BornToLooze
SS.org Regular
Ya, the back tires on my car are dummy thicc, so on one hand
on the other hand one tire costs about as much as a set on my wifes car...
I try to keep the eurobeat to a minimum.
The First World Problem Thread...Voice Your Struggle
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Ya, the back tires on my car are dummy thicc, so on one hand
on the other hand one tire costs about as much as a set on my wifes car...
I try to keep the eurobeat to a minimum.
BornToLooze
SS.org Regular
So, I bought one of my dream cars, I have what I want to do to it planned...but every now and then those intrusive thoughts creep in...
What can I say...
What can I say...
MFB
Banned
Bought a new guitar before selling the one it's replacing, but it was on sale til the end of the day, so I had to.
Church2224
Guitar Whore
Been going through kind of a funk lately....
Been getting a few new guitars, will be getting promoted to manager at work, band is doing well, new border collie puppy who is a sweetheart, and seeing a gorgeous woman, so you would think life would be great. But for some reason I feel like my energy and motivation is lacking and my brain has been racing more and more and won't shut up and I am not sure why. I am thinking about taking a break from drinking, get my diet back on track, go to the gym and spend time doing more things I love. I just been feeling "Eh" lately and want to get out of it. And when I sit down to do anything I feel like my brain will keep going and going and going, racing until it won't stop....
Any help would be appreciated
Been getting a few new guitars, will be getting promoted to manager at work, band is doing well, new border collie puppy who is a sweetheart, and seeing a gorgeous woman, so you would think life would be great. But for some reason I feel like my energy and motivation is lacking and my brain has been racing more and more and won't shut up and I am not sure why. I am thinking about taking a break from drinking, get my diet back on track, go to the gym and spend time doing more things I love. I just been feeling "Eh" lately and want to get out of it. And when I sit down to do anything I feel like my brain will keep going and going and going, racing until it won't stop....
Any help would be appreciated
jaxadam
SS.org Regular
You have the answer.
wheresthefbomb
SS.org Regular
Yeah dude go get it. I've been (mostly) sober since 2018. It's never easy but it's always worth it. More than anything, I find it's really important to have regular, critical, honest inquiry into one's relationship with intoxicants. Some people can balance their lives around it. Hell, some people have heroin habits and day jobs. But it's important to know which kind you are.
KnightBrolaire
friendly neighborhood shitposter
I'm trying to finish up some art stuff but it is goddamn impossible for me to focus right now.
p0ke
7-string guitard
I just realized that I'm an idiot. Always have been 
I was scrolling through eBay and Aliexpress etc. for an adapter that'd allow me to connect two audio sources into one set of headphones and almost ordered one. But then I went through all the adapters I already have, and found many of those Y-split adapters. So now I've got the Y adapter plugged into my audio interface, headphones in one output and a USB-C hub (which I plug my phone into when streaming xbox games) connected to the other and my headphones play both the sounds.
Why am I an idiot? Because I've always thought the adapter splits the signal from the one male connector -> two female connectors or the other way around, I had never realized that there's no "direction" involved but it just physically connects the three tip, ring and sleeve pins together. Which is completely obvious
I was scrolling through eBay and Aliexpress etc. for an adapter that'd allow me to connect two audio sources into one set of headphones and almost ordered one. But then I went through all the adapters I already have, and found many of those Y-split adapters. So now I've got the Y adapter plugged into my audio interface, headphones in one output and a USB-C hub (which I plug my phone into when streaming xbox games) connected to the other and my headphones play both the sounds.
Why am I an idiot? Because I've always thought the adapter splits the signal from the one male connector -> two female connectors or the other way around, I had never realized that there's no "direction" involved but it just physically connects the three tip, ring and sleeve pins together. Which is completely obvious
wheresthefbomb
SS.org Regular
Little kids are fucking nasty. Last week was spring break and I spent most of it sick. I've been back to school one day and I've got some gross upper respiratory thing.
KnightBrolaire
friendly neighborhood shitposter
FR tho. I used to do public health teaching for elementary school kids and it was hilarious to see how bad the boys in particular are at washing their nasty ass hands. I used to put glo-germ (UV activated glowing goo) on their hands after teaching them the right way to wash their hands, and the boys would have glowing green shit EVERYWHERE. One kid I remember somehow managed to get it all over his arms, his face and his shirt. He literally looked like a glowing one from Fallout
wheresthefbomb
SS.org Regular
FR tho. I used to do public health teaching for elementary school kids and it was hilarious to see how bad the boys in particular are at washing their nasty ass hands. I used to put glo-germ (UV activated glowing goo) on their hands after teaching them the right way to wash their hands, and the boys would have glowing green shit EVERYWHERE. One kid I remember somehow managed to get it all over his arms, his face and his shirt. He literally looked like a glowing one from Fallout
We did a similar educational project with very similar results last semester hahaha. I make small children cry on a pretty regular basis by making them wash their hands after they pick their nose. I am a cruel, merciless tyrant.
LiveOVErdrive
CNC hack
I just realized that I'm an idiot. Always have been
I was scrolling through eBay and Aliexpress etc. for an adapter that'd allow me to connect two audio sources into one set of headphones and almost ordered one. But then I went through all the adapters I already have, and found many of those Y-split adapters. So now I've got the Y adapter plugged into my audio interface, headphones in one output and a USB-C hub (which I plug my phone into when streaming xbox games) connected to the other and my headphones play both the sounds.
Why am I an idiot? Because I've always thought the adapter splits the signal from the one male connector -> two female connectors or the other way around, I had never realized that there's no "direction" involved but it just physically connects the three tip, ring and sleeve pins together. Which is completely obvious
I'm actually kinda surprised that works. You've got two amps plugged into one load (your headphones). That doesn't normally... Work. Maybe it's because your phone is on battery and not grounded. Huh.
LiveOVErdrive
CNC hack
If you can swing it, seeing a therapist is never a bad idea. But your self care plans sound like a solid plan too!
p0ke
7-string guitard
When I plug the phone into the hub, it's not on battery, as the hub is connected to a pd charger.
But yeah, it works. I just gotta try if one of my other adapters is better as this one is a bit sensitive.
Edika
SS.org Regular
I've recently decided to get of my ass and start exercising more seriously. I'm trying to go to the gym and exercise classes as much as possible and I've managed to keep it up the past 3-4 months. I've managed to lose about 5kg (or whatever funny unit of measurement you use), my trousers are getting more loose and I kind of feel more energetic. I never understood the "exercise to feel more energetic" thing, as I always felt more tired afterwards and during the week, but it seems to be working somewhat.
My first world problem with this, as was with all my previous attempts at working out, is seeing results. I know some time has to pass but I'm the kind of person that if they don't see progress relatively quickly, gets demotivated and stops the activity. I'm hanging in there though as the weight loss plus a bit of toning of the muscles does help.
My first world problem with this, as was with all my previous attempts at working out, is seeing results. I know some time has to pass but I'm the kind of person that if they don't see progress relatively quickly, gets demotivated and stops the activity. I'm hanging in there though as the weight loss plus a bit of toning of the muscles does help.
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Kaura
matching headstock fetishist
I'm feeling you. I never got into working out or even doing mundane shit like taking a walk every day because I couldn't see results immediately. But I don't know if it's the spring time or what but I suddenly feel like I want to start doing some exercising but being overweight and shit, running or even walking is not an option because my feet get sore after like 20 minutes and it's still too cold for cycling. Also, I don't even own a bicycle at the moment because some asshole stole my last one last year + I have 500€ in pawn shop debt to get my guitars back before I can even think about buying a new bicycle.
BornToLooze
SS.org Regular
So the other night when I was at school we were all taking about cars and going fast. One of them asked how the Z was treating me. It's okay, but the throttle response isn't that great, it needs an oil cooler, the suspension doesn't know if it's a sports car or a passenger car, and whoever had it before me put 3 different kinds of tires on it so the grip sucks, but it'll do 140 in 5th gear.
IDK if whatever engine 370zs have has the same cult following as stuff like 2Jzs and LSs, but holy shit I got my ass jumped for motioning that the car isn't perfect.
p0ke
7-string guitard
I guess it depends on the body type and there's a lot of moving parts in it, but for me exercise doesn't seem to make anywhere near as much of a difference as dietary changes. I've managed to lose almost 30kg in half a year by just cutting out most carbs and most important of all, cutting out evening snacks. This was 5 years ago and I've gained it all back since
And now I still haven't found the motivation to do it again.Maybe try swimming? I used to do it twice a week, before work in the morning. 1km (or just 30 minutes and see how far you get) swimming, then hit the sauna and then you're totally refreshed before heading to work.
My first world problem this time: Goddamned Apple and their App Store policies. One of our apps was supposed to be released at the end of last week, but thanks to "you're not allowed to use 3rd party payments inside the app" it's been delayed by almost a whole week. Hopefully now it'll pass though, if not, I don't know what to do. Basically they want devs to do everything by in app purchase, but that's just not possible within the project's timeframe. I guess the last resort will be to not launch the iOS version at all and tell all iOS users to use the web client.
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Demiurge
SS.org Regular
My orthopedist earlier this month: "I hear your complaints about your arm and your shoulder. I think it's a pinched nerve in your neck though, but if you really want, I'll give you a cortisone injection to your shoulder and find out for sure." I request the injection.
My orthopedist today after learning the shot worked: "Your shoulder- just as I had expected!"
My orthopedist today after learning the shot worked: "Your shoulder- just as I had expected!"
Edika
SS.org Regular
I guess it depends on the body type and there's a lot of moving parts in it, but for me exercise doesn't seem to make anywhere near as much of a difference as dietary changes. I've managed to lose almost 30kg in half a year by just cutting out most carbs and most important of all, cutting out evening snacks. This was 5 years ago and I've gained it all back since
Whenever I tried just dieting I would lose some kg but whenever it's couple with excersice, the process is faster. I don't eat snacks much and usually have breakfast, lunch and dinner. But I do eat more, or did, than the recommended portions. Not too much more to put too much weight but enough to be considered overweight. Most of my weight and fat content is around my belly love handles and front of body. My legs and hands are quite skinny. Prime coronary and type II diabetes real estate there lol!
The problem is that whenever I would do weight training to put on some muscle, it just would not happen. Either I'm doing something wrong with the excersices I do or maybe not getting enough protein. I always thought my body just resisted any positive change lol. We'll see how things evolve as I'm not planning to give up soon.
