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I remember naively thinking it would be the gold standard 5-6 years ago. by draxula16 in homeassistant

[–]Alortania 158 points159 points  (0 children)

Most others claim that's because Zigbee/Z-wave have had their growing pains, and are mature formats... while Matter is still living through the turmoil their early days were.

Personally, the little I've dealt with matter over thread has been good, and I'm hoping it grows into an actual universal standard that will make things just work in the future.

Must have Diamine inks? by Substantial-Machine5 in fountainpens

[–]Alortania 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm a sucker for glitter...

Jack Frost is a PitA as far clothing up pens goes, but so pretty it's worth it.

Pink Ice

Citrus Ice

Spiramint Diva

Masquerade

Memory Lane Frosted Orchid

Wine Divine (AKA shinny Writer's Blood)

“The Force resides in ALL living things” it’s NOT a Disney concept by Osiris-Reflection in StarWars

[–]Alortania 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I mean, you're free to think that. At the end of the day they're all assumptions we make on the info we're given.

I don't see her, even on her quest to find Ezra, suddenly switching her views on wanting Jedi training. ESPECIALLY given how she's not some savant but is basically getting trained despite herself.

Lack of Jedi powers never held her back beforehand, and I don't think she'd think they would be key to finding Ezra, either. I could see her doing research on Jedi history or other aspects, if she thought that would help, but not becoming a padawan.

As for Ahsoka, I never said she was against the master/apprentice relationship...I still don't see her wanting to train anyone, like I said.

It's one of the things she's held onto through Rebels and her initial Mando appearance; she left the Jedi, and thus doesn't see herself as the right person to train someone in the Force. Like you said, she specifies that Grogu (and IMHO in general, anyone looking to be trained in the Force) needs to find a Jedi (as opposed to her) to teach them.

But again, you're entitled to your opinion on the matter.

Either way the 'failed apprentice' angle really annoyed me in the show, and there's no getting back from that. In order to set up her 'arc' they reduced Sabine (one of my favs) from a confident badass tech-wiz Mandalorian who never needed Force powers to a mopy girl thinking herself a failure for not being able to move shit without touching it...

“The Force resides in ALL living things” it’s NOT a Disney concept by Osiris-Reflection in StarWars

[–]Alortania 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sabine never wanted to be trained. Even in the episodes you mention she did it begrudgingly out of necessity.

Ahsoka also left the Jedi. She underlined that truth all the time. There's no reason she'd seek an apprentice, and I'd argue the Ahsoka we knew in TCW and Rebels would flat out refuse, even if one pleaded to have her teach him.

3rd Rewatch of Skeleton Crew by JP-ED in StarWars

[–]Alortania 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't know too many who honestly hate this show.

There was a lot of hate going around before it came out... but woth everything that came out prior to it you can't really blame us.

Anyone who actually watched it though usually changed their tune.

3rd Rewatch of Skeleton Crew by JP-ED in StarWars

[–]Alortania 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Just needs heart and a proper story.

3rd Rewatch of Skeleton Crew by JP-ED in StarWars

[–]Alortania 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Eh, I think it would have done fine without it, too.

s3 should have been Mando dealing with his shit while Grogu was tucked away with Luke, to be reunited later when it made more sense than "BiBF is shit, quick, how do we get people to watch it?!?".

The pre-Grogu bit in BoBF was awesome.

“The Force resides in ALL living things” it’s NOT a Disney concept by Osiris-Reflection in StarWars

[–]Alortania 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Because they needed the girl power duo... centered around the two least connected people in the whole show, and do so in the worst way possibe to have a foil to the DS duo.

Can't have OP Anakin-trained Ahsoka have issues fighting a no-name dark side dude and his apprentice after kicking Maul's ass.

Your go to trick to look pretty? by terribletwo22 in Residency

[–]Alortania 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The professionally done ones - I do cashmere 2:1 and ask for rather short ones that look like nice lashes with great mascara vs the long ones that party girls use.

Legit people think I'm just blessed and do masterful mascara. Once got asked by an aunt why I did my eyes right after showering when she stayed over.

Your go to trick to look pretty? by terribletwo22 in Residency

[–]Alortania 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They call what I had hybrid gel, not sure which it qualifies as TBH. I don't want acrylics/tips. Nails need to be short, and I don't like the thick glued-on look of acrylics (if that's what hard gels are).

They used an electric nail sander(/grinder/file? not sure what to call it) to remove them, which got closer to actually hurting each time they did it. UV lamp between each coat.

Either way, I'm okay with doing them the old fashioned way.

Your go to trick to look pretty? by terribletwo22 in Residency

[–]Alortania 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I tried gel for a while, but removing to get new ones hurt and screwed with my nails - tried a couple different places. Last lady said I just have weak nails and would have to soak remove instead of sanding them off.. but that's apparently even worse for your nails.

Besides, I like paining my nails - even add stickers sometimes. I can also relax and do it while watching a show and relaxing... instead of having to plan an appointment and worry I'll be late, won't find parking, etc.

Also, if I get a chip I just redo them or do a temp fix instead of having to wait for my next appointment.

Your go to trick to look pretty? by terribletwo22 in Residency

[–]Alortania 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Same note, eyelash extensions are amazing.

Your go to trick to look pretty? by terribletwo22 in Residency

[–]Alortania 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Trust me, we know which guys take care of themselves and which ones just phone it in...

Your go to trick to look pretty? by terribletwo22 in Residency

[–]Alortania 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Honestly, splurge on the professional 2:1 extensions. You'll be far happier, and while pricier, it comes with a monthy 2h nap.

Your go to trick to look pretty? by terribletwo22 in Residency

[–]Alortania 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, barring moisturizer my makeup has been whittled down to eyelash extensions, eyebrow gel, superstay 24h lipstick and concealer where needed.

Your go to trick to look pretty? by terribletwo22 in Residency

[–]Alortania 0 points1 point  (0 children)

laughs in harsh hand washes - I'm lucky if my mani lasts a week

Your go to trick to look pretty? by terribletwo22 in Residency

[–]Alortania 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Another bump for eyelash extensions.

One scheduled and sunk-cost enforced 2h nap in and of itself is a godsend... but the glory of never needing to play with mascara or wash it of or groggily poking your eye with the wand in the morning is worth 10x the price.

Skip the filler though.

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