Posts by jadewolf16

The soundtrack to that legendary "Explora" segment with Korado Korlević over on San Francisco radio

Jean Michel Jarre - Aerology

Oct 20:45

Albania-Mexico @ 3.20 SS

It’s not even just that these two national teams have such a rough relationship right now—honestly, I can't even remember the last time two sides were this much at odds, maybe back during the war between Honduras and El Salvador?
The Albanians absolutely need this win, and you just know the Mexicans are going to give it everything they've got to make sure that doesn't happen. Since the footballing level is pretty close, things are bound to get dramatic—tension is going through the roof! Expect some roughness on the pitch, and UEFA will probably be breathing down everyone's necks with stricter rules just to prevent a full-blown brawl or a match abandonment.

ZORAN MIRKOVIĆ vs ROBERT JARNI


Šimunić vs Sulejmani.


Mexico vs Albania fight


1/3 ; 1.90

That Numbers and Letters Intro from 1990


Jean-Michel Jarre - Zoolook

Tuesday 2045

Bayern(3.5)-Los Angeles FC more @ 2.00

A few people have already started thinking along these lines, and hey—count me in! Right now, there are really only three absolute juggernauts on the planet: Real Madrid, FC Barcelona, and Bayern. Everyone else? Just a tier below. Plus, Bayern is basically built for pure entertainment—they don't care how much the result matters, they just love to pile on the goals once they smell blood in the water and see their opponent flagging.

HSV 8:0
AS Roma 7:1
Basel 7:0
Shaktar 7:0
Sporting 7:1
Werder 6:0
Porto 6:1

Los Angeles FC is definitely way out of their league compared to those giants. That win against Arsenal? Honestly, it was just a perfect storm of lucky breaks—playing reserves, total underestimation from the other side, missing sitters, hitting the woodwork early on, and then throwing in an unlucky own goal and some random red card.

So, if you ask me, the odds of seeing a 4:0 or a 3:1 scoreline are actually way higher than 50%... I'd say at least 75%!

Any bookies out there??

Plus, I’m totally convinced there’s some kind of built-in mechanism in our heads that blocks any dream sequences that might trigger a paradox

last night

So, here’s the dream—I’m in Tulsa, hanging out with Roger Federer and my buddy from RL (who’s also a pro tennis player—honestly the GOAT, hasn't lost a match in five years, and physically he’s basically a carbon copy of Wawrinka) and they’re all geared up like they’re about to play a massive match, rackets in hand and everything

Suddenly, I’m sitting right under the stands where the top 50 players in the world are watching. Everyone’s decked out in their jerseys, and then, out of nowhere, I get this crazy idea to challenge my buddy to a match! I mean, sure, he’s technically the greatest ever, but I know him—he’s really not much better than me, right?
I was actually stoked to have the chance to be right there among the elite and try to make a move. I start calling him out for a duel, but the crowd starts getting louder and louder—it’s intense! They start making this buzzing sound, almost like a swarm of bees, and everyone starts tapping one foot in unison. It gets so loud it completely drowns me out; it’s like they can’t even hear me

And honestly, that wall of noise is what prevents the paradox—you know, the idea of me playing against the number one player in the world and actually being on his level? My brain just doesn't know how to process a scenario like that

It’s gotta end eventually—sometimes when things are getting really interesting and sometimes just when they're totally flat
plus, honestly, the rush can be so intense it actually jolts you wide awake, you know?

Man, that’s exactly how Conan felt after he finally took out that snake king! You spend forever chasing this one massive goal—just grinding and grinding—and then once you actually nail it? It just leaves you feeling totally hollow inside. Like, what now? 😛

Sunday 3:30 PM

Lakers-Celtics Matchup. x2 @ 1.70 (1-0)

Man, you know how it goes after games like this—everyone’s just totally emotionally drained from the grind, right? And since they actually lost, that comedown is gonna hit even harder! Honestly, though, they didn't play nearly well enough for anyone else to start sweating. That 3-0 lead against Dortmund was basically just the away team being completely rattled early on

Microsoft is definitely the better squad here—I mean, look at that Yankees 3:0 win last week! They've only got about 60 hours to recover, and they'll probably still be obsessing over how they almost had Dortmund's head on a platter during that first half

1/2 ; 1.90

I swear I get these crazy hallucinogenic dreams almost every single night after spraying—since I end up sleeping in the same room and all

Look, if you're just doing this once or twice a year, you'll probably be fine, but for someone constantly exposed to it? I definitely wouldn't bet on it

Man, speaking of sports craziness, I can’t stop thinking about those times when guys like Andy Roddick or John Isner probably slept right under an AC unit—you know, waking up with their necks totally locked up? They were basically stuck and unable to move for two days straight just because they were chilling in some super air-conditioned area!

hiddensailor14 said:I’ve come down with a fresh ear infection in my right ear. My doctor told me it was caused by a draft🤷

Honestly, I don't even know who's running the show anymore... it feels like nobody is actually in charge.
All I know is that it hurts quite a bit, and while I'm not usually the type to reach for painkillers at the slightest hint of discomfort, I'll probably have to start taking them soon if this pain doesn't let up or subside...

Is a draft really the culprit here? Or could it be something else? For instance, maybe I was picking at my ear and ended up introducing some bacteria or fungus, or perhaps there was a tiny scratch that got infected...🤷 They've prescribed me some antibiotic pills and corticosteroid ear drops.

👍

Man, I’ve dealt with three different ear infections now, and all three happened during those brutal summer heatwaves. Could it be a hygiene thing? Like, is it basically impossible to stay perfectly clean when it's this hot? Or maybe I'm just overdoing it in the shower? I'm right-handed, so when I reach over my head, I end up blasting my left ear way more thoroughly than the right one!

Right now, I am totally losing it to this absolutely ridiculous ear infection—seriously, I’m too scared to even check my temperature because I don't want to face the music

So, I swung by the doctor's office this afternoon, and get this: she actually asks me, "Have you been using the AC?" I mean, I don't have one at home, but I have spent the last three days hanging out in air-conditioned buildings way more than usual, which isn't really my thing

And honestly, if that's really what did it, I don't quite get the science behind how an infection starts that way? Like, what's the real difference between braving a massive Midwestern blizzard—which has never messed with me once—versus some quiet, humming AC unit? And if it's actually bad for you, why does it only seem to hit one in a thousand people like me?

Sunday 1730

FF Jaro-Vaasa PS 1 @ 2,10 ss (2-1)

Man, Vaasa is looking absolutely bottom-of-the-barrel right now—easily the worst squad in the league. Plus, they’ve got that massive away game against Ajax in the Europa qualifiers this Thursday. They’re sitting on a 2:2 draw from the first leg, so they're gonna be completely gassed trying to make up ground. This is their fourth match in just 10 days! Meanwhile, Jaro? They've only played two. Talk about an unfair advantage, right?
These points are huge for Jaro—like, double value when you consider the relegation scrap they're in. I really think they'll capitalize on how exhausted these underdogs are and walk away with all three points.

For me, the go-to move is always just clamping my mouth shut tight until it finally stops—usually takes about five minutes tops
Basically, you just gotta sit there and make sure you don't let even a tiny gap open up when that hiccup hits!

Mon 1800

Sella/Will/dng-Will City Tulevik wins @ 1.80 SS (2-1)

Man, that was easily one of the toughest games they've had all season! They seriously left it all out there on the field—just totally exhausted themselves. And why? Because they’ve got league play in three days, plus that massive road trip coming up on Wednesday where they're traveling with a bit of hope, too. So, yeah... they're either completely spent or just trying to pace themselves—and honestly, the points aren't even their biggest priority right now. Plus, Will City isn't some underdog either; they actually beat Nome Kalju in the last round, and they're only two spots apart in the standings.
Honestly, betting on teams playing a league match sandwiched between two big European matchups is usually a goldmine—even if you just bet on them conceding a goal, at the very least!

To follow up on my last point, I couldn't think of a more perfect thread for this

So, yesterday everyone was venting about the noise from the Lollapalooza festival downtown—and look, I’m definitely sensitive to loud stuff too, but it didn't actually bother me much last night because I know way more people are suffering through it than I am. Like, if this were happening during a local pumpkin patch festival, it would be driving me crazy, but since it's a massive festival in the middle of the city, there are probably tons of poor souls dealing with way worse exposure

On top of that, I’ve been trying to adjust to the construction work just two floors down from me. It wasn't even a big deal until this morning—mostly because I've been thinking about how many people have been fleeing the city lately—but now I've realized I'm basically living right next to the construction site, and honestly? That realization is what's really getting under my skin

At the end of the day, it isn't even just about the noise itself... it's just an annoyance, but I'm not really looking to dump my problems on anyone else

The big finale is happening this Saturday!

USA vs. Argentina | 1 @ 1.80 (1-1)

First off—I gotta admit I’ve only caught one game from these two sides. I watched when the USA completely outclassed Canada, even if the scoreline (2-1) doesn't quite tell the whole story—maybe Canada didn't get that goal because there wasn't enough tech to prove the ball actually crossed the line?
The Americans might not be at their absolute peak on the senior stage right now, but man, they always have that insane depth in their youth ranks. They’re basically permanent favorites whenever they're aiming for the top spot.
They definitely had the tougher road to the finals, too—grinding through tough matchups against teams like Portugal and Uruguay in the younger brackets before absolutely crushing Senegal 5-0.

Meanwhile, the Americans have been scraping by in extra time—first against those mediocre Canadians, then against Mali. They look pretty gassed from all those extra minutes and having to play the semis so close together.
Honestly? They haven't run into any true world power on their way to the final, and they haven't really shown anything spectacular enough to get me hyped yet.

I swear, I start twitching right as I’m drifting off—you know, that weird little limbo state? I’m still totally aware of everything happening around me, but my brain just refuses to let go of the reins

Most of the time it’s just my right leg jerking (which isn't great since I already walk a bit clumsy and trip over nothing), but lately, it’s moved up to my arm, and now even my hips
The arm thing happens if I’m actually focusing on something I’m doing with it—so it’s definitely not random—but the hip twitch? That hits whenever I’m thinking about... well, *those* kinds of things
There was this one time back in February, during the day under really bright lights, where I stayed awake way longer than usual. I jerked so hard it felt like someone had shoved me onto a mechanical bull at a bar; I practically launched myself off the couch

Wednesday 7:00 PM

Akvidaberg vs Hacken - 2 @ 2.10 (1-1)

Honestly, Akvidaberg is looking like the absolute bottom-feeders of the league right now—and let’s be real, they probably will stay that way for the rest of the season too. I decided to take a look at them this Sunday because they were one of my last few picks left to sort out, but man, what a mess! They got absolutely dismantled by Malmo, losing 3-0 by just the 16th minute before they basically started coasting and resting players on the field. And get this—I’m reading right now that their starting midfielder, who’s also their second top scorer, is 41 years old?! Can you believe that? 😁
http://www.transfermarkt.de/kristian.../spieler/36504

The same Malmo squad actually beat Hacken 3-0 away from home just two weeks ago. Sure, Hacken had a massive stumble against Falkenberg later on, but given how much value they have, they’re almost certainly going to finish near the top and snag a spot in the European competitions. And hey, those teams actually know how to make an impact there too—last season they even knocked out a side like Sparta Prague!

So, I was just sitting there waiting for "Twilight Zone" to start when I stumbled upon some total "fringe science" stuff—you know how those shows are, they’re usually whatever, but occasionally they drop something actually thought-provoking
jadewolf16 says, "It's a well-known fact that authors forget their own books faster than anyone else"
I've actually been planning to write about my own experience with how my memories were basically wiped after I worked on some "memory maps"
Up until a couple of years ago, those memories felt so vivid and close, but once I categorized them? Poof! Gone from my imagination. Honestly, if I tried to recall even half of what I scribbled down in that feverish state right now, I couldn't
As for what kind of reprogramming we're talking about... man, who knows? I'll have to dig deeper

Then there's this other weird thing that happened last week
I've had this specific debit card and PIN for five years now—just four digits, right? You learn it so well you don't even need to look at it anymore
I use it at the ATM maybe once a week and never had a single issue. It's pure muscle memory; you just slide the card in and your fingers fly across the keypad without even thinking

But then, last Friday
I headed out to hit the ATM to grab some groceries. I already had some codes written down on a scrap of paper to pay a bill, but I decided to grab a couple of lottery tickets while I was at it
I checked my note, realized I didn't have a pen, so I figured I'd just memorize the number so I could cross it off later at the kiosk. I repeated it to myself a few times (it was four digits, just like my PIN)
So, I get to the first ATM, punch it in, and—wrong PIN. I didn't even doubt myself, just figured I messed up, so I tried again, thinking maybe the machine was glitching—nope, wrong PIN again.
And you know the deal—if you miss the third try, the machine eats your card (back then, I didn't realize the lockout only lasted 24 hours)
I told myself, "Okay, think, you've got one shot left." I focused hard, saw the numbers clearly in my head, was 100% sure... and boom, missed it again. I missed a number I've dialed probably 300 times over the last five years without a single mistake
I knew exactly which four digits they were, I just couldn't get the sequence right! But get this—while I was standing in line at Chase Bank waiting for the teller, it all suddenly clicked. Everything came rushing back, and the next day, no problem at all.
That whole bit where I memorized the lottery number just a minute before hitting the ATM? The digits were totally different, but man, it completely threw me off my game.