u/worlsyncentfo1981

Anyone else feel like Anime Expo is becoming one of the safest ways to buy official anime game merch now? I’ve had too many mixed experiences ordering online lately, especially with random merch stores reusing the same product photos and barely giving any info about sourcing. At least at conventions you can actually see the products, packaging, quality, and whether the booth feels legit. Mostly hoping to find some good Zenless Zone Zero and Love and Deepspace merch this year.

I could really use some advice from cat owners here. My Bengal male is 7 months old and recently he started showing more hormonal behavior around the house. Mostly grabbing toys, wrestling them, and trying to hump them. The timing is what makes this complicated. I’m leaving for a 3 month trip in about a month, so if I don’t neuter him now, it’ll probably have to wait another few months. I’ve read so many conflicting opinions online. Some people say this is the ideal age, others recommend waiting longer for larger breeds like Bengals. For those who have experience with male cats or Bengals specifically, would you do it now or wait?

Looking for a Mother’s Day gift and I keep seeing pearl necklaces and earrings recommended everywhere. I get why, they look nice and classic, but I’m not sure if that’s actually what people want or just what always gets suggested. I was thinking about getting a pearl necklace set, but now I’m second guessing it. She doesn’t wear much jewelry, mostly simple pieces. If you’ve bought jewelry for your mom before, what actually worked? Did she like classic stuff like pearls, or something more modern?

I’m currently on OPT and honestly starting to feel the pressure a lot more than I expected.

I didn’t get picked in the H-1B lottery this year, and seeing what’s happening with layoffs and how quickly people lose status makes everything feel way more real.

I’ve been trying to look into backup plans, but it’s hard to tell what’s actually realistic vs just something people mention online.

What visa options are people seriously considering after F-1 if H-1B doesn’t work out?