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Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games
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Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games
Wisix LinkI finally finished Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 now that I had free time after my summer classes finished. I am truly blown away by the ending of it. The only steam achievement I haven't gotten yet...I finally finished Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 now that I had free time after my summer classes finished. I am truly blown away by the ending of it. The only steam achievement I haven't gotten yet is the Gestral Beaches completion. I am the worst at platformers :(
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Comment on ‘Sex reversal’ is surprisingly common in birds, new study suggests in ~science
Wisix LinkWe learned about quite a few types of animals do this in my Bio 102 class this past summer semester. Also some lizards that are all female but take turns performing as the male role in...We learned about quite a few types of animals do this in my Bio 102 class this past summer semester. Also some lizards that are all female but take turns performing as the male role in reproduction to stimulate ovulation, allowing reproduction via parthenogenesis: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Mexico_whiptail
It's pretty neat! And shows that sex and gender are not as binary as certain people are trying to force everyone to believe.
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Comment on <deleted topic> in ~enviro
Wisix Link ParentOh hi neighbor, also in nova but for 13 years now. We don't get tornadoes often, they're usually smaller ones when we do and radar indicated. Reston seems to get hit by the worst of the storms...Oh hi neighbor, also in nova but for 13 years now. We don't get tornadoes often, they're usually smaller ones when we do and radar indicated. Reston seems to get hit by the worst of the storms every time I check radar and wonder why we're not getting the storm a little south of them, tornado warnings included. And yeah, no tornado sirens here. I have a weather radio (battery powered with solar/handcrank options for emergencies) and phone just in case.
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Comment on How my life changed with ADHD medication in ~life
Wisix Link ParentThere's just a certain, calming, cozy feeling when everything is clean. So I get why that might be first on your list. Without meds, it's noisy. There are a ton of different thoughts/trains of...There's just a certain, calming, cozy feeling when everything is clean. So I get why that might be first on your list.
Without meds, it's noisy. There are a ton of different thoughts/trains of thoughts all the time that I don't have control over, along with a background of static. With meds, I can pick the thought I want and focus on it, and there's no static. I can clear my mind on meds.
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Comment on How my life changed with ADHD medication in ~life
Wisix Link ParentThe tree branches are such a good description, that's how my mind is too. In the background of the tree is static constantly. Adderall XR works really well for me, and on it, even my low 10 mg...The tree branches are such a good description, that's how my mind is too. In the background of the tree is static constantly. Adderall XR works really well for me, and on it, even my low 10 mg dosage, I'm amazed at the quiet. I've been on the same dosage for almost a year (tried Concerta and something else I can't remember right now before it), and I still sometimes sit and marvel at the peace and quiet while on it. I can actually get the things done that I want to get done. My favorite example is laundry: I love having clean clothes, put away in their storage places, but off of meds, they will sit in the dryer (or clean laundry basket) for days on end. And I'd feel shame every time I walked by it. On meds, my laundry is finally dry? Let me put that away now so future me will be happy to have clean clothes, folded and put away in their respective drawers (or hanging in the closet).
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Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games
Wisix Link ParentHighly recommend the $10 upgrade to HZD if you haven't done it already, it's gorgeous. But definitely miss some of the mechanics changes in HFW (climbing and gliding in particular).Highly recommend the $10 upgrade to HZD if you haven't done it already, it's gorgeous. But definitely miss some of the mechanics changes in HFW (climbing and gliding in particular).
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Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games
Wisix Link ParentHighly recommend the DLC for Forbidden West if you don't have it yet. Great story continuation and probably my favorite boss fight of the series. Planning to play it all the way through again on...Highly recommend the DLC for Forbidden West if you don't have it yet. Great story continuation and probably my favorite boss fight of the series. Planning to play it all the way through again on NG+ once I'm done with Clair Obscur.
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Comment on How did you learn to read? in ~humanities.languages
Wisix LinkMy mom read to me every night when I was an infant through kindergarten. I don't remember much from back then, but I do remember her using "Hooked on Phonics" with me. It helped a lot. Eventually,...My mom read to me every night when I was an infant through kindergarten. I don't remember much from back then, but I do remember her using "Hooked on Phonics" with me. It helped a lot. Eventually, we progressed to reading together. I remember being proud of being able to read my favorite book in kindergarten, "Stellaluna."
I ended up being an avid reader as a result. But apparently, in 4th grade, when everyone was first reading the Harry Potter books, my 4th grade teacher thought it was too difficult for me and wanted to discourage me from reading it. I did it anyway. I got in trouble in that class for reading ahead in the class book too (Where the Red Fern Grows).
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Comment on What did you do this week (and weekend)? in ~talk
Wisix LinkI spent the week studying for 2 exams, my 3rd of Bio 1 and 1st of Developmental Psych. I got a 96 on bio, and so far 73/80 on psych (2 essay questions at the end, waiting for those to be graded...I spent the week studying for 2 exams, my 3rd of Bio 1 and 1st of Developmental Psych. I got a 96 on bio, and so far 73/80 on psych (2 essay questions at the end, waiting for those to be graded still). I am exhausted and anxious still about it. I have a bunch of homework for both classes to get done this weekend.
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Comment on Restaurants recommendations near Times Square in ~travel
Wisix Link ParentEllen's Stardust diner is still solid diner food and perfectly located if you're looking to stay near Times Square and Broadway in particular, despite being more expensive. It's fun, and if I...Ellen's Stardust diner is still solid diner food and perfectly located if you're looking to stay near Times Square and Broadway in particular, despite being more expensive. It's fun, and if I remember correctly, their shakes are excellent.
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Comment on Restaurants recommendations near Times Square in ~travel
Wisix Link ParentSeconding Becco. I grew up on Long Island and frequently went to the city for Broadway shows. My mom and I would go to Becco usually beforehand. They have a $25 bottle of wine list that we'd pick...Seconding Becco. I grew up on Long Island and frequently went to the city for Broadway shows. My mom and I would go to Becco usually beforehand. They have a $25 bottle of wine list that we'd pick from and split, and depending on the daily pastas, we'd do the endless pasta. I took my husband here when we went back for a family visit and he loved it.
The other restaurants sound excellent too, would love to try them next time we're back in town.
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Comment on What have you been listening to this week? in ~music
Wisix Link ParentI've always loved emo and punk but was into different bands at the time. I've heard of "emo nights" by me but haven't been. We do have a pretty good local music scene here (near DC). Also been...I've always loved emo and punk but was into different bands at the time. I've heard of "emo nights" by me but haven't been. We do have a pretty good local music scene here (near DC). Also been listening to some bands we saw at the Atlantis last year because of it: Arm's Length, Saturdays at your place, and Ben Quad.
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Comment on How to identify quality in clothing (a rant) in ~life.style
Wisix Link ParentI picked up cedar blocks to wrap in acid-free paper for my wool sweaters. When I was looking for info on the same thing, cedar can also damage wool over time, but paper or a fabric bag is enough...I picked up cedar blocks to wrap in acid-free paper for my wool sweaters. When I was looking for info on the same thing, cedar can also damage wool over time, but paper or a fabric bag is enough to prevent it. I have some cedar hangers in my closet too. No moths yet and hoping it stays that way.
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Comment on What have you been listening to this week? in ~music
Wisix LinkLots of Taking Back Sunday and The Used lately. I didn't really listen to them much when I was a teen and wish I did. So catching up and enjoying them now. I picked up some of their albums as well...Lots of Taking Back Sunday and The Used lately. I didn't really listen to them much when I was a teen and wish I did. So catching up and enjoying them now. I picked up some of their albums as well as Rage Against the Machine from discogs (it's been difficult to find older CDs new for me).
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Comment on What did you do this week (and weekend)? in ~talk
Wisix LinkSo much work this week. I also got my homework done for my Bio 1 class and studied for my quizzes coming up. We got hit with a snow storm, so I cleared our driveway and our neighbors'. I haven't...So much work this week. I also got my homework done for my Bio 1 class and studied for my quizzes coming up. We got hit with a snow storm, so I cleared our driveway and our neighbors'. I haven't had time to run and I miss it. Maybe I'll try this coming week again. I just got my TDaP booster, so I'm probably just going to rest as much as I can (between lab, quizzes, and seeing friends Sunday).
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Comment on What books do you recommend for someone looking for positive vibes or casual amusement or escape in ~books
Wisix LinkI've been enjoying the Sydney Rye books by Emily Kimelman. They're fun mysteries, quick to read, and the dog doesn't die (but the villains do).I've been enjoying the Sydney Rye books by Emily Kimelman. They're fun mysteries, quick to read, and the dog doesn't die (but the villains do).
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Comment on Reddit will lock some content behind a paywall this year, CEO says in ~tech
Wisix Link ParentOh I see! I don't usually see those on the subreddits I follow unless I'm specifically searching for recommendations or reviews.Oh I see! I don't usually see those on the subreddits I follow unless I'm specifically searching for recommendations or reviews.
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Comment on Reddit will lock some content behind a paywall this year, CEO says in ~tech
Wisix Link ParentI only use the website version in Firefox with uBlock Origin, I never see an ad on it. Their app is so terrible that this is the best way I've found to use it. Most of the subs I visit aren't huge...I only use the website version in Firefox with uBlock Origin, I never see an ad on it. Their app is so terrible that this is the best way I've found to use it. Most of the subs I visit aren't huge ones, so hopefully less likely to be bot-filled.
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Comment on Bookshop.org’s ebook store is a local-first competitor to Amazon in ~books
Wisix LinkLove this! I have a Kindle because of the ease of use + the current pile of ebooks I've bought over the years from Amazon. I've bought some print books from Bookshop before, hoping they end up...Love this! I have a Kindle because of the ease of use + the current pile of ebooks I've bought over the years from Amazon. I've bought some print books from Bookshop before, hoping they end up with less DRM over time so the ebooks can be used elsewhere. I don't like reading on apps on my phone for books, it's too harsh on my eyes.
Same, it's incredible. I can't stop listening to the soundtrack.