I almost never eat cereal anymore, but when I did, it was mostly Mini Wheats (brown sugar to be more specific). Honey Comb is also a fantastic cereal. I’m Canadian.
I don’t typically eat breakfast, but as for alternatives, I just stick to a basic 3 fried eggs and toast. Sometimes I add in some home fries… Other times I’ll toss in a banana on the side as well.
Just type the number into google. If it doesn’t come up with a number from a business or you don’t recognize it, just ignore it. Most of the time I just ignore calls, and if it’s important enough, they will leave a voicemail or text me.
They want you to reply. Simply don’t reply. Easiest way to deal with them.
While working, anything with lyrics will distract me, so usually it’s Kai Engel. If it’s shit I need to do around the house, usually metal.
Same boat. I’m currently a software engineer. Colleagues have joked in the past that I’ll make my way as a manager or something, but the reality is that I’m more than fine remaining in this position the rest of my career. I’m fortunate enough that I’m fine with the money I make. I’m fine with my responsibilities, including the flexibility I have with my time. Not to mention that I enjoy doing actual development type work.
It would have to be a significant amount of money for me to even think about accepting any management roles.
I would entertain a lead type role (lead software engineer or principal software engineer, etc), but management personally is off the table.
Gangsters Paradise - Coolio
I was given a bunch of CDs with random songs on them, and that was on there. It was the song I played on repeat the most.
I still use Reddit for research purposes (programming and auto related things). But I also got rid of other means of social media like Twitter and Instagram. I still have a Facebook account, but it’s strictly for communications with family.
I only use Lemmy and Mastodon (for hockey news).
Ahh… Snowday was my go-to, and was what consumed most of my 3300hrs… I recently went cold turkey since they made Snowday only available every so often, and I simply just need to stop playing it. It took up too much of my time (clearly). Maybe I’ll install it in the future, but for now, I’m cool with the extra time for other activities (and games).
Oh there’s definitely groups around… I just need to travel about 4 hours haha.
We just have 1 main highway, and another section of road that is less used. All my group riding is with 4 wheelers or snowmobiles. I almost always keep someone in the know of where I go, since unless you’re directly in town, you likely won’t have cell service.
If you’re ever interested, I use a device called Zoleo, which allows you to send messages and call for emergency help via satellite. There’s a monthly fee, but if you’re ever out constantly like I am where there’s no service, it’ll help you out. I’m sure there’s other options too, but it’s for sure a useful tool, especially if you’re stuck down a ditch and can’t move.
I'm in Ontario, and insurance is ridiculous for everything. When I first started driving several years ago, I lived in the city, and I was given quotes up to $700/mo. Now for three vehicles in the middle of nowhere, it's about $250/mo.
I pay cash for all my vehicles (I hate loans), so liability is all I pay for. Nothing I own is worth the cost of comprehensive... If I break it, I'll fix it myself.
I'll be the only person where I live who rides. I'm in a small town, and neighboring towns are about an hour away. So it'll just be me, which I tend to prefer most of the time anyways. I got my rider course in june, so I'm super excited for that!
The expensive piece is insurance. Where I live, an M2 license (halfway from a beginner to full license) will probably run me about $300 CAD a month (based on a few new 400-500cc bikes) from my research... But it does go down with tenure, especially with a full license. I could buy used, which would be cheaper on insurance, but I'm already travelling 4+ hours for any dealer, I don't want to do that trip more than I need to for safety inspections and looking at different bikes. I've already accepted the price in my mind, and the obvious potential of dropping a new bike more than once. All part of the fun.
If only it cost the same as my 4 wheeler insurance ($30/mo).
Digital. I use Kindle and just submit to Amazons monthly fees.