fanatics
- Google Play
- Hilton Honors
- Hot Topic
- iTunes from anywhere but the US
- Krispy Kreme
- old navy/gap/banana republic
- Patxi's pizza
- PSN Canada or UK
- publix
- Raceway
- Scheels
- Shell Gas Stations
- Spotify
- Tractor supply
- Xbox Canada or UK
- Xbox live gold
Selling
I have:$500 in Amazon (can be broken up) and am selling at
- 80%: WesternUnion
- 85%: btc
- 90%: Apple Pay, Chime, or PayPal
2023.03.27 15:12 seeldoger47 [H] $500 Amazon [W] 80% Western Union, 90% PayPal [H] Cash App, Crypto, Chime, Apple Pay, or Venmo [W] 80% Western Union Apple, Amazon (CA, Com, DE, ES, FR, IT, UK), B&N, Dunkin, eBay, Grub Hub, Gyft, iTunes, JCPenney, Microsoft, PSN, Steam, Target, Uber, Walmart, Xbox + more
You can download the WesternUnion app and send the payment from your phone.
Desktop Users: Comment on this post and Click here to start a trade App Users, please include the following in your PM (Remember to comment on this post as well):
- Type of card(s) and amount of each.
- What payment method you accept.
- How you acquired the GC and why you're getting rid of it.
I only have Steam as a substitute for cash payments in gift card trades.
| Want ↓ | Cash or a Gift Card ↓ | BTC ↓ |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | 60%4 | NA |
| Amazon.ca | 50% | 50% |
| Amazon.co.uk | 50% | 50% |
| Amazon.com | 70% | 55% |
| Amazon.de | 50% | 50% |
| Amazon.es | 50% | 50% |
| Amazon.fr | 50% | 50% |
| Amazon.it | 50% | 50% |
| Amazon.jp | 30% | 30% |
| Arrow Films | 65% | 60% |
| Barnes & Noble | 50% | 50% |
| Baskin Robbins | 60% | 60% |
| Best Buy | 60% | 60% |
| BJ's (not BJ's restaurant)4 | 60% | NA |
| Bloomingdales | 50% | 50% |
| Burger King4 | 60% | NA |
| Clothing Shops (Small Boutique) | contact me | contact me |
| Dell4 | 60% | NA |
| Delta gift cards4 | 65% | NA |
| Delta Sky Miles4 | PM me | NA |
| Delta Vouchers4 | 65% | NA |
| Dicks Sporting Goods 4 | PM me | NA |
| Disney Plus | PM me | PM me |
| DoorDash | 70%6 | NA |
| Dunkin Donuts4 | 60% | NA |
| eBay | 70% | 70% |
| Fandango4 | 10% | NA |
| Five Guys4 | 60% | NA |
| Gamestop | 60% | 60% |
| Gas Station Cards4 | PM me | NA |
| Grub Hub | 70%6 | NA |
| Gyft | 70% | 70% |
| Half Price Books | 50% | 50% |
| HBO4 | 70% | NA |
| iTunes4 | 60% | NA |
| J crew | 40% | 40% |
| JCPenney | 25% | 25% |
| Jersey Mike Subs4 | 60% | NA |
| KFC4 | 60% | NA |
| Khols | 30% | 30% |
| Macys | 35% | 35% |
| Magazines.com | 40% | 40% |
| McDonald's 4 | 60% | NA |
| Microsoft6 | 60% | NA |
| Moe’s Southwestern Grill4 | 60% | NA |
| Nintendo Eshop6 | 70% | NA |
| Nordstrom | 50% | 50% |
| Panera bread4 | 60% | NA |
| PSN6 | 60 | NA |
| PSN Plus 12 month4 | NA | NA |
| Saks Fifth Avenue | 50% | 50% |
| Sears | 50% | 50% |
| Sephora | 50% | 50% |
| Speedway4 | 80% | NA |
| Starbucks | 55% | 55% |
| Steam6 | 60% | NA |
| Subway 4 | PM me | NA |
| Taco Bell | 60% | NA |
| Target | 50% | 50% |
| Uber6 | 70% | NA |
| Urban Outfitters | 50% | 50% |
| Vudu4 | 50% | NA |
| Walmart | 60% | 60% |
| Wendys4 | 60% | NA |
| Xbox (gift cards)6 | 60% | NA |
| Xbox Game Pass Ultimate (12 month/6 month/3 month/1 month)6 | PM me | NA |
| Other Clothing Stores, Gas Stations, Grocery Stores, Restaurant, & Fast Food gift cards | PM me |
What I don’t buy:
Any fees are built into the price.
- Amazon.au
- Bass Pro Shop
- buffalo wild wing
- Canadian tire
- Cold Stone
- Dairy Queen
- Fanatics
- Google Play
- Hilton Honors
- Hot Topic
- iTunes from anywhere but the US
- Krispy Kreme
- old navy/gap/banana republic
- Patxi's pizza
- PSN Canada or UK
- publix
- Raceway
- Scheels
- Shell Gas Stations
- Spotify
- Tractor supply
- Xbox Canada or UK
- Xbox live gold
Selling
I have:$500 in Amazon (can be broken up) and am selling at
- 80%: WesternUnion
- 85%: btc
- 90%: Apple Pay, Chime, or PayPal
2023.03.27 05:31 plantiewitch Beauty that comes after BE.
I behaviorally euthanized a dog after he attacked my mother in 2017. It was a level five*attack. I was alone with her and pulled him off. He was my heart dog. I thought I was going to die with him.
I didn’t. And six years later, I’m so glad for my experience. And I want to list some of those reasons for anyone who is struggling with this. Whether you’re considering, or you’ve done it, this is for those of us who know this specific, brutal pain.
1) I made the right choice even though it was hardest choice. This alone is beautiful to me because I didn’t think I had it in me. I tried, I fought, and I accepted defeat gracefully. I let go of a lifeline because it was the right choice.
2) There was a listing for two puppies from the same litter and we brought them home. It was very much not beautiful at first. Neither were like my old dog, and the other dog I had at the time, my childhood dog, was in her last three weeks of life. We had 2 dogs in November and by February we still had 2 but they were entirely different dogs. It was shocking. But they were so beautiful. Their faces. I always knew that.
3) The heart always heals. As weeks went by, we started having more and more joyful moments with our new boys. I remember specifically an afternoon we played with bubbles and they were so confused. That was a beautiful day.
4) I learned that love doesn’t fix everything. If it did, there wouldn’t be a sick child ever again. Sometimes nature fucks up. Sometimes nature is cruel and spits out something that just isn’t suited for this world. It’s okay we can’t save everything. We can save more, sometimes, with sacrifice.
5) Life with stable dogs is incredible. I forgot what it was like not be scared of your animal. Scared he’d hurt someone bad. I was in the house the other day and my dad had a guest over. Heron sat adoringly at her feet. There was no endless barking, lunging, no biting and banging at a crate. I realized the weight, then, of being able to relax in another room without the pressing fear of hearing something awful break out.
I should mention, our other guy was a pit bull. These boys are pits as well (albeit only half). They have cemented my opinion that every single dog is different. Ignorant people have called us stupid for adopting more pits. But ultimately, WE live with and know our dogs. The difference is night and day. Incomparable.
6) My dog is no longer suffering in a world that is scary and confusing to him. Alternatively, our dogs now are just so happy. Idk how a dog can beam, but they do. They love everything. Charlie found everything too scary, too over-stimulating. It’s nice not to worry they might rip the washer out of the wall hiding from a light storm.
7) I’m okay. We’re okay. We’re happy. We take Koda with us when we camp. Heron goes to Starbucks and pet stores. It’s a different world. A world I wouldn’t know without having suffered unthinkable tragedy.
A lot of people express hesitance towards getting another dog after loss. You don’t have to do it as quickly as we did. But one day, go find a dog to share this beautiful, wonderful, magical thing which is sharing a stable, happy life with your pet.
It is okay to let go. I swear it. You didn’t fail. You fought bravely and out of deep love. That’s fuckin beautiful. But sometimes it’s kinder to let them finally be peaceful. And strangely, I find that beautiful too.
All the love from me, Heron, Koda, and of course, the keenest memory of my dear Charlie.
Dog tax (Heron) Dog tax (Koda)
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I didn’t. And six years later, I’m so glad for my experience. And I want to list some of those reasons for anyone who is struggling with this. Whether you’re considering, or you’ve done it, this is for those of us who know this specific, brutal pain.
1) I made the right choice even though it was hardest choice. This alone is beautiful to me because I didn’t think I had it in me. I tried, I fought, and I accepted defeat gracefully. I let go of a lifeline because it was the right choice.
2) There was a listing for two puppies from the same litter and we brought them home. It was very much not beautiful at first. Neither were like my old dog, and the other dog I had at the time, my childhood dog, was in her last three weeks of life. We had 2 dogs in November and by February we still had 2 but they were entirely different dogs. It was shocking. But they were so beautiful. Their faces. I always knew that.
3) The heart always heals. As weeks went by, we started having more and more joyful moments with our new boys. I remember specifically an afternoon we played with bubbles and they were so confused. That was a beautiful day.
4) I learned that love doesn’t fix everything. If it did, there wouldn’t be a sick child ever again. Sometimes nature fucks up. Sometimes nature is cruel and spits out something that just isn’t suited for this world. It’s okay we can’t save everything. We can save more, sometimes, with sacrifice.
5) Life with stable dogs is incredible. I forgot what it was like not be scared of your animal. Scared he’d hurt someone bad. I was in the house the other day and my dad had a guest over. Heron sat adoringly at her feet. There was no endless barking, lunging, no biting and banging at a crate. I realized the weight, then, of being able to relax in another room without the pressing fear of hearing something awful break out.
I should mention, our other guy was a pit bull. These boys are pits as well (albeit only half). They have cemented my opinion that every single dog is different. Ignorant people have called us stupid for adopting more pits. But ultimately, WE live with and know our dogs. The difference is night and day. Incomparable.
6) My dog is no longer suffering in a world that is scary and confusing to him. Alternatively, our dogs now are just so happy. Idk how a dog can beam, but they do. They love everything. Charlie found everything too scary, too over-stimulating. It’s nice not to worry they might rip the washer out of the wall hiding from a light storm.
7) I’m okay. We’re okay. We’re happy. We take Koda with us when we camp. Heron goes to Starbucks and pet stores. It’s a different world. A world I wouldn’t know without having suffered unthinkable tragedy.
A lot of people express hesitance towards getting another dog after loss. You don’t have to do it as quickly as we did. But one day, go find a dog to share this beautiful, wonderful, magical thing which is sharing a stable, happy life with your pet.
It is okay to let go. I swear it. You didn’t fail. You fought bravely and out of deep love. That’s fuckin beautiful. But sometimes it’s kinder to let them finally be peaceful. And strangely, I find that beautiful too.
All the love from me, Heron, Koda, and of course, the keenest memory of my dear Charlie.
Dog tax (Heron) Dog tax (Koda)
2023.03.26 12:22 Right-Shopping9589 Will y00ts migration to polygon help matic and help boost reddit new generation avatars?
On December 25, DeLabs founder Rohun “Frank” Vora revealed his latest “social experiment,” announcing that DeGods NFTs would be “bridged” over to Ethereum—the largest and most valuable NFT market, with projects like the Bored Ape Yacht Club and CryptoPunks.
Meanwhile, y00ts will be moved over to Polygon, an Ethereum scaling network that’s recently gained traction with brands like Starbucks, Meta, Nike and Reddit. The DUST ecosystem token tied to both projects will also be bridged to both Ethereum and Polygon.
Y00ts on the 27/03/2023 which is tomorrow, will be said to bridge its nfts on the Solana blockchain to polygon, according to y00ts official twitter account today. Y00TS and DeGods are one of top Solana project.
DeLabs received outreach from various blockchain networks about launching the NFT collection elsewhere. Ultimately, DeLabs accepted a $3 million non-equity grant from Polygon Labs as part of the agreement to move y00ts to the network. Frank said that Polygon was “nowhere near the largest bidder in that regard” and that DeLabs chose the network for other reasons, but admitted that “it felt dumb to not take” the grant when so many networks were offering funds
Moving y00ts to polygon will brings in so many of Solana communities to move to polygon and that might increase the sales of polygon nfts and might help reddit new generation avatars which might come out soon. So I was thinking what you guys think about it as well, will it moving help the reddit avatars as we will be seeing a lot of Solana degen bridging to polygon and increase of sales of polygon nfts blockchain.
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Meanwhile, y00ts will be moved over to Polygon, an Ethereum scaling network that’s recently gained traction with brands like Starbucks, Meta, Nike and Reddit. The DUST ecosystem token tied to both projects will also be bridged to both Ethereum and Polygon.
Y00ts on the 27/03/2023 which is tomorrow, will be said to bridge its nfts on the Solana blockchain to polygon, according to y00ts official twitter account today. Y00TS and DeGods are one of top Solana project.
DeLabs received outreach from various blockchain networks about launching the NFT collection elsewhere. Ultimately, DeLabs accepted a $3 million non-equity grant from Polygon Labs as part of the agreement to move y00ts to the network. Frank said that Polygon was “nowhere near the largest bidder in that regard” and that DeLabs chose the network for other reasons, but admitted that “it felt dumb to not take” the grant when so many networks were offering funds
Moving y00ts to polygon will brings in so many of Solana communities to move to polygon and that might increase the sales of polygon nfts and might help reddit new generation avatars which might come out soon. So I was thinking what you guys think about it as well, will it moving help the reddit avatars as we will be seeing a lot of Solana degen bridging to polygon and increase of sales of polygon nfts blockchain.
2023.03.25 19:27 sayknn [H] Crypto(s) (BTC, LTC, etc.) & PayPal & Cashapp [W] Amazon GCs (72% Ł, 75% PayPal) & Best Buy 70% PayPal
Please comment before PM.
1The rates shown above are for Litecoin (Ł) only. For trades with Bitcoin (₿), the rate decreases 1-2% depending on the amount.
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Click here to start a trade.
If you prefer to send chat messages, please use the start trade link first.- I can use any low transfer fee crypto that is not mentioned for a 2% exchange fee.
- Please double-check the username before the trade.
- Minimum trade amount is 10$.
- I will go first if you have a high trade count (100+). Otherwise, contact me if you are comfortable going first.
| Card | Crypto Rate1 (Ł) | Cashapp | Paypal G&S Rate |
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| Amazon US (receipt preferred) | 72% | 75% | 75% |
| Best Buy | 60% | 65% | 70% |
| Target | 55% | 60% | 60% |
| Walmart | 55% | 60% | 60% |
| Apple/iTunes US | 50% | 55% | 55% |
| Steam TR | 50% | 55% | 55% |
| Starbucks | 30% | 40% | 45% |
| T.J. Maxx | 30% | 40% | 45% |
1The rates shown above are for Litecoin (Ł) only. For trades with Bitcoin (₿), the rate decreases 1-2% depending on the amount.
2023.03.24 18:32 EliteSkittled Need help with wife's boss
Hey there starbucks.
My wife is a shift manager at a starbucks, she doesnt use reddit but I do so I figured I would ask about. If I get details wrong or need to clarify by asking her I will. I am military and am getting ready to head to a school for 3 weeks. I cannot miss or reschedule this school, those decisions are for beyond my power.
We gave her boss notice as soon as we got notified,which was today and the school is in just over 3 weeks, and she has denied her temporary availability request. We have 2 kids and so when I'm gone she obviously can't work outside of daycare hours, and we already pay 1400 a month for childcare so a baby sitter 3 nights or super early morning a week isn't feasible. My wife is unable to transfer or work temporarily at other stores due to a write from when she first transferred here over a rule mix up from her last store to this store.
She doesn't want to have to step down, she already has once because my last unit would send us to the field for weeks with no warning. I'm wondering if there is any clause or policy she can utilize to either. A. Have a stronger argument for an availability modification. Or B. Get rid of this write up from a few months ago, or at least be able to work at other stores again.
Thanks. And if for some reason post like this aren't allowed. My bad, I dont frequent here.
Edit: Thanks for all the answers!
I am not on orders for the school. It's a TDY. She has a shift meeting next week where she will bring it up to see if any of the shifts are willing to help. If that doesn't work, she will be escalating to the DM, then Partner Contacts. The issue seems to be that her boss doesn't understand that the Army can just send me away for weeks at a time on short notice and how that's not fair for the other shifts. The problem is exacerbated by the fact that my wife is the only shift with open availability. Her changing that combined with the manager herself and another 2 shifts taking vacations my wife was needed to cover for shifts who only open close.
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My wife is a shift manager at a starbucks, she doesnt use reddit but I do so I figured I would ask about. If I get details wrong or need to clarify by asking her I will. I am military and am getting ready to head to a school for 3 weeks. I cannot miss or reschedule this school, those decisions are for beyond my power.
We gave her boss notice as soon as we got notified,which was today and the school is in just over 3 weeks, and she has denied her temporary availability request. We have 2 kids and so when I'm gone she obviously can't work outside of daycare hours, and we already pay 1400 a month for childcare so a baby sitter 3 nights or super early morning a week isn't feasible. My wife is unable to transfer or work temporarily at other stores due to a write from when she first transferred here over a rule mix up from her last store to this store.
She doesn't want to have to step down, she already has once because my last unit would send us to the field for weeks with no warning. I'm wondering if there is any clause or policy she can utilize to either. A. Have a stronger argument for an availability modification. Or B. Get rid of this write up from a few months ago, or at least be able to work at other stores again.
Thanks. And if for some reason post like this aren't allowed. My bad, I dont frequent here.
Edit: Thanks for all the answers!
I am not on orders for the school. It's a TDY. She has a shift meeting next week where she will bring it up to see if any of the shifts are willing to help. If that doesn't work, she will be escalating to the DM, then Partner Contacts. The issue seems to be that her boss doesn't understand that the Army can just send me away for weeks at a time on short notice and how that's not fair for the other shifts. The problem is exacerbated by the fact that my wife is the only shift with open availability. Her changing that combined with the manager herself and another 2 shifts taking vacations my wife was needed to cover for shifts who only open close.
2023.03.24 05:54 Western-Cucumber9851 Rules to Getting food from the dumpster.
Hi! I’m homeless right now. I have a job but haven’t gotten my first paycheck yet. On a different reddit a girl who worked at Starbucks said that sometimes they gave away all of their food at closing. And even when they don’t they throw it in the dumpster. And it’s all individually wrapped so it’s good food to get. The other day I asked the Starbucks at closing if I could have the food they were going to throw away. They said no but that they were going to throw it away in the dumpster. I sat in the corner of the parking lot and waited until everything in the strip mall had been closed for at least an hour. I went to the dumpster. It must have been recently emptied and I’m short so I had to get in it because the bags were on the bottom of the bin. As soon as I get in a cop came out of nowhere and gave me a ticket for trespassing. I checked at least 3 times and there were no signs. I profusely apologized and put the food back. But has this happened to anyone?
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2023.03.24 01:20 4blockhead Weekend/Virtual Meetup Thread
Here are some meetups that are on the radar, both physical and virtual:
APRIL 2023
Beginnings of a FAQ about meetups:
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on background: The coronavirus pandemic looks to be transitioning to endemic status across the world, but omicron continues to evolve leading to hospitalizations and deaths.1 Please, comply with local government rules and recommendations when planning meetups. Attend meetups at your own risk.
online
- Sunday, March 26, 9:00a MDT: Thrive, casual discussion on zoom verify
Arizona
- Monday, March 27, 7:00p MST: Phoenix, casual meetup at Coffee Rush at 1555 N Gilbert Rd #107 in Gilbert. Check link for notes.
California
- Sunday, March 26, noon PDT: Sacramento, casual meetup at Temple Coffee at 2829 S Street.
Georgia
- Sunday, March 26, 10:00a EDT: Athens, casual meetup at Lake Herrick Beach at 1400 College Station Rd—near University of Georgia campus. Check link for notes.
Idaho
Sunday, March 26, 11:00a MDT: Pocatello, casual meetup at Glean Roasters 240 S Mainmoved- Sunday, March 26, 11:00a MDT: Pocatello, casual meetup at Unitarian Universalists' building at 426 W Lewis Street
Nevada
- Sunday, March 26, 11:30a PDT: Las Vegas, casual meetup at Khourey's Mediterranean Kitchen at 9340 W Sahara Ave. Point of contact onendagus
Utah
- Sunday, March 26, 10:00a MDT: North Utah County, casual meetup at Harmons at 1750 W Traverse Pkwy in Lehi. Combining AF/Saratoga Springs/Lehi meetups at new location; check link for notes.
- Sunday, March 26, 10:00a MDT: Provo, casual meetup near the Starbucks inside of the Marriott Hotel at 101 West 100 North verify
- Sunday, March 26, 1:00p MDT: Salt Lake Valley, casual meetup in the deli area of Macey's at 5600 S. 900 E.
- Sunday, March 26, 1:00p MDT: St. George, casual meetup of Southern Utah Post-Mormon Support Group at Switchpoint Community Resource Center located at 948 N. 1300 W. verify
- Sunday, March 26, 2:30p MDT: Davis County, casual meetup at Harmons at 200 Station Pkwy in Farmington. Meet in the cafe upstairs.
Washington
- Sunday, March 26, 1:00p-3:00p PDT: Seattle, casual meetup at Cypress Coffee at 3080 148th Ave SE in Bellevue. verify
Wyoming
- Saturday, March 25, 10:00a MDT: Rock Springs, casual meetup at Starbucks at 118 Westland Way verify
- Sunday, TBD, 11:00a MDT: Post Mission Support Group, on Zoom chat. Point of Contact vibecat. paused.
- Athens, Georgia ...last Sunday
- Idaho Falls ...first Sunday
- Las Vegas
- Salt Lake Valley postmos
- Salt Lake Valley Religious Transition Group, Next meeting: April 23
- Seattle
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2023.03.23 18:59 shopsunshowerprints [Updated] Subreddit Rules & Information
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Before posting, please review the rules below.
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This subreddit is designed for instant downloads, not physical products or POD (print-on-demand). Keep posts related to digital goods and visit one of the other Etsy-related subreddits for other product types.
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If you are asking a specific question about your shop or product in a "Feedback & Critique" post, you may include a link to your Etsy store in order to provide context. Individuals who continually post asking for the same feedback in order to disingenuously promote their store will be marked as spam.
If you want to promote your products with less restrictions, head over to etsypromos.
Rule 3: No IP/Trademark infringement.
One of the most important rules and yet one of the most frequently flouted. Absolutely NO Pokémon stickers. NO Starbucks logo decals. NO Disney birthday cards, Marvel fanart posters, or Animal Crossing character calendars.
If it isn't an original idea, it doesn't belong. If you didn't design and make it, it doesn't belong. It is your responsibility to know what is or isn't allowed on the Etsy platform.
Review Etsy's Intellectual Property Policies and the Ultimate Guide to Intellectual Property from the Seller Handbook. If you are the victim of Intellectual Property Infringement by another shop, read How to Report IP Infringement and use the Reporting Portal to file a report.
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Rules are subject to be expanded on and/or changed at any time as the subreddit grows. Also it should go without saying, but you must follow Reddit's Content Policy rules.
Let's make this the most supportive community we can!
2023.03.22 16:17 SouthParkiscool I've been traveling to different realities for six years. Washington DC update. (Part 4)
Part 1
Part 2
Part 3
As alternate me drove south, the pop music station switched back to the news channel. Whatever was going to happen in Washington DC in the alternate reality, I was screwed. My heart began to race as I pondered the possibilities. Building smashing would be insane, a creature dump would be the worst thing to get caught up in, an EMP Bubble complete with gassing would be terrifying as hell too, but I guess it would be a quick way to go. The entire city exploding would most likely be quick as well. Either way, and no matter how quick death could be, I didn't want to die at all.
Hopefully a task force made up of various other alternate me's would come rescue me. That's of course probably just a dream in the reality I'm in. For sure there is a team of alternate me's rescuing other alternate me's in some area of the multiverse. It's possible, so it's happening in some set of realities. I hope they come here too.
At around 8 AM, my stomach was rumbling. Luckily, my alternate self got the memo. Unfortunately, her response was cruel.
"Hungry back there? You don't need to eat anyway. It's not going to matter."
I'd probably find something to eat somewhere anyway. Hopefully…
Nothing new came up in the news. It was just talk about the three giants who attacked the UK. Other than that, the news reporters talked about the crashing worldwide economy on account of the Northeast China and Japan EMP Bubbles, the refugees emerging from EMP bubbles and claiming to have seen giants spraying gas on cities and towns, world leaders' reactions to the attacks, and the fall of the CCP, Russia, North Korea, Iran, the UK, Japan, along with the slow torture of the US. The reporters speculated about what the giants may want.
"They're taking out thousands of people in an obviously coordinated way, but we still don't know what they want."
"They for sure want us to be scared, and we definitely are, but yeah, why are they killing certain people who have no proven connection to each other?"
"Maybe that's part of their point. Make us go insane at their uncertainty."
As I browsed the internet, I came across a discussion thread claiming the giants were good because they were destroying all the fascist and flawed democratic governments. The comments of course disagreed, saying killing people is not the answer. It won't end fascism. Curious, I scrolled down to the very bottom to read the least popular comments.
"Yeah.. these giants are transforming this world for the better. Hopefully when their attacks are finished we can rebuild where they helped us out and just be better to each other"
Right… they helped us out… sure.
"Why are people expecting democracy in the aftermath of this? We need stronger leaders who can see past hypocrisy"
Giving people rights means being weak?
And of course… the craziest one.
"These attacks came out of nowhere. How? You're telling me giant titanic beings just popped out of nowhere and nobody had any foreknowledge? The government will do absolutely anything to control their citizens. China has collapsed? North Korea too? Even Iran? Yeah this was coordinated."
Because everyone's psychic and somehow knew beings like these would pop out of nowhere and catch everybody off guard? Also the UK, Canada, and Japan were attacked too. Why would the US attack its own allies? And itself? Especially its own facilities? This must be one of those every elite is a demonic Illuminati puppet theorist.
Hilarious comments aside, it's scary how people can believe just about anything is planned by the government. Demonic giants from who knows where cannot be the fault of any government. But that aside, there was yet another rabbit hole I stumbled down. On an obscure part of Reddit, there was a group who called themselves the Children of Satan's Titans. At first, I thought it was satirical, but as I read their posts, it was clear they were being serious. They thought the giants were bringing on armageddon and that they were supposed to lead the world after all is said and done. They even came up with nicknames for the giants.
The one that attacked Manhattan was the Grim Baron The one that attacked first was the Mother of Destruction for being the first giant to attack The one that forced Justin Trudeau into hiding was Lacertosis The giant duo who first attacked Newmarket and Aurora, Ontario were called the Ignis Duo
…and the list went on. The cult had come up with latin-translation names for each confirmed giant so far. There were 45 confirmed giants.
The car came to a stop. I slid my phone into my pocket and anticipated the worst. The three got out of the car. My alternate self's two cronies opened the trunk and told me to get out and to follow my alternate self or I'd be hit with another dart. I climbed out of the trunk, stepping onto a parking lot. As my alternate self began to walk, I followed. Cars were driving up and down the road, people were walking on the sidewalks. It was pretty busy. That made it even more saddening, as I knew the city was about to be attacked by giants.
"Where are we going?" I asked.
"Don't talk," alternate me said.
My alternate self was such a psycho. But why? What led her to berating every other version of her? How many times has this whole sort of thing happened? It can't be the first time. If it is, then that's a good thing… She isn't very experienced in this… but I can't let optimism cloud my judgment, especially with the pit of dread in my stomach. I was probably going to suffer whether I survived or not.
I want out of this hostel shit.
The three told me to wait outside a Starbucks. As I stood outside, I checked Reuters for some updates on the attacks. Interestingly, there weren't any. Once the three walked back out, we continued walking.
Over the following ~two hours, the three took me on a tour of the city. However, it was more of a goodbye tour, with my alternate self making snarky comments at every tourist attraction. I'll just list the stuff she said and the places we went to.
When we stopped in front of the White House…
"See this magnificent building here? It's about to be swarmed by a mass of wild creatures. Hope the president makes it out alive."
When we walked by the Smithsonian National Museum…
"All the lovely stuff in there is going to be torn to pieces"
When we walked by the Washington Monument…
"Creatures are going to scale that thing looking for guts to eat"
When we walked by the Capitol Building…
"Creatures this time, and 100 times worse"
When we walked by the Supreme Court of the United States…
"Ever wanted to cut the court in half? Well here we are"
When we walked by the National Academy of Sciences…
"New stuff to put in science books. History books even. Imagine if you had a 21st Century history book and could know how the rest of this century unfolds for this timeline."
While her comments were presented as if they were light, they creeped me the hell out. She was joking about my likely death and reminding me of all the terrible things that were about to happen. What kept me most on edge was the uncertainty of when the creatures would be dumped. There being no updates about the attacks gave me a calm before the storm vibe too. I began to jump at the sight of dogs running by. The Ian and Billy behind me couldn't stop giggling each time.
At the end of the tour, my alternate self led me to what at first looked like the entrance to a subway train station. It was called Dupont Underground. Alternate me led me down some concrete stairs and stopped at a door. She turned to me while pulling her phone out.
"I'm going to show you something from a different reality," she said, with a sinister look in her eyes. "This timeline, but one month from now."
She tapped around for a minute, then she held her phone in front of my eyes. A video was playing. The camera operator walked down a deserted city road. Every car was stalled in the middle of the road with shattered windows and some had huge body dents. I saw the Dupont Underground sign and realized it was the street we were on. The camera operator took a right down the concrete steps. At the bottom was a body covered in blood and fleshy holes. The camera operator walked up to the body and zoomed in on its face. I recognized her. It couldn't be. But it probably was.
"This is you after having your guts sucked out by creatures," alternate me said.
My heart sank. An odd eeriness overtook me. That was me. Dead. My unmoving body laying on the ground. I was looking at my own corpse. I had never seen a dead alternate version of me before. That was about to be me. Technically it was an alternate version of me, but it mirrored what was going to happen to me. I shivered with dread.
"I… I'm…… I'm going to be eaten alive"
"Oh suck it up," alternate me said.
"Yeah," Ian added.
"Don't cry too much," Billy added.
"Don't cry?" I asked. "I was shown my fate you shit!"
"And there's no way to avoid it," alternate me said. "Now, we're taking you for another walk. This time, just a stroll."
"What is the point exactly?" I asked.
"Exercise," alternate me shrugged.
My alternate self took me on a long walk up north. She didn't say a word to me. Neither did Billy or Ian. I made sure to keep my mouth shut, anxious I'd be taken into a back alley and be injected with fire ants of all things. After an hour of walking, I became exhausted. My knees felt like they were going to snap, I was sweating all over, and my breaths were shallow. My stomach began to ache from not eating. I was still too anxious to talk. We went to a McDonald's, but alternate me told me I wasn't allowed to have anything. She had to have been taunting me.
We walked north for another exhaustive aching hour. I was thirsty as fuck. We stopped at a convenience store where alternate me gave me a water bottle. It wasn't something I expected, but I guess he did it just so I wouldn't faint from heat exhaustion. It made the following hour of walking refreshing, but my stomach was still numb. At least we were walking back though. But it dawned on me that it only meant my death was closer than ever. The pit of dread in my stomach deepened, distracting me from the numbness in my stomach. There was a hint of sadness behind every thought I had. I played a song in my head as I continued to follow behind my alternate self. The songs I heard in the Creature Dump Aftermath footage. Just me playing the memory I had of them back in my head calmed me down a bit. For the following hour after that, I anticipated the moment where my legs would just give out. The three psychos would have to understand, but they probably wouldn't… and so I just kept walking, hoping my legs wouldn't give out.
After four hours of walking, I could see the White House right up ahead. I needed a break. I thought it was over, but then we began circling the freaking Washington strip.
I thought I could give out in a place where there were no back alleyways or any place of the sort. I'd get quite a bit of attention. Maybe too much for my alternate self to handle even with two others. But I'd still be in the city… damnit. There was no way I could run either, being exhausted like hell.
Finally, after circling the Washington strip a tenth time, my alternate self told me I could sit down on a nearby park bench, but that I still couldn't eat. I took the offer and rested on the empty bench. Euphoria was all I felt for a good minute, then my adrenaline went back up.
She's letting me rest. Finally… Yes…. I'm going to die but this is worth it right now, even though it really isn't.
"Alright, now I'm going to show you something you're going to want to see," Billy said.
Oh god… another horrific video… I assume.
She held her phone in front of my eyes. It was a private Instagram live stream featuring two men who looked around my age.
"Hello, Nicole," said the one on the left. "This is your cousin, Sam."
"I'm your cousin Markus," said the one on the right.
They're my cousins? Oh, okay. What are they doing?
"We're in a room in the Niagara Falls Observatory," Sam said. "We aren't allowed to come out. We don't know why."
"We don't know who put us in here," Markus said. "Just two girls. One looked very similar to you… Your doppelganger I guess."
A boom echoed from somewhere off camera.
"What was that?" Markus asked.
Multiple booms began echoing from somewhere offscreen, getting louder and louder and louder. Sam and Markus both looked to their right. The booming stopped. A crashing noise echoed from above, followed by an avalanche-like rumble. Sam and Markus looked up, then the stream ended.
Billy navigated to a YouTube livestream of CTV news helicopter footage. A giant was looking around as missiles struck it. But a background detail caught my eye. The Falls.
What the fuck…? did she just show me a live stream of my cousins' deaths? What the hell…?
She skipped back a minute. The giant smashed the tower down, creating a plume of smoke.
Uhhhhh…
"I hope they treated you well," she said.
"Nicole?!" I shouted at my alternate self, who was standing a meter away from Billy. "That's too far!"
"It was my idea," Billy said with a huge smile on her face.
"You're a fucking psycho!" I shouted and stood up. "Were they from this timeline or my own?!"
Billy stood there with her hand on her hip, continuing to smirk. "I'm not telling you," she said. She turned around and walked away. Ian and my alternate self followed.
"Where are you going?" I shouted.
"Have fun," alternate me said as she walked away.
The three walked out of my sight. I stared on, once again wondering what the hell made them so psychotic. They're just evil versions of people. That's all I knew.
I checked the time. 6:35 PM. I sat down and teared up. I was about to be eaten by wild gut sucking creatures. A girl just executed my cousins.
I'm still trapped in this dark reality.
At least I won't have to deal with those three ever again… or anybody…
How painful is it going to be? I don't want to go out in pain… but it looks like that's going to happen.
There's no way I can get out of here before the creatures come. At least, I assume so. Wait… what if my alternate self gave me enough time to get out of DC, but wanted me to think she left me alone because the creatures would be here in a matter of minutes after he left? I was probably overthinking, but I'm not going to take that chance. I need to get out of here while I can.
I trekked in a random direction. South. I wasn't going anywhere near Dupont Underground. My heart sank at the thought of being there. But I wasn't going to stop without eating. I marched into a convenience store and bought anything I could, then I found a park bench and ate everything I had just bought. I was met with some acid reflux in my mouth due to my guts clenching at the idea I may be overthinking alternate me's possible plan, but other than that, I stomached it pretty well.
But as I was eating, I overheard a conversation a couple of people were having.
"So you think this is the end of the world?"
"Maybe. I wouldn't be surprised at this point."
A little kid began balling their eyes out.
"Mommy, he said the world is going to end!"
"The world isn't going to end… It's just going to be… changed. Different."
"Did you hear about the cluster attacks though? They're going for specific people for sure. I can't wait for this stuff to be figured out," an older voice said.
"Cluster attacks?"
"Yeah those giants hit over 6000 houses and apartment buildings all over the world around an hour ago," the older voice explained.
"Where did you hear that?"
"The news. It's crazy."
"I heard there was an attack in Pittsburgh, but not much information was given about it."
"I haven't heard anything about that attack."
None of them know… I hope they're driving out of the area right about now.
As I walked by a short orange building, an overbearing presence struck me.
"Oh no, oh god," I whispered to myself. "I hope that's all in my head."
The cars driving up the road in my direction slowed and people walking in my direction looked up. Some of them began pointing. Dread overtook me to the point I decided to stop walking. I froze. If the next creature dump was happening in seconds, I was screwed.
I kept walking, avoiding my curious urge to look where everyone was looking. Two people turned around and ran. The roaring of car motors began to get faster. I took a glance behind me. My heart stopped. Two giants stood some miles away, holding giant sack-like objects. The two giants tilt the sacks and thousands upon thousands of wild creatures fell out. As the creatures rained down, I turned my head back in the direction I was headed in and sprinted down the sidewalk.
Where do I go?
The river. Can the creatures swim? I'll take any chances.
I ran down the sidewalk, in the direction one of the rivers was in. The adrenaline was peaking. I couldn't think about anything other than survival. I ran through a small park, navigating the benches and people frozen in fear. I crossed the next street without looking at the traffic lights, I nearly tripped over chairs, I almost bumped into people running from my right. I ran that way for seven blocks straight, almost being hit by a car three times. I carefully navigated across a main street. As I crossed the street, air raid sirens began to blair from all directions. I found a one way road to my left and just sprinted for my life.
Hopefully the river is close.
At the end of the road was a parking lot. Nobody was there. I sprinted across it until I found a trail. Down the trail, I saw the river. Boats too. I ran along the trail and saw a spot away from the boats to jump into the water. A couple explosions shook the ground beneath me as I ran. I hopped over the fence and jumped into the water.
I swam until I got to the middle of the river. I glanced around. Everything seemed calm and normal in all directions until a loud bang hit my right ear. I looked to my right and saw a cloud of smoke rising from a triple arched bridge in the distance. People jumped off the bridge and landed in the river below. The air raid sirens continued to blair as fighter jets flew by in the distance. I just needed to stay in the river until the creature invasion blew over.
I looked to my right and saw two creatures crawl across the building beside the parking lot I ran through. Three creatures ran onto the pier. The adrenaline worsened.
Time to find out if these beasts can swim.
They ran around and jumped onto some of the boats. A painful scream echoed from one of them. A man was stumbling around with a creature attached to his head and stomach. He pulled on its tentacles, but they held their grasp. He nudged himself sideways into the water. Seconds later, the creature started squirming around in the water, with its tentacles flailing about. I shivered. It was a terrifying sight. The man floated on the surface, shaking his head and moving his arms as if he were a bird. Soon the creature stopped moving and just floated in one spot like a dingy.
I'm good. But how long will it be until the military clears them? I'll just have to wait.
Explosions, gunshots, and emergency sirens from every direction, along with the roar of fighter jets flying overhead, were all I could hear. I couldn't hear the waves washing up against my own ears, or the sound of my own voice. I decided to play those songs in my head again to pass the time. I played other songs in my head too, all while hoping some soldiers would see me, then rescue me.
After a good amount of time in the water, the sounds of explosions seemed to be concentrated on an area to the north. I could only speculate it was the government strip. I looked to my right again and noticed a dozen creatures were occupying the pier.
This wasn't getting better anytime in the next hour. Hopefully I'll be in the clear soon. Once I am, I need to make sure my alternate self cannot find me.
At one point, I woke up to me being pulled out of the water by some Marines. They put me on a boat and asked me some questions, then they gave me some water. After the rescue, they took me to a refugee camp somewhere in southern Virginia. I was given food, water, and my own little room with a bunk bed. I sat down on the bed, hoping I'd be safe from the creatures. I unzipped my pocket and pulled out my phone to read up on the creature dump in Washington DC. These were the top headlines on CNN, for those curious:
"WILD CREATURES OCCUPY DC METRO AREA"
"All branches of the US Armed Forces are responding to the attack on Washington - Yes, even the Space Force as the US speculates the giants are of extraterrestrial origin"
"Images from above: the White House, US Capitol moderately damaged by wild creatures"
"Five major politicians, 2 billionaires, and 1 celebrity confirmed dead in Washington DC after Creature Dump"
""Nuclear weapons aren't likely to be used, but they have not been ruled out""
"Pennsylvania, Virginia set up refugee camps for predicted mini-flood of refugees from EMP-striken, gassed parts of Ohio, Kentucky, and West Virginia"
"Global Recession: Why economists are torn on whether or not the economy will return to pre-attack levels"
"Refugees from Florida EMP Bubbles: "We went into town after the gassing and we saw people and animals on the ground, everywhere""
""We need FEMA" EMP Bubble refugees who are staying in their states criticize their state governments for not declaring an emergency"
"MILITARY: There's no way to protect any type of technology from an EMP Bubble"
A guy with brown hair who looked to be in his early 20s walked into the room. He introduced himself as my roommate. We talked about the attacks and their potential ramifications.
"I don't know what's next for the world," I said. "I'm scared."
"We're going to be at war for a while," he said. "Good vs bad. We need to ready ourselves for what's to come. Everything is different now."
"I mean, at this point, I'd just end it if I didn't feel like I had a chance to survive this new world," I said. "Especially being in the initial attacks… I thought about ending it a few times."
"So you're a coward?" He asked.
"What do you mean?"
"Why would you leave people behind to suffer?"
"I'm not the one making them suffer"
"Yes you are… by killing yourself… people want you around…"
"Dude… nobody owns me. Do you think I'm a slave or something? People shouldn't be relying on others for their happiness."
"You are so stupid"
"Are you that entitled? Do you feel you need to treat people like entertainment animals? People are individuals. They're not your Mom's nipples either."
"I just… can't with selfish people like you"
"Honestly, if you can't respect others' choices and call victims cowards, you're just like the monsters and their little gut eating creatures."
"I don't understand why you'd support selfish people," he said. "You're like my ex-girlfriend."
"Maybe if you respected her individualism more, accepted the fact that mental health issues exist, talked about and validated her issues, she wouldn't have done it."
"Oh, okay, so you're okay with what those Empire State Building jumpers did?"
"Yes," I said. "They acted on survival instincts. It was either get eaten or jump."
"A real person would fight!"
"Survival instincts don't exist to you, do they?"
"I'm not talking to you, man," he said, climbing up to his bunk.
He had me until the victim blaming. Anyway, I went back to reading the news and reminded myself I'm not responsible for other people. Sometime after that, I went to sleep. Sometime later, I woke up to the sound of gunshots and shouting. I looked out the window. Two of those hideous creatures crawled by. I closed the curtains. I checked the news, hoping there wasn't another creature dump nearby.
"A COUPLE DOZEN WILD CREATURES REPORTED OUTSIDE DC METRO AREA"
"US East Coast on high alert as wild creatures make it past military checkpoints around DC Metro Area"
"Security video from Philadelphia captures creature that came from DC Metro area"
""V-BASCBHOB-TJCPSZAMDLSA-IKPJJ-HBCHLL" The FBI is investigating the string of letters scratched into the Washington Monument by the creatures"
"OPINION: After a week of teasing, it's the US' turn to fall"
I want out of this painful chaotic dark reality. Maybe there's a slip nearby. It probably wouldn't take me back to my home reality, but anything would be better than this. I've been to dark realities, like one where there was a third world war in the 1960s followed by a fourth world war in the 2010s, in which technology was a bit more advanced, but Eastern Europe and the Eastern United States were irradiated. There was a darker reality where giants attacked multiple metropolitan areas around the world. EMPs were used, but they weren't EMP Bubbles. People were crying, hoping their friends were okay. It was more mysterious, with every initial attack happening within the darkened areas. It started in New Zealand, South Korea, and Japan. Then it spread west to the US in about a day.
Something heavy banged on the door. Shit… I opened the window, clawed the screen apart, and climbed out. I stepped onto the grass, then I sprinted away. I needed to find the gate. It was probably guarded, but I could find a way somehow. Not to sound too optimistic.
The gate was up ahead. There were three dead soldiers lying on the ground around it. After navigating my way through it, I sprinted across the street and into a dense forest.
Half an hour into running, my knees became weak again. I sat down up against a tree to catch my breath. I must've relaxed for a bit too long, as I essentially just blinked and the sun was shining and birds were chirping. I checked the time. 8:02 AM. I checked the news. There were no new updates.
Where do I go now?
There was no place for me to go that I knew of. Slips weren't extremely common. They weren't active 24/7 either. Until I found one, I had to deal with the possibility of being crushed, gassed, or eaten. I didn't expect my alternate self to find me. I was outside of the DC Metro area. To him, I could be anywhere.
Unless of course she tapped my phone… but she most likely would've shown up by now if he had. Knowing me, he probably would've gone to a reality where I famously snuck out of the refugee camp and my steps were publicly retraced, then he'd use that information to find me. Looks like I just need to walk in a direction that is almost one I'd go in but is not one I'd go in, in this situation. I chose to walk in the direction of the ocean.
As I walked, a bird flew right by me. I watched it fly away, then vanish out of thin air.
Yes!
I went over to the spot with a good adrenaline rush coming on. I pulled out my phone and pulled up Reuters. I refreshed the page. The headlines were still about the giants. I walked back and forth once a minute for some time, clamping the leaves to the ground in the process. The headlines were the same. I was desperate, but I dreaded my alternate self finding me. I layed on the dirty ground, letting the leaves brush against my hair. Every few minutes or so, I'd refresh the page and there would still be news about the giants. I wanted to be home, where everything is safe, peaceful, and quiet compared to this place. I didn't want to hear another boom or a certain growl again.
A number of minutes later, I checked the news again.
"Russia warns US over Black Sea drone flights"
"No path to peace: 5 key takeaways from Xi and Putin's talks in Moscow"
"Russian soldier accused of war crimes in absentia after audio files intercepted"
There was nothing about the giant attacks. The headlines were normal again! I slipped! But did I slip into the right reality? A safe one?
I Googled the attacks. Only movie scenes and recaps came up. I had to be home. I had to be far away from wherever my alternate self was. My heart dropped for a second as I realized one of those creatures was roaming around in what may be our reality… I'm sure it'll be taken care of. I hope it's taken care of soon though. It's going to eat a few people for sure, and I hope I'm not one of them.
I got distracted by the sound of an animal moving through the bush beside me. I brought my head up and saw the head of a tentacled creature. It sat still on the side of the bush. Its tentacles brush against the dirt. I laid my head back down. My heart began to speed up as the thing sat there. If it saw me, I would have no chance of living for another minute. The leaves served as a barrier between it and I. I couldn't see it when laying down and it couldn't see me at its height.
"Hey!" A man shouted from some distance further to my left. "Are you alright over there?"
The leaves ruffled. The man looked down in confusion, then he jumped. As he began to turn around, the creature climbed onto him. He fell to the ground as the creature's tentacles grabbed his arms and chest. He screamed. The scream was gut wrenching, but at least this was my ticket out. I got up and ran as fast as I could through the bushes and trees around me. Once I came across a road, I took a left and continued sprinting. My heart was pounding out of my chest. At one point, I came across a river. I stood still on the shoreline, hoping that thing wasn't about to jump out of the bushes. I turned around. Nothing.
I went to my Reddit account and found my previous update. I'm back. I'm going to dump this update here, then hopefully I'll find a good place to stay while running. If I go back home to my parents, I'm going to need a defense mechanism. My alternate self wanted me to be in that dark terrifying reality. She probably doesn't know I'm still alive.
Oh, and if you live in or around Richmond, Virginia… stay safe. The creature moves fast and, as you know, it eats your guts.
Now I hear three familiar voices. I need to run.
Part 5
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As alternate me drove south, the pop music station switched back to the news channel. Whatever was going to happen in Washington DC in the alternate reality, I was screwed. My heart began to race as I pondered the possibilities. Building smashing would be insane, a creature dump would be the worst thing to get caught up in, an EMP Bubble complete with gassing would be terrifying as hell too, but I guess it would be a quick way to go. The entire city exploding would most likely be quick as well. Either way, and no matter how quick death could be, I didn't want to die at all.
Hopefully a task force made up of various other alternate me's would come rescue me. That's of course probably just a dream in the reality I'm in. For sure there is a team of alternate me's rescuing other alternate me's in some area of the multiverse. It's possible, so it's happening in some set of realities. I hope they come here too.
At around 8 AM, my stomach was rumbling. Luckily, my alternate self got the memo. Unfortunately, her response was cruel.
"Hungry back there? You don't need to eat anyway. It's not going to matter."
I'd probably find something to eat somewhere anyway. Hopefully…
Nothing new came up in the news. It was just talk about the three giants who attacked the UK. Other than that, the news reporters talked about the crashing worldwide economy on account of the Northeast China and Japan EMP Bubbles, the refugees emerging from EMP bubbles and claiming to have seen giants spraying gas on cities and towns, world leaders' reactions to the attacks, and the fall of the CCP, Russia, North Korea, Iran, the UK, Japan, along with the slow torture of the US. The reporters speculated about what the giants may want.
"They're taking out thousands of people in an obviously coordinated way, but we still don't know what they want."
"They for sure want us to be scared, and we definitely are, but yeah, why are they killing certain people who have no proven connection to each other?"
"Maybe that's part of their point. Make us go insane at their uncertainty."
As I browsed the internet, I came across a discussion thread claiming the giants were good because they were destroying all the fascist and flawed democratic governments. The comments of course disagreed, saying killing people is not the answer. It won't end fascism. Curious, I scrolled down to the very bottom to read the least popular comments.
"Yeah.. these giants are transforming this world for the better. Hopefully when their attacks are finished we can rebuild where they helped us out and just be better to each other"
Right… they helped us out… sure.
"Why are people expecting democracy in the aftermath of this? We need stronger leaders who can see past hypocrisy"
Giving people rights means being weak?
And of course… the craziest one.
"These attacks came out of nowhere. How? You're telling me giant titanic beings just popped out of nowhere and nobody had any foreknowledge? The government will do absolutely anything to control their citizens. China has collapsed? North Korea too? Even Iran? Yeah this was coordinated."
Because everyone's psychic and somehow knew beings like these would pop out of nowhere and catch everybody off guard? Also the UK, Canada, and Japan were attacked too. Why would the US attack its own allies? And itself? Especially its own facilities? This must be one of those every elite is a demonic Illuminati puppet theorist.
Hilarious comments aside, it's scary how people can believe just about anything is planned by the government. Demonic giants from who knows where cannot be the fault of any government. But that aside, there was yet another rabbit hole I stumbled down. On an obscure part of Reddit, there was a group who called themselves the Children of Satan's Titans. At first, I thought it was satirical, but as I read their posts, it was clear they were being serious. They thought the giants were bringing on armageddon and that they were supposed to lead the world after all is said and done. They even came up with nicknames for the giants.
The one that attacked Manhattan was the Grim Baron The one that attacked first was the Mother of Destruction for being the first giant to attack The one that forced Justin Trudeau into hiding was Lacertosis The giant duo who first attacked Newmarket and Aurora, Ontario were called the Ignis Duo
…and the list went on. The cult had come up with latin-translation names for each confirmed giant so far. There were 45 confirmed giants.
The car came to a stop. I slid my phone into my pocket and anticipated the worst. The three got out of the car. My alternate self's two cronies opened the trunk and told me to get out and to follow my alternate self or I'd be hit with another dart. I climbed out of the trunk, stepping onto a parking lot. As my alternate self began to walk, I followed. Cars were driving up and down the road, people were walking on the sidewalks. It was pretty busy. That made it even more saddening, as I knew the city was about to be attacked by giants.
"Where are we going?" I asked.
"Don't talk," alternate me said.
My alternate self was such a psycho. But why? What led her to berating every other version of her? How many times has this whole sort of thing happened? It can't be the first time. If it is, then that's a good thing… She isn't very experienced in this… but I can't let optimism cloud my judgment, especially with the pit of dread in my stomach. I was probably going to suffer whether I survived or not.
I want out of this hostel shit.
The three told me to wait outside a Starbucks. As I stood outside, I checked Reuters for some updates on the attacks. Interestingly, there weren't any. Once the three walked back out, we continued walking.
Over the following ~two hours, the three took me on a tour of the city. However, it was more of a goodbye tour, with my alternate self making snarky comments at every tourist attraction. I'll just list the stuff she said and the places we went to.
When we stopped in front of the White House…
"See this magnificent building here? It's about to be swarmed by a mass of wild creatures. Hope the president makes it out alive."
When we walked by the Smithsonian National Museum…
"All the lovely stuff in there is going to be torn to pieces"
When we walked by the Washington Monument…
"Creatures are going to scale that thing looking for guts to eat"
When we walked by the Capitol Building…
"Creatures this time, and 100 times worse"
When we walked by the Supreme Court of the United States…
"Ever wanted to cut the court in half? Well here we are"
When we walked by the National Academy of Sciences…
"New stuff to put in science books. History books even. Imagine if you had a 21st Century history book and could know how the rest of this century unfolds for this timeline."
While her comments were presented as if they were light, they creeped me the hell out. She was joking about my likely death and reminding me of all the terrible things that were about to happen. What kept me most on edge was the uncertainty of when the creatures would be dumped. There being no updates about the attacks gave me a calm before the storm vibe too. I began to jump at the sight of dogs running by. The Ian and Billy behind me couldn't stop giggling each time.
At the end of the tour, my alternate self led me to what at first looked like the entrance to a subway train station. It was called Dupont Underground. Alternate me led me down some concrete stairs and stopped at a door. She turned to me while pulling her phone out.
"I'm going to show you something from a different reality," she said, with a sinister look in her eyes. "This timeline, but one month from now."
She tapped around for a minute, then she held her phone in front of my eyes. A video was playing. The camera operator walked down a deserted city road. Every car was stalled in the middle of the road with shattered windows and some had huge body dents. I saw the Dupont Underground sign and realized it was the street we were on. The camera operator took a right down the concrete steps. At the bottom was a body covered in blood and fleshy holes. The camera operator walked up to the body and zoomed in on its face. I recognized her. It couldn't be. But it probably was.
"This is you after having your guts sucked out by creatures," alternate me said.
My heart sank. An odd eeriness overtook me. That was me. Dead. My unmoving body laying on the ground. I was looking at my own corpse. I had never seen a dead alternate version of me before. That was about to be me. Technically it was an alternate version of me, but it mirrored what was going to happen to me. I shivered with dread.
"I… I'm…… I'm going to be eaten alive"
"Oh suck it up," alternate me said.
"Yeah," Ian added.
"Don't cry too much," Billy added.
"Don't cry?" I asked. "I was shown my fate you shit!"
"And there's no way to avoid it," alternate me said. "Now, we're taking you for another walk. This time, just a stroll."
"What is the point exactly?" I asked.
"Exercise," alternate me shrugged.
My alternate self took me on a long walk up north. She didn't say a word to me. Neither did Billy or Ian. I made sure to keep my mouth shut, anxious I'd be taken into a back alley and be injected with fire ants of all things. After an hour of walking, I became exhausted. My knees felt like they were going to snap, I was sweating all over, and my breaths were shallow. My stomach began to ache from not eating. I was still too anxious to talk. We went to a McDonald's, but alternate me told me I wasn't allowed to have anything. She had to have been taunting me.
We walked north for another exhaustive aching hour. I was thirsty as fuck. We stopped at a convenience store where alternate me gave me a water bottle. It wasn't something I expected, but I guess he did it just so I wouldn't faint from heat exhaustion. It made the following hour of walking refreshing, but my stomach was still numb. At least we were walking back though. But it dawned on me that it only meant my death was closer than ever. The pit of dread in my stomach deepened, distracting me from the numbness in my stomach. There was a hint of sadness behind every thought I had. I played a song in my head as I continued to follow behind my alternate self. The songs I heard in the Creature Dump Aftermath footage. Just me playing the memory I had of them back in my head calmed me down a bit. For the following hour after that, I anticipated the moment where my legs would just give out. The three psychos would have to understand, but they probably wouldn't… and so I just kept walking, hoping my legs wouldn't give out.
After four hours of walking, I could see the White House right up ahead. I needed a break. I thought it was over, but then we began circling the freaking Washington strip.
I thought I could give out in a place where there were no back alleyways or any place of the sort. I'd get quite a bit of attention. Maybe too much for my alternate self to handle even with two others. But I'd still be in the city… damnit. There was no way I could run either, being exhausted like hell.
Finally, after circling the Washington strip a tenth time, my alternate self told me I could sit down on a nearby park bench, but that I still couldn't eat. I took the offer and rested on the empty bench. Euphoria was all I felt for a good minute, then my adrenaline went back up.
She's letting me rest. Finally… Yes…. I'm going to die but this is worth it right now, even though it really isn't.
"Alright, now I'm going to show you something you're going to want to see," Billy said.
Oh god… another horrific video… I assume.
She held her phone in front of my eyes. It was a private Instagram live stream featuring two men who looked around my age.
"Hello, Nicole," said the one on the left. "This is your cousin, Sam."
"I'm your cousin Markus," said the one on the right.
They're my cousins? Oh, okay. What are they doing?
"We're in a room in the Niagara Falls Observatory," Sam said. "We aren't allowed to come out. We don't know why."
"We don't know who put us in here," Markus said. "Just two girls. One looked very similar to you… Your doppelganger I guess."
A boom echoed from somewhere off camera.
"What was that?" Markus asked.
Multiple booms began echoing from somewhere offscreen, getting louder and louder and louder. Sam and Markus both looked to their right. The booming stopped. A crashing noise echoed from above, followed by an avalanche-like rumble. Sam and Markus looked up, then the stream ended.
Billy navigated to a YouTube livestream of CTV news helicopter footage. A giant was looking around as missiles struck it. But a background detail caught my eye. The Falls.
What the fuck…? did she just show me a live stream of my cousins' deaths? What the hell…?
She skipped back a minute. The giant smashed the tower down, creating a plume of smoke.
Uhhhhh…
"I hope they treated you well," she said.
"Nicole?!" I shouted at my alternate self, who was standing a meter away from Billy. "That's too far!"
"It was my idea," Billy said with a huge smile on her face.
"You're a fucking psycho!" I shouted and stood up. "Were they from this timeline or my own?!"
Billy stood there with her hand on her hip, continuing to smirk. "I'm not telling you," she said. She turned around and walked away. Ian and my alternate self followed.
"Where are you going?" I shouted.
"Have fun," alternate me said as she walked away.
The three walked out of my sight. I stared on, once again wondering what the hell made them so psychotic. They're just evil versions of people. That's all I knew.
I checked the time. 6:35 PM. I sat down and teared up. I was about to be eaten by wild gut sucking creatures. A girl just executed my cousins.
I'm still trapped in this dark reality.
At least I won't have to deal with those three ever again… or anybody…
How painful is it going to be? I don't want to go out in pain… but it looks like that's going to happen.
There's no way I can get out of here before the creatures come. At least, I assume so. Wait… what if my alternate self gave me enough time to get out of DC, but wanted me to think she left me alone because the creatures would be here in a matter of minutes after he left? I was probably overthinking, but I'm not going to take that chance. I need to get out of here while I can.
I trekked in a random direction. South. I wasn't going anywhere near Dupont Underground. My heart sank at the thought of being there. But I wasn't going to stop without eating. I marched into a convenience store and bought anything I could, then I found a park bench and ate everything I had just bought. I was met with some acid reflux in my mouth due to my guts clenching at the idea I may be overthinking alternate me's possible plan, but other than that, I stomached it pretty well.
But as I was eating, I overheard a conversation a couple of people were having.
"So you think this is the end of the world?"
"Maybe. I wouldn't be surprised at this point."
A little kid began balling their eyes out.
"Mommy, he said the world is going to end!"
"The world isn't going to end… It's just going to be… changed. Different."
"Did you hear about the cluster attacks though? They're going for specific people for sure. I can't wait for this stuff to be figured out," an older voice said.
"Cluster attacks?"
"Yeah those giants hit over 6000 houses and apartment buildings all over the world around an hour ago," the older voice explained.
"Where did you hear that?"
"The news. It's crazy."
"I heard there was an attack in Pittsburgh, but not much information was given about it."
"I haven't heard anything about that attack."
None of them know… I hope they're driving out of the area right about now.
As I walked by a short orange building, an overbearing presence struck me.
"Oh no, oh god," I whispered to myself. "I hope that's all in my head."
The cars driving up the road in my direction slowed and people walking in my direction looked up. Some of them began pointing. Dread overtook me to the point I decided to stop walking. I froze. If the next creature dump was happening in seconds, I was screwed.
I kept walking, avoiding my curious urge to look where everyone was looking. Two people turned around and ran. The roaring of car motors began to get faster. I took a glance behind me. My heart stopped. Two giants stood some miles away, holding giant sack-like objects. The two giants tilt the sacks and thousands upon thousands of wild creatures fell out. As the creatures rained down, I turned my head back in the direction I was headed in and sprinted down the sidewalk.
Where do I go?
The river. Can the creatures swim? I'll take any chances.
I ran down the sidewalk, in the direction one of the rivers was in. The adrenaline was peaking. I couldn't think about anything other than survival. I ran through a small park, navigating the benches and people frozen in fear. I crossed the next street without looking at the traffic lights, I nearly tripped over chairs, I almost bumped into people running from my right. I ran that way for seven blocks straight, almost being hit by a car three times. I carefully navigated across a main street. As I crossed the street, air raid sirens began to blair from all directions. I found a one way road to my left and just sprinted for my life.
Hopefully the river is close.
At the end of the road was a parking lot. Nobody was there. I sprinted across it until I found a trail. Down the trail, I saw the river. Boats too. I ran along the trail and saw a spot away from the boats to jump into the water. A couple explosions shook the ground beneath me as I ran. I hopped over the fence and jumped into the water.
I swam until I got to the middle of the river. I glanced around. Everything seemed calm and normal in all directions until a loud bang hit my right ear. I looked to my right and saw a cloud of smoke rising from a triple arched bridge in the distance. People jumped off the bridge and landed in the river below. The air raid sirens continued to blair as fighter jets flew by in the distance. I just needed to stay in the river until the creature invasion blew over.
I looked to my right and saw two creatures crawl across the building beside the parking lot I ran through. Three creatures ran onto the pier. The adrenaline worsened.
Time to find out if these beasts can swim.
They ran around and jumped onto some of the boats. A painful scream echoed from one of them. A man was stumbling around with a creature attached to his head and stomach. He pulled on its tentacles, but they held their grasp. He nudged himself sideways into the water. Seconds later, the creature started squirming around in the water, with its tentacles flailing about. I shivered. It was a terrifying sight. The man floated on the surface, shaking his head and moving his arms as if he were a bird. Soon the creature stopped moving and just floated in one spot like a dingy.
I'm good. But how long will it be until the military clears them? I'll just have to wait.
Explosions, gunshots, and emergency sirens from every direction, along with the roar of fighter jets flying overhead, were all I could hear. I couldn't hear the waves washing up against my own ears, or the sound of my own voice. I decided to play those songs in my head again to pass the time. I played other songs in my head too, all while hoping some soldiers would see me, then rescue me.
After a good amount of time in the water, the sounds of explosions seemed to be concentrated on an area to the north. I could only speculate it was the government strip. I looked to my right again and noticed a dozen creatures were occupying the pier.
This wasn't getting better anytime in the next hour. Hopefully I'll be in the clear soon. Once I am, I need to make sure my alternate self cannot find me.
At one point, I woke up to me being pulled out of the water by some Marines. They put me on a boat and asked me some questions, then they gave me some water. After the rescue, they took me to a refugee camp somewhere in southern Virginia. I was given food, water, and my own little room with a bunk bed. I sat down on the bed, hoping I'd be safe from the creatures. I unzipped my pocket and pulled out my phone to read up on the creature dump in Washington DC. These were the top headlines on CNN, for those curious:
"WILD CREATURES OCCUPY DC METRO AREA"
"All branches of the US Armed Forces are responding to the attack on Washington - Yes, even the Space Force as the US speculates the giants are of extraterrestrial origin"
"Images from above: the White House, US Capitol moderately damaged by wild creatures"
"Five major politicians, 2 billionaires, and 1 celebrity confirmed dead in Washington DC after Creature Dump"
""Nuclear weapons aren't likely to be used, but they have not been ruled out""
"Pennsylvania, Virginia set up refugee camps for predicted mini-flood of refugees from EMP-striken, gassed parts of Ohio, Kentucky, and West Virginia"
"Global Recession: Why economists are torn on whether or not the economy will return to pre-attack levels"
"Refugees from Florida EMP Bubbles: "We went into town after the gassing and we saw people and animals on the ground, everywhere""
""We need FEMA" EMP Bubble refugees who are staying in their states criticize their state governments for not declaring an emergency"
"MILITARY: There's no way to protect any type of technology from an EMP Bubble"
A guy with brown hair who looked to be in his early 20s walked into the room. He introduced himself as my roommate. We talked about the attacks and their potential ramifications.
"I don't know what's next for the world," I said. "I'm scared."
"We're going to be at war for a while," he said. "Good vs bad. We need to ready ourselves for what's to come. Everything is different now."
"I mean, at this point, I'd just end it if I didn't feel like I had a chance to survive this new world," I said. "Especially being in the initial attacks… I thought about ending it a few times."
"So you're a coward?" He asked.
"What do you mean?"
"Why would you leave people behind to suffer?"
"I'm not the one making them suffer"
"Yes you are… by killing yourself… people want you around…"
"Dude… nobody owns me. Do you think I'm a slave or something? People shouldn't be relying on others for their happiness."
"You are so stupid"
"Are you that entitled? Do you feel you need to treat people like entertainment animals? People are individuals. They're not your Mom's nipples either."
"I just… can't with selfish people like you"
"Honestly, if you can't respect others' choices and call victims cowards, you're just like the monsters and their little gut eating creatures."
"I don't understand why you'd support selfish people," he said. "You're like my ex-girlfriend."
"Maybe if you respected her individualism more, accepted the fact that mental health issues exist, talked about and validated her issues, she wouldn't have done it."
"Oh, okay, so you're okay with what those Empire State Building jumpers did?"
"Yes," I said. "They acted on survival instincts. It was either get eaten or jump."
"A real person would fight!"
"Survival instincts don't exist to you, do they?"
"I'm not talking to you, man," he said, climbing up to his bunk.
He had me until the victim blaming. Anyway, I went back to reading the news and reminded myself I'm not responsible for other people. Sometime after that, I went to sleep. Sometime later, I woke up to the sound of gunshots and shouting. I looked out the window. Two of those hideous creatures crawled by. I closed the curtains. I checked the news, hoping there wasn't another creature dump nearby.
"A COUPLE DOZEN WILD CREATURES REPORTED OUTSIDE DC METRO AREA"
"US East Coast on high alert as wild creatures make it past military checkpoints around DC Metro Area"
"Security video from Philadelphia captures creature that came from DC Metro area"
""V-BASCBHOB-TJCPSZAMDLSA-IKPJJ-HBCHLL" The FBI is investigating the string of letters scratched into the Washington Monument by the creatures"
"OPINION: After a week of teasing, it's the US' turn to fall"
I want out of this painful chaotic dark reality. Maybe there's a slip nearby. It probably wouldn't take me back to my home reality, but anything would be better than this. I've been to dark realities, like one where there was a third world war in the 1960s followed by a fourth world war in the 2010s, in which technology was a bit more advanced, but Eastern Europe and the Eastern United States were irradiated. There was a darker reality where giants attacked multiple metropolitan areas around the world. EMPs were used, but they weren't EMP Bubbles. People were crying, hoping their friends were okay. It was more mysterious, with every initial attack happening within the darkened areas. It started in New Zealand, South Korea, and Japan. Then it spread west to the US in about a day.
Something heavy banged on the door. Shit… I opened the window, clawed the screen apart, and climbed out. I stepped onto the grass, then I sprinted away. I needed to find the gate. It was probably guarded, but I could find a way somehow. Not to sound too optimistic.
The gate was up ahead. There were three dead soldiers lying on the ground around it. After navigating my way through it, I sprinted across the street and into a dense forest.
Half an hour into running, my knees became weak again. I sat down up against a tree to catch my breath. I must've relaxed for a bit too long, as I essentially just blinked and the sun was shining and birds were chirping. I checked the time. 8:02 AM. I checked the news. There were no new updates.
Where do I go now?
There was no place for me to go that I knew of. Slips weren't extremely common. They weren't active 24/7 either. Until I found one, I had to deal with the possibility of being crushed, gassed, or eaten. I didn't expect my alternate self to find me. I was outside of the DC Metro area. To him, I could be anywhere.
Unless of course she tapped my phone… but she most likely would've shown up by now if he had. Knowing me, he probably would've gone to a reality where I famously snuck out of the refugee camp and my steps were publicly retraced, then he'd use that information to find me. Looks like I just need to walk in a direction that is almost one I'd go in but is not one I'd go in, in this situation. I chose to walk in the direction of the ocean.
As I walked, a bird flew right by me. I watched it fly away, then vanish out of thin air.
Yes!
I went over to the spot with a good adrenaline rush coming on. I pulled out my phone and pulled up Reuters. I refreshed the page. The headlines were still about the giants. I walked back and forth once a minute for some time, clamping the leaves to the ground in the process. The headlines were the same. I was desperate, but I dreaded my alternate self finding me. I layed on the dirty ground, letting the leaves brush against my hair. Every few minutes or so, I'd refresh the page and there would still be news about the giants. I wanted to be home, where everything is safe, peaceful, and quiet compared to this place. I didn't want to hear another boom or a certain growl again.
A number of minutes later, I checked the news again.
"Russia warns US over Black Sea drone flights"
"No path to peace: 5 key takeaways from Xi and Putin's talks in Moscow"
"Russian soldier accused of war crimes in absentia after audio files intercepted"
There was nothing about the giant attacks. The headlines were normal again! I slipped! But did I slip into the right reality? A safe one?
I Googled the attacks. Only movie scenes and recaps came up. I had to be home. I had to be far away from wherever my alternate self was. My heart dropped for a second as I realized one of those creatures was roaming around in what may be our reality… I'm sure it'll be taken care of. I hope it's taken care of soon though. It's going to eat a few people for sure, and I hope I'm not one of them.
I got distracted by the sound of an animal moving through the bush beside me. I brought my head up and saw the head of a tentacled creature. It sat still on the side of the bush. Its tentacles brush against the dirt. I laid my head back down. My heart began to speed up as the thing sat there. If it saw me, I would have no chance of living for another minute. The leaves served as a barrier between it and I. I couldn't see it when laying down and it couldn't see me at its height.
"Hey!" A man shouted from some distance further to my left. "Are you alright over there?"
The leaves ruffled. The man looked down in confusion, then he jumped. As he began to turn around, the creature climbed onto him. He fell to the ground as the creature's tentacles grabbed his arms and chest. He screamed. The scream was gut wrenching, but at least this was my ticket out. I got up and ran as fast as I could through the bushes and trees around me. Once I came across a road, I took a left and continued sprinting. My heart was pounding out of my chest. At one point, I came across a river. I stood still on the shoreline, hoping that thing wasn't about to jump out of the bushes. I turned around. Nothing.
I went to my Reddit account and found my previous update. I'm back. I'm going to dump this update here, then hopefully I'll find a good place to stay while running. If I go back home to my parents, I'm going to need a defense mechanism. My alternate self wanted me to be in that dark terrifying reality. She probably doesn't know I'm still alive.
Oh, and if you live in or around Richmond, Virginia… stay safe. The creature moves fast and, as you know, it eats your guts.
Now I hear three familiar voices. I need to run.
Part 5
2023.03.22 13:49 chibunnie Baby girl name, need help please!
First time mom,currently 36 0/7 weeks pregnant and feeling the looming fear of the labor and delivery. And especially that we still haven't finalized on our baby girl name
2 years before, my now-husband and i always referred our future baby as "Clementine" since its his favorite fruit and close to my grandfather's name who passed away recently (Clemente). We juggled with adding either Ines Clementine or Paula Clementine (Paulina is my late grandma).
But since our gender reveal 2 weeks ago its late that i realized that clementine has diff pronunciations and the one i hear people in my area. in the US say it as clemenTAYN, and that is not the one we wanted it to sound like, since it wont go well with the surname (im an Asian less than a year living in the US, and we say it as clemenTEEN). I pretty much thought before it was going to be a boy, and already kinda liked the name we chose (Clevin Paul).
And also i read some reddit post that a lot of people don't like clementine as a name so basically i just scratched the idea off.
Any suggestions for baby girl names? Any names starting El- or derived from flowers (spring baby) would be okay. I also want two names. Or a mixture of names from our loved ones
So far what i kinda liked/what others prev suggested
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2 years before, my now-husband and i always referred our future baby as "Clementine" since its his favorite fruit and close to my grandfather's name who passed away recently (Clemente). We juggled with adding either Ines Clementine or Paula Clementine (Paulina is my late grandma).
But since our gender reveal 2 weeks ago its late that i realized that clementine has diff pronunciations and the one i hear people in my area. in the US say it as clemenTAYN, and that is not the one we wanted it to sound like, since it wont go well with the surname (im an Asian less than a year living in the US, and we say it as clemenTEEN). I pretty much thought before it was going to be a boy, and already kinda liked the name we chose (Clevin Paul).
And also i read some reddit post that a lot of people don't like clementine as a name so basically i just scratched the idea off.
Any suggestions for baby girl names? Any names starting El- or derived from flowers (spring baby) would be okay. I also want two names. Or a mixture of names from our loved ones
So far what i kinda liked/what others prev suggested
- Cara (Cara is currently our 2nd favorite fruit (after mango) and we eat it almost everyday) (yes i know its a fruit but you dont typically associate the fruit with the name than with Clementine, right?)
- Elise (my go-to fake nickname eg, starbucks order, since my name is hard to get right)
- Corrine / Corinne (bet the two, which is more feminine?)
- Maxine
- Rae
- Chesa (but i already have a classmate b4 who was named Chessa)
- Adora (my moms name is Adelfa and MIL is Dolores, but doesn't sound nice; are there other nice combinations?)
- Meridette (suggested by MIL as a combination of my husband and my name, but i dont like it since its kinda an old ish name. And doesnt go well with the surname)
- something Clover (i found a 4 leaf clover the day i decided to keep the baby; still have it with me) like Lucky? Lucy?
- Cara Elise
- Max Corrine / Max Corinne
- Ines Clementine
- Paula Clementine
2023.03.22 11:58 kiwi_sapphic I am 23 years old, make $67,000, live in Philly, work as a Project Coordinator, and this week I celebrated my birthday in Paris.
I did a money diary this exact week last year about signing the offer letter for the company I work at now. I ended up getting a 5K COL adjustment (62k > 67k) once I moved to Philly. I expressed in the previous journal that I was worried about my taxes since I moved states and work for an NYC company from PA. As many suggested in the comments, it ended up being pretty simple (I used FreeTaxUSA).
SECTION ONE: ASSETS AND DEBT
Retirement Balance - $31,400. A mix of Roth IRA, 401(k), and traditional brokerage.
Equity - N/A
Savings account balance - $11,600 in Emergency Funds; $7,500 in a HYSA that I saved up during college and will use to pay off my student loans when payments resume this summer. Because of this, I consider myself debt free.
Checking account balance - $900; I had a $600 sinking fund for my food/shopping/entertainment in Paris, but I got $300 in cash birthday gifts.
Credit card debt (and how you accumulated it) - $0; I pay my cards off regularly.
Student loan debt - $7,500 for a Political Science and Social Policy Degree with a minor in English. I got a full-tuition scholarship, but had small gaps in aid during my first two years because my school required underclassmen to have on-campus housing and a meal plan.
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SECTION TWO: INCOME
Income Progression: I’ve been at this job 9 months, make $67k, and it’s great. The people, the work, the benefits. It’s my first post-college, salaried position. I have pretty much no complaints about it and am hoping to get a merit raise during our summer evaluations.
Main Job Monthly Take Home: $3,400 (paid semi-monthly)
$1200/mo in total taxes (fed, state, local, SSI/med); $1000/mo to 401(k); Employer pays 100% of health premiums.
No other income currently, no parental contributions, etc.
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SECTION THREE: EXPENSES (my portions, I live with a roommate)
Rent - $750/mo. Renewing in May; hoping it stays the same or doesn’t increase dramatically
Retirement/Investment contribution - $540/mo to Roth IRA (401(k) contributions detailed in the Income section).
Savings contribution - $460/mo to sinking funds, $200/mo to General Savings/Emergency Fund
Debt payments - None besides regular payments to my cards
Donations - $80/mo to whatever feels right
Food - ~$500/mo ($300 groceries + <$200 dining out)
Electric - $75/mo
Wifi - $65/mo
Cellphone - $300/yr (Mint Mobile)
Renter’s Insurance - $100/yr
Subscriptions - $8/mo; $7 for Apple Music and $1 for iCloud Storage
Annual Subscriptions - $380/yr; $190 for Credit Card Annual Fees; $165 for ScentBird Subscription; $25 for Google Storage
Gym Membership - $10/mo; $50/yr for Annual Membership Fee
I started on a health journey last June (lost 50+ lbs!). Back then, I was in search of any kind of fitness that I would enjoy and actually go to. I ended up getting a $190/mo membership (2 classes/wk) to a RUMBLE (HIIT Boxing) studio and went 2x a week from June - Nov. In December, I bought a flat-fee holiday package that made my classes cheaper ($19/cls vs $23/cls) and more flexible, so I froze my subscription and got a 30 class package.
In January, I started strength training 4x/wk at Planet Fitness and went down to 1x/week at RUMBLE. I love my current routine, but PF and RUMBLE are both a 35 min walk from my house, and I go to the gym early in the morning. So, I’m considering joining the closer (<10 min walk), but more expensive ($72/mo) gym soon.
I’m still slowly burning through the RUMBLE holiday package and plan to cancel my subscription. I’m hoping they do a summer sale so I can buy another class package. If not, I’ll just buy classes ad hoc after I run out.
No pet, car, or therapy expenses currently.
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SECTION FOUR: MONEY/TRAVEL DIARY
ACCOMMODATIONS
The flight and accommodations for this flight were booked in September after getting an email from Going (formerly Scott’s Cheap Flights) about $500 tickets to Paris the exact weekend of my birthday. I stayed in a Sonder that I also booked back in September for about $480. I bought a $30, 5 GB international eSIM from Airalo. I was able to post on social media, send iMessages, and check my bank accounts with no problems and no extra data needed.
Day 1
Today is payday and the beginning of my week off. I clear my credit cards, invest my Roth deposit, and go to the gym.
After the gym, I pick up last minute toiletries ($45.35) and plane snacks ($21.48). I end up on a wild goose chase looking for a Universal Adapter ($34.39), so I get McDonald's (I wanted a Shamrock Shake) while I’m out ($9.15 - this feels expensive for McDonald's?)
My mom gives me a call around 8pm and asks if I’ve checked my bank account. Today was payday, so I had, but not since early that morning. She gifted me $200! After, I spend three hours retwisting my locs and go to bed around midnight.
Day 1 Spend - $108.37
Day 2
Today is Sims 4 Expansion Pack (and flight to Paris) day! I can’t install the game until 1PM ET. Lame.I do one last check to ensure I have everything I need, transfer my Paris Sinking Fund ($600) into my checking account, and then play the Sims to pass the time. At 4, I take the Regional Rail to the airport.
I breeze through TSA and read Another Country by James Baldwin until boarding begins. Upon boarding, I’m stopped and informed that my carry-on is “too big.” They were clearly picking people at random to move their bags because as the woman walked down the jet bridge with my bag, she rolled it past a man who had the exact same suitcase as me in another color. Annoying.
They don’t give me a chance to take out my laptop and snacks, this is my first time traveling internationally, I triple checked the sizing requirements, so this stressed me out. I was terrified of my bag getting lost. I vent to my best friend about the bag situation; she helps me calm down. Once we’re airborne, I spend the next 6 hours rotating between reading, watching Wakanda Forever, and listening to music.
Day 2 Spend - $0
Day 3 (my birthday!)
We land in Dublin at 8am, and I activate my international eSIM. I see my older brother gifted me $100 via Cash App. Even though it was just a quick layover, being in Ireland on St. Patrick’s Day made me happy. The Irish were teeming with happiness and excitement. I board my second flight and land in Paris at 1pm, finally am reunited with my bag, and get to the section of town I’m staying in via train ($12.18).
While I wait for a friend to arrive on the train from London, I try French McDonalds per the recommendation of my best friend ($14.95 - seriously, why the hell is McDonalds so expensive?)
Friend arrives and we explore Paris! We then stop at a bakery, I grab a pain au chocolat ($1.60) and slip into a bar nearby. My friend lets everyone know it’s my birthday, and they buy us lots of rounds of shots and drinks. My friend closes the tab for the couple of drinks we actually ordered, and we head to a club that’s having a St. Patrick’s Day party around the corner.
I later try to redeem my Starbucks birthday item, but the barista gently lets me know it’s not valid in France. However, he throws in a free refresher and my friend buys me a blueberry muffin. We head back to the hotel so I can freshen up and change into my birthday dress. We take a nap and head back out for the night on the train ($8.96 RT for 2). We have dinner at a delicious restaurant, which my friend pays for.
Our last stop of the night is an Afro-Caribbean spot that has great music and friendly staff. I tell the bartender it’s my birthday and ask for a drink recommendation. He makes some spicy concoction in a gold bowl with peppers. It’s quite delicious but is strong and makes my nose run! The staff gifts me at least two more shots, and I decide to call it quits on alcohol for the night after that. We dance and laugh the night away with the friendly staff, and I pick up the tab before we leave ($27.81).
Day 3 Spend - $65.50
Day 4
My friend has been teasing a surprise and finally reveals it’s Disneyland! I laugh and realize I hadn’t disclosed the rest of my itinerary — I have a Disneyland reservation for Monday (after my friends went home)! However, I booked a non-park hopper ticket for Walt Disney Studios, so I’m excited to be able to experience them both thanks to my friend!
We had a late, drunk night last night so we started the day a bit late. Grabbed a quick brunch ($6.74) and head to Chessy via the train ($19.68). We got Premier Access (skip the line/lightning lane) for a handful of rides ($79.15), I bought some Stitch merch ($21.39), and we got ice cream ($5.35).
After a few hours at Disney, we head back to Paris to meet up with one of my friends from college who also lives in London. He’s a hyperextrovert and is ready to hit the town immediately. We wanted to go to the Eiffel Tower, but missed the last bus and grabbed dinner nearby ($89.96). My friend from high school started feeling a bit sick, so she went back to the hotel and my college buddy and I spend the night bar hopping, dancing, chatting, and eating until 3am ($37.44).
Day 4 Spend - $259.71
Day 5
Both friends head back to London today but at different times. I start the day a bit late after saying goodbye to my high school friend.
My college friend and I grab breakfast at a nearby restaurant ($41.18). After that, we head out to explore an area of the city near the train station so it’s easy for him to board the 5pm train. We grab some pastries and a baguette ($11.66) and set out to explore. We saw the lock bridge, Arc de Triomphe, took goofy photos, visited the Notre Dame restoration exhibit, and danced alongside a drum parade.
On the walk back to my room, I check my email to see I missed the Eiffel Tower climbing tour I scheduled back in September. I go back to the room, let my phone charge, and pay a fee to reschedule the tour ($10.70). I head out to see the Eiffel and other tourists sites via a Sundown Seine river cruise ($8.99 for 4 bus tickets).
After a few hours, I’m beat and head back to the Sonder. I got a Poke Bowl from a French/Hawaiian/Sushi fusion place we passed by last night and some chicken wings ($22.89). I spend the rest of the night relaxing.
Day 5 Spend - $95.42
Day 6
I really want to sleep in, but the Climbing tour doesn’t allow cancellations within 24 hours and charge no-shows. I head out around 9:30 am. Despite being tired and annoyed, the tour was great. I have a lunch Steakhouse reservation at 2:30pm at Disney, so I’m sort of in a rush and happy the tour ends right on time at 12:30. I hop on the train ($10.70 RT tickets) and make it to Disneyland at 1:30 pm.
With an hour before my reservation, I stop into a bunch of stores and buy merch ($70.60). I make my way to The Steakhouse for lunch ($37.44). I am stuffed, so I walk a couple laps around Walt Disney Studios to get a lay of the land, take photos, and walk off lunch before indulging in some shows and rides.
A couple hours go by and I grab some dessert ($4.28) and rent a portable charger ($4.28). I wanted to ride Crush’s Coaster before my dinner reservation, but it had a crazy wait time and premier access sold out for the day, so I buy premier access for and ride Avenger’s Flight Force instead ($12.84), return the portable charger, and head to dinner at Bistrot Chez Remy ($58.83).
I stay until 9:30 pm for the light show, have snacks ($9.63), then head back to the hotel to shower, pack, and sleep.
Day 6 Spend - $208.60
Day 7
I have a protein bar for breakfast, check out at 10am, and grab a final ticket ($12.29) to the airport. I start to feel lightheaded and try to drink some water, but it doesn’t help much. So, I get McDonalds ($8.91) before boarding my flight and feel a lot better. I grab a Kinder ($1.72) from a nearby store because I’d never tried one. Amazing!
I am excited to get home and get back into my normal meal prep and exercise routine. I make it back to Philly at 7pm. I take a shower and go straight to bed.
Day 7 Spend - $22.71
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Week Total - $760.52
Food + Drink - $406.74
Fun / Entertainment - $194.68 (shopping, tour reschedule, premier lanes)
Home + Health - $34.39 (universal adapter)
Clothes + Beauty - $45.35 (last minute toiletries)
Transport - $72.80
Other - $4.28 (portable charger rental)
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Lastly, reflect on your diary!
While I’d never spend close to this in a normal week, celebrating my birthday in a way I enjoy is very important to me. I’m excited to travel more in the future.
I feel like I spent too much money on individual transport tickets; I should’ve brought the booklet of 10. But $73 for a bunch of days is still pretty cheap. I had a sinking fund of $600 originally, but the cash gifts from my mom and brother increased it to $900.
Overall, Paris was cheaper than I expected. I was worried $600 wouldn’t be enough. I picked up the tab a lot of places since there wasn’t an easy way for us to split the bill in multiple currencies (USD, pounds, euros), and I’m trying to hit the minimum spend on a new credit card. Had I been more willing to figure out bill splitting, I probably could've stayed under $600.
Relatedly - this trip inspired me to revisit my goal of becoming fully fluent in Spanish. French-speakers were visibly irritated when I spoke English (which I wasn’t upset about and expected). I did practice some French (beyond the basics like bonjour and merci) with my sister before the trip, but it always came out sounding like Spanish. So, after the first day, I resorted to starting conversations in Spanish.
If they spoke Spanish, great! However, many were caught off guard and didn’t speak Spanish, so I would then ask, in Spanish, if they spoke English, then converse in English — which made them noticeably nicer. Definitely gonna work on brushing up my Spanish and work towards fluency. I eventually want to learn French and ASL, too.
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SECTION ONE: ASSETS AND DEBT
Retirement Balance - $31,400. A mix of Roth IRA, 401(k), and traditional brokerage.
Equity - N/A
Savings account balance - $11,600 in Emergency Funds; $7,500 in a HYSA that I saved up during college and will use to pay off my student loans when payments resume this summer. Because of this, I consider myself debt free.
Checking account balance - $900; I had a $600 sinking fund for my food/shopping/entertainment in Paris, but I got $300 in cash birthday gifts.
Credit card debt (and how you accumulated it) - $0; I pay my cards off regularly.
Student loan debt - $7,500 for a Political Science and Social Policy Degree with a minor in English. I got a full-tuition scholarship, but had small gaps in aid during my first two years because my school required underclassmen to have on-campus housing and a meal plan.
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SECTION TWO: INCOME
Income Progression: I’ve been at this job 9 months, make $67k, and it’s great. The people, the work, the benefits. It’s my first post-college, salaried position. I have pretty much no complaints about it and am hoping to get a merit raise during our summer evaluations.
Main Job Monthly Take Home: $3,400 (paid semi-monthly)
$1200/mo in total taxes (fed, state, local, SSI/med); $1000/mo to 401(k); Employer pays 100% of health premiums.
No other income currently, no parental contributions, etc.
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SECTION THREE: EXPENSES (my portions, I live with a roommate)
Rent - $750/mo. Renewing in May; hoping it stays the same or doesn’t increase dramatically
Retirement/Investment contribution - $540/mo to Roth IRA (401(k) contributions detailed in the Income section).
Savings contribution - $460/mo to sinking funds, $200/mo to General Savings/Emergency Fund
Debt payments - None besides regular payments to my cards
Donations - $80/mo to whatever feels right
Food - ~$500/mo ($300 groceries + <$200 dining out)
Electric - $75/mo
Wifi - $65/mo
Cellphone - $300/yr (Mint Mobile)
Renter’s Insurance - $100/yr
Subscriptions - $8/mo; $7 for Apple Music and $1 for iCloud Storage
Annual Subscriptions - $380/yr; $190 for Credit Card Annual Fees; $165 for ScentBird Subscription; $25 for Google Storage
Gym Membership - $10/mo; $50/yr for Annual Membership Fee
I started on a health journey last June (lost 50+ lbs!). Back then, I was in search of any kind of fitness that I would enjoy and actually go to. I ended up getting a $190/mo membership (2 classes/wk) to a RUMBLE (HIIT Boxing) studio and went 2x a week from June - Nov. In December, I bought a flat-fee holiday package that made my classes cheaper ($19/cls vs $23/cls) and more flexible, so I froze my subscription and got a 30 class package.
In January, I started strength training 4x/wk at Planet Fitness and went down to 1x/week at RUMBLE. I love my current routine, but PF and RUMBLE are both a 35 min walk from my house, and I go to the gym early in the morning. So, I’m considering joining the closer (<10 min walk), but more expensive ($72/mo) gym soon.
I’m still slowly burning through the RUMBLE holiday package and plan to cancel my subscription. I’m hoping they do a summer sale so I can buy another class package. If not, I’ll just buy classes ad hoc after I run out.
No pet, car, or therapy expenses currently.
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SECTION FOUR: MONEY/TRAVEL DIARY
ACCOMMODATIONS
The flight and accommodations for this flight were booked in September after getting an email from Going (formerly Scott’s Cheap Flights) about $500 tickets to Paris the exact weekend of my birthday. I stayed in a Sonder that I also booked back in September for about $480. I bought a $30, 5 GB international eSIM from Airalo. I was able to post on social media, send iMessages, and check my bank accounts with no problems and no extra data needed.
Day 1
Today is payday and the beginning of my week off. I clear my credit cards, invest my Roth deposit, and go to the gym.
After the gym, I pick up last minute toiletries ($45.35) and plane snacks ($21.48). I end up on a wild goose chase looking for a Universal Adapter ($34.39), so I get McDonald's (I wanted a Shamrock Shake) while I’m out ($9.15 - this feels expensive for McDonald's?)
My mom gives me a call around 8pm and asks if I’ve checked my bank account. Today was payday, so I had, but not since early that morning. She gifted me $200! After, I spend three hours retwisting my locs and go to bed around midnight.
Day 1 Spend - $108.37
Day 2
Today is Sims 4 Expansion Pack (and flight to Paris) day! I can’t install the game until 1PM ET. Lame.I do one last check to ensure I have everything I need, transfer my Paris Sinking Fund ($600) into my checking account, and then play the Sims to pass the time. At 4, I take the Regional Rail to the airport.
I breeze through TSA and read Another Country by James Baldwin until boarding begins. Upon boarding, I’m stopped and informed that my carry-on is “too big.” They were clearly picking people at random to move their bags because as the woman walked down the jet bridge with my bag, she rolled it past a man who had the exact same suitcase as me in another color. Annoying.
They don’t give me a chance to take out my laptop and snacks, this is my first time traveling internationally, I triple checked the sizing requirements, so this stressed me out. I was terrified of my bag getting lost. I vent to my best friend about the bag situation; she helps me calm down. Once we’re airborne, I spend the next 6 hours rotating between reading, watching Wakanda Forever, and listening to music.
Day 2 Spend - $0
Day 3 (my birthday!)
We land in Dublin at 8am, and I activate my international eSIM. I see my older brother gifted me $100 via Cash App. Even though it was just a quick layover, being in Ireland on St. Patrick’s Day made me happy. The Irish were teeming with happiness and excitement. I board my second flight and land in Paris at 1pm, finally am reunited with my bag, and get to the section of town I’m staying in via train ($12.18).
While I wait for a friend to arrive on the train from London, I try French McDonalds per the recommendation of my best friend ($14.95 - seriously, why the hell is McDonalds so expensive?)
Friend arrives and we explore Paris! We then stop at a bakery, I grab a pain au chocolat ($1.60) and slip into a bar nearby. My friend lets everyone know it’s my birthday, and they buy us lots of rounds of shots and drinks. My friend closes the tab for the couple of drinks we actually ordered, and we head to a club that’s having a St. Patrick’s Day party around the corner.
I later try to redeem my Starbucks birthday item, but the barista gently lets me know it’s not valid in France. However, he throws in a free refresher and my friend buys me a blueberry muffin. We head back to the hotel so I can freshen up and change into my birthday dress. We take a nap and head back out for the night on the train ($8.96 RT for 2). We have dinner at a delicious restaurant, which my friend pays for.
Our last stop of the night is an Afro-Caribbean spot that has great music and friendly staff. I tell the bartender it’s my birthday and ask for a drink recommendation. He makes some spicy concoction in a gold bowl with peppers. It’s quite delicious but is strong and makes my nose run! The staff gifts me at least two more shots, and I decide to call it quits on alcohol for the night after that. We dance and laugh the night away with the friendly staff, and I pick up the tab before we leave ($27.81).
Day 3 Spend - $65.50
Day 4
My friend has been teasing a surprise and finally reveals it’s Disneyland! I laugh and realize I hadn’t disclosed the rest of my itinerary — I have a Disneyland reservation for Monday (after my friends went home)! However, I booked a non-park hopper ticket for Walt Disney Studios, so I’m excited to be able to experience them both thanks to my friend!
We had a late, drunk night last night so we started the day a bit late. Grabbed a quick brunch ($6.74) and head to Chessy via the train ($19.68). We got Premier Access (skip the line/lightning lane) for a handful of rides ($79.15), I bought some Stitch merch ($21.39), and we got ice cream ($5.35).
After a few hours at Disney, we head back to Paris to meet up with one of my friends from college who also lives in London. He’s a hyperextrovert and is ready to hit the town immediately. We wanted to go to the Eiffel Tower, but missed the last bus and grabbed dinner nearby ($89.96). My friend from high school started feeling a bit sick, so she went back to the hotel and my college buddy and I spend the night bar hopping, dancing, chatting, and eating until 3am ($37.44).
Day 4 Spend - $259.71
Day 5
Both friends head back to London today but at different times. I start the day a bit late after saying goodbye to my high school friend.
My college friend and I grab breakfast at a nearby restaurant ($41.18). After that, we head out to explore an area of the city near the train station so it’s easy for him to board the 5pm train. We grab some pastries and a baguette ($11.66) and set out to explore. We saw the lock bridge, Arc de Triomphe, took goofy photos, visited the Notre Dame restoration exhibit, and danced alongside a drum parade.
On the walk back to my room, I check my email to see I missed the Eiffel Tower climbing tour I scheduled back in September. I go back to the room, let my phone charge, and pay a fee to reschedule the tour ($10.70). I head out to see the Eiffel and other tourists sites via a Sundown Seine river cruise ($8.99 for 4 bus tickets).
After a few hours, I’m beat and head back to the Sonder. I got a Poke Bowl from a French/Hawaiian/Sushi fusion place we passed by last night and some chicken wings ($22.89). I spend the rest of the night relaxing.
Day 5 Spend - $95.42
Day 6
I really want to sleep in, but the Climbing tour doesn’t allow cancellations within 24 hours and charge no-shows. I head out around 9:30 am. Despite being tired and annoyed, the tour was great. I have a lunch Steakhouse reservation at 2:30pm at Disney, so I’m sort of in a rush and happy the tour ends right on time at 12:30. I hop on the train ($10.70 RT tickets) and make it to Disneyland at 1:30 pm.
With an hour before my reservation, I stop into a bunch of stores and buy merch ($70.60). I make my way to The Steakhouse for lunch ($37.44). I am stuffed, so I walk a couple laps around Walt Disney Studios to get a lay of the land, take photos, and walk off lunch before indulging in some shows and rides.
A couple hours go by and I grab some dessert ($4.28) and rent a portable charger ($4.28). I wanted to ride Crush’s Coaster before my dinner reservation, but it had a crazy wait time and premier access sold out for the day, so I buy premier access for and ride Avenger’s Flight Force instead ($12.84), return the portable charger, and head to dinner at Bistrot Chez Remy ($58.83).
I stay until 9:30 pm for the light show, have snacks ($9.63), then head back to the hotel to shower, pack, and sleep.
Day 6 Spend - $208.60
Day 7
I have a protein bar for breakfast, check out at 10am, and grab a final ticket ($12.29) to the airport. I start to feel lightheaded and try to drink some water, but it doesn’t help much. So, I get McDonalds ($8.91) before boarding my flight and feel a lot better. I grab a Kinder ($1.72) from a nearby store because I’d never tried one. Amazing!
I am excited to get home and get back into my normal meal prep and exercise routine. I make it back to Philly at 7pm. I take a shower and go straight to bed.
Day 7 Spend - $22.71
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Week Total - $760.52
Food + Drink - $406.74
Fun / Entertainment - $194.68 (shopping, tour reschedule, premier lanes)
Home + Health - $34.39 (universal adapter)
Clothes + Beauty - $45.35 (last minute toiletries)
Transport - $72.80
Other - $4.28 (portable charger rental)
—
Lastly, reflect on your diary!
While I’d never spend close to this in a normal week, celebrating my birthday in a way I enjoy is very important to me. I’m excited to travel more in the future.
I feel like I spent too much money on individual transport tickets; I should’ve brought the booklet of 10. But $73 for a bunch of days is still pretty cheap. I had a sinking fund of $600 originally, but the cash gifts from my mom and brother increased it to $900.
Overall, Paris was cheaper than I expected. I was worried $600 wouldn’t be enough. I picked up the tab a lot of places since there wasn’t an easy way for us to split the bill in multiple currencies (USD, pounds, euros), and I’m trying to hit the minimum spend on a new credit card. Had I been more willing to figure out bill splitting, I probably could've stayed under $600.
Relatedly - this trip inspired me to revisit my goal of becoming fully fluent in Spanish. French-speakers were visibly irritated when I spoke English (which I wasn’t upset about and expected). I did practice some French (beyond the basics like bonjour and merci) with my sister before the trip, but it always came out sounding like Spanish. So, after the first day, I resorted to starting conversations in Spanish.
If they spoke Spanish, great! However, many were caught off guard and didn’t speak Spanish, so I would then ask, in Spanish, if they spoke English, then converse in English — which made them noticeably nicer. Definitely gonna work on brushing up my Spanish and work towards fluency. I eventually want to learn French and ASL, too.
2023.03.22 11:50 validpain calling out sick
Hi, so this is my first post on reddit ever so sorry if it’s written a little weird… but I’m pretty new at starbucks I think I’ve been working there for a little over a month. So I called out sick this morning because I have a wisdom tooth coming in and it genuinely hurts to talk/drink water. I’ve been just dealing with it but this morning it hurt even worse. To get to the point am I going to get fired or written up? This is my first time doing it ever, I just don’t really know how any of it works
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2023.03.22 02:43 troythedefender Why I'm still bullish long-term despite all the current bearish FUD.
There are plenty of reasons to be concerned about the direction of crypto in the U.S., but I'd like to share the reasons why I remain optimistic and excited for what the future may hold. Let's not forgot all the positive developments that have occurred over the last couple years. What else would you add? What makes you most optimistic about the future?
-In June of 2021 El Salvador became the first country in the world to adopt bitcoin as legal tender.
-In November of 2021 the US congress passed an infrastructure bill that included for the first time ever provisions addressing crypto currency, taxes, and reporting requirements. While controversial, Congress has continued to discuss legislation, with several key representatives providing a pro-crypto voice. In September of 2022 the White House released the first-ever comprehensive framework for the responsible development of digital assets, acknowledging the perceived risks and benefits of crypto.
-In mid 2021 Visa first announced it would begin settling transactions with USDC stable coin. Speaking at the StarkWare Sessions 2023 conference in Tel Aviv, the head of Visa’s crypto operations said the company has been testing how to accept settlement payments from issuers in USDC starting on Ethereum.
-In August 2022 Blackrock, the worlds largest asset manager with $8 trillion in assets under management, partnered with Coinbase to give institutional clients access to Bitcoin. In December of 2022, the CEO of BlackRock predicted crypto's blockchain technology will usher in "the next generation for markets."
-In June of 2022 Solana announced development of its own smartphone to securely store crypto keys and provide seamless dapp integration.
-In early 2022 Los Angelas's former Staple Center became the Crypto.com arena. In mid 2022 the Home of the 76'ers, the former Wells Fargo Arena was renamed the Bankless Arena.
-In 2022 Polygon partnered with many major companies and is being utilized by Starbucks, Disney, Adidas, Stripe, Meta, and Reddit on a number of NFT and customer loyalty projects.
-In October of 2022, BNY Mellon, the oldest bank in the United States, became the first bank in the US to launch its digital custody platform, allowing select clients to safeguard their Ether and Bitcoin holdings.
-In November of 2022 Fidelity announced it would offer Bitcoin and Ether trading to institutional clients. Since then it has begun offering Bitcoin and Eth purchase to its 401k retail customers.
-In November of 2022 it was reported that the JP Morgan wallet was now a registered trademark for cryptocurrency transfers and related services. The United States Patent and Trademark Office granted the application on Nov. 15. That same month, JPMorgan completed its first live cross-border transaction on a public blockchain using the Ethereum layer-two network Polygon, and a modified version of the aave protocol—a DeFi technology.
-In November of 2022 it was reported that Google is working with the Solana Network providing node & validator services.
-In January of 2023 Amazon began working with the Avalanche Network to provide cloud solutions for app-chains.
-In March of 2023 Microsoft was reportedly prepping to release a built-in non-custodial wallet for Microsoft Edge.
-In March of 2023 Polygon and Immutable partnered with a plan to onboard 100 million gamers into web3 in the next two years. These two chains working together are expected to usher in a new era of gaming.
-In March 2023, several major trad-fi banks in the US and Switzerland failed. The thought of the US or global economy and fiat system tumbling is beyond terrifying, but it also highlights the need for de-fi and a reliable, immutable, transparent, self-custody option.
Edit to fix some typos.
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-In June of 2021 El Salvador became the first country in the world to adopt bitcoin as legal tender.
-In November of 2021 the US congress passed an infrastructure bill that included for the first time ever provisions addressing crypto currency, taxes, and reporting requirements. While controversial, Congress has continued to discuss legislation, with several key representatives providing a pro-crypto voice. In September of 2022 the White House released the first-ever comprehensive framework for the responsible development of digital assets, acknowledging the perceived risks and benefits of crypto.
-In mid 2021 Visa first announced it would begin settling transactions with USDC stable coin. Speaking at the StarkWare Sessions 2023 conference in Tel Aviv, the head of Visa’s crypto operations said the company has been testing how to accept settlement payments from issuers in USDC starting on Ethereum.
-In August 2022 Blackrock, the worlds largest asset manager with $8 trillion in assets under management, partnered with Coinbase to give institutional clients access to Bitcoin. In December of 2022, the CEO of BlackRock predicted crypto's blockchain technology will usher in "the next generation for markets."
-In June of 2022 Solana announced development of its own smartphone to securely store crypto keys and provide seamless dapp integration.
-In early 2022 Los Angelas's former Staple Center became the Crypto.com arena. In mid 2022 the Home of the 76'ers, the former Wells Fargo Arena was renamed the Bankless Arena.
-In 2022 Polygon partnered with many major companies and is being utilized by Starbucks, Disney, Adidas, Stripe, Meta, and Reddit on a number of NFT and customer loyalty projects.
-In October of 2022, BNY Mellon, the oldest bank in the United States, became the first bank in the US to launch its digital custody platform, allowing select clients to safeguard their Ether and Bitcoin holdings.
-In November of 2022 Fidelity announced it would offer Bitcoin and Ether trading to institutional clients. Since then it has begun offering Bitcoin and Eth purchase to its 401k retail customers.
-In November of 2022 it was reported that the JP Morgan wallet was now a registered trademark for cryptocurrency transfers and related services. The United States Patent and Trademark Office granted the application on Nov. 15. That same month, JPMorgan completed its first live cross-border transaction on a public blockchain using the Ethereum layer-two network Polygon, and a modified version of the aave protocol—a DeFi technology.
-In November of 2022 it was reported that Google is working with the Solana Network providing node & validator services.
-In January of 2023 Amazon began working with the Avalanche Network to provide cloud solutions for app-chains.
-In March of 2023 Microsoft was reportedly prepping to release a built-in non-custodial wallet for Microsoft Edge.
-In March of 2023 Polygon and Immutable partnered with a plan to onboard 100 million gamers into web3 in the next two years. These two chains working together are expected to usher in a new era of gaming.
-In March 2023, several major trad-fi banks in the US and Switzerland failed. The thought of the US or global economy and fiat system tumbling is beyond terrifying, but it also highlights the need for de-fi and a reliable, immutable, transparent, self-custody option.
Edit to fix some typos.
2023.03.22 02:10 sayknn [H] Crypto(s) (BTC, LTC, etc.) & PayPal & Cashapp [W] Amazon GCs (72% Ł, 75% PayPal) & Best Buy 70% PayPal
Please comment before PM.
1The rates shown above are for Litecoin (Ł) only. For trades with Bitcoin (₿), the rate decreases 1-2% depending on the amount.
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Click here to start a trade.
If you prefer to send chat messages, please use the start trade link first.- I can use any low transfer fee crypto that is not mentioned for a 2% exchange fee.
- Please double-check the username before the trade.
- Minimum trade amount is 50$.
- I will go first if you have a high trade count (100+). Otherwise, contact me if you are comfortable going first.
| Card | Crypto Rate1 (Ł) | Cashapp | Paypal G&S Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amazon US (receipt preferred) | 72% | 75% | 75% |
| Best Buy | 60% | 65% | 70% |
| Target | 55% | 60% | 60% |
| Walmart | 55% | 60% | 60% |
| Apple/iTunes US | 50% | 55% | 55% |
| Steam TR | 50% | 55% | 55% |
| Starbucks | 30% | 40% | 45% |
| T.J. Maxx | 30% | 40% | 45% |
1The rates shown above are for Litecoin (Ł) only. For trades with Bitcoin (₿), the rate decreases 1-2% depending on the amount.
2023.03.21 23:15 BungOnMimosas The way Google Maps is telling me to get to my destination
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2023.03.21 19:24 DisappointedLily The prevalence of sycophants in this forum is astounding.
I am uncertain whether the individuals here are affluent adolescents residing in California's coastal areas, indulging in overpriced Starbucks for breakfast. Nonetheless, it appears that a significant portion of the world's population struggles to make ends meet with a tight budget.
Posts such as "you must relax about the service being down" and "I subscribe to ChatGPT to expedite my work" are beyond the scope of normality for the vast majority of the population. Why is it unreasonable to voice one's dissatisfaction about a premium service that continues to be downgraded and offline, posing security threats resulting in the exposure of account content to other users?
It is not absurd to believe that personally purchasing a tool that enhances productivity and profitability for one's employer will only lead to the expectation that one increases productivity or be replaced.
It matters not whether an individual has purchased several substandard Steam games, enjoyed one, and believes that experimenting with deceptive products is a natural part of life. This viewpoint is erroneous and indicates weakness. One must demand respect and fairness in all aspects of life and adhere to the same standards.
Occasionally, I ponder whether this is a technocracy propaganda forum or simply a repository of numerous individuals indoctrinated by it.
PS: this text was originally writen as an unhinged angry hot take rant and edited by ChatGPT on the form of "highly pretentious prose that reddit nerds fucking love."
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Posts such as "you must relax about the service being down" and "I subscribe to ChatGPT to expedite my work" are beyond the scope of normality for the vast majority of the population. Why is it unreasonable to voice one's dissatisfaction about a premium service that continues to be downgraded and offline, posing security threats resulting in the exposure of account content to other users?
It is not absurd to believe that personally purchasing a tool that enhances productivity and profitability for one's employer will only lead to the expectation that one increases productivity or be replaced.
It matters not whether an individual has purchased several substandard Steam games, enjoyed one, and believes that experimenting with deceptive products is a natural part of life. This viewpoint is erroneous and indicates weakness. One must demand respect and fairness in all aspects of life and adhere to the same standards.
Occasionally, I ponder whether this is a technocracy propaganda forum or simply a repository of numerous individuals indoctrinated by it.
PS: this text was originally writen as an unhinged angry hot take rant and edited by ChatGPT on the form of "highly pretentious prose that reddit nerds fucking love."
2023.03.21 11:41 newswall-org Starbucks’ new CEO Laxman Narasimhan takes over from Howard Schultz (via MarketWatch)
Visit article from MarketWatch (Grade: B+) or alternatively:
More: Starbucks’ new CEO Laxman ... FAQ & Grades I'm a bot
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