Yes, I’ve given up anything resembling a dream career in any field. I’m too autistic for careers, and I’ve accepted that I will only ever have a “job.”

Being an unarmed security guard isn’t so bad.

You don’t have to be so cynical.

Lol, okay. You sound young. I hope you can preserve some of that optimism throughout the next few decades of nonsense.

Good point. They definitely shoved that cats face into that cake. Even if it’s a cake made for cats, it’s way too much food for a single meal and I’m not exactly optimistic about how this cats person handles portion control.

There are so many bad pet owners out there, dude. Animals are not tools to obtain internet likes.

Same. Feeding cake to a cat is animal abuse.

Sure, as long as you also remove ChatGPT.

It’s absolutely wild that the ability to cry when you need to is considered to be a trait exclusive to women. It’s absolutely essential for a healthy mind, and I’ve gotten quite good at it despite my useless Y chromosome.

I’m so sorry, that sounds awful. I did get lucky in the sense that I had one good enough parent, which is honestly probably while I’m still alive and doing alright. I still talk to my Mom on a weekly basis. She had a lot of unwinding to do after her divorce. It’s tricky to get an abusive narcissist out of your head. They have a way of living there.

I hope you’re doing better! Your perseverance is admirable as hell.

Sometimes getting through adversity and hardship can make us into better, tougher, and more empathetic adults than we would’ve been if our childhoods had been easier. I hope that’s the case for you.

If you want something durable it’s best to go with two piece poles rather than three pieces. When poles bend or break it’s always on the bottom piece because it’s the thinnest.

Unfortunately two piece poles can be hard to find. I’ve been considering getting some MSR poles because it’s a reputable brand and they have a two piece option. I just wish they offered a model with cork handles because I’ve gotten used to cork and will miss it.

https://cascadedesigns.com/products/dynalock-trail-backcountry-poles

These are intended for snowshoeing, which makes sense considering the only time I’ve bent a pole it was while snowshoeing. But of course they can be used anywhere and come with regular mud baskets. If you’re looking for maximum durability, these are a good option.

Any good memories of my Dad are overwritten by the child abuse. I would’ve been better off being raised by a single mother. Today is… complicated.

Pro tip: if you like avoiding people, work weekends. It’s lovely. You get to run all errands on weekdays when they have minimal foot traffic and hiking trails are all yours. Camping permits are also easy to get.

I thought the theory that the virus originated in China was debunked.

I love them. They tend to be more practical than toe socks, which can cause some issues because people tend to have drastically different toe lengths.

Tabi socks with Bedrock sandals is the happiest my feet have ever been.

Their website does look promising, thank you! Bedrock Sandals, who I have bought several pairs of sandals from, sell a pair of tabi socks on their website, but they only sell polyester. I’ve been looking for durable wool and cotton versions of the same thing.

It does indeed! I hike in sandals, however, and hate applying sun screen to my feet. The socks are mostly sun and abration protection. When you’re putting in 10 to 15 miles in a day the socks start to get important.

Bedrock sandals sells a pair of tabi socks on their website, which are great, but only come in polyester.

The Japanese have been wearing tabi socks for hundreds of years. It’s infuriating that it hasn’t caught on here especially considering the advantages that sandals bring in a world that will continue to get hotter for the rest of our lives.

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Fair enough. The casting of those movies made them hard for me to enjoy. Chalamet is almost as irritating lol.

The casting for this movie is a disaster in general. Zendaya can’t act for shit unless she’s playing a deeply sarcastic character who rolls their eyes every 40 seconds. She was astonishingly bad in Dune.

MicroLED are currently being developed, so we’ll see what those are like. Imagining the world in 50 years is a scary exercise. There probably won’t be any wildlife left.

Whatever replaces OLED monitors. People are quick to defend OLED, citing the fabulous picture quality, but I’m not about to spend that kind of money on a display with a built in expiration date. They only last until the burn-in becomes too pronounced to continue enjoying it. This issue is especially troublesome for people who play certain games with persistent UI elements.