RANTING/VENTING MEGATHREAD 3.0

So, not lot ago, I met this Korean girl I started liking, was going to ask her out, but she told me she fell for this other guy she met (online - never has met him in person). Gave her some advice, and she progressed with that guy. She started to tell me, in graphic detail, about all her intimate details dealings with this guy.

I told her politely, that I don't want to interact with her anymore, and explained why (liked her, I didn't want to hear about this other guy, and she'd always change the topic to her situation with him); She wasn't happy about it, but accepted it. However, she started contacting me again about it >.<
She's not being bad enough to warrant getting blocked, but I don't exactly want to hear about that stuff either. :\
#foreveralone

Bruh, block her now.  She's a user who enjoys getting the attention from you without reciprocating in kind.  Gross.

I took your advice, she eventually got the phones of her parents and tried to call me; She got the other guy to try message me; After I declined, they proceeded to make new Facebook accounts and kept trying to message me on there too. >.< To combat this, I just shut my laptop, and jammed on the ps4 though, as it was getting annoying. :p
We had only known each other for like 1.5 - 2 weeks, so I don't understand why the stalker behaviour was needed. >.<
So glad she doesn't know where I live, it could have really gotten scarypoppins.


Also, I'm still a bit sick from yesterday, so I decided to not go on the school trip >.< Even though I don't like baseball, I was looking forward to the school trip. >.<

YIIIIKES.


I can't understand people who engage in stalker behavior. If someone doesn't want to talk to you, nothing is going to change by going full crazy on them. In fact it'll only make things worse.


Not to make this about Korea in general, because stalkers happen anywhere... but it sure does seem to happen a lot here.

I once had to threaten a guy with police action. We met only one time. During our first meeting he suggested we meet again for dinner sometime in the future and I said "okay" even though I didn't mean it. Afterwards, I told him on Kakao I wasn't interested in hanging out again and he started telling me I OWED him one dinner. I told him I don't owe him anything and stopped responding.

He then started to offer money to meet and eventually for other things. He literally begged, like "please let me ****************** I will pay you, you don't have to do anything I will do everything" and other weird things I won't type out here.

 It was so gross and pathetic, and also really scary as I kept blocking him and he kept making new Kakao accounts. I'm SO glad he didn't know where I lived, and during our first meeting he seemed really interested in finding out where my room was. This went on for a couple of weeks. He'd text me from a new account like every other day. I deleted all my Kakao pictures, and stupid me I had given him my phone number to add me on Kakao so I had to block him there as well. Finally I told him I'd go to the police if he didn't stop and he hasn't texted me since.

I'm sorry that happened to you. :(
Even though it involved threatening him to get the police involved, I'm glad he stopped!

When I was looking up beginner basses, one that popped up was Ibanez.  Don't suppose you'd know anything/have any personal experience with this brand?  Aesthetic appeal is of course one of the minor factors in choosing an instrument but I can't help but feel shallowly attracted to this bass. 

Ibanez is actually Fender/Squier's toughest competition when it comes to beginner gear, in my opinion. The one you linked and the nicer of the two Squiers I linked are both made in Indonesia and are at nearly the same price point, so I'd expect the quality on both of them to be about the same.

The model you linked is from the SR series, which is known for having very slim necks, which makes them... how to put this... "guitarist friendly"  . They're a popular choice for guitarists looking to pick up a bass to play on the side or to join a band that needs a bassist, largely because they're pretty easy to play. They're especially popular in the metal crowd, who want something affordable and comfortable, but tend to shy away from the more vintage-y designs.

That SR300 has more features than the Squiers, but then it comes down to whether or not they're features that you need. It has an active preamp, as opposed to the passive preamp on the Squier. That means it has on-board EQ controls that boost/cut the treble, mid, and bass frequencies, but will always need a battery in order to work. The Squier doesn't need a battery, but pretty much the only tonal control you'll get is a "tone" knob that rolls off the treble. The SR also has some different pickup switching options, which could be just the tonal options you find yourself needing, or it could be a feature you never end up using.

To be honest, Ibanez' proprietary electronics are kinda... well, sh!t. I have an Indonesian SR fretless myself, and while its construction, finish, and feel are all nice, the tone is definitely lacking a bit thanks to the lackluster preamp and dull pickups. That said, though, one nice thing about electric instruments is that pickups and electronics are replaceable. If you find a bass you like the look and feel of but aren't too stoked about the tone, you can just rip 'em out and replace them with third party stuff (it's a bit more involved than that and should probably be done by a trained professional, please do not rip out any electronics  ).

I personally lean towards the design of more vintage-y stuff, both for the aesthetics and simpler features, but I also see the appeal in more modern stuff. Hell, the custom I just had built is a headless 5 string with a combination active/passive filter-based preamp, so I definitely understand the appeal and the utility of more modern designs.

As you hinted at with your Martin story, though, I imagine what it'll really come down to will be sitting down with a few and seeing what speaks to you. Then the only decision you'll have to make is whether you want to support local businesses, or find it online for cheaper, hahaha.

I hate it when its only 10am and i am already really hungry and lunch is still a long time away. I have no snacks and can only fill up on a coffee mix untill lunch. Will have to stock up on some supplies for hungry times.

What do you snack on in between meals? I would like to find some reasonably priced cashew nuts or other healthy nuts rather than 2+1 chocolate bars that i always tend to buy at CU.

I hate it when its only 10am and i am already really hungry and lunch is still a long time away. I have no snacks and can only fill up on a coffee mix untill lunch. Will have to stock up on some supplies for hungry times.

What do you snack on in between meals? I would like to find some reasonably priced cashew nuts or other healthy nuts rather than 2+1 chocolate bars that i always tend to buy at CU.

I know your struggle.

I buy my nuts from Homeplus or Costco. They're not cheap, but good enough. I also bring in granola bars, jerky, cheese sticks, and, since I have my own classroom this year, stuff like hard-boiled eggs (pre-shelled and kept in a plastic container). I also bring in my own smoothies to sip on while I'm eating my nuts.

I hate it when its only 10am and i am already really hungry and lunch is still a long time away. I have no snacks and can only fill up on a coffee mix untill lunch. Will have to stock up on some supplies for hungry times.

What do you snack on in between meals? I would like to find some reasonably priced cashew nuts or other healthy nuts rather than 2+1 chocolate bars that i always tend to buy at CU.

https://www.iherb.com/pr/Eden-Foods-Pocket-Snacks-Quiet-Moon-Nuts-Seeds-Dried-Fruit-12-Packages-1-oz-28-3-g-Each/63069

Decent value and reasonably healthy...just a buck per package.

I hate it when its only 10am and i am already really hungry and lunch is still a long time away. I have no snacks and can only fill up on a coffee mix untill lunch. Will have to stock up on some supplies for hungry times.

What do you snack on in between meals? I would like to find some reasonably priced cashew nuts or other healthy nuts rather than 2+1 chocolate bars that i always tend to buy at CU.

I know your struggle.

I buy my nuts from Homeplus or Costco. They're not cheap, but good enough. I also bring in granola bars, jerky, cheese sticks, and, since I have my own classroom this year, stuff like hard-boiled eggs (pre-shelled and kept in a plastic container). I also bring in my own smoothies to sip on while I'm eating my nuts.

I hate it when its only 10am and i am already really hungry and lunch is still a long time away. I have no snacks and can only fill up on a coffee mix untill lunch. Will have to stock up on some supplies for hungry times.

What do you snack on in between meals? I would like to find some reasonably priced cashew nuts or other healthy nuts rather than 2+1 chocolate bars that i always tend to buy at CU.

https://www.iherb.com/pr/Eden-Foods-Pocket-Snacks-Quiet-Moon-Nuts-Seeds-Dried-Fruit-12-Packages-1-oz-28-3-g-Each/63069

Decent value and reasonably healthy...just a buck per package.

Actually my wife used to buy those packets of nuts for me. Its been so long now that i forgot about them. Thanks for that I will have to get them again. 

I hate it when its only 10am and i am already really hungry and lunch is still a long time away. I have no snacks and can only fill up on a coffee mix untill lunch. Will have to stock up on some supplies for hungry times.

What do you snack on in between meals? I would like to find some reasonably priced cashew nuts or other healthy nuts rather than 2+1 chocolate bars that i always tend to buy at CU.

I know your struggle.

I buy my nuts from Homeplus or Costco. They're not cheap, but good enough. I also bring in granola bars, jerky, cheese sticks, and, since I have my own classroom this year, stuff like hard-boiled eggs (pre-shelled and kept in a plastic container). I also bring in my own smoothies to sip on while I'm eating my nuts.

I hate it when its only 10am and i am already really hungry and lunch is still a long time away. I have no snacks and can only fill up on a coffee mix untill lunch. Will have to stock up on some supplies for hungry times.

What do you snack on in between meals? I would like to find some reasonably priced cashew nuts or other healthy nuts rather than 2+1 chocolate bars that i always tend to buy at CU.

https://www.iherb.com/pr/Eden-Foods-Pocket-Snacks-Quiet-Moon-Nuts-Seeds-Dried-Fruit-12-Packages-1-oz-28-3-g-Each/63069

Decent value and reasonably healthy...just a buck per package.

Actually my wife used to buy those packets of nuts for me. Its been so long now that i forgot about them. Thanks for that I will have to get them again.

They have similar ones on coupang / Homeplus / Lotte too! :) They are calleed every day nut which always makes me chuckle.

They are calleed every day nut which always makes me chuckle.

Good for prostate health.

They have similar ones on coupang / Homeplus / Lotte too! :) They are calleed every day nut which always makes me chuckle.

Curious...

What is the calorie count, and how many grams of sugar per package?

They have similar ones on coupang / Homeplus / Lotte too! :) They are calleed every day nut which always makes me chuckle.

Curious...

What is the calorie count, and how many grams of sugar per package?

Oh I'm an idiot. It's today nut, not every day nut  I must have seen that somewhere though.

120 ish? Each version is different, I like the yogurt one which is mostly nuts but has one or two yogurt covered nuts as a bonus.

http://www.coupang.com/vp/products/2534209?itemId=295155&vendorItemId=3000205577 here you go!

My co worker bought some other brand for our office too, it was way cheaper and just as nice. I can't for the life of me remember what they were called.

yogurt one is good, as is the fruit one

they also sell a big pack with all of them included, if you wanna try them all

25% sugar, 5 grams in a 20 gram packet...a little high, no?

That is 6 times higher than the pocket snacks, which only have 1 gram in a 28 gram packet.

25% sugar, 5 grams in a 20 gram packet...a little high, no?

That is 6 times higher than the pocket snacks, which only have 1 gram in a 28 gram packet.

Well It might be because of the fruit?

Anyhoo personally I prefer the convenience of being able to buy it myself in shop so thought I'd let people know.

Will try.

Thanks.

This has been an ice cream kind of day.

IS IT FRIDAY YET GAWD

In the teacher's office, someone's cellphone has been ringing, almost non-stop, for the last 38 minutes. >.<

In the teacher's office, someone's cellphone has been ringing, almost non-stop, for the last 38 minutes. >.<

I would gladly take that over the time my upstairs neighbor was retching for half an hour straight over 2 days. No idea how he's alive.

This has been an ice cream kind of day.

IS IT FRIDAY YET GAWD

Something something poison.

In the teacher's office, someone's cellphone has been ringing, almost non-stop, for the last 38 minutes. >.<

Answer it and say 'yubba-say-yo,' and really emphasize the 'yubba.' Make sure your waygookin accent is extra thick. Don't forget to breathe super heavy.

This has been an ice cream kind of day.

IS IT FRIDAY YET GAWD

Something something poison.

It's a way of life.

This has been an ice cream kind of day.

IS IT FRIDAY YET GAWD

Today is Friday, as there are no classes here tomorrow :)

Enjoy your Chuseok.