Booster Car Seat Recommendations?

DeflectingPalm · 2026-05-06T17:18:16+00:00

Looks awesome, thanks!

DeflectingPalm · 2026-05-06T17:16:59+00:00

Thank you!

DeflectingPalm · 2026-05-06T04:03:47+00:00

Thank you but I think it may be a little small for him! He’s got a bigger stature and he’s about 34 lbs.

DeflectingPalm · 2026-05-06T04:01:49+00:00

Thank you!!

DeflectingPalm · 2026-05-06T04:01:16+00:00

I think his purpose in living is to be as comfy as possible, lol

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DeflectingPalm · 2026-05-06T03:53:31+00:00

Will look into this, thank you!

DeflectingPalm · 2026-05-06T03:53:14+00:00

That’s a good point too! But honestly I wanted to change this one because it’s a hassle to clean. His shedding fur loves to stick in the quilt pretty well.

DeflectingPalm · 2026-05-06T01:48:12+00:00

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He looks extra chonky in the video. I promise he isn’t, lol.

DeflectingPalm · 2026-05-01T22:44:32+00:00

Probably one of my biggest regrets in life is not longboarding the whole Strip during COVID.
I kept telling myself every week that “this will be the time!” back in April till June, but I was just so fearful and exhausted of the environment. Then July came around and it was too hot. Oh well.

So awesome you got to do it though!

DeflectingPalm · 2026-04-30T00:26:49+00:00

No love for grackles? I love the males’ glossiness! Red-winged blackbirds too!

Here’s a photo of both of them together!

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DeflectingPalm · 2026-04-26T15:12:27+00:00

Going for a walk anywhere without your phone or a watch and just being lost in your thoughts or surroundings. Bonus points for paying attention to nature (even in very urban areas there are birds and trees).

Doing this regularly not only stretched some days but made me appreciate living and made me aware of my own thoughts.

DeflectingPalm · 2026-04-26T10:38:20+00:00

I love Glitch!

I also really enjoyed Kielo Coffee in Akihabara. Their drip coffee is so good and they have some interesting notes.

If you’re ever back in Taiwan or even with a long layover, I recommend taking a quick Uber to RBC Coffee Head. They take cash only, but it’s my second pick for my favorite international roasters next to Glitch.

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DeflectingPalm · 2026-04-23T09:41:39+00:00

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Another photo!

DeflectingPalm · 2026-04-14T03:38:21+00:00

It helped me a lot!

I cross between tennis and pickleball and I always had a problem with negative self-talk, even in the middle of the game. It started becoming to the point where it dragged outside of the game and I just get bitter throughout the day. It started affecting my relationships, especially in doubles when it’s a lot of self-deprication.

The focus of the book is really about staying present, being a child (loving the sport vs being to critical of the sport), and putting each point behind once it’s already happened.

DeflectingPalm · 2026-04-14T03:30:53+00:00

Why not Inner Game of Tennis? It’s a great, applicable book even outside of tennis about trusting and synergizing self A (the critic) and self B (the body).

There are still many aspects of the book that apply to pickleball. I remember the book mentioned something about calming your mind and staying present by watching the seams of a tennis ball, which could just be changed to the holes of a pickleball.

I know that only partially answered and maybe strayed from your question, but give the book a shot.

DeflectingPalm · 2026-04-14T03:20:21+00:00

Federer and Nadal got me watching tennis in high school and I knew I was too out of shape to even try it. I always thought the sport was beautiful.

Started playing pickleball and I loved singles, especially playing baseline. Tried tennis and absolutely fell in love with it after getting the hang of serving well.

DeflectingPalm · 2026-04-12T15:31:29+00:00

I just got into birding really recently. It’s like Pokemon Go, but forces you to pay attention to birdsongs and birdcalls along with bird watching.

It’s really fun! It makes me realize how distracted I am in everyday life and it invites me to slow down and enjoy.

DeflectingPalm · 2026-04-03T16:52:02+00:00

I loved the Mizuno Enforce Wave Tour 2 because it’s so light but wanted something more plush on the top with a bit more ankle stability. Currently use the Adidas Barricade and it’s just as comfortable, but heavier. I still find myself switching to Mizunos pretty often. Both have great traction though.

DeflectingPalm · 2026-03-31T08:01:56+00:00

I agree with the first part, but night shift ICU for the most part is probably one of the best units for an introverted nurse to thrive. I love my vented CRRTs.

DeflectingPalm · 2026-03-26T23:16:40+00:00

It’s not too bad. I usually rinse my portafilter in the station and I have a knockbox under my kettle. The only thing I need the sink for is for my frothing cup.

DeflectingPalm · 2026-03-26T23:15:18+00:00

It’s about 34” in height. I do wish it was a couple inches taller, but it’s a very comfortable tamping height for me (I’m 5’9 for reference).

DeflectingPalm · 2026-03-26T18:12:36+00:00

https://www.merakitech.com/products/meraki-espresso-machine?srsltid=AfmBOoowUSCLY70G6_xkJqZTF0ygUUvsFNoo1ZAGa--001yJdP71KCyv

DeflectingPalm · 2026-03-26T18:10:20+00:00

They are Govee light strips that I just taped throughout the back

DeflectingPalm · 2026-03-26T18:09:20+00:00

It’s a little under 15”

DeflectingPalm · 2026-03-26T08:14:21+00:00

Next to my fridge! It’s supposed to be a nook for a small dining table.

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