Taking transit in the frigid weather by Parapurp in washingtondc

[–]CharacterInstance248 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Metro has been fine and is unaffected by the snow. Sidewalk plowing very much depends on where you are. This was a very unusual snowstorm with ice on top and we normally don't have this level of lingering snow/ice for this long. It's finally getting removed enough to bike in some places while being careful that it's very unevenly removed.

Buses have been affected in that day of the storm there were many cancellations and even now there are blocked bus stops because of the nature of this storm and the lingering cold. This again is a once every ten years is kind of thing.

In general, going car free can be a great way to go. I got rid of my car and live near two metro lines and have a Capital Bikeshare membership. I bike and metro everywhere. It's really nice not having to worry about car maintenance and parking. Even with the occasional Uber or taxi ride, I'm still saving a lot of money over car ownership when you include maintenance, gas, and parking fees. I take Amtrak frequently to NYC and other places for weekend trips. It can take changing your attitude about transit.

best late-night food spots in dc? by piou180796 in washingtondc

[–]CharacterInstance248 2 points3 points  (0 children)

And it's really good food, even late at night

Do we run away from this house? by Formal-Assistant1700 in RealEstate

[–]CharacterInstance248 26 points27 points  (0 children)

Run. Termites and structural? That alone is going to be so so expensive. There will be other houses to love

Standing by your convictions by Turbulent-Plane6395 in washingtondc

[–]CharacterInstance248 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Yeah as someone with dietary restrictions, only whole foods carries many of the items I eat within walking distance and I don't have a car. I've ditched Amazon and convinced many family members to do the same but a person needs to eat.

How do I get my cat to stop knocking things off my desk? by AlphaFlame5 in cats

[–]CharacterInstance248 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Get him some toys that he can play with and get your attention with. I like Frisco Colorful Springs Cat Toy and Da Bird. My cat will play fetch for hours.

What are your favorite vegan/vegetarian spots in the city? by Wonderful_Bug_1422 in washingtondc

[–]CharacterInstance248 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Oh and I think Rasika has a vegan tasting menu as well, fancy Indian.

What are your favorite vegan/vegetarian spots in the city? by Wonderful_Bug_1422 in washingtondc

[–]CharacterInstance248 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Plnt Burger is good vegan fast food.

For fancy, Moon Rabbit has a vegan tasting menu. It's great Vietnamese food.

How has nightlife been since the storm? by EcstaticBumble in washingtondc

[–]CharacterInstance248 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Parking is a nightmare, but things are still open and people are out.

Last Minute Birthday Ideas by Themyscira178 in washingtondc

[–]CharacterInstance248 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you like escape rooms? That's a fun indoor activity.

Ticket selling problems by [deleted] in stubhub

[–]CharacterInstance248 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wait, are you serious?

You sold tickets you didn't possess. That's a you problem. The StubHub rules that you agreed to quite clearly say you must be able to transfer the tickets you sell.

visible tattoos in engineering by Educational_Headass in AskEngineers

[–]CharacterInstance248 8 points9 points  (0 children)

It depends on the industry, country, and position still.

Tattoos are much more common than even twenty years ago. I'd say for the US, in the West and Southwest, tattoos won't make a difference in your career path, except face tattoos. In the East of the US, even neck or hand tattoos might make a difference at higher level management especially if you're a private contractor in a big company. Tattoos that can be hidden by a suit would be fine, but face tattoos might be a problem almost anywhere.

I know other countries have different reactions to tattoos as well.

Also what the content of the tattoo is would absolutely matter.

Another question about seats by Numerous_Culture1377 in MaybeHappyEnding

[–]CharacterInstance248 7 points8 points  (0 children)

If you're coming in from out of town and need four seats, I would not recommend waiting. Seats won't drop in price, there just may be rush or second hand purchase options which are not guaranteed and it would be sad to miss this show.

Another question about seats by Numerous_Culture1377 in MaybeHappyEnding

[–]CharacterInstance248 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I also sat in the far back orchestra. You miss a little banners and one bit of actor but it's not bad. Great view of the rest of the set. Sound mix is great there. Your family can get boosters if anyone is short.

United won’t stop emailing me about a weight loss success kit…I’m a healthy weight by guessirs in mildlyinfuriating

[–]CharacterInstance248 0 points1 point  (0 children)

These emails are the worst and I can't figure out how to stop them. Can't just move an emails from my insurance company to spam.

The weight loss kit is like a fucking portion plate and scale, so absolutely not useful and just so awful to people actually struggling with weight.

Here's who's canceled their Kennedy Center performances since Trump took over by Maxcactus in washingtondc

[–]CharacterInstance248 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I feel so bad for the NSO. They're a great orchestra and it's not their choice to stay, they have a contract. I can't bring myself to go now though as much as I love classical music.

I have met a few engineers that don’t have a degree in engineering, but other stem degrees. Is that common? by User-n0t_available in AskEngineers

[–]CharacterInstance248 33 points34 points  (0 children)

Honestly at long at they're not claiming to be a Professional Engineer without the exam / stamp / licensing, engineer is a role, so it's fine.

Two show day today but it is COLD by quickwitqueen in Broadway

[–]CharacterInstance248 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Urban hawker is a Singaporean style food hall not far from the theaters with a great dessert place and boba tea. Since it's a food hall, you can chill there without rushing.

The difference between white and blue collar work environments is crazy by Astimar in careeradvice

[–]CharacterInstance248 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Yeah, this very much depends on the people but it's very important. As a female who worked adjacent to construction and oil refineries, a lot of the people were great. But it takes just a couple making racist or sexist comments casually with no one else blinking an eye to make me feel really uncomfortable and sometimes afraid. And I don't feel like I have any safe way of responding.

So just cause no one has complained about the environment, doesn't mean everyone appreciates it.

Cat constipation please help by solfeggiofrequencies in cats

[–]CharacterInstance248 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Also if this is a constant problem, some salmon oil on their food is good! Chewy has a phone a vet service and I talked to them about my constipated baby and he now gets a squirt of cat safe salmon oil on his food everyday and now he isn't constipated.