u/Jakbhai
▲ 54 r/casio
Finally welcoming this classic after almost 32 years.
When I was a kid, my dad wore what I believe was a Casio A158W with its iconic silver steel bracelet. I don't know if it was exactly that model, but it's the one I remember most, and ever since then, Casio has had a small place in my heart. Today, I finally bought my own F-91WG, and it's now on my wrist. It's simple, lightweight, comfortable, and even better knowing it's genuine. I was able to register it on Casio's website. Sometimes it's not about buying an expensive watch; it's about finally owning a piece that reminds you of your childhood. Happy to finally join the Casio family!
u/Jakbhai — 25 days ago
▲ 9 r/strange
My daughter spoke about my late mother in her sleep, even though they never met.
I'm not trying to convince anyone that this was paranormal. It could have been a dream, coincidence, or something else entirely. But it's an experience that my wife and I still can't explain.
My mother passed away in May 2021 due to COVID. My daughter was born a few months later, in September 2021, so they never met.
This happened about a year ago, in 2025, when my daughter was around 4 years old. She was fast asleep, lying between me and my wife in the middle of the night.
Out of nowhere, she suddenly started crying in her sleep and said, "I don't want to go with Grandma."
My wife and I both woke up immediately. We were terrified.
The reason this affected us so deeply is that our daughter had never met my mother. We had never discussed my mother with her, and she had no reason to know about her. As far as we know, she had never even heard us refer to my mother as "Grandma."
We comforted her, and after a few minutes she calmed down and went back to sleep. The next morning, she didn't remember saying anything.
To this day, neither my wife nor I have an explanation for what happened. Maybe it was just a dream. Maybe it was a coincidence. Or maybe it was something we'll never fully understand.
Has anyone else experienced something similar with a young child?
u/Jakbhai — 1 month ago
From 112 kg to 92.4 kg: 206-Day Fasting Streak, Sunday Cheat Days, and No Rush to Reach My Goal.
I started my journey on 11 April 2024 at 112 kg. Today I'm 92.4 kg, down 19.6 kg.
Here are my current stats: • 206-day fasting streak • 417 total fasting days • 10,009 total fasting hours • Longest fast: 49 hours
I'm the kind of person who enjoys food just as much as fasting. My routine is simple: • Mostly OMAD • Occasionally 20:4 • Every Sunday is my fixed cheat day. I go out with my family and enjoy whatever I want with my family, guilt-free.
I'm a Hindu, born and raised in India, where fasting has always been a part of my culture. I've simply combined that tradition with modern intermittent fasting.
I'm still about 10 kg away from my goal, and I'm happy if it takes another year. I don't believe in rushing weight loss. For me, "Slow and steady wins the race."
I'd love to hear from others who are taking the long-term approach instead of trying to lose weight as quickly as possible.
u/Jakbhai — 1 month ago