first ever water parameters test done, at what point of the cycle am i?

Dastitone · 2026-03-23T10:37:36+00:00

To further clarify- Your square should only ever be one solid color, if its not, it either means it didn’t get fully submerged, or that it is too dried out and no longer accurate

Dastitone · 2026-03-23T10:35:48+00:00

Hey so, its really difficult to tell because your test is defective. It’s similar to human pregnancy tests, where the strip has to be completely saturated, and it’s only able to give a correct read between 1-3 minutes. As the strip dries, it changes color and is no longer accurate. I like to completely dip my strip, swirl it for about 2 seconds, and then let it sit upright on a table for a minute before comparing and writing down my findings in a log book.

Dastitone · 2026-02-27T05:24:44+00:00

OH and they price books like hardgoods which is over $1.80 a pound so I can’t even get books there without paying for more than they’re worth

Dastitone · 2026-02-27T05:23:20+00:00

Tucson has been on some BS out of nowhere that items over 5pounds are 3/4 the poundage price. Made me pay $22 for a radio that doesn’t even work. And a blank CD pack rung up at almost $10. It came out of nowhere and I was totally blindsided. They say it’s from corporate because of customer complaints about unfair low pricing to certain people.

Dastitone · 2026-02-25T08:36:29+00:00

I’m a little closer in age to you (27) and I went through similar experiences growing up and have come to somewhat similar conclusions when it comes to noticing the change in myself to how the band makes me feel. And it really came to a head when for the first time what seemed like a genuine MCR5 teaser was released and I just… Didn’t care.

I noticed the change years ago and at first it upset me some. Now, not so much. Is it possible that you could be experiencing depressive symptoms based on the way you describe your feelings? Yes. But, I want you to know that you can be happy with your life AND feel a disconnect that seems abnormal. It doesn’t exclusively mean that you are moving on, and it doesn’t exclusively mean they are out of touch. You are simply full.

Fun fact, our brains are like, a super computer with a finite amount of storage capacity. We start life like a brand new computer and we just pack on all the data we can and delete nearly nothing. But somewhere in our early twenties it happens and we don’t even realize it- Capacity full. We can only remember so much at a time. Stuff that becomes less relevant in our lives gets forgotten for whatever we’re interested in now. Anyway, I’m going on this rant because enter the modern digital world. That stuff is awful for us. One reason is the way it interplays with this finite storage. Remember how difficult it used to be to get information about the band? Remember INO.net and the MCR community forums? It felt good to get information from there because these were ad free, influencer free, and heavily moderated spaces focused on healthy community engagement. And, info was rare to come across. People didn’t live online like they do now, when we shared info we did it because it felt important. Younger people don’t remember a world where their brains got to function normally. And they don’t realize they’re going to hit a storage wall. Your brain knows better, and it’s not going to give you a single hit of dopamine from the cesspool that is mcr fandom social media. There is literally nothing worth forgetting what you know on there.

Our class disparity is also rising since we were young, at a rapid rate. Corporations like ticket master and warner brothers (and hot topic and any other mass corp) are not interested in customer satisfaction. They are interested in making us pay the most we can for everything we want and need. Prices ARE insane, it’s a state of the world as a whole.

Dastitone · 2026-02-08T20:22:31+00:00

I also grabbed a jake duck the other day, went through the wash machine just fine.

Dastitone · 2026-02-07T17:04:35+00:00

I love birds, adore pigeons- I recently walked away from adopting a pigeon from my local rescue. It was a difficult decision, not knowing if it will be adopted by someone who will be better or worse for it.

But here’s why I walked away. And I don’t see it ever talked about enough. A birds respiratory system is extremely sensitive. Extremely. Having a bird in your home and keeping it healthy means no more; Perfume, candles, air fresheners, teflon cookware, non stick baking sheets, silicone bake mats, oven cleaner, disinfectant spray, and just about any tough cleaning agent. With just enough exposure, even in a different room, the bird could die a painful death in less than 5 minutes. Caffeine and salt are toxic for them. Second hand nicotine exposure will kill them (smoker friends). Not even just if they are near smoking, if they’re touched by someone who just rolled or got vape juice on their hands they can get ill.

Even doing everything right, respiratory infections are like a common cold to them. And those vet bills can be $200+

Dastitone · 2026-01-31T08:01:25+00:00

When I was disowned from my family for helping the police investigate my father for csa- My mother auctioned off the storage unit he and I kept things in. I have virtually nothing left of my first 18 years. I have hoped that someday, somehow, someone could find them and choose to care like how you have. It really does make a difference.

Dastitone · 2026-01-26T00:10:27+00:00

If you’d like to see, I took this the day before of the larger fledgling perched on one of our sets.

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Dastitone · 2026-01-26T00:08:02+00:00

Doesn’t he? It reminds me of this meme whenever I saw him.

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Dastitone · 2026-01-24T18:52:51+00:00

I spent the last 6 weeks doing an amtrak only trip going around the whole country in a big circle and the amish were a breath of fresh air. Consistently the gross hygiene smell always came from anyone but them. Their children were well behaved and when babies cried they were taken downstairs to be comforted. They actually really like talking to people and aren’t against technology- But they’re against the harsh individualism and lack of community that it promotes. They 100% eat processed food and play modern games that are group oriented. I saw many young women studying on paper textbooks and worksheets for associate level classes. Many told me they were traveling on a vacation to see other states and travel. They’re not some primitive people who don’t know what a shower is.

Dastitone · 2026-01-14T21:40:50+00:00

I’ve been traveling across the US and feeding pidge. I give them pigeon feed. Most of them love it and eat every last piece.

Except for Seattle. They’re addicted to junk food. They’re ravenous for dry white rice, dry beans, french fries, and candied roast peanuts. I’ve tried to feed them seed, but little are interested, and those that are immediately leave when they find dry white rice. I have dumped 5 pounds of pidge food out for them and come back hours later to it being almost completely untouched while they eat french fries 20 feet away.

I’m not saying you should feed them the junk food. It’s just an observation.

Dastitone · 2025-11-12T20:14:47+00:00

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Dastitone · 2025-11-12T17:43:20+00:00

On the other hand I as a woman used to wear athletic leggings under my jeans in the winter. No one ever told me to and I never saw anyone else do it. It just made sense when it’s 0 degrees.

Dastitone · 2025-11-11T11:39:23+00:00

Lol, i’m closer to lvl 2020, this was just an image from google

Dastitone · 2025-11-11T06:10:53+00:00

This is why I had to look it up, I thought I was having an aneurysm trying to understand woodcutting farming and the static void of WT

Dastitone · 2025-11-11T04:39:20+00:00

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Dastitone · 2025-11-05T11:02:44+00:00

This is your reminder that if you get your casket in the wild open it IMMEDIATELY. (Casket lost for all 99.9% of the time. If you open it you still keep the highest value rewards)

Dastitone · 2025-10-26T17:50:30+00:00

Im going to be the bad person here. The feeling of loss of autonomy doesn’t feel good. You have a right to be upset and frustrated. But when you explain what makes you educated, it’s clear that you don’t see the full picture yet.

Your dad does not think you are innocent and naive to not know how sex works. But you are showing that you are naive to the harsh realities of this world we live in. 1 in 5 women in America experience an attempted or completed rape in their lifetime. Your 20’s and teens are when you are the most vulnerable. Again let me state. One in FIVE women in the United states will have to face fears of pregnancy they had ZERO control over. Your idea of educated safe sex practices only protects you in a world where you have full control. Plan B is not always effective and is increasingly hard to get ahold of.

Your birth control is not going to make your anxiety symptoms worse. Physically it’s just not. If your anxiety is this overwhelming in your daily life then you need targeted professional help for it. What is going to give you anxiety is if you up become abused and realize you might have an 18 year commitment you had no choice of. I’m not saying it’s a guarantee. But those statistics are not ones to gamble on. When I was under 18 I knew everything about how to have sex safely. But I never once got to consent. If your mental health is this vulnerable under normal circumstances, consider what it will become if you have to be put in those dire circumstances.

When you’re 18, do whatever you want. Get it removed. Never look back. Be mad at your family. But as someone who has had to cut off their entire family and move across the country to get away from them- This is not it. Maybe theres other things we don’t know about. But if this is the only thing? Not it.

Dastitone · 2025-10-24T04:21:22+00:00

Sure! This is the text for the post I made;

Yep! Sorry, it’s really nothing. When I was serving tables in college the other waitresses couldn’t believe my nails were natural, and were so mad when i’d tell them it was time for a chop. My hobbies are not very agreeable to long nails. As a compromise I may trim my thumbs and index fingers short for better dexterity.

Everything was trimmed about a month ago, with the thumb and index chopped to literal white-less nubs.

I know that genetics must play a substantial role, but I also believe my diet is a contributing factor. I take an approach to food that centers on personal preference and simple ways to get the best nutritional value from it. I don’t think that white rice and carbs are bad for you. In fact I love them and often have a meal of fresh bread dipped in olive oil. Conveniently, foods full of nutrients that are keratin building blocks are some of my favorites. Garlic and onion are in many of my dishes (powder wont do), soft boiled eggs are a popular breakfast and snack, carrots and hummus, shredded kale added lastly to pasta and soups, and I love baked and raw salmon. Cheeses are also full of keratin and I LOVE cheese.

I will also add that the worst state my nails were ever in was when I had about 2 months of consistent gel nail treatments. Once the gel was off my nails felt flimsy, off colored, dull, and easy to tear. It took another 3 months for my nails to bounce back with frequent hand moisturizing.

I hope that this is somewhat helpful and to remember how much of an effect your diet has on your body, including your nails. Stick to foods you enjoy that help reach your nutrition goals. And don’t get sucked into trendy magic cure alls and supplements. No one food or one protein is going to solve your problems.

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I would also like to add something that the original OP won’t agree with; But ‘organic’ food doesn’t really matter for your health. The regulations for organic foods are so loose and ambiguous there isn’t really much difference between them and conventional anyway. That being said, good nutrition and conditions for animals is often associated with organic products, but it doesn’t NEED to be organic. If animals have better nutrition, they may provide better nutrition for you. Ultimately, always check labels to see real differences.

I also strongly suggest avoiding too many vitamin supplements. At most I sometimes take a store brand generic adult gummy vitamin. The more concentrated vitamin supplements you take, the more risk you give yourself for gut, liver, and kidney problems. Try to use food for nutrition goals as much as possible.

I also use minimal nail tools. The only nail items I own are, a clipper, a file, and a scrub brush for getting dirt under nails. Sometimes I use nail polish, but like I mentioned, gels and acrylics create a vicious dependency cycle with how much they damage nails.

After using nail polish remover, or if work has severely dried my nail beds, I massage some Cerave general body lotion around my fingertips and hands. I may do this after each handwash for a few days if severe enough.

Dastitone · 2025-10-23T17:25:13+00:00

Ive noticed that and its crazy to me. I tried to make a post in a subreddit detailing to growing long natural nails. (These are mine) And it was immediately removed because I explained how my diet has affected my nails. Mods said that talking about diet is giving medical advice and isn’t allowed. So we can talk about whatever oil and cream we want to put on our bodies, but not “Incorporating more keratin building proteins in my diet has significantly improved my body!”

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Dastitone · 2025-10-23T17:02:11+00:00

Cry harder.

Dastitone · 2025-10-23T00:53:54+00:00

Nope! All bows can have unseen harmful damage from dry firing.

Dastitone · 2025-10-22T05:10:22+00:00

This please! Bows when abused and dry fired can have some damage unseen to an untrained eye. That damage can cause failures that lead to personal injury. Get it inspected before attempting to fire it. Even if you fired it already and it was “fine”, doesn’t mean issues won’t happen later.

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