TL:DR: ISO comfy, lightly padded demi or t-shirt bra for UK 34H/36GG?
34H/34K according to the calculator, after trying on a few bras in various sizes that seems fairly accurate, although I may try some 36GGs going forward as I foresee the 34 band getting uncomfortable for a full workday.
The Fantasie Illusion side support bra in 34H so far is the best fitting bra I have tried. I’ve never had the center gore lie flat in my life until now! The problem is, I hate it. I would never wear this bra. The seams are bulky and wrinkly and look awkward under clothing and it pushes my breasts too much into my armpits which looks horrible. I also just can’t see myself wearing a completely unlined bra out in public to be honest.
My favorite bra of all time was the maidenform comfort devotions when I was a 34D, but sadly that’s about the biggest cup they offer. I really like the soft brushed interior, lightly padded, Demi/t-shirt styles. Aerie bras have also been good but also aren’t big enough. I really want a bra that’s smooth under clothes and hides the nips decently. I work in a cold office with men, let’s be for real. Does this bra exist?? Who makes it???
Bonus points for recs of brands with lacy/romantic styles that won’t make me look like a busted can of biscuits… but that may be a separate journey.

27 years old male here. Been watching porn since 10 years old and masturbating since 12.
Ever since covid i have been in depression. Can't focus to do anything. I have lost almost all of my friends. I am unenmployed, i can't even search for a job. I am living in my parents house.
This february one of my relatives suggested me for a job. They sent me a project which has a deadline of one week. It was quite an easy project. But failed because i never started doing the project. My procastination skills is on another level.
Didn't get the job.
I wanted to commit suicide, because i never enjoyed my life even when i was a child. Why torture myself? I am not missing anything anyway. Everyday is the same as yesterday.
I tried to quit porn many times and sometimes i was successfull for 40 days or more. But never tried to quit masturbating because you know they say masturbation is natural blah blah. Fuck them all.
Masturbating leads to watching porn eventually because they are linked in your brain. And thats what happened, i relapsed after 46 days (which was my old record) because just masturbating wasn't enough.
I started searching for help and discovered this sub.
This time i quit masturbating too after discovering this sub. Its been 55 days and i am noticing some great positives about myself.
I am actually reading books again! I read 0 books in 2023 and read 4 books in May alone!
I am in another city right now, visiting my best friend. I met his friends and i tell you for the first time in years i am able to communicate with others. I make them laugh so much they asked me to delay my return home xd.
Its very strange for me to be loved and respected by others because i was always the guy ignored by everyone. Now i see why. Its because i used to isolate myself from others. PMO, daydreaming. I was always tired.
I am relatively good looking man but never had a girlfriend. I was asked many times for a date but never accepted them. Not just because i have high standarts but also i was hating myself. So when chicks said they like me i automatically starting hating them lol.
You can't love others if you hate yourself.
And i use to hate myself. Because of PMO. After trying to quit many times and keep failing you do this to yourself.
Now i feel the healing inside me. I don't judge myself. I am not afraid of failure.
I feel everyday is a chance given me to improve myself. And that i should be grateful for it.
I am working out 4-5 times a week and gaining muscle mass.
No more endless scrolling in X and Instagram. I am using them only for communication. I actually thought viewing my friends posts only, but no. Women went crazy man. Even in a muslim majority country they dress like porn stars.
I am not playing video games like dota, cs2 anymore. I am playing single player games only with a good story. And i don't play much like i used to do. I played for 10 hours maybe for the last 3 months.
To all my young brothers. Don't do this to yourself. I wasted my 20s. Don't waste your best years.
Sorry for my English. It is not my native language. But i hope you get the point.
Take care.

Help! My best friend took my ex’s side.
Petty population of Reddit, I need your help and wisdom. For two and a half years, I (F20) was in an emotionally manipulative and toxic relationship. My Ex ‘James’ (M21) nearly cheated on me multiple times, dumped me because he ‘couldn’t do long distance’ (we lived two hours from each other), and would keep taking ‘breaks’ to sleep with other women. After yet another time he dumped me, I finally got my life together and now I’m incredibly happy! I am in a relationship with a loving and caring man, I am doing great in uni, and I would never want to look back!
Now, my best friend at the time Millie (F21) and ‘James’ became close friends during our relationship. Suspiciously close. But I thought nothing of it. Whenever James would fuck up, Millie would defend him in front of me. She would consistently gaslight me into believing that I was overreacting. My other friends saw the red flags, but I am ashamed to admit, I didn’t. For reference, if anyone has seen Euphoria, Millie is very similar to Cassie, in that she needs and seeks male validation and will prioritise it over her meaningful relationship with friends.
Some things she has done: 1. Attempted to convince me that because James slept with a girl he met in uni when we were already on a break, this was not cheating. She argued that even though he asked for her number, consistently texted her, and took her on dates while he was still with me, they only slept together after we had separated. Therefore, not a cheater. 2. After breakup number 2, she took me on a lunch date to cheer me up and told me that my crying was ‘killing her appetite’ 3. I texted her during our last breakup to ask for support and she said she would come straight to my house. James was leaving and Millie threw her arms around him and half-crying said to him ‘Don’t worry. I will always be there for you.’ She then proceeded to tell me to get over it. As if he was the one who needed consoling, as if he was the one getting dumped, as if he was the one who got cheated on. 4. For years, Millie observed first-hand how James was treating me and said nothing. She remained close friends with him and kept posting him on any social media every day while I was sobbing at home. I said nothing. I didn’t want to ruin our friendship and I thought it would be toxic, unreasonable, and immature of me to make her choose between her closest friends. 5. I got over him pretty quickly. I think all his narcissistic tendencies, emotional abuse, and controlling behaviour had finally caught up with me. However, I would come home crying every other day because of something she’d do that would make me feel betrayed or at the very least like a second-class human. I tried to bring this up once: she shut me down, called me toxic and unreasonable, and I dropped it. 6. My friends and family have a theory that Millie was actually in love with James. Come to think of it, her boyfriend ‘Henry’ (M23) resembles James so much in the weirdest ways. The smallest mannerism: the way he laughs, the clothes he wears, the way he smells, his style. You get the picture. Shady. 7. I got with a guy at a party after our last breakup (we went on a girls trip to cheer me up, and we literally just kissed at a club). Tell me why James was informed about this before we had left the club?! We were in a different country. Millie was the only one who had his number. 8. Meanwhile it was completely fine for Millie to sleep with guys on the same trip. Mind you, she had a boyfriend at the time. 9. James went to visit her across the country multiple times and she hid that from me every time. Sorry, I thought two hours was too much of a long distance for you. Anyway, Millie was hiding his visits from me but she wasn’t hiding them well. Like, she would tell she hasn’t spoken to him in days but she would post a story of him at her flat. It was one of those ‘I will tell you it’s not happening but I’ll make sure you know it is’ type of situations. 10. After I got into my current relationship, I wanted Millie to meet my new man. ‘Tom’ (M22) is loving, caring, supportive, and helped me work through a lot of my trauma from James. Millie hated him before she met him. He made such an effort with her, paid for dinner for both of us, and attempted to find anything they had in common. She just kept saying (to me but he could still hear) that she doesn’t need to like him because he is ‘irrelevant. And you and James will get back together anyway.’ I assured her that I will never go back, but she wouldn’t hear it. 11. Tom was planning a surprise to celebrate a big milestone in my career and involved Millie in it. He thought my best friend should be a part of it. She did everything in her power to ruin the event: gave guests the wrong time and address, cancelled some of the bookings he had made, and through a fit at the end of the night because I wasn’t paying attention to her for a total of 15 minutes. She pulled the same shit when Tom attempted to organise a birthday party for me. Most importantly, both times she blamed it on Tom, saying how he was rude, inconsiderate, and didn’t plan it well enough. 12. She kept me updated with James’s life even though I was very clear that I never want to hear about this man ever again. She’d tell me about every girl he’d get with, every date he’d go on… you get the picture. She did all of that in front of Tom. She kept comparing the two and telling me how I downgraded. She couldn’t be more wrong - Tom is incredible. Millie even called him controlling because once I didn’t pick up the phone and he sent me a text of what he was calling about. I couldn’t wrap my head around it: that was controlling, but when James would scream at me for hours for not picking up because I was in class, that wasn’t? Wasn’t it controlling when I wasn’t allowed to go out with friends James hadn’t met?
The more time went by, the closer she got with James and the more distanced she would get from me. She’d blame Tom for us not spending time together. Okay. I organised 3 girls trips just the two of us. She eventually started talking shit about me in front of our mutual friends and now I keep hearing from different groups that I’m apparently a bitch. The way I see it, I just started refusing to be a doormat.
Anyway, I’m done. But she deserves to experience the consequences of her actions. Dear petty Redditors, I need ideas!

(F19) The past month I’ve suddenly fallen into the deepest and longest state of depression I’ve been in. Throughout high school I used to have my ups and downs but I had a really positive outlook and typically knew how to pull myself out of sad phases etc.
It’s been a year since graduating now and I’ve just moved to a new state with my family, since moving I’ve felt horrible - granted I think looking back this has slowly built up since the end of last year but this move was my tipping point.
I went to an expensive private school so all of my peers are either smart and in good colleges or couldn’t care less but they have their parents money to get them wherever they want to go. I was really fortunate to do a 3 month international program but it was cut short because we couldn’t afford it. When I got back home I was okay since I was back with my gf who lets me take a break from real life, she takes me out and picks me up and is kind enough to pay almost all of the time.
Now that I’ve moved though we’re back to long distance which means a lot of fighting and me overthinking (especially since she’s extra busy with work so we only talk once a day every day). I have no friends or support systems in person - usually I’d meet them at school but I can’t afford college rn and I have to wait to get a job bc of some conflicts over the next month. Not having my own money makes me feel like shit because I feel like a burden who’s just sucked up my parents whole life savings and retirement and now is continuing to rely on them. I don’t have a car so it’s hard to get out of the house and explore to distract myself. And on top of it all I weigh the most I ever have and I hate how I look but have zero motivation to workout. So yeah I’m just feeling like an ant starring up at my tower size list of disappointments and things I need to do and fix with absolutely zero positives to really motivate or keep me going

Since the Old Testament, worship is understand as a sacrifice. In the NT we have the same idea, worshipp is a kind of sacrifice, the pagans offers sacrifices to their gods and that's why their are idolaters because they are offering that is due only to God (sacrifice) to demons or non-real things. While christians offers the sacrifice that is pleasurable to God when the sacrifice "is a broken spirit; a broken and contrite heart you, God, will not despise." (Psalms 51:17) and then the Eucharist, that is the Sacrifice offered to the forgiven of sins and the communion in the Body and Blood of Christ, gives life and not death "For anyone who eats and drinks without discerning the body eats and drinks judgment on himself. That is why many of you are weak and ill, and some have died" (1 Corinthians 11:30-31)
There's a few verses about worship and sacrifice in the NT:
"Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God's mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship" (Romans 12:1)
"No, but the sacrifices of pagans are offered to demons, not to God, and I do not want you to be participants with demons." (1 Corinthians 10:20)
"(I reccomend reading from the first verse) ... This is an illustration for the present time, indicating that the gifts and sacrifices being offered were not able to clear the conscience of the worshiper." (Hebrews 9:9)
"Through Jesus, therefore, let us continually offer to God a sacrifice of praise—the fruit of lips that openly profess his name. And do not forget to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased." (Hebrews 15-16)
"you also, like living stones, are being built into a spiritual house to be a holy priesthood, offering spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ." (1 Peter 2:5)
So, I believe that it's clear that worship is ALWAYS understood in the context of a sacrifice, the sacrifice that we do to God and the bloodless sacrifice of Christ in the Eucharist. To the saints we give honor and not sacrifices, we recognize that they were living icons of Christ and we act accordingly ... praises, bowings, kissings and so on, are acts that express our love and respect to them, the same way that you kiss someone fraternally or bow as a act of respect.

These are no particular order
1.) Hey Lover - LL Cool J
2.) Good Life - Kanye West
3.) It Ain't Hard to Tell - Nas
4.) I Wish - Skee-Lo
5.) You Ain't a Killer - Big Pun
6.) Do Not Fire! - Madvillain
7.) King Kunta - Kendrick Lamar
8.) SUPPOSED TO BE LOVED - DJ Khaled
9.) Cheat on You - Ma$e
10.) Look Back at It - A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie
11.) Breakadawn - De La Soul
12.) Apostle's Warning - Mobb Deep
13.) Watch Me - Little Brother
14.) Letter 2 My Unborn - 2Pac
15.) The Hilton - Ghostface Killah
16.) Baby - Fabolous
17.) Our Dreams - Method Man, Ghostface Killah & Raekwon
18.) They Don't Care - Meek Mill
19.) You Song - Lil Wayne
20.) Under the Influence - Eminem
21.) Adam and Eve - Nas
22.) Dangerous - Kardinal Offishall
23.) Then Days Went By - 50 Cent
24.) Orange Juice Jones - JPEGMAFIA
25.) Don Life - Big Sean
26.) Poor Georgie - MC Lyte
27.) Baby - Fabolous
28.) Take Your Time - Pete Rock
29.) O.P.P. - Naughty By Nature
30.) All That I Got Is You - Ghostface Killah

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Here's a comprehensive list covering various skills and knowledge areas that are beneficial for becoming a professional tarot card reader:

1. Tarot Deck Familiarity: Understanding different tarot decks and their unique symbolism.
2. Major Arcana Interpretation: Comprehensive knowledge of the 22 Major Arcana cards and their significance.
3. Minor Arcana Interpretation: Understanding the 56 Minor Arcana cards (suits of cups, swords, wands, pentacles) and their meanings.
4. Card Combinations: Ability to interpret combinations of cards within a spread.
5. Numerology: Understanding the numerological significance associated with tarot cards.
6. Astrology Correspondences: Knowledge of astrological connections to tarot cards.
7. Symbolism Interpretation: Ability to interpret symbols present in tarot cards.
8. Intuition Development: Strengthening intuitive abilities to complement card interpretations.
9. Reading Spreads: Mastery in various tarot spreads (e.g., Celtic Cross, Three-Card Spread, etc.).
10. Ethical Reading Practices: Understanding ethical guidelines and best practices in conducting readings.
11. Client Communication: Effective communication skills to interact and engage with clients.
12. Empathy and Compassion: Ability to empathize and provide guidance with sensitivity.
13. Psychological Insight: Knowledge of basic psychology to understand human behavior and emotions.
14. Storytelling Skills: Ability to weave a narrative and convey messages effectively.
15. Memory Retention: Memorizing card meanings and symbolism for quick recall during readings.
16. Visualization Techniques: Using visualization for better understanding and interpretation of cards.
17. Energy Management: Techniques for maintaining personal energy balance during readings.
18. Rituals and Cleansing: Knowledge of cleansing and preparing the deck for readings.
19. Tarot History: Understanding the history and evolution of tarot cards.
20. Professional Boundaries: Setting boundaries and maintaining professionalism during readings.
21. Code of Conduct: Adhering to a personal code of conduct and ethics in readings.
22. Decision-Making Support: Providing guidance without imposing personal opinions on clients.
23. Timing and Predictions: Understanding the concept of timing and predictions in tarot readings.
24. Multiple Reading Styles: Flexibility in adapting different reading styles as per client needs.
25. Journaling Practices: Maintaining a tarot journal for personal reflection and improvement.
26. Meditation Techniques: Using meditation to enhance intuitive abilities.
27. Conflict Resolution: Handling potential conflicts or challenging situations during readings.
28. Visualization Aids: Using visual aids or tools for enhanced readings (e.g., crystals, candles).
29. Cultural Sensitivity: Being culturally sensitive and aware while interpreting cards.
30. Creative Expression: Incorporating creative elements into readings for deeper insights.
31. Body Language Awareness: Understanding body language cues during in-person readings.
32. Non-Verbal Communication: Adapting to non-verbal communication cues during readings.
33. Self-Reflection Practices: Continuously reflecting on personal biases and growth areas.
34. Feedback Integration: Learning from client feedback for continuous improvement.
35. Self-Care Techniques: Practicing self-care to prevent burnout in this emotionally demanding field.
36. Boundary Setting with Clients: Clearly defining and maintaining boundaries with clients.
37. Marketing Skills: Basic marketing strategies to promote your tarot reading services.
38. Networking Skills: Building professional networks within the tarot community.
39. Technology Proficiency: Utilizing online platforms or software for remote readings.
40. Legal Awareness: Understanding legal implications related to offering tarot services in your area.
41. Financial Management: Basic financial skills for managing income and expenses related to your practice.
42. Critical Thinking: Analyzing complex situations and providing balanced insights.
43. Adaptability: Being adaptable to different client needs and situations.
44. Resilience: Developing resilience to handle challenging readings or client interactions.
45. Counseling Skills: Basic counseling techniques for providing guidance during readings.
46. Conflict Resolution: Handling potential conflicts or challenging situations during readings.
47. Life Coaching Basics: Understanding basic life coaching principles for holistic guidance.
48. Storytelling Techniques: Using storytelling techniques to convey messages effectively.
49. Understanding Archetypes: Familiarity with Jungian archetypes and their presence in tarot.
50. Continuous Learning: Commitment to ongoing learning and staying updated with new tarot-related knowledge.

Remember, proficiency in all these areas may not be necessary to start, but continuous learning and improvement in these areas can significantly enhance your abilities as a tarot card reader.

My SO’s son (12) is constantly calling her mum over, talks over me when I’m having a conversation with her, comes into the room randomly and sometimes has a conversation with her in the room when I’m sleeping - making no effort to be quiet or considerate, borrows my things because he keeps losing his own things (like toenail cutters and phone chargers).
Then I wind up cleaning a lot of his mess because my partner somehow doesn’t spot the empty wrappers or soaking wet bathroom floor. I stopped cleaning the stuff left under the sofa cushions because I was sick of it and she hasn’t cleaned it since (it’s been over a year!)
It’s crap never having any time with your partner and how 90% of my present life revolves around my partners past relationship, then I wind up dealing with all the stress and a fair bit of the responsibility of her kid while having none of the pride.

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Hi all!! I’m a PCOS insulin resistance girly here and have thankfully been on Ozempic for the first time this year since 2/6/2024. Currently on .5 of the Oz. The drug has changed my life so far. I have lost 35 lbs thus far and also wake up in the morning with energy. My hormones have never been regulated this well. That being said, I do still have more weight I need to lose and as an insulin resistance person, I now I can’t see my life without this medication. It has been a battle with insurance the last months to try and get me covered. Finally last night, I received an email that I was approved however I was approved for WEGOVY .5mg (I did cry some happy tears). I did some digging in this sub and found many ppl here saying wegovy and ozempic are the same thing (but maybe at different doses?). I just am a little nervous as the ozempic has helped me so much with not only the weight loss but my insulin sensitivity too. Also I see many people talk about how they increased their dose when they switched, I am not doing so at this time. I haven’t seen many PCOS people talk about it so I am just wondering are they really the exact same? Will I have side effects when I switch? Will my PCOS symptoms feels the same on the wegovy as they do on the ozempic? Is it weird to switch from the exact same dose size? Many thanks! (I did also ask these questions in the wegovy group- but thought I’d share here too as there may be other women with this similar experience)

Dog breeds similar like beagle
Which dog breeds have the same or similar temperament like beagle - regarding their cheerful disposition and friendly (to everyone - especially cats they grew up with) affectionate, playful and always optimistic nature? Are Welsh springer spaniels/brittanys/vizslas/irish setters/any other breed (less known) not listed.
1) Will this be your first dog? If not, what experience do you have owning/training dogs? No, I’ve had dogajanje of different breeds before (in childhood and adulthood) and different training difficulty so you could say I have some experience dealing with obedient and stubborn breeds alike.
2) Do you have a preference for rescuing a dog vs. going through a reputable breeder? I would prefer a reputable breeder, although not opposed to owning a rescue.
3) Describe your ideal dog. My Ideal dog is happy go lucky, optimistic, super affectionate, gets along with animals he/she grew up with e. g. cats is either friendly or aloof with other dogs, but never agressive, can be friendly or aloof but MUST be non agressive to people and is very unlikely to bite or nip, is not neurotic or easily spooked, does not drool, is not a barker unless greeting happily - that does not mean that the dog must be quiet on the contrary it does not bother me at all that the dog would be very volcal (I’m used to beagle’s vocalisations, but he is not a barker at all, only vocalises when happy on the hunt or someone rings the doorbell), a relatively healthy breed that is known to live quite long when cared for corectly, is not destructive when left alone, is energetic and playful, but has an off switch, can be eager to please and not stubborn (too much), etc.
4) What breeds or types of dogs are you interested in and why? Considering Beagles, vizslas, basset hounds, welsh springer spaniels, brittanys, poodles, shetland sheepdogs, Irish setters, shipperkes, clumber spaniels, golden retrievers, portuguese water dogs, golden retrievers, labrador retrievers, pappillons, malteses, shi tzus, cardigan welsh corgis, barbets, lagotto romagnolos, bergamascos, norvegian lundehunds,…
5) What sorts of things would you like to train your dog to do? Not sure, necessary commands, to teach my dog to not wander, has to respond to recall.
6) Do you want to compete with your dog in a sport (e.g. agility, obedience, rally) or use your dog for a form of work (e.g. hunting, herding, livestock guarding)? If so, how much experience do you have with this work/sport? No.
Care Commitments
7) How long do you want to devote to training, playing with, or otherwise interacting with your dog each day? All of my free time for a well rounded and happy and healthy dog when grown up.
8) How long can you exercise your dog each day, on average? What sorts of exercise are you planning to give your dog regularly and does that include using a dog park? Depends on the breeds exercise requirements - If low an medium energy about an hour and If high energy between an hour and a half and two hours/three hours tops. Long walks or running beside me while I’m cycling, would also prefer a breed that can go on a hike or a swim with me now and then.
9) How much regular brushing are you willing to do? Are you open to trimming hair, cleaning ears, or doing other grooming at home? If not, would you be willing to pay a professional to do it regularly? Once a week or less is enough, yes I would do all that home, If not possible I would pay a professional
Personal Preferences
10) What size dog are you looking for? No preference, but would be preferred that the breed does not get injured easily regarding size
11) How much shedding, barking, and slobber can you handle? I would prefer short haired breeds that do not shed much otherwise no preference so I wouldn’t exclude non shedders or moderate shedders as long as there is not fur everywhere I would look and it would not take me an excessive amount of time to clean it every day, not a barker although other vocalizations don’t bother me, and breeds that do not slobber.
12) How important is being able to let your dog off-leash in an unfenced area? Don’t mind If dog has to be on a leash in an unfenced area almost always but If I do have the dog off leash he/she must be close by, does not wander far and is obedient when I use the command of recall.
Dog Personality and Behavior
13) Do you want a snuggly dog or one that prefers some personal space? Snuggly for sure no question.
14) Would you prefer a dog that wants to do its own thing or one that’s more eager-to-please? Eager to please
15) How would you prefer your dog to respond to someone knocking on the door or entering your yard? How would you prefer your dog to greet strangers or visitors? Happily vocalizations or aloof, no barking.
16) Are you willing to manage a dog that is aggressive to other dogs? Nope.
17) Are there any other behaviors you can’t deal with or want to avoid? Wandering, running away and not listening and/or responding while of leash when I call him or her back to me.
Lifestyle
18) How often and how long will the dog be left alone? I work from home mostly so as little as possible.
19) What are the dog-related preferences of other people in the house and what will be their involvement in caring for the dog? Non shedding breeds or shorthaired breeds that don’t shed excessively, I would be the primary carer.
20) Do you have other pets or are you planning on having other pets? What breed or type of animal are they? Yes, a dog and a couple of friendly cats.
21) Will the dog be interacting with children regularly? Nope.
22) Do you rent or plan to rent in the future? If applicable, what breed or weight restrictions are on your current lease? No.
23) What city or country do you live in and are you aware of any laws banning certain breeds? Yes some breeds are banned.
24) What is the average temperature of a typical summer and winter day where you live? Winters range between from 50 to 15 depending on the month and wather conditions usually it is 30, summers can range between 68 to 105 degrees.
Additional Information and Questions
25) Please provide any additional information you feel may be relevant.
26) Feel free to ask any questions below.

Been playing Shadow of MordoShadow of War lately. Let's suppose that one mook you killed a week ago somehow wasn't quite as dead as you thought. Or perhaps someone brought them back to life somehow. He's got to have some sort of one liner or something when they meet the PCs again.
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1) [Burnt to death] - "It's not the pain or itchiness that I'm so mad about. It's not even the fact that I'm now just a walking burn scar. What really irks me is the fact that every thing now smells like burnt bacon. Everything!"
2) [Fell to death] - "It really is true. It really is that sudden stop at the bottom that messes you up. Don't believe me? You will when I toss your arse over a cliff like what you did to me!"
3) [Froze to death] - "You know, there's a 'frosty reception' joke here somewhere. But such a joke would just demean the both of us. Let's just skip to the part where I get my revenge!"
4) [Burnt to death] - "Your flames flicker like candlelight, offering no warmth or threat. Allow me to demonstrate the true might of fire as I reduce your aspirations to smoldering embers!" [u/Ill_Armadillo9785]
5) [Archer shot to death with arrows] - "You must be the most rubbish archer I've ever had the misfortune of meeting! All of those arrows, and yet not a single one hit anything vital! Here, let a pro show you how it's done."
6) [Barbarian killed by any damage) - "Me Barbarian, You wimp! Me not take damage! HAH!" [u/Adventux]
7) [Generic return quote] - "There's an intricate biophysical explanation for why I'm here. But the short version is, you failed." [u/Delicious-Tie8097]
8) [Killed by decapitation] - “I know, I know. You literally held my head in your hands after removing it from my body. What matters now is that I’m here before you once more so you really shouldn’t lose you head about how that is so.” [u/ThatOneGuyUpDown]
9) [Killed by decapitation] - "They say the head, when severed from the body, can maintain consciousness for up to thirty seconds. What they don't say, however, is that those paltry few seconds feel like an eternity."
10) [Betrayed + Eaten alive by ghouls + Returned as a revenant] - "I called for you when my body went limp from the ghoul's toxins. I cried for you when the horde surrounded me. I screamed for you when I felt their teeth and claws tear into my flesh. When I realized you had abandoned me, I swore that I would never rest, that I would never die, until you knew the agony I went through!"
11) [Betrayed + Possessed by haunted armor] - "I had held out hope that you would return for me. Even as days turned to weeks. Even as the inquisitors intensified their tortures. That hope was all that kept me alive... until it was gone. Only by donning the armor, by enduring the agony of it digging into my flesh as my body grew, did I survive. The moment hope died the old me died with it, and I was reborn. Behold! What stands before is The Tower: Servant of the Dark Lord, monument to your failure, and the harbinger of your final defeat!
12) [Bled to death] - "It took me an hour to bleed out. Do you know how long it took to put that all crap back in?" [u/Sazul]
13) [Bled to death] - "So I'm sat there, bleeding out, thinkin, 'crap this red stuff needs to be inside not on the floor'. So I improvise, I start drinking it all up. Apparently... that does not work. But now I have an appetite!" [u/Sazul]
14) [Exploded] - "They never found my favorite finger! THE MIDDLE ONE!" [u/Sazul]
15) [Headshot] - "Turns out some pee-pol can live without their brain bits. Let's see if it's the same for us. I mean. YOU!" [u/Sazul]
16) [Headshot] - "I TASTE COLOURS NOW!" [u/Sazul]
17) [Headshot] - "And as I was staring down your bow, the last thing that went through my head was REVENGE. Well, that and an arrow." [u/Sazul]
18) [Crushed to death] - "I'm still gonna kill you 'cause vengeance and all that, but this has been incredible for my figure." [u/Sazul]
19) [Crushed to death] - "My favorite pants don't fit anymore! And the cleric suggested a belt. A BELT. Look at this outfit, do you THINK this goes with a belt?" [u/Sazul]
20) [Wizard killed by spell] - "C minus: Your pronunciation was all wrong, and your footwork was sloppy and unconfident. And you're ugly." [u/Sazul]
21) [Fell to death] - "Because of you, my last words were nearly 'AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA'. I wanted something heartwarming and profound!" [u/Sazul]
22) [Eaten by animal] - "Listen, you feeding me to that dragon, water under the bridge. The coming out part is why I'm gonna kill you." [u/Sazul]
23) [Eaten by animal] - "After that wolf devoured me, I tracked it down and ate it alive, piece by piece. And now all that's left is to EAT YOU TOO! ...I know you technically didn't eat me, but EVERYONE GRIEVES DIFFERENTLY! [u/Sazul]
24) [Eaten by animal] - "In spite of the horrific experience I've been through, I can take comfort in two things. 1) That beasty was in absolute agony after shittin' me out. And 2) Your agony's gonna be much, much worse!"
25) [Swallowed whole] - "After a few minutes it vomited me back out. It must have been something it ate". [u/eDaveUK]
26) [Froze to death] - "The only thing that kept me going in that frozen prison was the nice, warm thought of me sitting by the bonfire that I'm going to make outta your corpse."
27) [Returns as banshee] - "I believe the word you're looking for is... AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHH!!!"
28) [Death by blunt force to head] - "It's bad enough that I need a metal plate to keep what's left of my brains from falling out, but nothing's ever tasted right since then! You broke my skull and my sense of taste! And now I'm gonna break you!"
29) [Drow betrayed - returns as drider] - "Look at me! Look at this horrific abomination I've become! This was the price of my disloyalty! Now I'll never forgot my true loyalties, my true faith. Perhaps if I sacrifice you, Lolth will return me to my former self? And, even if she doesn't, at least I'll have the satisfaction of hearing you scream."
30) [Dismembered - returns with iron golem arm] - "You whacked off me good arm, you did. And then you left me to bleed to death. But I survived, and the wizards gave me a new arm. One of metal and magic. And now I'm gonna use it to rip off both your arms and your legs!"
31) [Dismembered - returns as half-golem, iron] - "Weak! The flesh is weak! I was weak! But now flesh is gone! Replaced with iron! Iron is strong! I am strong! Iron strong than flesh! Iron smashes flesh! I SMASH YOUR FLESH!!! I SMASH ALL FLESH!!!"
32) [Genric] - Time for me to do to you what you failed to do to me!! [u/NoManNoRiver]
33) [Fall] - It was a long way down BUT NOT FAR ENOUGH!!! [u/NoManNoRiver]
34) [Arrow/Crossbow/Gunshot] - You need to practice your aim. But don’t worry, I won’t miss!! [u/NoManNoRiver]
35) [Decapitated or Dismembered] - A physician would say that everything that makes you, you, rests in the Skull. Clearly they never saw a soul, and that seems to be in the chest. Shall we find out what needs to be broken to bump you off? [u/cira-radblas]
36) [Stabbed and believed dead. Then Buried. Returns as an Undead Ent!] - "You thought you could plant me 6 feet under. BUT I grew back like a tree. Do know what it feels like to have worms eat through you? well You soon will as I stab you with my new wood arms then bury YOU 6 feet Under! [u/Adventux]
37) [Generic, Schemer personality ] - "Did you really think I would no factor MY death in MY plans? Allow me to to introduce you to the next stage of my plan: YOUR death!" [u/MutatedMutton]
38) [Generic] - "I have loved ones willing to put down a kings ransom of diamonds to pay a wizard to bring me back, and continue to do so. Something tells me you don't have that luxury." [u/MutatedMutton]
39) [Came back as a random undead. Multiple times as a different type for extra funny] - "DEATH IS NOT THE FINAL TRUTH. ALLOW ME TO FREE YOU FROM THAT LIE" [u/MutatedMutton]
40) [Generic, class changed into Warlock/Cleric] - "Now, I'm no religious man but I met someone on the willing to send me back in return for an itty bitty favour. Seems you've made some powerful enemies on the other side" [u/MutatedMutton]
41) [Stabbed by a weapon left in their corpse] - "There you are! You left something with me last time and I would not sleep easy if I didnt give it back... BLADE FIRST!" [u/MutatedMutton]
42) [Explosion] - "I HOPE YOU KNOW, THIS IS NOTHING PERSONAL. JUST BUSINESS. WHAT? THE SHOUTING? WELL YOU SEE HOW WELL YOUR EARS HANDLE POINT BLANK EXPLOSIONS!" [u/MutatedMutton]
43) [Lightning spell, returned as a flesh golem with iron bolts stuck to their head] - "Hey, that last spell maaaaaay have awakened something in me... PURE UNDILUTED LUST FOR REVENGE!" [u/MutatedMutton]
44) [Command spell] - "You could not imagine the fear of watching your body harming itself despite your mind begging it to stop. I will introduce you to a softer version of that fear by breaking every bone in your body while you plead for mercy" [u/MutatedMutton]
45) [Vicious Mockery] - "Hold it! I've been workshopping a comeback after all this time. Ahem... 'No, YOUR mother!'.... Dammit, I'm just going to kill you." [u/MutatedMutton]
46) [Frozen to death] - "What hurt most, it was the surgeries... Six fingers, an entire foot... I'm not waiting for frostbite to set in before I take pieces of you." [u/Reasonable-Lime-615]
47) [Explosion] - "The blast threw me clear, but I can still feel it, shaking me, hurling me... Sometimes, the tinnitus is so loud, I scream... Maybe, if I kill you, it will hurt less. Or maybe, I just want you to hurt too." [u/Reasonable-Lime-615]
48) [Electrocution] - "Do you know how much it hurt!? Every nerve, screaming at once! Every muscle tearing itself apart! My heart stopped! If you'd controlled yourself, it would have stayed stopped!" [u/Reasonable-Lime-615]
49) [Acid] - "I know, not much of a looker now, huh? That sizzling, of acid meeting my flesh, and the stink of that s***... Let's just agree that I owe you and you're not gonna like the method of payment." [u/Reasonable-Lime-615]
50) [Impaled, shot or stabbed] - "The hole you left in me went right through... So I guess you ain't making that same shot, huh?" [u/Reasonable-Lime-615]
51) [Psychic damage] - "It must have been easy, killing lame old . But can you kill voice change, try for a scary one US?" [u/Reasonable-Lime-615]
52) [Burnt to death, returned as warlock] - "I must thank you for my baptism by fire. If it wasn't for your cruelty, I would have never met my new master. They would have never taught me the beauty of flame. I would have surely died screaming. Now, to thank you, I shall offer your up to her. BURN FOR THE FIRE MOTH!!!"
53) [Blown up, reassembled as flesh golem] - "I don't remember much about my life before. But I do remember the explosion. I remember seeing my limbs flying away. I remember the pain of my rebirth and the sight of limbs that aren't mine attached to me. But, most of all, I remember my hatred of you!"
54) [Blown up] - "Me boys couldn't find every bit of me, but they managed to find enough to put me back together. Which is a lot more than you'll be able to say when I'm done with you!"

1. Imagery: Prompt: Dive into a character's mind as they recall a significant memory. Use vivid imagery in their inner dialogue to recreate the sights, sounds, and emotions of that moment.
   
2. Metaphor: Prompt: Explore a character's internal struggles by employing metaphors in their thoughts. Compare their inner conflicts to natural phenomena or objects, providing readers with a metaphorical window into their psyche.
   
3. Simile: Prompt: Develop a character's self-reflection using similes to describe their own attributes or emotional state. Compare aspects of their personality or feelings to familiar elements to enhance reader understanding.
   
4. Rhyme: Prompt: Craft an internal monologue where a character's thoughts unintentionally rhyme. Experiment with the natural flow of their inner dialogue, adding a poetic touch to their self-reflection.
   
5. Meter: Prompt: Create an introspective moment for your character with a specific meter in their inner dialogue. Pay attention to the rhythmic beats to emphasize the cadence of their thoughts.
   
6. Alliteration: Prompt: Convey a character's heightened emotions through alliteration in their inner thoughts. Use the repetition of consonant sounds to mirror the intensity of their feelings.
   
7. Assonance: Prompt: Explore a character's internal emotional landscape using assonance. Focus on the repetition of vowel sounds within their thoughts to evoke a particular mood.
   
8. Personification: Prompt: Infuse life into a character's internal struggles by personifying their emotions. Describe these emotional states as if they have distinct personalities, lending depth to the character's introspection.
   
9. Symbolism: Prompt: Integrate symbolic elements into a character's inner dialogue. Have them reflect on objects or concepts that represent deeper meaning in their personal journey.
   
10. Enjambment: Prompt: Develop a stream-of-consciousness moment in a character's inner dialogue. Allow their thoughts to flow seamlessly from one idea to the next without interruption, capturing the fluidity of their mind.
    
11. Repetition: Prompt: Convey a character's inner turmoil through the repetition of a key word or phrase in their thoughts. Explore how this repetition amplifies the intensity of their internal struggles.
    
12. Free Verse: Prompt: Break away from structured thought patterns in a character's internal monologue. Write without constraints, allowing the character's emotions and reflections to guide the form and flow of their inner dialogue.
    
13. Stanza: Prompt: Divide a character's inner thoughts into stanzas, with each representing a distinct facet of their emotions or reflections. Explore how this organizational structure enhances the depth of their self-exploration.
    
14. Theme: Prompt: Have a character delve into their thoughts on a central theme of the story. Ensure that their internal dialogue contributes to the exploration and expression of that theme.
    
15. Tone: Prompt: Shift the tone within a character's inner dialogue to reflect their changing emotions. Guide readers through the character's internal journey by altering the emotional atmosphere as their thoughts evolve.
    
16. Connotation: Prompt: Introduce a word with strong connotations into a character's internal dialogue. Explore the nuanced emotions and associations tied to the word within the context of their thoughts.
    
17. Irony: Prompt: Create an internal dialogue where irony plays a crucial role in the character's self-reflection. Showcase situations where the character's intended and actual understanding of a situation diverge, adding complexity to their thoughts.
    
18. Allusion: Prompt: Incorporate an allusion to a well-known literary work or historical event into a character's inner dialogue. Explore how this reference enriches the depth and meaning of their introspection.
    
19. Syntax: Prompt: Experiment with sentence structure in a character's internal monologue. Use varied syntax to convey the ebb and flow of their thoughts, mirroring the complexity of their inner world.
    
20. Diction: Prompt: Shape the mood of a character's internal dialogue by carefully selecting their inner thoughts. Choose words that align with the desired emotional atmosphere, influencing the overall tone of their introspection.
    

Hi all!! I’m a PCOS insulin resistance girly here and have thankfully been on Ozempic for the first time this year since 2/6/2024. Currently on .5 of the Oz. The drug has changed my life so far. I have lost 35 lbs thus far and also wake up in the morning with energy. My hormones have never been regulated this well. That being said, I do still have more weight I need to lose and as an insulin resistance person, I now I can’t see my life without this medication. It has been a battle with insurance the last months to try and get me covered. Finally last night, I received an email that I was approved however I was approved for WEGOVY .5mg (I did cry some happy tears). I did some digging in this sub and found many ppl here saying wegovy and ozempic are the same thing (but maybe at different doses?). I just am a little nervous as the ozempic has helped me so much with not only the weight loss but my insulin sensitivity too. Also I see many people talk about how they increased their dose when they switched, I am not doing so at this time. I haven’t seen many PCOS people talk about it so I am just wondering are they really the exact same? Will I have side effects when I switch? Will my PCOS symptoms feels the same on the wegovy as they do on the ozempic? Is it weird to switch from the exact same dose size? Many thanks!

About 2 weeks ago we decided to transition our 13 month old to 1 nap a day from 2. Previous schedule was wake 6:30/nap 1 10/10:30/nap #2 from 3-4/bed 8:15.
Since transitioning to 1 nap, we tried the gradual 30 minute increase to get him to 12 for first nap, and this seemed to work. He is able to stay awake usually through both wake windows. There have been days where a cat nap was needed/he fell asleep in car. We’ve tried bed at 7/7:30/8. All of these still result in early morning wakings. We realized a couple days in that he had an earache, and we got him on antibiotics (he’s been on them and Tylenol (on and off) for the past 7 days).
I guess what I’m asking is, is this early morning waking just a transitional thing and he will eventually sleep until 6:30 once he’s used to 1 nap, or is this just my life now?

I'm not talking about the obvious like being drastically late, confrontational, etc. but small things you've found over time to have been reasonably consistent in showing how a prospective employee will treat the role in general. We have all experienced the degradation in labor market quality, particularly in the last five years, so I thought this was a good question to explore some of the nuances of how you've learned to potentially identify better candidates, and exclude others, in a hiring pool that more often than ever underperforms on even the most universal of workplace expectations. Obviously, nothing is a guarantee - we're only talking about trying to find some "rules of thumb" to find better fits and save us all some headache.
One green flag I've found is if the interviewee is interested in actually seeing where they would be primarily working for whatever position they're interviewing for. I generally describe our basic setup and workflow during the interview, but it's rare that someone wants to actually see it in action. Nearly every single person I've hired who has been interested in immediately seeing where they'll be working has been a long-term success. I've had this reaction out of interviewing long-time industry workers and even first-job kids, but the success rate for people that do this has been exceptionally high. During interviews now I will try to prod that request by saying something along the lines of "you can sort of see X workspace from here if you look that way" and see if they use that prodding as an invitation. Obviously, some people don't feel comfortable asking to go around a place and I get that and I've had great success out of people who don't ask to see where they'll be working as well. But, this is just an example of an interview behavior I've found to be tightly correlated with hiring success.
One red flag I've come to find is how the interviewee reacts to the idea of cleaning the bathrooms. Our staff normally take turns in cleaning the bathrooms which is almost always just hitting the touch points and swirling the toilet bowl cleaner - it takes 5-8 minutes on an average night to clean both sets of bathrooms. I also personally still clean our bathrooms from time to time despite being mostly an absentee owner at this point and even me doing a deeper clean only takes 12-15 minutes between the two. It's hardly a world-altering responsibility. Nearly every single person I've hired over my ten years who has had any kind of negative attitude toward that quick, and honestly insignificant, part of the job has generally been an irresponsible hire in other more pressing areas of their jobs as well. Its so correlated that its now an interview staple topic of mine to judge someone's reaction to the concept of even sharing with others (not even a solo-responsibility) the task of cleaning a bathroom. I've pondered this correlation for years and just chalked it up to a lack of humility - when you don't want to do a task that you believe is "beneath" you, you quickly find more tasks to add to that list of "beneath" you. This goes for a work life and personal life: a lack of humility is not something you want out of someone you'll be dealing with frequently.
So, those two examples aside, what have you found to be green and red flags in the hiring process?