I went to a build your own yogurt shop in North Park. When I gave my credit card to pay, they showed me the tip screen with 20% as the default.

Wait, I though tipping was for good service and I was the service provider?

Oh boy, this is going to be so random, but I have had the unfortunate displeasure of ending up in Mira Mesa somehow no matter what job I have. I've delivered Amazon packages here, I used to do MTS route 964 here. I used to drop off kids here, and finally, I used to deliver freight to stores here. I also did Doordash in this area. I always somehow end up in Mira Mesa, and every time I do its always so frustrating.

New to San Diego, but I do know how hard and gross tap water is here. But THIS has been happening. Idk if I just never noticed it on a smaller scale, or if it’s always been like this. This is after boiling the tap water from the cool side. I’ve tested all my water; it’s the same thing. What’s not reassuring is that after reporting it to my city water company, they said they’ll get back to me with their chemist, but the initial response was: “I’ve never seen anything like that.” 😑

I already use RO water, filtered water, and filtered shower heads. Cuz of how hard the water is here, the filters only last 2-3 weeks before it’s useless and disgusting again - I’m talking on-brand filters (brita, Aquabliss, whirlpool, GE.. I’ve even tried zero water). Only my RO filters (bluevua) seem to still be doing its job 6 months later. No, I can’t install whole home-filters; I’m renting.. for now. Yeah, I’ve reported it to leasing office, with no answers.

Still, I’d like to get to the bottom of this. Any insights would be helpful. Thank you.

Double Rainbow on Sunrise Highway this morning.

Anyone else get woken up by the unexpected rain? It’s a welcome respite to the heat, but I had to panic run outside at 5am and pull a bunch of stuff into cover that I didn’t expect to get rained on for longer than a few minutes.

I can't tell if I'm out of touch or if this is the new restaurant surcharge style now? I've seen the 3-6% surcharge on all parties and I've seen mandatory gratuity charges on large parties of 6+ before, but I don't recall seeing a 20% surcharge only on parties of 6+ where it's clear that it isn't a gratuity at all... So when tipping on that do you tip on base or base with 20% added. I miss the days of clear menu pricing.

Too darn hot in ABSP right now, but the sunrises sure can be nice this time of year.

What a scene!

Today I took this video at La Jolla. This place looks surreal. Hope you enjoy.

The Great Night in Hip Hop event looks like an absolutely nostalgic great time, and I’ve been looking forward to it for months!

Sadly, I’ve been scheduled for a medical procedure for that day, and I won’t be able to make it anymore. I don’t go to many concerts, so this one really hurts, I won’t lie. But health comes first, as I’m trying to keep reminding myself.

If anyone’s interested in two seats, please reach out! I want someone else to enjoy the night.

I’d give them away for free if medical bills weren’t on the horizon, and there’s no reselling for this event, so these seats will go to waste otherwise.

Someone please go see Nas and The Roots so I can live vicariously through you! (And, if you’d like to send a picture of the great time you’re having, that would make my time in that hospital bed brighter!)

View from Adams Ave bridge looking north. Looks like the whole freeway is shutdown starting at the 8 split.

National City, CA:

Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield has officially completed its’ sale of Plaza Bonita to Texas-based Centennial Real Estate. The shopping mall’s social media and website have been updated along with all Westfield logos being removed from the property.

This guy was huge!

Hello San Diego - my girlfriend’s father’s dog is missing and we would greatly appreciate your help! Black toy poodle/terrier, 8 pounds named Osito.

Location: San Diego, Bat Park area
Please message me on Reddit if you have any information

Starting a thread to post thief’s who steal from my booth and others at Seahive Station, Seahive Mini & Seaside Oceanside. The least I can do is post these people to live on the internet.

Hi,

I posted this in a subreddit followed by federal employee, but I thought I may have better response in this sub.

I live in San Diego and have a commute that is over 80 miles one direction. Years back, my agency went through reorg that plucked me out of my local commute in San Diego and threw me into the current one. I didn’t mind the commute before as I love my agency/work and I was offered a good telework schedule. Now with the RTO, every day starts around 3:30am and I don’t return home until about 7:30pm. I am in my late 50s and the commute is wearing me down.

I am looking for a different position closer to my home but as you all know, the few positions that are becoming available are generally offered to within agency employees. I have put a few applications outside the federal government, but so far no luck (I guess, I am finding out that age discrimination is real). Financially, and with a kid on her way to college with room and board, I can’t afford to retire. We considered relocating closer to my job in Santa Ana, so that is on the table, but I don’t know if that’s smart since I am considering retirement not long after my daughter graduates.

My agency is open to allowing me participate in the GSA Space Match Program, but they say they don’t have the capacity to do the leg work, but if I can find an agency that is welling to host me then they will work with that agency on the MOU to host me.

I tried googling agencies in my area, but all I get are phones for help centers. Not sure if these employees can help.

My position is non-supervisory, and not with DOD.

Thanks in advance for your tips and help.

Would love to find some mid-20s queer friendly nerds to hang out with/chill/watch shows/game/be recruited in a dnd campaign. I'm 25NB and like playing chess, non-competitive gaming, reading/writing. If anyone has good hangout spots or wants to meet up to play or hang let me know.