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Took the Stop the Bleed course at Parkland. Free, 90 minutes, and I genuinely believe it could save a life. They teach tourniquet application and wound packing.

Taste of Addison is underrated. Addison Circle Park is a great venue, the restaurant selection is solid, and the live music lineup is always good.

Ran my zip code when we were house hunting in Plano. Very useful tool. Found 3 registered offenders within a mile of one house we were considering.

DFW REIA monthly meetings are excellent for anyone interested in real estate investing. Mix of beginners and experienced investors. Networking is valuable.

A wedding photographer in Fort Worth took $3,000 from my sister and ghosted 2 weeks before the wedding. Filed a chargeback with Chase — full refund in 30 days.

Happiest Hour during playoffs is ELECTRIC. Better energy than some actual games.

Data center construction in DFW is insane right now. Electricians working on the Allen data center corridor are making $85-100K with overtime. 60-hour weeks but the money is there.

Sent a certified letter for a sewage backup in our Garland apartment. Landlord fixed it within 5 days. Before the letter, they ignored 3 phone calls over 2 weeks.

Removing the MGU-H is the biggest change. That component alone was responsible for Mercedes dominance from 2014-2021. Without it, the engine competition resets.

21/25. Missing the Grapevine Railroad, FC Dallas game, Possum Kingdom, and Reunion Tower. Saving Reunion Tower for a date.

Times Ten Cellars wine tastings are low-key the best 40+ social scene in Dallas. Thursday nights especially.

Seen them on the Spring Creek Trail near Coit too. Was walking my small dog at 6 AM and they were just standing in the trail watching us. Turned around immediately.

#2 is no joke. I got a $600 NTTA bill my first 3 months because I didn't have a TollTag. That was an expensive lesson.

Bowlounge in the Design District is a great date spot. The cocktails are legitimate and the lanes are well-maintained.

Monkey King hand-pulled noodles are the most underrated dish in Deep Ellum. You can watch them pull the noodles through the window.

The big game criticism is valid but overstated. He scored in the Champions League final. He scored in the FA Cup final. He performs when it matters most.

DPD knocked on my door in Lakewood asking for Ring footage after a car break-in on my block. I shared voluntarily. They were professional about it and it was clearly a request, not a demand.

The IRS Identity Protection PIN is undersold. Prevents anyone from filing a tax return in your name. Takes 5 minutes to set up.

We pay $1,450/month for our infant in Frisco at a Primrose. It's painful but the quality is excellent.

Discovered my employer wasn't depositing my 401(k) match for 6 months. Caught it because I actually checked my 401(k) statement against my pay stubs. DOL complaint resolved it and I got every penny back-deposited.

The Standard Possession Order gives the non-custodial parent more time than most people realize. 1st/3rd/5th weekends plus Thursdays plus 30 summer days is significant.

Zoom Room in Addison was great for our puppy. The indoor facility means no weather cancellations and the trainers are certified.

This mirrors my experience almost exactly. Teacher → bootcamp → junior dev. Now 3 years in making $115K. The first year is brutal but it gets better fast.

Eight defenses with five finishes and people still dismiss her. If a male champion had that record, they would be called the GOAT with no debate.

I drove 4 hours to see the Spurs play and Wembanyama sat out with "rest." I paid $250 for two tickets. Nobody told me before I bought them. That is unacceptable.

Proposed at the Dallas Arboretum during Dallas Blooms. 10/10 recommend. The photos were incredible.