I feel like most of the time I’m not falling because I can’t do the move, but because my grip just gives out. My forearms get pumped really fast, even when I try to be mindful about it. I’m guessing it’s partly technique, but not sure what I should focus on changing. Any advice on improving endurance or reducing pump?
Every once in a while something unusual appears. A bright meteor, a strange satellite flare, or even something you can’t easily identify at first. Those moments can be really exciting. What unexpected sight have you seen?
I’m struggling to find a solid birthday gift for my boyfriend (26M). He’s one of those guys who just buys whatever he wants the second he thinks of it, which makes my life impossible right now. He’s into gaming, coffee, and recently started getting into indoor plants, but he already has the latest tech and a high-end espresso machine. My budget is around $100, but I’m willing to go a bit higher if it’s something really cool or sentimental.
I’m really looking for something "experience-based" or just a unique gadget he wouldn't think to buy himself. Have any of you found a "holy grail" gift for the man who is impossible to shop for? I'd love to hear some creative ideas that aren't just the standard wallet or watch. Thanks in advance!
There are so many tools to learn-AutoCAD, Rhino, Revit, SketchUp, and more. I’ve tried a bit of everything, but I feel like I’m spreading myself too thin instead of getting really good at one. At the same time, I don’t want to limit myself too early. What did you focus on first, and did it help later on?
I know improvement in climbing isn’t linear, but lately it feels like progress is happening in really small steps. Like I’ll get slightly better at one move or one type of problem, but overall it doesn’t feel like a big jump. It’s not super discouraging, just kind of hard to notice improvement day to day. Did it feel like this for you too at some point?
I try to keep my career realistic, but then I see AI teams making completely random transfers. Big players moving to weird clubs, or teams stacking positions they don’t need. It kind of breaks the immersion after a while. I know it’s just how the game works, but it still stands out. Do you just ignore it or does it bother you too?
I've been using a cheap solid point burner from a craft store and the lack of temperature control is driving me crazy. Ready to upgrade but not sure how far to jump. Some people say go straight to a wire nib unit like a Razertip or Colwood. Others say a decent variable temp fixed tip unit is fine for learning
Is the wire nib difference noticeable enough at beginner level to justify the price jump or should I walk before I run?
My husband has always been one of those people who’s almost too nice for his own good. He’s the kind of guy who says yes to everything, helps everyone out, and somehow ends up being the designated problem-solver. Sometimes I love that about him, and other times I feel like people just take advantage because they know he won’t say no
A couple of weeks ago he went out with coworkers on a Friday night for drinks after work. Nothing insane and I’m usually fine with that if it’s a bar near the house. You know just one of those casual bar nights that was supposed to wrap up early. Since he’s apparently incapable of letting people figure things out on their own, he offered rides home to a few coworkers who lived nearby. At least he kept it to people in our area… otherwise we’d probably be spending a fortune on gas
The issue is that he got pulled over by the police on the way back home after dropping everyone off at their places. And now we’re dealing with the fallout from that decision. The thing is that he has to install a DUI interlock device, and honestly, I’m still embarrassed about the whole thing
TBH, my dad always taught me to never drive after drinking, ever. Not because you’ll definitely get caught, but because the consequences can flip your life upside down in a second
What makes it more awkward is that we only have one car now. I work from home, but I still use his car sometimes for errands, and to go and do my nails or hair. And I know this sounds dramatic, but I genuinely don’t even want to sit in that car once the device is installed. It feels like a giant reminder of something that shouldn’t have happened in the first place.
He considers options like Smart Start Interlocks and acts like it’s no big deal, just like can happen with anybody
Maybe he’s right, but I’m still struggling to shake the discomfort and embarrassment around the whole situation
It feels bigger to me than it does to him
TL;DR: My husband gave a few coworkers rides home after drinks and ended up getting pulled over for DUI. Now he has to install an interlock device, and while he treats it like a minor inconvenience, I’m embarrassed and uncomfortable to use our car now
a scene a line or just a feeling that shows up out of nowhere even long after you finished it
which book stuck like that and what is it you keep remembering?