As someone who never expected to become a gym rat I second this.

I started lifting as a purely whimsical decision with a mate and some dumbbells in his backyard.

I’ve now been a powerlifter for 6 years (minus a year due to work related injury) and it’s truly my happy place, am I sad? (Stronger) Am I angry? (Stronger) Am I happy? (You guessed it, stronger).

Not only does lifting grow your body, but also your mind. I may have permanent function loss, but I work around it, and I’m building back (slowly) and stronger than before.

Hardest part is getting started, followed by keeping with it.

My DMs are also open to those who are unsure where/how to start.

Probably how they’ll force upgrade down the track, upgrade or we brick your shit.

Not the same by the sound of it, my hearing is exceptional for my age and career path.

Sorry to hear your hearing has deteriorated to such a degree, I hope you’re able to tune it out/sleep through it.

I’ve been listening well above recommend levels for years, I’ve done work operating industrial machinery and my hearing tested among the best for my age. Just use hearing protection, and don’t go nuts on the volume.

I’m coast-born but live inland, can’t remember my last beach trip, likely overdue …

It’s the only ring I’ve seen in years I would actually wear.

Everyone keeps forgetting that we’re all just what monkeys evolved into…

I thought I was imagining this until I put a 1080p episode on one monitor and a 1080p YT vid on another. The difference was night and day.

Similar story here tbh.

Do we have a rough idea for when the 2 will be coming? Id almost rather wait for newer hardware if it’s not too far off.

Most people can’t be trusted operating a ground-dwelling vehicle, I’m fine with not having flying ones yet.

Been telling folks for ages I’m not getting a steamdeck until I can give my money direct to valve.

Being that purple is my favourite colour, I’m this one’s target demographic. Unfortunately I’m too poor to be purchasing real estate 🤷

We put too many computers into the cars folks, take a few back out please and thanks.

Hey wait, I resemble that remark!

The extra A is for abomination.

Yeah, I member.

Spot on sir.

I’m taking a dual-boot route, it does have it’s issues. Unfortunately due to work related and gaming reasons I can’t let go of it just yet.

I went with Linux Mint and I’ve been happy as Larry since I got used to it. But distro hop until you find your fit I’d say, I had spare hardware I was distro-hopping with and Mint just fit me best I think.

You’re spot on with Ventoy, it’s a huge boon. I only recently became aware of it, absolutely love it already. I highly recommend giving it a go.

Awesome writeup, I’ll likely refer to it in future.