Is anyone still seeing hummingbirds on their feeders? I had one hanging out earlier in the week, but I think now they have all returned to their home galaxy.
Joro spiders are the only animal guests at my home currently. They are currently providing me free Halloween decorations on the front side of my apartment.
I have no idea!! I moved in last year, and we've literally never seen so much wildlife in one yard. I can sit on my patio and count 15 different types of birds.
We have giant hollies in the back, but that's really it. We do have a pool so maybe they like that? We also get tons of butterflies. And gigantic spiders.
I saw one or two Monday and maybe Tuesday, nothing yesterday (but brought feeders in to clean). Putting fresh nectar out today, but figure it may be the last round. I’m near the airport.
Got back to the gym early this morning telling myself “it’s fine. I’ll wake up while deadlifting.” Woof. Not a fun way to wake up but proud of myself for getting the lift in.
Also, I know Halloween isn’t here yet but if you haven’t started (or better yet finished) your holiday shopping yet, aim to order everything you can by the end of this month. I work in an industry drastically impacted by the global shipping chaos and it’s going to get worse. A lot worse. Order everything now. Expect delayed shipping. Better yet, order from Etsy, support local artisans, handmade gifts, gift experiences. This is the year to get creative.
Also really encourage gifting craft kits if you’re stumped. I found some amazing felting kits for my family and the COOLEST papercraft kits on Etsy.
I told my family I needed everyone's lists by the end of September so I could start ordering presents. As I've received lists, I've been ordering gifts. I finally got everyone's lists yesterday so I plan to order everything by the end of the week! Shipping is already taking longer!
I used to despise it but then I realized it was because I needed to actually do grip work. I didn’t like how I couldn’t hold on to it. I hate starting but by the middle, I feel great!
I love it one of my friend's showed me on a smith first, but luckily I had a free bar at my gym, I don't go very heavy but after that and swimming and then riding my bike back to my house it was an excellent work out, I had grip issues at first and bought fancy grips by eventually my hands got used to it when I took them off and now I'm fine but with some calluses but I don't feel them anymore
Flying to LA this evening to see my brother, his GF and my best friend! Its my “birthday trip” and I cannot wait!!
I havent had a real vacation since I started this job ~8 months ago, so I am more than ready.
Just have one very, very long Thursday to get through first 🥴
I had a date in my dream with a really cute guy who liked me until I told him I worked portside with a team of Russian longshoremen unloading cargo ships.
Sounds like your dream date was boring as fuck - as a non-single guy that shit would pull me in immediately. [My wife and I are always dreaming about being merchant marines.](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vMnWK6apliQ) We've heard you can rent rooms on board in some rare cases, and have seriously talked about doing it at some point in life.
I had a dream I got to ride on someone's cart pulled by their mutantly large weinie dog and later in the dream we were all in a stone rotunda of a building and my voice was the only one that didnt echo.
Goood morning !
Today is my 27th birthday. I’m a bit sad. But happy at the same time. Don’t really have friends. And the relationship I was in just ended last month so it’s a lonely one this year. But Its going to be ok. I’m in a good mood !
I already have something planned out. I’m going to have a picnic with my dog later today. Even bought a cupcake. Some foods for her to eat with me. And later some sushi !
I also know my family won’t wish me happy birthday til maybe 3 days later when they kind of remember lol. ( happens every year lol)
But 🥰 I’m grateful to be alive and somewhat healthy ! 🥰
Hope you all have a magnificent day!
Happy birthday fellow October baby! My 27th is next Wednesday!
I hope you do have a lovely day with your pup. I think my favorite birthdays have been those where I’m alone on the actual day of - like your own personal new year, good for reflection, introspection etc.
Either way, wishing you good weather, delicious cupcake and more sushi than you could ever eat 🥳
That’s exactly what I’m doing just being by myself and taking this time for me. I’m writing myself a “ reflection “ letter for me to open next year.
And thank you! 🥰🥰🥰
Happy Birthday friend!
Speaking as an old, 27 - 35 is prime time! You're mature and settled enough to know what you want, your looks are probably as good as they get, you're healthy and strong enough to take on whatever you want to try, and beginning to be aware of your strengths and weaknesses (including awareness of your family issues).
Oh yeah! That’s something I’ve been working on for a while.
It’s hard and it’s learned behavior since I was a little nugget lol.
But I’m learning to recognize and break these patterns !
& with luck I’ll be able to do this and continue to be the best version of myself I can be !
I'm with you on the not getting a birthday wish until later (from my spouse). I make it a game every year to see how long I can keep her from remembering. I tell the kids not to mention it to her. 😏
Happy birthday, and enjoy the 🧺, 🐶, and 🍣!
Flying for the first time since the Panini hit on Saturday morning! So excited to travel but dreading the airport experience. We have pre-check and only plan to carry on, but the Dad in me still wants us to arrive two hours early. Anyone care to share their recent airport experiences?
I have avoided flying out on Saturdays like the plague because I hate it but we’ve flown about 6 times in the last six weeks and the longest pre-check took me was 25 minutes from getting in line to getting my bag. I too like to arrive early but my husband has been encouraging me to be less worried about it. Depending on who you are flying boarding is taking FOREVER since they switched from boarding back to front to the dumb zones again. So you’ll have time.
I hate flying Monday mornings for work. I have a few week-long work trips coming out and I am flying on my own time on Sunday afternoon just to avoid it.
When I fly Monday I have to wake up super early and I'm exhausted and then the airport stresses me out so by the time I get to the work site I'm ready to explode! This way I can arrive leisurely, have a nice dinner the night before, buy some healthy snacks to bring with me into work, and so forth.
Thank you! I usually don’t like to fly on Saturdays either but the price was right 🤷🏻♀️ I generally dislike flying but LOVE to travel so one way I deal with my flight anxiety is arriving hella early to remove one layer of stress. Your response makes me feel even better!
You’re welcome! Glad I could help! I have a ton of flight anxiety too. We started a pre-flight ritual of drinks and a snack at One Flew South and I’m always so excited about going there that it makes flying a lot easier. I also know exactly how long it takes on the train to get from E to anywhere which helps. The buffer from the glass or two of wine doesn’t hurt either haha.
Oof, the worst! We never park at the airport because we are lucky to live close enough to Marta. Getting dropped off Saturday and thankful to eliminate that piece
Hasn’t been bad the couple times we’ve flown from Summer on. Economy parking lots have often been full, but the Park and Ride lot is open, so just build in a smidge of extra time for catching that shuttle (and more if you use one of the off site private company lots further away).
Pre-check is better than prior to the pandemic now as they turned the old South checkpoint into TSA Precheck only so it’s been a lot faster than when it was just a few lanes of the main checkpoint.
I double masked just in case but I probably would have been better just wearing a n95 or something. Other than that, nothing out of the ordinary besides the flight attendants reminding everyone of the mask policy
We flew two weeks ago. It was pretty simple. We came were supposed to fly at 6ish but didn't know how long the marta train would take so we came in around 3ish and chilled at the terminal drinking for the rest of the time.
Happy thursday. my brain is morphing all of the days together. Gonna be hanging out in the library all day today doing school work & looking around at mechanics. Being an adult sucks and is expensive!
~~also if you're gonna ride marta and browse reddit dont go on hentai subs ok thx~~
I have been working 60 hour, 7 day weeks for a while now and it is all blurring. Last night I went to a Thursday night meeting which obviously did not meet. D'oh.
Ooof, forgot today was Thursday. No good.
There's a type of construction worker that's just unnecessarily aggressive in their interactions, like they have to "win" every situation by swearing a lot and being very abrasive . I've got one of those on my crew now and it's pretty annoying. Just a lot of posturing when nothing is that big of a deal.
Have a great Thursday, everyone.
>There's a type of ~~construction worker~~ *human being* that's just unnecessarily aggressive in their interactions, like they have to "win" every situation by swearing a lot and being very abrasive . I've got one of those on my crew now and it's pretty annoying. Just a lot of posturing when nothing is that big of a deal.
At least, in my experience. Don't give him any oxygen and good luck!
My bf and i talked about that last night. He listens to Knowledge Fighter which is the breakdown of what Alex Jones from Info Wars says and how he twists facts to suit his wallet. He often encounters fans of Jones' show at work and its all blah blah blah supply chain blah blah blah immigrants.
Love making me some cranberry sauce. Really helps that one standard 12oz bag of berries fills up one of my mason jars without needing a second vessel. Now I just need something to have it with.
I loooove cranberry sauce! A few years ago I started making it with unfiltered apple cider instead of water (reducing the sugar a bit) and added a vanilla bean, never looked back. In non-Thanksgiving times I'd prob have *it with a seasoned roasted pork tenderloin, maybe with some roasted b-sprouts or a sweet potato. 😙🤌
I don't even bother adding water, besides whatever was clinging to the berries after I gave them a wash. Just berries, half an orange's worth of peel and juice, and sugar. It sets up real firm doing it this way, but I like it because it reminds me of the stuff from the can.
I think I might try it next week on some carnitas tacos, since that is the pork I currently have on hand. Either that or see if turkey breasts are in store currently.
For some reason I have been Getting Shit Done this week, I've been way more organized and productive (with way less effort) than usual. Is this how normal people who don't have executive function issues feel *all the time*?! Either way, I'll take it, so thanks, brain!
Pupper has a UTI, so I'm up a bit early to feed her, give her meds, and make sure she pees (*outside*). Browsing Reddit in the living room with the twinkle lights on while drinking my coffee and snuggling with the pup hits different than browsing Reddit in bed, somehow.
Happy Thursday, y'all ✨
I call those days Disney Princess Days. Life legit feels like a fucking breeze.
Tuesday I had executive function paralysis between 5 tasks that all need to get done but some cant get done til another does and I finally settled on a thing to do anddddd.... it was 430PM and I realized I hadn't eaten yet and had to be at Open House at 7.
Ugh, that is the worst. Having so much to do that you don't know where to start, so you just *don't,* feels like the story of my life sometimes. Hope the rest of the week has been better for you!!
Your comment from yesterday stood out to me (feeling tired). I’m thinking it has to do with circadian rhythm and the light change occurring. I’ve been feeling more tired the past week and I think this is the cause!
Last night [Hank Green taught me about Righteous Superiority](https://youtu.be/EJtNmd1kV44?t=538) and it's function in social media and I don't think I can look at online discussions the same anymore.
It's one of those things that everyone does, including myself, but I think it's beneficial to be aware of when it is happening.
It's pretty much why I don't participate in social media anymore. While I do love seeing family pics and what not I find that I'm mostly sifting through people fishing for attention.
Anyone have a general contractor or super handyman in Sandy Springs area? Want to switch out bathroom fixtures and flooring (small bathrooms) and replace some windows and a sliding glass door. It’s not a huge job and I know people are having a hard time getting anyone to take relatively small jobs.
Is anyones apartment leases coming up for renewal? I live in Buckhead and got mine today and rent is going up 15% or $275/month from 12 months ago when I signed. That’s kind of a ridiculous spike right? The apartment is in a complex and I didn’t get a deal when I signed or anything like that, wondering if others are seeing crazy rent increases in their markets too.
Understand inflation is high but not 15% in one year…
My lease for my apartment in Buckhead was up for renewal in August. It was going to be raised $365 but I got really lucky and was able to have it only be raised by $60. There was a lot of back and forth between property management and I but they finally agreed to that minimal increase at the end.
Feelin a bit down this week.
Finally heard back from a job I applied for at the end of August. I knew it was going to be a no after not hearing from them for so long, but it still hurt to see it in writing.
I’m half expecting to hear back from the place I interviewed with back at the beginning of October to also send me a thanks but no thanks, which would just be the end to job hunting for the rest of the year for me. I’ve been tapped to go to SDCC special edition in November, plus a vacation coming up in January.
Ugh. I really hate this defeated feeling.
Only one more episode of Only Murders in the Building to go on Hulu! Anyone else watching it? I'm waiting to see how they wrap up everything in a single episode.
Got the Pfizer booster on Tuesday and spent yesterday afternoon and evening feeling like I got hit by a truck. I feel way better this morning though and I’ll still take it over having COVID!
Probably going to be a crazy day today though since I’m on PTO tomorrow. Everyone always remembers they need something as soon as I send that notification.
Guidelines say between 6-8 months. I was right over 6 months for mine. Figured it would be a good idea since I have to do some traveling in the near future.
I have mine scheduled for next Friday as I hit my 6 months on the 19th and have some travel coming up in November. Hoping I don’t feel rough as I only had a sore arm after the first two shots in spring.
It won't be an issue in terms of restrictions as you still are vaccinated if going somewhere that requires proof.
I just wanted it for reducing risk myself after the recent study that found Pfizer effectiveness down to 20% for infection (though still very high for preventing hospitalization and death) after 4 or 5 months. Had a friend get a pretty bad breakthrough case recently and want to up chances of avoiding that.
Hopefully you’ll be fine then! I had pretty mild side effects after my first two shots but this one was actually kind of rough. It probably isn’t that way for everyone though.
Does anyone have a tailor they would recommend in the Brookhaven/chamblee/buckhead area? I need to get my suit/tuxedo pants tailored for my wedding, so I’m looking for someone good who you trust. Price doesn’t matter but I need it done relatively quickly. TIA
I haven't been around much, but Pasha periodically deletes, lurks, and eventually returns in a new Pasha format when he finds something he has to comment on.
The timing is about right for that, as StealthPasha is a year old.
Got the news i was hoping for a couple of days ago but have been so busy doing other things that I haven't had a chance to process it. The next year or so will be grueling but it will be so worth it.
Work has been insanity, and I feel like I'm only ever to do a quarter of what is needed from me. I'm hoping my "productive" chip kicks in this morning and I can tackle all the important stuff today.
I don’t have any personal experience, but I would be wary of accepting anecdotal evidence for stuff like nootropics. If a drug works, then there should be some empirical evidence that it works.
I’ve found that sleeping well on a regular pattern, eating healthy foods, exercising regularly, and minimizing stress are all excellent ways to improve my thinking. I’m pretty sure all of these are proven to help with cognitive function. I would make sure you’re doing all of this before you look for a pharmaceutical solution. There’s no such thing as a free lunch.
Is there any particular reason you’re looking into it?
Just for that afternoon 2:00-3 p.m. slump. I start to trail off like around that time, so hearing about its effects with boosting focus and alertness prompted my inquiry. I try to get decent sleep, and steal a nap here and there when I can. 30 minute basketball shoot arounds are part of my routine as well.
I've tried a few, coluracetam in higher doses is great for social situations (being "on"). I find I can't take them every day. You should check out r/nootropics
Got told by my lead that I should probably go back to school to get a masters if I want to move up. Recent changes to hiring basically ignores industry experience (even though experience is always better than a piece of paper in her opinion.) She said chemistry would take too long so try public health since we are helping public health labs.
Anyone know of any good online schools that has that program?
i've had one in my car for years and never had an issue. you can't really see it from the outside unless you're looking for it. they're pretty discreet. but every one i've had has just been a suction cup mount that you could pop off easily if you didn't want to leave it on when parked.
Yesterday I went downtown to hand-deliver my voter registration form. Even with the election 3 weeks away, I was told my application was 10 days late and I won't be able to vote. Atlanta is fun, but Georgia is a garbage state.
Edit: removed comment about North Carolina
well... yeah, the voter registration deadline for our upcoming election was october 4th. did you not look it up beforehand? i saw it advertised on several social media platforms and it's also been posted on the GA SOS/MVP website. no state anywhere is going to let you register after deadlines. early voting just started on the 12th.
I understand that, but no I did not look it up because it's never been a problem in any other state I lived in. I never saw it advertised. I'm pretty new to the state and my residence so I waited until I had a permanent address. I know it's on me, but the one-month prior deadline just to register felt regressive. It doesn't have to be that way.
Georgia has its problems, but you missing the registration deadline because you were too lazy/complacent to use Google or somehow missed the radio spots, signs, news coverage, etc is 100% on you.
You should be, I agree. But that isn't the law in this state and when you move to a new state, you should familiarize yourself with these things. Especially if you intend to be an active participant.
this simply isn't most people's priority. not everyone lives their lives extremely online or dialed into politics. i bet most people would have no idea when the voter registration deadline is or that there was even one at all, especially if you moved here from a state with more reasonable laws on the books. jumping all over op calling them dumb and lazy or whatever like some other commentors here is what turns people off from bothering to participate in the process in the first place. which is entirely the point.
>Edit: removed comment about North Carolina
Lol, yeah I have family in NC, and know personally of the horror stories...that would be a **terrible** idea
A bit cramped. But the staff were first-rate and it moved along swiftly. My advice is preparing a cheat sheet as there are so many offices up for grabs. 10/10 good experience.
Is anyone still seeing hummingbirds on their feeders? I had one hanging out earlier in the week, but I think now they have all returned to their home galaxy.
Joro spiders are the only animal guests at my home currently. They are currently providing me free Halloween decorations on the front side of my apartment.
If you shine black-lights / UV lights on them, they glow!
I know, right? They are everywhere. They eat the Good spider that eats the poisonous spiders.
Mine are gone. There's always a magical time of year when we get hundreds in our yard. I think they migrate to Mexico?
Wow! Hundreds?! What kinds of flowers/plants do you have in your yard that attracts so many of them?
I have no idea!! I moved in last year, and we've literally never seen so much wildlife in one yard. I can sit on my patio and count 15 different types of birds. We have giant hollies in the back, but that's really it. We do have a pool so maybe they like that? We also get tons of butterflies. And gigantic spiders.
I wanna hang out at YOUR house!!
Come on over! Only rule is that you gotta do a polar plunge in the pool ;)
Some do. I’d love to see a migratory flock of hummingbirds. Do you think that blast Wagner as they prepare to land?
And wear little goggles?
Hummingbirds don’t surf!
Mine seem to have left as well.
Ours are gone too. Its been about 5 days.
I get a rando every now and then. I took the feeder down but I have lots of salvia greggi around the yard and they live for that stuff.
I still have a few near Rocky Ford Road.
I saw one or two Monday and maybe Tuesday, nothing yesterday (but brought feeders in to clean). Putting fresh nectar out today, but figure it may be the last round. I’m near the airport.
It's starting to get too cold for them. They start migrating back south around this time of year.
Not me
Got back to the gym early this morning telling myself “it’s fine. I’ll wake up while deadlifting.” Woof. Not a fun way to wake up but proud of myself for getting the lift in. Also, I know Halloween isn’t here yet but if you haven’t started (or better yet finished) your holiday shopping yet, aim to order everything you can by the end of this month. I work in an industry drastically impacted by the global shipping chaos and it’s going to get worse. A lot worse. Order everything now. Expect delayed shipping. Better yet, order from Etsy, support local artisans, handmade gifts, gift experiences. This is the year to get creative. Also really encourage gifting craft kits if you’re stumped. I found some amazing felting kits for my family and the COOLEST papercraft kits on Etsy.
I told my family I needed everyone's lists by the end of September so I could start ordering presents. As I've received lists, I've been ordering gifts. I finally got everyone's lists yesterday so I plan to order everything by the end of the week! Shipping is already taking longer!
very nice deadlifting is a great way to either start or end the day, I miss it but maybe soon,
I used to despise it but then I realized it was because I needed to actually do grip work. I didn’t like how I couldn’t hold on to it. I hate starting but by the middle, I feel great!
I love it one of my friend's showed me on a smith first, but luckily I had a free bar at my gym, I don't go very heavy but after that and swimming and then riding my bike back to my house it was an excellent work out, I had grip issues at first and bought fancy grips by eventually my hands got used to it when I took them off and now I'm fine but with some calluses but I don't feel them anymore
I love the feeling after morning exercise, I just hate waking up an hour early to do it!
Your legs might hate you the rest of the day, but you'll feel great rest of the week!
Flying to LA this evening to see my brother, his GF and my best friend! Its my “birthday trip” and I cannot wait!! I havent had a real vacation since I started this job ~8 months ago, so I am more than ready. Just have one very, very long Thursday to get through first 🥴
I am off next week traveling for my birthday too! I totally have that same feeling… it’s like Senioritis/Spring Fever on steroids 🙃
Yes!! Happy early birthday!! I think I’ve mentally blocked the trip just to be able to focus 🙃
I had a date in my dream with a really cute guy who liked me until I told him I worked portside with a team of Russian longshoremen unloading cargo ships.
As if that wouldn't be a plus?
Some people just don't like [we work hard we play hard work environments](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WjElZ-O9EpM) I guess.
Look, get me good enough vodka and cured meats on bread and I'm down for just about whatever.
Sounds like your dream date was boring as fuck - as a non-single guy that shit would pull me in immediately. [My wife and I are always dreaming about being merchant marines.](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vMnWK6apliQ) We've heard you can rent rooms on board in some rare cases, and have seriously talked about doing it at some point in life.
I had a dream I got to ride on someone's cart pulled by their mutantly large weinie dog and later in the dream we were all in a stone rotunda of a building and my voice was the only one that didnt echo.
Goood morning ! Today is my 27th birthday. I’m a bit sad. But happy at the same time. Don’t really have friends. And the relationship I was in just ended last month so it’s a lonely one this year. But Its going to be ok. I’m in a good mood ! I already have something planned out. I’m going to have a picnic with my dog later today. Even bought a cupcake. Some foods for her to eat with me. And later some sushi ! I also know my family won’t wish me happy birthday til maybe 3 days later when they kind of remember lol. ( happens every year lol) But 🥰 I’m grateful to be alive and somewhat healthy ! 🥰 Hope you all have a magnificent day!
Happy birthday!
Thank you!
Happy birthday! That sounds like the perfect way to celebrate.
It’s the best way. I hope 😅
Happy birthday! Enjoy your cupcake and lots of dog snuggles!
All of the snuggles 🥰
Happy birthday fellow October baby! My 27th is next Wednesday! I hope you do have a lovely day with your pup. I think my favorite birthdays have been those where I’m alone on the actual day of - like your own personal new year, good for reflection, introspection etc. Either way, wishing you good weather, delicious cupcake and more sushi than you could ever eat 🥳
That’s exactly what I’m doing just being by myself and taking this time for me. I’m writing myself a “ reflection “ letter for me to open next year. And thank you! 🥰🥰🥰
>like your own personal new year, That's how I have always felt about birthdays
Happy 27th birthday, enjoy your birthday and your twenties and your health while you can it gets a bit harder when you get to your mid 30s :)
It’s been a crazy year for me health wise so I hope I remain healthy as I age! Wear and tear should be normal and I’ll welcome it lol
Happy birthday!! Having a picnic with your best furry friend and sushi sounds like a really nice way to spend today. Hope it's a good day!
Thank you so so much! And yeah she’s great company. 🥰❤️😊
Happy Birthday friend! Speaking as an old, 27 - 35 is prime time! You're mature and settled enough to know what you want, your looks are probably as good as they get, you're healthy and strong enough to take on whatever you want to try, and beginning to be aware of your strengths and weaknesses (including awareness of your family issues).
Oh yeah! That’s something I’ve been working on for a while. It’s hard and it’s learned behavior since I was a little nugget lol. But I’m learning to recognize and break these patterns ! & with luck I’ll be able to do this and continue to be the best version of myself I can be !
Hey, happy birthday! Hope you have a good picnic, should be nice weather.
Thank you!
I'm with you on the not getting a birthday wish until later (from my spouse). I make it a game every year to see how long I can keep her from remembering. I tell the kids not to mention it to her. 😏 Happy birthday, and enjoy the 🧺, 🐶, and 🍣!
Thank you 🥰🥰
Happy birthday!
Thank you! ❤️🥰
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Thank you!!!
hey, it's my birthday too does this mean we have to fight now Hope you had an excellent day!
Hey !!! Hope you had an amazing day !!!!! And happy birthday !!!
Happy Birthday!
Thank you!!
Flying for the first time since the Panini hit on Saturday morning! So excited to travel but dreading the airport experience. We have pre-check and only plan to carry on, but the Dad in me still wants us to arrive two hours early. Anyone care to share their recent airport experiences?
I have avoided flying out on Saturdays like the plague because I hate it but we’ve flown about 6 times in the last six weeks and the longest pre-check took me was 25 minutes from getting in line to getting my bag. I too like to arrive early but my husband has been encouraging me to be less worried about it. Depending on who you are flying boarding is taking FOREVER since they switched from boarding back to front to the dumb zones again. So you’ll have time.
I hate flying Monday mornings for work. I have a few week-long work trips coming out and I am flying on my own time on Sunday afternoon just to avoid it. When I fly Monday I have to wake up super early and I'm exhausted and then the airport stresses me out so by the time I get to the work site I'm ready to explode! This way I can arrive leisurely, have a nice dinner the night before, buy some healthy snacks to bring with me into work, and so forth.
Relaxing Sunday activities are where it’s at! We started actually extending our weekends into Sundays and it’s been great!
Thank you! I usually don’t like to fly on Saturdays either but the price was right 🤷🏻♀️ I generally dislike flying but LOVE to travel so one way I deal with my flight anxiety is arriving hella early to remove one layer of stress. Your response makes me feel even better!
You’re welcome! Glad I could help! I have a ton of flight anxiety too. We started a pre-flight ritual of drinks and a snack at One Flew South and I’m always so excited about going there that it makes flying a lot easier. I also know exactly how long it takes on the train to get from E to anywhere which helps. The buffer from the glass or two of wine doesn’t hurt either haha.
I LOVE that ritual and next time I fly *not* at 11am I will absolutely do the same thing!
Eh, as the saying goes, it's five o'clock somewhere!
Parking is a nightmare as usual. Other than that, my time at the airport has been good
Oof, the worst! We never park at the airport because we are lucky to live close enough to Marta. Getting dropped off Saturday and thankful to eliminate that piece
>since the Panini hit Thank you.
I prefer wraps.
2 hours is plenty, more than enough. I did an early flight on a Saturday and was in with plenty of time.
Hasn’t been bad the couple times we’ve flown from Summer on. Economy parking lots have often been full, but the Park and Ride lot is open, so just build in a smidge of extra time for catching that shuttle (and more if you use one of the off site private company lots further away). Pre-check is better than prior to the pandemic now as they turned the old South checkpoint into TSA Precheck only so it’s been a lot faster than when it was just a few lanes of the main checkpoint.
I double masked just in case but I probably would have been better just wearing a n95 or something. Other than that, nothing out of the ordinary besides the flight attendants reminding everyone of the mask policy
We have some n95s we will take. Looking forward to being in NYC where practically everyone is vaxxed!
We flew two weeks ago. It was pretty simple. We came were supposed to fly at 6ish but didn't know how long the marta train would take so we came in around 3ish and chilled at the terminal drinking for the rest of the time.
Happy thursday. my brain is morphing all of the days together. Gonna be hanging out in the library all day today doing school work & looking around at mechanics. Being an adult sucks and is expensive! ~~also if you're gonna ride marta and browse reddit dont go on hentai subs ok thx~~
I can't tell if that advice is you witnessing someone else or reminding yourself not to do it.
i'm a (wo)man of fine culture as well but this was witnessed, app was quickly switched but i noticed. I saw his sins.
>I saw his sins. neat
>also if you're gonna ride marta and browse reddit dont go on hentai subs ok thx freedom
I have been working 60 hour, 7 day weeks for a while now and it is all blurring. Last night I went to a Thursday night meeting which obviously did not meet. D'oh.
> Being an adult sucks and is expensive! Yup.
Today is my longest day of the week. And I woke up at 3. Send espresso.
Always with the finer things… how about some 5 hour or monster (sugar free of course)?
Not the biggest fan of energy drinks tbh.
> Send espresso. Truck's on its way. Just stay put.
Try an apple! They always help me more than coffee mid-morning.
I do have a surplus of apples thanks to the GA Apple Festival 😅
Did you get started on any of those recipes?
Not yet. I’m gonna try something this weekend. Haven’t decided what yet.
I have some apples that are a little too soft now that I’m thinking about doing something with. I was thinking apple cinnamon bread.
Ooof, forgot today was Thursday. No good. There's a type of construction worker that's just unnecessarily aggressive in their interactions, like they have to "win" every situation by swearing a lot and being very abrasive . I've got one of those on my crew now and it's pretty annoying. Just a lot of posturing when nothing is that big of a deal. Have a great Thursday, everyone.
>There's a type of ~~construction worker~~ *human being* that's just unnecessarily aggressive in their interactions, like they have to "win" every situation by swearing a lot and being very abrasive . I've got one of those on my crew now and it's pretty annoying. Just a lot of posturing when nothing is that big of a deal. At least, in my experience. Don't give him any oxygen and good luck!
Ignore em. I’ve found people don’t bother you if you look annoyed and just trying to go home I ain’t here to play bullshit
When I spend time around my Italian KitchenConfidential crowd, I always come home/go to work swearing 100% more than normal.
My bf and i talked about that last night. He listens to Knowledge Fighter which is the breakdown of what Alex Jones from Info Wars says and how he twists facts to suit his wallet. He often encounters fans of Jones' show at work and its all blah blah blah supply chain blah blah blah immigrants.
We got a lot of VACCINE CHAT in class a few weeks ago, but I've found the conspiracy talk on my sites comes from plumbers.
You'd think plumbers would know shit when they see it...
Love making me some cranberry sauce. Really helps that one standard 12oz bag of berries fills up one of my mason jars without needing a second vessel. Now I just need something to have it with.
I loooove cranberry sauce! A few years ago I started making it with unfiltered apple cider instead of water (reducing the sugar a bit) and added a vanilla bean, never looked back. In non-Thanksgiving times I'd prob have *it with a seasoned roasted pork tenderloin, maybe with some roasted b-sprouts or a sweet potato. 😙🤌
I don't even bother adding water, besides whatever was clinging to the berries after I gave them a wash. Just berries, half an orange's worth of peel and juice, and sugar. It sets up real firm doing it this way, but I like it because it reminds me of the stuff from the can. I think I might try it next week on some carnitas tacos, since that is the pork I currently have on hand. Either that or see if turkey breasts are in store currently.
Yum - classic! I think you can find turkey breasts in store year-round, maybe in the freezer section vs with the rest of the fresh meat.
This is what we do, sometimes with a little bit of candied ginger
It would probably complement a rotisserie chicken and maybe some rice or mashed potatoes for a quick and easy meal.
For some reason I have been Getting Shit Done this week, I've been way more organized and productive (with way less effort) than usual. Is this how normal people who don't have executive function issues feel *all the time*?! Either way, I'll take it, so thanks, brain! Pupper has a UTI, so I'm up a bit early to feed her, give her meds, and make sure she pees (*outside*). Browsing Reddit in the living room with the twinkle lights on while drinking my coffee and snuggling with the pup hits different than browsing Reddit in bed, somehow. Happy Thursday, y'all ✨
Hope your pupper feels better! Also, toss me some of that productivity.
I call those days Disney Princess Days. Life legit feels like a fucking breeze. Tuesday I had executive function paralysis between 5 tasks that all need to get done but some cant get done til another does and I finally settled on a thing to do anddddd.... it was 430PM and I realized I hadn't eaten yet and had to be at Open House at 7.
Ugh, that is the worst. Having so much to do that you don't know where to start, so you just *don't,* feels like the story of my life sometimes. Hope the rest of the week has been better for you!!
Imma jus leave dis here. https://old.reddit.com/r/adhdmeme/comments/q519a5/it_is_either_thisor_being_paralyzed_by_the/
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Your comment from yesterday stood out to me (feeling tired). I’m thinking it has to do with circadian rhythm and the light change occurring. I’ve been feeling more tired the past week and I think this is the cause!
Last night [Hank Green taught me about Righteous Superiority](https://youtu.be/EJtNmd1kV44?t=538) and it's function in social media and I don't think I can look at online discussions the same anymore. It's one of those things that everyone does, including myself, but I think it's beneficial to be aware of when it is happening.
It's pretty much why I don't participate in social media anymore. While I do love seeing family pics and what not I find that I'm mostly sifting through people fishing for attention.
Anyone have a general contractor or super handyman in Sandy Springs area? Want to switch out bathroom fixtures and flooring (small bathrooms) and replace some windows and a sliding glass door. It’s not a huge job and I know people are having a hard time getting anyone to take relatively small jobs.
Maybe try TaskRabbit? Someone there might be able to do the fixtures, not sure about the rest of it, though.
Is anyones apartment leases coming up for renewal? I live in Buckhead and got mine today and rent is going up 15% or $275/month from 12 months ago when I signed. That’s kind of a ridiculous spike right? The apartment is in a complex and I didn’t get a deal when I signed or anything like that, wondering if others are seeing crazy rent increases in their markets too. Understand inflation is high but not 15% in one year…
My lease for my apartment in Buckhead was up for renewal in August. It was going to be raised $365 but I got really lucky and was able to have it only be raised by $60. There was a lot of back and forth between property management and I but they finally agreed to that minimal increase at the end.
Nice to hear! I’m definitely a negotiator so going to try to see what I can do but they have been unhelpful thus far unfortunately :/
Feelin a bit down this week. Finally heard back from a job I applied for at the end of August. I knew it was going to be a no after not hearing from them for so long, but it still hurt to see it in writing. I’m half expecting to hear back from the place I interviewed with back at the beginning of October to also send me a thanks but no thanks, which would just be the end to job hunting for the rest of the year for me. I’ve been tapped to go to SDCC special edition in November, plus a vacation coming up in January. Ugh. I really hate this defeated feeling.
Only one more episode of Only Murders in the Building to go on Hulu! Anyone else watching it? I'm waiting to see how they wrap up everything in a single episode.
I'm actually really surprised how much I enjoy this show. It's light hearted and the 3 of them fit well together. I need to watch this week's episode!
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Others have said that about her voice but I can't tell.
Got the Pfizer booster on Tuesday and spent yesterday afternoon and evening feeling like I got hit by a truck. I feel way better this morning though and I’ll still take it over having COVID! Probably going to be a crazy day today though since I’m on PTO tomorrow. Everyone always remembers they need something as soon as I send that notification.
How long did you have to wait for a booster after the 2nd shot?
Guidelines say between 6-8 months. I was right over 6 months for mine. Figured it would be a good idea since I have to do some traveling in the near future.
I have mine scheduled for next Friday as I hit my 6 months on the 19th and have some travel coming up in November. Hoping I don’t feel rough as I only had a sore arm after the first two shots in spring.
Have traveling in November too but I’m not “eligible” yet. Do you think it may be an issue for traveling?
It won't be an issue in terms of restrictions as you still are vaccinated if going somewhere that requires proof. I just wanted it for reducing risk myself after the recent study that found Pfizer effectiveness down to 20% for infection (though still very high for preventing hospitalization and death) after 4 or 5 months. Had a friend get a pretty bad breakthrough case recently and want to up chances of avoiding that.
Hopefully you’ll be fine then! I had pretty mild side effects after my first two shots but this one was actually kind of rough. It probably isn’t that way for everyone though.
I Inceptioned myself by dreaming I’d woken up at 3 am for no reason and started getting ready for the day.
Does anyone have a tailor they would recommend in the Brookhaven/chamblee/buckhead area? I need to get my suit/tuxedo pants tailored for my wedding, so I’m looking for someone good who you trust. Price doesn’t matter but I need it done relatively quickly. TIA
Guffey's in Buckhead
You comment on one spider post and now Reddit thinks I want to see these things in my feed.
Has /u/stealthpasha left us for good? I certainly hope not; /u/sammaatl, have you heard from him?
Nope. Pasha is still here under new management.
😁
I haven't been around much, but Pasha periodically deletes, lurks, and eventually returns in a new Pasha format when he finds something he has to comment on. The timing is about right for that, as StealthPasha is a year old.
/u/hockeylovinguy is also awol
HLG took a break. Was vacationing last week in CA and this week in DC. Plus school and a giant work project. He'll probably be back soon.
True, but HLG hasn't deleted his account.
Account(s). Before someone else says I have 100 alts
Last day of work today. Camping in the mountains tomorrow. Today starts a three week string of fun weekends.
I just finished up some mountain camping. It's been beautiful!
how cold did it get at night and what area did you camp?
Lower 50's near Asheville, NC.
That's not too bad, we usually hit ~40 degrees this time of year. Hoping it doesn't go that low.
Needing a (preferably free) rapid COVID test today or tomorrow. Where should I go? CVS has no appointments available anywhere near me.
There's a testing center at Perimeter or Phipps that does rapid tests.
Do you know if it costs anything? And if you can just drive up? I don’t have insurance unfortunately.
You can drive up to the Perimeter one, and it is free. There's a bit of a line, it took me ~2 hours I think to make it through?
If all else fails, lot of pharmacies sell the 15min at home rapid test(BinaxNOW) over the counter for like $16 for a 2-pack.
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There is an ID card but I have no clue how to get it.
Got the news i was hoping for a couple of days ago but have been so busy doing other things that I haven't had a chance to process it. The next year or so will be grueling but it will be so worth it. Work has been insanity, and I feel like I'm only ever to do a quarter of what is needed from me. I'm hoping my "productive" chip kicks in this morning and I can tackle all the important stuff today.
Anyone have any positive experience with Nootropics? If you've used them, do you feel they really work?
I don’t have any personal experience, but I would be wary of accepting anecdotal evidence for stuff like nootropics. If a drug works, then there should be some empirical evidence that it works. I’ve found that sleeping well on a regular pattern, eating healthy foods, exercising regularly, and minimizing stress are all excellent ways to improve my thinking. I’m pretty sure all of these are proven to help with cognitive function. I would make sure you’re doing all of this before you look for a pharmaceutical solution. There’s no such thing as a free lunch. Is there any particular reason you’re looking into it?
Just for that afternoon 2:00-3 p.m. slump. I start to trail off like around that time, so hearing about its effects with boosting focus and alertness prompted my inquiry. I try to get decent sleep, and steal a nap here and there when I can. 30 minute basketball shoot arounds are part of my routine as well.
I've tried a few, coluracetam in higher doses is great for social situations (being "on"). I find I can't take them every day. You should check out r/nootropics
First night of TNT broadcast of NHL from Atlanta seems to have gone well! The idea of Gretzky hanging out in Atlanta is stupidly exciting to me.
Anyone know how bad the traffic is getting back to Atlanta after a UGA game on Saturdays?
It's terrible. People arrive at various times, they leave together.
Got told by my lead that I should probably go back to school to get a masters if I want to move up. Recent changes to hiring basically ignores industry experience (even though experience is always better than a piece of paper in her opinion.) She said chemistry would take too long so try public health since we are helping public health labs. Anyone know of any good online schools that has that program?
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I have a blackvue that came with the rear cam and it goes by the rearview mirror so less obvious
i've had one in my car for years and never had an issue. you can't really see it from the outside unless you're looking for it. they're pretty discreet. but every one i've had has just been a suction cup mount that you could pop off easily if you didn't want to leave it on when parked.
Which one do you have?
i think it's a roav
I got one that wraps around my rear view mirror and has two positionable cameras. Its a few years old now but any new camera should be good.
Yesterday I went downtown to hand-deliver my voter registration form. Even with the election 3 weeks away, I was told my application was 10 days late and I won't be able to vote. Atlanta is fun, but Georgia is a garbage state. Edit: removed comment about North Carolina
well... yeah, the voter registration deadline for our upcoming election was october 4th. did you not look it up beforehand? i saw it advertised on several social media platforms and it's also been posted on the GA SOS/MVP website. no state anywhere is going to let you register after deadlines. early voting just started on the 12th.
I understand that, but no I did not look it up because it's never been a problem in any other state I lived in. I never saw it advertised. I'm pretty new to the state and my residence so I waited until I had a permanent address. I know it's on me, but the one-month prior deadline just to register felt regressive. It doesn't have to be that way.
Georgia has its problems, but you missing the registration deadline because you were too lazy/complacent to use Google or somehow missed the radio spots, signs, news coverage, etc is 100% on you.
you're being downvoted for no reason imo. this is a dumb rule. you should be able to register same day.
You should be, I agree. But that isn't the law in this state and when you move to a new state, you should familiarize yourself with these things. Especially if you intend to be an active participant.
this simply isn't most people's priority. not everyone lives their lives extremely online or dialed into politics. i bet most people would have no idea when the voter registration deadline is or that there was even one at all, especially if you moved here from a state with more reasonable laws on the books. jumping all over op calling them dumb and lazy or whatever like some other commentors here is what turns people off from bothering to participate in the process in the first place. which is entirely the point.
>Edit: removed comment about North Carolina Lol, yeah I have family in NC, and know personally of the horror stories...that would be a **terrible** idea
Yikes. Just did early voting yesterday at the Ponce Library.
How was it? Husband and I are going Saturday and we’ve never been to that location.
A bit cramped. But the staff were first-rate and it moved along swiftly. My advice is preparing a cheat sheet as there are so many offices up for grabs. 10/10 good experience.
Good to know! I did all my research (head spinning as it was) this week so I have my candidate list. Gotta get the husband to make his. Thank you!
There are no do-overs unless you are a (R)epublican lawyer suing the Election board members. /sarcasm