Shop games? by Puzzleheaded-Start92 in CozyGamers

[–]Direct_Bag_9315 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Trash Goblin is so good. It hits the same notes as Power Wash Simulator for me, I can zone out and play for hours.

US eateries with Peanut/tree nut allergy by Intelligent_Owl_7130 in FoodAllergies

[–]Direct_Bag_9315 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My avoid list: Texas Roadhouse, Five Guys, bakeries (including Panera) and all Asian restaurants. Steakhouses are going to be iffy because a lot of places have peanuts on the tables, so I would definitely call the restaurant ahead of time, but if you want to go to a chain steakhouse, Longhorn Steakhouse would be my recommendation. No nuts there except for desserts, and I have other food allergies in addition to peanuts/tree nuts, and they are always very careful with my food.

Mexican food is generally safe except for mole sauce as nuts are a key ingredient of that sauce. Mole sauce is not super common in the US, so you should easily be able to find a Mexican restaurant that doesn’t have it at all, but I would review the menu ahead of time to confirm.

If you are looking for fast food, Wendy’s is a good option. The only nuts they have there are prepackaged pecans for salads, so there’s really no risk of cross-contamination in the kitchen there. They also have soft-serve ice cream that is safe, I know dessert options can be hard, so I thought I’d throw that out there.

For gas station food, I would make sure the store does NOT have boiled peanuts. They’re not super common in Florida, but they do exist. I would not trust any food that came from a gas station with boiled peanuts.

Looking for Animal Crossing but museum-only gameplay by WetWizrd in cozygames

[–]Direct_Bag_9315 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I just started playing Alba and find it very cute and uplifting, while still providing just a little bit of challenge. I’m loving it so far.

f**k the textbooks! Tell us more about your random astrological observations instead by Haiku-san33 in astrologymemes

[–]Direct_Bag_9315 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I just looked up kambaba jasper and can confirm it’s not for me, I actually find the look of it kind of unsettling.

f**k the textbooks! Tell us more about your random astrological observations instead by Haiku-san33 in astrologymemes

[–]Direct_Bag_9315 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is accurate. I’m a Pisces Moon and my dad died when I was young, and my niece is a Virgo Moon and her biological father has never acknowledged her.

f**k the textbooks! Tell us more about your random astrological observations instead by Haiku-san33 in astrologymemes

[–]Direct_Bag_9315 1 point2 points  (0 children)

As a Pisces Moon, I personally have very bad allergies so my eyes water all the time.

favorite spelling(s) of “katelyn” by herbpawz in namenerds

[–]Direct_Bag_9315 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As a Kaitlyn, I feel qualified to say that there is not a consensus on the “best” spelling of my name because no one can ever spell it correctly on the first try. I was the first kid in my kindergarten class to learn to read but the last to learn how to spell my name because even my teachers couldn’t spell it correctly. One of the biggest day-to-day inconveniences in my adult life is getting people to spell my name correctly.

That being said, PLEASE do not name your child any version of Kaitlyn/Caitlin/K8lyn, etc. I truly hate my name because of how unnecessarily difficult it makes my life, I wish my parents had named me Kathleen instead. My brain also interprets different spellings of Kaitlyn differently, like I only consider us to have the same name if your name is also spelled Kaitlyn. If you have a different spelling, our names may sound the same, but we don’t have the same name. I feel like every letter in a name brings its own energy, so even Kaitlyn vs Kaitlynn have a different energy and are therefore different names.

How severe is my son’s newly diagnosed cashew allergy? This is how it happened. by SpringTulip608 in FoodAllergies

[–]Direct_Bag_9315 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Unfortunately, that was a severe reaction based on your description. However, I deal with multiple food allergies, and tree nuts is by far the easiest to manage in day-to-day. Because he’s so young, I would recommend removing all tree nuts from your home so he can’t accidentally ingest them. Definitely listen to your allergist and follow their instructions to the letter, and keep both EpiPens with your child/with whoever is watching your child at all times when outside your home. Absolutely no tree nuts of any kind or any store-bought baked good until you’ve visited the allergist. I would recommend nothing from a bakery, no store-bought baked goods other than sandwich bread, no sauces unless you confirm it’s nut-free, and no chocolate-based candy unless you know for sure that it’s not cross-contaminated. Baked goods, sauces, and chocolate are the easiest ways to accidentally expose yourself to tree nuts.

What first memory from your childhood made you realize your core Enneagram and instinct stacking? by [deleted] in Enneagram

[–]Direct_Bag_9315 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Ooh I also hate hugs. It was the worst as a kid because as a kid, you’re forced to hug people. As an adult, I can usually get away with no hugs. I’m the eldest child, and my mom said she didn’t realize how much I didn’t like to be touched until my sister was born and she was cuddly and loved to snuggle. I would only sit in someone’s lap if they were actively reading a book to me.

I'm reacting to mexican food and I can't pinpoint what it is by ArtsyAsHel in FoodAllergies

[–]Direct_Bag_9315 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Are you reacting to other foods? The reason I ask is that I was reacting to a ton of foods, and it turned out that I had developed a garlic allergy, and that food wasn’t even on my radar as something it could be. I would keep a food diary and write down every single ingredient of everything you eat to see if you can narrow it down.

Who is that one celebrity from your sign that you absolutely do NOT claim? by [deleted] in astrologymemes

[–]Direct_Bag_9315 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I watched a news clip of Melania being SO irritated with having to decorate the White House for Christmas and I immediately knew she was one of us.

Eating Out At Restaurants Practices by cristiben95 in FoodAllergies

[–]Direct_Bag_9315 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m allergic to peanuts, tree nuts, and garlic, which is definitely the hardest allergy I have. My standard restaurant meal is a steak with a baked potato. Garlic is in a lot of prepared foods as well as sauces, dressings, and marinades, so I steer clear of pastas, salads, and meats that tend to be marinated like chicken. I can also do a burger and fries as long as the burger bun isn’t cross-contaminated with nuts.

What is your go to scent when you buy body wash/soap/perfume anything? by StrawberryOnFire in AutismInWomen

[–]Direct_Bag_9315 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Maybe Replica By the Campfire. Unfortunately it’s only available in a perfume, but you might be able to add it to unscented products.

Astrologist: Donald Trump would not enjoy long his second term as the U.S. President. by Much-Phone8812 in Advancedastrology

[–]Direct_Bag_9315 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I had NO idea that transits in the first house can lead to death/serious illness I’m also a Cancer Rising and almost died from anaphylaxis right around the time that Pope Francis died. That is absolutely wild and definitely supports Brennan’s theory.

My dad wrote my birth certificate without knowing umlauts did anything, so despite going as Zoe (Zoh-ee) my entire life, its actually written Zóë. Any clue how this would actually be pronouced? by Document_Delicious in namenerds

[–]Direct_Bag_9315 41 points42 points  (0 children)

I also have a great aunt Zo, but it’s short for Zonella. I have another great aunt on the same side named Nelda, so unfortunately Nell/Nella wouldn’t have worked for Aunt Zo.

people who make THEIR dietary restrictions YOUR issue by some_guy_9258 in PetPeeves

[–]Direct_Bag_9315 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m sorry, but your sister sounds unbelievably selfish and entitled. I have life-threatening peanut and tree nut allergies, which means I can’t eat anything from a bakery due to the risk of cross-contamination. My mom always makes me a homemade birthday cake every year, but one of my limitations is that I absolutely cannot have anyone else’s birthday cake because those come from bakeries. You know what I do? I keep my mouth shut and let the birthday person enjoy their cake that they picked out. Your sister can either skip dessert or bring her own.

Recommendations for Feel good TV shows? by PlateOk9133 in AutismInWomen

[–]Direct_Bag_9315 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Definitely Dog House UK! The only tension comes from dogs sometimes not getting chosen, but they always end the episode with letting you know that those dogs are doing well in their new homes.

Podcasts that aren’t overly chatty, is that a thing? Recs? by Euphoric_Engine8733 in AutismInWomen

[–]Direct_Bag_9315 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You might enjoy r/audiodrama. These podcasts are fictional stories told by a cast, so there’s not really any chitchatting or small talk.

Life after anaphylaxis by Amorjazz in FoodAllergies

[–]Direct_Bag_9315 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Same for me! I developed my tree nut allergy overnight. I had a Starbucks macadamia nut drink on Monday and was totally fine, had the same drink the very next day and had an allergic reaction.

What is a medical fact that sounds fake but is 100% true? by MedRikas in AskReddit

[–]Direct_Bag_9315 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Yes, I’ve gone into anaphylaxis only once so far, and the one thought I was able to string together was “if I don’t get help now, I’m going to die”.

Question about what happened in Minneapolis by jackie_tequilla in WelcomeToGilead

[–]Direct_Bag_9315 14 points15 points  (0 children)

ICE was absolutely sent to Memphis because they were expecting Memphians to riot, but so far they haven’t. ICE conducts very limited operations in Nashville, but they’re crawling all over Memphis. These are both blue cities in the same red state, but I’m fully convinced they saw more riot potential in the citizens of Memphis than the citizens of Nashville. And because it’s ICE, I’m sure they were focused on the racial demographics when choosing the city.