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Comment on Single most useful program you daily use? in ~tech
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Comment on I hate the new internet. I hate the new tech world. I hate it all. I want out, and I can't be the only one. in ~tech
BashCrandiboot Just another algorithm people now have to figure out how to game.Just another algorithm people now have to figure out how to game.
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Comment on No Man's Sky: Worlds Part II in ~games
BashCrandiboot Damn, thanks for pointing that out, but I don't necessarily agree that my point would be "concocting a reason" to find something interesting. Plenty of people would find stumbling upon a prime...Damn, thanks for pointing that out, but I don't necessarily agree that my point would be "concocting a reason" to find something interesting. Plenty of people would find stumbling upon a prime number innately interesting.
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Comment on Electronic Arts slashes BioWare after ‘Dragon Age’ sales miss in ~games
BashCrandiboot I use both of those, plus some other doodads. Sometimes they work, sometimes they don't.I use both of those, plus some other doodads. Sometimes they work, sometimes they don't.
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Comment on Electronic Arts slashes BioWare after ‘Dragon Age’ sales miss in ~games
BashCrandiboot Why do I need to accept an arbitration provision and a class action waiver to read this article lol.Why do I need to accept an arbitration provision and a class action waiver to read this article lol.
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Comment on No Man's Sky: Worlds Part II in ~games
BashCrandiboot (edited )Link ParentEdit: I mucked up the number entry, the number is not prime. Well, "exciting" is all in the eye of the beholder. For example, that number you just picked at random? It just so happens to be a...Edit: I mucked up the number entry, the number is not prime.
Well, "exciting" is all in the eye of the beholder. For example, that number you just picked at random? It just so happens to be a prime number.
I mean, that's pretty dang cool lol. Type another random string of 12 digits at that site and see how many prime numbers you can get. Less than 4% of all 12-digit numbers are prime, and you plucked one at random.
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Comment on ADHD representation in media in ~health.mental
BashCrandiboot Here's someone that people may or may not expect: Leslie Knope. That's right, the hyper-productive, hyper-motivated, hyper-organized Deputy Director of Parks & Recreation in Pawnee. She's not...- Exemplary
Here's someone that people may or may not expect: Leslie Knope.
That's right, the hyper-productive, hyper-motivated, hyper-organized Deputy Director of Parks & Recreation in Pawnee. She's not diagnosed, and no, I'm not just saying It's because she's energetic. I think her symptoms manifest in ways that are not completely obvious, and the way she manages them causes us to view them as strengths, not weaknesses.
Productivity
The thing about Leslie is that if something needs to be done, she does it immediately. Or maybe she's even already done it. If it's not something she can do immediately, she will instead focus her attention on creating massive lists, pegboards, and binders that cover every meticulous detail of that project.
She does this because her thoughts and ideas never stop. It's a never-ending train of "AND THIS— AND THIS— AND THIS— AND..." She's acting impulsively, because as many people with ADHD know, if you don't get an idea out of your body, its gone forever. Leslie's productivity is learned behavior.
And we see what happens when she gets stuck or the ideas stop flowing. She gets stressed, anxiety-ridden, and lashes out at the people she cares about. I'm going to try not to infer too much about Leslie's psyche in this post, but that could easily be rooted in an intense fear of failure (I mean, her mom worked in politics too, so its not that farfetched).
Organization
I touched on it a bit already with the lists and binders, but Leslie demonstrates a freakish compulsion with organization. We talked about how she manages projects already, having binders upon binders for projects that may never see the light of day (hyperfixation, anyone?), but she also has an uncanny ability to remember people's birthdays (or even holidays she makes up). She remembers strange little details about people, like their favorite whatever.
But she's not just "remembering" these things as if she just stores it all in her brains. We see all her calendars and notebooks and folders. She literally has dossiers on everyone she knows. I'm not inferring this either, she openly and explicitly states these things throughout the show.
You might think, "wouldn't that be a point against ADHD?" But I would argue against that. Nobody reaches this level of organization without a deep feeling that you need to do it. I don't think this is motivated by anxiety either. I think this is learned behavior, a result of Leslie creating an environment where she can thrive. She is this organized because she has to be if she wants to achieve her goals (which are lofty and many).
Emotional Regulation/Reactivity
Leslie cares deeply for her friends. It brings her to tears on multiple occasions, which often weirds them out. Her friends love her too, of course, but there's a certain level of sentimentality that Leslie has that isn't matched by any other character on the show, even her best friend Ann.
She is easily excitable and loud. She's always banging shit together and chanting and trying to get people on her level, which they never are. She is frequently told she is being annoying, there may even be an entire episode about it, but I can't find it right now.
Most of the trouble she gets into on the show is because she experiences some form of negative emotion, and then acts impulsively on it without thinking things through. For example, before her and Ben get together, they're working on a tiny park as their last project. They're about to get it over the finish line, and when Leslie Knope realizes this, she sabotages the entire thing because she wants to spend more time with Ben.
In closing, there is much more we could touch on, like Leslie's hyperactivity, but I think all the proof is there.
I think Leslie is ADHD even though she may not be an obvious example. I think this is because her symptoms manifest in ways that are counter to what people commonly perceive ADHD people to be.
There's a reason ADHD is so often misdiagnosed, or just missed altogether. There's a troubling habit of diagnosing based on the individual's behavior, rather than the internal mechanisms that drive that behavior. Leslie could easily be someone that was never diagnosed, because her coping habits are so contrary to stereotypical ADHD. We talk about things like obsession, compulsion, laziness, emotional reactivity. It's no wonder ADHD is often misdiagnosed (or comorbid with) depression, autism, bipolar, among others.
And Leslie is a positive role model to many people. They don't see the root of her behavior, just the outcomes. Everyone wants to be more organized, more motivated, and take more initiative. What everyone sometimes fails to see are the moments when Leslie is at her lowest, like when the town votes her out of City Council, and she becomes a disgusting slob the rest of the episode.
And there's my one last example. Leslie reaches her lowest point in that episode, but what happens? After some time passes, she bounces back astonishingly quickly. I believe ADHD people are among the most resilient types of people in the whole world, and just like with Leslie, its one of the positive aspects of ADHD that people rarely see.
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Comment on Besides Shawshank Redemption, what films do you like that feature grit, resilience, endurance under hostile circumstances? in ~movies
BashCrandiboot The Revenant is a great movie. My offbeat answer is Swiss Army Man.The Revenant is a great movie.
My offbeat answer is Swiss Army Man.
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Comment on Departing the New York Times – I left to stay true to my byline in ~news
BashCrandiboot I watched his Masterclass once upon a time. It gave me great insight into the dynamics of economics. I can't say I've retained a whole lot of it, but it has afforded me a much more nuanced view of...I watched his Masterclass once upon a time. It gave me great insight into the dynamics of economics. I can't say I've retained a whole lot of it, but it has afforded me a much more nuanced view of how the world operates. I'm very grateful for that and it sucks to hear of his falling out with NYT.
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Comment on What are some accidental life hacks you've stumbled into? in ~talk
BashCrandiboot (edited )Link ParentGladly! Here's a picture I absconded from the internet If you get one, it will look like this for approximately 30 seconds because you'll need to season it by lathering it with oil and heating it...Gladly! Here's a picture I absconded from the internet
If you get one, it will look like this for approximately 30 seconds because you'll need to season it by lathering it with oil and heating it up. Then cook something greasy and plentiful on it, perhaps your favorite cured meat. Make sure you have the drip tray underneath the holes in the front or you will make a huge mess.
For everyday use, keep a big squeeze bottle of oil nearby, and even bigger squeeze bottle of water. Use the water to de-glaze any shit stuck to the griddle, but as long as you let it heat up properly before cooking and use enough oil, most stuff won't stick too bad.
I also recommend getting a bench knife, as well as a proper set of metal spatulas (think the long kind that hibachi chefs use).
If you've never used a commercial griddle before, I definitely recommend watching some youtube videos just for upkeep purposes. It's not hard work, but it's not necessarily intuitive either. For me, a typical cook looks like this:
- Turn on burners and let it warm up. Flick some water onto the surface. When it sizzles, you're good to go.
- Squeeze some oil or butter where I'll be cooking.
- Throw a slab of whatever on there. (Fry an egg, make a grilled cheese, cook a chicken breast, saute some veggies, whatever you want.
- Cook it.
- Plate it.
- Turn off burners. Spray water on dirty areas to de-glaze. Use the bench knife to make sure water gets everything.
6b. If I cook a lot, I'll scrape any remnant onto a sheet pan that I'll then just rinse into the garbage disposal, or into the garbage once it's cooled, but normally I can just wipe everything up with some paper towel. - Write my name in oil on the griddle, and then use a paper towel to spread the oil and coat the whole thing.
- Eat.
It takes a bit to cool down. Your kitchen will smell like a restaurant for a bit, but it doesn't linger.
Another downside: you really shouldn't use pots on it, especially for something intensive like boiling water for pasta. So it can occasionally be a pain to lug it off the stovetop so you can use your cookware. But like I said, mine came with a wooden cutting board that covers it, so even if you move it to the counter, you're not losing counter space.
The cutting board is a great investment on its own. If you don't have a huge one already, you will never go back, but that, too, requires some maintenence, but if you mainly use it for fresh veggies, and have a separate plastic one for meats, it will help a lot!
This definitely is not a comprehensive write up, so do a bit of research before you purchase (you might like a half-sized one for example).
And of course, you can always come find me again if you have questions!
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Comment on What are some accidental life hacks you've stumbled into? in ~talk
BashCrandiboot I don't know if a ~$200 purchase counts as a lifehack, but this one comes in two parts. I like to cook, but I have two problems: My kitchen is small. It's really more like an appliance hallway. I...I don't know if a ~$200 purchase counts as a lifehack, but this one comes in two parts.
I like to cook, but I have two problems:
- My kitchen is small. It's really more like an appliance hallway.
- I hate doing dishes.
So I bought a steel griddle the size of my entire stovetop. You set it straight on the burners.
I cook eggs, hashbrowns, and fried salami every morning. No dirty pans, I just wipe the griddle off when I'm done.
It came with a wooden cutting board cover, so when it's not in use, we have extra counter space.
It does require some extra upkeep, but having been a line cook for a majority of my formative years, it's basically second nature.
And since I'm only cooking a couple meals a day vs. hundreds like a restaurant would, it is 1000x easier to keep clean.
If you have a gas stovetop and cook frequently, I definitely recommend. If you have an electric stove, you can still use one, but you need special spacers to keep it directly off the burners, and I can't speak to how well the heat transfers in that scenario.
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Comment on How would you rate adulthood? in ~life
BashCrandiboot I'm 32. The older I get, the more the phrase "youth is wasted on the young" starts to make sense. I enjoyed my early years, but there was nothing you could have said to teenage Bash that would...I'm 32. The older I get, the more the phrase "youth is wasted on the young" starts to make sense.
I enjoyed my early years, but there was nothing you could have said to teenage Bash that would have made him stop and truly live through those times with deep appreciation.
For that reason, I felt pressure for awhile to make sure I truly appreciate the present, but it seems like one of those things where the harder you try to do it, the less of it you do.
I think 20 years from now, I will feel the same way about these years, that I didn't appreciate them enough.
At the same time, I think the only real way to appreciate your life is to look backwards and see how those experiences made you what your are today. You appreciate them later because it wouldn't be now without them.
So I would rate adulthood about 6.5/10.
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Comment on Mickey 17 | Official trailer 2 in ~movies
BashCrandiboot (edited )LinkTwo things: Pattinson has really come into his own. I love this villain streak we're getting from Ruffalo. This looks awesome.Two things:
- Pattinson has really come into his own.
- I love this villain streak we're getting from Ruffalo.
- This looks awesome.
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Comment on Blogs: Show your own writing and good posts you have found recently in ~creative
BashCrandiboot This is exactly what I needed to read right now. Thank you.You are a blogger, not an essayist
This is exactly what I needed to read right now. Thank you.
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Comment on ADHDers, how do you speed-up, bypass, or otherwise eliminate the "ramp-up" period required for big tasks? in ~health.mental
BashCrandiboot Let's be real, adulthood IS a disease.Let's be real, adulthood IS a disease.
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Comment on ADHDers, how do you speed-up, bypass, or otherwise eliminate the "ramp-up" period required for big tasks? in ~health.mental
BashCrandiboot Thanks for the reality check. I think this is what I needed, and deep down, what I already knew. Sometimes the only real solution is to be patient. Thank you for this.Thanks for the reality check. I think this is what I needed, and deep down, what I already knew. Sometimes the only real solution is to be patient. Thank you for this.
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Comment on ADHDers, how do you speed-up, bypass, or otherwise eliminate the "ramp-up" period required for big tasks? in ~health.mental
BashCrandiboot No problem, happy to help :) I wish I had a quick solution for you, but for me, it was a long process of trying something, seeing what I liked/disliked about it, and then tinkering here and there....No problem, happy to help :)
I wish I had a quick solution for you, but for me, it was a long process of trying something, seeing what I liked/disliked about it, and then tinkering here and there. If you're getting overwhelmed, you're probably either trying to do too much, or fit a round peg into a square hole. Just remember, none of these tools are going to "do" or "fix" anything. They aren't prescriptive like that. Instead, think of it as "which tool is the easiest for me to use?"
I've used so many different softwares, journal systems, etc. All have had different things that I liked. Some have lasted longer than others. My current method has lasted the longest, but who knows how it might evolve over time.
My advice: start small. I have a small notebook. I write the date down, and then a small list. The list has things that I either want to do today, or ongoing things that I want to keep top of mind. For example:
- Get groceries
- Research Canada Goose migration patterns
- Do laundry
- Figure out Mrs. Crandiboot's birthday present
If I do the thing, I cross it off. If not, I just move it over to the next list. For the journaling part, I just write a few sentences about what I did that day. I think of my journal as something someone would find in a video game. You know, like maybe a guard's log or whatever.
"Went and got groceries. Took longer than expected. Didn't have time to research geese because I didn't get home until 2pm. Was able to start my laundry, but doubt I'll fold it tonight. Probably do that tomorrow morning."
I'll usually update my journal like that once or twice a day, or sometimes not at all! Sometimes I'll go a week or two without using it, but I always find my way back to it for one reason or another.
That's another thing, don't kick your own ass just because you're not doing this stuff every single day. There's no streaks or accolades or reward for being perfect. Some days you might wake up and be perfectly content going about your day without structure. Other days, you might feel overwhelmed by what you need to get done, so a list would probably make it easier.
As far as software goes, don't get distracted by bells and whistles, and don't feel like you need to use every single feature of every single app. Remember: You're trying to find something that works for YOU, not force yourself to do another thing. The whole idea is making your life easier. And that just involves trial and error.
Sorry, got a little rambly, but I hope this somewhat helps? We're all on a personal journey and I'm far from figuring it all out. Just be patient with yourself, try new things, and don't beat yourself up because you can't make something work, because it ain't your fault.
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ADHDers, how do you speed-up, bypass, or otherwise eliminate the "ramp-up" period required for big tasks?
I was diagnosed as an adult about 5 years ago. I'll spare my life story, but I've spent those five years doing everything I can to give myself an environment where I can achieve my goals, and I...
I was diagnosed as an adult about 5 years ago. I'll spare my life story, but I've spent those five years doing everything I can to give myself an environment where I can achieve my goals, and I have done a great job with that.
Apart from getting meds, I've built a strong task management/journaling system, I've built mental habits that help me overcome anxiety spirals, I've forgiven my ADHD for existing, and I have healthier sleep/diet habits to keep my baseline up.
Lately, though, some new obstacles have come up with the birth of my son (now almost 4mo old). Tbf, I've been aware of these things before, but my son has definitely exacerbated them.
With the attention and care a child requires, my windows to do things are a lot smaller. Sometimes only 20 minutes. This has made things more difficult in a few different ways:
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For me to start doing a lot of things, even things I am excited to do, I have a "ramp-up" period before I can really dig into it. I think this is basically the time I need to plan, prioritize, and/or remember where I left off before I actually execute.
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When I know something will inevitably interrupt me, I avoid starting anything because interruptions like, super-duper piss me off. And I don't want to be pissed off.
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Not really related, but somewhat. In general, I would like to be able to do more in a day. I'd say my peak operating time is 9am-3pm, give or take. Outside these hours, it's a lot harder for me to do anything outside of "shut my brain off" tasks like house chores.
As many with ADHD know, an understimulated brain is unpleasant. And how shitty is it that ADHD also makes it difficult to do the things you find intellectually stimulating?
I hope all this makes sense. I've already accepted that this is my life now, and I'm okay with it. Even still, I would love some practical, actionable advice to help me make the most with what I have. Double points if it doesn't involved upping my Adderall dosage or self-medicating with caffeine. Thanks everyone!
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Comment on Until Dawn | Film first look in ~movies
BashCrandiboot A lot of times, studios will dig up old scripts and see what existing IP they can potentially tie it to for marketing purposes. I'm not necessarily saying that's what happened here, but that could...A lot of times, studios will dig up old scripts and see what existing IP they can potentially tie it to for marketing purposes. I'm not necessarily saying that's what happened here, but that could be what's causing the disconnect you're describing. Especially because there's definitely no shortage of horror scripts lying around, and the trope of reliving the same day over and over again is practically a favorite Hollywood pastime.
I'm not knocking the film, though. It does look interesting!
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Comment on How UI helps you hate breakable weapons a bit less in ~games
BashCrandiboot One could argue that HP itself is resource management, nevermind the fact that BotW also has stamina (another resource) that you can replenish with items or food/potions (another resource) that...One could argue that HP itself is resource management, nevermind the fact that BotW also has stamina (another resource) that you can replenish with items or food/potions (another resource) that you can craft with ingredients (another resource).
I don't disagree with you at all. The only thing I disagree with is the idea that weapon durability is bad game design. People can dislike that it exists or not enjoy it, but that doesn't make it inherently bad.
TickTick, it's a task management app a lot like todoist, but I jive better with the features. It's always open and I'm constantly sorting and managing my tasks. I particularly like the custom calendar views.