The "things I wish I knew/did when I was younger" thread

M_Six · 12-23-2015, 11:12 PM

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Originally Posted by PoorLurker

And the batting cages place it in the same spot every time!

Last time I went to a high speed batting cage, I had a totally new found respect for any MLB slugger.

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Originally Posted by MrPrena

Yup. within few inches. No curve ball, No slider, No change up.
I still didn't give up, but I learned the reality fast.

Knock it off, guys. I want to trash talk MLB batters without the guilt. It looks easy on TV, so it has to be true. That's my theory and I'm sticking with it. So enough with these anecdotes about how difficult it is.

PoorLurker · 12-23-2015, 11:56 PM

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Originally Posted by M_Six

Knock it off, guys. I want to trash talk MLB batters without the guilt. It looks easy on TV, so it has to be true. That's my theory and I'm sticking with it. So enough with these anecdotes about how difficult it is.

You should watch golf then!

So easy to hit a 6 foot putt! Or a drive! how can someone screw up a drive! It's off a tee for crying out loud!

Axius · 12-24-2015, 09:51 AM

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Originally Posted by PoorLurker

You should watch golf then!

So easy to hit a 6 foot putt! Or a drive! how can someone screw up a drive! It's off a tee for crying out loud!

The only thing I can do is drive the ball 300 down the middle.

Not really sure why I even carry the other clubs since the rest of the game is fucked.

1MOREMOD · 12-24-2015, 09:52 AM

That's the easy part. Touch is more difficult to maintain unless you play all the time

MrPrena · 12-24-2015, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by PoorLurker

You should watch golf then!

So easy to hit a 6 foot putt! Or a drive! how can someone screw up a drive! It's off a tee for crying out loud!

Watching PGA or USGA really depress me. I know how suck I am on GOlf.

Axius · 12-24-2015, 03:41 PM

Really I just go for the beer, golf carts, and the cute beer cart girls.

The game just comes with all that.

ASBSECU E93 · 12-24-2015, 09:15 PM

I take 18 golf balls....one for every hole!

Sad part - I have unlimited access to some of the best courses in the Southeast.

Additionally - wouldn't exactly call what I do Golfing, but I can CRUSH to off the tee.....

Have ZERO touch from 100 yards and in....

Axius · 12-25-2015, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by ASBSECU E93

I take 18 golf balls....one for every hole!

Sad part - I have unlimited access to some of the best courses in the Southeast.

Additionally - wouldn't exactly call what I do Golfing, but I can CRUSH to off the tee.....

Have ZERO touch from 100 yards and in....

So what you're saying is we need to plan a golf trip and take a lot of pictures and make everyone jealous?

I mean we already did karting, so we can't stop now.

MrPrena · 12-25-2015, 07:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Axius

So what you're saying is we need to plan a golf trip and take a lot of pictures and make everyone jealous?

I mean we already did karting, so we can't stop now.

ENVY your bromance. Merry Christmas!

Axius · 12-25-2015, 08:29 PM

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Originally Posted by MrPrena

ENVY your bromance. Merry Christmas!

One day I might make a trip to CO so we can let the sparks fly.

Merry Christmas to you too man!

Xtabi · 01-01-2016, 04:02 AM

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Originally Posted by EstorilM

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Originally Posted by Axius

I mean honestly. I'm not old by any means, but basic shit that 20 year olds should be aware of, isn't really taught in HS or college, like finances, 401k, pensions, taxes, billing cycles, etc.

Just be smart about life. Choose the right people to let in, and rid yourself of the ones who affect you negatively. Do things that make you happy, but be smart about it at the same time, and tactful of your future. It's good and fun to live in the now, and to have some padding in case something happens.

And last, don't make people priorities that only make you an option.

Haven't heard that last one before, but I like it!

As far as 401k, etc goes, I am lucky that I work for a company that has one of the best 401k matches and healthcare in the nation. Takes a lot of stress out of things...

MSFT

EstorilM · 01-01-2016, 04:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Xtabi

MSFT

Nope. Not Microsoft.

Xtabi · 01-01-2016, 04:12 AM

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Originally Posted by EstorilM

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Originally Posted by Xtabi

MSFT

Nope. Not Microsoft.

Ahh ok I was taking a guess since your location is the PNW.

I know employees there pay $0 medical/dental/vision and MSFT matches 100% of contributions up to the fed limit for 401k. Which works out to $9k / year if you max it out at $18k.

EstorilM · 01-01-2016, 04:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Xtabi

Ahh ok I was taking a guess since your location is the PNW.

I know employees there pay $0 medical/dental/vision and MSFT matches 100% of contributions up to the fed limit for 401k. Which works out to $9k / year if you max it out at $18k.

Ya I have the same thing. Different company. I didn't know msft was that good.

Xtabi · 01-01-2016, 04:17 AM

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Originally Posted by EstorilM

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Originally Posted by Xtabi

Ahh ok I was taking a guess since your location is the PNW.

I know employees there pay $0 medical/dental/vision and MSFT matches 100% of contributions up to the fed limit for 401k. Which works out to $9k / year if you max it out at $18k.

Ya I have the same thing. Different company. I didn't know msft was that good.

Cool

HyeWarrior · 01-03-2016, 01:33 AM

So real talk for a second.

I'm having an incredibly hard time getting over a recent breakup and can't seem to snap out of it. It's bad. Long story short, dated this girl for a while 3 years ago, didn't work out and broke up. Then I find out my older brother went after her older sister on Facebook after our breakup. We ended up dating again off and on while our older siblings also dated. Things went south, we had a falling out, we got back together in August (I only dated one new girl in the down time). Our siblings got married in September. Things between us were great and she really seemed to have matured and was sure that she wanted a relationship. Then all of a sudden she dumps me by trying to 'friend zone' me the day before Thanksgiving. I wasn't having it. This girl has kept me on the fence for years and I was always just an option. I told her I can't just be "friends" with her and we haven't talked since. I can't even hang out with my brother. I haven't seen him since October. Not only do I feel like I lost the girl I really had feelings for, but I feel like I lost my brother (and sister in law) in the process. I feel like I got kicked to the curb by all 3 of them. I'm having a hard time processing it. I just don't see a healthy relationship in our future. My brother has always been sort of an asshole, and we've never had a healthy relationship (12 years between us), but I've always wanted him around as my older brother. But now, I just don't know. And to make it even weirder, I know he can't take my side completely. He has to stay neutral and defend my ex too. Which sucks, because 3 years ago he used to tell me "fuck that bitch, she doesn't deserve your time, go fuck around with every girl possible". Not so much anymore. I've legitimately lost my confidence, and its depressing.

Sigh. /rant

Nicholas Bentley · 01-03-2016, 05:48 AM

@EstorilM, I'm not sure if you received this piece of advice yet because I didn't read through all 7 pages, but here's a piece of advice that I hope you find useful. Don't be afraid of, act shy around, or be intimidated by any woman no matter how beautiful, sexy, hot, perfect, etc., you think she is. Go right up to her and talk to her like you would your best friend. Just be yourself and she will either go for you or not. If not, then who cares and move right on to the next one. You might think she is miles better than you, but she isn't. Have confidence and be bold at all times and you will be surprised at how many women will go out with you that you thought were "too good" for you.

Nicholas Bentley · 01-03-2016, 05:51 AM

@HyeWarrior, it sounds like you need to do a purge and reset. Sometimes it just isn't worth it to try to keep making something work when it's that much effort, especially if you are not married to that person and don't have children. If you are single and free, then use that to your advantage. The world is full of great people who are positive and full of happiness. Get away from the ones that are all about drama or make you feel that way. Just move on. In the short term while your feelings are raw, find something else that you really like to do or have always wanted to do and pour your heart into it for a while. It will help you take your mind off of the negative things and it will help you move on, and you could meet someone else with similar interests in the mean time.

drdel · 01-03-2016, 05:54 AM

I wish I'd known my 1972 3.0CSL was going to be worth 50 times what I paid for it.

infamousdiz · 01-03-2016, 06:28 AM

Invest,

Find a great woman who can put up with your shit

dont judge, everyone makes mistakes
'
everything in moderation.....Henry david thoreau

Axius · 01-03-2016, 08:19 AM

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Originally Posted by HyeWarrior

So real talk for a second.

Sigh. /rant

Real talk, I just found out my ex of 5 years is seeing someone of 2 months now, after stringing me along and using me for two months and telling me the day before New Years.

Listen man, buck up, be your own person. It's hard as fuck, but you're the only person in charge of your own happiness. Don't let anyone strip that from you. The more you sit around and dwell and pout, is wasting the same effort of trying to be with someone that doesn't care about you. Go do you man, remember that you were alive before and after your relationship with her.

1MOREMOD · 01-03-2016, 10:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Axius

Real talk, I just found out my ex of 5 years is seeing someone of 2 months now, after stringing me along and using me for two months and telling me the day before New Years.

Listen man, buck up, be your own person. It's hard as fuck, but you're the only person in charge of your own happiness. Don't let anyone strip that from you. The more you sit around and dwell and pout, is wasting the same effort of trying to be with someone that doesn't care about you. Go do you man, remember that you were alive before and after your relationship with her.

good on you sir

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HyeWarrior Major 765 Rep 1,125 Posts Drives: 2019 HKS M2C Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: SoCal iTrader: (1)	So real talk for a second. I'm having an incredibly hard time getting over a recent breakup and can't seem to snap out of it. It's bad. Long story short, dated this girl for a while 3 years ago, didn't work out and broke up. Then I find out my older brother went after her older sister on Facebook after our breakup. We ended up dating again off and on while our older siblings also dated. Things went south, we had a falling out, we got back together in August (I only dated one new girl in the down time). Our siblings got married in September. Things between us were great and she really seemed to have matured and was sure that she wanted a relationship. Then all of a sudden she dumps me by trying to 'friend zone' me the day before Thanksgiving. I wasn't having it. This girl has kept me on the fence for years and I was always just an option. I told her I can't just be "friends" with her and we haven't talked since. I can't even hang out with my brother. I haven't seen him since October. Not only do I feel like I lost the girl I really had feelings for, but I feel like I lost my brother (and sister in law) in the process. I feel like I got kicked to the curb by all 3 of them. I'm having a hard time processing it. I just don't see a healthy relationship in our future. My brother has always been sort of an asshole, and we've never had a healthy relationship (12 years between us), but I've always wanted him around as my older brother. But now, I just don't know. And to make it even weirder, I know he can't take my side completely. He has to stay neutral and defend my ex too. Which sucks, because 3 years ago he used to tell me "fuck that bitch, she doesn't deserve your time, go fuck around with every girl possible". Not so much anymore. I've legitimately lost my confidence, and its depressing. Sigh. /rant
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01-03-2016, 05:48 AM	#149
Nicholas Bentley Private 22 Rep 67 Posts Drives: 2011 BMW 335i E90 LCI N55 Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Atlanta, GA iTrader: (0)	@EstorilM, I'm not sure if you received this piece of advice yet because I didn't read through all 7 pages, but here's a piece of advice that I hope you find useful. Don't be afraid of, act shy around, or be intimidated by any woman no matter how beautiful, sexy, hot, perfect, etc., you think she is. Go right up to her and talk to her like you would your best friend. Just be yourself and she will either go for you or not. If not, then who cares and move right on to the next one. You might think she is miles better than you, but she isn't. Have confidence and be bold at all times and you will be surprised at how many women will go out with you that you thought were "too good" for you.
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Nicholas Bentley Private 22 Rep 67 Posts Drives: 2011 BMW 335i E90 LCI N55 Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Atlanta, GA iTrader: (0)	@HyeWarrior, it sounds like you need to do a purge and reset. Sometimes it just isn't worth it to try to keep making something work when it's that much effort, especially if you are not married to that person and don't have children. If you are single and free, then use that to your advantage. The world is full of great people who are positive and full of happiness. Get away from the ones that are all about drama or make you feel that way. Just move on. In the short term while your feelings are raw, find something else that you really like to do or have always wanted to do and pour your heart into it for a while. It will help you take your mind off of the negative things and it will help you move on, and you could meet someone else with similar interests in the mean time.
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