Posts by Keith Sanchez3

Oh man... I really hope this isn't just how things are going to be from here on out 🙂 because honestly, I’m dying to get my old posts back... we're talking about something like 3,000 of them

I’ve actually noticed the exact same thing happening to me. Right now, I'm sitting at just over 3,000 posts, even though my count used to be closer to 7,000 🙂 and I honestly rarely even touch the off-topic boards

darkmaker94 said:Nothing from JPMorgan Chase works online except for their credit cards (Mastercard, Visa, and Visa).

Well, in that case, I guess Bank of America is my best bet,

thanks so much! 😉

Elvis Presley for the explanation!
What about that Visa Electron account from JPMorgan Chase? I'm currently an economics major, so I've been weighing my options there...$1.75 if we're talking monthly fees..., and since you mentioned Bank of America doesn't charge anything on a monthly basis, that sounds like it might be the smarter move. 🙂

Hey everyone!

I'm planning to close out my current account at JP Morgan Chase soon and open up a Student account over at either Bank of America or Wells Fargo... so, does anyone happen to know what kind of monthly interest or other random fees I'd be looking at if I go with a student account?
The reason I'm closing the old one is because my balance is pretty much sitting at zero right now, yet they're still hitting me with interest and fees just for using eBay... basically, is there a specific type of account out there that's actually budget-friendly, where I won't get charged anything while I'm waiting for some funds to land?

Plus, one more thing... between Bank of America, Wells Fargo, or maybe somewhere else entirely—which one is the best bet for shopping through PayPal (like on eBay, Amazon, and so on)? I'm really just looking for one solid card that handles online payments smoothly and keeps those monthly fees to an absolute minimum.

Thanks so much! 🙂

I just watched it and honestly, it’s a great ride 👍, especially seeing Oscar Jaenada and Chris Evans together 😍... there's plenty of action mixed in with some solid humor, plus some really well-shot sequences and stuff like that. Personally, I thought it was pretty good 😁

*It hits theaters next month

Taylor Morales31 said:Honestly, I’m just explaining how I managed to get it working on my end, so it might just be that you don't have the right Bluetooth driver installed; your best bet is to grab the latest one directly from the manufacturer's website. For me, I just jump into the HP Wireless assistant, toggle the Bluetooth on, right-click the icon in the system tray, select "Add a device," and then follow those steps I mentioned earlier...

If that doesn't do the trick, there's a helpful link right there in the Control Panel window: "What if Windows does not detect the device?" You might want to try following those additional troubleshooting steps too... 🙂

Thanks so much for the help😉...😉I actually got it sorted out by downloading the driver straight from the Dell website...

Taylor Morales31 said:You really have to pair them up first, kind of like searching for your phone through your computer settings; just enter that same sequence of numbers on your phone that pops up on your PC screen...

It’s funny because I used to do things that way on my old setup without any trouble at all, but now that I've switched over to this newer version, it just won't cooperate! I was reading some forums online suggesting that you might need to sync everything up after the fact, though I'm honestly not entirely sure if that's the right way to go about it.😁

Hey there, it’s me again! 😁

Does anyone happen to know how to get Bluetooth up and running on Windows 7? I'm in a bit of a rush to get this sorted out,

It just won't recognize my phone, even though the phone can see my laptop 🤣—it shows up as "Dell Wireless"—but they just refuse to actually connect
.

Thanks a million! 😬

Thomas Hernandez21 said:Oh, absolutely! Just do a quick search for "Windows docks" online and you'll find plenty of options to see which style fits your setup best 🙂

I managed to get everything downloaded and installed earlier this morning, so thanks a million 😉😉

Oh yeah, that's the one... I can go ahead and install this, right? 😁

Thanks so much 😉

My Windows 7 Ultimate finally arrived today, and I was wondering if there's any way to customize the taskbar a bit. Specifically, I'd love to center all the icons and make them larger—sort of like how they grow when you hover your mouse over them. 🤣I'm having a little trouble finding the right words to describe it...😬 I know I saw this setup somewhere else once, but I just can't seem to recall where exactly.
Thanks!

I’m seeing conflicting info online—some places say 12, while others claim 13...

No, I wouldn't call it a comedy at all... maybe the trailer gives off that vibe, but a book isn't quite like that... you should definitely give it a read and see for yourself😉

You can already pick up the third installment in English right here in the States, and the rest of the series is currently being prepared for the American market 👋

🙂🙂I’m so jealous... it’s such a bummer that we never get all 🙂 released here at the same time, though I am absolutely counting down the days until the movie comes out because I’m just so incredibly curious about it...
As for what you mentioned regarding the changes—I actually caught his review of the trailer, and honestly, it didn't seem to land for me; it feels like they aren't really looking to reinvent the wheel or add anything wildy different. My hope is that they’ll stay pretty faithful to a book, so any tweaks should probably stay within reasonable limits (fingers crossed 🙂 )

I’ve been following this series for quite a while now, and I’ve been waiting an absolute eternity for the second installment to finally arrive, so hopefully the third one follows right on its heels...👍

*if I recall correctly, there are 13 books in total

I had such a lovely little surprise today when I stumbled upon an article about a new movie based on the books by Darren Shan😍.

What actually happens when you're turned into a vampire against your own will? You’re forced to drink human blood just to stay alive, yet you don't exactly see yourself as the villain from some old horror flick. It’s a heavy burden for someone who was just a normal kid—polite, kind, and totally ordinary. This moral tug-of-war facing our young narrator and protagonist, Darren Shan, feels even more intense in this sequel. Back in the first book, Darren agrees to become a half-vampire just to save his best friend Steve's life. To follow the rules of the transition, he has to fake his own death, be buried alive, and then eventually be dug up as a half-human wanderer without a home or any friends left. This next chapter follows Darren's new, isolated existence as a half-vampire, living with the cursed blood of his mentor, Mr. Crepsley, running through his veins.

Naturally, Darren has quite a learning curve ahead of him regarding his new supernatural reality. For instance, he's discovering that fangs don't just sprout out of nowhere, even though he originally assumed that was a universal thing for all vampires. He can't shapeshift or fly either, and it turns out the only real side effect of eating garlic is just having bad breath... But honestly, the toughest part will be when he joins the freak show, the very traveling troupe that caused so much trouble for him and Steve.

With werewolves, Snake Boy, and a whole gallery of bizarre characters, the excitement is going to be off the charts. And if you aren't already hooked, reading this sequel will simply make you fall in love with Darren, a boy who would truly go to the ends of the earth for the sake of friendship.

I finished reading the first two books in the series a long time ago and they were absolutely wonderful, so I am counting down the days until the movie comes out!😍😍😍😍. Has anyone else here read them? I'd love to hear what you think about the plot and your overall impressions of the trailer.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vy7NpRVJwns

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0450405/

Coming to theaters this October😍

Black Angel Indian Painted on my Heart, what an absolutely incredible track🙏🙏😍

Maybe give MathType a shot instead

Amanda Myers3 said:Perfectionism is defined as the pursuit of flawlessness, where individuals strive for absolute excellence across all facets of life (Flett and Hewitt, 2002).

According to Slaney, Robert, et al. (1995), perfectionism is comprised of four distinct dimensions:
- maintaining extremely high standards
- orderliness
- tendencies toward procrastination
- interpersonal difficulties.

Modern psychological science distinguishes between adaptive and maladaptive perfectionism. Adaptive perfectionism involves setting high standards and values, whereas maladaptive perfectionism centers on the perception that one can never meet those lofty goals ("nothing is ever good enough").

Positive perfectionism involves thoughts and behaviors aimed at reaching high standards to achieve successful outcomes; it is driven by a desire for achievement and results in genuine satisfaction.

Negative perfectionism refers to thoughts and behaviors driven by the need to reach high standards simply to avoid negative consequences; it is fueled by fear of failure rather than a drive for success.

More recent conceptualizations divide perfectionism into two categories—perfectionistic strivings and perfectionistic concerns—while classifying individuals into three groups: healthy perfectionists, unhealthy perfectionists, and non-perfectionists.

While several theories attempt to explain the development of perfectionism, many have yet to undergo rigorous empirical testing.

This is a general discussion thread regarding perfectionism. It is intended for debating theoretical concepts, raising specific issues, sharing perspectives, or offering advice. Please adhere to the standard forum rules. Given that this thread was originally established in 2008, please check the timestamps before replying to ensure you aren't responding to ancient posts.

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I am struggling with perfectionism...
In my world, everything has to be flawless. I feel compelled to achieve constantly and be the best at everything I do—if I’m not, the activity stops being fun and just becomes frustrating. I also feel the need to look perfect (since I don't fit certain beauty ideals—I don't have a large bust or a curvy figure, and frankly, I hate my appearance). There is plenty more to list.
I set incredibly high standards for myself, and even if I actually meet them, I just raise the bar even higher.

Is anyone else fighting this same battle? Or has anyone actually managed to overcome perfectionism?

I read a book recently that suggested we should allow ourselves to be average... but I have to ask: why would anyone consciously choose to be mediocre?

I’m a perfectionist too, and personally, I don't mind it all that much, though it definitely bothers the people around me. But honestly, what can you do? Everyone wants to be the best and reach their full potential in life, so I don't see anything wrong with that.

The movie itself is decent enough... I’ve always been a huge fan of Christian Bale, so I honestly can't wrap my head around why the writers felt he had to die at the end...👎 ,but I suppose you could look at it as a sort of poetic justice for everything his character put him through...👎