i (29f) fell in love with my roommate (25m) but he fell in love with someone else, and i can’t deal with it. what do i do?
Allright, so, i’ve been living in this newly set up community place for a little over a year now. People have come and gone over that year but but Walter, Marius and I have been living here all this time. The tree of us are (or maybe we’re) really close. For example, we would sleep over in my bed the three of us in the winter because it was warmer.
Ever since the beginning, i thought Marius was into me a little bit. At a certain point, he would join me every evening when i went for a little walk before going to sleep, he would give me weird hugs and he would get really nervous around me. but at the same time, he had a girlfriend who lived in the UK (we live in the netherlands) so i never thought he was actually hitting on me.
At some point not too long ago, we started getting even closer. his girlfriend was doing research in Singapore for 2 months and i noticed he would get closer and closer to me. he would message me all day, he would always sit next to me on the couch in the evening and put his hands on me in some way (which didn’t feel uncomfortable), he would even start holding my hand on the bike and asked to take pictures of me when i put makeup on (i never wear make up so it’s a big deal). i felt so strongly he was falling in love with me. even the way he said my name, give me a good night hug, stare at me for long times, etc etc.
i was starting to notice that i was falling for him. at one point we sat next to each other on the couch and looked eachother in the eye and i could just feel electricity going though my entire body. it made me really nervous. i don’t like falling for people, i hate to become that vulnerable. (i have quite a history with sexual assault and abusive relationships and i kind of had given up in some way. i’ve been in therapy since march for it, but i feel like things aren’t really changing) the whole situation just stessed me out. i mean, he is really sweet, and smart and funny, but it’s also stressful.
so, i decided to tell him. things went really bad from here. i told him i liked him and i had the idea he was also in to me. his reply was ‘i have no idea what you are talking about’… i was shocked. he became so awkward that he really tried to get out of the situation.
this made me pretty angry because i felt like we needed to talk about it and also, i could not understand how he would have been treating me like that without at least having a little crush on me.
i think he noticed that i was pretty irritated with him so two days later we talked, on his initiative. i told him i was super supprised and didn’t understand how i could have misread things so much. he just stuck to his ‘no, i don’t like you’ and after i got everything out, the convo ended.
ever since then, he kept following around another roommate, Natalie. he gave her all this attention and was clearly messaging her a lot and would even drunkenly talk about how chill he thought she was.
this made everything really weird and i didnt know how to deal with the situation. so i became pretty distant. fast forward 4 weeks later, our friendship still being very awkward but i try to mend the friendship again. suddenly, he breaks up with his girlfriend. and within 4 days he starts dating a mutual friend of ours (that i had a little crush on too). and they are no where near taking it slow, but she is constantly in our house. and when she is not in our house, he is at her place…
after i noticed it was going on, he tells me something is going on between them and we talked about it. it was a pretty nice conversation where i also told him how i didn’t like how our friendship seemed to decay, that he didn’t talk about things more or took initiative to talk about how he felt about the situation. he was really shocked though when i told him i was also a bit into her. while the conversation made me feel great, the days after didn’t. cause she is constantly here and they are being super cute together. constantly hugging and having little inside jokes and stuff.
i don’t know, it’s been really messy. i’ve been feeling really alone cause u miss being so close with someone, and i feel insecure cause he doesn’t expresss missing is friendship with me. i don’t like at all that he is together, at the place we live, constantly with his new partner (they seemed to have gotten married in the past week). i don’t know what to do. i also don’t know how to act towards her anymore so i’ve just been pretty sistan. i also feel a bit happy for them being so happy together and really fitting together well, but i feel really forgotten. i also feel like Marius and i have talked about it more than enough and that taking more might makes the situation even more awkward at this point. but i’ve been feeling so alone and insecure that my other relationships haven’t been feeling as meaningful as they usually have either. it’s really been fucking with my head, i think about it when i wake up and before i go to sleep. i am also not so sure what emotion it is exactly that i feel when i think about it or see them together, i’m not sure if it is jelousy or something else. but i hate it.
what do i do? how do i make the situation better? how can i regain the friendship we had or should i let go of that sunken ship? how do i feel better about myself and less alone? should i move (temporarily)? and if i do talk with him about how i miss being close friends, what should and shouldn’t i say? how do i rid myself of all these stupid emotions and just be a nice , supportive friend that wishes him well? hulp!!

*System Restart\*
I blinked at the text hanging in the air.
A small image of da Vinci’s vitruvian man did calisthenics underneath the words. More information scrolled upwards.
HumanOS Version: 1.0 Model: Vincent J. Carter Serial: 987-65-4329 Battery: 1560 @ 100% Memory: 640/640 Provider: None Network: None Credits: 9360 Expansion: None
The words flashed then swirled and transformed into a small translucent cog that hovered in the top right corner of my vision. Other icons floated into existence across the top of my vision, just like the info bar on a cellphone. An (8E) symbol, signal bars at 100%, and a full battery symbol. The time was currently 16:43 and it was Thursday, June 16th 1885
“What the heck?” I muttered, my voice loud in the silence of the ruined room.
I focused on the cog and a series of icons filled my vision. It took me about two seconds to understand that I could move them around using nothing more than my thoughts.
App Store, Calculator, Calendar, Camera, Clock, Gear, Inventory, Map, Notes, System.
“Did… Am I somehow mentally fused with my smartphone?” I wondered aloud. The timeless chaos and the voice were fading to dreamlike memories, a nightmare event that scratched at the edge of my sanity and threatened to overwhelm me. Did that entity think that the cellphone was some part of me?
“Okay, no worries. Let’s get back home and deal with this later.” I grumbled. “Hopefully I don’t run into a protest or riot or get locked up for violating curfew or not wearing a mask.”
I mentally selected [Map]
A transparent map of the room filled my vision along with tiny labels covering everything. Ruined chair, ruined bed, ruined table, rusty knife, leather pouch, unknown book. A moment later I had mastered the controls and zoomed out to find… nothing. The map was blank.
*Local Map Updating…\*
The Local map was updating, possibly because it needed to be filled in by my own exploration? I noticed a couple of icons on the left side of my vision and focused on them. Map Type, Search. Map Type allowed me to switch between Local, Transit, and Terrain.
I flipped between them and was rewarded with better information. The Transit map was like a traditional map, just lines and points of interest with the distance and travel times. I am currently in ‘Ruins of Fort Galos” with a dirt road that leads 3 miles south to “Wendleton Road” which zooms out to run between the cities of Wendleton and Comstock. Another zoom out and I’m located in the Region of Stratford… zoom out…on the continent of North Anglia… zoom out … on the planet of Aerth.
It sort of looks like Earth, if Earth had no polar ice caps. I can recognise the major continents, although most are shaped strangely because the oceans are so high. North America is split completely in two by a huge gulf that eats up all of Louisiana, most of the southern states, and carves a deep furrow all the way up to the Great Lakes and out to the eastern seaboard. Florida is missing, as is most of the eastern seaboard. The map calls that area ‘Colonia’ and it’s marked with a somewhat familiar red, white, and blue flag with just 17 stars. I’m located somewhere near Colorado, but Colorado doesn’t exist anymore. It’s part of Wilmont county in the Region of Stratford in an area called the Midlands.
My hands started shaking. It’s some sort of joke. Some kind of insanity. Some sort of delusion. Or maybe I’m delirious with the damned virus and having a mad dream. Okay. Okay. Deep breaths. Calm down and think rationally. I closed my eyes and took a few deep breaths, inhaling the musty and burnt scents of my new reality.
Okay, if I’m really in some alternate world then maybe things aren’t so bad? I was on the verge of being homeless and now I am homeless, so, nothing has really changed, right? And since I seem to be fused with my smartphone, maybe I can use that to my advantage? I quickly imagined a million ways I could die in a fantasy world and pushed down the panic. No sense in panicking just yet — we can do that later when I’m being burnt at the stake for witchcraft or something.
I flipped back over to Local Map and examined the room again. Leather pouch, rusty knife, and unknown book were located under the rotting carcass of the bed. I approached it and looked carefully to see if I could spot them. I smiled to myself thinking maybe I could make a living as some sort of detective or something, finding lost items with preternatural ability. Unable to see anything in the mass of mushrooms and ferns, I mentally tapped the label “Leather pouch” on the Local Map.
*Place Item in Inventory? [Y/N]\*
I selected [Y] and received a notification. Memory: [639/640]
Huh. It takes up memory.
I pulled the heavy pouch from inventory and into my hand. The leather was dried and stiff, but I managed to open it to reveal 1 golden coin, 50 tarnished silver, 68 copper, and 30 bronze coins.
The copper coins were about the size of a nickel and quite worn, but I could make out the face of some priest with a fancy hat on the face and a hammer and anvil on the reverse. The brass were the size of a quarter and similarly worn, and featured a bull on the face and a sheaf of wheat on the reverse. The silver were the size of a dime and slightly tarnished, with the image of some queen on the face and a crescent moon on the reverse. The gold coin was untouched by time and featured a stern looking king on the face, with a stylised sun on the opposite face. I popped everything back into Inventory.
Huh. It appears that everything I stick into inventory counts against the available memory of 640 that was listed earlier, but coins stack into one slot for each type so now I have 636/640 memory. Not bad, not bad. A little experimentation quickly proved that I could add the ruined chair and table too. One slot each. A seriously overpowered feature that I planned to abuse in the future — just put things in bags and boxes and my Inventory was practically unlimited! I rubbed my hands together like an evil villain. Half an hour ago I was a broke nobody with no future, and now I’m able to start completely fresh with cash and some strange abilities. Thank you strange entity!
It was terrifying and exhilarating. I wanted to dance and puke at the same time.
I placed the Unknown Book into Inventory and it popped into my hands a moment later along with a strong musty aroma. The leather cover was green with mould and swollen with moisture. Carefully flipping through the pages I stared in wonder at the illustrated script. It was like one of those old religious books you see in museums, every page a work of art. Too bad it’s written in some strange language I can’t read. Arabic maybe? Putting it back into Inventory, it took just a moment to figure out that I could get a quick overview of the item. [Unknown Book. A mouldy old book written in an unknown language.]
The rusty knife was what my father would have called a “pig sticker”, with a grubby leather sheath, bone handle, and a thick blade about ten inches long. Even though the blade was spotted with a bit of rust, it seemed to be in decent condition and could probably be salvaged with a whetstone and some oil. It was a weapon, and considering current events, a welcome addition to my new collection of personal possessions.
I kept the ruined chair and table in inventory. Never know when you might need firewood.
The Calculator was pretty cool, selecting it allowed me to mentally perform arithmetic in moments or provided a count of items in my vision. As long as it was open I could just think of a simple maths problem and the answer popped in my head along with a running tally. There was a scientific tab on it, but I didn’t foresee me using cosine functions anytime soon.
The Camera was interesting, allowing me to snap a photo of what I could see, but each picture used one memory although they only took up one Inventory slot. Delete, Delete, Delete.
Calendar was 13 months with 30 days each. The weeks were 6 days long and Monday was missing. Good. I don’t like Mondays. Especially since the days here are 26 hours long. I could also set appointments and reminders.
Clock was a basic clock with alarms and stopwatch function.
Notes was really cool though, it was like virtual paper. I could sketch things with my finger, or use thought-to-text, or even attach photos to the note and save them, which took up one Inventory slot per filename. The Export function created a thick piece of paper that appeared in my hand. Nice. Fire starting material!
It has an Import function too?
I created a new Note, then imported the mouldy book from my Inventory. It appeared as a virtual object in my vision that I could manipulate with a thought. Then I exported it. A popup appeared in my vision and I watched my Battery dip from 1560 down to 1460, then a duplicate appeared in my inventory. Sweet! I could set up shop as a magical print-wizard! Or work as a pack-mule, hauling entire warehouses of goods invisibly. I chuckled to myself imagining that.
However it took 100 battery points, so it wasn’t much of a cheat unless I could reproduce expensive texts. I wonder if it took 100 battery for everything, or if it was based on the complexity of the object?
System had some nice features included. One was Health Monitor, which gave me a general screen of any health issues. Notifications was also nice for popping up things that might be important. Nothing else of real importance, just some little tweaks to the User Interface and the ability to turn off the (8E) connection I had noticed earlier. Airplane mode, I guess.
Another hunch presented itself in the System and I opened up the language setting. English was currently selected. I scrolled through the selection and choose Arabic from the list. A slight wave of dizziness washed over me and I examined the unknown book again. Nope. Still unknown.
I sighed and flipped back to the language settings and noticed there’s an “Auto-Translate” selection. Mentally mashing the illusory button in my User Interface, another wave of dizziness washed over me. This time the unknown book had a tag on it. [Old Avestan - Translate? Y/N]
Duh, yes, translate! An old, unknown book hidden in a burned out room? That just screams Secret Book of Incredibly Over Powered Magic, doesn’t it? Annnnd… Nope. I flipped through the copy and it seems to be nothing more than some religious textbook. Beautifully illustrated, but I’m not getting any magic vibes off of it. I tossed it back in my inventory [Book. Zoroastrian religious text. Professionally Illustrated. 50SP] and continued my journey of self exploration.
When I enabled “Show Hidden Files” in System, it was absolutely terrifying. File names like “Digestion.dna”, “Endocrine.dna” and “Sensory.dna” filled my vision. I disabled that feature as soon as I realised what I was looking at. I’d hate to accidentally delete my sense of taste, or something even more important.
The Service tab under System was confusing. It seemed to be some sort of weird version of a mobile service plan that asked me to choose a Service Provider.
There were dozens of Service Providers to choose from; Industrial Charms & Enchantments, Whitehall Wizard Group, Sorcerer’s United, Atlantis Magic and Enchantment, and a slew of other providers with different tiers named after gemstones and the best offering being the Diamond Unlimited plan that offered ‘unlimited mana and roaming, some limits apply’ for an astronomical amount per month. I could see the service zones of each provider laid out across a map, along with colour coding for the quality of service ranging from 1E to 8E.
I could also choose from various Celestial or Infernal Contracts which had entire pages of TOS benefits and obligations. Another terrifying aspect of my new world.
I decided to dig into that mess later. I had no use for a service provider and picking one was a problem for future-me if I ever needed one.
The Gear icon opened up a minimalist overlay with a picture of me and the items I was wearing. Socks, shorts, underwear, tee-shirt. A mental twitch rotated the image and confirmed that my backside was just as filthy as the floor. Two buttons were visible next to my image, [Custom] and [Labourer]. I selected Labourer and the image shifted to show me wearing work boots, wool socks, denim trousers, leather belt, cotton underwear, cotton pull-over shirt, leather gloves, soft-brim hat. [Select? Y/N]
A mental push of the button and a million indigo motes surrounded me. Two seconds and 10 battery later I was wearing the new gear. And clean! All the grime on my arms and legs had vanished. Seriously, how awesome is that? I still feel like I need a shower though.
[Labourer class selected - Standard] Skills: Lifting, toting, stepping, fetching, shifting, digging, hauling, packing…
Knowledge of menial labour filled my head beyond what I was already familiar with. I somehow knew the most efficient ways to dig a ditch, safely shift a box, casually walk to the water cooler, and slack off while looking busy.
Huh. Did changing my gear change my class? That’s interesting. What happens if I put on a Wizard hat? Would I become some sort of hybrid day-labour wizard with spells for digging ditches? Oh, wait. I have five slots and can fill them with clothing and label them whatever I want.
I opened up the App Store.
Holy. Shitsnacks.
Dozens of icons filled my vision, offering a vast selection of what appeared to be careers? Professions? Classes? Skills?
Archivist, Accountant, Bartender, Book keeper, Cartwright, Con-artist, Farmhand, Herbalist, Hobo, Inn keeper, …Priest, Prostitute, Politician, …Sorcerer, Tailor, …Wizard, Zookeeper.
It was a huge and confusing array of choices.

I believe Leyndell was a very different place before Miquella, his handiwork, trinkets,blessed armors and weapons made of unalloyed gold and phylosophy realy makes me think he was the one who brought(at least tried to) reason to a borderline barbaric religion, but ended up learning its true terrible nature. There are many signs of subtle rebelion or stretching the rules that might be his doing, The biggest one is the statue that may turn into Marika by performing law of regression, I highly doubt the sculptor hired just saw him turn into Marika from a window, I suspect Miquella told them about Radagon's true nature, and before that Radagon explained EVERYTHING to Miquella. Miquella growing the Haligtree and learning more and more about the nature of their world in order to heal Malenia looks like the most likely scenario, but its still hard to determine if Mohg kidnapping him was part of the plan or Mohg is just a weirdo.
Smaller possible changes brought by Miquella:
the perfumers, they use alchemy and herbs to heal, Miquella must have passed on many of his studies when he tried to at least make pain killers for Malenia or those inflicted by rot
Miquella's lilies being cultivated in the capitol, those lilies are both very valuable and religious symbols so its hard to determine why were they cultivated there, their pressence suggests that Miquella was loved by many and his lilies are considered truly sacred by anyone. St Trina's lilies are a bit more complex but I think the same is true for them, intresstingly they often grow in places where great tragedies happened. I suspect these lilies are the same as Malenia's flower buds, unleashing their magic makes flowers grow.
White masks, they are mercy killers, and strangely drawn to Mohg, its not that big of a stretch that at some point they were Miquella's followers or just respected him in some way. The allure of a swift death or eternal sleep kind of come from the same place
Possible reason on why Miquella could have went along with Mohg kidnapping him:
I don't think he was powerless or needed the protection of Malenia at any point, he accepted her dedication as her sign of love. When we enter Malenia is asleep, possibly an enchantment put on her by Miquella/St Trina. Once Miquella foound some sort of conclusion he might have reached out for Mohg who communed with the formless mother. The formless mother could be related to that massive pile of corpses from the trailer, or the true nature of erdtrees. Its important to mention that Miquella knew more than us, he saw the whole picture, this may be an unreasonable conclusion from our limited perspective, but huge masses of bloody flesh and corpses are being fed to erdtrees, they need human flesh and blood. This conclusion might be justified by Law of regression, Miquella going back to the source of everything, the source was rivers of blood and mountains of corpses. Receiving omen blood could be a way to exit the cycle, discard his golden flesh. I like to think Mohg is actually a good guy framed as a weirdo who likes his little brother way too much.
As a conclusion I'd say we can expect to meet a benevolent mastermind in Miquella who is a lot like Goldmask but actually speaks, neither are afraid to face dire truths about their world, like gods themselves being a "fly in the ointment", or look for the truth no matter how dark it is

Hi. I think I'm going crazy or something. I never in live. I'm 17 and a couple months ago I was living in wisconsin and I was dating this guy (where just going to us W for his name). He was the best. But I thought he did love me because girl got ptsd. I was sa as a child and didn't tell nobody intell I was 15. And plus my father wasn't there for me. All that mix with bullying I always (still do) reject love. Will good happy love. I always the I don't deserve actually love. Well when I was in relationship with W I cheated. Surprise it was with my toxic ex that cheated on me and kept our hole relationship a secret because I'm the fat ugly girl. W didn't know. Actually I dump him because I didn't want to hurt him. I told him a month ago. I wish I never did it. I actually was thinking about ending myself because of it. I am so disappointed in myself. I give up the best guys be I hated myself. I was giving myself the love I thought I deserve and rejected the love I need. I trying to be friends with W. But...he have a new girlfriend (we just going to call her D) well D is my ex...and she well. Me and D was in a open relationship and she was 16 I was 17. And she was trying to get with a 40 year old because "she wanted a F boy". What is funny because high school is filled with them. I said what If u get SA or you little sister get hurt because men are crazy. She said to me I don't care if I get r@pe. She did know I was sa. And the piss me off. And hurt me. I actually thought I was over react my trauma because of her. I even brought it up she said I was. I bet you can gest who hated their self more because of that. He sent me a picture of them together (before I told him me and D dated). Seeing that made me piss. See someone how hurt me next to the only person how showed me love killed me. I so be happy. But I'm still in love with W. I don't want to be. I hurt him...I'm a bad person. W said he going to bump her. I didn't even told him the hole story. I just said she toxic. I don't know why but it feels like I lost my soul mate. I know it just high school. I know W still like me. But I in a different state. I'm in alabama. And I can't go back to Wisconsin. It just brings up alot of trauma to be in wisconsin. Should I tell him or should I just be friends. Idk. I think I'm crazy. I not going to date him because I live in a different state. But I think it healthy to tell people how you feel. Idk.
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In the Name of God, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.
Salam to everyone!
First, read part 1 and part 2 of this series before you read this part, because it is crucial if you want to understand everything.

Introduction:

As we approach the culmination of this chapter, the pieces of the puzzle are falling into place, and it is increasingly evident that this chapter is, as I initially suspected, a prophecy of the early Islamic era. The subsequent verses elucidate the subject matter with great clarity, focusing on a prophet, his dominion, and the sacred Covenant of Peace, along with all associated matters.
The individual responsible for shattering the unity of the Muslim community and violating the sacred Covenant is none other than Mu'awiyah, the manipulator. Mu'awiyah is a man who insidiously ascended to power, akin to a serpent, employing a deceitful strategy that involved falsehoods, massacres, and other nefarious tactics that only a corrupt and ruthless criminal would utilize. This will become abundantly clear as we delve deeper into this chapter.

Disclaimer: My stalker here on Reddit and my response...

As you are likely aware, there is an individual who has developed an unhealthy fixation with my posts and is persistently attempting to "expose" me and my articles, a situation that I find rather amusing. I have chosen to block this individual and totally ignore him due to his propensity for dishonesty, his relentless harassment of me in response to every post I make, and his penchant for highlighting even the most minor of errors that I may inadvertently commit, which he then exaggerates to an unwarranted degree.
Despite my numerous attempts to refute his claims, I have reached the end of my patience with him, as he continues to regurgitate the same arguments and refuses to acknowledge the limitations of his own understanding.
In this next section (part 3), the absurdity of individuals like him will become increasingly apparent, as it will be revealed that my initial assertions were, in fact, totally correct. I offer my heartfelt gratitude to God alone for guiding me towards this remarkable discovery and allowing me to share it with all of you.
To those of you who have commented in support of this individual and his baseless claims about me, I implore you to fear God! This person is not a Muslim and is deliberately spreading falsehoods against me and our Faith, yet you are choosing to side with him against your own brother in faith. I want to make you aware of the gravity of this.
However, there is no need to worry, as I believe that after reading this part of the series, you will humbly recognize how easily you can be deceived by individuals like him and never let it happen again. I extend my forgiveness to you, as you are still my brothers and sisters in Islam. Nonetheless, I strongly encourage you to bear this in mind as you move forward and to exercise greater discernment. The enemies of God will invariably resort to lies and fabrications in an attempt to undermine our faith and its true adherents. Their objective is to hinder the progress of Truth and to create obstacles in its path. It is crucial that we remain vigilant and steadfast in the face of such tactics.

Part 3, The End stages of the 1st Fitnah (Trial):

Verse 21:

"The next to come to power will be a despicable man who is not in line for royal succession. He will slip in when least expected and take over the kingdom by flattery and intrigue."

Interpretation:

• "The next to come to power": This phrase refers to Mu'awiyah, who managed to persuade Hasan to relinquish the Caliphate to him, thus becoming "The king of the north" in place of 'Ali, whereas he had previously been "king of the south."
• "A despicable man who is not in line for royal succession": Mu'awiyah was not a direct descendant of the Prophet Muhammad's family, unlike 'Ali. The fact that this chapter explicitly continues the narrative in this manner by mentioning specific details such as royal succession in leadership further supports the argument that it pertains to the early Islamic era, which was marked by numerous trials and tribulations related to leadership. Mu'awiyah was a highly reprehensible individual who ruthlessly seized power by taking the lives of countless believers. It is noteworthy that Sunnis regard him as a righteous man, despite the historical evidence that suggests otherwise and paints a picture of a man who was, in fact, highly despicable. They rely on their Hadiths, treating them as divine revelations, disregarding the fact that they could have been concocted by the adherents of Mu'awiyah in his support.
• "Slip in when least expected and take over the kingdom by flattery and intrigue": Mu'awiyah employed political scheming, deception, and strategic marriages to consolidate his power, ultimately becoming the first Umayyad Caliph in 661 AD.

Verse 22:

"With the force of a flood they shall be swept away from before him and be broken, and also the leader of the covenant."

Interpretation:

• "With the force of a flood": Symbolizes a powerful and overwhelming military force.
• "They shall be swept away from before him and be broken": Refers to their defeat to his schemes and/or campaigns.
• "also the leader of the covenant": This is Hasan, 'Ali's son, who was considered a rightful successor of the covenant that prophet Muhammad was given by God, the 'Covenant of Peace.' Hassan abdicated the caliphate to Mu'awiyah under a peace treaty and certain promises, promises that Mu'awiyah never fulfilled. It is very obvious that he was just a power-horny lunatic who lied and murdered his way to the top and thereby ruined both the Muslim reputation, the Holy Covenant of Peace and the Muslim unity as a whole.

The Covenant of Peace: God says in the Quran:

"Wherewith God guides all who seek His good pleasure to ways of the Peace (Subula as-Salam)" (5:15)

Why is God calling His ways as "ways of the Peace"? Just eight verses earlier, God says:

"And remember the blessing of God upon you and His Covenant by which He bound you when you said, 'We hear and we obey.' And fear God. Indeed, God is All-Knowing of what is in the hearts." (5:7)

Read more about our Covenant with God, the Covenant of Peace, here:
Link: Islam and Muslims in the Bible: You need to read these verses in Hebrew!!
This is an issue that has unfortunately been concealed from the Ummah, and I believe that individuals like Mu'awiyah are responsible for this. The reasons behind this will become increasingly apparent as we progress through the chapter. I plan to delve into this topic further in a future post on this subreddit, but for now, let us continue with our interpretation of the chapter.
Verse 23:

"And after the league is made with him he shall act deceitfully, for he shall come up and become strong with a small number of people."

Interpretation:

• "After the league is made with him": Refers to the peace treaty between Hasan and Mu'awiyah.
• "He shall act deceitfully": Mu'awiyah promising things and agreeing to peace treaties that he later broke, consolidating power in a deceitful manner. Perhaps even making himself bigger than he actually was by way of utilizing war tactics in a proficient manner.
• "Become strong with a small number of people": Mu'awiyah’s initial consolidation of power with loyal supporters in Syria, particularly the Banu Kalb tribe. His following was small compared to the vastness of the Ummah of the Muslims, but he grew to become great gradually by gaining more and more support. How he did this is made clear in the next verse.

Verse 24:

"He shall enter peaceably even into the richest places of the province; and he shall do what his fathers have not done, nor his forefathers: he shall disperse among them the plunder, spoil, and riches; and he shall devise his plans against the strongholds, but only for a time."

Interpretation:

• "Enter peaceably even into the richest places of the province": Mu'awiyah’s strategic and peaceful occupation of prosperous areas.
• "He shall do what his fathers have not done": ...
• "Disperse among them the plunder, spoil, and riches": Distributing wealth to gain loyalty and support. In fact, Sunnis claim that Ibn Umar said that "Muawiyah was the most generous person after Prophet" (Source)
• "Devise his plans against the strongholds, but only for a time": Strategic planning against remaining strongholds of opposition, but for a limited time.

Verse 25:

"He shall stir up his power and his courage against the king of the South with a great army; and the king of the South shall be stirred up to battle with a very great and mighty army; but he shall not stand, for they shall devise plans against him."

Interpretation:

• "He shall stir up his power and his courage against the king of the South": Mu'awiyah is now the king of the north, as I've explained earlier, because he took over that position (see verse: 21), so he is now waging war against the king of the south, namely Hasan, son of Ali, who was the king of the South, based in Mecca.
• "But he shall not stand": Indicates the ultimate failure of Hassan when he gave up the Caliphate.
• "They shall devise plans against him": The successful strategies of Mu'awiyah in convincing Hassan to give up the Caliphate to him, he did this as a result of deceitful planning they made, they even made his own supporters betray him, which the next verse speaks about.

Verse 26:

"Yes, those who eat of the portion of his delicacies shall destroy him; his army shall be swept away, and many shall fall down slain."

Interpretation:

• Hasan’s forces were plagued by internal divisions and a lack of unified support. The promises and bribes led to significant desertions from Hasan’s ranks. Notable commanders and influential figures abandoned Hasan, further weakening his military strength and morale. There were also plots against Hasan’s life from within his own camp. For instance, it is reported that some of his own supporters attempted to assassinate him, hoping that his death would force a settlement with Mu'awiyah or for their own gain.

Verse 27:

"Both these kings' hearts shall be bent on evil, and they shall speak lies at the same table; but it shall not prosper, for the end will still be at the appointed time."

Interpretation:

• "The two kings": Refers to Hasan ibn Ali and Mu'awiyah during their negotiations.
• "Hearts bent on evil": Indicates mutual distrust and ulterior motives.
• "Sit at the same table and lie to each other": During negotiations, both parties made deceptive promises.
• "To no avail, because an end will still come at the appointed time": The deceit did not change the ultimate predetermined outcomes.

Verse 28:

"While returning to his land with great riches, his heart shall be moved against the holy covenant; so he shall do damage and return to his own land."

Interpretation:

• "King of the North": Mu'awiyah, who ruled from Syria.
• "Return to his land with great wealth": Mu'awiyah’s accumulation of wealth and resources.
• "Heart set against the holy covenant": Mu'awiyah’s actions undermined the principles of Islamic unity.
• "Take action against it and then return to his own country": Mu'awiyah’s policies further divided the Muslim community before he returned to Damascus.

Verse 29:

"At the time appointed he shall return and come toward the south; but it shall not be as the former, or as the latter."

Interpretation:

• "he shall return and come toward the south": He will leave his base in Syria and return to Mecca in South.
• "but it shall not be as the former, or as the latter.": Implying that things will not be as they used to be and that the unity of the kingdom would be shattered and weakened.

Verse 30:

"Ships of the western coastlands will oppose him, and he will lose heart. Then he will turn back and vent his fury against the holy covenant. He will return and show favor to those who forsake the holy covenant."

Interpretation:

• "Ships of the western coastlands": This phrase refers to the Byzantine navy. The verse describes the end stages of the 'Siege of Constantinople' that took place in 655 CE, when Mu'awiyah was not necessarily defeated but was significantly weakened at sea by the Byzantine emperor. This forced Mu'awiyah to retreat back to his own territory.
• "He will lose heart": Reflects Mu'awiyah’s loss of morale and strategic position, and not a loss per say.
• "Turn back and vent his fury against the holy covenant": After retreating, Mu'awiyah directed his frustrations against the Muslim community, further undermining Islamic unity.
• "Show favor to those who forsake the holy covenant": Mu'awiyah rewarded those who supported his political maneuvers, even if it meant forsaking Islamic principles.

Historical Context and accuracy in my interpretation:

This verse is yet another piece of evidence that supports my interpretation, making it almost irrefutable at this point. It fits too well with the historical context and cannot possibly be referring to anything else.
Battle of the Masts (655 AD): This pivotal naval battle saw Byzantine Emperor Constans II leading a fleet against the Muslim forces off the coast of Lycia. Mu'awiyah's attempts to solidify control over the Mediterranean faced substantial Byzantine opposition, which led to a retreat back to Syria (Wikipedia)​.
Merrill & Baker write:

"The battle was part of the earliest campaign by Mu'awiya, the governor of Syria, to reach Constantinople and is considered to be "the first decisive conflict of Islam on the deep""

Source: Ridpath, John Clark. Ridpath's Ual History, Merrill & Baker, Vol. 12, New York, p. 483.
Shaun O'Sullivan writes:

"The siege was unsuccessful, however, due to a fierce storm that sank the ships with war machines aboard, an event the Romans attributed to divine intervention. The land force led by Muawiyah in Chalcedon, having lost their artillery and siege engines, returned to Syria thereafter."

Source: O'Sullivan, Shaun (2004-01-01). "Sebeos' account of an Arab attack on Constantinople in 654
It is truly remarkable how detailed this prophecy is and how it perfectly aligns with the events of early Islamic history. I have never before encountered a prophecy that has been so thoroughly fulfilled. The verse even specifies that "He will lose heart" rather than stating that he will lose the battle against them, which, according to historical accounts, is precisely what happened. Mu'awiyah's motivation and will to continue waned.

• "Show regard for those who forsake the holy covenant": This portion of the verse provides further evidence that the Mighty king mentioned in verses 3-4 was, in fact, sent by God, as indicated by the reference to the "Holy Covenant." Jewish rabbis, Christian scholars, and translators have attempted to claim that this chapter is about Alexander the Great, Antiochus Magnus, and others, but this verse confidently refutes that interpretation. It is clear that the prophecy pertains to a prophet or messenger of God who brought forth a Holy Covenant, rather than mere ancient kings and rulers. The only individual in history (after the Covenant with the Jews) who brought a Holy Covenant from God was the Prophet Muhammad. The new covenant is the Covenant of Peace, which is the essence of Islam. The Arabic term for Islam, "Sin-Lam-Mim," has "Salam" (Peace) as one of its definitions.

Verse 31:

"And strong ones stand up out of him, and have defiled the sanctuary, the stronghold, and have turned aside the continual [sacrifice], and appointed the desolating abomination."

Interpretation:
This above is from the "Literal Standard Version," and they have added the word [sacrifice] but it is not there in the Hebrew verse. The verse is simply saying:

"(they have) turned aside the continual"

It is a continual/continuity (something done constantly) they turned aside in the sanctuary, i.e. the Kaaba, as you shall now see:

Mu'awiyah the innovator:

A Sunni Imam called Shafi’i quotes from (allegedly) Zuhri in book “al- Um” that he said:

Ibn Hazm writes in the book “al- Mahalli” that: “the Umayyads innovated going late for prayer of Eid, preferring oration to prayer and saying Adhan and Iqamah (declaration of standing for prayer) for prayer of Eid."

Source: al- Mahalli, vol. 5, p. 82.
Mu'awiyah and his deviant supporters "turned aside" the 'îd prayer and preferred the oration (i.e. Khutbah, preaching) so they could brainwash the Muslim community while having them all gathered.

• The definition of the word ''îd":

The word "Eid" comes from the Arabic root ع و د (ʿ-w-d),
Ibn al-A’rabi stated:

"Because it returns every year with renewed joy, the origin of which is the oud."

Source: Al-Barakatī, al-Taʿrīfāt al-Fiqhīya
"Oud" carries the meaning of "to return" and "to recur," and "continuance":

Root: عود
A 1 عَادَ إِلَيْهِ, (S, A, O, TA,) and لَهُ, and فِيهِ, (TA,) aor. ـُ (S, O,) inf. n. عَوْدٌ and عَوْدَــةٌ, (S, O, K, TA,) which latter is also an inf. n. of un., (TA,) and مَعَادٌ, (K, TA,) He, or it, returned to it, (S, A, O, K, * TA,) namely, a thing: (TA:) or, accord. to some, the verb is differently used with فِى and with other preps.: (MF, TA:) [with فى it seems generally to imply some degree of continuance, in addition to the simple meaning of the verb alone:] one says, عاد الكَلْبُ فِى قَيْئِهِ The dog returned to his vomit: (Msb in art. رجع:) and عاد لَهُ بَعْدَ مَا كَانَ أَعْرَضَ عَنْهُ [He returned to it after he had turned away from it]

Source: Arabic-English Lexicon by Edward William Lane (d. 1876)
I am truly at a loss for words. I cannot adequately express my awe and fascination with this entire prophecy. It is simply breathtaking. All I can say is, "Wow!" I am profoundly grateful to God for guiding us to Islam and for urging us to follow the Quran alone, and for protecting us from what verse 4 stated in this Chapter.
Mu'awiyah and his followers introduced numerous innovations, one of which was prioritizing the oration over the prayer during 'Îd. This verse emphasizes this particular innovation because it is of the utmost importance in the eyes of God that we, at the very least, perform the rituals of His religion without neglecting them. It should not be necessary for Him to delineate the etiquettes of these rituals in the Quran for us to collectively remember and perform them in His praise, adoration, and submission. And that such an early Caliph did this to His faith is beyond an abomination.
Let us proceed.
Verse 32:

"He shall seduce with flattery those who violate the covenant, but the people who know their God shall stand firm and take action."

Interpretation:

• "those who violate the covenant,": Supporters and descendants of Mu'awiyah.
• "He shall seduce with flattery": Mu'awiyah’s use of political maneuvering, distributal of booty to gain support.
• "the people who know their God shall stand firm and take action": Refers to those who remain faithful to the covenant, the real Muslims.

Verse 33:

"And those of the people who understand shall instruct many; yet for many days they shall fall by sword and flame, by captivity and plundering."

Verse 34:

"Now when they fall, they shall be aided with a little help; but many shall join with them by intrigue."

Verse 35:

"And some of those of understanding shall fall, to refine them, purify them, and make them white, until the time of the end; because it is still for the appointed time."

Interpretations:

• "Some of those of understanding shall fall": Leaders and scholars facing hardship and possibly executions.
• "To refine them, purify them, and make them white": Trials serving as a purification process.
• "Until the time of the end": These events leading up to a significant conclusion.
• "Because it is still for the appointed time": The final outcome is predetermined and will occur at the designated time.

This section reflects the trials and tribulations faced by leaders and followers who stayed true to their faith, despite facing severe persecution. The interpretation suggests a narrative of enduring faith and eventual vindication aligned with early Islamic history, particularly in the struggles and eventual success of the Umayyad Caliphate and the continued resistance by the descendants of prophet Muhammad.
It is no secret that Muawiyah massacred the Muslims to reach the top. That he unalived scholars who spoke against his actions and his dominion is a given.

Mu'awiyah is portrayed as the "Dajjal":

Verse 36:

“Then the king will do as he pleases, and he will exalt and magnify himself above every god and will speak astonishing things against the God of gods; and he will succeed until the indignation is finished, for that which is decreed will be done.

Interpretation:
He is being described as Sunni Hadiths describe Dajjal.
Do you understand now why I am convinced that the Sunni Hadiths have been transmitted to us by the enemies of God, most likely rabbis and Christian monks? They took notice of this prophecy and manipulated the Sunnis into believing that a "Dajjal" would emerge in the End Times, coinciding with the return of "Jesus" (despite the fact that God has not even mentioned Jesus' return). They deliberately fostered this belief in the return of Jesus and linked it to the appearance of this Dajjal for a specific purpose. Their objective was to prevent Muslims from connecting the dots and realizing that this chapter is, in fact, referring to Mu'awiyah.
There's even Sunni Hadiths saying that the Dajjal would appear in the time of the companions, ironic enough.

He will not regard any Gods, prophet Muhammad or women:

Verse 37:

"He will show no regard for the gods of his ancestors or for the one desired by women, nor will he regard any god, but will exalt himself above them all."

Interpretation:
This verse has been mistranslated by all of them. The Hebrew verse states:

"ועל־אלהי אבתיו לא יבין ועל־חמדת נשים ועל־כל־אלוה לא יבין כי על־כל יתגדל:"

They have rendered "ועל־חמדת נשים" as "The one desired by women" while "חמדת" (HEMDAT) is a proper name in Hebrew, and not a noun. "Hemdat" (חמדת) is a Hebrew male first name (attestation) that is cognate with Mohammed/Ahmed. They have added the word "by" to make it "by women" while it is not even there in the Hebrew.
"Hemdat" here is of course referring to our prophet. He would not regard any God, not regard our prophet Ahmad/Muhammad, not regard women, and would exalt himself above all, just like the Dajjal is described in Sunni narrations:
The verse is actually literally saying:

"He will show no regard for the gods of his ancestors, Hemdat, women, nor any other god, but will exalt himself above all."

The word נָשִׁ֛ים (nā·šîm) in Hebrew simply means "women" in the plural form. The phrase "Hemdat Nashim" should not be combined, and even if it were, it would not translate to "Desired one by women." Hemdat is a proper name, while "Nashim" is a separate word, mentioned separately in the plural form.
This marks the end of part 3, and the remaining portion of this chapter consists of general statements. I am unsure if I will create a part 4, but we shall see.
Thank you for taking the time to read this, and please consider sharing it and liking it. May God bless you.
/ By your brother, Exion.

The world has gone mad.
Global pandemic. Civil protests. Riots. Inept leadership. Corruption. Propaganda. World powers shifting uneasily as tensions rise. World War III feels like it’s just one wrong move away.
And I’m trapped here in my crappy little apartment because of quarantine.
Well, not trapped exactly. I could go out and participate in socially distant activities, or join the protests downtown, but I’m too damn depressed to get off the sofa. With everything shut down, I’m currently laid-off temporarily and living on the last of my savings, which consists mostly of ramen and canned veggies. My current hobbies include selling everything I own for rent money, lying on a sofa that was abused by a fraternity back in the 80s, and distracting myself with a crappy smartphone that was outdated when I bought it three years ago. I’ve sold everything else. Television, game console, tablet, computer, and all my games. Material things don’t matter when you don’t have a place to store them.
“I’m not a loser,” I whisper to myself. “I’m not stupid. I’m a hard worker. I’m just stressed and depressed as fuck.”
A century ago I could have just headed out into the wilderness and been a prospector, panning for gold and silver in the hills. I could have hired out as a cowboy, riding the open range and herding the cattle for one of the big ranches. Or been a hired gun. Or a bounty hunter. Considering how desperate I am right now, I would probably fall into a gang of outlaws robbing stage coaches and banks, vanishing across the border to drink and gamble until the money was gone.
Good thing I’m not much of a drinker, I guess.
\Ding**
A text interrupts my idle contemplation of shadows on the ceiling. Lifting my crappy smartphone off my chest, I thumb open the message app. It’s a group text from my boss at iBox Co.
“Hey guys. I know this is a horrible way to deliver the news, but I gotta close the business. Thanks for all the hard work and good luck in the future.”
I drop the phone back onto my chest and it pulses faintly with the beating of my heart.
\Ding**
I check the new text. It’s from my mobile service provider.
“Your automatic bill pay has failed. Please update your account or call the service department.”
Well, duh. No job, no money. No money, no life. Rent due at the end of the week. Supposedly they can’t evict you during quarantine, but they said nothing about the land lord disconnecting the water and power. John down in apartment 2B has been living like a caveman for the last 3 weeks, stubbornly refusing to move out. I wonder if that’s how I’ll end up? Alone in the dark, cooking ramen over a candle.
\Ding**
\Ding**
\Ding**
A quiet rage builds in my gut. Bad news, bad news, bad news. Nothing but bad news and more bad news. Estranged from my divorced parents because I refused to pick sides. Kicked out of college for poor academic performance. Scholarship gone. Girlfriend gone. Job gone. Money gone.
Frustrated at my helplessness, I clench my fist around the phone and fling it behind me.
\Smash**
“Ah shit,” I grumble aloud, instantly regretting my impulsive action and rolling over to survey the damage.
The remains of a fancy framed mirror I had bought for a few bucks at an estate sale hung on the wall, smashed into pieces with my smartphone sticking through it like a ninja star. “How the heck did that happen?” I asked myself, staring in disbelief. I liked that mirror. It was one of the first non-essential purchases I had made after I moved in and I thought it gave the otherwise bare wall some needed character. Now it was shattered into pieces just like everything else in my life.
Crawling off the ratty sofa, I walked over to examine the damage. Pieces of thick glass hung from the frame like jagged teeth, reflecting my too-skinny body in a dozen slivers of reality. My cheap smartphone was embedded in the middle of the mirror and apparently halfway into the wall behind it. Prying away a few shards of glass to survey the damage, a strange pattern was revealed on the wood panel underneath the glass. Wriggling a larger piece loose cost me a nasty slice on my finger and I sucked on it while picking away the remainder of the glass. When everything was clear, my phone was revealed to be smashed through a silvery spiderweb of lines and symbols, apparently merged with the wall like a piece of modern art.
I tried to pull it loose with my good hand, but it was wedged in there tight. Gripping with both hands I tugged and twisted until it was slick with blood from my finger. “What the actual hell?” I said, peering at point where the phone merged with the wood backing of the mirror and the wall. I ran my fingers around the edge of the phone, trying to find where it was stuck and smearing the entire area with bloody fingerprints until it looked like a crime scene.
I gripped it again with both hands and began tugging.
\Ringtone**
My phone began to buzz and vibrate in my hand while the melody of a popular AOP song played. The strange silvery pattern my phone was embedded in lit up like a Christmas tree, glowing with thousands of colours that began chasing each other in time with the music. I instinctively jerked away, but my hands were stuck to the phone.
I couldn’t let go. My fingers were welded to the device! Panicked, I flopped around like a fish on a hook as the bluish light crawled over the phone and up my arms. Some force yanked me into the wall up to my elbows and I started screaming like a little girl with a wasp in her hair.
Then it pulled me completely into the wall.
I disintegrated into a cloud of artificial confetti, falling through synthetic colours and genetically modified sounds. Nothing made sense. The world was a boiling pot of salty madness and I was a shattered jar of elbow macaroni. Eternity passed in a cloud of steam.
“Ah, poor lost thing. What are you doing here?”
A soothing voice laid a foundation for my consciousness and I grabbed at it.
plehhhellephelpeeemeehelpmme
“You are near dissolution. I’ll do my best.”
Invisible fingers pushed and tugged and squeezed and formed the clay of my existence back into me. The last few months of my life flipped by, an embarrassing montage of manga, anime, Red Dead Redemption, and masturbation. Lots of masturbation.
“I’ve done everything I could. I’ll send you through your destination, or close to it. Your kind is not meant to be here without a guardian, remember that.”
Glass shattered into a million fragments as I emerged from that dark realm and tumbled across the ground.
I sucked in a deep breath, choking on soot and the distinct aroma of bird shit.
When the world stopped whirling around me, I opened my eyes. Above me were burnt rafters covered in bird shit and the remains of a roof. Sunlight painted one soot-covered stone wall in the golden hues of a summer afternoon. After a moment, I realised that I felt pretty good. Really good. Like I could run a marathon. Climbing to my feet, I wiped my grimy hands on my shirt. The back was probably a ruin of shit and soot already, so keeping the front clean didn’t make sense.
The room was a ruin. A fire had obviously raged through here some time ago. A wood chair was collapsed in a corner near a fireplace, along with what appeared to be the remains of a table. Shattered bits of glass were scattered all around a large ornate standing mirror frame, the one that I had apparently exited from. A large mound of mushrooms and ferns grew in another corner on what was possibly a bed at one time. Behind me a fire ravaged door hung on blackened timbers.
*System Restart\*
I blinked at the text hanging in the air.

My best friend is really attractive. She usually goes for attractive guys, but her current boyfriend is the opposite of that.
We like to call him Benny Blanco. For people who don’t know, Selena’s bf is Benny Blanco, who is super unattractive. She has been getting a lot of flack from the girlies because he is just no who we thought she’d be into. I mean, look at him, lol.
Same with my best friend. Look, I’m sure he’s a nice person. But I don’t know how he expects to keep her when she is everything and he’s just not.
I was with my mom and a few of our friends. We showed her a picture of my bff’s guy and she immediately started pretend vomiting. My mom is crazy and super fun. We were also drinking and bad decisions were made.
She joked she would comment on her instagram and ask why he looked like that. My best friend posted a picture of him and my mom kept joking about funny things she would comment.
But she actually hit send. She said, “his teeth messed up and he not cute.” We did say that was too far. But not gonna lie, we were also dying laughing because 1) we were drunk 2) that is an extremely out of pocket thing to say. If you were there, you would be laughing too.
But now my bff is mad at me. She blocked my mom and once she realized we were all together she blamed me and the rest of our friends too. I told her we told my mom it was fucked up to send, but she doesn't believe it.
She said we were judging her relationship. I said it was a few jokes, we are happy for her. But she’s mad at me. She’s throwing our 10+ years friendship over a man. AITA?

For the RSVP link for the campus-wide commencement, there was an option asking if we're attending both campus-wide and departmental ceremonies, and I clicked campus-wide only. Now, I'm regretting my option, and want to attend the computer science ceremony. Has there been a link or any update for the CS ceremony? The only thing i got was to upload pictures.

The title says it all. I’m 20 (21 in 2 weeks), he was 21.
He moved across the country back in October. A few days ago, he’d gone missing for a day, and we were able to get his location. He was in the woods, and we couldn’t find his gun. The police arrived, and confirmed identity with his wallet. He hadn’t sent any of us a text, no calls, no warnings. One morning I woke up to get ready for work, and then he was gone.
I broke down when hearing the news. I’ve never heard sounds come out of me like that before. You always see posts like that, and think, “yeah, but not me. My friend wouldn’t do that.”
But then it happens. He was depressed for a long time. He’d had attempts, but had never owned a gun until recently. We should have seen the signs.
I flew across the country today to get his things, and bring them back to his family in my state. We were hoping to find something, a final message. We want to check his iCloud for some kind of note, but his phone is with the police, who won’t release it to anyone but family.
I dug through everything in his room. I opened drawer after drawer, file after file on his computer. We tried everything to get into his iCloud. But we need his damn phone.
Until, I looked in a drawer, and moved a shirt. I saw a composite journal, the black and white ones you’d have in school.
He left a very short letter in the journal, saying he loved us and “couldn’t fix these feelings of disappointment”. He was financially destroyed, and it was weighing on him having to ask for funds. I don’t think he realized we’d give him the world, if it meant he kept pushing on.
I sent it to his family, as we all cried together over the phone. Going through his room, I found so many things of his. I truly was able to see his childish side in its brightest light - SpongeBob Lego sets, hot wheels, his resumes that seemed so silly.
I feel destroyed. I’ve been doing so much to inform everyone. I’m the only one here getting his things. I can’t help but see these things, and picture my best friend, hopeless and afraid in the woods. Scared, and tired.
I miss him so much. I can’t stop crying. I feel such a heavy weight on my shoulders, and I don’t know how I can be myself after this.
If anyone has any advice or experience, I need it. I’ve built an album with 600 photos/videos, and I’m not even a 10th of the way through everything.
I just want him back. I love you, brother. Always remember that.

i downloaded chat RTX successfully , but it wont run , I get the error of
httpx.ConnectError: [SSL: CERTIFICATE_VERIFY_FAILED] certificate verify failed: unable to get local issuer certificate (_ssl.c:1007)
and here what does it look like in the web:
and here what look like in app cmd

This site can’t be reached

127.0.0.1 refused to connect.
Try:

• Checking the connection
• [Checking the proxy and the firewall](chrome-error://chromewebdata/#buttons)

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127.0.0.1 refused to connect.
Try:

• Checking the connection
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hope someone can help, Thanks
Environment path found: C:\Users\User\AppData\Local\NVIDIA\ChatRTX\env_nvd_rag
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"engine_build_command": "trtllm-build --checkpoint_dir %checkpoints_local_dir% --output_dir %engine_dir% --gpt_attention_plugin float16 --gemm_plugin float16 --max_batch_size 1 --max_input_len 3072 --max_output_len 1024 --context_fmha=enable --paged_kv_cache=disable --remove_input_padding=disable",
"engine_dir": "engine"
},
"metadata": {
"engine": "rank0.engine",
"max_new_tokens": 1024,
"max_input_token": 7168,
"temperature": 0.1,
"prompt_template": "Default"
},
"model_info": "LlaMa 2 is a large language AI model capable of generating text and code in response to prompts License ",
"model_license": " License ",
"model_size": "6.8GB"
},
{
"name": "ChatGLM 3 6B int4 (Supports Chinese)",
"id": "chatglm3_model",
"ngc_model_name": "nvidia/chatglm3-6b-chat-int4:1.0",
"is_downloaded_required": true,
"downloaded": false,
"is_installation_required": true,
"setup_finished": false,
"min_gpu_memory": 8,
"should_show_in_UI": true,
"prerequisite": {
"checkpoints_files": [
"config.json",
"rank0.safetensors",
"license.txt"
],
"tokenizer_ngc_dir": "Tokenizer",
"tokenizer_files": {
"config": "config.json",
"model": "tokenizer.model",
"tokenizer_config": "tokenizer_config.json"
},
"checkpoints_local_dir": "model_checkpoints",
"tokenizer_local_dir": "tokenizer",
"engine_build_command": "trtllm-build --checkpoint_dir %checkpoints_local_dir% --output_dir %engine_dir% --gemm_plugin float16 --max_batch_size 1 --max_input_len 7168 --max_output_len 1024",
"engine_dir": "engine"
},
"metadata": {
"engine": "rank0.engine",
"max_new_tokens": 1024,
"max_input_token": 7168,
"temperature": 0.1
},
"model_info": "ChatGLM-6B is an open bilingual language model based on General Language Model framework, with 6.2 billion parameters License ",
"model_license": " License ",
"model_size": "3.8GB"
},
{
"name": "Gemma 7B int4",
"id": "Gemma_model",
"ngc_model_name": "nvidia/llama/gemma-7b-int4-rtx:1.1",
"is_downloaded_required": true,
"downloaded": false,
"is_installation_required": true,
"setup_finished": false,
"min_gpu_memory": 16,
"should_show_in_UI": false,
"prerequisite": {
"checkpoints_files": [
"config.json",
"rank0.safetensors",
"Prohibited_use_policy.txt",
"license.txt",
"Notice.txt"
],
"tokenizer_ngc_dir": "Gemma7b_hf_tokenizer",
"tokenizer_files": {
"vocab_file": "tmp_vocab.model"
},
"checkpoints_local_dir": "model_checkpoints",
"vocab_local_dir": "tokenizer",
"engine_build_command": "trtllm-build --checkpoint_dir %checkpoints_local_dir% --gemm_plugin float16 --gpt_attention_plugin float16 --max_batch_size 1 --max_input_len 4096 --max_output_len 1024 --output_dir %engine_dir%",
"engine_dir": "engine"
},
"metadata": {
"engine": "rank0.engine",
"max_new_tokens": 1024,
"max_input_token": 7168,
"temperature": 0.1
},
"model_info": "Gemma-7B is a 7B parameter model from Gemma family of models from Google License ",
"model_license": " License ",
"model_size": "6.6GB"
},
{
"name": "CLIP",
"id": "clip_model",
"hf_model_name": "openai/clip-vit-large-patch14-336",
"is_downloaded_required": true,
"downloaded": false,
"download_link": "https ://huggingface.co/openai/clip-vit-large-patch14-336/resolve/main",
"is_installation_required": false,
"setup_finished": false,
"min_gpu_memory": 8,
"should_show_in_UI": true,
"prerequisite": {
"checkpoints_files": [
"README.md",
"config.json",
"merges.txt",
"preprocessor_config.json",
"pytorch_model.bin",
"special_tokens_map.json",
"tokenizer.json",
"tokenizer_config.json",
"vocab.json"
],
"checkpoints_local_dir": "clip_model"
},
"metadata": {},
"model_info": "CLIP is a multi-modal vision and language model used for image-text similarity and for zero-shot image classification License ",
"model_license": " License ",
"model_size": "1.5GB"
}
],
"selected": "Mistral 7B int4",
"enable_asr": true,
"supported_asr": [
{
"name": "Whisper Medium Int8",
"installed": true,
"metadata": {
"encoder_engine": "whisper_encoder_float16_tp1_rank0.engine",
"decoder_engine": "whisper_decoder_float16_tp1_rank0.engine",
"model_path": "model\\whisper\\whisper_medium_int8_engine",
"assets_path": "model\\whisper\\whisper_assets"
}
}
]
},
"sample_questions": [
{
"query": "How does NVIDIA ACE generate emotional responses?"
},
{
"query": "What is Portal prelude RTX?"
},
{
"query": "What is important about Half Life 2 RTX?"
},
{
"query": "When is the launch date for Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart on PC?"
}
],
"sample_questions_chinese": [
{
"query": "NVIDIA ACE是如何生成富有情感的回复的？"
},
{
"query": "传送门：序曲是什么？"
},
{
"query": "半条命 2 RTX版有什么重要意义？"
},
{
"query": "瑞奇与叮当：时空跳转何时会在PC平台发布？"
}
],
"sample_questions_clip": [
{
"query": "Pictures of bicycles"
},
{
"query": "Pictures of toys"
},
{
"query": "Pictures of dinosaurs"
},
{
"query": "Pictures of computer"
}
],
"dataset": {
"sources": [
"directory",
"nodataset"
],
"selected": "directory",
"path": "dataset",
"path_chinese": "chinese_dataset",
"path_clip": "images_dataset",
"isRelative": true
},
"strings": {
"directory": "Folder Path",
"nodataset": "AI model default"
}
}
[TensorRT-LLM] TensorRT-LLM version: 0.9.0
Privileges of app process: ['SeChangeNotifyPrivilege']
C:\Users\User\AppData\Local\NVIDIA\ChatRTX\env_nvd_rag\lib\site-packages\langchain\chat_models\__init__.py:31: LangChainDeprecationWarning: Importing chat models from langchain is deprecated. Importing from langchain will no longer be supported as of langchain==0.2.0. Please import from langchain-community instead:
`from langchain_community.chat_models import ChatAnyscale`.
To install langchain-community run `pip install -U langchain-community`.
warnings.warn(
C:\Users\User\AppData\Local\NVIDIA\ChatRTX\env_nvd_rag\lib\site-packages\langchain\chat_models\__init__.py:31: LangChainDeprecationWarning: Importing chat models from langchain is deprecated. Importing from langchain will no longer be supported as of langchain==0.2.0. Please import from langchain-community instead:
`from langchain_community.chat_models import ChatOpenAI`.
To install langchain-community run `pip install -U langchain-community`.
warnings.warn(
C:\Users\User\AppData\Local\NVIDIA\ChatRTX\env_nvd_rag\lib\site-packages\langchain\embeddings\__init__.py:29: LangChainDeprecationWarning: Importing embeddings from langchain is deprecated. Importing from langchain will no longer be supported as of langchain==0.2.0. Please import from langchain-community instead:
`from langchain_community.embeddings import HuggingFaceBgeEmbeddings`.
To install langchain-community run `pip install -U langchain-community`.
warnings.warn(
C:\Users\User\AppData\Local\NVIDIA\ChatRTX\env_nvd_rag\lib\site-packages\langchain\embeddings\__init__.py:29: LangChainDeprecationWarning: Importing embeddings from langchain is deprecated. Importing from langchain will no longer be supported as of langchain==0.2.0. Please import from langchain-community instead:
`from langchain_community.embeddings import HuggingFaceEmbeddings`.
To install langchain-community run `pip install -U langchain-community`.
warnings.warn(
C:\Users\User\AppData\Local\NVIDIA\ChatRTX\env_nvd_rag\lib\site-packages\langchain\llms\__init__.py:548: LangChainDeprecationWarning: Importing LLMs from langchain is deprecated. Importing from langchain will no longer be supported as of langchain==0.2.0. Please import from langchain-community instead:
`from langchain_community.llms import AI21`.
To install langchain-community run `pip install -U langchain-community`.
warnings.warn(
C:\Users\User\AppData\Local\NVIDIA\ChatRTX\env_nvd_rag\lib\site-packages\langchain\llms\__init__.py:548: LangChainDeprecationWarning: Importing LLMs from langchain is deprecated. Importing from langchain will no longer be supported as of langchain==0.2.0. Please import from langchain-community instead:
`from langchain_community.llms import Cohere`.
To install langchain-community run `pip install -U langchain-community`.
warnings.warn(
C:\Users\User\AppData\Local\NVIDIA\ChatRTX\env_nvd_rag\lib\site-packages\langchain\llms\__init__.py:548: LangChainDeprecationWarning: Importing LLMs from langchain is deprecated. Importing from langchain will no longer be supported as of langchain==0.2.0. Please import from langchain-community instead:
`from langchain_community.llms import FakeListLLM`.
To install langchain-community run `pip install -U langchain-community`.
warnings.warn(
C:\Users\User\AppData\Local\NVIDIA\ChatRTX\env_nvd_rag\lib\site-packages\langchain\llms\__init__.py:548: LangChainDeprecationWarning: Importing LLMs from langchain is deprecated. Importing from langchain will no longer be supported as of langchain==0.2.0. Please import from langchain-community instead:
`from langchain_community.llms import OpenAI`.
To install langchain-community run `pip install -U langchain-community`.
warnings.warn(
Using the persisted value form dataset_vector_embedding
Open HTTP s://127.0.0.1:48710?cookie=48e206cf-1b47-40a3-a517-ff7f0223f1ed&__theme=dark in browser to start ChatRTX
Running on local URL: HTTP s://127.0.0.1:48710
Traceback (most recent call last):
File "C:\Users\User\AppData\Local\NVIDIA\ChatRTX\env_nvd_rag\lib\site-packages\httpx\_transports\default.py", line 69, in map_httpcore_exceptions
yield
File "C:\Users\User\AppData\Local\NVIDIA\ChatRTX\env_nvd_rag\lib\site-packages\httpx\_transports\default.py", line 233, in handle_request
resp = self._pool.handle_request(req)
File "C:\Users\User\AppData\Local\NVIDIA\ChatRTX\env_nvd_rag\lib\site-packages\httpcore\_sync\connection_pool.py", line 216, in handle_request
raise exc from None
File "C:\Users\User\AppData\Local\NVIDIA\ChatRTX\env_nvd_rag\lib\site-packages\httpcore\_sync\connection_pool.py", line 196, in handle_request
response = connection.handle_request(
File "C:\Users\User\AppData\Local\NVIDIA\ChatRTX\env_nvd_rag\lib\site-packages\httpcore\_sync\connection.py", line 99, in handle_request
raise exc
File "C:\Users\User\AppData\Local\NVIDIA\ChatRTX\env_nvd_rag\lib\site-packages\httpcore\_sync\connection.py", line 76, in handle_request
stream = self._connect(request)
File "C:\Users\User\AppData\Local\NVIDIA\ChatRTX\env_nvd_rag\lib\site-packages\httpcore\_sync\connection.py", line 154, in _connect
stream = stream.start_tls(**kwargs)
File "C:\Users\User\AppData\Local\NVIDIA\ChatRTX\env_nvd_rag\lib\site-packages\httpcore\_backends\sync.py", line 152, in start_tls
with map_exceptions(exc_map):
File "C:\Users\User\AppData\Local\NVIDIA\ChatRTX\env_nvd_rag\lib\contextlib.py", line 153, in __exit__
self.gen.throw(typ, value, traceback)
File "C:\Users\User\AppData\Local\NVIDIA\ChatRTX\env_nvd_rag\lib\site-packages\httpcore\_exceptions.py", line 14, in map_exceptions
raise to_exc(exc) from exc
httpcore.ConnectError: [SSL: CERTIFICATE_VERIFY_FAILED] certificate verify failed: unable to get local issuer certificate (_ssl.c:1007)
The above exception was the direct cause of the following exception:
Traceback (most recent call last):
File "D:\chatrtx\CRTX\RAG\trt-llm-rag-windows-ChatRTX_0.3\app.py", line 706, in
interface.render()
File "D:\chatrtx\CRTX\RAG\trt-llm-rag-windows-ChatRTX_0.3\ui\user_interface.py", line 426, in render
interface.launch(
File "C:\Users\User\AppData\Local\NVIDIA\ChatRTX\env_nvd_rag\lib\site-packages\gradio\blocks.py", line 2209, in launch
httpx.get(
File "C:\Users\User\AppData\Local\NVIDIA\ChatRTX\env_nvd_rag\lib\site-packages\httpx\_api.py", line 198, in get
return request(
File "C:\Users\User\AppData\Local\NVIDIA\ChatRTX\env_nvd_rag\lib\site-packages\httpx\_api.py", line 106, in request
return client.request(
File "C:\Users\User\AppData\Local\NVIDIA\ChatRTX\env_nvd_rag\lib\site-packages\httpx\_client.py", line 827, in request
return self.send(request, auth=auth, follow_redirects=follow_redirects)
File "C:\Users\User\AppData\Local\NVIDIA\ChatRTX\env_nvd_rag\lib\site-packages\httpx\_client.py", line 914, in send
response = self._send_handling_auth(
File "C:\Users\User\AppData\Local\NVIDIA\ChatRTX\env_nvd_rag\lib\site-packages\httpx\_client.py", line 942, in _send_handling_auth
response = self._send_handling_redirects(
File "C:\Users\User\AppData\Local\NVIDIA\ChatRTX\env_nvd_rag\lib\site-packages\httpx\_client.py", line 979, in _send_handling_redirects
response = self._send_single_request(request)
File "C:\Users\User\AppData\Local\NVIDIA\ChatRTX\env_nvd_rag\lib\site-packages\httpx\_client.py", line 1015, in _send_single_request
response = transport.handle_request(request)
File "C:\Users\User\AppData\Local\NVIDIA\ChatRTX\env_nvd_rag\lib\site-packages\httpx\_transports\default.py", line 232, in handle_request
with map_httpcore_exceptions():
File "C:\Users\User\AppData\Local\NVIDIA\ChatRTX\env_nvd_rag\lib\contextlib.py", line 153, in __exit__
self.gen.throw(typ, value, traceback)
File "C:\Users\User\AppData\Local\NVIDIA\ChatRTX\env_nvd_rag\lib\site-packages\httpx\_transports\default.py", line 86, in map_httpcore_exceptions
raise mapped_exc(message) from exc
httpx.ConnectError: [SSL: CERTIFICATE_VERIFY_FAILED] certificate verify failed: unable to get local issuer certificate (_ssl.c:1007)
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I think it circulated on iFunny for a while in the 2010s. It was a set of two images. The first image was of a photographer set up in the open cargo area of a plane while in flight, taking a picture of a jet flying close behind the plane. The caption was something about the photographer asking the jet pilot if he could get a little bit closer. The pilot responded with “how close do you want me?” and the photographer answered with “how close can you get?” The second image had the jet significantly closer. The jet pilot may have also had a thumb up in the second image. I’m reasonably confident in the other details though.

Oh, very long post. Sorry.
Hello, everyone! I know it’s been a while. Being completely honest with you, I am not okay… well, I’m feeling better now. I’ve been feeling horrible, hella anxious, and, yeah, depressed. I don’t even know how to start this post or how to explain what has happened. Maybe it’s really nothing, but it took a toll on my mental health.
Thank you for all your comments and messages. For real, thank you for your concern. It wasn’t my intention to worry you all, but yeah, I wasn’t having a great time. I’m still fighting against my own demons, but it’s all better now. So, thank you, really. I appreciate it so much. I wish we all could go out for a coffee in real life or something.
I’ll let you know what has happened.
A lot of things happened around Mother’s Day, and it brought up old feelings and bad impulses against myself that I had left long in the past. There was a day when I simply didn’t want to exist anymore, to say it kindly. I know my hormones are not being helpful, and the only feeling I can trust right now is my love for hubby and baby and our upcoming little girls. I honestly don’t know what I would do without them. They are my entire world and universe. They simply save me. And I need to be strong for these babies, they are not doing so well. Maybe that’s also part of what made me feel so down like this.
I was already feeling down a few days before Mother’s Day and didn’t feel like celebrating. I know my mom had betrayed me and done unforgivable things up to that point, but I couldn’t help but feel sad because… well, I no longer have a mom. I asked the aunties and grauntie not to acknowledge the day for me, and they understood. Grauntie did call me early in the morning, and it made me sob hard, we talked for about an hour, so go figure. Hubby and I got her a big gift to show our appreciation and gratitude because he says she has also stood as a mother figure for him during these chaotic months. Oh, yea, grauntie is a great woman, and she laughed so much about her nickname, btw, she loves it. Baby calls her that now, well “grantie.” Aunties started saying happy mother’s day the next day lol.
Anyway, hubby didn’t let the day pass for me. He brought me breakfast in bed, he cooked all day, and since we decided to stay home, he brought healthy junk food (approved by my doctors, he made sure about that) for us to stay in bed, or on the couch, watching movies, Bluey, and a marathon of my shitty show that he doesn’t like (but he enjoys in secret lol). He gave me some presents and flowers that baby picked herself. I don’t know when this man took the time to also help baby make a craft for me without me noticing. It was very cute. We decided to stay home, turn the lights off, and stay upstairs pretending we weren’t really there. We both couldn’t help but be concerned and a bit anxious about ILs showing up. We stayed locked upstairs just resting, snuggling, and cuddling.
I will try to summarize what happened when they showed up.
Baby was taking a nap in her room, and we were into our own stuff when they interrupted. We tried to ignore them, but MIL kept insisting, saying she knew we were home. She kept ringing the bell and then knocking on the door. They claimed they were visiting us because we couldn’t attend her reunion. It was only MIL and SIL (not beast SIL), and they were carrying bowls with food. Later I noticed it was only food they know I am allergic to or that I don’t like. After some minutes, we decided to just get rid of them. Hubby changed and went downstairs to warn them he was calling the police (he did that for proof that he asked them to leave, knowing they were not going to go away). MIL was very calm and kept saying shit, but hubby didn’t engage in her conversation. Important information: she asked a lot about me and baby, about our safety. I stayed upstairs, and peeking through the window, I noticed their car was parked on the other side of the street, out of the range of our door cam. Fucking creepy BIL was inside, I guess waiting for them.
I picked up my phone to take a picture of him and I had some unread texts from good SIL warning us ILs were coming and saying things like “be careful,” blah blah. She also said good BIL was heading over here so he could help take them out of our place, I guess. I gotta give points in favor of BIL because he stood up for hubby and even called their mother a liar.
So, we called the police on them, but they also called the police on us, on hubby. Fucking idiots. Fucking MIL. They called the police on hubby saying they believed there was a case of domestic violence happening in our house. They said we didn’t open the door and they were scared because they suspected I’ve been in danger and they hadn’t heard my voice or baby inside. To this point, we are not sure who made the call, but I believe it was creeypy BIL. Hubby had to open the door to talk to the officers, I also had to go out because they wanted to speak to me. Mind you, I was so stressed and just wanted to help hubby with the bullshit that I didn’t realize I was only wearing a top and leggings because, mind you again, I was comfy in my house before they decided to arrive. So, yea, they saw my belly and they officially know that I am pregnant. I, somehow, feel so violated by them knowing. Ugh, fucking idiot creepy BIL’s face and smirk and his eyes all over me still give me the chills. I want to believe he only does it because he knows it frightens me. Good BIL had arrived at this point too, so he also saw me but his reaction was the most normal of all. I guess he just got sad. I know he wanted to get close to me but he didn’t dare. Good, I guess.
A female officer separated me from the drama and asked me a bunch of questions in private. I brought her inside the house because baby was still sleeping upstairs. She kept glaring around, like looking for something suspicious, I suppose. The other officer talked with hubby and with a neighbor and he very soon concluded the accusations were all bullshit. They just asked to check on baby because MIL kept insisting. We had to explain that baby was actually her grandkid because she kept asking about her daughter, I just wanted to punch her in the face. I went to pick baby up, she was still asleep, and the cop I was talking with was nice enough to keep both of us inside the house. Baby ended up waking up and crying with all the trouble from outside, anyway. MIL heard her crying and she lost her calm, started to raise her voice. I couldn’t control myself and I poked my head out and told MIL that of course, baby was crying and it was all her fault, and I called her a bitch 🙄 This led to a verbal fight, just imagine everyone involved… and the cops. SIL was crying. I stayed inside but close enough to the door because I was worried about hubby. I overheard him asking if it was done and if he could go inside with us. They were leaving, officers were making them go away but MIL couldn’t just leave without causing more distress and told hubby she wished I bleed out and die while giving birth and that she hopes my baby is not his (because they changed the game, now I am the cheater). I instinctively opened the door to stop hubby from reacting but he was just there standing and staring at her. Ok, background: I had preeclampsia when baby was born, then after being sent home I got very ill and had to be rushed to the hospital because I got an infection. Hubby and everyone got super worried when I had to go back to the hospital. It was bad. Hubby thought the worst and he obviously talked with MIL about it, back at the time so yeah, she knew where to hurt him. Hubby said to good BIL something like “yes, this is the family you keep choosing.” He was like in shock. Hubby and I just went back inside and we hugged. Good BIL tried to talk to us but we ignored him, I know he was upset. He recently sent me a text I haven’t answered back. I have seen hubby sad and vulnerable, but the only time I’ve seen him actually cry was when his father passed away. This time he cried too and couldn’t let us go an inch away from him. I held back my tears. We were very jumpy and uncomfortable so we took some blankets and went to sleep in the other house. There’s no furniture, no lights, and no water yet in my dad’s house but it was better to know we were nowhere to be found. It was like camping for baby, she even asked for vampire stories that we invented for her right there. Then, hubby and I just hugged and cried our eyes out to sleep. I was simply angry and sad and upset that they took away our peace. I cried because this bitch keeps hurting my family, because they are making us run away from our own house, from wverything we have built and for what!? I am thankful we have my dad’s house to escape but it brings me bad memories and I also got a bit triggered that night, I guess. We talked a lot that night and we came to the same conclusion: the only thing that matters is that we have each other and we will never let them win.
No, it wasn’t enough for a RO. Police didn’t want to try for charges because all they saw was a family drama, which it was if you see it as an isolated incident. No, they didn’t go against the beats RO. We told and showed and give everythign to our lawyer.
Then my mom happened. I had a few voicemails from her, and I was weak, so I listened to them. This happened the next day. I waited for hubby so I wouldn’t have to listen to them alone. This was the biggest mistake of my life. We planned to have a nice dinner at home to save Mother’s Day and as an excuse to have a date but I ruined it all. I don’t know why I listened to all of them. She started all calm, victimizing herself but calm. She said happy Mother's Day to me, started to talk about baby, about me, and about my brother. She said she is very sad to be a mother without her kids. She said it would be easier if we were dead (yes, she said that), she would cope better with that truth. It escalated with each voicemail, to the point where she blamed me for what happened with her POS boyfriend and me. I had never heard her say something like this to me while growing up. Never. She claims she’s now all lonely because of me. She said she should have aborted me when she had the chance, as my dad suggested. This… I made me go numb. She accused me of seducing this man and that’s why he fell for me. Only thing I can think is that this POS has been manipulating her, idk but it hurt like hell. She told me that I should have stopped him. She blamed me too because, after that incident, she had lost all opportunities to recover her relationship with my dad. She then basically said our dad never really loved me and my brother, and that’s why he left and never came back. I started to spiral and, well, I barely remember my dad since they divorced. He came back when everything exploded, but before that… I don’t really have memories. I don’t know, she made me question a lot of things. Her tone was calm and sweet, which made it worse. She didn’t use the words or phrasing I am using right now either, her discourse made sense, this is basically what she meant. Of course, she also called me a bad mom too, and I couldn’t help but think about all the things good SIL said about baby and how I didn’t notice it. I started to blame myself for the condition of my baby twins. I am not a bad mom, I know that, but it got me right there. I thought about baby being bullied by her cousins, about MIL throwing up the food I packed for her right in front of her, about our little baby eating food from the floor and trembling because she was frightened. I can’t take out of my mind the image of baby trembling. And I cried as I hadn’t cried in a while. And then I started to remember a lot of other things about my life. I questioned myself again if my mom ever really loved us because growing up, it felt like she did, and I was so grateful I had my mom with me because she was by my side all the time after the POS happened. She was there when I started to struggle in my teens, when I wanted to die, when I started to hurt myself. My dad was there too, and I have beautiful memories with him, he stood for us, I became really close to him, he helped us a lot during that time, but there are a lot of blank spaces where he’s not around. He got another girlfriend, and that time he stayed close to us in the same city but he stopped visiting. Until we went to college, he got together with his current wife, and flew away. He was there if we ever needed money, he paid for our education, but I never reached out to him asking for any other type of help. We barely talked, I tell you he didn’t even knew hubby or baby. To be fair, he was comming over for our wedding but we had to cancel it because of covid. I kept spiraling about it. I got tangled in my mom’s words. I remembered the POS boyfriends I had and how I let them mistreat me, do whatever they wanted to do with me. I let that happen, but I now realize my mom was comfortable with it. I got over that and stopped letting it happen because of the aunties and therapy. Not my proudest moment, but I broke my phone after listening to all her audios.
My train of thought ended up the same: I am so, so thankful I met hubby, and the only thing that matters is that we have each other. Hubby and baby and the twins are the only things that kept me alive these days. They are my world. Still, I was/am? dealing with urges to hurt myself. It’s alright when I am with baby, it’s alright when I am with hubby, but night time and the moment I open my eyes in the morning… it has been tough. My mom put me in a very bad place. I let her put me in a very bad place again, but it will be the last time. She won’t take the good from me. No way. Hubby says she’s trying to isolate me and he might be right but she won’t get it.
Hubby says I should talk with my dad. I’ve been very distant with him lately, and I know he can feel it. I want to talk with him too about this, but I don’t even know what to say. I miss the aunties, I’ve been distant with them too. Last weekend, hubby and I went out to eat with one of them (the auntie that wrote the text when I told them I’m pregnant) and her husband. It was nice, we had fun. I’m telling them it is two girls this week. I didn’t want to tell them before because I am really scared about my babies. They are a bit smaller than they should be, and even if they are just supposed to be small babies, it worries me as this is not so good for twins. Also, they suspect baby B has a heart condition :( I told this to the auntie, she’s the only one of the group that knows about all the difficulties of my pregnancy, and it helps a lot that she knows. I can’t help to be worried, but I can be positive and happy and excited for them. I have to be positive and happy and excited for them. I know the love aunties will give them even in my womb is much needed now. And hubby and I are doing and will do whatever it takes to keep them safe.
So, I said fuckyoumom and changed my mood, Hubby was worried because we really don’t have ANYTHING for the twins, and we are also in the process of moving. He had tried to convinced me to start looking for stuff to clear my mind but I wasn’t in the mood. Well, we finally started to look for cribs (very difficult task tbh) and we bought their first onesies :) I’m letting the aunties shop for them too now (they’ve been insisting a lot lol) and it is very funny when they start sending pictures of plushies or toys or clothes and asking if they should buy everything x2 (I love them because they keep thinking about the big sister). They are still trying to win points to be the godmothers lmao. I called grauntie last week and apologized for not being so communicative lately, and she started to come over again during the mornings, she’s been helping me with house shores and with my feelings. This has also helped hubby a lot because he was so worried when I was home alone. I cried so much with grauntie about my mom, and she showed me some of her Facebook posts. I just wish she would stop posting baby’s pictures. Grauntie also encouraged me to talk to my dad and yea, I will. And we went out to look for baby stuff together. She also knows about my pregnancy problems, but she’s confident we all will be alright.
The most important thing of all: we told baby she’s going to be a big sister :) She believed my belly was growing because I ate a watermelon seed lol If you want to know her reaction, I’ll make another post about it because I don’t want to mix it with all the shit above.
We ended up having a late Mother’s Day (also a pretext to be close to each other) the next Sunday after the actual day. It was nice and it cheered me up. It was a surprise from hubby.
My car is all fixed now and bills were sent to the beast family but they haven’t paid. We have the RO but the idea of them still scares me a bit from time to time. We’ve been calm these days at home but we have been going to visit the other house from time to time to get used to it. We’ve been planning where to place our furniture and how to decorate just to clear our minds. Hubby said maybe we will be able to start moving in a week and a half or two complete weeks. Yup, we’re moving even if we only have our bed there. I have mixed feelings about it but I know it’s for the best.
What his family and my mom don’t realize is that their bullshit only makes hubby and me stronger as a couple. He relies on me and I rely on him, we don’t fall. We always come to the same conclusion that we are simply meant to be together and for our kids. I can feel how our love and respect to each other grows stronger. And I am holding tight to this. As I said before, the only feeling I can really trust right now is my love for my little (and growing) family. The love they give me is something I have never doubt, not even in my darkest moments. I still have urges from time to time, I feel anxious and sometimes I can’t sleep, as right now, but all this love keeps me sane within my not so sane moments. I’m alright, I’m getting better (also yes, I’m going to therapy and having more sessions than usual).
I know I always say this but I can’t be thankful enough for hubby… You know? Hubby always says that I saved him, but I believe it is the opposite.
We’re going to be alright. I have always known that.
And I’m back hehe

Spain, Norway, and Ireland lead this ridiculous joke. There is a vital rule of statehood: there must be a functioning government that exercises control over the territory and population. So, do they treat it as a functioning government? Recognizing Palestine as a state means recognizing Hamas as a legal political party and the legal government of Palestine, and the Hamas terrorists as the legal national defense force.
Furthermore, being accepted into international organizations like the United Nations can be an indicator of statehood. By this criterion, those UN member countries are willing to engage diplomatically with terrorist organizations and accept terrorists as diplomats settling in their countries.
I can already imagine a funny picture. At the next Olympic Games, when the Palestine team enters, the broadcast might be like, "Let's welcome the Palestine athletes; they are former terrorists, but our love has transformed them into good people." At the next World Cup match, when the Palestine team plays against the Israel team, all the audience hisses at the Israeli players, shouting "Shame on you" throughout the whole game. Moreover, the referees, who had participated in pro-Palestine protests before, turn a blind eye to dirty fouls from the Palestine team and give three penalties to Palestine.
According to their recognized criteria, why not recognize Kurdistan? Turkey's actions against the Kurds seem similar to the conflict between Israel and Palestine. Perhaps if ISIS had not attacked Europe, only operated in the Middle East, and portrayed themselves as victims, they might have been recognized as a state.

This town is a hotspot. (post deleted by the time I got to it)
https://www.reddit.com/Paranormal/comments/1d2szgj/what_to_do_when_nothing_else_works_help/
What to do when nothing else works? (Help)May 28th 2024, 20:03, by whiskeyhurricanes5
Hi all, this is my first post here so I hope I'm doing it correct and forgive me for the length.
First, I want to establish some things.
1) we've lived in this home for 20 years, we're the first owners in what was a new development at the time.
2) were religious and it's been blessed+mass had several times (prayers, holy water, crosses, holy medals, the whole religious nine yards)
3) during some renovation years ago we found scorched earth over a large location and realize at one point a fire was had on the land
4) recently a friend who's also a historian was able to bring some information to light about the land we're on and the fact that it was actually part of a war happening between several different native tribes over 2 specific things that are on/close to this area and that this area of land was likely burial ground due to the available history about the war that happened
5) I'm a very science and fact based person. Although I've grown up religious, I find myself to be someone who is evidence and science based and I believe strongly that the most likely explanation is often the cause, I wouldn't consider myself to be easily influenced by the unexplained.
***I would ALSO like to add that our neighbors over the years (as neighbors have moved and new ones have come in) have all experienced paranormal events in their own respective homes, it’s not just ours but specifically seems to be this area. How can different people- who aren’t necessarily even friends or talk to each other on a regular basis- all experience similar or unexplained phenomenon.
I know you can only take me on my word here, but I promise, I wouldn't have come to the conclusion that my house is so f*cking haunted if there was ANY other explanation. I also have witnesses that aren't related to me who have experienced things and pictures/videos of things we can't explain that have gone into solidifying my belief.
Things have gotten worse in the last 3 months and we’re exhausted. There’s construction going on around our area and they’re making a lot of big renovations/digging up ground and I believe there has to be some correlation.
Now that you have some context/back story, I'll continue.
Things started to happen in this area almost immediately after moving in, almost 20 years ago.
The things that have occurred are
•Apparitions of a woman and young boy (she seems to be the most active as she’s often seen peering around corners or standing just out of the line of vision)
• THE OWL!!! This might be one of the most unbelievable thing, I understand. However, there is a phantom owl that is heard. Everyone has collectively looked for this owl and no one can find it, the insane thing is that it seems to move around the home in a binaural sound effect. Late at night an owl can be heard outside of every window in the home (even the windows where there is no tree) we will go and look for this owl and never find it. You can hear it (it’s coming from right next to you) but you’ll never see it. We’ve cut back trees and installed motion sensor lights, cams with night vision AND have removed certain tree entirely and even when it’s there, loud and clear, it has never been seen. This goes deeper and there is more about the incidents surrounding this creature in specific but it’s very lengthy and has lore of its own.
• phantom drumming. There was even a Dedicated “watch” group made in the neighborhood to try and find the phantom native drums that occurred at 3am nightly and of course, no one has ever found them. No, these aren’t drums from a Drum set and yes we’re all very sure of the distinct rhythm and sound that it’s native in nature. (To add, I myself am native on both sides)
•UFO sightings in the area. Over the years we have captured photos and footage of unexplained objects making strange patterns that oddly look like certain mathematical symbols (we have photos of it creating the square root symbol out of light)
Other occurrences are
•Running on the roof
•knocking in the house
•moving items
•shadow figures / hooded figures
•Speaking and disembodied voices
•A woman constantly singing at night in our back yard
•feeling touched
•doors opening/closing
•Certain physical aggressions
•a certain white/grey creature seen in the yard that disappears when you get close to it
there is honestly MUCH much more that has happened over 20 years and no, moving isn’t an option.
We’ve tried priest, blessings, sage, prayers. No, we don’t dabble in anything where something could have been done and yes, we have exhausted all natural explanations as to how these things happen.
I’m so tired. Please, if you have experience clearing out something this stubborn, what did you do?
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Honestly? I know posting this again and again on this sub is what I’ve been doing lately and I’m now kind of loosing hope. But even if someone still seems interested? I’ll post again!
I hope everyone is having a wonderful time.
Pls ignore if you want to ghost.
A little bit about myself- So basically I love movies, loves some good music, I read sometimes, I meditate, does workout, watches cartoons too sometimes(SpongeBob SquarePants & Adventure time are my favorites), Chainsaw man has been my favourite anime, recently finished berserk now reading the manga, kind of a foodie, can cook also & I have a huge collection of memes & yeah I’m a straight man.
I’d really like make some friends here. I’d really love to have some deep,weird,funny conversations no matter what you’d like to talk about even if they’re nsfw. But would really love some real connections & I'm up for long term friendships.
Have been on a rough place mentally, so kind of knows what it feels like to be alone & the irony is that I’m still alone. But would love to have someone to talk to, to be there if someone needs or want to vent out. Still going through a very rough patch. But it’ll be fine. Can say I’ve changed but for good.
My hands made me popular- So I accidentally found about that theres a thing about hands people like? So I started posting from last year as people like my hands. Eventually people also started to catfish people around the internet using my hand pictures. Fixed that! But had to make a Tumblr account. So I mostly post there now. Honestly? From last year till now? I’ve discovered so many new things & yes most of them are nsfw. Currently active on Tumblr as I’m posting more of my hands there.
Kind of bad at conversations at first but once I understand the vibe of the person I’m talking to I try to match the vibe. Im a quick Lerner & a good listener too!
Yes! I’m a biker too!
I do have a doggo too, so I can like send u pictures of him. & yes, I’m a guy!
Also my chats here are messed up so if you want? do add me on discord or Snapchat.
It'll be all upto u that it's SFW or NSFW! But do just point it out. Cause it's important to know before a great start of our conversations also I'm like making NSFW reference jokes all the time & into NSFW big times. Currently practising SR and yeah it’s cool. But if you have a dirty mind? It’s a bonus cause I’m big times into nsfw and I’d love to be able to talk freely about anything.
Superpowers I have? Well I have a photographic memory, sometimes I can continue the dream I left of after waking up to to go pee and come back to sleep, my visualisation game is way too strong like if you tell me a story or an incident, I'm mentally there and could see it. I once did NoFap for 111 days.
Pros of having me as a friend? · I'm there for you whenever you want someone to talk to or vent to. · I barely judge anyone, so I just make sure if someone is comfortable around me. · I'm actually pretty good at giving some good advices. I've saved life's if u want know. · I'll send you memes everyday. Best ones. · I'm dominant person!
Cons of having me? · I send you memes everyday!
& if no one told you today, you’re really amazing/beautiful, you’re doing great! You got this! have a wonderful weekend & you’re not alone!
Let's see how many times I have to post such stuff to find a friend! Sigh
Since reddit is broken, add me on discord! Or telegram & Please wherever you add me or text me kindly give an introduction! And please don’t just send “Hi” or “Hello”. I’m putting much efforts to tell you so much so I’d like at least a little introduction of yours.
P.s. I have a humble request, if you’d ghost me after just having a conversation once, then please don’t text. It hurts when you’ve been ghosted while u had a conversation with a person and you plan to talk about more stuff but you’re ghosted! It’s just stupid.
Also! I'm straight. So freaky guys! Just no please. 🤦🏻‍♂️
Sorry if I didn't respond to your message, my reddit chats are going bonkers lately! Kindly add me on discord.
Sorry for a really long text! Here’s a Doggo u can pat 🐶

Automatic Livestock Feeder
Design Requirements
Objective: Ensure the internal systems of the machine meet the functional requirements effectively for proper operation.
Main Components:
Feed Delivery System:
1) Feed Bin:

• Bin:
  • Withstand impact during feed loading.
  • Support the required feed weight.
  • The inlet to the feed delivery mechanism must prevent feed blockage.
• Inlet Port:
  • Allow easy feed loading into the bin without causing excessive vibration to the bin.
• Mixing System (if applicable):

Agitator:
· Provide sufficient mixing force to prevent feed from caking.
2) Auger Feed Delivery Mechanism:

• Feed Trough:
  • Compatible with the feed bin connection.
  • Withstand the weight of the feed and frictional forces during movement.
  • Have a shape suitable for the feed delivery rate.

· Auger Shaft:

• Match the shape of the feed trough.
• Support the weight of the feed in the bin.
• Withstand the torque when the motor pumps feed into the mixing system.

· Motor System:

• Provide sufficient torque to drive the auger shaft, moving the feed at the desired rate.

3) Connecting Devices:

• Load Cell:
  • Withstand the weight of the feed bin.
  • Easy to install.
• Coupling connecting the discharge port of the feed system to the mixing system:
  • Match the size of the feed delivery system's discharge port and the mixing system's inlet port.
  • Prevent feed leakage.
  • Easy to install.

Feed Mixing System
Bin (Same as above):

• Withstand impact during loading of all ingredients.
• Support the required feed weight.
• The inlet to the feed delivery mechanism must prevent feed blockage.

Agitator:

• Provide sufficient rotational force to evenly mix all ingredients.

Drive System:

• Provide sufficient torque to mix all ingredients.

Feed Inlet Port:

• Compatible with the size of the feed delivery system's discharge port.

Feed Discharge Port:

• Compatible with the size of the feed delivery system's inlet port for feeding into the trough.

Connecting Devices:

• Coupling connect the discharge port of the feed delivery system to the mixing system and Coupling connect the inlet port of the feed delivery system to the mixing system.
  • Compatible with the size of the discharge port and inlet port of the respective connecting systems.
  • Prevent feed leakage.
  • Easy to install.
• Level Sensor:
  • Have the required accuracy for the application.

Feed Delivery System to Trough
Pump:

• Provide sufficient torque to pump feed with the desired dwell time.

Piping:

• Have a size compatible with the feed pump.

Feed Trough:

• Withstand the weight of the feed.
• Withstand the impact caused by livestock during feeding.

Connecting Devices:
Coupling connecting the feed delivery system's inlet port to the mixing system.

• Compatible with the size of the feed mixing system's discharge port.
• Prevent feed leakage.
• Easy to install.

Machine Maintenance System
Tank Cleaning System:
1. Water Pump:

• Provide sufficient water pressure to remove stubborn dirt and debris from the tanks.

2. Piping System:

• Route water to all areas that require cleaning in the tanks.

3. Wash Nozzles:

• Work together with the pump to generate sufficient spray force to remove dirt and debris.

Fault Monitoring System:
Components:

• Speed Sensors (3.1, 2.1, 1.1):
  • Measure the rotational speed of critical machine components (e.g., auger shaft, agitator, pump).
  • Detect deviations in rotational speed that may indicate faults.
• Position Sensors:
  • Determine the position of moving parts in the machine (e.g., doors, valves).
  • Detect deviations in position that may indicate faults.

Control System
Programmable Logic Controller (PLC):

• Use a PLC with a sufficient number of inputs/outputs to connect to all sensors, actuators, and other devices in the system.
• Select a PLC suitable for a wet and dusty operating environment.
• Program the PLC to perform the desired control functions, including:
  • Feed delivery system control
  • Feed mixing system control
  • Feed delivery system to trough control
  • Fault monitoring and alarming
  • Operational data collection

Pneumatic Hydraulic Valves:

• Select pneumatic hydraulic valves with the appropriate size for the system's connection ports.
• Use pneumatic hydraulic valves that are water and dust resistant.

Auxiliary Parts
Assembly details for system components:

• Connecting hardware (bolts, nuts, screws, pins, clamps, etc.):
  • Withstand loads and vibrations during operation.
  • Withstand the working environment, including humidity, dust, chemicals (if applicable).
  • Precise dimensions to ensure a secure connection.
• Base:
  • Support the weight of the mounted component, including the component's own weight and operating load.
  • Appropriate height for connecting other system components.
  • Material suitable for the working environment.
  • Flat and stable base surface for system balance.
• Structural frame:
  • Support the weight of the entire system, including the weight of components, raw materials, feed, etc.
  • Ensure rigidity and stability to resist vibration during operation.
  • Size and shape suitable for the layout of system components.
  • Have holes, slots, or brackets for mounting other components.
• PLC protection cabinet:
  • High IP rating (IP65 or higher) for water, dust, and insect resistance.
  • Electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding to protect internal electronics.
  • Good ventilation system to ensure heat dissipation for internal devices.

· Electrical wires:

• High current carrying capacity suitable for system operating current.
• Withstand harsh working environments, including humidity, dust, chemicals (if applicable).

Machining Requirements
Technical Requirements:

• Meet product technical requirements:
  • Size and shape: Conform to the technical drawing, ensuring high accuracy.
  • Accuracy: Achieve the required accuracy level according to the design, ensuring product functionality.
  • Surface roughness: Meet the aesthetic and functional requirements of the product.
  • Hardness: Achieve the required hardness according to the design, ensuring the product's load-bearing capacity and durability.
  • Material requirements: Use appropriate materials for the intended use, ensuring durability, load-bearing capacity, corrosion resistance, etc.
• Use an appropriate machining process:
  • Select a machining method suitable for the product's shape, size, accuracy, and material.
  • Use high-precision machining equipment to ensure efficient machining.
  • Apply the machining process according to technical standards to ensure consistent product quality.
• Ensure inspection and measurement capability:
  • Utilize accurate measuring tools to inspect product size, shape, accuracy, surface finish, and hardness.
  • Implement product inspection throughout the machining process to guarantee that quality meets requirements.

Machining Capability Requirements:

• Compatible with existing technology:
  • Choose a machining process compatible with the available machinery and equipment in the workshop.
  • Ensure the machining staff's skill level meets the demands of the chosen process.
  • Secure the ability to provide materials, cutting tools, and other resources necessary for machining.
• Utilize advanced technologies (if applicable):
  • Implement advanced machining technologies to enhance product quality, reduce production costs, and increase machining efficiency.
  • Consider using Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM) software and Computer-Aided Engineering (CAE) simulation software to optimize the machining process.
  • Invest in training programs to elevate the machining staff's skill level.

Economic Requirements:

• Secure financial resources:
  • Precisely determine the product's machining cost, including material costs, labor costs, tool wear costs, machinery and equipment costs, management costs, etc.
  • Develop a machining cost estimate and ensure sufficient financial resources to execute the project.
  • Explore solutions to optimize machining costs and minimize production expenses.

Safety Requirements.
· Hazardous moving parts:
o Must be guarded or protected by appropriate safety devices, such as:
§ Guards
§ Barriers
§ Safety doors
§ Safety interlocks
o Guarding devices must be properly designed and installed to ensure operator and maintenance safety.
· Hazard warning and alarm devices:
o The machine must have hazard warning and alarm devices to alert operators to potential hazards, such as:
§ Audible alarms
§ Warning lights
§ Warning symbols
o Warning and alarm devices must be easy to identify and understand.
· Machine surfaces:
o Must be smooth and free of burrs, sharp edges, or other hazards.
o Protruding parts must be rounded or guarded to prevent collision.
o Slippery surfaces must be coated with a non-slip material.
In addition:

• The system must have an emergency stop system to stop operation in case of an accident.
• Regular maintenance must be performed to ensure the system operates safely.
• Applicable occupational safety regulations must be complied with.

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Hi everyone. I've just discovered this awesome subreddit. I've been subscribed for a while but never really looked at it. I wanted to tell anyone who's interested about my experience and thoughts on the series. I'm not going in any particular order, I'm just gonna say things as I think of them.
My ex-friend got me into the series a few years ago. I read the books first. Well, I listened to the audiobooks. I am completely blind, so I use this app specifically for people who can't read print books. The audiobooks on there are narrated by people different from the ones who narrate the regular Audible books. So I first listened to all of them being narrated by an American woman who is absolutely amazing. That was my first thing I heard her do, and she does such a great job. I told my friend I was listening to the audiobooks and they recommended I listen to the ones by Tim Curry. I didn't and still don't know who he is, but my friend said they love his narrations.
I also watched the Netflix series and I loved it. I never heard of Neil Patrick Harris until I watched that series, so it surprised me that he sounds different from Count Olaf LOL. I was also extremely surprised to hear him sing in episode 8. I did not picture him as being a good singer. Boy was I wrong!
I am now rereading the series for the second time. This time, I'm listening to the Tim Curry versions because I think it would be fun to see how he does things compared to the narrator I'm used to and love. He is so good! Just as good as her! I kinda skipped books 3 4 and 5 because I just want to read the ones by him. I started book 3 narrated by the woman, but I've been distracted with book 6 LOL.
Their interpretations of Mr. Poe are interestingly different. She doesn't do the coughing, and she makes him sound either very stupid like Patrick Star or like he has a cold.
By the way, I never understood that. Why is that detail in there? And which is it? Does he always have a cold, or a cough? Each book says something different, and if its a cold he never has any other symptoms, and, like, he's still working and what-not. And no one ever catches anything from him. Also, whatever it is, I'm confused, because it doesn't really add anything to the plot. So like why include it?
I love the children! I love how strong and brave and mature and smart and caring they are. Violet is my favorite. I also love her voice in the Netflix series, and her singing, oh my gods! She needs to release an album, like, yesterday!
I'm also confused about Sunny. She seems to understand what goes on around her despite being a baby. That's more than just having a skill for inventing or being really smart. That's like some superpower magic right there.
I love the way the series is narrated and the little funny bits of narration. Laura Giannarelli does an awesome job at making it funny. I chuckle every time she says one of the lines.
I don't like how unclear everything is at the end. Like, what the heck happened to, pretty much every character? I need resolutions for their stories.
I'm glad Daniel Handler was involved with the Netflix series. I would have hated it if he wasn't and they just strayed from the books without his consent and did whatever they wanted, like the Percy Jackson movies.
I also love the songs! I wish they were on Spotify. I love how each version of the theme song is different and I love that the second part of the book adaptation has the theme sung in the Olaf disguised character voice. Laura Giannarelli doesn't change her voice when portraying Olaf's disguised characters, so it was a bit jarring to me that NPH did.
I hate Esme. I find it funny how Tim Curry does every character as British except for her and Jerome, yet in the Netflix series, every character is American and she's British.
I also find it funny that in the movie Violet's actress is Australian and in the show Klauss's actor is British. I wonder if the casts of the movie and show have ever met or at least seen the other thing they weren't in. I also wonder if Tim Curry has seen either the movie or the show.
I hope Malina and Louis, and Emily and... the actor who plays Klauss in the movie I forget his name... are friends in real life.
I wonder if Louis sang for Klauss in "That's not How the Story Goes." Also why didn't he get a solo like everyone else? And why did just Violet and Olaf sing the season 3 version? I love love loved her in that song. I love that version so much that I did a cover of it on my YouTube channel.
I can't wait to continue reading the books and see how awesome Tim Curry continues to be, rewatch the movie which I don't really remember except some lines by Olaf were funny, and rewatch the Netflix show.
Sorry for this post being all over the place LOL. If you made it this far, thanks! If anyone has any thoughts on anything I've said I'd love to hear them.
Have a very fantastic day!