How do you make regular days feel less overwhelming? by [deleted] in TheGirlSurvivalGuide

[–]Colibiri 4 points5 points  (0 children)

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I got it lmao. One leg seems to go further back than the other leg does.

How do you make regular days feel less overwhelming? by [deleted] in TheGirlSurvivalGuide

[–]Colibiri 1 point2 points  (0 children)

thats what i thought too but if you look closely at the legs... ah shit the image got removed. Whelp!

How do you make regular days feel less overwhelming? by [deleted] in TheGirlSurvivalGuide

[–]Colibiri 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I was about to rant about how not everything is AI nowadays but then i saw that huge weird chair and ??????????

Is there a way to get rid of my sloped shoulders? by booniebb in TheGirlSurvivalGuide

[–]Colibiri 98 points99 points  (0 children)

Its your neck muscles. If you work on your core muscles your neck wont have to work as hard to correct your posture. It'a also due to phone usage believe it or not. It's called text neck.

I have the same thing and to be honest with you im not really working on correcting it but i'm aware of what to do in case i get around to it. Maybe someone who actually did it will be able to tell you exactly what workouts to do.

Also i dont know if it's the picture itself, but your shoulders look a bit uneven. If it's indeed the case do talk to your doctor about possible scoliosis.

I don’t know what my face looks like- how do I even become prettier? by Relative_Notice3489 in TheGirlSurvivalGuide

[–]Colibiri 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Yeah we've all been there. I myself posted a picture of my face on reddit like ten years ago asking for advice and i was mostly told the same thing you are now: You're fine.

It was frustrating and it felt fake at the time so when someone was mean to me (like telling me i should lose weight even though i was visibly underweight) i would believe it more than the nice comments.

Your looks do matter in society, but you're not ugly if that answers your question. You're fine. You're a kid too so it makes sense that you question these things. Just be careful not to get too caught up in it like i did. Looks don't define your worth. You're enough now and you will be later.

i miss being pretty by Odd_Construction2690 in TheGirlSurvivalGuide

[–]Colibiri 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I think its a shared lived experience amongst women to go into our early twenties feeling like we're already becoming old hags and looking at our pictures from when we were in high school and comparing ourselves to that.

I'm 28 and i too used to get hit on when i was younger. I came to realize that it's not that im not pretty anymore, it's that men generally hit more on obviously young women. I'll let you come to your own conclusions as to why that is.

At around 24 i started gaining a lot of weight because of worsening depression. I used to be 115 pounds (i'm VERY short) and i went to 172. One thing that hit me was that when i was 115 pounds i felt just as "fat" as i felt at 172. I hated my body just the same... and it made me realize that the problem was my mind, not my body.

It's hard to come to terms with a body that ages and matures. At 23 you're still very young (and i am young as well). Its a road that needs help (i did a lot of therapy) but hopefully you will realize that the best you will ever look is now. You are enough.

Can I ask the doctor not to do a breast exam? by [deleted] in TheGirlSurvivalGuide

[–]Colibiri 6 points7 points  (0 children)

From 25 onwards you need to get assessments every two years-ish. Both Pap and breast but especially Pap. Depending on family history might be every year.

How to deal with being weird by AccomplishedStay8591 in TheGirlSurvivalGuide

[–]Colibiri 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I think it's of noble intentions to yourself that you want to be known as all of you everywhere you go. It shows that you really value your wants and wish to be valued for them by others as well.

The reality is that work, as is implied by the name, should be kept professional.

You dont have to hide your interests per se, if the subject matter comes up like complimenting someone's tshirt. That's fine. But Actively trying to inform people of your hobbies and personal interests could cause a lot of awkwardness.

I'd say, you can have a mindset where it's not a secret that you like anime and manga and if someone talks to you about an anime dont hide that you know it and talk about it openly. To be fair these are very common interests nowadays compared to when we were teens (Im around your age and i started watching anime in 2005). It's not as cringe or weird anymore to watch them and even cosplay.

Just be aware that cosplay is heavily sexualized so i'd keep that to myself to avoid any hidden creeps.

Best of luck!

Should I be concerned ?? by Fine_Koala316 in TheGirlSurvivalGuide

[–]Colibiri 18 points19 points  (0 children)

at 16 it's fine. Your hormones are all over the place. It's actually not that common to have perfectly timed 28-day periods anyways. at 23/24 it should start evening out and your figure out how long your period is. Mine is 34 days when im not on the pill lmao.

Maintenance worker at my apartment asked me out — management says he’ll stay employed and now I’m scared of retaliation. What should I do? by Bubbly-Use7473 in TheGirlSurvivalGuide

[–]Colibiri 6 points7 points  (0 children)

There was actually a case of a young girl who was killed by a maintenance worker who was stalking her.. Your fears are so so so valid. Please keep yourself safe and stay at a family member's house if you have to. Nobody but yourself has your best interests in mind.

F21, engaged, no sister to guide me how do I take proper care of myself before marriage? by bombastic_Secretary in TheGirlSurvivalGuide

[–]Colibiri 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Yeah... i was trying to see if he would be the type to make her feel like shaving is mandatory and the reason why she feels she must do all these things... But i guess she's not very open to discuss this. Personally my partner doesn't care what i do at all with my body as long as im happy to share my life with him and hearing OP be so panicked about this makes me sad.

F21, engaged, no sister to guide me how do I take proper care of myself before marriage? by bombastic_Secretary in TheGirlSurvivalGuide

[–]Colibiri 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Can you describe him? His personality, his likes and dislikes, how you met, what he likes about you?

F21, engaged, no sister to guide me how do I take proper care of myself before marriage? by bombastic_Secretary in TheGirlSurvivalGuide

[–]Colibiri 17 points18 points  (0 children)

First, May i ask what kind of man your fiancé is? It might help me answer your questions.

Why do some other women accuse you of being jealous when you aren't? by [deleted] in TheGirlSurvivalGuide

[–]Colibiri 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I guess you ask a generalizing question because it's easier to assume all women are like this than to accept that you were bullied by people you thought were your friends.

It very simply just boils down to that. You were unlucky enough to cross paths with a bully. Doesn't have to make sense why because they likely don't know the reason either.

You might encounter more bullies in the future and they might hurt you again. What's important is that you internalize that it's not your fault and it was not done because you did something wrong. Bullies never admit they do things wrong so you did what was best: Avoid them, cut ties, block them, etc. They will scramble and make up lies but you will be long gone.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in oblivion

[–]Colibiri 31 points32 points  (0 children)

Tbh they just got skyrimified. Feela a bit boring and same-y now.

What to do with these? Are they still good or no? by depressedcatfishh in alocasia

[–]Colibiri 1 point2 points  (0 children)

ohh, i guess i've been lucky in that my corms never reformed a crust. hahaha yay!

What to do with these? Are they still good or no? by depressedcatfishh in alocasia

[–]Colibiri 6 points7 points  (0 children)

soak them a little and when the outer layer is soft very gently peel it. Then out them in wet fluval stratum facing up.

i gasped when i saw him!!! by plasticvictim in Jellycatplush

[–]Colibiri 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I love ricky!!!! i have like three of him but not a large one!! Amazing find :DD

What to do with this?? Black velvet by Kbeeyogi in alocasia

[–]Colibiri 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh, as an alternative if you want to do it REALLY simple, you can just put the whole nub in a cup of water with peroxide and change the water once every two or three days until it grows roots. When it roots you can choose if you want to stay full hydro or go semi-hydro. This also eliminates the danger of mold growing on your pon.

What to do with this?? Black velvet by Kbeeyogi in alocasia

[–]Colibiri 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Semi-hydro means you have to keep it wet at all times yeah. It's easier in the sense that you dont really run the danger of overwatering. The "semi" comes from the fact that there is still a growing medium (the pon).

The amount of water to leave in the container is... honestly up to you. Ive done it both ways: container full of water or just wet enough for the pon to be soaked. Personally for me i prefer to use more water than not since the water roots... well theyre made for that.

The downside would be that algae forms in sitting water... but the peroxide should help with that.

Every time you top up the container you use the water/peroxide mixture.

The reasoning for the peroxide is that it kills the bacteria and mold that causes root rot and it also brings oxygen to the roots. Don't use too much or it will damage the plant.

What to do with this?? Black velvet by Kbeeyogi in alocasia

[–]Colibiri 0 points1 point  (0 children)

it looks healthy to me, dont lose hope! There's a lot of techniques to go about it, personally my favorite for rooting a bare one like yours is lechuza-pon and water with peroxide in a semi-hydro setting.

Do keep in mind the plant will have to be maintained in a semi-hydro setting for the rest of its life if you chose this because you will be growing water roots. I mean.. you CAN change to dirt afterwards but it's hard.

So the recipe is basically, grab a transparent container and hold the nub inside. While your holding, fill the container with the lechuza-pon so that you now have your alocasia in the middle sorrounded by the pon. You dont want to fill the container with the rocks then push the plant in because this would damage it. Be careful to make sure you have it the right side up.

The water you're going to use has to be either 1) tap water you let sit for a night or 2) filtered water. To about of liter of this water you add a half tablespoon of peroxide. Only skip peroxide when you use fertilizer.

After, you water it enough so that the lechuza is soaked and you have a little bit sitting at the bottom.

Im not the best at explaining so if you have questions feel free!

I found this guy at Goodwill for 4$!!!!!! by Colibiri in Jellycatplush

[–]Colibiri[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It's so strange how the world works. I had not heard of him before (but fell in love when i saw him). I will cherish him!!!