Tuesday, January 31, 2017

Looking for advice with what feels like chronic fatigue/tiredness and pain, feeling kind of hopeless.

I want to preface this by saying I have no formal diagnosis for chronic fatigue or pain. I've never posted here before but I'm having a difficult time in a transition period in my life finding more concrete advice to help me. People with chronic illnesses are the ones I think would most understand me right now, but I don't want to be offensive or out of line in thinking our issues might be similar. Please let me know if this is an inappropriate place to post this.

I have long dealt with anxiety and depression, and every therapist I've been to has cited my sleep issues as a symptom of the depression. I have a hard time falling asleep, I wake up dozens of times a night, I toss and turn, and I have to stay in bed for almost 11 hours to feel even slightly rested. I have headaches all the time no matter how much water I drink, I'm constantly tired, it feels like a struggle to do anything outside of the energy I put out going to work. Up until now I guess I had just become accustomed to the idea of dealing with chronic tiredness and somehow didn't even think it might be that extraordinary until about 6 months ago. It feels like so many people complain about tiredness in everyday life that I didn't think anything was wrong with me.

But as I've started working after graduating from college last May, I've struggled significantly more. I have a degree in sign language interpreting and had a flare up of tendonitis while I was in school (about ~2 years ago). It improved mildly after a little while of resting my arms every night and icing them and taking some pain meds, but that all felt like a short term solution. I've had issues ever since and they've only gotten worse since I graduated and started working a few hours shy of a full time interpreting gig doing an internship. It's become clear that something is wrong and my body can't take this much repetitive movement because I've had low-level constant pain since and it now flares up doing things outside of work that I used to consider mundane like videogames, scrolling on my phone, lifting a few plastic bags of groceries, holding my arms up in the air to brush my hair, etc. I mainly interpret for college level classes and even though I essentially got the same winter break as the students (around a month off), I still experienced pain throughout despite the fact that I wasn't working, didn't have my computer so I wasn't playing games or typing, wasn't cooking for myself (visiting family so they insisted on it), and sleeping in every day.

The few doctors I've been to have just told me to stop doing whatever it is that is causing the pain, but that will precipitate a major life change for me, making it impossible to get a job in the field I studied for. I've tried to counteract it by cutting out all non-work related activity I can, changing the way I interact with all my daily activities. I was just starting to play ice hockey and stopped because it required too much of my arms with shooting and stick handling. I've had to stop sewing (even though I only do it occasionally) because it bothers my arms and hands too much. I've cut a lot of my time playing videogames and have started buying pre-cut vegetables at the store to avoid spending time repetitively cutting the small pieces to make dinner. I find that I can't even get through mixing a box of cake batter without needing to take a break. I space out how I brush my hair so I don't have to have my arms up in the air as long.

I'm afraid I've injured myself irreparably and/or I will have to keep cutting out every activity I love just to not be in pain as much. I'm afraid I'll be in pain for the rest of my life, and I'm just looking for some validation that maybe this is what I'm experiencing so I can at least have a name to put to it. Some suggestions for activities that don't use the arms would also make me feel less like I'm sort of failing at everything.



Submitted February 01, 2017 at 12:47AM by milkflower http://ift.tt/2kPpPT6

You're so ungrateful! Do you want me to send you to a third world country so you can see how lucky you are?

Often followed by: I think I will do that..

This was not said jokingly and often after I/we complained about pretty much anything, mainly cooking.

Wonder if the 3rd worlders would have at least not treated me/us like s**t.



Submitted February 01, 2017 at 12:48AM by calxit http://ift.tt/2jTBwXS

33 [F4M] Louisiana/Anywhere - Looking for intelligence, friendship, and maybe more.

So, I'm 33. Female. Born and raised in Louisiana. I love my home state, but love to travel as well. I'm red-headed, tattooed, and bespectacled. I love indie music and documentaries, cooking and bourbon tasting, HBO dramas and reading history books, museums and am a HUGE college football fan.

I'm friendly and gregarious, honest and kind, funny and intelligent. I work hard and can hold my own. I'm well rounded, and love to talk about current events as much as I'd love to chat about the CFP (Man, did Clemson ever beat the living shit out of Ohio State this year or what?).

You are: at least 29 or so, friendly, smart, witty, and capable of holding up your end of the conversation. Tell me about yourself.



Submitted February 01, 2017 at 12:50AM by suddenstatic http://ift.tt/2jTBtLN

I'm 6'6... What are my options?

Hello r/vandwellers

I'm an avid traveler/hiker/explorer and I have been to many countries which made me wonder why I haven't explored my own country that much! And the best way to do that is with a van! The only negative is that I'm 6'6 so don't think I would really be able to stand in any of the vans I see featured on this sub.

Biggest concerns -Being able to stand or be semi comfy while cooking/doing things in van. -Finding a bed that fits for me that will fit in the van that still allows room for other essentials.



Submitted February 01, 2017 at 12:56AM by LongandLanky http://ift.tt/2jUQ77R

I heard Michael J. Fox is getting his own cooking show...

The show is called, "Shake and Bake".



Submitted February 01, 2017 at 01:01AM by Brenaldo17 http://ift.tt/2jTFX4W

Dysphoria when Good things happen? [Ramble]

It's always been like this for me. Whenever something good happens in my life, I feel the worst. Or when I do something that should be good for me, I feel terrible in my head.

Lately I've been taking a turn in my life, ultimately for the better. I've been seeing a gender therapist, I'm getting a new job, I've been exercising, cooking. I mean, I'm generally in a better mood. But, now, when something triggers the dysphoria, it comes in 10× worse.

I think it could be that all the good stuff just contrasts the negative so damn much... It's holding me back. I could be something greater, but, every. single. time...

I get off my ass and start doing stuff, my brain's like, "Oh yeah, you like feeling good? Too bad no matter how much you do, you'll never be satisfied. You'll never be a real woman. Try and be a real man again, because that worked out so well, huh?"

It's like I can't just be happy for once. It's a constant cycle. Do good, feel good for a bit then crash, feeling bad and doing bad, work my way back to doing good, rinse repeat. I don't know, I'm sick of it... I'm just sick of it.

I'm not going to give up, but, damn, does it suck. I know it won't get better if I don't try, but, I almost want to give up. It'd sure be easier. I'd hate every second of it but it's less work. Fighting my own thoughts is harder than anything I've done in my life. I want to just give in.

Every day I struggle to figure out how to beat it. I know I'm not alone in that regard, but, how do you deal with it?



Submitted February 01, 2017 at 01:05AM by Kit-K http://ift.tt/2jUEJch

Casually Explained: Dating (feat. You Suck At Cooking)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aZGEQuj4ooY

Submitted February 01, 2017 at 01:07AM by arrogant_elk http://ift.tt/2jTDlEn

Work Place Potluck, What should I make?

What is a good dish to make for a work potluck for about 20 people?

I have 5 lbs of chicken, 10 lbs of swai fillets and 4 lbs of ground beef.

What are some dishes that you have on your mind? I am Cantonese by the way.

Options:

  • Meatballs

  • Chicken Tikka Masala

  • Pot stickers

  • Fish Tacos



Submitted February 01, 2017 at 12:09AM by nel_wo http://ift.tt/2kPbsya

19 [M4F] Florida - I just woke up one day and I knew... What I was never sure of with you.

Hello all! I've been feeling a bit down having no one to talk to being an introverted extrovert and all. I'm looking to make a few friends who won't ghost me all of the sudden, and maybe something more from there? (Between 18 and 25 please!)

I'm currently a sophomore at school majoring Computer Science (and maybe Math) with a huge interest in Technology, Mathematics and Science (Chemistry and Biology). I plan to either go find a job right after my Bachelors or continue school to get my Masters Degree in Cyber Security.

In my free time, I love listening to music (some of my favorite artists are listed below), browsing youtube, doing DIY/fixing, cooking and playing games mainly on my 3DS (Pokemon and Zelda).

Artists

  • Coldplay
  • Maroon 5
  • One Republic
  • The Script
  • The Fray
  • Ingrid Michaelson
  • Imagine Dragons

I also watch some Movies/T.V. shows here and there, but I'm usually a drama/rom-com guy. :P

Tv Shows:

  • House MD
  • Babylon 5
  • Seinfeld

Movies:

  • 500 Days of Summer (Watched it four times already. It's that good.
  • The Notebook
  • The Breakfast Club

I'm a pretty shy guy and might have a bit of trouble trying to keep a conversation going -- but once you get to know me, things tend to go a bit smoother.

I have a kik, skype and discord -- so if you've reached this far PM me, and we'll see where this goes!

(If you know what the title is referencing -- please please please PM me.)Hello all! I've been feeling a bit down having no one to talk to being an introverted extrovert and all. I'm looking to make a few friends who won't ghost me all of the sudden, and maybe something more from there? (Between 18 and 25 please!)

I'm currently a sophomore at school majoring Computer Science (and maybe Math) with a huge interest in Technology, Mathematics and Science (Chemistry and Biology). I plan to either go find a job right after my Bachelors or continue school to get my Masters Degree in Cyber Security.

In my free time, I love listening to music (some of my favorite artists are listed below), browsing youtube, doing DIY/fixing, cooking and playing games mainly on my 3DS (Pokemon and Zelda).

Artists

  • Coldplay
  • Maroon 5
  • One Republic
  • The Script
  • The Fray
  • Ingrid Michaelson
  • Imagine Dragons

I also watch some Movies/T.V. shows here and there, but I'm usually a drama/rom-com guy. :P

Tv Shows:

  • House MD
  • Babylon 5
  • Seinfeld

Movies:

  • 500 Days of Summer (Watched it four times already. It's that good.
  • The Notebook
  • The Breakfast Club

I'm a pretty shy guy and might have a bit of trouble trying to keep a conversation going -- but once you get to know me, things tend to go a bit smoother.

I have a kik, skype and discord -- so if you've reached this far PM me, and we'll see where this goes!

(If you know what the title is referencing -- please please please PM me.)



Submitted February 01, 2017 at 12:12AM by throwstersara http://ift.tt/2jBqfKV

DIY programmable chiller/sous vide

So I love cooking sous vide but because of my work/work out schedule I get home super late and I've found myself not using it as often as I would like but I found a solution to this. If enough people are interested in my set up I'll do a detailed write up but I just thought I'd throw this out here to see if anyone was interested in doing something similar.

Basically the set up is, programmable wall plugs that i can control from anywhere with my phone, an electric cooler, and my immersion circulator.

So I've worked out how long it takes for the electric cooler to get to a food safe temp (35 F) and that the immersion circulator I have can go from 35 to cooking temp in under 15 minutes and so I just program the cooler to shut off and the circulator to turn on based on the time I'll be home for dinner and how long it takes to cook whatever I'm cooking.

I just thought I'd post this because this seems like a unique solution to possibly a unique problem but I couldn't really find anyone who did something similar so I thought it might help someone out.



Submitted February 01, 2017 at 12:17AM by Xeunieus http://ift.tt/2jUIxdB

Semi Urgently Looking For A Couch To Crash On Tonight

Sorry if this is not allowed on this subreddit! I had poor communication with my hostel that I have been staying at long term with for the past couple months and I am without a bed until Sunday. I am a twenty one year old American (Male) over in New Zealand for my eighth month of my Working Holiday Visa. The hostel dorms appear to be rather full for the next few days with the Guns n Roses performance as well as some other things going on. I could offer some cooking/ stories of my travels/ If and only you insist thoughts on the current state of the States! I have already reached out to the Couch Surfing Community as well as some facebook pages with no avail. Hope to find someone here!



Submitted February 01, 2017 at 12:20AM by luke1342 http://ift.tt/2jTrWEG

Frugal Date Night Ideas?

My husband and I have instituted a date night to spend some quality time together each week, but we're on a very strict budget. So far we've been renting movies for free from the library, but there's only so many movies you can watch. I'm looking for some other ideas. I've browsed some older posts from this sub, but wasn't really excited by the answers. For example, cooking a meal at home was suggested a lot. I don't enjoy cooking to begin with and loathe my kitchen, so not so fun for me. Also, lots of ideas were for the day time but our dates are at night after we get off work.

Thanks guys.



Submitted February 01, 2017 at 12:42AM by jacyerickson http://ift.tt/2jUtbFQ

How do you brulé with fruit?

I don't even know if you can brulé this, but maybe there's a way?

I made a bread pudding with some pear cut into it. When I was burning the sugar, the pieces of pear sticking out burnt black. But if I burned it any less, the sugar wouldn't brulé. I tried all different distances and amounts of flame.



Submitted January 31, 2017 at 11:10PM by msminnamouse http://ift.tt/2jBlVvf

33 [M4F] In search of Wittle

Yes you, the little princess that has alluded me for so long or missed my other posts. Im hoping to find you now or soon. I will leave this post up for abit.

Me: 33, tall, bearded, tattoed (but not scary tattoo's), thin but built ish and white with a dash of red in my beard, so part ginger hehe. I have many hobbies, reading, making wooden jewelry, chainmail jewelry, cooking, making beard oils. And other things. I live in Colorado. Is there any littles in Colorado? This is not a deal breaker though.

Kinks you'll have to ask, but not pee, poo, or blood , just ,,, just no.

You. Cute, of course, short, no doubt, hoping thinner then me.. and actually talk! One word resposes after 2 days.... -.- sorry if this sounds odd or out of place.

If you seem interest please pm me something cute (not a pic), ur kik, please have u in your kik pic or something your Little heart likes, because i do. I do love to share pics, all the time, its fun, sunsets, projects im working on, beautiful pictures of nature and other odds and ends. Safe pics all the time. I reserve the other kinds for when the time is appropriate. And or warranted. No random below the belt pics. Daddies dont just flash willie nillie. That's just rude. Mmmk

If i dont respond right away, my apologies ma'am, im either asleep or at work and will get to you as soon as possible. I swear. Thank you.

A Daddy in need.



Submitted January 31, 2017 at 11:13PM by Dragonman84 http://ift.tt/2kp7oaq

TIFU on Taco Tuesday

For those who do not know, there are Taco Tuesdays in some restaurants in the US where you get cheaper tacos every Tuesday.

So, I am at work and thinking about getting some lunch. I decide to go to a place nearby which doesn't have great tacos but they are a bang for your buck on Tuesday. I go to this place, ask for 5 tacos and also ask the server to add some salsa. The server does not tell me that that is habanero salsa before putting it on my tacos. I take the tacos and the first bite fucks the shit out of me. I somehow mange to finish the tacos with a sip of water after bite.

Fast forward 8 hours, I finish my workout and do not feel like cooking. I call my friend to see if he wants some tacos at a nearby place which has really good tacos. He says he is down and we both meet at the restaurant. We order our food and are waiting for it. So this restaurant will take your order and call your name once your food is ready. I am from India and have a pretty uncommon Indian name. My friend asks me if the restaurants here pronounce my name correctly and I say they do most of the times and then make a joke that when they don't, I take a shit there and do not flush so next time they do not repeat the mistake.

We both get our tacos, eat our food and have some conversation. By the time I finish my food, the habanero salsa from the morning starts showing its true colors and I feel like taking a shit pretty soon. I keep on talking to my friend for a few minutes when we decide to leave and I tell my friend that I will take a shit and he can leave which he does.

I run to the bathroom and there is a lady changing the trash bags. I ask her to get out asap as my shit is almost hanging. She says something to me while leaving which I don't pay attention to because my mind is involved in something else. I take a shit, feel a lot better, wipe my ass and get up to flush. THE FLUSH DOES NOT WORK. I try it a few times to get nothing except to see my shit floating there. I check the valve in case it is closed but there is no success. Then I realize that the woman probably thought I was going to take a piss and she asked me not to worry about the flush while leaving. I try to look for a cup or something in which I can fill up some water from the sink and let go of my shit but there is nothing. I decide to take a piss to see if that helps but it just scatters the shit everywhere in the toilet. I open the door sneakily to see if the cleaning lady is still there so that I can talk to her and get some water from somewhere to clean my mess up. She is nowhere to be seen. I do not know what to do so I finally decide to run from the place never to return. I go out, sit in my car, drive as fast as I can to get away from the place leaving my shit there thinking would the same had happened if I had not made the joke to my friend about taking a dump and not flushing.

TL;DR Had habanero salsa in lunch, went to a restaurant for dinner, the habanero did its job and I had to go take a shit at the restaurant, the flush did not work, had to run from the place leaving the shit floating in the toilet never to come back to that place.



Submitted January 31, 2017 at 11:17PM by valar_doharis http://ift.tt/2jU8wSc

19 [M4F] Florida - I just woke up one day and I knew... What I was never sure of with you.

Hello all! I've been feeling a bit down having no one to talk to being an introverted extrovert and all. I'm looking to make a few friends who won't ghost me all of the sudden, and maybe something more from there? (Between 18 and 25 please!)

I'm currently a sophomore at school majoring Computer Science (and maybe Math) with a huge interest in Technology, Mathematics and Science (Chemistry and Biology). I plan to either go find a job right after my Bachelors or continue school to get my Masters Degree in Cyber Security.

In my free time, I love listening to music (some of my favorite artists are listed below), browsing youtube, doing DIY/fixing, cooking and playing games mainly on my 3DS (Pokemon and Zelda).

Artists

  • Coldplay
  • Maroon 5
  • One Republic
  • The Script
  • The Fray
  • Ingrid Michaelson
  • Imagine Dragons

I also watch some Movies/T.V. shows here and there, but I'm usually a drama/rom-com guy. :P

Tv Shows:

  • House MD
  • Babylon 5
  • Seinfeld

Movies:

  • 500 Days of Summer (Watched it four times already. It's that good.
  • The Notebook
  • The Breakfast Club

I'm a pretty shy guy and might have a bit of trouble trying to keep a conversation going -- but once you get to know me, things tend to go a bit smoother.

I have a kik, skype and discord -- so if you've reached this far PM me, and we'll see where this goes!

(If you know what the title is referencing -- please please please PM me.)



Submitted January 31, 2017 at 11:27PM by throwstersara http://ift.tt/2jBAdff

An OMAD story from a couple of years ago. Looking for motivation to get on it full time again.

I was living in LA with my girlfriend (my wife now, hell yeah) and being around all of the super fit, attractive people had me feeling pretty self conscious. I'm 6'1 and was around 230lbs at the time. I've never been super overweight, but living in LA makes 30 pounds look like fifty. Anyway, I was doing some research and found an interview with an actor who played in the movie Rock N Rolla (great guy Richie film, btw). When asked how he lost so much weight for the role (as a drug addict, heroin chic look, I suppose), he said he ate a can of tuna and a bit of vegetables every day for about six months. Only drank water and coffee or something similar.

So I started doing it. Within three months, I had lost about 35 pounds, at 26, it was the lightest I had been in my adult life. I was feeling amazing. Only thing is, I was only doing it for about a week at a time. The rest of the month, I'd be eating whatever I wanted: stuff high in carbs, tons of sugar, whatever. I was still losing weight.

Then we moved back home to a small town in North Carolina, and I slowly went back to my normal diet. Then it got worse. I was eating a ton of fast food and rarely cooking. I've been slowly trying to clean myself up over the past month or so, and while I'm feeling better, I'm not looking it. I weighed myself the other day and was 240lbs. The heaviest I've ever weighed.

That said, I'm looking to get back to it, and I think I'm gonna start a daily vlog to keep myself in check.

Anywho, thanks for reading. Wish me luck!



Submitted January 31, 2017 at 11:28PM by bellyfold http://ift.tt/2kp1w0J

30[f4m] looking to chat with someone cool

I like scary movies, cooking, 420 friendly, video games, making new friends and chatting with people not just cause I'm bored, lonely, or unhappy with a spouse which seems to be a common thing here.

Tell me something you're passionate about, your hobbies, or even just about your day.



Submitted January 31, 2017 at 11:31PM by temporary_insanity_ http://ift.tt/2keXwxj

Do you drink Milk? Pour some on your cereal? Use it for cooking? Congratulations, you are a racist! (i'm not kidding)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vCF2eSKJcSc

Submitted January 31, 2017 at 11:37PM by GodEmperorPePethe2nd http://ift.tt/2jBhBMz

Roommate won't respect space, amongst other things

tl;dr Roommate moves my things out of my kitchen drawer for her stuff. We argue; come to awkward draw. Moves my things again a few months after argument. On fence to confront as I want her to cooperate when I break the lease early.

I moved into this apartment I found on Craigslist last August. Since then, I have consistently butted heads with one of my roommates (there are three of us). Let's call her M and the other roommate is P.

M has lived in the apartment for over 4 years and acts like she has a seniority over me and P because of this. The apartment is rather tiny for three people, particularly the kitchen (which is where the issue comes in). For context, I have one over the counter cabinet and one drawer that are for my things and share two under the counter cabinets with P. P has the same cabinet/drawer allocation. M has two over the counter cabinets, two under counter, and two drawers for her things. She insists on separate cooking/eating/dining things. This apparently is divvying things up fairly. The only things we share are cups, and this is a stretch. A couple of months ago, M moved some things out of my one drawer because I didn't fill the it to capacity according to her. She then proceeded to fill this drawer with various items of hers. I told her I didn't respect that she had done that, and in response she said it was stupid that I had this space and wasn't using it. I said I understood but if she needed space, but she could have just asked me (I also have a shelf in the fridge that P asked if it was okay to put things on because she didn't have much room on hers and I said it was fine, as long as she understood that when I had more groceries, they would take precedent). I don't appreciate what M did, nor when she tried to deflect my confrontation to things I was doing that bothered her (i.e. I didn't clean well enough when it was my turn for the kitchen/living room/bathroom, etc - unrelated to the current issue). She gets angry that we can't apparently read her mind for the things that bother her (didn't realize we couldn't change/turn on the thermostat without her permission first, even if someone else is home before her and turns it on). The conversation ended with her not budging and me leaving in tears because of frustration. Her things remained in my drawer and I had to rearrange my stuff to fit in the already limited space I have.

Flash forward to now, things are okay between us. We chat a bit when we see each other but don't go out of our ways to talk. Things seemed to cool down after our last argument in October over her expectations. I keep my head down, keep to myself, clean my parts of the apartment when it's my turn, and make sure to always clean up after myself.

This morning, I wake up for work and I find that she has removed a larger item in the drawer and replaced it with more of her things. I put that item back and move her things to her cabinets, where they were before, but came home from work to find my things tossed in my cabinet and her things back in. It's absolutely ridiculous to me that she thinks this is okay. Regardless I pay more rent then her, there should be a fair split amongst the three of us. This is in addition to her passive aggressiveness that is driving me insane. She seems uninterested in reaching a compromise for anything and honestly, it feels like she just wants our money so she has cheaper rent rather than actually having roommates.

I consider myself an accommodating, respectful person, and I admit I am on the more introverted side and hate confrontation, but P is also experiencing the same thing, so I know it's not just me. I hate that I'm so quiet about this because it really does bother me, but I am trying to balance this with the fact that I want to leave in the spring (breaking the lease early) and I want her to cooperate when it comes to accepting a replacement. Any attempt to talk has her deflect things back on what I'm doing wrong with no acknowledgement that she may be in the wrong about some things. I'm trying to pick and choose my battles carefully given my leaving in a few months. I honestly don't know what to do in this situation.

Sorry for the long post, needed to rant.



Submitted January 31, 2017 at 11:40PM by _dercrimedog http://ift.tt/2kpMffT

19 [M4F] OH- Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Friendship! (Long Term Friends/FWB+More?)

Beginner Note - Beyond all else I'm looking for someone who's just as interested in me as I am them. Someone who isn't afraid to dish out effort and receive it right back. - Let's start out as friends. I'm completely open to anything beyond friends/FWBs. I'm not looking to rush into anything and I ask you'd respect that. (And possibly discuss with me at some point your desires/what you're looking for!) - Open to meet ups if the situation is right!

———————————————————————————

Good evening, all you Redditors! Thank you in advance for reading my post.

I'm here , searching for those who want something beyond a one night conversation. Thoughtful, heart to heart, down to earth conversation is highly desired. I'm searching not only for a long term friend, but also for someone I can connect with, share my life with and hopefully share a memory or two with. There's nothing better than waking up and talking to that one person you KNOW will put a smile on your face. I hope that you'll connect with something I write here and that we in turn can connect together.

I'm a child of the Midwest USA. Suburban City life surrounded by the occasional country time has been the norm for me. As someone fresh out of high school and into their first year of higher education, I'm actively working towards a purpose. Sometimes,however, I feel like I'm on the journey alone. People move, friendships end, people leave and life changes. I'm searching for someone to not only fill the void, but to also grow with, connect with and hopefully allow me to make them smile.

I made the decision in early November last year, to devote my life to public service. For as long as I can remember, I've had a desire to not only help others, but to also serve my community and make an impact on the world. The pay often times sucks, the condition can be nasty and sometimes the community you work in can be dangerous. However, in my mind, the hardships are worth it. The AF Pararescue special forces unit has a motto. The creed they follow every day is "So that others may live". I know for a fact there's a 95% chance I'll never join (or be allowed in due to uncontrollable circumstances) the military. However, I plan to follow that creed for as long as I live.

Fitness is another big keystone in my life. Working in a physical public service field requires you to be as physically fit as possible. A year an a half ago I was 80 lbs overweight and at one of the lowest points in my life. Today I've dropped the entirety of that weight and am actively working to build back up with the goal of gaining as much strength and minimal fat as possible before the summer. Currently I'm on the 5/3/1 BBB program which I am to stick with before perhaps switching to full on powerlifting in the years ahead. Fitness has not only helped me physically but also mentally. Confidence is everything, and I'm happy to say it improves it.

In terms of hobbies I actively enjoy watching my favorite sports (Football and Soccer), reading, seeing a new movie (War of the planet of the apes anyone?), Playing video games (Currently BF1 on the PS4), cooking and spending time out doors (Winter is holding that back). Keeping an open mind to new opportunities and passions is important to me.

While not a requirement, I would very strongly prefer that those I talk to be single. For your sake and for mine, I would like to avoid any unwanted drama. I've had too many bad experiences with unsuspecting SOs or people not telling me ahead of time. So please, for everyone's sanity!

In terms of actual conversation topics, I'm sure there's something in common between us (I'd STRONGLY prefer there'd me). If you've actually read this far, I'd say there's a good chance i have a few thoughts turning inside your head. I, personally am open to discussing anything and everything, no matter the topic. I am always here to help, give advice, comfort and simply chat whenever possible. I personally do not care if our conversations are clean or dirty. If however you'd like to flirt, take it slow!

I'm going to end my post here in order to avoid driving your eyes insane. If by any chance you are interested in chatting I have but one request. All I ask of you is that I'm the subject of your PM you include the keyword/safeword REDDIT. That will let me know you took the time to read my post. In the body of your post please include any basic information you're willing to give me and possibly your contact information.

Thanks for reading and hope to hear from you!!

P.S I'm 5'7, 155lbs with a stocky but lean build. Brown hair, Brown (I think) eyes and in good shape :) gym is my life!



Submitted January 31, 2017 at 11:55PM by Mobsteroids http://ift.tt/2jttIjI

Couples of r/LD, tell me about yourselves!

  1. How did you meet?

  2. Are there any shared hobbies that helped get to know your s/o? Like playing a game, watching a show, or cooking together?

  3. Barriers to closing the distance?

  4. [extra rambling appreciating little things about your s/o goes here]

Here's mine:

  1. We (21M/20F) met on tumblr about 3 years ago, we'd skype every now and then but I only realized how attracted I was to her last February when we called each other for a week every day. Here we are about to celebrate our first year together!

  2. Neither of us are huge gamers although I do play league of legends occasionally -- she's not a huge fan. Anyways, we just finished watching all 12 seasons of greys anatomy (about 8 straight days worth) and we just started watching scandal. She's seen both shows already but she loves rewatching them.

  3. Well, graduating school and paying off loans is a significant barrier -- and I haven't even started graduate school yet, so that's going to be a pain. And applying for a Canadian visa as an American!! That one is years away, but I've done a bit of research and it's emotionally/physically taxing.

  4. Her friend pointed out one night that she kind of acts like a mom which I think it really cute. She always asks stuff like "Did you have your morning coffee? Did you forget the keys in the car? Did you..." she always seems to make sure the little inconveniences are out of the way to make everyones day just a little bit better.



Submitted February 01, 2017 at 12:03AM by K_Northwood http://ift.tt/2jBmkh8

6 years in marketing/business, and it's not for me...what next?

As usual, I'll try to keep this short. I've worked at a couple of marketing agencies in branding/digital marketing/social media since college. I feel like I've always struggled, I sometimes have a hard time focusing/getting work done on time, and my boss recently told me that he didn't see in me the "passion for project management" that he hoped for. I'm struggling to keep up with the work load while my colleagues around me make it look like a breeze. I also struggle with anxiety, and this work situation where I feel like I'm failing instead of succeeding is not helping.

I finally went to a doctor to test and see if I had ADHD or something that's impeding my ability to work quickly and accurately. Results came back saying I'm very bright, I do seem to have a little trouble focusing for long periods of time, but nothing so severe as ADHD. Doctor says "it's possible you're just not in the right work environment for you to succeed."

So...now what? I'm clearly super unhappy (and have been for a while) at work, and I'm considering a career change. But to what? I'm creative, love food and cooking, photography, writing...but I struggle with quick turnaround times, I'm not very detail oriented, and have a hard time multitasking. I know I'm smart and capable, but the fast-paced, numbers-first, project managing, not-as-creative-as-I'd-hoped-for position in digital marketing is making me feel stressed and burnt out.

Anyone with a similar experiences? Or advice? How to start from scratch to figure out what, exactly, I would enjoy doing as a career, and could actually succeed at?



Submitted February 01, 2017 at 12:03AM by klar971 http://ift.tt/2kpbOOJ

Cooking

http://ift.tt/2kp6x9R

Submitted February 01, 2017 at 12:04AM by vidsonly http://ift.tt/2jBtody

19/M4F/OH- Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Friendship! (Long Term friends) (18+)

Beginner Note - Beyond all else I'm looking for someone who's just as interested in me as I am them. Someone who isn't afraid to dish out effort and receive it right back. - Please be 18+! Your age beyond 18 does not matter to me!

———————————————————————————

Good evening, all you Redditors! Thank you in advance for reading my post.

I'm here , searching for those who want something beyond a one night conversation. Thoughtful, heart to heart, down to earth conversation is highly desired. I'm searching not only for a long term friend, but also for someone I can connect with, share my life with and hopefully share a memory or two with. There's nothing better than waking up and talking to that one person you KNOW will put a smile on your face. I hope that you'll connect with something I write here and that we in turn can connect together.

I'm a child of the Midwest USA. Suburban City life surrounded by the occasional country time has been the norm for me. As someone fresh out of high school and into their first year of higher education, I'm actively working towards a purpose. Sometimes,however, I feel like I'm on the journey alone. People move, friendships end, people leave and life changes. I'm searching for someone to not only fill the void, but to also grow with, connect with and hopefully allow me to make them smile.

I made the decision in early November last year, to devote my life to public service. For as long as I can remember, I've had a desire to not only help others, but to also serve my community and make an impact on the world. The pay often times sucks, the condition can be nasty and sometimes the community you work in can be dangerous. However, in my mind, the hardships are worth it. The AF Pararescue special forces unit has a motto. The creed they follow every day is "So that others may live". I know for a fact there's a 95% chance I'll never join (or be allowed in due to uncontrollable circumstances) the military. However, I plan to follow that creed for as long as I live.

Fitness is another big keystone in my life. Working in a physical public service field requires you to be as physically fit as possible. A year an a half ago I was 80 lbs overweight and at one of the lowest points in my life. Today I've dropped the entirety of that weight and am actively working to build back up with the goal of gaining as much strength and minimal fat as possible before the summer. Currently I'm on the 5/3/1 program which I aim to stick with before perhaps switching to full on powerlifting in the years ahead. Fitness has not only helped me physically but also mentally. Confidence is everything, and I'm happy to say it improves it.

In terms of hobbies I actively enjoy watching my favorite sports (Football and Soccer), reading, seeing a new movie (War of the planet of the apes anyone?), Playing video games (Currently BF1 on the PS4), cooking and spending time out doors (Winter is holding that back). Keeping an open mind to new opportunities and passions is important to me.

While not a requirement, I would very strongly prefer that those I talk to be single. For your sake and for mine, I would like to avoid any unwanted drama. I've had too many bad experiences with unsuspecting SOs or people not telling me ahead of time. So please, for everyone's sanity!

In terms of actual conversation topics, I'm sure there's something in common between us (I'd STRONGLY prefer there'd me). If you've actually read this far, I'd say there's a good chance i have a few thoughts turning inside your head. I, personally am open to discussing anything and everything, no matter the topic. I am also always here to help, give advice, comfort and simply chat whenever possible.

I'm going to end my post here in order to avoid driving your eyes insane. If by any chance you are interested in chatting I have but one request. All I ask of you is that I'm the subject of your PM you include the keyword/safeword REDDIT. That will let me know you took the time to read my post. In the body of your post please include any basic information you're willing to give me and possibly your contact information.

Thanks for reading and hope to hear from you!!

P.S I'm 5'7, 155lbs with a stocky but lean build. Brown hair, Brown (I think) eyes and in good shape :) gym is my life!



Submitted February 01, 2017 at 12:06AM by Mobsteroids http://ift.tt/2kpW5P3

My Revenge story

So this one time I was just sitting in my house watching some Planet Dolan videos on my couch with some popcorn. My sister was in her room and my dad was napping. So I searched some ideas for cakes (I love cooking) then all of a sudden my sister comes screaming down the hall saying "HELP...HELP!" And I freak out and say "Whats wrong?!" "DAD WONT WAKE UP!" So I dash outta the room and speed down the hallway to my dad's room/mom's room. What I saw was a lot of blood and fake organs. I screamed and shook my dad. Then all of a sudden he gets up and screams "ARHHHHGGGG!!!!" And I started running while my sister was laughing her ass off. So the next day when they woke up they went to the bathroom and water splashes all over them while I jump out of the tub and pour a whole bag of flour all over them. That still makes me laugh to this day.



Submitted January 31, 2017 at 08:18PM by chainmailboom1 http://ift.tt/2jB83ku

19 [M4F] Florida - I just woke up one day and I knew... What I was never sure of with you.

Hello all! I've been feeling a bit down having no one to talk to being an introverted extrovert and all. I'm looking to make a few friends who won't ghost me all of the sudden, and maybe something more from there? (Between 18 and 25 please!)

I'm currently a sophomore at school majoring Computer Science (and maybe Math) with a huge interest in Technology, Mathematics and Science (Chemistry and Biology). I plan to either go find a job right after my Bachelors or continue school to get my Masters Degree in Cyber Security.

In my free time, I love listening to music (some of my favorite artists are listed below), browsing youtube, doing DIY/fixing, cooking and playing games mainly on my 3DS (Pokemon and Zelda).

Artists

  • Coldplay
  • Maroon 5
  • One Republic
  • The Script
  • The Fray
  • Ingrid Michaelson
  • Imagine Dragons

I also watch some Movies/T.V. shows here and there, but I'm usually a drama/rom-com guy. :P

Tv Shows:

  • House MD
  • Babylon 5
  • Seinfeld

Movies:

  • 500 Days of Summer (Watched it four times already. It's that good.
  • The Notebook
  • The Breakfast Club

I'm a pretty shy guy and might have a bit of trouble trying to keep a conversation going -- but once you get to know me, things tend to go a bit smoother.

I have a kik, skype and discord -- so if you've reached this far PM me, and we'll see where this goes!

(If you know what the title is referencing -- please please please PM me.)



Submitted January 31, 2017 at 10:14PM by throwstersara http://ift.tt/2kOBhOK

want to get jacked, completely confused

I'm sick of getting my ass kicked. My dad was a personal trainer for 20+ years and a body builder that placed nationally but he barely talks to me and whenever I ask him questions he just gives me vague answers about routine and eating right.

I've been trying to read online but everything I read contradicts eachother or is just vague bullshit. I enrolled in a weight lifting class in school (which just started yesterday) but its literally nothing, the teacher just told us to lift weights and track our progress and thats the entire class, its only 45 minutes a day 3 days a week. People dont get in good shape working out 45 minutes a day 3 days a week.

On top of this, i dont even know if I have proper form or not, but I feel like I don't. My entire body aches.

I feel like I should get a personal trainer just once or twice but I feel like thats still a waste of money. As I stated earlier everything I read seems contradictive and indecisive. If I can get a good routine, I'll stick to it. I also know literally nothing about cooking and dont know where to start. I'm sick of being a skinny pussy. I'm currently 24 and 5 10 and 165 pounds.

Sorry to come here and bitch, I am completely frustrated right now, but I was wondering if anyone could point me in the right direction of how to start getting in better shape.



Submitted January 31, 2017 at 10:23PM by Cozzafrenz http://ift.tt/2kp0Icu

Sample Goblinoid War Camp breakdown

Inspired by the image of the War Camp on page 51 of Volo's Guide to Monsters, here's a sample breakdown of a War Camp.

Sample Goblinoid Army:

  • X 1 Hobgoblin Warlord p. 187, CR 6, 2300 XP
  • X 1 Hobgoblin Devastator CR 4, 1100 XP
  • X 24 Hobgoblin Captain p. 187, CR 3, 700 XP
  • X 4 Bugbear Chief p. 33, CR 3, 700 XP
  • X 1 Hobgoblin Priest of Maglubiyet P. 348 CR 2, 450
  • X 1 Hobgoblin Iron Shadow CR 2, 450 XP
  • X 36 Bugbear p. 33, CR 1, 200 XP
  • X 1 Goblin Boss p. 166 CR 1, 200 XP
  • X 192 Hobgoblin p. 187, Cr ½, 100 XP
  • X 143 Goblin p 166, CR ¼, 50 XP
  • X 12 Worgs p. 341, CR ½, 100 XP
  • X 3 Carrion Crawlers p. 37, CR 2, 450 XP
  • X 36 Dire Wolves p.321 CR 1, 200 XP

Dwellings:

  • x1 Command Center/Officers quarters
  • x32 Barracks/lodges (15x10 ft, 6 Hobgoblins per cabin)
  • x36 tents (10x10 feet, 8 Goblins per tent)
  • x10 Bugbear Dens (4 bugbears per den)

Total Monsters: 455 (horde)

Organization:

Hobgoblins:

24 Squads of 8 Hobgoblins + 1 Captain per squad (4/24 Squads = Dire Wolf Calvary)

Goblins

  • Alpha Squad: ‘Boss Goblin + 11 Bodyguards’
  • Beta Squad: x12 Goblin Calvary (Spears & Worgs)
  • Gamma Squad: x12 Goblin Infantry (Scimitar)
  • Delta Squad: x12 Goblin Ranged (Short bow)

96 Goblins are support workers:

  • x60 Gathering / Stealing / Hunting / Trapping
  • x14 Cooking
  • x12 Maintenance & Animal handling
  • x10 are ‘pariah’ tending latrines, scrubbing etc.

Bugbears

x4 Squads of 8 Bugbears led by a chief (9)

Base Defense:

  • 10 ft high Palisade Walls
  • x4 40 ft high watchtower (9 mile view/ 1 & ½ hexes)

3 shifts of 8hrs (Sleeping/Active duty/training, eating, socializing)

Command Center:

  • Warlord (General)
  • Hobgoblin Devastator
  • Priest of Maglubliyet
  • Iron Shadow
  • 2 Squad of 8 Hobgoblins +2 Captains
  • 1 Goblin Boss + 11 Goblins

Supply carts x4 are guarded by 1 Squad of Hobgoblins in shifts of 8 hrs (2 Hobgoblins at each cart) Guarding at all times (3 Squads assigned)

x4 Watchtowers have 1 Squad of Hobgoblins at all times (3 Squads Assigned)

x4 Gates are Guarded by a pair of Hobgoblins at all times (3 Squads Assigned)

2 Squads of Bugbears laze away (18)

Raiders: (Out looking for things to capture & kill)

  • 7 Squads of Hobgoblins (2x Direwolf Calvary, 2x Range, 3x Melee)
  • 2 Squads of Bugbears
  • 2 Squads of Goblins (Gamma & Delta)

On Patrol

  • x2 Squads of Direwolf Calvary
  • Goblin Beta Squad Worg Calvarly


Submitted January 31, 2017 at 10:28PM by Mtlguy http://ift.tt/2jBetjC

You suck at cooking

https://youtu.be/HuC5JgIW-9U

Submitted January 31, 2017 at 10:29PM by bobn118 http://ift.tt/2kp6o6f

TIFU by poisoning food.

This happened 40 minutes ago. No throwaway because fuck it.

I am a late high school kid who works at a popular, orange themed fast food restaurant in the southeast United States. I usually just stick to myself, enjoying the nice side money and getting fat off of the 50% discount.

Today I was cooking on the line and this gentleman drove into our drive thru with a big, truck, the kind you buy because it's panhandle Florida and you're having a crisis so you gotta hide that dick size. Anyway, he asked our server if we could make his food fresh. She replied that all of our food is made to order.

He immediately retorts "No you don't." And then continues to tell her she's just bullshitting and trying to fuck him over. Now, I may be an introverted little shit working at a fast food restaurant, but if anyone here has been to this place, they would know we absolutely make our shit to order. I wasn't having it.

I'm a passive aggressive smartass so my genius brain thought it would be a good idea to send this cunt puncher a message. He bought a chicken wrap, which we wrap in wax paper, so I took an Expo Marker and wrote "All made to order" on the inside of the wrapper. "Fucking perfect" I thought, that'll show him not to mess with Ramsay Jr.

So here's the fuckup.

My dumbass then sent this order out while concealing a devilish smile. And guess what, the fucker comes back 10 minutes later. The wrap was for his wife, and the markings on the inside of the wax paper bled onto her food. The tortilla looked like that green food from the Dr. Suess story. She refused to eat at the restaurant ever again. We had an employee meeting immediately after, and I had to own up to this. The incident counts as cross contamination and everyone on the line can be fired for this.

The lady wants to bring it to corporate attention. This may be on social media. I'm currently waiting to be fired.

TL;DR Cross contaminated customer's food with expo marker.



Submitted January 31, 2017 at 10:35PM by Velox_Slice http://ift.tt/2jTf6G8

Cooking with Dog (Okonomiyaki)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PeUHy0A1GF0

Submitted January 31, 2017 at 10:36PM by lightningsloth http://ift.tt/2jB873V

How do I bake pork chops without water coming out?

Every time I bake pork chops in the oven, water comes out and ends up half steaming it. I take out the chops from the oven, put it on foil, add seasoning, but water always comes out when I bake it. I bake it @350 for 30 min each side.



Submitted January 31, 2017 at 10:40PM by fire_water76 http://ift.tt/2kp2SbU

Goblinoid War Camp Breakdown

Inspired by the image of the War Camp on page 51 of Volo's Guide to Monsters, here's a sample breakdown of a War Camp.

Sample Goblinoid Army:

  • X 1 Hobgoblin Warlord p. 187, CR 6, 2300 XP
  • X 1 Hobgoblin Devastator CR 4, 1100 XP
  • X 24 Hobgoblin Captain p. 187, CR 3, 700 XP
  • X 4 Bugbear Chief p. 33, CR 3, 700 XP
  • X 1 Hobgoblin Priest of Maglubiyet P. 348 CR 2, 450
  • X 1 Hobgoblin Iron Shadow CR 2, 450 XP
  • X 36 Bugbear p. 33, CR 1, 200 XP
  • X 1 Goblin Boss p. 166 CR 1, 200 XP
  • X 192 Hobgoblin p. 187, Cr ½, 100 XP
  • X 143 Goblin p 166, CR ¼, 50 XP
  • X 12 Worgs p. 341, CR ½, 100 XP
  • X 3 Carrion Crawlers p. 37, CR 2, 450 XP
  • X 36 Dire Wolves p.321 CR 1, 200 XP

Dwellings:

  • x1 Command Center/Officers quarters
  • x32 Barracks/lodges (15x10 ft, 6 Hobgoblins per cabin)
  • x36 tents (10x10 feet, 8 Goblins per tent)
  • x10 Bugbear Dens (4 bugbears per den)

Total Monsters: 455 (horde)

Organization:

Hobgoblins:

24 Squads of 8 Hobgoblins + 1 Captain per squad (4/24 Squads = Dire Wolf Calvary)

Goblins

  • Alpha Squad: ‘Boss Goblin + 11 Bodyguards’
  • Beta Squad: x12 Goblin Calvary (Spears & Worgs)
  • Gamma Squad: x12 Goblin Infantry (Scimitar)
  • Delta Squad: x12 Goblin Ranged (Short bow)

96 Goblins are support workers:

  • x60 Gathering / Stealing / Hunting / Trapping
  • x14 Cooking
  • x12 Maintenance & Animal handling
  • x10 are ‘pariah’ tending latrines, scrubbing etc.

Bugbears

x4 Squads of 8 Bugbears led by a chief (9)

Base Defense:

  • 10 ft high Palisade Walls
  • x4 40 ft high watchtower (9 mile view/ 1 & ½ hexes)

3 shifts of 8hrs (Sleeping/Active duty/training, eating, socializing)

Command Center:

  • Warlord (General)
  • Hobgoblin Devastator
  • Priest of Maglubliyet
  • Iron Shadow
  • 2 Squad of 8 Hobgoblins +2 Captains
  • 1 Goblin Boss + 11 Goblins

Supply carts x4 are guarded by 1 Squad of Hobgoblins in shifts of 8 hrs (2 Hobgoblins at each cart) Guarding at all times (3 Squads assigned)

x4 Watchtowers have 1 Squad of Hobgoblins at all times (3 Squads Assigned)

x4 Gates are Guarded by a pair of Hobgoblins at all times (3 Squads Assigned)

2 Squads of Bugbears laze away (18)

Raiders: (Out looking for things to capture & kill)

  • 7 Squads of Hobgoblins (2x Direwolf Calvary, 2x Range, 3x Melee)
  • 2 Squads of Bugbears
  • 2 Squads of Goblins (Gamma & Delta)

On Patrol

  • x2 Squads of Direwolf Calvary
  • Goblin Beta Squad Worg Calvarly


Submitted January 31, 2017 at 10:47PM by Mtlguy http://ift.tt/2jB7qYp

Is there a reason it tells me to cook the chicken/onions for a few minutes before cooking it all in the crock pot? (and add spices, etc)

http://ift.tt/2jTXJYe

In this recipe, it mentions cooking the onions and chicken separately for a few minutes and spicing before putting it all in the pot. Is there any reason why this is necessary, or could I just toss the ingredients into my crock pot and cook away?



Submitted January 31, 2017 at 10:50PM by jkmonty94 http://ift.tt/2koUBou

Restaurant supply stores in the area that don't require membership / business tax ID?

I'm in the market for some kitchenware and everyone on /r/cooking suggests hitting up restaurant supply stores for good deals.

Do y'all know of any in DFW that DO NOT require membership or a business ID or some such thing?



Submitted January 31, 2017 at 10:50PM by RollerRagerMD http://ift.tt/2jB5P4I

Is there anything you guys would change about frag grenades?

I would give an indication of the timing like that super helpful crosshair when using ordnance expert. WHY DON'T THEY BEEP OR SOMETHING?!?! Seriously, this makes cooking much harder with ordnance expert equipped.



Submitted January 31, 2017 at 10:56PM by goDie61 http://ift.tt/2koROvk

Is this a Shake n Bake meth setup?

Moved in with a roomate who I knew smoked meth but whatever people do is their own business. I had an intuitive moment one day he walked out of the garage acting weird and instantly thought he was cooking it in the garage. An unusually strong febreeze smell came out like he was using it to cover the smell of something. Didn't say anything but looked around while he was away and found an extraordinary amount of cleaning supplies. Take a look at the pictures. He had like 5 or 6 bins full of the exact same supplies. Does anyone have some insight? I suspect these are most of what you would need.

http://ift.tt/2jBdr7z http://ift.tt/2kpa7k7 http://ift.tt/2kpa7k7 http://ift.tt/2jBabJi http://ift.tt/2koXx4z



Submitted January 31, 2017 at 10:57PM by BigQuestions90 http://ift.tt/2jB82wW

Fogo de Chao Indianapolis Reviewed

Read The Fogo de Chao Indianapolis Review We do enjoy our traveling and the food we get to experience. However, the one aspect that we find hard is selecting the best steakhouse to go out and eat at. We have already covered a couple of the best steakhouses in Indianapolis and have ranked the Read more...

31 [M4F] Hey. Hey you. Yeah, you. With the thing. You like things and stuff? Oh me too!

I'm looking for stimulating conversation. None of this "I'm bored how bout u?" scene on here. As flattering as it is to take the place of a podcast, I'd like to talk to someone who actually enjoys conversation, has interests and opinions, maybe a sense of humor, etc.

About me: I enjoy talking about a huge range of subjects. We can talk about everything from football to your favorite concert to the best way to sneak into Area 51 (three successful visit now!).** I love cooking. I love to travel. I think coffee tastes best served black. Fall is my favorite season and I live for pumpkin pie this time of year.

If you want to drop me a line about yourself and your kik name, I'll message you asap and we will take it from there.

Have a good night!

** This is not true.



Submitted January 31, 2017 at 08:24PM by Lost_OnThe_River http://ift.tt/2jB8fQJ

2017 Camping Q&A

First off, I will answer some of the most basic camping questions. I will do my best, but I personally have only ever done tent camping. Any glamping, RV or carefree camping information will come from what I have found online. If you have done any of these camping options and have any input, feel free to chime in and I'll add it.

All information on locations so far is based off of last year. If any of this changes when they come out with the updated maps, I will change it accordingly. I pretty much did a quick copy and paste of my Camping Q&A from last year and changed things around too include the new camping options. If you see any mistakes let me know and I'll change them.

MAPS FROM 2016

GENERAL/PREMIER TENT CAMPING

  • Arrival for premier tent camping (festival entrance is on the lower left hand side of the map) starts at 12:00 noon on Wednesday (AND ONLY WEDNESDAY) June 14th 2017. The later you wait to arrive on Wednesday may force you to be placed in the general tent camping lots. Basic rule of thumb for premier campers is to arrive as early as you can. The closer you arrive to midnight, the greater your odds of not getting your spot in premier.
  • Premier camping is north of the festival grounds. You WILL be isolated from the "outside world" so to speak. What I mean by this is that it is very difficult to leave the campgrounds to go out into town if you forgot something because of how far away you are. You can theoretically walk out of the campsite into town, but you're looking at many hours of your day wasted doing this. If you're staying the entire weekend, make sure you have enough of everything (food, booze, etc) to last for 5 days until you leave on Monday.
  • Arrival for general tent camping (festival entrance is on the northeast side of Route 1 and the entrance is shared by general tent camping, carefree camping, all RV camping and glamping) starts at 12:01AM on Thursday June 15th 2017. IIRC there is no cutoff time for arriving to general tent camping.
  • As far as amenities go, premier and general are identical. A common misconception is that premier camping is considered "VIP" camping. This is not the case. You will still have to use portapotties and still pay for showers. The extra money you pay for premier is for the luxury of being closer to the festival.
  • Google Street view of the location of THE SOUTH HUB
  • Showers at THE SOUTH HUB
  • It was figured out through googlemaps after last years Firefly that the furthest premier tent camping spots are the same distance as the closest general tent camping spots. Keep this in mind if you haven't bought your camping passes yet. If you ask anybody who has tent camped before at Firefly, they will tell you to just pony up the money (or take off of work an extra day if you can) for premier tent camping. That walk back to general tent camping can feel like an eternity when you've been on your feet all day. Especially if you've got some of the furthest spots which can be up to 1.5 miles.
  • Firefly says you're allowed to have up to 6 people per campsite. Again, if you talk to anybody who has gone in the past, they will say 6 people is far too many people for an individual campsite. I believe this to be a legal statement on Red Frog's behalf based on Dover fire code. You can fit 4 people snuggly. Anymore than that it starts to get uncomfortable IMO.
  • WHAT IF I HAVE MULTIPLE CAMPSITES? This is a very common practice at Firefly. You can have as many campsites as you want to pay for. If you want the space of two campsites but are only taking one car, you can absolutely do that. Just make sure to tell the staff that are ushering you into your campsites that you have two campsites. If you are going down with friends in multiple cars and each car is planning on going to the campsites, you need to make sure you guys are behind one another in line when entering the camping area./
  • WHAT ARE THE VIBES LIKE WHEN TENT CAMPING? Vibes can vary. The majority of the time, it's one big party. I personally have always compared my tent camping experience to drinking beers with friends and cooking out all weekend while listening to some awesome music.
  • Finally, for tent camping, here is a checklist of items that you might find helpful. I know it says it's a Bonnaroo checklist, but you'll need the same things when camping at Firefly.

RV CAMPING

  • Labeled aerial view of camping on the south side of the festival
  • Google Street view of RV camping
  • Google Street view of the location of the south hub
  • Showers at the south hub
  • Wednesday Premier RV campers will arrive on Wednesday along with the premier tent campers and includes: 25’ X 45’ camping space for one (1) RV; Access to shower facilities; Premier camping location in close proximity to the festival entrance; Dry, 30 amp, and 50 amp options available.
  • General RV campers will arrive on Thursday and includes: 25’ X 45’ camping space for one (1) RV; Access to shower facilities
  • Infield RV campers you guys will be located inside the speedway and includes: RV power & water hookups; Shower Fast Passes (access via camping wristband); One (1) complimentary servicing of RV waste; Access to the Infield Lounge
  • All RV camping is on the south side of the festival along with general tent camping. You will have your own section so general campers can't walk through freely. RV camping will be closer to the gates compared to general camping.
  • The vibe I get from RV camping back at the RV sites are that they like to party, but know when it's bed time. Definitely more mellow than tent camping.

CAREFREE CAMPING

  • Labeled aerial view of camping on the south side of the festival
  • Google Street view of the location of the south hub
  • Showers at the south hub
  • This seems to be the option most used by people who want to camp but are flying in and can't carry camping gear on the plane with them.
  • As far as proximity to the gates go, you will be between general camping and RV camping.
  • Check-in Thursday; Preferred check-in location at the main entrance to Dover Downs. Includes: Tent, sleeping bags, air mattress (all yours to keep, if you want them).
  • Carefree Campsites are approx. 10'x15', just large enough to hold the tent. Your car is parked in a lot across the street (Dover Leipsic Road), and comes with in/out privileges. It is not parked at your campsite.
  • Carefree camping is closer than most of General camping, and is directly across from the South Hub (food trucks/showers/vendors).
  • Carefree Camping looks like this.
  • Unsure of vibe.

GLAMPING

  • Labeled aerial view of camping on the south side of the festival
  • Google Street view of the location of the south hub
  • Showers at the south hub
  • All glamping check-ins are on Thursday June 15th, 2017
  • Basic Glamping (2- or 4-person): Includes: 20x45 ft campsite with space for a car or SUV; shower fast passes; DOES NOT INCLUDE PERSONAL POWER SOURCE OR AIR CONDITIONING
  • Infield Glamping: Located inside of the Dover Downs racetrack on the Infield, a very short walk to festival entrance. Includes: 20x45 ft campsite with space for a car or SUV; Air-conditioned tent with cots; power source for personal electronics and air conditioning; shower fast passes; infield lounge access, private restroom facilities.
  • Premium Glamping: Includes: Choice of two twin size beds or one queen bed with linen included for 2 people; 20x45 ft campsite with space for a car or SUV; shower fast passes; lamp with power source; air conditioned shower and restrooms; complimentary snack and food passes (1 per person per day); 24/7 concierge service; access to exclusive glamping lounge; complimentary swag
  • Lodge Glamping (NEW FOR 2017): Includes: Private air conditioned tent with wood flooring for 2 people; 20x45 ft campsite with space for a car or SUV; two twin size beds with linen; power for personal electronics and tent lighting; air-conditioned shower and restroom facilities; complimentary snack and food passes (1 per person per day); 24/7 concierge service; access to exclusive glamping lounge; complimentary swag
  • Geo-Glamping (NEW FOR 2017): Includes: Private air conditioned tent for 2 people; 20x45 ft campsite with space for a car or SUV; One (1) queen size Intellibed Posture Perfect Mattress w/ beetle kill pine wood frame and bamboo linen bedding; Complimentary sponsor swag including Cotopaxi Del Dia Bags, Revolar Personal Safety Device, and more; Lovesac Citysac Chair & Squattoman; Soundwall Speaker System; iPad for music streaming & hospitality; Multi-colored mood lighting and Himalayan salt lamp with power source for personal electronics; Large lock box and clothing rack for personal belongings; Geo Glamping exclusive Champagne toast; Air-conditioned shower and restroom facilities; 24/7 concierge service; Access to exclusive Glamping Lounge
  • Vibe seems to be the most laid back of all camping options.

GROUP CAMPING

  • Includes: 40’ x 40′ tent only camping space for up to twenty five (25) people; Access to shower facilities; Overnight parking for up to six (6) vehicles with in and out privileges; Group camping seems to be the equivalent of tent camping but is more lenient on how you get to set up your campsite (you're not restricted to just a 10x30ft space.)

I feel like I have covered the very minimum basics for camping. Sorry for such little info on everything other than tent camping but like I mentioned, I have never done any other option. If you have any information on those that you would like to share, please comment below and I will add it. I'm certain I have left a lot out that I or anybody else could answer right away. If you have any questions, PLEASE feel free to ask away.

See you guys in June!



Submitted January 31, 2017 at 08:28PM by kshucker http://ift.tt/2kSm0eU

Dessert that pairs with gumbo?

So pretty much what the title states. I'm making my traditional chicken and sausage gumbo with a nice dark brown roux. So it'll be hearty and savory with a nice kick of heat. I'm looking for a dessert that pairs with it and will almost act as a pallet cleanser in a way. Something refreshing to really end the night with a full belly. That final touch before you have to unbutton your pants and let out an uncomfortable sigh/grunt combo. I was thinking something citrusy but I'm not sure what to make since I'm not really a dessert guy. Also are there any desserts that fit into the tradition "Cajun" category to continue with my theme?



Submitted January 31, 2017 at 08:57PM by TheBigCheeseWheel http://ift.tt/2koKhg1

Thinking about making the change....

I know all the health benefits associated with being vegan so this has been something I've always thought about but never knew how to go about. Even if I can at least learn a lot more about vegan foods that would be great. Where do you guys all learn your recipes? I want to try being vegan but just don't where to start because my whole life has involved cooking with meat. I just need recipes. I also run a decent amount each week and am fairly active. Thanks for any tips or where to point me in the right direction!



Submitted January 31, 2017 at 08:59PM by juliofuego92 http://ift.tt/2jTAJsm

Anyone else feel unappreciated?

New to reddit, so sorry if this is out of place but I had to put it somewhere. Hoping someone can relate.

I'm a new dad of a two month old daughter, engaged to baby mama and love them both to the moon. In the beginning, things were great. Figuring out how to be parents together was the most chaotic fun I've ever had.

Then, I went back to work. I work full-time with about an hour commute each day. I'm also the cook/dishwasher in the house. We do our best to split laundry and general household cleaning, but I'm gone from 6am until 5pm, and then cooking dinner and meals for the next day, then dishes, then whatever laundry hasn't gotten done.

Lately, all we can seem to do is argue because I'm told I'm not doing enough with the baby. I try to explain everything that I do get done, but you can imagine how that goes. I know I'm doing my best to spend as much time with the baby as I can while still making sure we pay bills, eat, and don't live in a dump, but when my fiancee tells me I'm not doing my fair share and I "just don't get it because I'm gone all day not having to worry about the baby," it's pretty defeating. Of course I'd rather be home with them than at work for 11 hours, but such is life.

Sorry for the life story, but I'm just hoping for a fresh perspective. Maybe I'm actually not getting it, or maybe someone has experienced this and has some advice. A brief google search turned up disappointingly little info. Anyway, if you've read this far, cheers.



Submitted January 31, 2017 at 09:00PM by flysdown http://ift.tt/2jTDEkU

26 [f4r] the land of sweet tea - looking for a chatty friendo

Got a lot of free time recently, and I'd love to have someone to shoot the shit with.

Brief list of interests: PC games, internet humor, cooking, art, pop culture, Twitch, dogs, other cute animals, m e m e s, music, good and bad TV

I'm pretty laid back, and vibe well with that same personality. Not looking for anything remotely serious, don't care about getting pictures of you and likely won't send ones of me. I have a rather dry wit, I've been told, so I don't mean to hurt your feelings. Same goes if I disappear, just shoot me another message, I won't be like "SHIT GUYS WE GOT A CLINGER" and ghost you. Stuff comes up, please understand that. :)

Whatcha been playing lately? What song are you obsesssed with? Why do you love/hate popular culture? What's the weird thing your dog/cat does?



Submitted January 31, 2017 at 09:01PM by your_next_ex_AMA http://ift.tt/2jT8VlB

25/F/Melbourne AU. I just miss writing letters!

Hello! I'm looking for someone from anywhere to chat with about basically anything and everything. I have so much cute stationery and I never get to write letters anymore. I am a full time student (marketing) and a part time checkout chick/waitress but somehow have a lot of free time. Long post here but I want people to know what they are getting into!

Things I like and would like to talk about:

History. I am currently studying marketing but I already have a full university degree in Arts majoring in history and theology (and minoring in criminology and genetics... yea what a weird combo). My history subjects included ancient religions, salem witch trials, history of the Papacy, and an entire unit on King Arthur... a man who didn't even exist. The most interesting unit I ever did was about mysticism and if it was the only thing I got out of my degree it would have been worth it.

Reading. Mainly fantasy but sometimes branch out. Currently reading The Princess Bride and my all time favourites include Harry Potter and American Gods. Would love to chat about book recommendations.

TV shows. Currently watching Bleach, Black Mirror, Please Like me, and Star Trek but my all time favourites are Mad Men, Doctor Who, and Parks and Rec. Could actually talk about DW for days but would love a chat about any shows!

Sports. In the past I've done basketball, softball, dancing, cheerleading, and netball but I also love to watch baseball, NFL, AFL, and ice hockey (the US sports I like to casually watch every once in a while but don't know a lot about the current season. Would love to learn!)

Music. I really enjoy Kpop (yea, I know) but my music taste is crazily varied and would love to talk about music recommendations and try new things.

Italian. I am attempting to learn Italian this year and would love someone to practice with. I actually learned Italian up to year 12 in high school and used it when I travelled to Italy, but, have not practiced since then and most of it has been lost!

FOOD! I am a big fan of cooking and trying new things. My best friend and I have a cooking day about once a month and try a completely new or crazy recipe and cook all day and then eat way too much. I would love to talk about recipe ideas (including vegan/vegetarian/gluten free/whatever because I live with 2 vegans and a vegetarian even though I eat meat and I have a few GF friends) or little cooking hacks that you have. Sharing food is the best way to enjoy it!

Some other things about me: I love wine (specifically reds and even more specifically pinot noir) I love 40's and 50's fashion and used to do swing dancing but it started to clash with other commitments I'm planning on travelling to the US at the end of 2018 and would love to hear travel stories or recommendations for that too! Can return the favour for my home town of Melbourne or my own previous trips to Japan and Europe.

If you want to be my penpal you will receive letters on very pretty stationery (obviously the best part)



Submitted January 31, 2017 at 09:10PM by justabitmoresonic http://ift.tt/2jTEu1b

Cooking Wagyu Steak - Marble Score 10! (#8) [2:38]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=olhVGoTl-68

Submitted January 31, 2017 at 09:13PM by DowntownAU http://ift.tt/2jAWCta

Surviving an SJW attack - the SJW is not all powerful

TLDR Surviving an SJW attack is possible. The primary objective of the SJW is to silence opposition, this post gives my experience on surving an SJW attack. Honestly the post leaves much to be desired, we need to develop better tactics. Hopefully this post will act as a starting point. If you tell yourself, I will just stay invisible, lots of people told themselve that in the Soviet Union. They then made some obscure remark and found themselves in a gulag.

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The Social Justice Warrior pushes an agenda of of views like third wave feminism and political correctness. With third wave feminism, they do not promote equal rights between the genders, instead, they promote that women need privileges before the law while men so have their rights reduced. If someone questions their beliefs or agenda they will be attacked meanwhile if a third wave feminist makes a comment like all men should be killed, questioning her views means you hate women. You are probably thinking, why do I need to worry? I am always careful to say politically correct things, I never offend anyone, it can't happen to me. You then open your social media account, you see a meme with your photo on it calling you a racist asshole for a statement you made taken out of context. Or your boss asks could he talk to you, he then tells you that there is a sexual misconduct complaint against you. If you are a university student, an administrator asks to speak to you, to your shock, you are accused of rape. All of these people were like you, they thought just because they are innocent, these attacks can not happen to them. This post will describe how to survive one of these attacks. But first, we have to examine the psychology behind your possible attackers.

The psychology of the social justice warrior

The Social Justice Warrior (SJW) needs to maintain the narrative that they are a victim. Being a victim them entitles them to special privileges or large amounts of government money. They need to maintain this illusion or their source of money or special privileges will be lost. To prevent this from happening, any opinion which questions their narrative must be silenced. The SJW rarely fights directly, instead, they pretend to be the victim and then encourage white knights to attack the person who questions their narrative. White knights are usually men who feel guilty for the allegedly special status they have. They inherently want to rescue the person who is the victim to gain virtue.

The SJW relies mainly on emotion as opposed to logic when a black lives matter mob goes on a looting and burning rampage, they are reacting to emotion as opposed to logic. Emotion originates from our animal brains, with mobs it causes them to behave like a pack of wild dogs. The tactics used by the SJW are similar to those used by an organization like the Spanish Inquisition or Salem witch trials. Accuse someone of witchcraft, then once the fury of the mob is aroused, turn the person over to a governing body. The people cheering as the witch was burned as individuals probably would never have done this unless they were part of a mob.

Have you noticed the unchanged pattern of outrage that manifests from the black community whenever a black life is taken by a white person, especially a white cop? Also, have you noticed that the same culture-vultures arrive without hesitation to gluttonously feast during these incidents? They figuratively pick apart the black body until it’s a carcass — leaving nothing for bacteria to decompose. These opportunists are arsonists dressed as first responders, and their mission is to start racial infernos. In other words, they racialize not harmonize.

Undoubtedly, you’ve noticed this trend — even if you’re a bleeding-heart liberal.

One must understand that these “call to action” reactions are not spontaneous; they’re calculated maneuvers promoted by an ever-present Race Grievance Industry — an industry whose only product is victimhood... and it’s manufactured without pause.

The Race Grievance Industry’s sole purpose is to profit from racial strife under the guise of pursuing racial peace. Its modus operandi is rooted in a lie that refuses to die: blacks are permanent victims of racism and no amount of effort will overcome it. The lie is rinsed and repeated in different ways, but the message remains unchanged — America is a racist labyrinth specifically designed to stifle black advancement. Black Lies Matter: Why Lies Matter to the Race Grievance Industry

Whether it third wave feminists, the race grievance industry or limousine liberals, in general, the message remains the same. In Taleeb Starkes's America is a racist labyrinth specifically designed to stifle black advancement replace the words racist with patriarchal and black with women, you now have a description of third wave feminism. To explain why black or women advancement allegedly hasn't happened they invent justifications like micro-aggressions.

microaggression - a statement, action, or incident regarded as an instance of indirect, subtle, or unintentional discrimination against members of a marginalized group such as a racial or ethnic minority.

Microaggressions are brilliant invention ask a person with a Hispanic name and who looks Hispanic, are you good at cooking tacos? This question is a microaggression, it means subconsciously I hate Hispanics, my hatred is buried so deep that I don't even know I hate Hispanics. This is what causes Hispanics to fail. Meanwhile, a member of the victim class is allowed to make blanket statements by allegedly entitled classes. The point behind this is logic doesn't work.

As the book Black Lies Matter: Why Lies Matter to the Race Grievance Industry shows, Obama who is half black is black because he pushes the Race Grievance Industry message. Obama's father was a member of the Kenyan elite, he attended elite schools, the ancestors of his father probably sold black slaves to slave traders. Meanwhile Condellesa Rice, despite growing up under Jim Crow laws, is the descendant of black American Slaves, she isn't really black since she doesn't push the Race Grievance Industry message.

White policeman kills a black gangster who has an illegal gun and a criminal record, the black gangster is a victim of racism. Black lies matter immediately organize a looting and pillaging protest. A young black school girl who gets killed in the crossfire of two drug-dealing black gangs fighting, this isn't important, since it doesn't match the agenda of the race grievance industry. The book Black Lies Matter: Why Lies Matter to the Race Grievance Industry shows countless examples of innocent black people getting killed by other blacks, to the point where it got repetitive. Instead of attacking the root cause which is black criminals, black lies matter blames white people. In exchange certain groups profit. The point is using logic doesn't work when talking to SJW or defending yourself. Now that you have an understanding of the psychology of an SJW, what type of people do they attack?

The SJW attacks people they perceive as weak and vulnerable.

At the start of this post, I stated that anyone can be a victim of an SJW attack. If you think that doing all the correct things protects you, it doesn't. Their rationale is similar to the secret police in Eastern European countries. In my post Breaking out of the machine I talked about the Good Soldier Svejk. In one of the early chapters of the book, he is sitting in a pub having a beer with a secret policeman. The pub owner did all the right things to avoid being entrapped by the secret police, he even hung a portrait of Emperor King behind the bar. Svejk then points out to the secret policeman that there are fly spots on the emperor's portrait. Fly spots are actually excrement from flies, this is a sign that the bar owner secretly despises the emperor or else why would he let flies shit on his picture? The pub owner is then arrested by the secret police and sentenced to 10 years in prison. The point is, the SJW like the secret police can find any excuse for an offense. Fortunately, unlike Eastern European countries of the past, we enjoy a fairly good justice system.

Normal people assume that SJWs are inclined to take on their ideological opponents, people like me. But the truth is that although they certainly don't like those they invariably label “right-wing extremists”, for the most part, they leave us alone because we are impervious to their influence. Oh, they will certainly complain about us, take advantage of any tactical missteps on our part, and block us on Twitter, but they very seldom make the sort of concerted effort that one saw in the hounding of Brandon Eich or the metaphorical stoning of Dr. James Watson because they know their efforts will largely be futile. Instead, they prey on the naĂŻve and the unsuspecting. They prey on the moderates, the middle-grounders, and the fence-sitters. They prey on people like you: good, decent individuals who try to treat everyone fairly and who can't even imagine having done anything that anyone could possibly find objectionable. Why? Because soft targets are always easier to destroy than hard ones. It's much easier to put pressure on someone who works for a university or a large corporation because the attacking SJW knows that he can count on the support of fellow SJWs in the faculty or the Human Resources department. The bigger the organization, the more likely there is a code of conduct containing nebulous terms that the SJW can claim were violated in some way, shape, or form. And perhaps most importantly, a target who is psychologically unprepared for being attacked is much more likely to throw up his hands and run away. Look at the list of people above. Aside from the police officer, do any of them strike you as even being right of political center, much less a right-wing extremist? In particular, observe that Watson, Eich, and Hunt all resigned. They were not psychologically ready to deal with the social pressure that is the chief weapon in the SJW arsenal and all three of them rapidly crumbled before it. SJWs Always Lie: Taking Down the Thought Police

Vox Day is saying that SJWs never attack strong targets like extremists, instead they attack soft targets, like moderates and fence-sitters. The rational is similar to Stalin's purges during the great terror during the 1930s in the Soviet Union. The purpose is to prevent people from publically supported people who openly oppose their view. The SJW like Stalin realizes the importance of removing opposing opinions. Like Stalin, they will regularly purge their own members. Ghomeshi a popular CBC radio regularly supported the SJW beliefs. Later he was charged with sexual harassment of women, even though the charges were dropped, he was dismissed from the CBC. Even though he was found innocent in a court of law, for the SJW thought police this doesn't matter. No one is safe including their own members.

The SJW attack unsuspecting and what they perceive weak targets because they rely upon intimidating the victim. Unlike Stalin, the SJW do not have actual legal power, they require other systems to do their dirty work for them. Also as part of their tactics, they require their scapegoat to apologize and admit guilt. This requires a weak target who can be panicked. If a victim of an SJW attack, the first thing to do is remain calm, don't panic.

What do to if you are a victim of an SJW attack

If you are a victim of an SJW attack these are the steps which you need to take. You can be a victim of an SJW attack anywhere, it might be a comment which you made on social media, an SJW who wants to get revenge on you. If you are in a dispute with an SJW, if they are guilty they will immediately scream racism, sexism etc. Unfortunately, since the SJW is always crying wolf, people who are real victims of rape, racism, sexism etc are no longer taken seriously.

  1. Rely on the Three Rs: RECOGNIZE it is happening. REMAIN calm. REALIZE no one cares.
  2. Don't try to reason with them.
  3. Do not apologize.
  4. Accept your fate.
  5. Document their every word and action
  6. Do not resign
  7. Make the rubble bounce.
  8. Start nothing, finish everything. from SJWs Always Lie: Taking Down the Thought Police

These are the basic steps on how to deal with an SJW attack. I will elaborate on them based on my experience. In the Philippines there are Filipinos who join Facebook groups, they have two goals, the first is to attempt to put a positive spin on the negative parts of Filipino culture the second is to silence opponents. To silence opponents they use racism coupled with white guilt. Except for a three-year occupation by the Japanese during WW2, from 1898 to 1946 the Philippines was a US territory. To be able to fight off an SJW attack, one must know how their opponent thinks.

Know as much about your opponent as possible

Know thy self, know thy enemy. A thousand battles, a thousand victories. Sun Tzu

During the 2016 American election campaign, Trump accused Mexico and other countries of exporting labor to the USA. In 2015, Mexican remittances from Mexicans working abroad was $24.8 billion up 4.75% from 2014 or 1.8% of the GDP. With the Philippines, in 2015, remittances from Filipinos working abroad was $26.92 billion up 6.2% from 2014 or 8.5% of the GDP. These are official figures, they do not count money taken back in the form of cash when the immigrant goes to his country on vacation etc. In both countries, their economies rely heavily on remittances, in Mexico remittances bring in more revenue than oil.

The second claim of Trump is that the exportation of labor means they have no incentive to fix their own problems. They are exporting their problems to other countries. Some Filipinos are starting to realize this, they are lobbying the Filipino government to remove foreign investment restrictions etc. Instead of blaming their problems on foreigners and playing the victim, start addressing problems. As I showed in my post Filipino paradox - extremely honest but extremely dishonest, Filipinos due to their culture do not like addressing problems. But there are some Filipinos who are speaking out and saying the culture has to change.

The book Migrants for Export: How the Philippine State Brokers Labor to the World shows how the Filipino government lobbies other governments like USA, Canada, Australia etc to lower immigration requirements. It also shows how the Filipino immigrant or overseas worker is indoctrinated to send back remittances to the Philippines. The book was originally a university thesis and was written by a Filipino American. Meanwhile, the Filipino government denies rights to foreigners here, any criticism by a foreigner of the Philippines is illegal.

The Filipino never lets the American forget about the alleged exploitation that occurred during this time. Compared to other colonizers of the era, by 1902, Filipinos were allowed to elect representatives. As the economic paper The Philippine Economic Mystery the quality of life for the Filipino increased by every measure under the Americans. The Americans even implemented land reform, confiscating the Catholic Church's land to be distributed among the people. The Americans constructed roads, railways, build hospitals to wipe out disease, build schools and universities. The quality of life for the Filipino improved in every measure and by 1946 the Philippines had the second best economy in Asia. The paper then shows the economic decline started in 1946 and the reason is culture. Ironically, the biggest perpetrators of the American exploitation myth are Filipino universities established by Americans.

How the Filipino SJW attacks

The goal of the SJW is to silence all opposition to their opinions by using guilt, shaming tactics, threats or legal measures. The Filipino SJW looks for slights or criticisms. In some cases, they are even comical. Jimmy Sieczka made a comical youtube video entitled 20 reasons I dislike the Philippines earlier he had made a youtube video entitled 20 reasons I like the Philippines. Some Filipinos took offense to the video 20 reasons I dislike the Philippines, some people demanded he should be declared persona non grata. The accusation was so ridiculous that many Filipinos came to his defense Does Jimmy deserve persona non grata?.

A Thai national in the Philippines on a social media post called Filipinos, Pignoys. He then was shamed on social media, there were calls for him to be deported, Thai who called Pinoys 'pignoys' fired from job. Later after his apology, he was forced into an agreement he should be voluntarily deported. Meanwhile, there is no outcry when Filipinos call all foreigner pedophiles and sex perverts. The is no outcry when Filipinos lie about history to make other countries look bad. The Filipino SJWs then started commenting how great they stood up to foreigners. This is coming from a country which is dependent on remittances and foreign aid.

How the attack on me went down

Filipino SJWs infiltrate Filipino Expat groups on Facebook. The purpose is two-fold, the first is to make excuses for negative aspects of Filipino culture. The second is to provoke arguments with foreigners who talk about the negative aspect of Filipino culture. They then attempt to get expats with liberal leanings to support them. As one Filipino SJW said, he enjoys watching foreigners fight among themselves. If the Filipino SJW can't win with logic, they resort to name calling and generalizations about foreigners.

I got into an argument with a couple of Filipino SJW, it was shortly after the Thai was deported. I suspect that they were the ones for getting the Thai deported or possibly they got the idea from the group that got the Thai deported. I complained about a certain aspect of Filipino culture. The Filipino SJW standard comeback is foreigners should be ever so grateful to be in the Philippines. The next comment is if you don't like it here, leave. I replied, get your 660,000 pieces of Filipino garbage out of Canada, each one costs the Canadian government $6,000 per year and I will leave. Canada does not need Filipino garbage. They then denied that Filipino immigrants do not cost Canada that much I cited this report Immigrants cost $23B a year: Fraser Institute report.

When the SJW loses they resort to threats, this case was no exception. They then threatened to report me to immigration. I told them, that is proof why we should not allow Filipino garbage in Canada. Filipino garbage in Canada complains about racism, they are allowed to publically state their complaints while Canadians in the Philippines have zero rights. Approximately 30 minutes later, I spotted a meme with my photo on it, the statements I had made on facebook calling Filipinos garbage. The meme was stated that I should not be allowed to stay in the Philippines. Unknowingly I then followed these steps.

1. Rely on the Three Rs: RECOGNIZE it is happening. REMAIN calm. REALIZE no one cares.

I was angry as opposed to scared. I then recognized that they were attempting to do the same thing to me as what happened to the Thai. By posting into different Filipino groups, they were attempting to incite Filipinos. I realized once I am under attack, there was nothing anyone else can do. They were meanwhile continuing to post to more Filipino groups.

2. Don't try to reason with them.

In this case, it was a social media attack. It is difficult to identify your attacker. Inherently most people have a sense of fairness. An SJW doesn't, they are out for blood. Any reasoning is a waste of time.

3. Do not apologize.

The SJW needs someone else to do their dirty work for them. Apologizing is an admission of guilt. Under normal circumstances, in a court or law for example, if the apology is genuine, it can result in a reduced sentence etc. In every SJW attack, when the person apologized, this was used as an admission of guilt. This was then used against the person. In the case of the Filipino SJW, he wants the foreigner to feel ever so grateful for Filipinos allowing in their country to spend money.

4. Accept your fate.

Since this was happening on social media, things were moving a lot quicker. Approximately 30 minutes had passed since the meme about me started to appear. I then realized that there was a good chance that if they got a large enough crowd against me, immigration might take action. I possibly might be deported. Therefore I came to the conclusion since I might get deported I had nothing to lose. The best defense is an offense.

5. Document their every word and action

I then started to take screen shots of the message exchange that had happened in the facebook group. My thinking is they might delete some of the messages etc. That way, if charges were laid against me, I would have the defense I was provoked. In the case of the Thai national, I don't know what caused him to state Filipinos where Pignoys. He had no defense.

6. Do not resign

Vox Day, in this case, is talking about if they are attacking your employment. In my case, I would have forced them to put charges against me, and take it to court. Make their job as difficult as possible. SJW do not have direct power themselves. Possibly people might secretly agree with you but because of their jobs or positions, they can not publicly agree with you. In the case of the Thai, he agreed to apologize and then he agreed to allow himself to be deported.

7. Make the rubble bounce.

Whether you survive the attempted purge or whether you don't, it's very important to observe who has defined himself as an ally, an enemy, or a neutral party during the process. The choices people make will pleasantly surprise you about as often as they disappoint you. Once everyone's choices have been made clear, your task is simple. Target the enemy at every opportunity. Hit them wherever they show themselves vulnerable. Play as dirty as your conscience will permit. Undermine them, sabotage them, and discredit them. Be ruthless and show them absolutely no mercy. This is not the time for Christian forgiveness because these are people who have not repented, these are people who are trying to destroy you and are quite willing to harm your family and your children in the process. Take them down and take them out without hesitation. SJWs Always Lie: Taking Down the Thought Police

The only rules are whatever you do, it should be legal. All moral considerations fly out the window. The SJW will use any means to attack you. Ideally, you need to attack him in a way which causes potential financial damage and shame.

The flaw of the moderate is thinking if you treat the other person fairly, they will treat you fairly. In the case of the SJW, they are after special privileges from governments but they do not want to provide anything in return. In this case, moderates can actually be your worse enemy. Since the SJW relies on sympathy and emotion instead of facts, the moderate will tell you to follow the rules while he allows the SJW to break the rules. Moderates will make statements like don't provoke them, if you treat them nicely, they will treat you nicely etc. Moderate are nice people but they are naive.

Things will then split into allies, neutral and enemies. The people that are neutral, possibly they might secretly support you but they are scared of possible repercussions if they speak out. Leave them alone. With allies, take whatever allies you can get. With gamergate, Vox Day is an Evangelical Christian. One of his allies was Roosh who Vox Day described as a hedonistic playboy. Having allies will spread out the SJW attacks but come to your allies aid if possible.

The weakness of the Filipino SJW is the Philippines relies heavily on remittances from USA, Canada, Australia etc. So in my case, I took the meme against me and made it into a new meme. I put on it, Filipino idea of equality is Filipino Canadians parasite off the Canadian government $6000 per a year each, while Canadian veteran in the Philippines should have zero right. Do you want Filipinos in your country?. I then started posting as fast as I could to as many Filipino groups as possible. The response ranged from people making excuses for the behavior to agreeing with me. They then started to debate among themselves.

Do you think that sounds too harsh? That's probably because you haven't had the experience of SJWs intentionally trying to end your career yet. It's remarkable of how your perception of what is fair and what is not will change once you've seen what the SJWs are willing to do. SJWs Always Lie: Taking Down the Thought Police

Honestly, I feel for Filipinos and other people who are forced to migrate to other countries to feed their families. The problem is, certain people, do not want to address the problems. There are Filipino Americans etc who are saying Filipinos in the USA should stop playing the victim etc. On the other hand, there are Filipino Americans who profit from encouraging migration. But in this case, I am playing for life and death.

As Vox Day said, sometimes you will be surprised at how easily the SJW will break. An hour later a few people messaged me, they asked to see urls of the meme against me. To my surprise, they the people who had put them up had started to delete them. I suspect that one of the people behind the attack was a Filipino American when he saw his employment might be in danger, he started to delete the meme. I then started to delete mine.

8. Start nothing, finish everything.

The mistake of the Thai national is that he randomly posted an offensive remark on social media without any provocation. In my case, I was responding to an attack on my ideas. Should I have called Filipinos garbage? Honestly no, but in my opinion, sometimes if you speak nicely, no one listens. But if possible keep things on a more civil tone. Surprisingly quite a few Filipinos private messaged me, they agreed with me but because of their employment or positions, they can not speak out.

Always be prepared to take it as far as necessary. The SJW wants blood, he wants to show what happens when people speak out. So in my case, I was willing to risk being charged and possibly deported. If I am deported, I would be willing to continue the fight.

The SJW always wants to incite violence or threats, don't fall into that trap. They can use it for legal action against you. If you avoid this trap, often they then resort to direct threats, you, then you can use that to shame them. The SJW caters to morality hence use their own actions to shame them. Economic pressure through influence is stronger.

The importance of being antifragile.

In this case, there are two types of antifragile, financially and mentally. For people that work for corporations, educational institutions, the government etc. The SJW will always target your employment to put pressure on them to fire you. Within the organization, they will attempt to make you resign. They do not want to actually terminate you because of possible legal action or being forced to pay severance. In this case, refuse to resign, force them to terminate you. Do not make the SJW job easy for him.

To handle these things, one must be antifragile mentally. This means being able to handle the pressure of conflict. Some people are not able to handle open conflict. It's understandable.

The SJW thought police are not all powerful

In the past, the SJW was able to achieve a lot because they went unchallenged. The reason why they could go unchallenged is because of a monopoly of information. Social media and the Internet has changed this. Today it is harder to keep secrets. Most of you probably are too young to remember the Tiananmen Square protests in 1989. China was starting to open up to the west, so there were some foreign journalists there. Originally the reports coming out of China were vague, there is some sort of protest in China. If I remember correctly, it wasn't until several days later that photographs of the protests started to appear on western news media. It didn't become evident what was happening to the rest of the world until a week later. Possibly these photographs were smuggled out of China, it was easier for Chinese authorities to shut off communication with the rest of the world.

By contrast today, even in a totalitarian regime like China, thanks to the Internet and Smart Phones it is getting difficult to hide things. A person can take a photograph or video, 30 seconds later it's on the Internet. China itself is caught in a bind, they need to trade with the west, if they cut off the Internet, they can not longer trade with western countries. People within China have a disposable income, that means they can vote with their wallets. This indirectly can affect government policy.

Further directions

Vox Day's book SJWs Always Lie: Taking Down the Thought Police talks about his experiences with gamergate. Honestly, I found that part of the book boring, I skimmed over that part. As he says, the SJW have gone unchallenged since they 1990s, as a result it is assumed they are unbeatable. He has good ideas but they need to be developed and he admits that. As he said, better tactics need to be developed, in my opinion, we need to use the SJW tactics but improve on them. At the time, I didn't see the importance of gamergate but it shows to a degree the SJW can be beaten.

Emma Sulkowicz, commonly known as Mattress Girl) used extreme shaming tactics against her accuser. He refused to give in to these shaming tactics. It would not call it a victory but he wasn't harmed as badly as other's who gave in. Since he never gave in, some mainstream news media sites started criticizing Emma Sulkowicz. This casts doubt on all SJW. If he had marched like a willing lamb to the slaughter, he would be worse off. I will expand on my ideas in future posts.

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