Hi, a friend and I went on a little taco tour of LA, and I felt like sharing. Enoy!

1. Sanoratown (Pico)
   1. Taco 1: Carne Asada
   2. Taco 2: Cabesa
   3. Review: The flour tortillas were good, and the Cabesa hit the spot. Nothing extraordinary, but gosh they were really solid tacos.
2. Cielito Lindo
   1. Taco 1: Beef Taquito in Famous Sauce
   2. Taco 2: Beef Taquito in Famous Sauce
   3. Review: The supreme taquito spot on Olivera street downtown will make you forget your anywhere near downtown. The taquitos were a perfect blend of a softness to crunch, that only a deep fried tortilla can provide, but the real take away should be that the famous sauce. I was upset I didn't grab a spoon, as the fork took too many scoops to get my fill of the sauce after the taquitos were demolished.
3. Holbox
   1. Taco 1: Smoked Kanpachi Taco
   2. Taco 2: Baja Fish Taco
   3. Taco 3: Taco de Pulpo en su Tinta
   4. Taco 4: Scallop Taco
   5. Review: Holbox is a Michelin recommended in the Mercado La Paloma just south of the 10/110 interchange that should be visited as soon as possible. The Rockfish taco will be remembered as my favorite fish tacos I have ever had the pleasure to eat (so far). The Scallop and the Octopus tacos were so much fun, a perfect blend of exciting proteins, bright flavors and accessibility. Holbox is a star, and I can’t wait to bring my girl here, she will love it.
4. New Age Dispensary
   1. Strain 1: Mac 1
   2. Strain 2: White Quest
   3. Review: This dispensary grows some of the best weed in Los Angeles. A friend recently introduced me to their product, and ever since I have been ringing it's praise to anyone who will listen. Get a Cup of Ganja of whatever strain suits your fancy or the budtender recommends, and soon you’ll be enjoying a clean, clear high fitting for any occasion.
5. Tacos Indiana
   1. Taco 1: Carne Asade
   2. Taco 2: Al Pastor
   3. Review: This spot was visited by Bourdain with his Parts Unknown series, and I am grateful he showed the world this palace. The unbelievably good Al Pastor taco a la plancha that will change your life for the better or worse, it's impossible to say. If pork doesn't tickle your taste buds don’t fret, they have you covered with a carne asada that will exceed any expectations you have. I was trying to explain LA taco culture to my midwest mother, looking back I should have saved my breath and taken her to Tacos Indiana.
6. Tacos La Güera (Soto)
   1. Taco 1: Al Pastor
   2. Taco 2: Carnitas
   3. Review: Tacos La Güera commands your attention when you walk up. From the trumpo topped with a roasting pineapple to the carnitas cooking over the open flame to the splendid spread of salsa, your attention never stood a chance. The Al Pastor has smokiness that reminds you of the first time you had real good BBQ, and the Carnitas could not have been a better contrast with a butter melt in your mouth only a seasoned veteran can master.
7. Unknown (Alverado and 8th, SW corner)
   1. Taco 1: Al Pastor
   2. Taco 2: Al Pastor
   3. Review: On our way back, my co-pilot and I wanted to do an experiment. The experiment was to stop at an unresearched taco vendor, and see if it pays to step off the beaten path. The parameters were 1. On the way to Koreatown 2. Have a trumpo 3. Have at least three patrons eating there. We found our subject across from Langer’s Deli in one of the more intimidating neighborhoods in LA, and my nerves peaked when I saw store bought tortillas. As soon as order was placed, those tortillas were dipped into a bubblin cauldron of carnitas, and slapped on the flat iron and then topped with absolutely lovely seasoned pork. We both concluded that, yes you should go somewhere without a name, in a place where you aren't comfortable and see if they can make your day better with some food that neighbors share on street corners.

Mt Rushmore:
Washington: Holbox’s Baja Fish Taco
Jefferson: Holbox’s Taco de Pulpo en su Tinta
Roosevelt: Tacos Indiana’s Al Pastor
Lincoln: Unknown’s Al Pastor

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I just transferred to FAU, an average state school and am deciding between Data Analysis and Bio. I want to be a Doctor. I like stats but havent done much data analysis it just seems cool and I was feeling that if I had zero chance of med school for whatever reason I could work as a DA while I reapply and also use those DA skills doing research in med school, But I recently saw a post on jobs where the guy was like I cant find any data analysis jobs at all.. also isnt it gonna get replaced by AI? anyways im just asking how worth it a DA degree is if im not gonna go super hard on becoming the best at it because I’ll be doing the mcat and stuff too, or if I should just go faster route with BIO or if a DA degree is still useful.

Tyler
Cassie had taken over the discussion from there on, entering the formal interview stage of the chat with Miu'Kin, as was her right as first wife. She was the arbiter in the end, and she had a veto that Miu'Kin needed to clear before she could get the thumbs up or down from Tyler to formally join the marriage. Cassie didn't give the other woman any slack either, she might not be a warrior, but a mother needed her own kind of spine, and even with Nara on hand, Cassie wanted to make sure the children were safe with Miu'Kin as a guardian too.
"What would you do if there was a threat to the children while the rest of us are away Miu'Kin?" Cassie asks, close to the end of her intended questions.
None of them had expected Miu'Kin's eyes to blaze.
"A threat? To the children! What kind? I might not be a battle princess but by the goddess's shell I won't-" Miu'Kin stops, a small jet of flame coming from her nostrils. "Err.. I uhm. I'm sorry. I get... passionate about protecting those who can't protect themselves. My first year working in a daycare, someone who claimed to be an Orega Girl tried to kidnap one of my charges, a sweet little boy... I uh. Killed her with my bare hands. I don't remember it. I saw red, forced her outside, sealed the nursery and triggered an alarm and then proceeded to beat her into a paste. I don't remember any of it, but I uh... apparently finished her off beating her with her own arm after ripping it off. No one's ever threatened the children of that nursery again and I haven't worked there in over a decade."
Matroika leans in. "...I want to call bullshit so badly, but you're such a sweetheart I actually believe you."
"It was in the news a whole bunch. My name was redacted because of the possible organized crime angle, to try to prevent retaliation, but you should be able to search Heart Shell Nursery kidnapping attempt or something similar and it'll pop up."
"I'm on it girls."
Tyler pulls out his communicator and does a little search, and sure enough, exactly as Miu'Kin had described it. He quickly passes his communicator around, letting the girls all look for themselves.
"Well I'll be damned!" Matroika looks up from Tyler's communicator, clearly reassessing the other woman. "For such a demure gal, seems like you can bring that Apuk fire when it counts. She's got my vote girls. Seems like a perfect fit to me!"
Cassie coughs delicately into her hand. "I didn't realize we were at the voting stage yet, but I suppose we can have the discussion now."
Miu'Kin moves to stand. "Would you like me to wait outside the privacy field?"
Cassie shakes her head and motions her to sit down. "No, unless one of the others would like to you, I don't think that's necessary. Nara?"
Nara makes a show of considering things for a few moments. "I say yes to welcoming Miu'Kin as our new sister."
Cassie looks to Elyria. "What about you Elyria?"
"I say yes! Miu'Kin's a sweetheart and she can protect the children with all that Apuk ferocity where it counts? Sounds perfect for us." Elyria beams over at the other woman.
Cassie nods. "Well I see no reason to dissent from my sisters, I say yes. I think Miu'Kin will be a fine addition to our family. Tyler?"
All eyes now focus on Tyler who strokes his chin for a moment before smiling over at the lovely redhead, putting a shiver down her spine.
"I don't see why not. Miu'Kin, would you do me the honor of marrying me?"
To her credit, Miu'Kin, clearly a bit over stimulated, manages to squeak out a "Yes!" before she passes out, thankfully being caught by Matroika before she can hit the table.
"Heh, guess she got a little overexcited, not that I can blame her, getting to marry our hubby should be exciting!"
Caring Conquests apparently had people pass out frequently enough that a nurse was kept on staff, and Miu'Kin's back on her feet before too long, the shy beauty boldly taking Tyler's hand and nearly passing out again as the Sarkins head down to Caring Conquests' legal office and sit through another intense round of paperwork. True to Bey'Tor's word, the second round of Miu'Kin's fees for the matchmaking service are waived, and in what felt like no time at all, the Sarkins, plus one redhead, are standing on the sidewalk in the warm sunshine of a late morning on Serbow.
Tyler stretches before taking Miu'Kin's hand again. He'd decided that since it was theoretically her wedding day, he'd be giving her some special attention above and beyond what he tried to normally give his wives. They'd do a ceremony with the skipper back on the Tear of course, but for now... he gives Miu'Kin's hand a squeeze, savoring the warmth radiating from her as she looks over at him with a shy smile, clearly doing her best to suppress just how giddy she is about the whole thing.
"So Miu'Kin, since you're local to the capital, care to give us the tour?"
"I... I can do that! Yes! I'd love to! Anywhere in particular that any of you would like to go?"
Tyler pulls his communicator out. "Well we have a list we can go through and you can tell us what you-"
"Hey sir!"
Tyler looks up at a distinctly male voice calling out to him and finds a small group of Marines and sailors, many of them with their spouses, disembarking off an airbus. The man who'd called out to him, one of the senior petty officers from the squadron, races up and visibly resists saluting Tyler since they're out of uniform for once.
"What's up Petty Officer Tywin? Seems like quite a crowd."
Petty Officer First Class Scott Tywin nods. "Some of it's intentional, some of it's happenstance... this ad for this matchmaking service got sent out across the comm net an hour ago and a lot of us had been talking about adding Apuk gals to the family... hard to beat Caring Conquest's reputation from checking their reviews, a discount's just icing on the cake. We're also here to support Mark."
Tywin points to a man that Tyler recognizes as Mark "Tiger" Ayako, a Marine NCO and naval aircrewman.
"Oh? What's going on with Staff Sergeant Ayako?"
Tywin grins just as wide as he can. "Mark fell in love with the Apuk at first sight. Hell, at first description. Then he did some research and that was it. So we're something of a bachelor party and escort to make some Apuk girls extremely happy today. Not sure if they can shake out a battle princess from this joint, but I'm sure Mark would make any Apuk gal they match him with feel like a queen regardless."
"Hah." Tyler can't hold the laugh back. "How many girls is he intending to marry?"
"As many matches as come back good really. Plus one or two. There's a couple gals back on the Tear waiting for the Apuk to soften Mark up a bit before making their move themselves. So what brings you out here si- Oh."
Tywin looks twice at Miu'Kin and realizes it's not Nara or one of the other Sarkin girls.
"I take it you're a happy customer sir?"
"Something like that Tywin. This is Miu'Kin, my new wife."
Tywin nods cordially to Miu'Kin. "Pleasure to meet you ma'am, and congratulations to both of you on your wedding."
Miu'Kin bows her head slightly to Tywin, but keeps her peace, trying to hide a sudden bout of shyness beneath demure good manners, something Tyler suspects is part of her normal coping strategies.
Tywin looks over his shoulder at the group heading towards Caring Conquests, there was a small group of women lagging behind who were clearly Tywin’s own wives.
"Alright, gotta get back to the family! Enjoy the rest of your day boss!"
And in a flash the last of the small mob of Marines and sailors are inside as Tyler grins like a maniac.
"Hell just off that crowd I bet I'm going to get a very happy text from Bey'Tor. Seems like you're not the only happy blushing bride in the Capital city today Miu'Kin... and seems like the Tear is going to be getting a strong Apuk expat population."
Cassie chuckles into her wing. "At the rate things are going, Apuk might even equal or out number the Horchka. An interesting development for sure. Now... where should we be off to? Perhaps we could do a little shopping as well, to help Miu'Kin prepare for her move up to the Tear?"
Miu'Kin nods eagerly. "Oh that would be really lovely of you! I would quite enjoy company as I shop... and I must say I've ah. Never been to space before. Never mind made an extended trip to deep space or anything like that. So any of your experience you'd be willing to share with me, I'd greatly appreciate it."
"Of course, that's what family's for!" Cassie answers for the group, flexing her wings a bit and letting herself stretch, unintentionally emphasizing her gravid stomach... which lets loose a growl worthy of a grizzly bear. A blushing Cassie rests a hand on her stomach. "Oh dear. Seems I'm a bit peckish. Please excuse me."
Tyler shakes his head. "We haven't eaten anything but some snacks since this morning and you're eating for three dear, maybe we should all get some lunch. Miu'Kin? Care to recommend a local place?"
"Of course! One of my favorite places is actually nearby!"
Miu'Kin happily trots along, hand in hand with Tyler, and eventually points out a place nearby.
"Huh!" Tyler peers a bit closer with an axiom boost to his vision. "Well I'll be damned, looks like a tavern straight out of a roleplaying game mixed with a greasy spoon diner from back home. I love the look, the Apuk really nail some aesthetics that really appeal to me. That said... I can't read Cindertongue, Miu'Kin, what's the name of this place?"
"Oh! Sorry! It's 'Flame Charred With Love: Apuk Family Style Dining'!"
That got everyone's attention.
Cassie's wings ruffle just a bit. "Apuk family style cuisine? Ooh! That sounds lovely. As a fellow carnivore I know I enjoy Apuk food."
"Hell I'm down for any kind of home cooking. Nara says she isn't much of a cook but I've devoured every Apuk dish she's made me." Tyler notes, remembering some excellent meals.
"Bit rich for us omnivores sometimes, but I suppose that's what making a salad back in orbit is for." Matroika chuckles.
"Four carnivores in the family does make life hard when you like vegetables as more than a garnish, you're not wrong, darling."
Miu'Kin nods. "Well I'm a pretty good cook! I even know how to cook with vegetables. Just give me your favorite recipes! Between Nara and I we'll keep everyone fed! I think you'll like this place though, it's Apuk home cooking just like Mama..."
Miu'Kin freezes dead in her tracks as she reaches for the door.
"...Oh no."
"What's wrong, honey?"
The term of endearment melts Miu'Kin just a bit as she tries to compose herself.
"I eat here so often that I kinda spaced why I eat here. My uh. My mother owns this place, she's usually on shift. Some of my sisters and other mothers work here too, you could call it a family business. Working at the diner as a waitress was my first job."
Tyler shrugs. "So? This is good, I was hoping to get a chance to meet your mother at least before we left the planet."
"Sure, but I just... it. Okay. If you're sure. It can. Family."
Miu'Kin looks into Tyler's eyes, and finding only reassurance and a smile there, takes a second to steel herself and pushes through the heavy wooden door to the jingle of a bell.
"Come on in folks, we got a table ready just for you!"
An older Apuk woman with silver in her red hair and smile lines carved into her caramel skin calls out from where she's tending a spit in the middle of the mostly open kitchen, a smile on her face big enough that you could probably see it from orbit if she went outside. Then she actually looks to see who had just come through her door.
"Oh! Hey sweetie! Who are your fri-" The woman, Miu'Kin's mother it seemed, eyes actually focus on Tyler properly now, and drop down to where Miu'Kin's still firmly holding Tyler's hand. "-riends?"
Miu'Kin swallows loudly. "Uhm, Mom. This is my new husband, Tyler, and his other wives."
For a second. One brief second. Every noise in the restaurant ceased.
The live fish in the tank, clearly marked as food, stopped moving.
A waitress nearly dropped a plate.
Diners looked up from the booths.
Deeper in the kitchen, a few other older Apuk women, presumably sister wives or sisters of Miu'Kin's mother, all stick their heads out to see what in the shell is happening.
Then all hell breaks loose in the way only a family with up to a hundred odd mothers-in-law can.
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I was curious as I was reading some posts, and watching a bunch of youtube videos, and it never occurred to me that this might be unusual- that is the use of a personal CPAP during surgery. A couple of years ago I had my broken ankle repaired in a 2-ish hour surgery. This was done at a highly rated hospital, by a highly graded and experienced surgeon, in one of the best health systems in the country. When I spoke to the surgeon before the surgery and I told him about my CPAP, he told me to bring it with me the morning of the surgery. When I talked to the anesthesiologist before they administered pre-op fentantyl to do the nerve block in my knee, they told me they would allow me to use it in the OR during the surgery. Sure enough, they brought it in with me, hooked it up, they used an adapter of some kind to allow the O2 to be hooked up to it, got the mask on me, and knocked me out. When I woke up the mask was still on, and running. I never thought twice about it, but apparently this is somewhat unusual, and even saw some comments from in hospital respiratory therapists say that this is "sketchy as fuck". Is it really that unusual?

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Cw before we begin for talk of fusion
It’s been about two years since we’ve known we are a system, and about a year since we decided collectively our best option was fusion. Starting off, Ik final fusion isn’t for everyone, but for us even getting down to around 2-3 alters is important. We still have so many alters who see themselves as the same person, and fusion in our instance has helped us a ton with day to day life and feeling more complete.
Regardless, we’re so happy now that we’re able to function to the extent we are. We don’t switch a ton anymore, and when we do we’ve recognized the signs and are able to help ourselves accordingly. Being away from home helped so much with the calm environment and whatnot- who knew being away from a stressful environment could help mentally /s /lh.
Anyways, we’re not the same as we were before, and that’s okay. This is just a post for us to celebrate how far we’ve come. Cheers to hopefully a better year than the prior.

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I only get my kids on the weekends when my wife’s boyfriend drops them off. I live in a studio apartment. I’m worried Resident Evil noises will turn my children into cannibals. Is there a way to be a good father and be addicted to emerging technology at the same time to fill the void and the lack of respect my children have for me?
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My son wants a warzone battle pass for his birthday. I see there are multiple options.
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I can’t remember the last time I beat a JRPG. I’d always get about 30 hours in and bounce off. This happened with Tails of Arise, latest SMT, Xenoblade 3, etc. Something felt off about these games.
After playing through Chained Echoes I realized it was the story. This story is something special. No 30 minute cutscenes or idle banter (no offense if that’s your thing). It’s straight to the point and most if not all characters are likable/relatable. I even found myself laughing out loud a few times when talking to NPC’s (the mushroom guy for example). The ending was satisfying and was unexpected.
The combat is really good too. Enemies are placed fairly far apart so pacing was pretty good between each battle. My only nitpick in this department is the crystal system. I barely used this and was able to beat all the content including the final optional boss. It was more of a chore especially since you get new equipment fairly frequently. Also there are A LOT of skills for each character. But more is better than less I suppose. You could really make your own “build” for each character which was nice. The sky armor combat was good to okay at times. I think they could improve on it but it was a cool change of pace.
And last of all the music… oh boy I never got tired of any of the music in any area and would find myself hearing it in my head when not playing.
Not only did I beat the game, I got all the achievements! Haven’t done that in years. They better make a sequel!

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I have an iPhone 6s on the Verizon Straight Talk service. I’m going to buy an unlocked iPhone SE2020. Can I just move the SIM, or is there a procedure that must be done with StraightTalk?
I’ve seen conflicting information. Most of the time swapping a SIM will automatically register the new IMEI in a carrier’s database, if required. Is that not the same with Straight Talk? What’s the best way to do this?

I'm not sure whether I need advice or just a confirmation from others saying "you're doing great, keep it up". For context I have mild autism and I'm not the best at reading social cues and it's hard sometimes to see how things are playing out.
We've been texting pretty much non stop for the past week and that has been going really well. We haven't gone on a first date yet and it is gonna be on the week of June 11th because her schedule is packed so this whole time has just been texing and occasionally talking outside of work since she's a coworker. I was told by one of her friends to take it extremely slow because of her past experiences so I don't want to come off as pushy or overbearing but at the same time I don't want to fall into the pit of being too platonic.
On Friday, I went to a local play she was starring in and bought her flowers to show support for her. During the intermission she came over and we talked for a bit, as she was leaving she put her hand on my shoulder for a bit before going back to the play area. After it ended we hung out outside the place and I got a couple side hugs before leaving. Now at work when I see her we give a small hug to each other and it's a more normal thing.
That's pretty much the story so far and I'm not sure what I should do in the meantime waiting for the date. It feels like a weird spot because it's all before the first date and I'm worried about making more attempts for physical touch or talking more about dating and such, especially communicating to her about what her definition of slow since she hasn't said it herself.
Sorry if it's hard to read, I'm typing this on my phone while working.

Winter is here, I’m in need of someone to match my cozy style and the best way to do it is through matching clothes! We will be fashion icons 😂
I’m back on my bullshit again 🫡, I’ve put myself on this magical quest to find friends, pals, mates or whatever else you wanna call it or even maybe more! I’m currently living in Australia I travel a lot for work so who knows our future paths might cross. I’m not fussed on age/race as long as we get along!
Here’s a little about me, I have lots of tattoos and plan on getting a lot more, I go the gym daily. I’m an avid gamer- I play on pc. I love my food, it’s honestly the way to my heart, I’m also a big sucker for road trips, movie marathons and a lot more other than that, I’m pretty laidback.
I do consider myself boring but I do hope you don’t find me boring too that wouldn’t be good 😂 I do put effort into my conversations, I’m very caring (I may look intimidating but I’m a very big softie at heart 🥺) I’m always down for a voice or video call! Even a gaming sesh!
That pretty sums up me, I’m very goal orientated and I would like someone to join me, we can help eachother achieve our goals!
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Every turn in our story has been a left.
It would have been like, so appreciated if you would have told me you had a partner, at any point, before leaving us to socialize together. Don't get me wrong, I have absolutely no room to judge but like dang, bro. You welcome chaos on a level I could never hope to rival. Either you two are super casual and you didn't for a second think she'd percieve it as a threat if I dropped a "hey I made out with your guy at a bar a few weeks ago lol" or you have overdeveloped faith in my ability to keep my mouth shut. Brazen, misguided either way. She's cool though, I like her.
It was too wholesome. Sharing friends, secrets, childhood trauma under the patio lights, key bumps in the back of a new best friend's car. Emotionally productive. I can scarcely stomach the positivity when it exists in place of the fantasy I built up in my head. Look at us, championing friendship, drinking til 3 from a warm flask while we laugh. It's too manic pixie dream squad, too much lens flare, too rigged with the sound of a thousand coins falling in the arcade next door. A chime, a cigarette.
I know I said I wanted to be your friend. I guess that's true. I also want to fuck you, if I'm being totally honest with myself.
Things are fine. I won't shit where I eat.
The third possiblity, before I forget, is that she wouldn't feel threatened by me because she's way hotter than I am and we all know it. We pity the poor misguided souls on tv that kiss women out of their (football) league and later confess only to be met with dismissive forgiveness. It's insulting being Nate Shelley in this situation.
Urgh.