Author Topic: Please share your triumph of the day (Read 959557 times)

Crash Dummy · « **Reply #5340 on:** April 10, 2019, 01:13:25 AM »

Quote from: shosta on April 08, 2019, 08:59:29 PM

That wasn't a power move, that was the obvious response. What did the client PM think was going to happen when he tried to set up a meeting in order to chastise your team's behavior? He didn't think you were ready to turn that into an assessment of his team as well? And in an email forwarded to everyone, no less? Dumb/10

you'd be surprised how often clients will just take a giant shit on consultants/advisers when a project isn't where it should it be, or how often the third party will just drop its pants and take it so props to puppy for standing his ground without being a dick

BisMarckie · « **Reply #5341 on:** April 10, 2019, 06:55:58 PM »

Made some goulash yesterday. It tastes even better today.

brawndolicious · « **Reply #5342 on:** April 11, 2019, 01:34:08 AM »

My temp contract had to be extended for a couple months and I think somebody pressed the wrong button because now my paycheck says Regulatory Affairs Manager instead of Program Manager (I only manage myself, if I'm lucky). I'm gonna update my resume to make it look like I had a promotion.

Joe Molotov · « **Reply #5343 on:** April 11, 2019, 09:13:01 AM »

riotous is bucking for that Assistant to the Regulatory Affairs Manager job.

Purrp Skirrp · « **Reply #5344 on:** April 13, 2019, 12:40:28 AM »

weighing £180 or less @ 6 foot (feat. scoliosis)
living with my best friend since 6th grade
plunging my new aeropress every morning

Valkyrie · « **Reply #5345 on:** April 13, 2019, 02:06:53 AM »

I’m 30 now, but is that a triumph or a struggle?

toku · « **Reply #5346 on:** April 13, 2019, 10:21:44 AM »

"Everyday above ground is a good day"

Tasty · « **Reply #5347 on:** April 13, 2019, 10:43:39 AM »

Quote from: toku on April 13, 2019, 10:21:44 AM

"Everyday above ground is a good day"

bad vibes

(Narrator) "It wasn't."

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toku · « **Reply #5348 on:** April 13, 2019, 10:46:11 AM »

Tasty · « **Reply #5349 on:** April 13, 2019, 09:06:01 PM »

Quote from: toku on April 13, 2019, 10:46:11 AM

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Potato · « **Reply #5350 on:** April 13, 2019, 10:45:00 PM »

BisMarckie · « **Reply #5351 on:** April 14, 2019, 12:52:35 PM »

That‘s pretty impressive considering you had to fight against the Australian fauna at the same time.

Raist · « **Reply #5352 on:** April 14, 2019, 02:27:42 PM »

Quote from: Dufus on April 14, 2019, 09:36:04 AM

23 kilometers in 1 hour and 21 minutes?

Joe Molotov · « **Reply #5353 on:** April 14, 2019, 02:41:04 PM »

Quote from: KennyLoggins on April 14, 2019, 12:52:35 PM

That‘s pretty impressive considering you had to fight against the Australian fauna at the same time.

You'd be surprised how fast you can pedal when there's a pack of dingos on your ass.

Potato · « **Reply #5354 on:** April 14, 2019, 05:39:46 PM »

Quote from: Dufus on April 14, 2019, 09:36:04 AM

23 kilometers in 1 hour and 21 minutes?

It's called a casual Sunday ride you fucking dufus.

But no, please, regale us with your stats. How much do you bench? That's what we all want to know.

nachobro · « **Reply #5355 on:** April 15, 2019, 08:52:43 AM »

Quote from: Dufus on April 15, 2019, 07:51:55 AM

stationary bike

CatsCatsCats · « **Reply #5356 on:** April 15, 2019, 09:05:23 AM »

Quote from: Sophie on April 13, 2019, 02:06:53 AM

I’m 30 now, but is that a triumph or a struggle?

chronovore · « **Reply #5357 on:** April 15, 2019, 09:05:46 AM »

Interview on site today. Went okay I think. They went straight for on-site and paid for travel fees.

Different company for a phone interview tomorrow. This’ll be round 2, next one may be on-site.

I’m confident that I can succeed at these positions, and it feels good to be considered.

Potato · « **Reply #5358 on:** April 15, 2019, 10:31:33 AM »

Quote from: Dufus on April 15, 2019, 07:51:55 AM

i can do 40 kilometers in under an hour, according to my stationary bike

What kind of tampon do you wear to your spin class?

Valkyrie · « **Reply #5359 on:** April 16, 2019, 04:35:35 PM »

Quote from: CatsCatsCats on April 15, 2019, 09:05:23 AM

Quote from: Sophie on April 13, 2019, 02:06:53 AM
I’m 30 now, but is that a triumph or a struggle?

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I LOVE THIS MOVIE SO MUCH.

team filler · « **Reply #5360 on:** April 18, 2019, 04:57:41 PM »

Quote from: riotous on April 14, 2019, 02:41:12 PM

Quote from: Sophie on April 13, 2019, 02:06:53 AM
I’m 30 now, but is that a triumph or a struggle?

Expired meat

Mr Gilhaney · « **Reply #5361 on:** April 18, 2019, 06:38:48 PM »

I'm also 30 soon, and that is going into the struggle thread for sure.

Potato · « **Reply #5362 on:** April 18, 2019, 07:03:38 PM »

You young pups and your "struggle" of turning 30!

CatsCatsCats · « **Reply #5363 on:** April 18, 2019, 10:18:07 PM »

30s have been the best yet tbh, still young enough to have fun and old enough to afford it

chronovore · « **Reply #5364 on:** April 20, 2019, 10:33:28 AM »

Quote from: Potato on April 18, 2019, 07:03:38 PM

You young pups and your "struggle" of turning 30!

BisMarckie · « **Reply #5365 on:** April 20, 2019, 10:44:12 AM »

Quote from: Dufus on April 20, 2019, 10:23:31 AM

I'm so fucking close. Just one or two more weeks and I'm done losing weight. The end (and abs) is finally in sight. After a year and a half of weight loss. It's finally happening brehs!!

How much weight did you lose?

Raist · « **Reply #5366 on:** April 20, 2019, 10:47:42 AM »

Careful Dufus, if you carry on, just like Sagittarius A* you're going to need an accretion disk for people to be able to see you

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Madrun Badrun · « **Reply #5367 on:** April 20, 2019, 12:24:33 PM »

Damn good job dude!

Tasty · « **Reply #5368 on:** April 20, 2019, 03:14:58 PM »

Finally conquered one of my longtime programming bugbears today: completing a third-party OAuth flow from start to finish and tying the token to a registered user.

Tasty · « **Reply #5369 on:** April 20, 2019, 03:28:23 PM »

Quote from: shosta on April 20, 2019, 03:22:13 PM

I just roll my own auth with JWT. I don't let my tokens expire but I do validate for consistency.

I'm making an app that posts vids to YouTube, so this was about letting people add their channels so my app can post and whatnot. Always abandoned setting this up with prior projects, this time I stuck it through.

Raist · « **Reply #5370 on:** April 20, 2019, 03:38:42 PM »

Quote from: Tasty Meat on April 20, 2019, 03:14:58 PM

Finally conquered one of my longtime programming bugbears today: completing a third-party OAuth flow from start to finish and tying the token to a registered user.

Oh, yeah, hmm hmm.

brawndolicious · « **Reply #5371 on:** April 22, 2019, 03:29:58 AM »

Today I modified my Russian-made rifle using a Chinese-made scope and tools that I obtained with a Japanese-made car. And I ate an entire Little Caesars pizza.

I might be white trash, but I'm not a nationalist.

Potato · « **Reply #5372 on:** April 22, 2019, 05:59:18 AM »

Quote from: brawndolicious on April 22, 2019, 03:29:58 AM

Today I modified my Russian-made rifle using a Chinese-made scope and tools that I obtained with a Japanese-made car. And I ate an entire Little Caesars pizza.

I might be white trash, but I'm not a nationalist.

Cool. I recently modified my Finnish-made rifle, which is actually owned by an Italian company, with an Austrian-made scope. And I ate at a Croatian restaurant.

chronovore · « **Reply #5373 on:** April 23, 2019, 09:17:41 PM »

I've been in my 11 m^2 apartment since April 4, but my first two weekends were back with my family. Most mornings I just get up and have a cold shower (haven't connected gas, won't need it in a couple more weeks) and lament my lack of amenities, skip breakfast and head out.

Instead of that, this morning I boiled water in a pot, made some black tea, warmed up a biscuit with fermented butter and apricot preserves. It was a great start. So I also went to the park across the street and did a super-brief workout before heading to the train.

I feel really energized and positive right now.

Raist · « **Reply #5374 on:** April 24, 2019, 02:21:42 AM »

Live footage of Chrono's workout

Potato · « **Reply #5375 on:** April 24, 2019, 03:02:20 AM »

Quote from: Raist on April 24, 2019, 02:21:42 AM

Live footage of Chrono's workout

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One of my favourite movies ever.

What does an 11m² apartment even look like?

Raist · « **Reply #5376 on:** April 24, 2019, 04:19:14 AM »

Quote from: Potato on April 24, 2019, 03:02:20 AM

Quote from: Raist on April 24, 2019, 02:21:42 AM
Live footage of Chrono's workout

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One of my favourite movies ever.

What does an 11m² apartment even look like?

In Japan? That's like a goddamn penthouse.

brawndolicious · « **Reply #5377 on:** April 26, 2019, 10:23:13 PM »

Was goofing off around 4 at work researching cheap $20 wireless keyboard/mouse deals. Ended up going to Staples and picking up a $100 one (MK875). I got no rugrats.

chronovore · « **Reply #5378 on:** April 27, 2019, 03:21:40 AM »

Quote from: Potato on April 24, 2019, 03:02:20 AM

Quote from: Raist on April 24, 2019, 02:21:42 AM
Live footage of Chrono's workout

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One of my favourite movies ever.

What does an 11m² apartment even look like?

Pretty much looks like 3m by 3.6m with a about ⅓ of it used up by a nook kitchen, and a very small unit toilet/tub/shower that is built for humans smaller than I am.

chronovore · « **Reply #5379 on:** April 30, 2019, 09:20:52 PM »

Cutting back on expenses. At US$25/month, Lynda.com has probably received US$1500 from me, and I've definitely had more consistent results from random google or YouTube solutions every time I hit a technical problem. Finally canceled my subscription.

Raist · « **Reply #5380 on:** May 01, 2019, 01:41:08 AM »

Not gonna lie, I had to google to check if Lynda.com was some sort of online sex shop.

Crash Dummy · « **Reply #5381 on:** May 01, 2019, 03:03:55 AM »

just realised i can't remember the last time i had a drink, and i don't miss it at all

chronovore · « **Reply #5382 on:** May 03, 2019, 04:30:49 AM »

Quote from: Raist on May 01, 2019, 01:41:08 AM

Not gonna lie, I had to google to check if Lynda.com was some sort of online sex shop.

Honestly, it's a crap name for the site, and I think they're trying to transition to LinkedIn Learning, which is not exactly a marketing phrase which rolls off the tongue.

archnemesis · « **Reply #5383 on:** May 03, 2019, 06:25:41 AM »

Quote from: chronovore on April 30, 2019, 09:20:52 PM

Cutting back on expenses. At US$25/month, Lynda.com has probably received US$1500 from me, and I've definitely had more consistent results from random google or YouTube solutions every time I hit a technical problem. Finally canceled my subscription.

I get a new trial month of Linkedin Learning every year. That's enough for me to catch up on new content. Most of their courses are too basic to be useful. I've had better experience with Coursera and Udemy,

Joe Molotov · « **Reply #5384 on:** May 07, 2019, 07:14:50 PM »

I wanted the Stalker Blu-Ray but it's OOP and selling for like $80 on eBay, so I looked around at a few online stores and found it in-stock at Barnes & Noble at around MSRP ($40), but with the 15% Mother's Day coupon and the Nook class action lawsuit store credit I still had left over after buying Alan Moore's Jerusalem like two years ago, I got it down to $20 shipped.

Valkyrie · « **Reply #5385 on:** May 10, 2019, 01:01:37 AM »

Fuck yeah, Dufus! You own that shit.

Madrun Badrun · « **Reply #5386 on:** May 10, 2019, 11:45:43 AM »

1) Think I got another scholarship - thought I was too old for this one - will be the last one I get through
2) Supervisor canceled a group meeting I was bailing on without explanation due to depression.

So good day so far.

brawndolicious · « **Reply #5387 on:** May 13, 2019, 03:18:22 AM »

My brother and I got a car for my mom like right after my parents started divorce proceedings 5 years ago. It was good for a couple years but then started getting to the point that we would constantly take her on test drives of other cars. We saw the perfect little Acura with radar/lane-keeping everything and convinced her that for Mother's Day, she should let us trade-in the old, tired Lexus as the down payment for it.

A 1/4 mile from the dealership, the transmission had a catastrophic failure and slipped like I've never seen while going up a hill. I had to reverse 50 yards down a busy street and take a less hilly path around to the dealership. I never got it to exceed 20 mph and I rolled through every single stop sign to maintain momentum. When I coasted into the parking lot, I cleared the check engine lights for the final time using my OBD2 scanner.

I am so thankful they did not drive that car around to appraise it. We clenched for 8 hours haggling the way you would expect Persians and Philipinos to do and then we took the offer and ran.

We also got her perfumes and chocolates, but this was so much better.

BisMarckie · « **Reply #5388 on:** May 13, 2019, 04:24:33 PM »

Parents were in Poland and dropped by today.
Brought, among other things, some kielbasa sląska.

Eating these with some home fries right now.

Huff · « **Reply #5389 on:** May 13, 2019, 05:16:42 PM »

Quote from: Esch on May 10, 2019, 02:29:48 PM

Actually went to the dentist for the first time in a decade. Actually paying for regular healthcare and taking a vacation are huge milestones for me in terms of self care.

spoiler (click to show/hide)
no cavities and my teeth were fine so all those years of chronic self neglect worked out
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Dentistry is apparently the least evidence based on al the medical fields

You want me to floss? Show me the data birches

bork · « **Reply #5390 on:** May 14, 2019, 12:20:06 AM »

Went to Taco Bell the other night and the place looked closed. Looks like it's getting renovated. But turned in anyway and found the drive through still open

Cerveza mas fina · « **Reply #5391 on:** May 14, 2019, 08:17:14 AM »

Quote from: BisMarckie on May 13, 2019, 04:24:33 PM

Parents were in Poland and dropped by today.
Brought, among other things, some kielbasa sląska.

Eating these with some home fries right now.

Man cant wait to go to the fatherland again and stuff myself with kopytka, pierogi etc

One of lives greatest pleasures

BisMarckie · « **Reply #5392 on:** May 14, 2019, 08:35:04 AM »

My ex-wife was a vegetarian and introducing her to my Polish relatives they looked at her like she was the devil incarnate.

Cerveza mas fina · « **Reply #5393 on:** May 14, 2019, 08:56:47 AM »

My dad runs a health food store (for almost 30 years) so he is used ro my flexitarian stuff

Most people still look crazy at vegetarians in moat countries

Joe Molotov · « **Reply #5394 on:** May 14, 2019, 10:41:28 AM »

my friend that's always texting "omg, why aren't you watching Thrones, best show ever made" hasn't texted since the second episode of this season, lol rekt

chronovore · « **Reply #5395 on:** May 15, 2019, 01:39:27 AM »

Did the basic math for my wife and showed her that driving her beloved current car is more financially efficient than buying a new car that she doesn't really want yet.

Raist · « **Reply #5396 on:** May 15, 2019, 02:40:36 AM »

The patriarchy strikes again

Rufus · « **Reply #5397 on:** May 16, 2019, 12:28:14 PM »

Rufus · « **Reply #5398 on:** May 16, 2019, 01:11:52 PM »

It's what I'd want too, but it's still sad. Dementia is such a cruel disease.

Kara · « **Reply #5399 on:** May 16, 2019, 01:19:58 PM »

Dementia in the nursing home is rough. Bless up, king.

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Author Topic: Please share your triumph of the day (Read 959557 times)