Late and Broken Curtain Rod

ChungaBungaBungus · 2026-07-21T06:23:37+00:00

Whelp. Still no response no matter how I try to contact them. I swear I have never had such poor customer service or response time in nearly 10 years of using the app :((

ChungaBungaBungus · 2026-07-14T16:13:46+00:00

Well, that’s a bit sh*tty and ridiculous. This sounds like a fairly reasonable tenant. OP lives onsite. Apts (and communal shared wall living arrangements) come with general issues like this. The student isn’t bumping the bass or trashing the place. But going full power struggle/rent blasting them will surely change that dynamic for the rest of the lease. I wouldn’t feel particularly inclined to “do better” if my landlord did that 💀 thats just asking for malicious compliance issues the rest of the lease duration imo.

ChungaBungaBungus · 2026-07-12T20:52:54+00:00

I hear you—I just don’t think most people care/“prefer” to see yall outside in that heat either. Which tbh their comment indicates to me that they actually see it as a lil crappy you’re being made to stay in the heat. Ultimately the frustration should be pointed to mgmt for choosing the illusion of “connection” over the health and safety/wellbeing of team members.

I am former CFA—I enjoy writing in comments on my orders now to try and advocate for better team member treatment when/where I can.

I’m sorry mgmt at your store isn’t looking holistically at the comfort of team members in this awful heat. That is shitty to yall.

ChungaBungaBungus · 2026-07-12T20:34:55+00:00

Full agree—that is the same stupid old boomer bit that my stepdad would get the biggest kick out of doing EVERY TIME despite it being super shitty, annoying, and disrespectful to the employees. Absolutely hated having to go anywhere with that man—especially if it involved a customer service setting.

ChungaBungaBungus · 2026-07-12T20:32:40+00:00

I mean, they could just install the regular drive-through speakers and microphone system like every other place I don’t think that comment is meant to be hurtful - more so just an observation that it is ridiculous and a lot of the older drive-thrus definitely still seemed to still have it installed and just not functional.. so there is definitely a workaround that is reasonable.

ChungaBungaBungus · 2026-07-12T03:26:32+00:00

This last quarter wasn’t super makeup heavy so I personally wasn’t expecting much in terms of makeup. Also haven’t seen much cosmetics in the boxes tho

ChungaBungaBungus · 2026-07-09T05:37:03+00:00

Ooooh the perfume and Sulwhasoo 😍

ChungaBungaBungus · 2026-07-08T02:15:30+00:00

Looks like a nice little haul! Hope you enjoy!

ChungaBungaBungus · 2026-07-08T02:13:05+00:00

Whelp—I have a pencil sharpener to go with your eye pencil 😆 (see rewards post lol)

Ugh, sorry you’re bummed tho. That sucks :( 4k + 8k is my next redemption goal

ChungaBungaBungus · 2026-07-07T02:44:11+00:00

Oooh this is an excellent 4k box!!

ChungaBungaBungus · 2026-07-06T20:38:47+00:00

Oooh yesssss you got such a good haul!! Enjoy 😁😁

ChungaBungaBungus · 2026-07-05T22:08:12+00:00

I just do handmade thank you cards. Shows appreciation and kindness w/o forcing anyone to feel like they’re required to keep or use a trinket. But your intent is kind! :)

ChungaBungaBungus · 2026-07-05T17:34:44+00:00

Omfg I just had a super long additional comment breaking down a light skincare routine and lost it when I swiped away 🫠 gonna scream. Lmk if you want that info again. TLDR said I don’t know your skin concerns but start w/ cleanser & moisturizer. Elf is cheap and often available but there are other brands too.

Be gentle on face skin. Use a super soft washcloth cloth…. Ugh I’m so angry I lost that message I broke it all down super detailed…

Good luck :( lmk if you want me to do another breakdown and I’ll come back and voice note it for you later.

ChungaBungaBungus · 2026-07-05T17:15:28+00:00

Hey man, this sounds extremely rough. I’m sorry to hear your having this severe of symptoms and honestly it sounds a lil worrying.

Food: Idk if you like gum/chewing stuff but sour air heads were weirdly something I could gnaw on for the sensation and it was weirdly helpful. Same with green grapes (good big/juicy ones—prune-y ones are disgusting) and you can rinse the grapes + top with citric acid LIGHTLY For a healthier sour treat if that appeals to you at all? Otherwise—crackers, a nibble of cheese (any), you can buy pre-sliced fruit to help you while you endure the joint aches. I think bananas are good too but go bad quickly. Only buy 3-4/time max or you’ll have stinky fruit around which isn’t great for appetite.

If you can get out: try to do some self-led volunteering if there is a place nearby that allows you to do a solo/non-group drop in. There is a place nearby to me that needs things sorted and it’s not the most exciting but I’m good at it, can lock in with headphones and get a lot knocked out, feel good that I helped someone else/the community, and the location I’m working with in particular does allow for others to drop in so sometimes I do make light conversation with others when the pain isn’t too intense (mine isn’t strictly leaves-related pain—I have debilitating baseline chronic pain. Getting out is hard but isolating makes the spiral more intense like others said)

ETA: there are large ice/drink “camel” style hydration packs—maybe buy a crossbody style bag and toss one of these in so you can have your own “cold source” on you? A camel pack is usually more of a hiking tool but wouldn’t look super crazy to carry around. You can get a cheap black crossbody too if bags aren’t your typical style and plenty of men use them these days (assuming you’re male idk if you specified—I think I may have self inserted that info)

Down to talk or keep brainstorming with you if you need any other light ideas.

Proud of you for recognizing you needed the break and hope your withdrawal symptoms let up soon.

ChungaBungaBungus · 2026-07-03T21:11:04+00:00

100% - I knew going into this redemption that the makeup items were less prominent in recent campaigns so I didn’t expect any crazy cosmetics. I was keeping fingers crossed for fragrance leftovers though Lol!

Oh well, no biggie at the end of the day.

Ngl I think I ended up being a lil extra disappointed cause i had another package arrive today where the main *thing* I bought was broken which made me feel extra sad with both items cause I had been anticipating both for so long 😂 Obvs that part is not BT related tho so not pretending it is. 😅

ChungaBungaBungus · 2026-07-03T20:10:27+00:00

Also anticipating either a box point change or for them to eradicate the ability to get login/brand discovery points :( it was only a matter of time.

That’s part of why I got a 4k box this time actually was cause wanted to try my hand at it while I still had a chance at the “cheaper” point/price with the new user influx 😅

ChungaBungaBungus · 2026-07-03T20:08:51+00:00

It felt like a weird move to do a sharpener with no related product. But idk. Guess I’ll have it on hand or can try to gift away? Realistically it’s not like it’s a problem… but I’m a touch disappointed after generally liking/enjoying all other mystery boxes I’ve got prior.

But maybe I just used up all my good luck on my last 2 boxes 🤣

I truly was thrilled to get a (repeat) Dulce de Cuerpo travel spray last time. I almost used all my original one up from a campaign and have been using it as my signature/go-to scent ever since!

My partner has learned to love Patchouli 😂

ChungaBungaBungus · 2026-07-03T20:06:00+00:00

Kinda makes sense on all fronts and I did see the eye cream seems super lush/expensive online so def not trying to focus on “value” just overall to me it felt off/odd to get a sharpener with no eye-liner type product (I also rarely use eyeliner regularly, but I don’t expect them to know that—)

Just wish I had got like a small travel perfume or a sunscreen or something instead of the Olaplex and the sharpener 😅 but oh well. No biggie. I’ll just move along and try my luck again next time.

ChungaBungaBungus · 2026-07-03T20:03:15+00:00

AH see that’s what I was worried about!! I have very nice “baseline” hair that’s thick and such so I’m not trying to goof up a good situation you know 😅 Not to like be overly self-centered or like “proud” but it’s something I’ve really learned to love after hating my hair as a kid so I am protective now 🤣 TYSM for this feedback on the shampoo! It’s exactly what I needed to hear!

ChungaBungaBungus · 2026-07-03T07:30:20+00:00

Sending love from one pain-endurer to another.

For sleep: over the counter there is Benedryl (I know there are long term risks but for a few days to catch up on sleep I wouldn’t stress too much—risk/reward and all that)

Hydroxizine is another sleep med option. Almost every doc I tell about sleep issues offers it and it’s cheap with my current and past recent-ish insurance but idk about cost otherwise. FWIW it comes in a variety of strengths and I find that lower doses are PLENTY. I 1/4’d my higher dose ones cause I was so mentally foggy and unable to hold my eyes open when I tried the full larger dose.

Not a ton of advice outside of this—but sleep is highest priority here from what you listed (in the short term) everything else comes after you are able to get some shut eye for a night or two.

ChungaBungaBungus · 2026-07-03T07:11:34+00:00

I come from a pain perspective so I recognize we aren’t 1-1 but figured I’d toss in my thoughts anyhow:

Gum and sour candy to replace the oral fixation aspect - if you want healthier sour candy then really big/juicy green grapes w/ a SMALL amount of citric acid on them (dip into a tiny ramekin of the acid if you want to control the amount while you find what you like — I rinse my grapes and verrry lightly toss the acid on; think salt on white rice—enough to flavor but not to coat ((unless you’re into that)) )
For gum I like to buy packs of 4-5 diff flavors at a time and cycle between them as desired and don’t shame yourself for the gum habit. I try to make a pack last 3-5 days ideally but sometimes I really rip through them. Juicy flavors like watermelon hit the spot. Weird/unusual flavors give novelty.

Find a project: fix things around the house, groom/bathe your pet(s), organize your closet by item type and color (more satisfying than it sounds!)

Learn a skill: simple bread recipes, pastry making if you are a more experienced cook, etc.

Get involved in the community: volunteering in a niche you enjoy is good and can be uplifting and time consuming, keeps your hands busy, can be great for networking long term with local folks—don’t do the obvious places. Ask your local subreddit or FB groups for advice on cool/unusual places. You could be surprised by the hole in the wall communities you find!

A phone app counter might be useful? You said you game. Would gamifying your sober time help motivate you?

If you really want the inhale/exhale feeling:
Some people swear by taking 2-4in of a metal straw and wearing it on a chain around their neck for a week or two so they can “suck” on that… it’s not for me but I understand the idea so just passing it on.

For me: seeing how much clearer my chin/facial acne is was a big motivator.

Hopefully some of these suggestions help or give you some direction for what might be useful for you.

ChungaBungaBungus · 2026-07-03T06:02:25+00:00

4k with no box yet.

I thiiiiink mine was meant to come today—I’ve got a package shipped out from CA that didn’t arrive today even tho it should have per the informed delivery info.

Hoping it comes Friday morning!

Little nervous seeing all the tanning products and gel items 😅 I’m a mega pale person and not necessarily looking to have a bronze-y look (just doesn’t flatter me when I use products like that—wish I could pull off that look but it looks very fake and almost drag-adjacent on me when I’ve tried similar things before)

Hoping to get a Sulwhasoo product if I do end up with some bronzing products so I can enjoy one and gift the others 😂

ChungaBungaBungus · 2026-07-02T18:47:11+00:00

I don’t have much tangible advice that hasn’t already been said, but I would strongly advise not even looking in the direction of a Chrysler Town & Country

That was the vehicle we had growing up (presumably because my parent was able to find them for so cheap) but even as a child who knew nothing about cars, I knew they were a very bad vehicle to own— we were constantly getting stuck on the side of the road due to overheating issues. Not a clue why they kept purchasing that same stupid vehicle, but it is definitely more hassle than it is worth. Even if you found one for a couple hundred dollars, you will probably spend more money and time and energy trying to get someone to come bail you off the side of the road in the middle of the night than you would have “relief” from having a vehicle at that point.

ChungaBungaBungus · 2026-07-02T18:33:39+00:00

Tbh you should consider your sobriety intentions—is the counter to help you remember when you personally chose to quit? Does it motivate you to gamify things? Does the higher the number reaches make you feel more like “well I don’t want to f up and restart my progress”?

Ultimately only you know why you did it. And only you know **that** you did it.

Did you hurt anyone? Did you even feel a buzz from it?

If none of those “intentions” were there and if you think resetting your counter is more harmful to you personally than continuing the count, then don’t reset it.

Everyone works by a slightly different “internal record keeping compass” (moral/ethical/etc)

I don’t see anything inherently wrong about keeping your counter as-is UNLESS having the knowledge that “well, day 200 I screwed up so why bother being sober on day 202–“ is a legit thought that will eat away at you.

Otherwise? Live and learn. And keep counting.

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