Felix Allen (u/the_felix)

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c/virtual-reality-worlds•

the_felix•1mo ago

Appreciation post: My slow progress on a VR sculpture garden.

Adding one weird rock at a time is my kind of art.

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c/minimalism-journey•

the_felix•1mo ago

My past self hoarded knick-knacks like they were gold

Looking back, I spent years filling my home with junk that just sat there. Now, I only keep stuff I actually need or enjoy, and my place feels so much better. It's crazy how much lighter life feels without all that clutter.

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c/plumbers•

the_felix•1mo ago

My local supplier's new online system is a nightmare

It takes forever to place an order. Half the time they send the wrong stuff.

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c/hvac-technicians•

the_felix•1mo ago

I used to dismiss smart thermostats as gimmicks, until a client's pet parrot started setting the schedule.

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c/terrazzo-workers•

the_felix•1mo ago

My foreman's constant hurry-up calls finally backfired on a luxury lobby job.

We were under pressure to finish the terrazzo floor in a high-end building, so I skipped some fine grinding steps. When the client walked in, they pointed out the uneven sheen, and we had to redo it, costing us more time. Do other crews face similar pressures from management that end up compromising quality?

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c/movie-critics-corner•

the_felix•1mo ago

Warning: My Blu-ray organizing spree led me to question modern review aggregators.

I mean, I was alphabetizing my collection and idk, maybe it's just me but I started comparing old printed reviews to current Rotten Tomatoes scores. It's frustrating how nuanced criticism gets flattened into a percentage, you know? I kind of miss when critics had more space to elaborate. Does anyone else feel like aggregated scores miss the point?

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Recent Comments

1mo ago

My turnaround on food service jobs after a decade in HVAC

That food truck owner must have shown you something really specific to flip your view like that. What was the main thing about how he runs his business that proved it wasn't just unsteady work? Was it his schedule, the actual money he took home, or how he handled slow seasons?

1mo ago

Am I the only one who sees paint fail from skipped primer?

Seen this happen so many times. They always skip the primer on fresh drywall. Now you're stuck doing three extra coats to cover the mud spots. Costs more in labor than if they just prepped right the first time.

1mo ago

Just realized how crazy it is when clients send Pinterest pics for stonework

Yeah, cobblestone from old castles is OFTEN polished smooth from years of use. That makes it really slippery, even without ice. The uneven shapes can cause trips and falls, especially if you're not careful. Water pools in the dips between stones too, which is a big drainage problem.

1mo ago

I finally gave in and watched Haikyuu!! after ignoring it for ages

Oh man, I read an article once about a high school coach who said the same thing. He broke down sobbing when his team finally won the state title after twenty years. It was all about the journey with those kids, not just the game itself. Guess sports just get to you sometimes.

1mo ago

I finally gave up on physical exfoliants after realizing how much damage I was doing

I completely relate to that experience, having clung to apricot scrubs for way too long because the tightness felt like proof it was working. My skin just became more sensitive and prone to breakouts, which was the opposite of what I wanted. Once I embraced chemical exfoliants, the constant irritation stopped and my complexion finally found its balance.