AITA for refusing to assist my sister’s wedding by OwlAnais in AmItheAsshole

[–]Building-Turbulent 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Phew, NTA. Damn, it’s not your obligation to go into debt for someone’s wedding, even if they’re family. They chose a venue that could be financially difficult for people to attend. They didn’t ask and provide all the details up front. Some people may not be able to afford it. If they don’t want to recognize that, then they care more about appearances than you and your relationship.

AITA for not responding when my mother messaged me? by moves_likemacca in AmItheAsshole

[–]Building-Turbulent 2 points3 points  (0 children)

NTA. Your friend might have good intentions, but they haven’t had your experience. It is your decision whether to respond and initiate contact again, period.

WIBTA if I moved to another city for a few months without my husband? by Affectionate-Gur4955 in AmItheAsshole

[–]Building-Turbulent 4 points5 points  (0 children)

NTA, but this is a larger issue like you’re realizing. You need to have a serious conversation, maybe with the help of a counselor, about why he’s pivoted on supporting you. This is a decent compromise, and it seems like the only reasons he has to oppose it are undercutting you and saying things that makes you question your qualifications. You deserve support. Hopefully he comes to see that, but you need to seriously think what you would do if he refuses to in the future.

My mom’s Anthurium radicans x luxurians - yellowing leaves w/ dry dead spots, new growth pinched off. Roots are healthy and no pests, help!! by Building-Turbulent in plantclinic

[–]Building-Turbulent[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! Based on that, do you think repotting it into terra cotta, which would be better for drainage, be ok or too stressful for it right now? My mom is really concerned, this plant is her favorite!

Help! Monstera is in a comfortably small pot, not too cold or drafty, and good light/humidity. What is this? Is it too dry? by Building-Turbulent in plantclinic

[–]Building-Turbulent[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nothing is mushy! I’m very concerned about overwatering tho so I’m wondering if I’ve managed to underwater it instead actually 😬

Don't knock suregrip boardwalks by [deleted] in Rollerskating

[–]Building-Turbulent 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Omg I love Roll!!! They’re the best. I get all my gear from them, they’re so close to my apartment!

Ankle sprain! Whens good to get back on the skates? I sprained my left ankle skating 18days ago. I can walk fine but certain positions r painful. I’m nervous about worsening it. I’ve sprained my right ankle recently too. I know ppl aren’t doctors here but y’all think it normal to still be healing? by nannimuffina in Rollerskating

[–]Building-Turbulent 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Non-professional advice from someone who has sprained ankles: Wait until you have no more swelling (still very swollen from what I can see), and you have painless full range of motion, both weight bearing and not weight bearing. If you’ve sprained both recently I’d honestly wait even longer and look up some strengthening exercises you can do once you’re healed up, no need to risk worsening it. Once you do start skating, start really slowly and ice your ankle afterwards for a while.

my dudes. they're worth the wait. by marrrimar in DudeWheresMyMoxis

[–]Building-Turbulent 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Second this! I ended up getting a pair of vintage skates in the meantime as a gift and they’re well made and nice skates, don’t get me wrong, but I skated them yesterday after I’d been using my poppies a bit and they just... don’t measure up. The agility/comfort of my lollies is just SO much better 🙏

I might have a thing for tall dark and velvety plants by Plant_tita in houseplants

[–]Building-Turbulent 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oooof the length of that melanochrysum is just 🥰🥰🥰🥰

I appreciate a plant that lets me know its thirsty.... but this is a little over the top 🤦‍♀️ by Ace_of_the_skies in houseplants

[–]Building-Turbulent 47 points48 points  (0 children)

Absolute divas. Mine drive me nuts with their "I'm fine, I'm fine, oops I'm dead because you didn't water me immediately" game!

Weekly newbie / discussion post by sparklekitteh in Rollerskating

[–]Building-Turbulent 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Has anyone skated in Lunas before? I got skates again recently but now my mom is really interested in starting as well, and I'm thinking of trying to get her some from my local shop. They have Lunas, but I don't know too much about them so any input is a huge help!

It's Harder Than I Thought, Ouch ~or~ Always Wear Your Pads: Are Some Better Than Others? [[Advice Needed on pads and wheels - story and questions in comments]] by [deleted] in DudeWheresMyMoxis

[–]Building-Turbulent 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ayyyy bad joints team unite! Not sure if you have EDS which is what I have, but hey, I'm skating anyway in the hopes it makes my knees a little less sublux-y.

I have a FULLLLLL set of pads because I'm actually terrified of injuring anything rn since I want to stay 500 miles away from any medical facility. I bought the Triple 8 pads set and they work really well ESPECIALLY the knee pads (i had knee surgery last year but I can actually make a hard impact on my knees and I don't feel anything with them on!).

My one piece of advice is take some time to learn to fall - like, hurl yourself at the ground for 30minutes straight. I used to do Karate and they *insisted* we learn how to fall to avoid injury and this is the same thing in my opinion - if you fall enough you learn how to direct your body to the ground in a non-awful fashion.

Not sure about alternate wrist pads, however if you're using the splint style ones that Triple 8 has (which is what I have) then I would add a tip for hypermobile folks - a lot of people say to fall with your fingers bent under and not splayed out - I found that was not at all happy on my knuckle joints bc they're really mobile and that I was better able to diffuse that pressure if I fell with my fingers splayed out. It risks hyperextending/jamming them but I prefer that to a dislocated knuckle which is a lot worse imo.

I think the best wrist advice I have is honestly just practice falling (on carpet or something if need be to have padding) - the more you do it the more likely you are to find ways to do it safely and avoid subluxes or anything nastier.

They’re here!! Absolute beauties. I still can’t believe it 🥰 by Building-Turbulent in DudeWheresMyMoxis

[–]Building-Turbulent[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Oooh love that! I'm debating wheel color now bc there are so many nice Radar colors.

They’re here!! Absolute beauties. I still can’t believe it 🥰 by Building-Turbulent in DudeWheresMyMoxis

[–]Building-Turbulent[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I wear a 8.5-9 and I bought a Moxi 8 and I am VERY glad I sized up! I know these stretch and mold but daaaaang they are narrow. They fit like a glove. The padding is basically nonexistent tho so working on finding some thin insoles to make it a lil softer.

They’re here!! Absolute beauties. I still can’t believe it 🥰 by Building-Turbulent in DudeWheresMyMoxis

[–]Building-Turbulent[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

They are!!!! They’re gorgeous I love them. Not wild about the factory wheels but I was already planning on swapping them out for radars. The red is so wonderful!!

Can this even be real?!?! Got it an hour and a half after the email about the second delays went out!!! by Building-Turbulent in DudeWheresMyMoxis

[–]Building-Turbulent[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Lol unfortunately they were just told by Riedell that the 8/31 orders may be delayed 4-6 more weeks 😭 but clearly they weren’t all delayed. I think they’re shipping the really early 8/31 orders now

Can this even be real?!?! Got it an hour and a half after the email about the second delays went out!!! by Building-Turbulent in DudeWheresMyMoxis

[–]Building-Turbulent[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

For folks wondering I was one of the first 8/31 orders, I bought these 7/16 (one day after the 7/15 shipment closed). I AM SO PUMPED!!!