u/pricklypearbush

I've been listening to THIS car pod for a while, as well as some of the other segments like Cars & Friends. Obviously Doug is rich from being a successful youtuber, no mystery there. But everyone else seems loaded too?

• Kennan is under 30 and has bought a Ferrari 355 before, and is considering another supercar purchase. Seems to come from a wealthy family.
• Nick seems very loaded yet I can't figure out how (he claims it's SEO I think?). Has a house and a family in San Diego, and has owned a Murcielago and currently drives an SLR.
• Filippo's frugality is a running joke, but he still has 3 cars including a 911 targa; as well as a house in San Diego. Average house price in San Diego is $1M by the way.

I was watching the "what would you replace your cars with" video, and thought producer Sean would bring a more normal perspective; but he currently owns a G-wagon, an M2, and a Ferrari 360.

I have done well in my career, worked for major name brand companies and made 6 figures. But I feel like it must be peanuts compared to what the Cars & Bids staff are making. I cannot justify a car over $30k. I've owned an E39 before, but cannot justify the insane maintenance bills that Kennan pays. I want to own a house someday so I can't blow my whole budget on cars.

Anyone else notice this? Maybe they all just got an equity windfall when C&B sold out? I still enjoy the pod, but lately it feels like a roundtable of rich guys talking about rich guy things.

Lost the love of my life to suicide 3 years ago, and for the past 1.5 years have been in a serious relationship. Ending because she doesn’t want to live in my city anymore and I don’t want to move. We are extremely close emotionally and she will always be special to me for helping me through some hard times. But, I just feel frustrated and emotionally exhausted from investing in this relationship for so long, only for it to end.

Honestly I feel like I just want to live alone with my cat for the rest of my life. I’d like to have casual relationships and dates, but I just feel completely burnt out on a big romantic love. Could be wrong but I don’t see myself coming back to it with the same hope and enthusiasm as before. Even with this last relationship, it felt like there was some hope for me, finding a partner again after losing my person. Now I just feel done with that whole idea.

Anyone else feel like this?

I recently started learning the clarinet (B flat) and my cat is having a strange reaction to it. I practice in my bedroom, and whenever I do she comes in the room, but hides under the bed, all the way against the wall (by the headboard). She never hides under the bed for anything so it’s very odd.

I do have some previous sax experience from years ago, but I still squeak a bit as a new player. I am a little worried she is scared or put off by the sound of my playing.

The thing is, she is PRICELESS to me and her happiness is extremely important, but I am not that attached to the B flat clarinet. Should I think about making a change? Have been considering moving to bass clarinet or cello, to avoid some of the higher notes. I like the sound of them too.

Anyone else here have a cat? How do they react when you practice at home? Any advice would be appreciated!