Genuine question, when did you realize your parents were just... people?

Not like a slow realization. I mean the specific moment it clicked that your parent wasn't some all-knowing authority figure, just a regular human who was figuring it out same as everyone else.

For me it was watching my mom get visibly nervous before a phone call with her own boss. I remember thinking "wait, adults get nervous too? She doesn't automatically know what to do?"

It completely recalibrated how I saw her. Not in a bad way, honestly it made me respect her more. But it was such a specific, weirdly disorienting moment.

Did you have a moment like that? What was it?

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u/Electronic_Win6707 — 2 days ago

What's something you were fully convinced as a kid that turned out to be completely wrong?

I was SO sure that adults had endless amounts of money and just chose not to buy me things out of spite.

Like, in my head, my parents had unlimited funds and "we can't afford that" was just a lie to get me to stop asking.

Then I became an adult and realized... oh. OH. Money is finite. Money is stressful. My parents were not hoarding secret riches, they were doing math in their heads while I begged for a Game Boy.

What's yours? What kid-logic did you carry around with total confidence that turned out to be completely, embarrassingly wrong?

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u/Electronic_Win6707 — 21 days ago

Is this event bug?

I've been stuck at 88% for a few days now, and even if it lits up like signaling you got something new, its still at 88%.. Is this just me or someone is stuck here too..

u/Electronic_Win6707 — 2 months ago

This art school building in Iowa was designed to withstand future floods

The University of Iowa Visual Arts Building in Iowa City, Iowa, is a striking example of architecture shaped by resilience.

Designed by architects Steven Holl and Chris McVoy, the building replaced the previous arts facility that was severely damaged during the historic 2008 floods. Elevated above the floodplain, the structure combines practical flood-resistant design with bold contemporary architecture.

Inside, the building houses studios, classrooms, galleries, and collaborative spaces for students and artists. Its distinctive exterior features translucent channel glass, allowing natural light to filter deep into the building while creating a unique appearance throughout the day and night.

More than just an academic building, it stands as a symbol of recovery, creativity, and thoughtful design.

u/Electronic_Win6707 — 2 months ago
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This direction was first outlined by Louis Sullivan based on the principles of evolutionary biology in the 1890s, and was later realized in the works of his follower Frank Lloyd Wright in the 1920s–1950s.

u/Electronic_Win6707 — 3 months ago

This hotel in the Netherlands looks like a stack of traditional Dutch houses

Inntel Hotels Amsterdam Zaandam in Zaandam is one of the most distinctive hotels in the country.

Its striking green facade is designed to resemble a stack of nearly 70 traditional houses from the Zaan region, inspired by the local architecture that has defined this part of Netherlands for centuries. One blue house stands out in the composition, referencing a famous painting by Claude Monet.

The result is a building that feels both playful and deeply connected to its surroundings, instantly recognizable even from a distance.

Located just north of Amsterdam, it’s easily one of the most unique hotels in Europe.

Would you stay in a hotel that looks like this?

u/Electronic_Win6707 — 3 months ago
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Vacation Rental Amenities - Whats Trending?

What’s one amenity that surprised you with how much guests loved it?

Hot tubs, fire pits, coffee bars, game rooms, pools, pet-friendly stays… anyone seeing some interesting trends.

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u/Electronic_Win6707 — 3 months ago

question

is the switching of the color of the bubbles working or its not on the game yet? i mean like if there is 2 colors and i would like to switch for the other color, i dont know if its not working for me or if its really not on the game yet..

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u/Electronic_Win6707 — 3 months ago

Bonfire + Mt. Fuji + total privacy, perfect combo?

If you’re planning a trip to Fujikawaguchiko, skip the lakeside resorts and head into the quiet woods. Villa Mine is a newly built architectural retreat that feels like a love letter to Japanese design.

It’s limited to only one group per day, meaning you have a private lawn, a campfire space, and a front-row seat to Mt. Fuji all to yourself.

The villa is fully winter-ready with underfloor heating, making it just as cozy during the February snow as it is during the spring cherry blossoms.

Would you rather stay in a traditional Ryokan or a modern Design Villa like this? Personally, the combination of underfloor heating and Tendo Mokko furniture makes this a winner for me.

u/Electronic_Win6707 — 3 months ago