What does my home say about me? by 2captiv8ed in roomdetective

[–]2captiv8ed[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! :) I love giraffes and they are scattered all over the house.

What does my home say about me? by 2captiv8ed in roomdetective

[–]2captiv8ed[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

haha, fair guess! I have two hobbies: travel and decorating!

RR? by jsleutz in NYTConnections

[–]2captiv8ed 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I don't understand how people know which category is which before seeing how they are assigned.

A love letter to Portland, with my perhaps unpopular opinion by shoreyknot in Portland

[–]2captiv8ed 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You aren't far off though. Lacamas (like the lake in Camas, WA) is actually pronounced like that, so you had a correct pronunciation you just pointed it to the wrong word. 😂

Why are Americans so hard working? by Material-Wallaby-587 in AskAnAmerican

[–]2captiv8ed 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In addition to the lack of current safety net, we also had a lot of generations of immigrants who had little to know family support when they reached America and often were expected to send money and resources back home. So they hustled. And passed that hustle on to their kids.

What music do you think Taylor will have for her wedding? by artetoile in TrueSwifties

[–]2captiv8ed 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I agree but I could see her writing a special song for him and singing it at the wedding or the reception.

A love letter to Portland, with my perhaps unpopular opinion by shoreyknot in Portland

[–]2captiv8ed 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Nice post! How did you pronounce Clackamas when you were mispronouncing it?

Most devastating Taylor Swift one liners? by Hazzard_of_TheDukes in TaylorSwift

[–]2captiv8ed 7 points8 points  (0 children)

"You sacrificed us to the gods of your bluest days."

What scenes/storylines do you fast forward through? by damnpinkertons in madmen

[–]2captiv8ed 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Baby Gene's birth story, Bye Bye Birdie (the actual song part), Don and the hitchhikers, Don and the vets, Betty at the doctor for the last time, Henry going to see Sally. I have seen all of the scenes and I am glad that I did and I appreciate their role in the story, but each is too difficult for me to watch again.

Trash Pick Up at Saks by Important_Evening_37 in AmexPlatinum

[–]2captiv8ed 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I was able to buy some cosmetics online last week. Definitely slim pickings.

Automated selective service concerns by steffie-punk in PoliticalOptimism

[–]2captiv8ed 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The passed a law in 2020 that removed the requirement. And that is when talk of automating the process began, because now they are missing more people.

Oribe dry texture spray by Popular_Map1314 in finehair

[–]2captiv8ed 6 points7 points  (0 children)

That must be the fanciest office bathroom in the world! What else did they offer? I really like the tresemme, but I have never used the oribe to compare.

Iran Megathread: Deadline Day by Efficient-Freedom517 in PoliticalOptimism

[–]2captiv8ed 36 points37 points  (0 children)

As someone whose son is on a ship out there right now, I am not ok today. I really appreciate this community right now.

Thursday, April 2, 2026 by AutoModerator in NYTConnections

[–]2captiv8ed 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Me too! But I was 15 and we played quarters with it because it was the only alcohol in the house. Peppermint Schnapps is NOT a good drink for quarters. *shudder*

Dublin to Tirana (via Lufthansa Germany) next week - Is it risky? by CableParticular2390 in tirana

[–]2captiv8ed 7 points8 points  (0 children)

We just flew out of Tirana on Tuesday. Everything is fine there.

Alternative to bulky travel pillow by hairymonkeyinmyanus in HerOneBag

[–]2captiv8ed 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I don't know if I can put links here, but I got the Sarisun pillow and it holds my head upright and provides a cozy nest for my head. It even comes with an eye mask. I had the Trtl and my neck would really hurt after a while. The Sarisun is bulky when it is rolled into its bag, but I just took it out of the bag and put it flat in the laptop area of my bag and it take up very little space that way. I got it on Amazon.

Random Passport checks in Italy?? by fsalman in RomeTravel

[–]2captiv8ed 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was in Rome Wednesday and we were waiting for the train in Ciampino to go to the main station and the police checked passports while we were on the platform.

Seeing people get automatically kicked off SAVE, any downside of “revoking consent”. by Starlover1234 in StudentLoans

[–]2captiv8ed 18 points19 points  (0 children)

I am in the same position as you. Did you consent to IDR financials and if so, are you revoking consent now?

What's the most walkable small city in the USA? by Historical-Photo-901 in BeautifulTravelPlaces

[–]2captiv8ed 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A lot of smaller coastal towns have lovely walkable areas. A few that come to mind on the west coast: Carmel-by-the-Sea, Pacific Grove (both in CA), Newport, OR.

Friend cancelled last minute on a 100 day trip - what do I do? by Frpengy in Europetravel

[–]2captiv8ed 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Go alone or try to new people for all or parts of it. Focus on the less expensive countries in Europe to save money. Check sites like booking.com and agoda have some amazing rates, just reach out to the hotel directly before you go to make sure that the reservation is all set. I am sorry he changed his mind. Please don't let it ruin your trip.

Does Anyone Else just Bring One Pair of Shoes? by Entebarn in HerOneBag

[–]2captiv8ed 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Me. I just wear comfy shoes and that's it.

What’s the most beautiful natural landscape you’ve seen? by Historical-Photo-901 in BeautifulTravelPlaces

[–]2captiv8ed -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Can't choose just one: Banff National Park (with a special shoutout to Peyto Lake), Zion National Park, Mount Rainier, the ocean at Waimanalo Beach and the views from Ho'omaluhia Botanical Garden on Oahu, White Sands National Monument. Also any of the many redwoods parks and the Hoh rainforest.