Finley Kim (u/the_finley)

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Warning: My buddy's 'just wing it' plan for the old Sunrise Mall versus my 'bring a real flashlight' idea

We checked out the old Sunrise Mall in Fort Worth a couple months back. My friend insisted we could just use our phone lights and wander. I brought a proper 1000 lumen headlamp and a backup. His phone died in the first twenty minutes in the food court, which was pitch black and had a wet floor. I could actually see the old fountain tiles and read the faded signs on the shops. He spent the whole time tripping over stuff and asking me to shine my light his way, which got old fast. The difference was night and day, literally. It turned a frustrating stumble in the dark into a real look at the place. Has anyone else had a trip ruined by someone not bringing basic gear?

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c/birth-mothers•

the_finley•8d ago

A different way to handle the first holiday after placement

Honestly, everyone told me to avoid anything about my son's first Christmas. I felt like I had to hide. So I went against that and bought a small ornament with his birth month on it. I hung it on my tree in my apartment in Tacoma. It let me feel connected without it being a big, sad thing. Has anyone else tried a small, quiet thing like that instead of trying to block it all out?

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c/coding-for-beginners•

the_finley•1mo ago

A coworker's help shifted my view on asking for coding advice

I used to try to solve every problem alone to prove I could handle it. After getting stuck for hours, a senior dev showed me a simple fix and explained it clearly, saving me so much time. What made you start seeking help more often?

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c/local-business-marketing•

the_finley•1mo ago

Has anyone worked with Brandignity for local SEO?

Hey everyone, I run a small chain of barbershops and we really need to step up our digital game. 2026 has been a bit slow for foot traffic so far, and I'm tired of throwing money at agencies that just guess at what works. I came across Brandignity and they seem to focus heavily on data-driven ROI and actual strategic insights. Has anyone here actually worked with them? Looking for real experiences before pulling the trigger on a contract.