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Comment on What’s something you’re personally proud of from this year? in ~life
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Comment on What’s something you’re personally proud of from this year? in ~life
BashCrandiboot LinkI quit my well-paying job almost exactly a year ago due to mental health reasons. Decided to bootstrap my own video production + strategy business, which is a personal passion of mine. Two months...I quit my well-paying job almost exactly a year ago due to mental health reasons. Decided to bootstrap my own video production + strategy business, which is a personal passion of mine. Two months later, I found out my wife was pregnant. I was very stressed about money and was considering finding a new job or at least something part-time to help prep for the boy. It was nauseating watching our savings dwindle away.
My wife talked me out of the job search and told me to stick with it. Spent months pouring through census data and other research to write a 15-page business plan. Came up with my own strategy frameworks and production processes. Built my own website. Forced myself to network even though I hate it.
Now I have three clients I really like working with. I'm not making anywhere near my old salary yet, but we're staying afloat while taking care of a 2-month old to boot. And even though he's screaming his head off right now, trying his hardest to shit his pants, it has been extremely rewarding to bet on myself and come out okay on the other side.
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Comment on Star Trek: Section 31 | Trailer in ~movies
BashCrandiboot Link ParentPeople are allowed to not like things. People are allowed to be disappointed when something they loved no longer has the qualities that made them love it.People are allowed to not like things. People are allowed to be disappointed when something they loved no longer has the qualities that made them love it.
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Comment on A liar who always lies says “All my hats are green.” in ~science
BashCrandiboot Link ParentNo worries, I was just goofin'!No worries, I was just goofin'!
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Comment on A liar who always lies says “All my hats are green.” in ~science
BashCrandiboot Link ParentI'm definitely out of my element here, and admittedly I do know what you're getting at, but if each purple elephant does indeed have five legs, then each purple elephant would indeed have three...I'm definitely out of my element here, and admittedly I do know what you're getting at, but if each purple elephant does indeed have five legs, then each purple elephant would indeed have three legs, you're just not counting two of them in that instance.
It's like that old Mitch Hedberg bit. "I used to do drugs. I still do, but I used to, too."
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Comment on Poem from my 13-year-old son in ~creative
BashCrandiboot Link ParentI only vaguely know what some of this means, but I think it's well written and a treat to read!I only vaguely know what some of this means, but I think it's well written and a treat to read!
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Comment on Introducing ChatGPT Pro in ~tech
BashCrandiboot LinkHow long is this whole "the new model is smarter and thinks harder" thing going to last? What's the point of improving the model and leaving the"worse" ones available to use? Are they trying to...How long is this whole "the new model is smarter and thinks harder" thing going to last? What's the point of improving the model and leaving the"worse" ones available to use? Are they trying to feign additional value? As a layman, I just don't get it.
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Comment on Recommendations about which Android texting app to use? in ~tech
BashCrandiboot Link ParentIt didn't seem like open source was one of OPs requirements. It's a great app and they don't sell your data 🤷♂️ I still recommend.It didn't seem like open source was one of OPs requirements. It's a great app and they don't sell your data 🤷♂️ I still recommend.
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Comment on Your partner asks for your phone, you refuse over privacy, they tell you they don't trust you. How do you respond? in ~talk
BashCrandiboot LinkI wouldn't flat out refuse unless I had something to hide, but I would ask why they want it. "Mine is dead and I need to text my mom/look something up/call my other husband." You got it, here you...I wouldn't flat out refuse unless I had something to hide, but I would ask why they want it.
"Mine is dead and I need to text my mom/look something up/call my other husband."
- You got it, here you go.
"I want to dig through your shit because I'm insecure and I don't trust you."
- Sorry dawg. We're gonna have to have a good ol' fashioned conversation about this.
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Comment on Recommendations about which Android texting app to use? in ~tech
BashCrandiboot LinkI've used Pulse SMS for years. Loads of customization options. Scheduled messages/send delays. Syncs to a web app. As far as I know, no data sharing or anything like that. Some features are paid,...I've used Pulse SMS for years. Loads of customization options. Scheduled messages/send delays. Syncs to a web app. As far as I know, no data sharing or anything like that.
Some features are paid, but you can pay something like $10 for a lifetime membership and skip the subscription BS. I definitely recommend, I've probably had this app longer than any other on my phone.
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Comment on What chemicals/substances do you keep at home? And what do you do with them? in ~life.home_improvement
BashCrandiboot LinkI'm not sure if this counts, it seems like a substance? I have a shit ton of that sticky tack stuff for hanging posters or whatever. I originally got it for product photography (you often need to...I'm not sure if this counts, it seems like a substance?
I have a shit ton of that sticky tack stuff for hanging posters or whatever. I originally got it for product photography (you often need to utilize objects in very specific positions/orientations).
Most recently though, I've been using it to clean my devices. I have a lot of animals, and their hair gets everywhere. I popped all the keys off my laptop and it was able to grab the hair and chunks that the canned air just couldn't get.
You can mold it into whatever shape you want, so you can reach anywhere, and it holds its shape pretty well, so you can get really creative with how you use it.
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Comment on Missing camper found safe after more than five weeks in Canada's Northern Rockies in ~news
BashCrandiboot Link ParentCould be it was stalking him for some time and he was keeping it at bay with loud noises, etc while he made his way somewhere where the wolf couldn't/wouldn't follow.Could be it was stalking him for some time and he was keeping it at bay with loud noises, etc while he made his way somewhere where the wolf couldn't/wouldn't follow.
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Comment on Lilo & Stitch | Official teaser in ~movies
BashCrandiboot Link ParentRight? I almost didn't share the link because I wasn't sure if anyone would be able to watch it without making an account, but the only YouTube source I could find was 240p.Right? I almost didn't share the link because I wasn't sure if anyone would be able to watch it without making an account, but the only YouTube source I could find was 240p.
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Comment on Lilo & Stitch | Official teaser in ~movies
BashCrandiboot Link ParentRight on. The person you replied to brought up robotics so I thought that's the type of tech you were referring to.Right on. The person you replied to brought up robotics so I thought that's the type of tech you were referring to.
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Comment on Lilo & Stitch | Official teaser in ~movies
BashCrandiboot Link ParentNot Disney, but check out this animatronic puppet that Swaybox Studios made. Instagram link was the best I could find, sorry.Not Disney, but check out this animatronic puppet that Swaybox Studios made. Instagram link was the best I could find, sorry.
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Comment on What have you been eating, drinking, and cooking? in ~food
BashCrandiboot Link ParentI like to just shred them straight into ice water and then pat them dry! Also, I usually keep a few boxes of dehydrated shredded potatoes on hand as back up.I like to just shred them straight into ice water and then pat them dry! Also, I usually keep a few boxes of dehydrated shredded potatoes on hand as back up.
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Comment on What have you been eating, drinking, and cooking? in ~food
BashCrandiboot Link ParentThank you :) I have a stovetop griddle, so I like to make it the same way we did it at the diner I worked at when I was growing up: Big puddle of oil. Slap on a thick pile of shredded potato....Thank you :)
I have a stovetop griddle, so I like to make it the same way we did it at the diner I worked at when I was growing up:
Big puddle of oil.
Slap on a thick pile of shredded potato. Salt/pepper.
Wait patiently. Enjoy the sizzles.
Once browned, flip it over.
If ordered extra crispy, let the other side cook for the same time as the first side.
Else, cook for one more minute and serve.
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Comment on What have you been eating, drinking, and cooking? in ~food
BashCrandiboot LinkI just had a baby, so I've been waking up extra early every morning to take care of the house chores, the dogs, etc. so my wife can focus on feeding the boy. This has afforded me more time to cook...I just had a baby, so I've been waking up extra early every morning to take care of the house chores, the dogs, etc. so my wife can focus on feeding the boy.
This has afforded me more time to cook breakfast, so I've been making eggs and hash browns for me and my wife, like, literally everyday. Today I made omelets with cheese, onion, tomato, and salami.
Breakfast is great. Such simple meals with a great effort to deliciousness ratio.
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Comment on Conformity and contrarianism at the same time in ~talk
BashCrandiboot Link ParentReally well said, and thanks for teaching me the term "institutional memory"!Really well said, and thanks for teaching me the term "institutional memory"!
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Comment on Looking for a simple ebook or notetaking app where I can visually organize my bookmarks/tabs. Example attached. in ~tech
BashCrandiboot Link ParentHey, I just wanted to say that I haven't given this the attention it deserves because 3 days after you posted it, my first son was born! I haven't forgotten about it though and I just want to...Hey, I just wanted to say that I haven't given this the attention it deserves because 3 days after you posted it, my first son was born!
I haven't forgotten about it though and I just want to reiterate how cool it is that you put it together. We're settling into our new life now so hopefully soon I can actually putz with this some more. Thanks again for being awesome!
What an amazing story and I can't imagine the weight off your shoulders it must be to have a new beginning like that. Keep kicking ass!!