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posted by OSH

Pretty thrilled. I hit 225 in decline (x6) and in flat (x2) today. Never once did that before in my life..

I may do some creatine here shortly. Rarely do I do any protein, but I have some. 

Looking forward to hearing your results with creatine.  That was just on my mind today coming home from the gym.  I'm having a hard time "motivating" my muscles to push harder during a workout.  I know, I know - I'm a senior, not a kid.  But I looked at a few links today that indicate moderate use of creatine is safe and helpful for older folks.

The short time I worked on the bench press in my 20's, my best single was 205 before I quit shortly afterward.  Right now I'm up to reps with 145 lbs using a 5x5 format.  Would like to see if I can increase that by this summer.

Pretty thrilled. I hit 225 in decline (x6) and in flat (x2) today. Never once did that before in my life.

About 7-10 days ago I got 315x2 in deadlift. Possibly a PR for me, since I can't remember what I ever did back in high school. Love being back in the gym, probably there 6ish days a week. Occasionally I have 1 day off a week, then sometimes I get 2. It's not really a consistent day, but it's typically a Monday or Wednesday/Thursday.

I may do some creatine here shortly. Rarely do I do any protein, but I have some. Left shoulder has been bugging a lot since I got back into it in August. Rest days have helped, but then shoulder time it gets going again.

Johnny Cash and George Strait.

Those are the only two I'd really love to continue to see.

posted by sportchampps

Yeah this is more of a toxic management / workplace situation. 

No, it's not that at all. Management was fine. Workplace was my house, and the colleagues were great.

It's just the line of work that I did not feel comfortable doing. The first two contracted jobs I had with them were MUCH better than the second two. It's essentially a bit of research, but there's some deception that is involved. I'm not big on that at all. But, it also could just be it was in a completely different realm than what I've been in my whole career (which is soccer).

I am not cut out for it, I know that. I don't think it is truly a "bad" job, but for me I am not comfortable in it. My friend makes a lot of money doing it, and he has no issues. I can do some aspects of it just fine, but I'm built to be outside and interacting with people -- this wasn't that either.

posted by sportchampps

Not about me. Plus having a well paying job you hate isn’t something to brag about

Exactly where I am. I hated the job. I felt dirty doing it, as it was semi-unethical...in my opinion. Just not my thing.

I'd rather do something I love to do forever. And, take the hit financially. While it may suck on the financial side, it's much better mentally.

posted by ernest_t_bass

Nice humble brag thread.

Not about me. Plus having a well paying job you hate isn’t something to brag about

posted by iclfan2
Assuming that is full time, I'd think most people here would think $208k a year is pretty good. 

It was a contracted gig, wasn't full-time for me. But, it could have progressed to that. I doubt it would have balanced at $100/hour for full-time. At least to start.

I have worked several jobs I have hated. I try not to do it much at all. Recently, I passed up on a job that was contract work at $100/hour. That may not be much for some, but it's more than I've ever made an hour.

Working in soccer is all I know and do. If I were to leave it, I'm not sure what I'd do or how much money would be out there. I'd love to leave the US and work abroad for a little bit though. The culture, the learning experiences, and potential is really attractive. Hard to tell what the pay difference would be, as the soccer (and sporting) world is a little fragile any moment.

Not great. Pants were way too tight the two times I wore them this year.

I have been doing great at the gym though, mainly lifting 5-6 days a week (since August 2020). Haven't lifted this much in probably 17 years or more. Got 205 in decline bench, 185 in flat bench, 295 in deadlift, and several other bests or best-in-a-long-time.

Ohio - born and raised, officially left after college
Kentucky - college and 1.5 years post-college
South Dakota - grad school and work for two years
Ohio - grad school and work for two years
Kansas - work for nearly 4 years
Kentucky - work for 4 years come March

Would love to live overseas, but doubt that will happen with our closeness to family. Maybe when the kids are out of the house. I imagine we'll be in Northern Kentucky for awhile, but who knows with the job. We like it here and would prefer not to keep uprooting the kids.

I tested positive for antibodies again. It's been 9 months now.

Had Covid the first week of May last year. The Red Cross tests for antibodies when you give blood. I have tested positive twice before (once at a hospital test and another through the Red Cross). I keep giving blood when possible to see how long the antibodies will last. I read yesterday that Tom Hanks's wife says she no longer has antibodies, and she is 10 months out. I think I can donate again in late March, so we will see.

Wear 2 masks.

If I remember correctly, my wife is set to get her first dose on Saturday morning.

My mother-in-law and father-in-law both got theirs in the last 3-4 weeks. My MIL works at a VA, so if a surplus dose comes available and is near-tossing, she'll get it for me.

I think I'm one of the last 100,000 people in the US to get it. HA!

I am not sure why this is an "me" versus "them" argument either, except for when someone wants to "lol" at discrimination. I don't really need to repeat it, because it's been said before...but, there's not tons of differences between those fighting back (BLM, Appalachians, etc.). We all have been through it before. We all want to end discrimination, regardless of how much we think others have experiences or haven't experienced.

Things like this are great ideas to create unity. I still listen to this regularly, think about it regularly, and love what Tyler is trying to do. Discrimination shouldn't be accepted, or laughed at, anymore. 

posted by Fab4Runner

So you disagree with your wife saying that a female VP bringing so much to females is absurd? 

It's her opinion, she's got every right to have that opinion. In her mind, having a female VP isn't all of a sudden going to make any changes to how "female empowerment." Why? Because she's seen it at the local and lower levels -- her girls she teaches have tons of female administrators, leaders, coaches, etc. and it's not helping there. She's taught at three different schools in three different states (4 and 4, if include a part-time job), and all the schools have been 90+ percent free and reduced lunches.

Her experiences, either personal OR what she's seen from her students align with what Al Bundy has said:

Socio-economic advantages play a bigger role in our society than race or gender. Both of Harris's parents were doctors. She went to a school district that was more privileged than what most of us did. She had access to any tutoring or technology that she needed. She was well connected, and it has greatly helped her career. I'm sure that she has worked hard, but she has had greater opportunities than most of us because of her parents.

Probably would be more emphasis on the "parents" side of it too. The home life is so important to the success of all people - regardless of race or sex [or insert whatever]. Sure, there are positives that can come from a female VP, she (nor I) would disagree with that. But, saying it will make a major difference isn't exactly accurate either.

How many people brought up Victoria Woodhull either leading up to the election or inauguration day? Geraldine Ferraro? Tonie Nathan? Lena Springs? Heck, Sarah Palin was ridiculed so much. Once Kamala Harris accepted the VP nomination, everyone seemed to turn their heads at her previous statement:

I believe them, and I respect them being able to tell their story and having the courage to do it.

posted by geeblock

Jmog assumes  thinks he is smarter than the girl because he got a higher sat score but discounts the fact she was probly even smarter than him but went to a shitty school and had to learn on her own 

School, home life, stable environment, access to opportunities are so important. I'm sure that racial and gender discrimination do occur, but I'm also sure that LeBron's daughter will have greater opportunities because of what she was born into than any white male on this site.

Socio-economic advantages play a bigger role in our society than race or gender. Both of Harris's parents were doctors. She went to a school district that was more privileged than what most of us did. She had access to any tutoring or technology that she needed. She was well connected, and it has greatly helped her career. I'm sure that she has worked hard, but she has had greater opportunities than most of us because of her parents.

I'm partial, but former Packers GM, Ted Thompson, died on Wednesday night at 68.

He won't bring the major headlines, but he was a legend for the Packers.

posted by Fab4Runner

Cool. I'm still going to laugh at a white male saying it's not a big deal to have our first female VP in 245 years. It is a big deal. And I'm going to laugh when he says he's experienced more discrimination than women. White males in America have had it easier than anyone else BY FAR, so yes, those statements are hilarious to me. 

I like white males. I'm married to one. All things considered, he's had an easy, carefree life. He knows that, and would never claim he's faced more discrimination than a woman or a POC.

I'm well aware that most of the dudes on this site think my opinions are wrong and/or dumb. I don't really care. Been dealing with that since I was 6. 🤷🏼‍♀️

Here you go again. If you are going to attribute something to me (or anyone else) get it right. I never once said it wasn't a big deal. End of story. I don't need to elaborate on that anymore.

Furthermore, everything I mentioned was from my wife. She brought it up, not me. I passed it on, which is what she's felt and seen in her professional career. She has every right to feel that way, especially from what she's experienced either personally or through colleagues.

People think your opinions are wrong because you've read and attributed things completely wrong numerous times. This is probably where I am "man-splaining" to you, or so you'd probably claim.