for starters, i had a prescient dream a week before my sisters passing that i believe foreshadowed her death.
the dream starts out where i’m in my hometown at my grandparents house with my whole family. everyone is younger and looks the way my 9 year old brain remembers them. everyone is in the living room talking and laughing until suddenly everything becomes eerily silent. the laughter and talking has stopped and everyone’s face becomes so serious that it’s almost sinister. my sister looks at my mom in a childlike manner and says “am i still dead mom?” and my mom nods her head as tears fill her eyes. as i look around, my family begins to make creepy faces that are meant to show sympathy towards my mom. my sister looks at me and her face is pale and gray, resembling the way she looked in her casket and she says “don’t be sad because grandpa said he’s coming with me so i won’t be alone anymore” all of the sudden, i’m no longer 9 years old, but i’m 22 and i fall to the floor screaming exactly like i had when my parents delivered the news of my sister’s passing. it always ends when i look at my mom and say “am i dreaming?” and she shakes her head no with tears streaming down her face. in real life, i had asked my roommate if i was dreaming when i was telling her that my sister died i had to go back home to help make arrangements. my roommate shook her head no with tears streaming down her face, just the way my mom replicates in the dream.
-at first, i was nervous because i believed that the dream was trying to tell me that my grandpa was going to pass soon, but then i remembered a month after my sister passed, my grandpa called me to tell me that he finds comfort in telling himself that my sister just went off to school and that he’ll see her soon. i think that could’ve been why i dreamt my sister saying that abt my grandpa. i guess i feel unsettled because i don’t want this to be another possible prescient dream. -i’ve never had a reoccurring nightmare this long before and i’m not sure if there’s any way to stop it. it’s hard because the dream forces me to relive the pain of finding out about her death all over again. i don’t want to sleep, i’ve been afraid to. it’s currently 6:17am and i’m waiting for the sunrise, hoping maybe the light outside will alter my nightmares to good dreams. idk… wishful thinking i guess? any tips/insight on how to stop frequent nightmares and what could it possibly mean?

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It's my first time posting here.
Hello everyone!
Yup, I'm 28 and I never had a boyfriend (by choice).
For the past years, I was really focus in loving myself and cultivating a good mindset about life, love, career, relationships, etc. As the saying goes, we cannot give what we don't have. And it took me x numbers of years to love and appreciate myself (of course not in a narcissistic kind of way).
This 2023, I have decided to live my life in my own terms-- to enjoy the fruits of my labor and be open to meet someone (romantic relationship) .
People around me are all excited for me to be in relationship, especially when I shared to them that I have been really active in meeting people. Hence, I downloaded a dating app, bumble.
The people I've matched with, and have spoken with on that app were all good, but still no luck at all. Maybe because I don't really know how to flirt or I guess I was too guarded back when I was still using the app! Haha
By the way, I already deleted my account because I felt like it's not for me. And I am planning join activities related to my hobbies/ interest where I could meet people (face-to-face).
But seriously, it makes me wonder how it feels like to find someone who feels like home. Someone that I will choose to love every single day.
I'm more of logical than emotional type of person (in terms of love and relationship) and a bit dense, I guess. So I am not fond of infatuation. I just believe that real love is a choice.
If you have any advice, I would love to read it.

General note: This post (along with the next in this series) should have come out last week. All posts in the series take place within a 40 or so year period. Note to Callum: The bulk of this post was written before spelling reform. Please do not moan about my æ, ŋ, č etc.

Part 2

Gyias ran his fingers through his thick, weathered hair, a habit he had developed over the years since moving to Bæn. He glanced at Mwač, his eyes filled with a mixture of gratitude and concern. "Do you remember the night of the storm, Mwač? It must have been a lifetime ago."
Mwač nodded, her face forming a reflection of her fear of the memories of that night. "Yes...", she solemnly replied. "It was a night of chaos, but look how far we've come. Bæn is our home, a place so much greater than Pribd ever was."
Gyias sighed, his gaze drifting towards the bustling town of Bæn beyond their home. The town had grown significantly in the past ten years, its once humble beginnings expanding into a thriving community. New houses stood where ruins once lay, and fields new and old sustained the growing population, through the crops which were cultivated within them. Life in Bæn had indeed flourished in recent years.
"Mwač, do you remember when we first arrived in Bæn?" Gyias continued, his voice thick with nostalgia.
Mwač smiled, a hint of sadness in her eyes. "Of course I do, Gyias. We were young, hopeful, terrified and passionate. But as the town grew, so arose new problems."
Gyias nodded, his eyes fixed in a gaze beyond the wall behind Mwač. "We were grateful to Vraiŋ for leading us to salvation, stepping into a role we could never fill, and for for providing us with a new home. He took control of the resources, the labour, he made sure everyone contributed to the rebuilding efforts, and we all had everything we needed to survive. We truly are blessed to have a leader as wise as he is."
Mwač leaned in closer, her voice filled with a mix of appreciation and concern. "Yes, Gyias, we are thankful for Vraiŋ's skilled leadership. He interpreted the wise old stars to ensure we had enough food, even during the harshest times. We all love him and we look up to him as our saviour."
Their conversation was interrupted by a crowd murmouring outside, seemingly with with great purpose. Gyias and Mwač exchanged curious glances, the tingling in their spines telling them that something significant was about to unfold.
"I wonder what this could be about," Gyias pondered aloud, releasing Mwač's hand and rising to his feet. "Let us head outside to find out." They had not seen so much commotion since the year the aphids invaded and took over all their beans, causing great hardship.
Gyias and Mwač stepped outside their home, joining the growing crowd that had gathered in the center of Bæn. The air was thick with whispers of anticipation and speculation. As the crowd flowed through the houses towards the centre of the town, and the grand residence of Vraiŋ, they exchanged curious glances with their neighbors, all sharing the same sense of curiosity and concern.
In the heart of the gathering, a small platform had been erected, and standing atop it was a man that neither Gyias or Mwač recognised - a newcomer. His presence alone commanded attention, with his tall stature and regal demeanor inherited from his father. The crowd fell into a hushed silence as he began to speak.
"People of Bæn," the man's voice rang out, carrying a mix of authority and detachment. "It is with a heavy heart that I must deliver somber news. My father, your Marvuč, Vraiŋ, has fallen into ill health and has departed this world to join our ancestors in the celestial realm."
A collective gasp rippled through the crowd, and Gyias felt a lump of sorrow move down from his throat and into his chest. Vraiŋ had been a central figure in their lives, and the news of his passing weighed heavily on their hearts.
"That's strange", Gyias whispered to Mwač; "I saw Vraiŋ making his way away from the fires of the city to his stargazing shelter just a few days ago". The man continued his speech before Mwač could respond, and Mwač's grip on Gyias' arm tightened as they listened intently to his words.
"As the chosen heir of Vraiŋ," Dviiþ continued, his tone devoid of emotion, "I, Dviiþ, have ascended to the position of your Marvuč. I stand before you today to assure you that I will uphold the traditions, customs, and wisdom of our ancestors. The stars have spoken, and I shall interpret their messages to guide us in these challenging times."
"But, my Pufspuj," Dviiþ's voice carried on, "change is upon us. The stars have whispered of new paths to tread, new challenges to overcome. It is through my interpretation that we shall find our way. We must adapt and evolve to thrive in and amongst the challenges of this new world."
Gyias glanced at Mwač, concern etched on his face. Dviiþ's words seemed distant, lacking the warmth and kinship that Vraiŋ had once embodied. This man called him, his wife, his friends his Pufspuj, but they had barely even seen him before now. It appeared that the community had lost a cherished leader and gained a distant ruler. He was clearly not alone in this sentiment - notes of skepticism echoed silently through the crowd, a deserved suspicion of their new Marvuč. There was an unspoken question lingering in their minds: would Dviiþ be able to fill his father's shoes? Could the people teach him to possess the same dedication and compassion for the community, as Vraiŋ had taught him to interpret the will of the stars?
Mwač leaned closer to Gyias, her voice barely above a whisper. "Gyias, do you trust Dviiþ? Can he truly guide us as his father did?"
Gyias remained silent, eventually stating: "We should go - we have much to do". Mwač nodded, her eyes focused on Dviiþ, searching for any signs of the compassion that Vraiŋ had once possessed. "It is indeed too soon to tell how Dviiþ may lead, Gyias."
As the crowd dispersed, Gyias and Mwač returned to their home, their thoughts consumed by the news of Vraiŋ's passing and Dviiþ's ascension. The weight of uncertainty hung in the air, and they couldn't shake off the feeling that their lives were entering a new chapter - one filled with both apprehension and hope.

Part 2.5

Gyias and Mwač were once again in their home, having returned after a tough day working the fields. "Months have passed since we lost our beloved Vraiŋ, Gyias", stated Mwač.
Gyias nodded solemnly, his gaze returning to Mwač. "Vraiŋ's control over the food, the resources, the labour... it all felt like it was for a higher purpose. He brought stability, but in the hands of Dviiþ it feels as if everything he brought comes at a price. We are dependent on him for everything. He demands for our lives to revolve around his."
Mwač's face grew thoughtful, lines of worry creasing her brow. "It is not only a continuation of the control Vraiŋ once held... the control has become stricter, hasn't it? The rules he imposes on us, it's almost like he doesn't trust us to make any of our own decisions, like we are under his watchful eye every waking second."
Gyias let out a frustrated sigh, his fingers tapping on his knee. "Who people can marry, where we may travel, what we may own. It's suffocating."
Mwač reached out, placing her hand on Gyias' arm in a comforting gesture. "But we must remember that he also holds our safety and well-being in his hands. When disaster strikes or when times are tough, he will surely ensure we have enough to survive, as Vraiŋ always did. The town would have perished without his father; he must remember this?"
Gyias nodded, his expression softening. "You're right, Mwač. We must be grateful for his provision and protection. I still do feel that Vraiŋ held the interests of the people closer to heart. He used to interact with us, listen to our concerns. Dviiþ acts solely based on what he is looking for within the stars and our ancestors, without reading their strongest wishes on how to solve our present struggles, or what the stars or ancestors are asking for the loudest."
Mwač squeezed Gyias' arm gently, her voice filled with empathy. "I understand, Gyias. The person we hoped we would see as a leader is seemingly not in touch with our realities. But we must have faith that he still has our best interests at heart." "And we must trust him", Mwač added, "for it is what the stars have willed."
Gyias nodded, his eyes distant as he contemplated the weight of their beliefs. "Yes, we must trust in the stars and the destiny they have laid out for us. But sometimes, I wonder if there is room for change, for a different path to emerge."
Mwač's brows furrowed slightly, concern evident in her voice. "Gyias, you know questioning the will of the stars is unwise. They have guided us for generations, and Vraiŋ has been their interpreter, and now the baton has been passed on to Dwiiþ. It is not for us to challenge."
Gyias looked into Mwač's eyes, appreciating her unwavering faith in Dwiiþ, clearly as an extension of Vraiŋ. He reached over and gently held her hand, intertwining their fingers. "I hope you're right, Mwač. We have built a life here, and Vraiŋ has played a significant role in our journey. He has chosen Dwiiþ as his heir, and I shouldn't let my doubts overshadow the progress we've made."

Not everyone's way of thinking and appreciating works the same. I'm an artist, but I've never enjoyed the process. I'm a very anxious person and procrastinator, so I've always had to take advantage of the initial impulse to push myself to finish something I have in my head before the motivation fades away. Since I was a kid I always wished for some kind of power or technology to be a shortcut between a possibility inside of my head and the ending result. So many amazing ideas inside of my head that no one ever got to see because I never got to actually create them in any shape or form. This is not the case anymore, because even if vague, now I can write my ideas down and get a grasp of what they would look like. To me this is very pleasant. I understand this is not the typical thing you would hear from an artist, but I have actually worked as an artist and designer for more than 10 years now. I enjoy AI so much... And at the same time understand the risks of this. On the other hand, what everyone mentions about the "meaning", I'll be honest, not every piece of art is meant to be appreciated as such. I think about movies, comics, even music. I enjoy what my sight and hearing can perceive and I couldn't possibly care less who created it or what was their purpose. I only care what it means to me. And in 10 years of creating art for videogames, no matter what anyone says, my experience is that what matters to the consumer is the final product not where it came from. So, the "soul" of a piece is not important for everyone, I would even date to say it is not important for most people, so in a world driven by consumerism, AI generation makes a lot of sense. It is cheaper, faster and gets the job done.

I’m on the fence about my salvation. Whenever I try to repent I get an internal struggle. Because, when I start repenting, I feel something holy, clean entering me, but something inside me hates it and pulls me away. I cannot even finish the prayer.It’s like there is some kind of gravity that keeps me from repenting, like someone is pulling me on a leash towards destruction.
The worst thing is, I know I’m going to hell. I’m suffering, but unable to call on Jesus, because I don’t want to, not because I can’t. If i try to call on Him I get an anxiety attack that even manifests as literal pain in the stomach or legs, like something evil leaving me and me being renewed as a totally new being in God. Writing “renewed as a totally new being in God” also gives me that attack. Because that’s what I’m scared of- a new life.
When I feel convicted of my sin, which is rarely, I’m too lazy to repent and end up doing nothing.
Reading the Bible also gives me that attack. NOT because of the enemy, but because it’s like I don’t want anything to do with God.
I had attacks of peace and God is constantly warning me that all it takes is just accepting His love. As a starter. But I don’t even want to do that. And that’s me, under the influence of the flesh and the enemy yes, but still me.
It’s not just the enemy or the flesh, it’s also me. Me combined with those 2. Because I’m scared of a change in my life. I’m scared of turning and having to fight the good fight. Even though I have full knowledge.
I’m extremely numb to sin, and generally as a person don’t feel bad when I hurt someone or do something bad. That’s why thinking I hurt God doesn’t even make me feel guilty.
People told me a lot of things. Some of the things include:
“Tell God how you feel” I don’t want anything to do with Him. That’s the problem. I do not know if it is my flesh that does not want anything to do with Him, but what I know is I can’t pray because I don’t want His help. But I do know where I’m going if I don’t recieve it. I’m on the fence, but more leaning on the devil’s side.
Another problem arised when I tried doing that:I felt like I didn’t want to give Him my heart and couldn’t get myself to pray to the end.
I don’t even know if I’m worried about my spiritual state at all.
If I repent, I will definetly commit suicide soon after. Because it’s like there’s something inside of me that’s only quiet when I don’t think about repentance and it gets louder the more serious I get.
After each failed attempt I get farther from God. I care less, and my state is worse.
But I also feel like God is very close and all I need to do is to turn to Him totally but I can’t. Sorry, I don’t WANT to. And I can’t pray for myself to want to. And I’m losing God from my knowledge. Not thirsty enough to turn to Him. Sometimes I feel dead. But it’s not enough to make me turn. I wanted to text “pray for me” but won’t because I think I don’t want to be prayed for. I am totally lost and sick and refusing to take the only remedy.
I’m not even sure if I want salvation. If I texted “Is there any hope” at the end of this, that would be a great sign. But that simply isn’t my case. My case isn’t that good.
For example. Even though I know the fact God loves me, I reject His love. And it makes me feel dead sometimes. Even though I know grace is free for everyone who wants it, I don’t want grace. I don’t even know if I want go to heaven. I’m scared of the idea of eternity be it eternal happiness or eternal torment.
I thought I had been saved 6 months ago. Why?
I started believing at like 12 years old, but it wasn’t true faith. It was based more on a feeling of love for God and I basically never prayed or read the Bible or anything just liked being loved by a Heavenly Father and that’s it. My parents are atheist, so I didn’t know much about faith before it. I don’t even know why I started believing back then. I think the Holy Spirit prepared me for the stuff that is coming later.
But then (also at 12), I developed a crippling fear of demons and Satan back then and after going out and making friends etc that passed, but I had trauma from all that so I abandoned my faith for years and lived an ultra worldly life.
I hanged out with people who smoked weed, drank, my heart was hardened and I thought I was “too manly” to follow God. However, once while riding in a bus, when I was alone with my thoughts, the Holy Spirit convicted me and it led to me feeling extremely bad about how I lived.
Something changed but it wasn’t a result of my repentance but rather a result of my eyes being opened. I started paying attention to the things of God, left behind the ways of wanting to be rich and that stuff -it made me feel dead, and the force that was leading me before was now attacking me. Of course, the devil.
But I think it was a false conversion. Why?
I displayed no spiritual fruit. I sinned - lusted deliberately knowing it’s wrong and the first 2-3 times it did feel a bit bad , I repeat A BIT, but after that no conviction. I sinned “because God will forgive”.
I did not read the Bible but followed preachers and just read out-of-context verses. I displayed no hunger for the Word and no spirit of gratitude, joy, love or peace. I had a phase a month or two ago where I cried and vomited all day for weeks because “carrying the Cross was too hard”. I now see that, in fact, it was the flesh fighting against repentance, not carrying the Cross.
I then visited a psychiatrist (atheist) who said he never saw more confusing thoughts but I’m “healthy, just acting crazy” and a therapist who told me “I’m just a teen in puberty searching for myself and hormones ravaging me”.
Then I realized I’m not saved. I examined myself and realized that.
I know that postponing my salvation and repentance leads to hell and makes it even harder , but I’m just too lazy to repent. I know God is real but tell myself He isn’t because I’m thinking about suicide and I know if I die in this state I’m going to hell. Suicide not because I’m depressed or something but because I don’t know, curiosity or even attention. I just think I don’t care about God and for this reason I don’t even know what I want.
Help me.

It's my first time posting here.
Hello everyone!
Yup, I'm 28 and I never had a boyfriend (by choice).
For the past years, I was really focus in loving myself and cultivating a good mindset about life, love, career, relationships, etc. As the saying goes, we cannot give what we don't have. And it took me x numbers of years to love and appreciate myself (of course not in a narcissistic kind of way).
This 2023, I have decided to live my life in my own terms-- to enjoy the fruits of my labor and be open to meet someone (romantic relationship) .
People around me are all excited for me to be in relationship, especially when I shared to them that I have been really active in meeting people. Hence, I downloaded a dating app, bumble.
The people I've matched with, and have spoken with on that app were all good, but still no luck at all. Maybe because I don't really know how to flirt or I guess I was too guarded back when I was still using the app! Haha
By the way, I already deleted my account because I felt like it's not for me. And I am planning join activities related to my hobbies/ interest where I could meet people (face-to-face).
But seriously, it makes me wonder how it feels like to find someone who feels like home. Someone that I will choose to love every single day.
I'm more of logical than emotional type of person (in terms of love and relationship) and a bit dense, I guess. So I am not fond of infatuation. I just believe that real love is a choice.
If you have any advice, I would love to read it.

Ok - we who still watch the garbage that is reality tv might be aware of the “Scandoval” of Bravo fame currently unfolding on screens worldwide. It’s been a feature of recent news in this genre. Media influences get cited here a lot so maybe this one is worth looking at.
For those who aren’t VPR or Bravo fans, it involves a 40 year old man (Tom Sandoval) cheating on his partner of 9 years (Ariana) with her best friend (Raquel) in a sneaky long term way. Many see it as a double betrayal for Ariana who bought a house with Tom, didn’t want marriage or children but at age 38 froze future baby eggs solely because he said he wanted that, trusted and supported him, trusted and supported her bestie Raquel too. Tom says his infidelity was brought on by a mid-life crisis, Ariana sometimes talking down to him & not providing enough sex.
I hear and see the men here who feel they’ve been rejected by & dismissed by women entirely. I have empathy for their plight. The hurt we can do to each other is real. This however is a current example of how badly LTR commitment can turn out for women. Men cheat on women who’ve been good faithful partners. And yes, I know women do the same. I think any reasonable woman would want to avoid this betrayal at all cost. It had to hurt Ariana in the worst possible way. She tells Tom that she regrets ever loving him after she discovers video evidence of the affair on his phone. She tells Raquel to fuck right off.
It’s also an example of how women can brutally betray other women for male attention/validation & identity. Raquel is younger & since the scandal came to light has put out that she’s checked herself into a mental health facility but has thus far shown no real remorse. Ariana is thriving, getting endorsement deals & Tom is seen as a messy, manipulative, immature douchebag. Crisis PR teams are in place for all involved.
Can we talk Scandoval as a cautionary tale for both genders?

Layout:
— Individual Team News + Stone’s Cold Takes
— Miscellaneous/Other NFL News
— Restaurant of the Week - Pittsburgh
Arizona Cardinals:

• RB James Conner likes being an underdog
• HC Jonathan Gannon wanted to move forward with who was all in on the team when asked about DeAndre Hopkins
• Gained $4.21m in cap space after June 1st deadline
• QB Clayton Tune could work his way into a starting spot
• Potentially interested in moving on from LB Isaiah Simmons

This team cannot unload folks fast enough it seems. They are now looking to potentially move on from LB Isaiah Simmons who in many folks eyes has not lived up to the hype from the draft. WE shall see if they can get anything for him if they do decide to move on. The storyline I am most interested in watching this year here is first how long Kyler Murray will be out and second how rookie QB Clayton Tune is developing. It seems like they took him so they could try out a young QB in the interim while Murray is working his way back. Apparently thus far he has been doing well in OTAs.
Atlanta Falcons:

• Team expects TE Kyle Pitts to be ready for season opener
• Ditching gradient uniforms and will wear throwbacks 3 times

Not too much news from the Falcons but many will be excited to hear about Kyle Pitts expected to be back for the season opener. Hopefully this is the year he can really break out but a lot will depend on the QB Desmond Ridder actually being able to throw him the ball unlike the past quarterbacks he has had who have not made things easy.
Baltimore Ravens:

• WR Zay Flowers is impressing with his route running capabilities early on

Good news here because receiver seems to be a position where the Ravens have struggled to get good production. With new OC Todd Monken that should start to change and with an added emphasis on the passing game it inevitably should change as more throws are made.
Buffalo Bills:

• Rumored that QB Josh Allen will be featured on the cover of Madden
• Signed:
  
  • DT Ed Oliver to a 4-year $68m extension with $45m guaranteed
  • WR Marcell Ateman
  • OT Brandon Shell
• Supposedly out on WR DeAndre Hopkins
  
• Expect Edge Von Miller to be back for the season opener
  

Great move here signing Ed Oliver to his extension. He is a key piece of that d-line and helps hold them together. I personally don’t believe they or really any of the other teams that have said they are out on DeAndre Hopkins actually are. To me it appears more to be a message saying they are not going to be paying him the money that WR Odell Beckham got earlier this offseason. Only time will tell. Great news for the team that EDGE Von Miller should be back by the season opener. Personally though I would take my time with him and would be overly cautious to make sure he is fully healthy. Hopefully that is by week 1!
Carolina Panthers:

• QB Bryce Young is already impressing with his poise
• Plan to use some Deebo Samuel-like packages for WR Laviska Shenault

The hype appears to be real for the Bryce Young but it is what every team says about their rookie quarterback who is a top pick so hard to decipher how folks are actually feeling. I am excited about how Frank Reich will use WR Laviska Shenault because I have always been impressed with his athletic ability and expected him to break out more. It seems this could have been the type of role he has been waiting for.
Chicago Bears:

• Have other sites in mind potentially for a new stadium besides Arlington
• QB Justin Fields donated $10,000 to the special olympics
• WR DJ Moore has been performing well in OTAs
• Stadium is at risk after property tax assessment

A lot of news around the future stadium of the Bears. It appeared a couple weeks ago that everything was moving along as planned and no issues had come up. This week there was nothing but concerns and problems. I wonder if these are all real storylines or if it is something they are using to try and negotiate more with the government to get help with the stadium. In more football news is appears that WR DJ Moore and QB Justin Fields are enjoying working together and developing a good connection. This is important to give Fields someone he can trust like he did his receivers at Ohio State.
Cincinnati Bengals:

• WR Tyler Boyd feels they one-upped the Chiefs signing Orlando Brown Jr.
• DE Sam Hubbard excited for what’s next this season
• Will hold joint practices with the Packers

Not too much football news here but they appear to be ready to take on the Chiefs again this year and make a deep playoff run. Also, it appears at this point that the team will keep RB Joe Mixon based on comments from the team and HC Zac Taylor. This offense per usual will be an exciting one to watch.
Cleveland Browns:

• Strong possibility that WR DeAndre Hopkins ends up here
  
  • QB Deshaun Watson is working hard to recruit him
• DC Jim Schwartz sees a benefit in d-linemen playing fewer snaps to stay fresh
  
• Gained $10.9m in cap space after June 1st release deadline
  

Good news and good vibes are finally coming out of Cleveland. Feels like it has been while. QB Deshaun Watson appears to be benefitting from having a full offseason and getting work in with his new receivers. He has been pushing hard for Hopkins and the Browns would make sense as a good landing spot for him given the prior relationship Watson and Hopkins had during their time in Houston. I have been pleasantly surprised by how well things appear to be going so far this offseason.
Dallas Cowboys:

• Started long-term extension talks with CB Trevon Diggs
• WR Antonio Callaway was arrested Saturday in Miami
• Micah Parsons is more concerned with making impactful plays on defense
• Supposedly out on WR DeAndre Hopkins
• RB Tony Pollard is a little ahead of schedule with rehab
• Gained $10.9m in cap space after June 1st deadline

Similar to the Bills I don’t think the Cowboys are actually out on Hopkins but probably sending a message that he needs to bring down his asking price. I wonder sometimes if they are still saving room for RB Ezekiel Elliott to come back here and play especially with them gaining the $10.9m in cap space after the deadline. Also, hopefully the team can get something done with CB Trevon Diggs sooner rather than later because he has been an impactful piece on defense despite the big plays he occasionally gives up because he can change a game with one of his interceptions.
Denver Broncos:

• HC Sean Payton puts a heavy emphasis on the importance of Guards in the NFL
• Released RB Jacques Patrick
• Gained $3.75m in cap space after June 1st deadline
• Signed:
  
  • K Elliott Fry

Not too much news here but they did find their replacement for K Brandon McManus in Elliott Fry. I would say less news from this team this offseason is better because ever since QB Russell Wilson struggled it seemed like the media was out to get him and the team any chance they had. HC Sean Payton must be running a pretty tight ship.
Detroit Lions:

• OC Ben Johnson expects offense to take a huge step forward this season
• RB Jahymr Gibbs has been standing out in practice running and catching the ball
• OT Penei Sewell is embracing leadership role
• S Tracy Walker expects to be fully cleared for camp

All good news this week which should be good for morale. Seems they have strung together a couple good weeks during their OTAs. Great to see that RB Jahymr Gibbs is getting some reps in and showcasing his abilities that made the team feel the need to spend a high draft pick on him. Great to see as well that Penei Sewell at the young age of 22 taking on a leadership role and getting good work in as well. With that said OC Ben Johnson could be prepping and is expecting for the offense to have a big year.
Green Bay Packers:

• WR Romeo Doubs doesn’t think there will be a regression with QB Jordan Love
• OL David Bakhtiari says disrespectful to say they are rebuilding
• Will hold joint practices with the Bengals

It appears that it may be a bit tough in the post Aaron Rodgers era as expected. However, it does sound like there is less front office drama now that they are not having to work with him in the offseason. Time will tell whether the drama was more caused by a lack of good communication as Rodgers claimed recently or by the former Packers QB himself.
Houston Texans:

• QB CJ Stroud is ahead of where the team expected him to be at this point
• RT Tytus Howard is in line for a big extension
• Released DT Taylor Stallworth with injury settlement
• Will hold joint practices with the Dolphins and Saints

Good news about CJ Stroud but again as I mentioned with Bryce Young it is hard to find a team that drafted a top QB in the draft not raving about their quarterbacks progress at this point. The joint practices they have setup will be great for QB CJ Stroud. The Dolphins and Saints should each have tough defenses this year and will give Stroud a bit better of an idea of what to expect from an NFL defense in a real game.
Indianapolis Colts:

• QB Anthony Richardson is looking really good overall
• Worked out WR Breshad Perriman

Looks like the Colts are trying to get receiver help but haven’t decided on any yet. This is the team that should go out and get Hopkins. They need a true #1 receiver and Josh Downs while I think he will be really good would benefit from having a big bodied possession type receiver in Hopkins. Also, it would give QB Anthony Richardson more of a safety net in terms of a WR that can help him progress and see things that he may not have picked up on otherwise.
Jacksonville Jaguars:

• K Brandon McManus called special teams coach to express interest in the team after being cut
• EDGE Josh Allen is the only player under contract not attending voluntary OTAs
• Being cautious with WR Calvin Ridley during OTAs
• Plan to have a RB committee approach

I am really excited for the Jaguars this season. They are kind of the forgotten team in the NFL most years but appear to be poised to make a deep playoff run this year. WR Calvin Ridley is going to be a huge difference maker this year and should benefit from QB Trevor Lawrence continuing to progress going into his 3rd NFL season.
Kansas City Chiefs:

• Wife of Chiefs owner Norma Hunt passed at the age of 85
• Supposedly out on WR DeAndre Hopkins
• WR Justyn Ross has the trust of QB Patrick Mahomes

Sad news to hear about Norma Hunt’s passing as the whole league mourned and sent their condolences. They are also supposedly out on Hopkins which I believe means they are really saying we need you to come down on price. The Chiefs though per usual have revealed though their secret weapon in WR Justyn Ross who many had forgotten about due to him sitting out with an injury his rookie year. It looks like Ross may be back to prior form when he was making plays at Clemson with Trevor Lawrence.
Las Vegas Raiders:

• Open to listening to trade offers for WR Hunter Renfrow
• HC Josh McDaniels is not worried about QB Jimmy Garoppolo’s foot surgery

Even though the media and some fans were starting to worry about Jimmy G’s foot surgery it does not appear McDaniels has any worries about him missing time because of it. Will be interesting to see what the team ends up doing with Renfrow with all signs from earlier in the offseason pointing towards a release or trade.
Los Angeles Chargers:

• WR Quentin Johnson has been impressive according to teammates Keenan Allen
• OT Rashawn Slater is at 100% and has been for quite some time

Not much news here but it was great news to get confirmation from OT Rashawn Slater regarding his health and to hear WR Keenan Allen’s thoughts on rookie WR Quentin Johnson. This team should give us what they think they will every year and go far in the playoff this year.
Los Angeles Rams:

• DC Raheem Morris helped save drowning child
• Signed:
  
  • WR Tyler Johnson

Not much news here but signed WR Tyler Johnson who can help them make some big splashy plays on offense. DC Raheem Morris helped saved a drowning child and credited his AED training. Always cool to hear these stories about NFL coaches and players leaping into action to help and save other in the community.
Miami Dolphins:

• Hope to sign DT Christian Wilkins to an extension before the season
• QB Tua Tagovailoa is completely healthy and showing signs of growth as a leader
• Real possibility they end up with RB Dalvin Cook this year
• Opted to only use 6 of 10 available days of OTAs
• Gained $13.6m in cap space after June 1st deadline
• Will hold joint practices with the Texans

This team appears to be click on all levels so far this offseason and there appears to be a lot more good coming with the team working to get a Wilkins extension done before the season and may even still end up with RB Dalvin Cook here soon. Tua being completely healthy at this point doesn’t feel like much of a surprise but it does appear that he is trying to take on more of a leadership role after finding his confidence last year. My main worry though with Tua is that last year he still was very much a rhythm quarterback in my mind so when he got knocked off that rhythm he had some really bad games. However, when he was able to keep in rhythm he at times looked like the best passer in the league. It will be key this offseason now that he knows the offense to be able to play off rhythm when necessary and make those plays that the top quarterbacks in the league make if he wanting to take the next step.
Minnesota Vikings:

• Seems that only thing left for RB Dalvin Cook is an announcement of how he will be leaving the team by trade or by getting cut
• Head Coach Kevin O’Connell described RB Alexander Mattison as a every down RB
• Paid off their debt on stadium 23 years earlier saving taxpayers $226m in interest
• Expected that WR Justin Jefferson to be highest paid WR when he signs his extension
• Will have joint practices with Tennessee

It appears that the Vikings are in a holding pattern and I imagine are hoping to get a trade package they approve of for RB Dalvin Cook. Sooner or later though it appears that Dalvin Cook will not be with the Vikings this year. Big win though for the fans and locals in Minnesota with the team paying off their stadium early and saving taxpayers a bunch of money. Might get some more buy in from good press like that.
New England Patriots:

• QB Mac Jones is aiming to earn the respect of his teammates

Not much news here but it appears things are moving along really well in comparison with last year at this time. QB Mac Jones seems happy and is working hard. It will be tough for this Patriots team with how stacked the division is but maybe a big move to get Hopkins and some improvement from the offense and Mac Jones and who knows they may be right up there with everyone else in the division.
New Orleans Saints:

• DE Cam Jordan will play for the team as long as he wants
• QB Jameis Winston feels that he is still a starting QB in the league
• Excited to WR Michael Thomas to be ready for camp
• Will hold joint practices with the Texans
• HC Dennis Allen had Jon Gruden attend OTAs in order to aid offense with QB Derek Carr
• TE Juwan Johnson has been studying Julian Edelman tape at QB Derek Carr’s urging

Another team where things just seem to be clicking so far is here in New Orleans. QB Derek Carr seems to be doing a good job taking on a leadership role and working with teammates such as TE Juwan Johnson. Things will be going even better if WR Michael Thomas can actually return for camp and find a way to play near a level that he used to. Right now in a wide open NFC South it appears that this team will be the favorites to win it going into the season.
New York Giants:

• Did homework on WR DeAndre Hopkins and are now supposedly not interested in pursuing him
• Officially added Ryan Cowden as executive advisor the general manager
• QB Daniel Jones is ok with rookie center John Michael Schmitz using “dead snap” technique

Not much here which may be a good thing for a New York team to get a break from all the media. This season will be an interesting one with how the team went all in on QB Daniel Jones. It kind of feels like besides the Eagles the rest of the division is up for grabs with no true strong contender emerging yet.
New York Jets:

• QB Aaron Rodgers has enjoyed the communication within the organization
• Signed:
  
  • OL Yodny Cajuste
• Released OL Eric Smith
  
• The team and Quinnen Williams are not far off in contract talks
  

Good news on the Quinnen Williams front and in keeping Aaron Rodgers happy. Williams and the team are not far off in contract talks which hopefully means something will get done here very soon. Rodgers has been raving about the Jets communication skills which was his main gripe with the Packers. Now lets just make it clear that he does not need to be pulling the sled.
Philadelphia Eagles:

• Team is excited for QB Jalen Hurts to make another huge leap
• Offered to trade for QB Russell Wilson but Wilson did not want to play in Philly
• DT Jordan Davis broke a blocking sled

Man what a difference one decision can make. Jalen Hurts I imagine would have been in Seattle had the trade happened for Russell Wilson. I bet Eagles fans are happy this didn’t pan out but it does not mean they need to cut Wilson any slack for not wanting to play in Philly if these teams meet in future seasons or end up playing each other in the Super Bowl. Eagles appear setup to be the main threat in the NFC.
Pittsburgh Steelers:

• First round pick Broderick Jones getting 1st-team reps at Left Tackle

Not much out of Pittsburgh per usual but the good news is that Broderick Jones is progressing nicely and is already getting 1st-team reps at Left Tackle. I am sure QB Kenny Pickett is pleased with that.
San Francisco 49ers:

• S Ji’Ayir Brown is already taking first team reps and has stood out in OTAs
• GM John Lynch feels QB Trey Lance has had a really quality offseason
• Very encouraged by progress and throwing session QB Brock Purdy had
• DL Arik Armstead very excited about adding Javon Hargrave to the group
• RB Christian McCaffrey excited to have a full offseason with HC Kyle Shanahan
• Plan to make DE Nick Bosa highest paid defensive player

Things are moving along just fine for the 49ers. Exciting to hear that S Ji’Ayir Brown is making good progress and apparently had 4 or 5 interceptions during OTAs. I imagine the team is also very pleased with the progress QB Brock Purdy is making in his recovery from elbow surgery. He appears to be on pace with the original timeline. If this team can figure it out at the QB position they just might be the most complete all around team up there with the Eagles.
Seattle Seahawks:

• HC Pete Carroll expects his team to be aggressive when returning kicks and expects more squib kicks to be used
• WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba has been extremely impressive
• Signed:
  
  • Benjie Franklin
  • Montrae Braswell
• Cut:
  
  • Forrest Merrill
  • LaTrell Bumphus

Gotta love HC Pete Carroll. It seems like so far it has been pretty unanimous that all those that are playing or coaching football do not love the new kickoff rules. I am sure folks will find ways to take advantage of it though. Once again this week WR Jaxon Smith Njigba was impressive and should be establishing himself within that offense. Seahawks could very well be a sleeper team in the NFC that was good last year but that folks are paying a ton of attention to this year.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers:

• Antoine Winfield Jr. is expected to play Free Safety this year
• Respect is a key factor in the quarterback battle that is ongoing
• WR Chris Godwin feels his explosiveness coming back

This team has all the big name weapons at receiver one could ask for as long as they stay healthy. It was great to hear that Chris Godwin is getting his explosiveness back. Now not surprisingly it comes down to the QB battle and a big part of that is gaining respect from those veteran players and coaches in the building. I still feel like this battle is QB Baker Mayfield’s to lose at this point.
Tennessee Titans:

• Longtime executive Bob Hyde passed away
• QB Will Levis had a rough week at practice
• P Brett Kern announced his retirement
• Will have joint practice with Minnesota
• Signed:
  
  • DL Jaleel Johnson

Sad news this past week here as well with the passing of Bob Hyde. Also, finally some negative news about one of the Quarterbacks from this year’s draft. Will Levis has been struggling. However, this should not be viewed as a bad sign because every rookie is going to struggle and Levis with his situation has the benefit of time.
Washington Commanders:

• The Josh Harris bid after making some changes is inching closer to full approval
• CB Emmanuel Forbes has been thriving in the slot
• QB Sam Howell has looked the part and is taking command of the offense thus far
• OC Eric Bieniemy wants everyone to be like WR Terry McLaurin
• Gained $8.37m in cap space after June 1st deadline
• Released CB Cameron Dantzler
• Releasing G Andrew Norwell once he passes physical

Seems we are inching closer and closer to the Josh Harris Group’s bid being fully accepted by the owners after some minor adjustments. From the actual team and players it sounds like things are going really well and maybe better than a lot of folks expected. CB Emmanuel Forbes has been doing well in the slot and QB Sam Howell is looking the part and taking charge. The Commanders will be a fun team to watch this year and see how they end up when it is all said and done.
Miscellaneous/Other NFL News:

• Still no announcement as to who will be the team featured on Hard Knocks
• CB Damar Hamlin is leading a multi-city CPAED tour
• Several NFL teams are waiting for RB Dalvin Cook to be cut
• Yannick Ngakoue wants a multi-year deal with a Super Bowl contender
• Chiefsaholic fan is still on the loose
• Tom Brady is certain he is done playing and has tried to make that clear to other teams
• RB Ezekiel Elliott is staying in shape
• Executive are nervous about WR DeAndre Hopkins ability to separate and run at this point in his career
• Less than 100 days from the NFL season

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Restaurant of the Week: (Pittsburgh - Burgatory)
Get excited Pittsburgh fans and all folks going to a game here! Burgatory is only a half mile from the stadium and has some of the best food so far from the restaurants that have been featured. One of my personal favorites is the Piggy Butter & Jelly. Yes, that is a burger with peanut butter and jelly on it. Don’t question it just try it. However, if for some reason you do not my other recommendation would be The Triple B which is a Bison, Beer Cheese, and Bacon burger. Hence the name Triple B. You can’t really go wrong with anything on the menu and the important thing though is that you don’t forget to grab a shake as well. My personal favorite is the Oreo Peanut Butter Pie shake. They are open every day starting at 11am and closer at 9pm everyday except for Friday and Saturday when they close at 11pm. Hop on over and enjoy this delicious food when in town for a game!

Ranking list included all the Theatrically released films in which Spiderman and adjacent Characters have played the lead
Ranking Based on Raw Gross

1. No Way Home - 814M
   
2. Spiderman - 403M
   
3. Far From Home - 390M
   
4. Spiderman 2 - 373M
   
5. Spiderman 3 - 336M
   
6. Homecoming - 334M
   
7. The Amazing Spiderman - 262M
   
8. Venom - 213M
   
9. Let There be Carnage - 213M
   
10. The Amazing Spiderman 2 - 202M
    
11. Into The Spider-verse - 190M
    
12. Across The Spider-verse : 120M* 3 day
    
13. Morbius : 73M
    

Ranking by Inflation Adj Gross

1. No Way Home - 816M
   
2. Spiderman - 673M
   
3. Spiderman 2 - 551M
   
4. Spiderman 3 - 448M
   
5. Far From Home - 445M
   
6. Homecoming - 389M
   
7. The Amazing Spiderman - 301M
   
8. The Amazing Spiderman 2 - 227M
   
9. Into The Spider-verse - 217M
   
10. Venom - 214M
    
11. Let There be Carnage - 213M
    
12. Across The Spider-verse : 120M* 3 day
    
13. Morbius : 73M
    

Source : The Numbers

I posted in here a few months ago but lost the login details so I'm having to use a new account. I have been seriously struggling with my anxiety and depression for about 3 years now, mostly due to the fact that I was in a relationship with a perfect guy but I couldn't stop thinking about women and the fact that I may possibly be lesbian/bi with a strong preference for women. This situation has genuinely broken me from the inside out as I couldn't let go of my wonderful, amazing boyfriend but it was also clear to me that committing to a heterosexual relationship was causing me a lot of pain. For context, I've never been with a woman romantically at all.
It became clear to me that I was also causing my boyfriend pain by not fully committing to him, and I ended our relationship on Friday. Since then, I have been in a whole new world of pain and I actually can't believe I'm letting him go. Although my feelings for women are very real and something I need to explore, my relationship with my boyfriend has been genuine and pure from the start and he loved me in a way I always imagined and hoped I would be. He's been nothing but supportive considering I've completely shattered his heart and he is devastated that the relationship is over and we're losing each other. He's been my best friend and support, and during this whole process I've distanced myself from all of my friends due to the depression and now I feel completely and truly alone.
I have had to move back into my parents house while I heal and sort myself out a more permanent solution. My family have never been good with emotional stuff and no one has really asked me how I am since being home, despite walking around with swollen eyes from all the crying I've been doing. They know how much the relationship meant to me and their unsupportiveness is killing me and I could explode from all the emotion I'm feeling right now. Some words of support to get me though these first raw and fragile days would be so appreciated. It's so cruel that right now I need my boyfriend and his wonderful, gentle way more than ever and I can't turn to him for help.

So I’ve been interested in movie cells (I just look at them for fun), and it’s cool to see preserved stills of movies I love - but then I came across this Reddit post, and as you can see in the first comment, there are businesses that literally just copy and paste images onto cells. How can one tell if a cell is authentically from a movie reel, or if some service like that was used? Or is there no way to tell you think?

While it's not quite the Stanley Cup Playoffs, college baseball's postseason is one hell of a trip with all kinds of twists, turns, and plenty of teams to point and laugh at from the first pitch of each regional to the glories of Omaha. (It's baseball, OF COURSE the crown jewel would be in the middle of... well, not quite nowhere, but close enough. As an LSU fan, it's that proverbial pot of gold at the end of the rainbow.)
-Without further adieu, let's cut to the chase with our first batch of eliminations. These teams are like those opening jobbers on Ninja Warrior, the ones who slip off the first obstacle and end up all soaked.
Northeastern, Florida A&M, Arizona, Lipscomb, Tulane, Eastern Illinois, Army, San Jose State, Maine, UNC-Wilmington, Oklahoma State*, Ball State, Auburn*, Wright State, Central Connecticut, and Nicholls State: Pack your shit up, and go home, you are ELIMINATED from the NCAA College Baseball Championship.
Now, why do two of those teams have stars by their name? Because not only did they lose two straight... they did so as the host team! #13 Auburn suffered the indignity of losing to Penn in their opener before getting sent home by Southern Miss. #11 Oklahoma State one-upped them by losing to ORAL ROBERTS... then getting Malcolm X curbstomped by DALLAS BAPTIST 18-4.
-With the jobbers out of the way, this next batch of teams comes up on the chopping block. One win is better than zero, but the end result is the same.
So... Maryland, UConn, Santa Clara, Clemson*, Sam Houston, Vanderbilt*, Oklahoma, Cal State Fullerton, UL-Lafayette, Rider, Washington, West Virginia, Samford, North Carolina, NC State, and Troy, you have been ELIMINATED. Kindly pack your stuff up and return home... unless you have a star by your name, as you're already home. And possibly being lynched by angry fans.
Once more, we get to point and laugh at a pair of teams. #4 Clemson, #6 Vanderbilt, you had visions of hosting Super Regionals dancing in your heads. And then you got concussed by Charlotte and Xavier after understandable losses to Tennessee (now officially Clemson's daddy) and Oregon. Go stand in the LOL corner and think about what you've done.
-Despite Mother Nature taking a piss on several regionals, even more teams have met their 2023 season's final resting place in the regional finals. Considering it takes two wins just to get that far, there's little dishonor in bowing out here. Usually. For this step, we'll give the losers a little extra blurb to honor their achievements this season. And there's still quite a few regionals wrapping up, so some TBDs are sprinkled in, they'll get their own post in the responses once they get their final marching orders.
-George Mason: If only you could have avoided the sudden juggernaut that is #1 Wake Forest. Outscored 27-1 in your two losses to them... but at least you're not Maryland who gave up three TDs in their one brush with death. -TBD 2: Florida survives becoming the top LOL by beating Texas Tech in the return match, today's the rubber decider between the two teams. -TBD 3: TCU holds advantage after beating #3 Arkansas 20-5, the Razorbacks now need to dig deep and win two straight to advance. -Charlotte: A very honorable departure, any time we get to point and laugh at Clemson is a WIN for everyone. Godspeed you crazy bastards, as Tennessee was just better than you. -TBD 5: All the rain in Baton Rouge, we're just getting to the regional final now with #5 LSU holding advantage over Oregon State. Personally: DON'T BLOW IT. I WILL BE MERCILESS IF YOU DO. -Xavier: Another honorable departure as you took #6 Vanderbilt down in dramatic fashion, then just had nothing left in the tank for Oregon. So be it, head home with your heads held high. -East Carolina: Meh. Being down to #7 Virginia was a death sentence, one you couldn't even delay. Oh well. -TBD 8: Another rubber match as #8 Stanford avenges an earlier loss to Texas A&M, forcing the decider back to today. My apologies to the unfortunately named Ty Uber, as your teammates picked up your starting DUD (4 runs, 5 hits, 1 out) with interest. -#9 Miami: LOL. You needed two straight to advance, and started the first game well with a 3-0 lead over Texas. And then the third inning happened. Nine runs given up, and your season is OVER. Go into the LOL Corner for your sins, and tell Clemson and Vanderbilt to stop crying for fuck's sake. -TBD 10: #10 Coastal Carolina beats Duke in their first meeting, forcing a decider this afternoon. Would be one hell of a recovery from losing your opener to winning your home regional, just one win to go. As for Duke... nobody will feel bad for you if you lose. -Dallas Baptist: Helping humiliate #11 Oklahoma State is good, and helping Oral Roberts get the "regional sweep" is even funnier. Have an honorable trip home, don't feel too bad. -TBD 12: #12 Kentucky blows Indiana out 16-6... unfortunately it still only counts as one win, offsetting your earlier 5-3 loss to them. One more game for the regional title... -TBD 13: The two teams that combined to let us all laugh at #13 Auburn once more face off in a decider, Southern Miss with momentum after beating Penn 11-2 yesterday to avoid elimination. -Iowa: Eh, #14 Indiana State had your number both times. At least you did the same to North Carolina, I guess? -Campbell: Avenging your loss to NC State will have to suffice, #15 South Carolina had no interest in losing at home. At least you scored seven? -Boston College: #16 Alabama wasn't losing in Tuscaloosa, carry on. If only Nicholls State had won that opener...
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-From 64 teams, we're down to 23. Seven more will be sent home... hopefully all today, if Mother Nature can get her irregular bladder under control. Sixteen will move, or have moved, one step closer to Omaha; all that stands between them and the College World Series in Omaha is a simple best of three this coming weekend.
Just remember the most important rule of the college baseball playoffs, same as every other playoff: DON'T! GET! ELIMINATED! Or do, we all need teams to point and laugh at.

So I have a friend from college who was a championship cross country/track and field runner. This dude was fast, but he also had this mentality that led to him being absolutely clutch when the chips were down. Whenever he was put in a pressure situation, he would race better than he would otherwise. He no longer runs, but he took up golf again during COVID after playing off and on as a kid.
Now, I've played with this guy many times (like, several dozen) and he's a solid 22 handicap. Not a pretty swing, doesn't hit the ball very far, inconsistent contact, has a pretty good wedge game for his handicap though. He religiously posts his scores in GHIN so I know his handicap is 100% legit (I'm also a club pro and can monitor this stuff for not just my club but every single golfer in the GHIN database). I've played with him twice now in pro-ams and he legit shaves ten shots off his game through sheer willpower. That's the best way I can explain it. His focus is different, he's more relaxed and at ease, the ball-striking issues go away, the bogeys turn into occasional pars. He still can't hit the ball very far, but he just scraps together insanely net-under-par rounds. This isn't to say he's not focusing in casual rounds, but he's just not getting as frustrated in competitions as he does in those settings. Our last pro-am he shot a net 59 on a par 70. We didn't win (because I played like a bag of dicks), but I got questioned on it by one of my other friends who's a club pro and I honestly couldn't come up with a defense other than "look, man, he just played insanely well today". Like, I get it, this looks bad, but this dude legit goes beast mode when there's something on the line, no matter the activity, and I can't control him in a casual setting. I've known him for years, he's the furthest thing from a crook. He just goes to another place.
It's really made me rethink the whole sandbagging thing. Surely my buddy is a rare exception, but how rare truly is he? Whenever someone from the handicap committee at my club approaches me about a member who has been doing too well lately in net competitions I think about my buddy. I think about how there's this echelon of people out there who just perform better when there's something on the line or they have something to prove. Hell, Tiger was like that. Should someone get punished for that? I do believe an adjustment should be made to someone's handicap in that scenario, but how to do it equitably? I have no idea how under the current system. Maybe it's something that shouldn't be controlled for?
What are y'all's thoughts?

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I dunno most of the characters and tone just feel...off.
Joan is supposed to be the voice of reason but now she's a dumbass (Kissing JFK instead of studying and thinking she could fly? Season 1 Joan would never!). Also Mr. B is more emotional rather than saying everything in a monotone way and, yeah, the less said about Cleo the better.
Also the plot just feels like it's a retread of season 1's over arching plot with Joan now being the newly popular student dating the most popular kid in school and Abe being the best friend whose in love with them.
And unlike Season 1, where they were parodying late 90's/early 00's teen shows, now it's just a generic animated sitcom; there's no attempts, from what I can tell, of parodying modern teen shows even though they still make teen shows and they're still popular. Euphoria? Wednesday? Riverdale? Hello?
Hell the only episode I've enjoyed is the anxiety episode because it parodied horror movies. It didn't really say anything new about the genre admittedly but it did something this show is supposed to be which is, ya know, a parody! That and it actually helped to flesh out most of the new characters and give the audience the chance to know them a bit more.
Still it's nice that Lord and Miller and Bill Lawrence brought it back but it just doesn't feel like their heart's in it anymore. They are very talented people but, ehh, maybe they should've stuck to The Spiderverse and Ted Lasso.

."What Chuck says doesn't matter"... A youtuber said not long ago "Everybody keeps telling Jimmy he's a monster. So he'll become a monster." Kim Wexler said to Chuck "You've made him this way ... All he wants is your love and all you do is judge him."
I've been thinking ever since Jimmy yelled at Kim "you only see me as slippin' Jimmy!" even though she never indicated this was the case ... I've been thinking how much he was hurt by SOME people seeing him that way. How he couldn't simply decide that what others say and think doesn't matter and the only thing that matters is what kind of person HE, Jimmy,chooses to be.
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Would you say to your friend,family,or to anyone: "You were born to have an eating disorder!"
or "You were always like this, always unlovable,destined to die alone, you're undeserving of love ever since you were 9 and your friend in school dumped you!"
or "You can't help it, you were born to suffer from depression and anxiety!"
Self-fullfilling prophecies, curses, can make the person steer into the skid, but that's not destiny. Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul are not a fantasy genre, or magical realism, they have no gods and wizards, all humans in the shows HAVE A CHOICE. Will you treat yourself and others with kindness and compassion or not? Nobody in BCS and BB is cursed to always choose only one of the two.
Stuff Jimmy did as a 9 year old or in high school is not unusual for many kids. Not all kids, but many, who still grow up to be good adults, they even make a 180 turn often, they regret certain actions from their younger days. I know I did.
I'm sad when I realize how we overlook that only 2 people saw Jimmy as a con man, as Slippin' Jimmy. Only two.

1. Chuck. Chuck did not see Jimmy objectively. Chuck was not God. He actively sabotaged Jimmy's career and repeatedly claimed that Jimmy cannot help doing certain things. Chuck even talks about Jimmy to Rebecca and she accepts these opinions as facts. This comes from Chuck's pain, jealousy, probably less love from his parents than Jimmy was given, and from other flaws in Chuck's character. Chuck doesn't love himself enough to simply love and celebrate other imperfect people. His words about Jimmy come from hurt and pain. These are not prophecies or words of God.
2. Howard. Howard yells at Jimmy that Jimmy was born this way in his very last speech. Howard is not objective. Howard is not God. He is hurt, angry, disappointed, and rightfully so. He says lots of truthful stuff about Kim and Jimmy, but his claim "Jimmy you can't help it, you were born that way" is not an objective statement, it's an attack coming from pain.

Jimmy and you and me can always make the decision that what these people think and say means nothing, it's their bias, their pain, their issues. We can still ignore it and make daily choices, again and again, about how we treat ourselves and others, and our acceptance of ourselves and compassion for ourselves can make our lives peaceful and joyful, no matter what the Chucks in our lives say.
Sadly, Rebecca says "What Chuck said about you is true", but she's not objective, either. She has accepted Chuck's biased words. She doesn't see what Chuck put Jimmy through at that point. She's not God.
There are more people who interact with Jimmy and who never claim he's nothing but a con man, or that he was born a certain way. Sadly, Jimmy doesn't realize that those people should be enough to help him make choices that don't hurt others and don't doom him.

1. Kim Wexler never says or indicates that Jimmy is doomed to always be a con man. When she says 'you're always down', in the argument, she refers to his 'kick a man when he's down' and she most likely means his financial or emotional struggles.
2. Mike Ehrmantraut has a professional relationship with Jimmy that almost becomes a friendship. He does tell Jimmy at one point that Kim saved hisass but he never tells or indicates that Jimmy is "always a certain way" or "born a certain way".
3. Huell directly asks Jimmy why do scams when he's a lawyer. Huell points out there's freedom of choice and that from Huell's perspective Jimmy doesn't "have to" do certain things, he can always choose.
4. Jesse Pinkman accepts help from Jimmy/Saul, often in exchange for money - but not always. Jesse describes Saul as a 'criminal lawyer' but that statement is only description of what is Saul known for. It's not judgement on whether or not Saul/Jimmy is capable of different choices. Jesse trusts Jimmy to give money to Andrea and Brock, regularly, and takes Jimmy's free advice to stop asking how they're doing and go visit them and rekindle the relationships.
5. Andrea Cantillo trusts Jimmy to tell her how Jesse is doing and Jimmy lies in order to not only make sure she's not worried but also so she doesn't feel abandoned: "He's good. He's busy." Andrea trusts Jimmy to let him even kneel down and talk to her son about his childhood memories and his childhood crush.
6. Brock Cantillo smiles twice when Jimmy talks to him. The same Brock who doesn't smile or talk to Heisenberg once their meet.
7. Francesca Liddy tells Jimmy after a workday with the elderly that he was great and the clients obviously like him. She changes her demeanor to more no-nonsense style, keeping him at arms length because he changes into Saul and she has to be careful around his new type of clients, but she never says or indicates that she thinks it's his core and he was "born that way".

You can always choose how you see yourself, what you believe about yourself and
how you will from now on treat others and yourself.
What Chuck says doesn't matter.

So since my first post "on the night shift" got so much attention, there was a comment asking about other encounters. This one not so creepy but definitely worth telling. Hope you enjoy.
I was fairly young, probably about 12 years old, me and my family were up in Scotland visiting family. On the way back we stopped off in a place called Alnwick, in Northumberland to visit the infamous Chillingham Castle. My uncle who lived in Berwick upon tweed was very much a sceptic of the stories of the castle and claimed he slept there overnight.
We got to the doors and my parents paid for the tickets for the tour, on the way in there was signs saying "no flash photograpy" which I noticed.
The tour was amazing, so much history and especially the dungeons, where they had on display all the instruments of torture that was used in the castle dating all the way back to the 1200's. At one point in the tour however we were walking past one room called the "Pink Room" which was roped off, where I saw a blue flash of light inside. I looked at my mother and said to her that I thought people had got into the room and were taking photos and that it was naughty as it wasn't allowed. My mother agreed and we continued the tour.
On our way out of the castle, my little sister begged for a book of the castle and its history. My parents gave in and bought her the book. On the way back home my sister mentioned that there was a section in the book listing all the known ghosts of the castle, one of which being known as "The Blue Boy", which is commonly seen as a blue flash or halo. The owners of the house believe that the blue boy is linked to a child's skeleton, which was found hidden behind a wall in ome of the rooms of the house during renovation, the very same room I saw the flash. My mother looked at me and said, I think that's what you saw son.
For anyone wanting to know more on the ghosts of Chillingham Castle, I've provided a link below. Once again I hoped you enjoyed my story, which is 100% a real experience.
https://great-castles.com/chillinghamghost.html

Hi,
I'm so sorry if this is triggering to some of you but I didn't know where else to post this and I can't keep trauma dumping on my friends and partner and I'm awaiting my trauma therapy to start up...
I told my mum eventually about the SA that happened between me and my grandfather when I was 4. (I don't know why I bothered with how she is, I guess I wanted her to finally see me and love me as a person who has suffered too and to be a mother in that moment). She looked shocked and informed me that the same thing happened to her when she was younger by the same man (her father) and instantly started asking me for specific details which I didn't feel at all ready to talk about, nor did I expect her to go straight in like that when I had just been directed to the crysis team for planning the long sleep. I was shocked and didn't know how to process it at the time but felt bad for her and ended up comforting her.
She also told my younger sister (we are half sisters but closer than anything) about what had happened even though I never said that was ok or that I was ready for people to know. In fact I specifically asked her not to. Plus my sister is only 16 and about to sit her own exams and I didn't want to stress her out with my trauma, it wasn't hers to have to worry about. (Also my grandfather had been dead for many years before my sister was born so it wasn't an event that would've affected her). When I confronted my mum about it she said "don't worry she's family, she can be strong for both of us" like no? She's 16! Stop using your children as emotional support and therapists and deciding they're mature enough to deal with this crap! It isn't fair!
She's always been entirely inappropriate. She used to make me answer the door to the baliffs as a manipulation technique and to say she wasn't in. She asked me advice on whether she should have a termination when I was 11....you get the idea....there is ALOT more but this is already a really long post.
I've had some time to think now and all I can think is...how could she leave me knowingly with him when she had this experience herself? She actively chose to leave me in a potentially unsafe situation frequently whilst her and my nan went out shopping. I'm feeling really empty and confused as to why she couldn't protect me. I'm also sick of having to constantly parent her, most of my trauma comes from having to drag her through life (cooking, cleaning, food shopping) from the age of 8 (I'm now nearly 30). I've left home and barely have a relationship with her. She's impossible to confront too, she starts crying and screaming and asking me why "I'd say all this to her when she knows how much she's going through" and that she's "tried her best" (even thought she spent my childhood on drugs and belittling me in front of her friends to make them laugh.) Then she calls me a bully when I call her out.
I get scared to even answer the phone to her because it will either be a) she needs help with something or getting somewhere (it's easier to say yes or she constantly harasses me or family members at all times of the night) or b) phones me up clearly drunk and over happy and trying to talk to me like we have a good relationship? I'm just waiting for her to die now, sounds awful I know but it's the only way I feel I will ever truly be free of her. It makes me feel like a monster to say this, I try my best to have compassion for others due to my experiences in life myself but she was meant to be my mum and I feel so alone.
Sorry I know this is all over the place and chaotic, I typed it out during my lunch break just to get everything down and hopefully making more sense! I just knew if anyone would understand it would be you guys in this group 💞