First time poster, long time lurker.
I have been thinking about posting for a long time, but I never knew what to share. Trust me, there is enough shit had happened in my 27 years that could be a potential post here (or in other subreddits).
My dad is a narcissistic alcoholist (I guess many of you know this type of animal), so my childhood was about lies, manipulation and other delicious stuff that could and would cause trauma. Later on he decided to make our lifes more spicier, so he started to drink. More and more, until lost track of time, lost jobs, and more importantly, his sanity.
I’m from an East-European country, alcoholism was part of my family since I can remember, both on my parents sides. So, I’m totally aware there is no perfect family. My mom was the enabling parent for many years. She tried her best to show the world she could change my dad with love and support. Maybe, for a time, she was able to, but as we all may know, the lovebombing periode ends sooner or later.
My dad tried to show the world that he could do anything what he decided to do. His goals were always get bigger and bigger things, nothing was ever enough (this has caused a lot of trauma for me too, even tho I’m the first one in our family having an university degree at all, and even in a science field, I do not feel that it was ever enough). Then 2008 came, and his spending habits were not a match for our family’s income. As many dads in that time, he decided to go to West Europe to get a job, and provide for his family left behind. However, this gave a big opportunity to my mom to heal and get her life together. Ofc, this was one of the biggest nightmare of a narcissist, therefore he convinced my mom (whom just lost her job thanks to downsizing) to move to the country with us where he was currently working.
He had no idea how to do it, but somehow he managed it. Unknown to my mother (or she was not willing to see and admit it) he has been already struggling with his addiction. The following 9,5 years were a really expensive and sometime life threatening rollercoaster ride. Thanks to my dads impulsive actions, addictions and unwilling to see how the world works.
One of his favourite hobby was to not pay bills. Not because he couldn’t afford it (there were times too, when he didn’t applied for social security because why should he when he lost his job), but because he didn’t want to pay those bills. Debts on debts, DUIs. My favourite day was Sunday for a very long time because no post, and noone who would call/be at the door to share new debts with me. Of course I was always the one had to get those news, and also try to solve them. Alone, from the age of 16. There has been 2 almost evictions in our lives in less than 2 years. Thanks to my ability to work my ass off I could always save some money, and pay things, otherwise… I don’t want to know what would happen to us.
I was working my ass off, so I could pay my tuituion fee’s for university, healt care, actually, everything. I even paid bills at home, and did bigger groceries when my parents had less money. I was always the one who was ‘asked’ (more like demanded) to solve all the problems my dad has been causing. He loved to cause troubles and hide them, until the consequences were so big, it was impossible to hide them anymore.
I honestly thought I would end up living with them until they die, because I was always afraid my mom would en up on the street with my lil sister. In despair, loneliness and in so, so much anger.
While my dad was expecting my help, I was always the scapegoat in his eyes. Not being able to pay something? Well, it’s because he is providing for ME. Paying MY university and all my needs. He did not pay my studies since I’m 14. Not even a book. But in his imaginary world, oh, he was the perfect husband and dad, and I was the little brat who dared to tell him his late night trips to the pub and all his alcohol consumption costs us more than €100 per week. And my mom? She told me to shut my mouth, because then there will be less conflict in the house, and she didn’t need a reminder how my father was and what he was doing (and causing problems again).
You might thing why the hell I share these things. I wanted to give you an idea (even tho you probably have an idea already, otherwise you would be not on this subreddit) what were the dynamics in our family before the big change.
There was a time when I thought I lost my mom too. However, she got her courage, realized if this is going to continue, she would en up on the street with my dad, and without her daughters. We were ready to leave everything behind, to start a new life somewhere with the three of us. However, on the 24th of December in 2021, my dad was so aggressive and drunk, we had to call the police. Again. (He hit me many times, caused concussions, broke few of my toes, etc). However, this time, they took him away, and he couldn’t come back. My mother’s first thing to do was after Christmas to contact a divorce lawyer, and start the process. The following year was hard, I’m not gonna lie. My dad was harassing and stalking my mom, sometimes even my little sister. I just got a few hateful e-mails how ‘my evil plan’ had worked. However, we all maintaneid NC with him.
Financially, emotionally and mentally we are doing so, so, so much better since then. My mom had realized she could provide for herself, and she will be even able to save some money without my dad here. My future plan, to survive in this toxic environment, had been changed. I got my bachelor, got a job, and I have the most supporting and loveliest boyfriend ever, which is a big thing, because a never wanted to end up like mom. In a toxic relationship without respect and love. Also, my father’s systematic downstalk didn’t help either where he would gladly tell me how horrible person I am, and noone ever could love me.
I was able to change my attitude from ‘these are just dreams’ to ‘these are my goals’. I have less and less nightmares. Therapy, books and podcats about the things I have been through are also helping a lot. I’m looking forward to the next year, which is such a strange thing to feel without fear. I would never imagine that life can be so peaceful.
Thank you very much for reading my post. I hope, even if you are stills truggiling in an environment where surviving is the only option, will also find a way out and can start your journey to find yourself. Again.

Previous weeks!
Thursday Reading and Recommendations is intended as bookish free-for-all, for the discussion and recommendation of all books historical, or tangentially so. Suggested topics include, but are by no means limited to:

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Welcome to this non-real time meeting of Overeaters Anonymous! I’m u/newsolution4life. I’m a compulsive eater and your leader for this meeting. Will those who wish, please join me in the Serenity Prayer: God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, courage to change the things I can, and wisdom to know the difference.
Overeaters Anonymous is a Fellowship of individuals who, through shared experience, strength, and hope, are recovering from compulsive overeating. We welcome everyone who wants to stop eating compulsively. There are no dues or fees for members; we are self-supporting through our own contributions, neither soliciting nor accepting outside donations. OA is not affiliated with any public or private organization, political movement, ideology, or religious doctrine; we take no position on outside issues. Our primary purpose is to abstain from compulsive eating and compulsive food behaviors and to carry the message of recovery through the Twelve Steps of OA to those who still suffer.
Our Invitation to You
The Twelve Traditions of Overeaters Anonymous
Abstinence in Overeaters Anonymous is the action of refraining from compulsive eating and compulsive food behaviors while working towards or maintaining a healthy body weight. Spiritual, emotional, and physical recovery is the result of living the Overeaters Anonymous Twelve Step program.
The OA tools of recovery help us work the Steps and refrain from compulsive overeating. The nine tools are: a plan of eating, sponsorship, meetings, telephone, writing, literature, an action plan, anonymity, and service. For more information, read The Tools of Recovery OA page.
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*This is a literature meeting. Today we are studying the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous, Page 44.
"In the preceding chapters you have learned something of alcoholism. We hope we have made clear the distinction between the alcoholic and the nonalcoholic. If, when you honestly want to, you find you cannot quit entirely, or if when drinking, you have little control over the amount you take, you are probably alcoholic. If that be the case, you may be suffering from an illness which only a spiritual experience will conquer."
Closing By following the Twelve Steps, attending meetings regularly, and using the OA Tools, we are changing our lives. You will find hope and encouragement in Overeaters Anonymous. To the newcomer, we suggest attending at least six different meetings to learn the many ways OA can help you. The opinions expressed here today are those of individual OA members and do not represent OA as a whole. Let us all reach out by private message to newcomers, returning members, and each other. Together we get better.

I bought 3 ebooks, downloaded the acsm files and opened them in ADE using my calibre app (or however that works) which still worked then. Because I want to read them on my kindle I tried some stuff with a drm removal app, and somewhere in the process I downloaded ADE again, I think? Anyway, suddenly I had to "authorise" to open my books and it said my adobeID wasn't autorised to open my books... Then I athorised my adobeID in the ADE app and I started getting this LIC_ALREADY_FULFILLED error.
I'm thinking I opened my books unauthorised and now that I authorised using my adobeID there is no way of going back...? I'm sorry if this is chaotic, I don't know what info is useful, I barely know what happened, please help me, if you know what I can do!

Hey folks, I'm looking for an agent for my first traditionally-published novel. I am aware of the fact that the novel is lengthier than the industry standard for thrillers, but have very little wiggle room while keeping the relatively dense narrative intact.
I would love to hear your thoughts on the query, and ways to improve it. I have also attached the first 300 words below the query.
Query:
Dear Agent,
[Personalization].
When Donna and Isaac return from a weekend getaway, they find that a burglar had broken into their apartment and left a gruesome calling card on their balcony. The bizarre circumstances of the incident ripple through their town, setting off a chain of events that will unravel a criminal organization that is more intertwined with their everyday lives than they would like to believe.
Meanwhile, Tara Bellamy finds that she is the lead suspect for the burglary, a claim that would be easier to disprove if she had not secretly visited the scene of the crime days ago. With both the police on her trail, she needs to find a way to prove her innocence before the town’s dark underbelly devours everything that is dear to her.
WHAT HAPPENED AT STONEHILL (117,000 words) is a character-driven crime thrilleblack comedy, an everything-goes-wrong story at the intersection of Fredrik Backman’s ANXIOUS PEOPLE and the Coen brothers’ movie FARGO, and would appeal to fans of Liane Moriarty’s NINE PERFECT STRANGERS. The narrative is fast-paced and full of twists, with a focus on the anxieties and insecurities that the cast of characters embodies.
The initial crime described in the novel is a recreation of a real-life event that I went through, which prompted me to write the rest of the story in a bid for closure and thrilling entertainment. This is my second novel following 2022’s COFFEE, WINE & WATER.
I would love to share a sample or the full book with you, depending on your preference. Thank you for your time, and I look forward to hearing from you.
Sincerely,
Izidor Valin
Excerpt:
“I do apologize if I have given you the impression that you have a choice. I assure you: you do not.”
She saw his lips move, but her heartbeat was too loud for her to hear or understand what he had said. The crook of his lips pulled at her insides, the flash of his teeth instilling in her a flavor of fear that she had never experienced. His hands were at his sides, their cracked palms turned upwards in a hollow gesture. She broke eye contact, her gaze trailing across the room around them.
Though the living room was now clean, they had made a conscious effort to leave it just short of spotless. Too good of a job would have attracted unwanted attention. The rags that they used were stained red and stank of acrid cleaning chemicals, like the parquet flooring would for the next few hours. Tossing out the bag that held the soiled cloth would be the last step and then this could be put behind them.
No, she thought. This isn’t over until he says so.
She breathed deep, attempting to recapture the rush of enthusiasm she felt when she had first entered the apartment, before his presence was necessary. To experience a life grander than hers. To witness a snippet of what it meant to be renowned, talented and deeply untouchable to inquisitive dilettantes.
Thank you very much, any feedback is appreciated!

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You will leave this internship with three things:

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• The role is fully remote. Pay range: $2,000-$3,000 per month, depending on prior experience.

Start date: ASAP
End date: End of September, with the chance for ongoing work depending on performance
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2. Application process: send over 2-3 images you have created using an AI tool and explain which tool(s) they used and how you made those images
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Hey everyone, I am heavily considering enlisting and one of the in demand job’s provided to me by my recruiter was 1U0X1 after doing further research this sounds like the job for me. Of course everything has its pros and cons but this has enough pros is my book to outweigh it’s cons. That being said there is one thing I am having a hard time finding in my research. And that is the deployment tempo…not much out there telling me if/how often the sensor operators do deploy. I’ve seen some posts that say it’s unlikely to deploy but nothing elaborates. Reason for my concern is I just go married last month and my wife’s big ask is “try not to be gone more then 6 months every 2 years” that being said I’m not sure if that’s reasonable with this ASFC or any for that matter. I’ve spoke with a lot of active duty airmen who have been in for 5-8 years and never deployed or only deployed once. But never had the opportunity to speak with someone on this career field. I would appreciate some input from anyone who is/was a Sensor Operator or knows one first hand. Thanks a lot for your input in advance!

Dadish 3

Genre: Platformer
Players: 1
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Review:
Dadish 3, like its two predecessors, is a Platformer. Released on PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch in 2022, this is a game once again has players take the role of an anthropomorphic radish who needs to run through the game’s levels to collect all of his errant kids. And… I’m once again going to be repeating myself a lot here, because in many ways, this game could have simply been called “Even More Dadish”, as it plays like more of the same.
This game uses simple, colorful pixel art visuals with a lot of little references to the Mario series, with transitions and transition sounds just like those in Super Mario Bros. 3, and a jump sound like in Super Mario World, to name a few. These are backed by a cheerful synthesized soundtrack that’s actually pretty catchy this time around, with catchy tunes like Gangalo Jungle and Pulvujo Desert. Overall, I felt like this game had a bit more polish than prior games in the series, with nice little animations throughout while still retaining the series’ wonderful charm, including even more fourth wall-breaking dialogue Dadish has with his kids at the end of each level.
Despite the visual and audio references to the Mario series, Dadish doesn’t play much like Mario. Each level is more of an obstacle course, occasionally with some light puzzle elements. The gameplay mechanics are fairly straightforward here too - Dadish can jump and double-jump, and can push boxes… and that’s really about it.
Okay, so I can copy-paste most of my review for the first two games here, but it’s not like zero effort was made to progress this game beyond the first one. There are new environmental mechanics here, as well as some levels where players hop on various friendly characters, like the neglectful, empty-headed Tomatomom. But once again the same issues as the first game still pop up - even though it’s all still fairly well-done, this is still a pretty straightforward Platformer, and this time around it feels like the challenge level is starting to get far too steep for such an otherwise family-friendly game. And once again, $10 is a bit steep for a game that’s only a few hours long and not especially novel during those two hours.
Like its predecessors, Dadish 3 is a charming game, but much of that is due to its colorful presentation. Strip that away and what you get is still a fairly standard, unambitious Platformer with an overly-high challenge level. It’s not bad, and if you can catch a good sale on the game it may be worth a look, but there’s very little here to hold your interest outside of its adorable theming.
tl;dr – Dadish 3, like the first two games, is a Platformer about a dad radish on a journey to collect his errant kids. It continues to have an adorable, colorful presentation, but everything else about the game is still fairly by-the-book, and even at times a bit overly-difficult. Not bad, but there’s still very little here to set it apart.

Grade: C+

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Does an alphabetical index of asanas in BKS Iyengar's Light on Yoga exist? And if so, where?
I like having some things on paper, and I have searched high and low for such an index and can't find it.
We Iyengarians are pretty detailed-oriented by definition, so it's hard for me to imagine no one has ever done this.
(Neither the book's index or it's list of asanas are what I am looking for. The former is very incomplete, and the latter isn't an alphabetical list in any language.)
Thanks!

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I just finished reading volume 22 and when I got to the end of the book it just ended without the “About the author” part or that part at the end where it recommends seven seas/airship related books, did I get a bad copy or is it like this for everyone? Also on Amazon it says that it’s supposed to have 380 pages but the one I have only has 324 (I know most of the time amazons page count is wrong)

Hi! I’m currently reading the Hades Hangmen series by Tillie Cole and I’m loving it! I’ve also watched Sons of Anarchy so I’m on a full MC kick. Other books I’ve looked at don’t really float my boat, like huge age differences, daughter getting with father’s friend and such, so I’m struggling what to read after this series as I’m on book 7! They don’t need to be as dark as a lot of the TC books are, but I do find the different group aspects the books good, like the cult, etc. Could anyone help or direct me to a similar thread?
Side note: I also enjoyed the whole cult, clashing groups with the drug cartels etc. (reminds me of the TV show Banshee), so even if there isn’t an MC romance are there any other romance books with a similar vibe?
Thank you!!

Tip pooling question
Is it legal for a salaried manager to take part in a tip pool in WI? We have two managers on staff that are salaried that take part in the tip pool and get tipped out each night. One is the house manager and the other does the scheduling and book keeping/we get our tips at end of shift from them (not sure official title).
This doesn’t sit right with me. The justification is that they help out with tipped duties for part of their shifts. However, it’s not the entire shift and I know for a fact that they both are salaried while the rest of us are paid part time hourly.
I’ve heard from another employee that the people in question say it’s legal due to them helping out, but everything I’m reading online doesn’t add up with that logic.
Is this a common occurrence? This is at a venue.

Only Europe Please - short note - If you're not into reading or receiving long messages,don't read any further + Please If you don't want to read everything because of my post being too long for you & instead of reading It all - ..skip some parts - find another person to talk to.Let's respect each other and our free time. All people criticizing/making fun of me & other people - will permanently be blocked.Pretty much as people questioning my post and giving me unsolicited advice.I'm not here for any conflicts and I know I can't please everyone - I know I never will.. However It's me who should feel comfortable in my new potential friendship & obviously someone interested in being my friend - not the whole world which is why I don't need any advice from people who don't even want to be a part of my life. The amount of rude people on Reddit always criticizing others and making fun of them is unbelievably high but let me tell you something - NEVER let anyone make choices for you and criticize you only because you're different! Always fight for your dreams and never let anyone make you think you're worthless! It's your life and you're the one deciding what's best for you - If you want to judge me despite not even wanting to talk to me or give me avice better block me
Hello guys! 🙂 (read everything before you decide to send me a message) Please send me a message ONLY If you're in the same situation and If your expectations are the same as mine.I want to find like minded people from Europe (Why Europe? Read my post to find out) I'm looking for something permanent (remember - you can feel lonely even If you're surrounded by others - If there's no emotional bond) I'm fed up of meeting people who never make any time for me & only text me once or twice a week to ask me "what are you up to?" Out of boredom.I don't want to meet people asking others a million of questions like "what's your favorite movie?" Just to give you one word answer and ask you another question "and music? Your favorite song?" I'm looking for something "deeper" & different🙂What kind of friend would I like to find? Someone to talk to on a daily basis - Someone who needs It & wants It just as much as me
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What are my expectations? I would like to meet someone in a similar situation – why? Because I honestly feel like only a person with the same expectations and a similar outlook on life would get along with me & because I feel more comfortable talking to people like me..Friendless people who need a strong bond - people without friends and without partners..Don't get me wrong…Most people deserve to be happy and It's good to have friends but people who have friends or families in real life are usually more focused on them ( which is completely understandable) & have less time for others + I simply don't want to be replaced by anyone..I kind of envy people who can call others , true friends given I don't have an emotional bond with any of my acquaintances. Whenever I hear that others have friends I simply get sad because (believe it or not) If I had to choose between 20 people to talk to (Acquaintances) and one special person - I'd choose that one special person without any hesitation .
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I also want to talk to others on a daily basis mainly because..I want to see someone’s effort & be someone's first choice - not another person to have random conversations with..Why I'd rather talk to people from my continent? Well..Mainly because I would like to see someone I'd get along with - In the far future - face to face :) + I don't want to wait any longer than 6 hours to receive a message - Especially given most people are always available on social media sites & keep their phones in a pocket.Once you receive & open my message - get back to me (If you're as serious as I am & really need a true friend) waiting 6 hours to receive a message is more than enough
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I'm by no means criticising people who don't want to talk to others often / People who really are super busy & People who want to find someone to have non important conversations with - I'm aware that not everyone has the same expectations which is why everything you're reading now - is here for a reason.All I'm suggesting is - I don't want anything temporary and I don't want to be the one always giving more than receiving.Listen people - I used to ignore being..ignored by others..always being just an option to talk to during tough times or moments of boredom.I was too young to realize that I was never important enough for most people that were a part of my life I don't know who needs to hear this but..No one is too busy to make time for you! People make excuses to avoid others because they prioritize everything and (maybe) everyone..over them. It's true that most people really are busy - but It takes only a few seconds to start a conversation (If you're into short messages) and a few minutes (1-10/15) to type a long message Don't let anyone lie to you.
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Truth is that most people either don't like you enough to make time for you or just simply - feel no need to talk to others often but are they too busy? No..You don't need to send me a message just to ask me and tell me "Do you really want to talk daily? I like long messages but I can't promise to contact you often" If you really are unsure please don't send me a message.I don't need more acquaintances aka people to talk to - occasionallyI'm not trying to sound rude - I just don't want to meet new people and get emotionally attached - only to end up being left alone after weeks or months of daily conversations.I'm sick of that never ending story and always meeting people who ghost me without a single word (even if everything seems to be ok) or people who "change priorities" over time & become like strangers…I don't want to go through this ever again.Let me tell you one thing – A true friend would never just give up on you for no reason :)It’s always possible to find someone to have a random conversation with – someone willing to send you one message once or twice a week..but..It’s almost impossible to find people willing to make time for you.
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I’m not asking a busy person to make time for me by changing some plans! Absolutely not! I’m here to find someone who wants to talk daily (throughout the day or maybe even night) of one’s own will.Someone looking for the same kind of connection.Strong friendships are based on mutual support. One of the best things you can do for a friend in need, is just to be there for them when they want to talk.I often see posts from people who always say how friendless they are because they don't feel loved or appreciated by their "friends" remember! A true friend - someone who truly likes you or someone who wants to get to know you - will always find time for you. 🙂
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I'm not really interested in small talk/short messages - I love long and meaningful conversations. It's so easy to find someone who loves abbreviations and questions like "How are you?" How was your day? Or what are you interested in? But so hard/almost impossible to find a person who knows how to keep a conversation going & show others some effort.Building and maintaining friendships takes time and effort.Never allow pursuits or possessions to become bigger priorities than your relations with other people.Close friendships are so important to us because they are so difficult to form + Having friends can help you feel as if you belong to something that brings purpose and connection to your life
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• I do NOT respond to any „Hey,hmu” or „u want to talk” type of messages (super short messages or messages full of abbreviations – I literally can’t stand abbreviations and acronyms in text messages) ALL messages full of abbreviations will immediately be ignored.I also don't like it when people ignore everything I say in private messages just to focus on some question or? Start talking only about themselves.. I love conversations with people refering to every part of my messages - not just some question.
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• No dirty messages PLEASE.I'm not looking for anyone to flirt with and I'm not looking for a partner either. No NSWF profiles..I always check people's profiles (Even comment history) - To avoid guys,trying to get inappropriate photos from adult women or? flirt with them & If your comment history is full of rude comments - you and I wouldn't get along! I can't stand people who judge other people and use vulgar words to describe them or? Make fun of them.Respect is very important
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• If both (you and I) are from the same country (I live in a non-English speaking country ) - I want to communicate with you in our first language! No - Not because I don't understand English because as you see - I do. Why then? English is simply overrated and people don't appreciate other languages as much as they should. So.. If we're from the same country and you want to talk only in English (which is quite common on reddit) - Talk to someone else. I just simply don't want to talk to a person from the same country - in a foreign language as It's just something I don't understand even If all you want is to practice your english
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• Please only adult people 18-36 age range (I'm 27)
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• I don’t respond to messages I don’t find interesting even If they're long - If after receiving and reading your message I don't feel comfortable or think "I wouldn't get along with him/her" I simply do not respond (what I’m suggesting is that I don’t always respond to someone’s first or second message because..sometimes you just know If you’d get along with someone or not- I’d never ignore anyone after days or weeks of daily conversations though) just because I don’t want to do anything forcefully & because I don’t want to lead anyone on. I read all messages but I definitely don't respond to all of them! I want to make it clear because I don't want to be accused of not responding and not reading people's messages! - Some people don't message me back as well and even though It is a bit disappointing I'm ok with that! - as long as there's no emotional bond - I think it's ok to not respond to someone's first or second message If people think they wouldn't get along! I can't stand being ignored after days or weeks of daily conversation and seeing people changing priorities but that's something different - something I don't want to go through ever again for real If I'm really interested in someone's message - I respond within a matter of minutes - max 6 hours (If I'm in bed - just sleeping) you won't even hear from me "I'm too busy" because I know myself and If I really was too busy to make time for others - I wouldn't be here. I either want to talk to someone..or not.I don't want to pretend someone I'm not and always try to find some cheap excuses to avoid others. (unlike some people)
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• Don’t ask me “Can you tell me something about yourself?” If you really want to get to know me - you can ask me questions :) I'm an open book.
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• It would be better If you guys were into emojis - just like me - just to describe your emotions through text. Two emojis - 🙂 and 🙁 are completely enough I just don't like emotionless messages.I also don't like it when people say "yeah" or yea"as it sounds dismissively.
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• I want to talk on reddit first (just to make sure If I'd get along with you ) before moving to Discord or some other app
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• Time response matters to me a lot! It matters to me whether I get a message back after one hour,three hours,6 hours or..12 hours and even..after a couple of days..And If you're another person just looking for one day conversation and then? "Disappear" for some amount of time longer than one day to come back and apologize me for being busy - don't even leave me a message.I just want to be honest with you from the start.I'm interested only in daily conversations
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Why can’t you see any of my interests listed down below? Because what really matters to me is..who you are (If you’re honest,talkative,understanding,caring and trustworthy – for example) just simply – It matters to me what you’re like! not what you like.Don’t get me wrong – you can tell me what your hobbies are but in my personal opinion,common interests are important mainly when you want to find a gaming buddy (for example) or If you want to meet someone to hang out with in real life and..go bowling for example.What most people seem to care about are other people's interests – I don’t. I get along with other people despite having completely different hobbies but I absolutely don’t get along with people way different than me (different expectations and outlook on life– way different sense of humor or personality traits – It’s just an example) It doesn't make ANY DIFFERENCE to me If you're a gamer or? Someone interested in photography! It doesn't make any difference - > as long as you're talkative and kind and If you also want to find someone willing to stay in your life..for good - But If you're into small talk and all you want is to...type and receive super short messages or If you're here only because you're bored and don't know what to do + If you're a very sarcastic person - I'm definitely not for you!I don't get along with overly sarcastic people turning everything into a joke. Friendships should be natural – not forced.
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Both people wanting to be friends should feel comfortable and have something in common. No - not necessarily a similar taste in music or movies but something else..Most friendships don't fizzle out because of people not having the same hobbies but..because they just simply have different expectations when It comes to something important.I'm not here out of boredom and trust me - I'm not here to meet as many people as possible.I choose quality over quantity.I higly value myself and my time & Sometimes one person but a person who makes you feel comfortable and understood - is more than enough :) We ALL can choose what kind of people we’d like to talk to and maybe even become really good friends with and I? I don’t want anyone to be disappointed.We all have some expectations after all.I know that people don't have to talk everyday to be friends but I'm interested only in daily conversations with someone also interested in talking dailyIf you really need someone to talk to due to loneliness and If you have time to talk to me daily (throughout the day and maybe even night)I always make time for others.I'm literally always available.I could even stay up all night long only to talk to someone. I’m ready to commit but only If there’s some chemistry between me and someone else.I don’t do anything forcefully.
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If you want to talk to me tell me your story - tell me why you're here, what kind of friend would you like to meet :) Et cetera.Such messages are way more interesting to me than...someone's long list of hobbies. I know! It's unusual on reddit but I don't make friends based on hobbies..I want to meet someone with the same mindset as mine to finally feel understood and get close to someone new.You can share your problems with me - I absolutely don't mind "complaining" as I've been through a lot in my life.What do people usually tell you when you tell them that's something's wrong? "Don't complain" or "Life's not over yet - one day you'll be happy" or "There are worse situations than yours" and..obviously "Find a therapist" Life's not a fairytale and sometimes things don't go as planned.Emotions shouldn't be bottled up.I'm sick of people always telling others "everything's gonna be ok" move on " & more..Trust me people - not everyone wants to hear "Just believe in yourself and everything's gonna be ok" Some people take it as reassurance. But others see it as false hope. Imagine being told that things will be okay, only for them to get worse..Do you guys know why telling someone "everything's gonna be ok" Is wrong? Because you can't see the future.
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You can't guarantee others that one day they'll finally be happy + when It comes to social interactions - We're only responsible for ourselves - not for others & as you guys know people let us down quite often (sometimes even when there's no reason) so instead of telling people how they should move on,forget everything and be happy or asking them to find a therapist - be there for them! Always be willing to listen to them If you really like them or want to get to know them & don't suggest everyone in a tough situation to find a therapist because a therapist won't ever replace a true friend + It's quite normal to be disappointed If people always do something to hurt you.Sharing your hardships with other people in a very similar situation or exactly the same one - is VERY helpful If the other person understands you & wants to start all over by just letting it all out & feeling emotional support instead of always hearing some "positive quotes" or someone saying "Stop complaining let's talk about something else"Everyone needs a shoulder to cry on. I appreciate sensitive people who always try to understand others.Empathy is everything
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Our world needs more peace 🤗 I've seen a lot of rude comments on reddit.If you don't agree with me - OK but please don't criticize me + Not everyone is here to ask for advice.Listen people - I know how different my post is & I know It won't be easy for me to find what or rather who - I'm looking for BUT I always want to be myself instead of pretending someone I'm not and lying to others.I know It would be easier if (like others) I had less expectations but I I know what I want and honestly? If my post was different..I wouldn't be me.Even If I won't meet a person I'd get along with - that's ok! but don't give me any unsolicited advice because I wouldn't change for someone who doesn't even know me pretty much as I wouldn't want to change anyone else.I'm not trying to "fit in" and be like everyone else - just to get more attention.Accept me for who I am or let go - is my motto.I'm not here to argue with anyone and to make fun of others.
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Please - If you're a completely different person than the described type of person I'm looking for (If you love abrreviations,If you don't need an emotional connection,If you're sarcastic and quiet) or If you simply disagree with my post - don't force yourself to send me a message.I want my new potential friendship,to be natural which is why I want you to contact me If your needs are the same - I don't want you to try to change yourself only to please me - Pretending to be someone you're not - is the worst.I know It's possible to find what I'm looking for as I had conversations with people looking for exactly the same thing and being nice to me - I want to believe in my luck again as I had it a few times on reddit - I've recently lost someone I thought could be a friend of mine (such a perfect match) and I'm sad but I want to finally be happy again & find someone always wanting to talk - sending me random pictures throughout the day - food pictures or pictures of some animals and what is the most important to me? To find people who value online friendships as much as they would value real life ones as there's another human being on the other side
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No comments please.Only Private messages and chat requests.I don't really like public conversations and I also do not respond to comments so If you want to send me a message just do it without saying "You can DM me" + I'm online almost all the time and yes - I am very selective but If I had to choose between having another (new) acquaintance and being in the same situation as I currently am - I'd always choose second option.I don't need more people to talk to every now and then and any chit chat so please think twice before you decide to send me a message

Only Europe Please - short note - If you're not into reading or receiving long messages,don't read any further + Please If you don't want to read everything because of my post being too long for you & instead of reading It all - ..skip some parts - find another person to talk to.Let's respect each other and our free time. All people criticizing/making fun of me & other people - will permanently be blocked.Pretty much as people questioning my post and giving me unsolicited advice.I'm not here for any conflicts and I know I can't please everyone - I know I never will.. However It's me who should feel comfortable in my new potential friendship & obviously someone interested in being my friend - not the whole world which is why I don't need any advice from people who don't even want to be a part of my life. The amount of rude people on Reddit always criticizing others and making fun of them is unbelievably high but let me tell you something - NEVER let anyone make choices for you and criticize you only because you're different! Always fight for your dreams and never let anyone make you think you're worthless! It's your life and you're the one deciding what's best for you - If you want to judge me despite not even wanting to talk to me or give me avice better block me
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Hello guys! 🙂 (read everything before you decide to send me a message) Please send me a message ONLY If you're in the same situation and If your expectations are the same as mine.I want to find like minded people from Europe (Why Europe? Read my post to find out) I'm looking for something permanent (remember - you can feel lonely even If you're surrounded by others - If there's no emotional bond) I'm fed up of meeting people who never make any time for me & only text me once or twice a week to ask me "what are you up to?" Out of boredom.I don't want to meet people asking others a million of questions like "what's your favorite movie?" Just to give you one word answer and ask you another question "and music? Your favorite song?" I'm looking for something "deeper" & different🙂What kind of friend would I like to find? Someone to talk to on a daily basis - Someone who needs It & wants It just as much as me
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What are my expectations? I would like to meet someone in a similar situation – why? Because I honestly feel like only a person with the same expectations and a similar outlook on life would get along with me & because I feel more comfortable talking to people like me..Friendless people who need a strong bond - people without friends and without partners..Don't get me wrong…Most people deserve to be happy and It's good to have friends but people who have friends or families in real life are usually more focused on them ( which is completely understandable) & have less time for others + I simply don't want to be replaced by anyone..I kind of envy people who can call others , true friends given I don't have an emotional bond with any of my acquaintances. Whenever I hear that others have friends I simply get sad because (believe it or not) If I had to choose between 20 people to talk to (Acquaintances) and one special person - I'd choose that one special person without any hesitation .
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I also want to talk to others on a daily basis mainly because..I want to see someone’s effort & be someone's first choice - not another person to have random conversations with..Why I'd rather talk to people from my continent? Well..Mainly because I would like to see someone I'd get along with - In the far future - face to face :) + I don't want to wait any longer than 6 hours to receive a message - Especially given most people are always available on social media sites & keep their phones in a pocket.Once you receive & open my message - get back to me (If you're as serious as I am & really need a true friend) waiting 6 hours to receive a message is more than enough
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I'm by no means criticising people who don't want to talk to others often / People who really are super busy & People who want to find someone to have non important conversations with - I'm aware that not everyone has the same expectations which is why everything you're reading now - is here for a reason.All I'm suggesting is - I don't want anything temporary and I don't want to be the one always giving more than receiving.Listen people - I used to ignore being..ignored by others..always being just an option to talk to during tough times or moments of boredom.I was too young to realize that I was never important enough for most people that were a part of my life I don't know who needs to hear this but..No one is too busy to make time for you! People make excuses to avoid others because they prioritize everything and (maybe) everyone..over them. It's true that most people really are busy - but It takes only a few seconds to start a conversation (If you're into short messages) and a few minutes (1-10/15) to type a long message Don't let anyone lie to you.
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Truth is that most people either don't like you enough to make time for you or just simply - feel no need to talk to others often but are they too busy? No..You don't need to send me a message just to ask me and tell me "Do you really want to talk daily? I like long messages but I can't promise to contact you often" If you really are unsure please don't send me a message.I don't need more acquaintances aka people to talk to - occasionallyI'm not trying to sound rude - I just don't want to meet new people and get emotionally attached - only to end up being left alone after weeks or months of daily conversations.I'm sick of that never ending story and always meeting people who ghost me without a single word (even if everything seems to be ok) or people who "change priorities" over time & become like strangers…I don't want to go through this ever again.Let me tell you one thing – A true friend would never just give up on you for no reason :)It’s always possible to find someone to have a random conversation with – someone willing to send you one message once or twice a week..but..It’s almost impossible to find people willing to make time for you.
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I’m not asking a busy person to make time for me by changing some plans! Absolutely not! I’m here to find someone who wants to talk daily (throughout the day or maybe even night) of one’s own will.Someone looking for the same kind of connection.Strong friendships are based on mutual support. One of the best things you can do for a friend in need, is just to be there for them when they want to talk.I often see posts from people who always say how friendless they are because they don't feel loved or appreciated by their "friends" remember! A true friend - someone who truly likes you or someone who wants to get to know you - will always find time for you. 🙂
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I'm not really interested in small talk/short messages - I love long and meaningful conversations. It's so easy to find someone who loves abbreviations and questions like "How are you?" How was your day? Or what are you interested in? But so hard/almost impossible to find a person who knows how to keep a conversation going & show others some effort.Building and maintaining friendships takes time and effort.Never allow pursuits or possessions to become bigger priorities than your relations with other people.Close friendships are so important to us because they are so difficult to form + Having friends can help you feel as if you belong to something that brings purpose and connection to your life
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• I do NOT respond to any „Hey,hmu” or „u want to talk” type of messages (super short messages or messages full of abbreviations – I literally can’t stand abbreviations and acronyms in text messages) ALL messages full of abbreviations will immediately be ignored.I also don't like it when people ignore everything I say in private messages just to focus on some question or? Start talking only about themselves.. I love conversations with people refering to every part of my messages - not just some question.
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• No dirty messages PLEASE.I'm not looking for anyone to flirt with and I'm not looking for a partner either. No NSWF profiles..I always check people's profiles (Even comment history) - To avoid guys,trying to get inappropriate photos from adult women or? flirt with them & If your comment history is full of rude comments - you and I wouldn't get along! I can't stand people who judge other people and use vulgar words to describe them or? Make fun of them.Respect is very important
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• If both (you and I) are from the same country (I live in a non-English speaking country ) - I want to communicate with you in our first language! No - Not because I don't understand English because as you see - I do. Why then? English is simply overrated and people don't appreciate other languages as much as they should. So.. If we're from the same country and you want to talk only in English (which is quite common on reddit) - Talk to someone else. I just simply don't want to talk to a person from the same country - in a foreign language as It's just something I don't understand even If all you want is to practice your english
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• Please only adult people 18-36 age range (I'm 27)
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• I don’t respond to messages I don’t find interesting even If they're long - If after receiving and reading your message I don't feel comfortable or think "I wouldn't get along with him/her" I simply do not respond (what I’m suggesting is that I don’t always respond to someone’s first or second message because..sometimes you just know If you’d get along with someone or not- I’d never ignore anyone after days or weeks of daily conversations though) just because I don’t want to do anything forcefully & because I don’t want to lead anyone on. I read all messages but I definitely don't respond to all of them! I want to make it clear because I don't want to be accused of not responding and not reading people's messages! - Some people don't message me back as well and even though It is a bit disappointing I'm ok with that! - as long as there's no emotional bond - I think it's ok to not respond to someone's first or second message If people think they wouldn't get along! I can't stand being ignored after days or weeks of daily conversation and seeing people changing priorities but that's something different - something I don't want to go through ever again for real If I'm really interested in someone's message - I respond within a matter of minutes - max 6 hours (If I'm in bed - just sleeping) you won't even hear from me "I'm too busy" because I know myself and If I really was too busy to make time for others - I wouldn't be here. I either want to talk to someone..or not.I don't want to pretend someone I'm not and always try to find some cheap excuses to avoid others. (unlike some people)
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• Don’t ask me “Can you tell me something about yourself?” If you really want to get to know me - you can ask me questions :) I'm an open book.
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• It would be better If you guys were into emojis - just like me - just to describe your emotions through text. Two emojis - 🙂 and 🙁 are completely enough I just don't like emotionless messages.I also don't like it when people say "yeah" or yea"as it sounds dismissively.
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• I want to talk on reddit first (just to make sure If I'd get along with you ) before moving to Discord or some other app
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• Time response matters to me a lot! It matters to me whether I get a message back after one hour,three hours,6 hours or..12 hours and even..after a couple of days..And If you're another person just looking for one day conversation and then? "Disappear" for some amount of time longer than one day to come back and apologize me for being busy - don't even leave me a message.I just want to be honest with you from the start.I'm interested only in daily conversations
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Why can’t you see any of my interests listed down below? Because what really matters to me is..who you are (If you’re honest,talkative,understanding,caring and trustworthy – for example) just simply – It matters to me what you’re like! not what you like.Don’t get me wrong – you can tell me what your hobbies are but in my personal opinion,common interests are important mainly when you want to find a gaming buddy (for example) or If you want to meet someone to hang out with in real life and..go bowling for example.What most people seem to care about are other people's interests – I don’t. I get along with other people despite having completely different hobbies but I absolutely don’t get along with people way different than me (different expectations and outlook on life– way different sense of humor or personality traits – It’s just an example) It doesn't make ANY DIFFERENCE to me If you're a gamer or? Someone interested in photography! It doesn't make any difference - > as long as you're talkative and kind and If you also want to find someone willing to stay in your life..for good - But If you're into small talk and all you want is to...type and receive super short messages or If you're here only because you're bored and don't know what to do + If you're a very sarcastic person - I'm definitely not for you!I don't get along with overly sarcastic people turning everything into a joke. Friendships should be natural – not forced.
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Both people wanting to be friends should feel comfortable and have something in common. No - not necessarily a similar taste in music or movies but something else..Most friendships don't fizzle out because of people not having the same hobbies but..because they just simply have different expectations when It comes to something important.I'm not here out of boredom and trust me - I'm not here to meet as many people as possible.I choose quality over quantity.I higly value myself and my time & Sometimes one person but a person who makes you feel comfortable and understood - is more than enough :) We ALL can choose what kind of people we’d like to talk to and maybe even become really good friends with and I? I don’t want anyone to be disappointed.We all have some expectations after all.I know that people don't have to talk everyday to be friends but I'm interested only in daily conversations with someone also interested in talking dailyIf you really need someone to talk to due to loneliness and If you have time to talk to me daily (throughout the day and maybe even night)I always make time for others.I'm literally always available.I could even stay up all night long only to talk to someone. I’m ready to commit but only If there’s some chemistry between me and someone else.I don’t do anything forcefully.
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If you want to talk to me tell me your story - tell me why you're here, what kind of friend would you like to meet :) Et cetera.Such messages are way more interesting to me than...someone's long list of hobbies. I know! It's unusual on reddit but I don't make friends based on hobbies..I want to meet someone with the same mindset as mine to finally feel understood and get close to someone new.You can share your problems with me - I absolutely don't mind "complaining" as I've been through a lot in my life.What do people usually tell you when you tell them that's something's wrong? "Don't complain" or "Life's not over yet - one day you'll be happy" or "There are worse situations than yours" and..obviously "Find a therapist" Life's not a fairytale and sometimes things don't go as planned.Emotions shouldn't be bottled up.I'm sick of people always telling others "everything's gonna be ok" move on " & more..Trust me people - not everyone wants to hear "Just believe in yourself and everything's gonna be ok" Some people take it as reassurance. But others see it as false hope. Imagine being told that things will be okay, only for them to get worse..Do you guys know why telling someone "everything's gonna be ok" Is wrong? Because you can't see the future.
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You can't guarantee others that one day they'll finally be happy + when It comes to social interactions - We're only responsible for ourselves - not for others & as you guys know people let us down quite often (sometimes even when there's no reason) so instead of telling people how they should move on,forget everything and be happy or asking them to find a therapist - be there for them! Always be willing to listen to them If you really like them or want to get to know them & don't suggest everyone in a tough situation to find a therapist because a therapist won't ever replace a true friend + It's quite normal to be disappointed If people always do something to hurt you.Sharing your hardships with other people in a very similar situation or exactly the same one - is VERY helpful If the other person understands you & wants to start all over by just letting it all out & feeling emotional support instead of always hearing some "positive quotes" or someone saying "Stop complaining let's talk about something else"Everyone needs a shoulder to cry on. I appreciate sensitive people who always try to understand others.Empathy is everything
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Our world needs more peace 🤗 I've seen a lot of rude comments on reddit.If you don't agree with me - OK but please don't criticize me + Not everyone is here to ask for advice.Listen people - I know how different my post is & I know It won't be easy for me to find what or rather who - I'm looking for BUT I always want to be myself instead of pretending someone I'm not and lying to others.I know It would be easier if (like others) I had less expectations but I I know what I want and honestly? If my post was different..I wouldn't be me.Even If I won't meet a person I'd get along with - that's ok! but don't give me any unsolicited advice because I wouldn't change for someone who doesn't even know me pretty much as I wouldn't want to change anyone else.I'm not trying to "fit in" and be like everyone else - just to get more attention.Accept me for who I am or let go - is my motto.I'm not here to argue with anyone and to make fun of others.
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Please - If you're a completely different person than the described type of person I'm looking for (If you love abrreviations,If you don't need an emotional connection,If you're sarcastic and quiet) or If you simply disagree with my post - don't force yourself to send me a message.I want my new potential friendship,to be natural which is why I want you to contact me If your needs are the same - I don't want you to try to change yourself only to please me - Pretending to be someone you're not - is the worst.I know It's possible to find what I'm looking for as I had conversations with people looking for exactly the same thing and being nice to me - I want to believe in my luck again as I had it a few times on reddit - I've recently lost someone I thought could be a friend of mine (such a perfect match) and I'm sad but I want to finally be happy again & find someone always wanting to talk - sending me random pictures throughout the day - food pictures or pictures of some animals and what is the most important to me? To find people who value online friendships as much as they would value real life ones as there's another human being on the other side
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Hello all,
Does anyone have any tricks about how to find cheap short term accommodation?
I need to relocate for 6 months to close to Birmingham.
I currently have a hotel in Newcastle that is £85 per day with £25 food.
I can't find anything in Birmingham with a similar price.
I'm looking for £50 per day for a bed and space for my work equipment (computer) for months at a time. But would prefer a block booking for the 6 months.
Any companies I should be approaching first?
I'd aim for a house if I was there longer, I need it from start of July preferably.
I've stayed in caravans and lodges before.
Hostels are probably a no go due to equipment i would have.
I know UK has some problems with housing right now so I can already tell this topic seems troll like in nature.
I've called a few Premier inns which can do my budget for some days of the month but the prices go upto £150 on weekends so have declined me.
Thanks.

so this started in september 2022 i started seeing a dude who would appear in my dreams, he didnt do anything in the dreams, he would just stand beside me and walk next to me. he was always there at my right. and the dreams weren't daily. like a dream every few weeks. when i dream, it's always a weird dream. and to be honest, i didnt mind the guy he wouldnt do anything and would just stand there. hehas black hair and wears a long black coat that was opened, also shirt but i dont remember the colour of that. and black pants and shoes. he was tall. and generally in my dreams i dont look up at people in the dreams so i didnt knew what his face looked like for the longest part. i would tell my friend these stories and we would laugh it off cause we didnt take dreams seriously. and i would always joke about him being my friend and "oh im going to meet my friend see ya" kinda things.
at one point, the dude helped me climb up a wall in one dream but that was the only interaction.
oneday, i went to the saloon and insread of just cutting the ends of my hair i asked the hairdresser to cut it short. about neck lenght. but the hairdresser messed up a bit and i ended up with really short hair. a few weeks later, i saw a dream, but instead of the dude being beside me he was .. far(?) and in the dream i looked for him in a crowd of people. and then i found him, he looked so angry his face was wrinkly from anger idk how to describe it but the man was just man. i was confused ofc, and like that th edream ended. dreams with him in them stopped for a couple of months. and then one time i dreamt about almost being kiddnapped by a tall blonde guy ive never seen in my life. that one scared me to death and i woke up crying.
after that i was like " i dont want the blonde one thats just messed up where is the black haired dude??" and actually prayed (lol) that i can have a convo with him and just talk. and it actually happened but we were talkinh about that one vsauce youtube short with 1 , 10, 100, 1000, 1000000 ... and he was actually smiling and laughing. we didnt talk about what happened instead just talk about numbers and we were having fun.
dreams stopped after that, and i didnt miss the guy too much because i was actually busy with exams. but after a couple of week maybe a month or so. i saw a dream that i still remember it crystal clear. i was in a place on the sea. and i was an area surrounded with fences ( like were hourese train) and the black haired dude was next to me . suddenly, a huge monter comes in and lands on the ground, sending everything flying from the impact. and the monster, it had a mouth like flower pedals. 4 pedals that would open to reveal his teeth. suddenly he started talking to me in english (not my first language and not a language i hear on dreams at all) he said " you stink of blood " and for some reason i was explaining to the monster that ive never eaten a girl. and he was like " you dont need to eat one to smell like this " and then the dream changes to my home. i was busy trying to leave but there was someone messing (idk i dont control anything in dreams they come with their own plot im just watching from different povs ) so i walked up the stairs and there was a white haired boy with with clothes and he was reading a book maybe. i said come on lets go but he ignored me. so i looked behind me and there was no one around (somethign cringe is about to happen) a went to the boy and kissed him on the cheek. i told him "move faster if you wanna catch up with us were not waiting for you" and i as turned around i saw the black haired dude and oh shit i litterally just looked around just to make sure he wont see this but i guess its too late. i just started power walking out the house to avoid any eye contact and they just followed. then suddenly at the end of th street a car pulls over and there's this old man who says to the guys that they should shave their beard (?) they didnt have a berad but o guess they had a bit of hair. and then the guy in white asked me to help him shave and i said no so it yourself and then continued walking cause they took too long. and at conveneint store, htey were selling hoodies with that had some weird sentences on them. something about politics and the government. idk but then the guys caught uo to me and we just started walking until the dream ended. and they bith never appeared in any of my dreams. ever.
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the messed up part is that, at the last few months ofo these dreams i was totally ok with telling people about them so i told this girl and she said the her mom knows the meaning of such dreams and when she came back she was like i dont wanna tell you those dreams have bad meanings and i told her its ok i never took them seriously and she said. i think that the dude in black is a (jinn ashiq)
well jinn here is a supernatural being that is overpowered bla bla and some of them are good some are evil . idc about these things
and ashiq means in love. conclusion, a jinn is in love with me.
i ofc laughed it off but i got curious and started looking up what are the symptoms and what to do. it wasnt very nice. and none of them apply to me.
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any ideas what it would be ?

So just started copywriting and wrote a email on a free cookbook. Is it good though? Considering this is my first copy.
Subject: {Name} provide your address please :)
Dear {Name},
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If your friends and family enjoy TASTEFUL AND TRADITIONAL foods then its for you .
As you browse the book, You'll discover the secrets, accompanied by CAPTIVATING IMAGES!
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{Link to provide address}
Happy eating :3

My daughter (just turned 4) is a gregarious social butterfly with making friends, shows signs of being very smart (with things like writing her name, sounding out words, having a good memory for learning facts and songs), and is vigorous and strong when it comes to playing climbing and running around. Her emotional self regulation isn’t so great (tantrums when she’s tired or frustrated), but it’s getting better because of stuff like talking with her about feelings and how to calm herself down (take deep breaths, say how you feel instead of throwing or hitting), as well as positive reinforcement / reward for good behavior and time outs for bad behavior. She’s a joy to be with and my wife and I are head over heels in love with her.
Ever since I became a dad, I’ve had a fire lit under my ass to make more money and to do better in my career. Raising a kid is expensive, and the cost of everything is going up like crazy. I’ve gotten two promotions in the past four years, and worked a bunch of overtime, and I’m probably going to keep going for a promotion every couple of years as long as I can — in other words, I’m going to keep learning and building higher and won’t be able to just “coast” and relax in the job position I’m in for very long. Right now I’m working from home (thank goodness!) but it’s still hard work and very mentally demanding.
When I’m not working, I’m usually being with my daughter, or doing household chores or taking care of bills and such. My one hobby is that I do try to exercise as close to daily as possible — usually before my daughter wakes up, or sometimes during my lunch break from work or after my daughter goes to bed or even just some push-ups between work tasks. No gym membership (I don’t have the time or the disposable income for it), just old school body weight exercises, and occasionally running or jumping rope. It helps me to feel more confident, and more tough like I can handle the challenges of life. It’s very possible that I won’t be able to retire until my 70’s, and so I want to stay strong and healthy for as long as possible so I can provide for my family. Rather than complain about that, I’d rather just accept it and say “well if I’m still doing a mentally difficult job in my 70s, and exercising daily, I’m not going to be at risk of dementia for a long time. This is my path.”
I’m very aware that my daughter is going to be growing up in a world where there’s economic uncertainty and she’ll have to compete for opportunities in education and career. There are parents who really push their kids to be achievers — some families to an abusive degree like “you have three options: doctor, lawyer, or disgrace to the family” — and their kids are going to be competing with her for the same opportunities.
I want my daughter to learn discipline and hard work. I also want her to be emotionally healthy and balanced — not be someone who is an overachiever and perfectionist because they think they will never be good enough to win their parents’ love. And I want her to have a happy childhood.
Anyone have tips on how to do all that? And about how to not burden my daughter with all my emotional baggage about money, achievement, and career?
So far, I’ve been trying to reach good lessons, skills, and attitudes while mostly making things fun and not too serious. I want her to develop the intrinsic motivation where she loves learning, enjoys reading, and appreciates working hard at things and getting better at them.
So far, I’m seeing positive signs: She loves story time with mommy before bedtime. She goes to look at books herself sometimes during quiet time. We go to the playground and when she is climbing something difficult, she uses positive self talk to encourage herself (“I can be brave, I can do hard things.”). I also see the shadow side: the times when she has made a mistake drawing a letter, and she broke down crying about it.
Tips, thoughts, encouragement, and your own experiences are all welcome.

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Games that I want most currently: Bug Fables, Oaken, Chernobylite, Vanaris Tactics, Miasma Chronicles and Dreamscaper
My full wishlist is below, but I will consider other games that I don't know about/aren't on the list. I really like to play Roguelites, RPGs, Strategy, Card games, and certain sims.
I also have some games on the EA Store, if you're interested just ask.
Tradeable:

• 112 Operator
  
• 911 Operator
  
• A Blind Legend
  
• Agent in Depth
  
• Aground
  
• Alchemist's Castle
  
• Anomaly Warzone Earth
  
• Arcade Spirits
  
• Autonauts
  
• Backbone
  
• Beasts of Maravilla Island
  
• Book of Demons
  
• Boyfriend Dungeon
  
• Builder Simulator
  
• Calico
  
• Celeste
  
• Chivalry: Medieval Warfare
  
• Cook, Serve, Delicious!
  
• Cosmic Express
  
• Crysis 2 Maximum Edition
  
• Curse of the Dead Gods
  
• Curse: The Eye of Isis
  
• Dead Age
  
• Death Squared
  
• Detached: Non-VR Edition
  
• Dicey Dungeons
  
• Dishonored
  
• DOOM 64
  
• Doughlings: Arcade
  
• Doughlings: Invasion
  
• Dustforce
  
• Edge
  
• Eternal Threads
  
• Evan's Remains
  
• Farming Simulator 17
  
• Field of Glory II
  
• Firegirl: Hack 'n Splash Rescue
  
• Five Dates
  
• Frick, Inc.
  
• Get In The Car, Loser!
  
• Ghostrunner
  
• Ghostwire: Tokyo
  
• Golden Light
  
• GRIME
  
• Growing Up
  
• Guilty Gear X2 #Reload
  
• Guns & Fishes
  
• Harmony's Odyssey
  
• Honey, I Joined a Cult
  
• Izmir: An Independence Simulator
  
• Just King
  
• Kingdom Two Crowns
  
• Lighthouse Keeper
  
• Luck be a Landlord
  
• Lucy -The Eternity She Wished For-
  
• Lust from Beyond: M Edition
  
• Mail Mole
  
• Medal of Honor(TM) Single Player
  
• MegaRace 1
  
• MegaRace 2
  
• Meow Express
  
• MirrorMoon EP
  
• Monaco
  
• Nomad Survival
  
• Non-Stop Raiders
  
• Orbital Racer
  
• Osmos
  
• Out of Space
  
• PAYDAY 2
  
• Perfect
  
• Pill Baby
  
• Pixross
  
• Planet TD
  
• Porcunipine
  
• Project Chemistry
  
• Quadrata
  
• Re:Call
  
• Rebel Galaxy
  
• Red Faction: Armageddon
  
• Remnants of Naezith
  
• Safety First!
  
• Slime-san
  
• Songbringer
  
• Soul Axiom Rebooted
  
• Soul Searching
  
• Soulblight
  
• Soulflow
  
• Space Crew: Legendary Edition
  
• Spiritfarer®: Farewell Edition
  
• Stacking
  
• StarCrossed
  
• Steel Rats
  
• Stick Fight: The Game
  
• stikir
  
• STONE
  
• Stygian: Reign of the Old Ones
  
• Super Lesbian Animal RPG
  
• Survivalist
  
• SWINE HD Remaster
  
• System Shock 2
  
• System Shock: Enhanced Edition
  
• Teacup
  
• The Amazing American Circus
  
• The Enchanted Cave 2
  
• The Forest Cathedral
  
• The Inner World
  
• The Wild Eight
  
• Ticket to Ride
  
• Turbo Golf Racing
  
• Turok
  
• Voyage: Journey to the Moon
  
• Warhammer 40,000: Gladius - Relics of War
  
• White Day: A Labyrinth Named School
  
• World of Goo
  
• Worms Rumble
  
• Wounded - The Beginning
  
• 🧠 OUT OF THE BOX
  

Wishlist:

• Absinthia
  
• AETHERIS
  
• Aethermancer
  
• Age of Wonders 4
  
• Alchemia: Creatio Ex Nihilo
  
• Angkara: The Horde
  
• Arcadian Atlas
  
• Archmage Rises
  
• ARIA CHRONICLE Amazon
  
• ARIA CHRONICLE Invoker
  
• ARIA CHRONICLE NECROKNIGHT
  
• Ash of Gods: The Way
  
• Astrea
  
• Backpack Hero
  
• Baldur's Gate 3
  
• Before Your Eyes
  
• Beloved Rapture
  
• Braid
  
• BRAVELY DEFAULT II
  
• Bravery and Greed
  
• Brutal Orchestra
  
• Bug Fables: The Everlasting Sapling
  
• Capes
  
• Card Shark
  
• Cassette Beasts
  
• Castle Of Alchemists
  
• Castle of the Underdogs : Episode 1
  
• Cataclismo
  
• Chernobylite Enhanced Edition
  
• Colony Ship: A Post-Earth Role Playing Game
  
• Crimson Tactics: The Rise of The White Banner
  
• Curious Expedition 2
  
• Cygnus
  
• Dark Quest 3
  
• Dead Cells
  
• Demiurges
  
• Demonschool
  
• Depersonalization
  
• Devil's Deck 恶魔秘境
  
• Dice & Dungeons
  
• Dice Hero: The Unoriginal Story
  
• Die in the Dungeon
  
• Diplomacy is Not an Option
  
• Disgaea 6 Complete
  
• Draft of Darkness
  
• Dreadful River
  
• Dream Tactics
  
• Dreamscaper
  
• Dungeon Alchemist
  
• Dungeon Drafters
  
• Dungeons of Aether
  
• Dungeons of Voidria
  
• Eden's Last Sunrise
  
• Epic Battle Fantasy 5
  
• Fabledom
  
• Farthest Frontier
  
• FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE INTERGRADE
  
• For The King II
  
• For The Warp
  
• Fortune-499
  
• Full Circle
  
• God Of Weapons
  
• Golfinite
  
• Grand Arms: March of the Red Dragon
  
• Gunfire Reborn - Visitors of Spirit Realm
  
• Hades II
  
• HELLCARD
  
• Hero’s Hour - Rogue Realms
  
• Hex of the Lich
  
• Hexrogue
  
• Himeko Sutori
  
• Hogwarts Legacy
  
• Horizon's Gate
  
• I Was a Teenage Exocolonist
  
• Ignited Steel
  
• Immortal Tactics: War of the Eternals
  
• IMMORTALITY
  
• Infested Fortress
  
• Infinite Mana
  
• Intergalactic Pawn Shop
  
• Jagged Alliance 3
  
• Keylocker Turn Based Cyberpunk Action
  
• Kingdoms of the Dump
  
• Knock on the Coffin Lid
  
• Labyrinth of Refrain: Coven of Dusk
  
• Lakeburg Legacies
  
• LakeSide
  
• Lost In Fantaland
  
• Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales
  
• MatchR
  
• Mercenaries Rebirth
  
• Miasma Chronicles
  
• Monster Roadtrip Hitchhiker Pack - Oz & Amira
  
• Netherguild
  
• News Tower
  
• Night Book
  
• Night Trap - 25th Anniversary Edition
  
• Nightmare Reaper
  
• Nordic Ashes
  
• Oaken
  
• OCTOPATH TRAVELER II
  
• Pacific Drive
  
• Perfect Round Disc Golf
  
• Phantom Brigade
  
• Quartet
  
• Ravage Road
  
• Ravenswatch
  
• REMORE: INFESTED KINGDOM
  
• Ring of Fire: Search for a Killer
  
• Rising Lords
  
• Rogue Dungeon
  
• Rogue Legacy 2
  
• Roll Player
  
• SacriFire
  
• SaGa Frontier Remastered
  
• Sea of Stars
  
• Shadows of Forbidden Gods
  
• Shadows Over Loathing
  
• Shattered Heaven
  
• Shores Unknown
  
• Shotgun King: The Final Checkmate
  
• Showgunners
  
• Sigil of the Magi
  
• Sky Oceans: Wings for Hire
  
• Slaves of Magic
  
• SOULVARS
  
• Spelldrifter
  
• Spire of Glory
  
• Spiritlink Tactics
  
• STAR OCEAN THE DIVINE FORCE
  
• SteamWorld Build
  
• Stones Keeper
  
• Suikoden I&II HD Remaster Gate Rune and Dunan Unification Wars
  
• Super Fantasy Kingdom
  
• TaleSpire
  
• Tape to Tape
  
• Ten Dates
  
• Ten Thousand Coins: The Golden Merchant
  
• Terra Nil
  
• TerraScape
  
• The DioField Chronicle
  
• The Dragoness: Command of the Flame
  
• The Dungeon Of Naheulbeuk - Back To The Futon
  
• The Last Starship
  
• The Oregon Trail
  
• The Pale Beyond
  
• The Simulacrum
  
• The Thaumaturge
  
• The Wandering Village
  
• Tiny Bookshop
  
• Together in Battle
  
• Tower Tactics: Liberation
  
• Towers Deck
  
• TRIANGLE STRATEGY
  
• Twilight Wars
  
• Tyrant's Blessing
  
• Unboxing the Cryptic Killer
  
• Untamed Tactics
  
• Vagrus - The Riven Realms
  
• VALKYRIE ELYSIUM
  
• Vampire Survivors: Legacy of the Moonspell
  
• Vampire Survivors: Tides of the Foscari
  
• Vanaris Tactics
  
• Vestaria Saga I: War of the Scions
  
• Vestaria Saga II: The Sacred Sword of Silvanister
  
• Void Marauders
  
• Voor de kroon
  
• Wandering Sword
  
• Whisker Squadron
  
• Whisper Mountain Outbreak
  
• Witchbrook
  
• Writer's Block
  
• Yaengard
  
• Zelter
  
• ＲＰＧタイム！～ライトの伝説～
  

• Paid gig for at least two months
• And learn from designers and ML engineers working on the latest in AI image generation tooling ...............

Hi! I'm at a mission-driven Series A start up looking for anyone interested in using AI art generation tools like Stable Diffusion, DALL-E 2, and Midjourney. We are looking for artists with a background in graphic design and illustration and a budding interest in AI art techniques using multiple design and AI tools.
About the role
You will work with leading machine learning and artificial intelligence experts to explore the newest techniques in AI image generation. The first two weeks of the role will focus on developing your skillset and talents—teaching you the best techniques to produce beautiful images for children's books. The rest of the role will focus on leveraging those techniques and continuing to grow your AI art skillset as you work with our team to develop a portfolio of beautiful images for children's stories.
You will leave this internship with three things:

• A fully-developed skillset in AI image generation using the most up-to-date techniques
• A portfolio of hundreds of images you have created (and potentially illustrator credits as well)
• Great relationships with a small, hard-working, kind team of education specialists, design experts, machine learning engineers, and entrepreneurs.
• The role is fully remote. Pay range: $2,000-$3,000 per month, depending on prior experience.

Start date: ASAP
End date: End of September, with the chance for ongoing work depending on performance
To apply:

1. DM me for application contact info and background on the company.
2. Application process: send over 2-3 images you have created using an AI tool and explain which tool(s) they used and how you made those images
3. Bonus: share an image below that captures the joy of a child reading