Posts by Larry Cruz51

Larry Cruz51 said:Looks like I'm heading out to see it today.
Everyone I know told me this movie is absolutely killer.🙂

Honestly, the film is just fantastic.👍

It follows the events of a single day during Ivan's birthday, all captured on Ivan's own camera. It covers everything that could possibly happen in any household... the usual arguments, debates, nonsense, and jokes. Just a really solid little flick.🙂

Playing at the AMC Theater. Showtimes are at 4:30 PM and 6:00 PM.

Henry Ramirez23 said:.

There is no peace to be found...
And I hold no one responsible...
So please, everyone...
Just let me live my life...
Let me live my life...
👍

Can someone please translate this for me? God damn it.

There is no peace anywhere...
I don't blame anyone...
So just leave me alone, world...
Let me live my life...

A friend asked me today why we call Martha's Vineyard "for"... and honestly, who knows...😁

It looks like I’m heading out to catch that today.
Everyone I talked to said the movie is absolutely incredible.🙂

boldeagle3 said:Remind me again, what was Gego up to about ten years ago? 🤔

He had that massive hit song, "mama Jo son lud"...😬

John Mendoza39 said:I've known him since I was old enough to walk... now that he's finally on everyone's radar, it's easy for you all to jump down his throat. It’s honestly no surprise nobody gets him, except maybe those folks out on Martha's Vineyard.

Besides, we grew up in the same small town back in the Midwest.🥳

for she is our beloved mother, for she is our Jamaica, for she is our beloved mother-ja-maj-ka🙂

Who knows. It’s foolish. Just plain stupid. Though, I suppose it might serve its purpose if you're looking to get a little tipsy at some local county fair...

But the South is our Jamaica😁

So, what do you all think... should I be looking at a loan tied to the USD or maybe something pegged to the USD?

restlessmarlin6 said:Honestly, I have no idea how to bring her down a notch without causing a massive scene...

Just tell her straight up that everything she does is getting on your nerves.
I mean, really, how can you expect anyone to actually change or even realize they're being difficult if nobody ever calls them out on it?

She’ll probably get defensive, act all high and mighty, and start criticizing you instead. Boom—there you go. Once she starts lecturing you about how you don't have the right to speak up, just point that out too.
If she actually takes a beat and stops being so stubborn, don't backtrack or go apologizing for being blunt. Instead, just explain how much it actually affects you every single time.
Maybe then it'll sink in.

restlessmarlin6 said:Has anyone ever actually "dumped" a friend or an acquaintance? 🙂

Twice.
Once with one Sarah, and once with another Sarah.

Arthur Barnes said:I have arrived. 😁

Why on earth do people take criticism so personally? It is quite fascinating how they react as if it were a direct assault on their very being. When I offer my own critiques, I find that if people choose to be offended, I simply dismiss them before they can even attempt a rebuttal. It is quite evident that such reactions stem from deep-seated issues regarding one's confidence and self-image... Truly, one way to gauge someone's actual character is 😉

Look, you aren't just some bitter guy criticizing things for the sake of it or having a meltdown just to hear yourself talk.😁

In short, you aren't actually the subject of this discussion.

restlessmarlin6 said:What kind of person feels this constant, nagging need to criticize everything?

They are just as exhausting as people who:
a) simply refuse to listen to a word you say
b) insist their way is ALWAYS the right way, constantly trying to flex with the newest iPhone, the flashiest car, or the most expensive watch

It is pure insecurity radiating from them. By picking at others and forcing their own opinions down your throat, they are really just trying to mask their own deep-seated doubts... hoping if they keep the spotlight on everyone else's flaws, nobody will notice their own.

My best friend is an incredibly sweet and wonderful soul, yet he constantly insists on steamrolling over everything. We will be discussing one thing, but once he decides he’s the expert on a topic, he just won't let it go. He actually devalues everything else, basically mocking my choices... It is quite much. The only way I can actually get a word in edgewise or shut him down is to be blunt: "You are being exhausting, please just let me speak." Then he gets a little offended and finally falls silent because his feelings are hurt. If he forgets himself and starts up again, I have to tell him he is being "rude" and "disrespectful."

When he starts arguing—claiming I don't know what I'm talking about because he read some random article or saw a clip on YouTube—I just tell him that I couldn't care less about those facts... because I want to do things my own way.

For instance, we are planning a trip to New York City. I want to be comfortable, so I am perfectly willing to pay $1,700 for a flight.
But no, he spends hoooooooours lecturing me about how much cheaper it would be to fly Lufthansa to a different hub and then just rent a car to drive to New York City. BUT I DON'T WANT THAT. I don't want to waste an entire day traveling. I just don't feel like it. YET, he still starts in on me about how I have no idea what I'm doing...
At that point, you just have to tell him that it is my life, my money, and I will do exactly what I want to do.

On the other hand, he can be absolutely wonderful, and I love him dearly... I don't think this specific flaw is such a massive dealbreaker.😉
God knows, I can be pretty exhausting myself sometimes too...😁

Paul Mendoza8 said:Of course he was in China... 😉
.

And where on earth did my eyes wander to...😕

Never mind... I honestly don't even know what I'm looking for anymore... not that I'll know when I finally step foot in the video store next time...

Arthur Barnes said:I’ve got this hunch... It’s a Kung-fu kind of thing. 🙂 🙂

No, no...😁

Supposedly this one is actually good...😁

Paul Mendoza8, was this even playing at the local AMC?😕

And a question for everyone: does anyone have this so they can stream it for me?🙂

Has anyone actually seen this?

A guy recommended it to me—he knows I have a soft spot for this kind of stuff—but I've never even heard of him before.

You used to find things like this in video rental stores...😕

There's a review right here...

Christian Sanchez44 said:If anyone else has gone through something similar, please reach out... I'm heading in for my procedure this Wednesday...
I just want to know what I'm walking into.
)

It will likely just be local anesthesia and then you can head home...
You'll probably need to stop by for a bandage change once or twice.

And honestly, after that whole drama over on Zuckerberg & Co, I wouldn't take their word for anything anyway. Don't let it get to you. You really shouldn't...😁

I recently went in for a checkup (since I fall into a high-risk category for breast cancer😢) and, among other things, we ended up discussing antiperspirants.
The doctor told me that they really SHOULD BE AVOIDED.
The body needs to be able to sweat...
Anything that blocks that process just isn't good for you.

"It’s a pleasure to meet you, I’m Nikola"😬

just DIY it😁

using Photoshop and stuff😁

or would you want some animations too?

I heard the gear completely fried, so the DJs were forced to spin from just a single turntable😁and apparently, nobody even raised an objection😁

Sarah Cruz2 said:My sister has her first follow-up this Friday. It follows five days of intense chemo and radiation, plus three more days of just radiation (which wraps up the chemo cycle).

Will they be able to tell if there’s any progress already?

Nausea, exhaustion, hair loss, and skin patches... those are all completely standard side effects when dealing with chemo and radiation.

Regarding the results, I recall being told that you really need to wait a few weeks after finishing radiation and chemo for the body to settle down before you can see what was actually accomplished. Results seen immediately following treatment can sometimes be misleading.
Essentially, radiation halts the cell multiplication process so the tumor stops growing. But once the radiation stops, those cells can start multiplying again.
Sometimes, thankfully, they just stop...:))

Don't let pessimism take over. People survive both chemo and radiation. My mother spent a few months—maybe a year—recovering after her first tumor (though in my mind, I'm never quite sure if she truly recovered), and the same went for the second one. Dammit, the third one was the one that got her. And it wasn't even metastasis.

We are currently navigating a cancer situation ourselves, so seeing my cousin so worried just makes it harder. I can't stop crying.

I can't believe it took me this long to finally sit down and watch this movie.
It was absolutely fantastic...👍

That actress—she wasn't even a professional, just a newcomer—delivered such a powerhouse performance. Even though the whole premise feels somewhat familiar, you know, the whole gritty business of smuggling drugs across the border inside someone's body, the storytelling is just gripping. It doesn't rely on those flashy explosions, cheesy one-liners, or a massive Hollywood ensemble cast to carry the weight. And since it isn't some polished American production, it maintains this raw, authentic feel that really honors the Colombian setting.

A great film, truly, but it definitely leaves you feeling heavy-hearted...