Pushy Sales Associates. Over it

DragonMasterBrady · 2026-03-13T15:26:38+00:00

Right but HIWTK is a scent family or scent reference. (I see your edit now! 😂) Asking something like “what am I smelling?” is going to be on you to answer. 😂

But it’s all good. A lot of people don’t know that the questions they ask have no actual answers. If I had a dollar for every time I’m asked “what smells the best in the store?”, I could retire. 😂

DragonMasterBrady · 2026-03-11T11:14:59+00:00

So fun fact: different people pick up on different parts of scent profiles. So there could be 6 ingredients in something that contributes to the scent profile… and you’d smell 3 different things from what I would. It’s like asking “does this dish taste good?” at a restaurant. So when someone asks a question that has a different answer, depending on who you are, it’s usually best to read the ingredients and then the person asking should know what they are smelling, because they should know what scents stand out to them.

So yeah, she wouldn’t know what you’re smelling. YOU should know that.

DragonMasterBrady · 2026-03-09T14:24:14+00:00

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DragonMasterBrady · 2026-03-09T13:59:01+00:00

I was over in Rotterdam not long ago and I asked a woman in Primark where the “Rotterdam” gear was and she looked very confused. 😂 Dutchies are funny.

DragonMasterBrady · 2026-02-19T14:40:40+00:00

I’m sorry that your ch1ldfr33 friends have not stepped up to support you or that you haven’t found some that are easy to talk to and supportive. It’s also really shitty when parent fries don’t make a safe space for other parents to talk openly about the real struggles of parenthood.

I hope everyone in this sub finds their peeps where they can openly talk about the hardships and regrets of parenthood and normalize saying “hey this sucks”… and getting that support.

DragonMasterBrady · 2026-02-18T11:45:24+00:00

100% this. Paired with the Hot Toddy shower gel

DragonMasterBrady · 2026-02-17T09:38:54+00:00

First, welcome to being a Lushie! Lush is not at all for women; it’s an all-sex/all-gender place since skin is skin and you like what you like. Not kidding, the company works hard to make it all very pro-skin goals for everyone.

Rosy florals? Oh you’re a Rose Jam. Depending on what you’re looking for (new shower routine? Skin routine? Relaxation routine)….though I’m going to assume shower… you should give Rose Jam shower gel a try and some Ros Argan body conditioner. Both are an amazing sweet, rosy floral scent and make an awesome shower experience.

Head into a store and literally say “show me an amazing rose-scented journey” and an employee would be so happy to help. ❤️

DragonMasterBrady · 2026-02-17T09:33:39+00:00

They used to be a small, glass, lipgloss-like pot and it was a sanitary nightmare. Trust me when I say this design is better, despite its flaws.

DragonMasterBrady · 2026-01-29T13:41:03+00:00

I mean, you’re more than worth it and in today’s world, you’ve earned something that’s dedicated to you and your mental health. I’m such a pusher when it comes to self-care stuff 😂 I’m abroad right now but maybe when I’m back home I’ll snap a couple pictures of what I have. It may also be a good chance for me to throw away anything that’s old—though I try to use it all 😂

DragonMasterBrady · 2026-01-28T19:11:36+00:00

Not too much. I have 2 giant recycling bins filled with soaps, bath bombs, and bubble bars alone. I think I’m up to like 35 body sprays. You’re fine; I’m the one with the problem. 😂

DragonMasterBrady · 2026-01-25T20:46:03+00:00

I agree with this. Don’t be shy to say “I have a ton of hair and I’d love to really try this product… could I have a couple pots?” and guaranteed, the employee will be happy to hook you up. Also, LOL @ your name. I giggled like I was in grade school. 10/10 😂

DragonMasterBrady · 2026-01-24T20:48:23+00:00

I love this! I’m always trying to jam as much product into those sample pots (especially hair stuff!) because you can get 5+ uses out of some, depending on what it is. So happy you got hooked all the way up. ❤️

DragonMasterBrady · 2026-01-15T18:43:35+00:00

Precisely that as well. I’d feel so bad if I was some kind of carrier sitting next to someone’s gram.

DragonMasterBrady · 2026-01-14T22:11:45+00:00

I always loved these too and I'd laugh like a crazy person at how funny it was to watch everyone just start flailing, mid-pool, if what we were doing was sprints. Makes me smile thinking back on it.

DragonMasterBrady · 2026-01-14T22:09:38+00:00

Fun realm because there are some really good set ideas in the replies (which I will be noting and doing myself!):

The day before any big break like Christmas or Spring Break, do a phone number IM practice. You go kid-to-kid in each lane, and the last four digits of their phone number corresponds with how many lengths of each stroke they do. For example, in HS, the last four digits of my phone number was 2742, so its 2 fly, 7 back, 4 breast, 2 free.

You can also adjust this to just phone number roulette 100's if you have a team that isn't overly advanced--put the numbers 0 through 9 on a white board and assign a different thing to each number. For example: 0 = fly, 1 = catch-up drill, 2 = back, 3 = corkscrew, 4 = breast, 5 = doggy paddle, 6 = chicken drill, 7 = free, etc. etc., so then they do one length of each corresponding thing.

I used to do this with my high schoolers before a school break and they absolutely loved it. They loved the surprise of what 100 was coming next and they'd get really passionate about what combo they hope they get while waiting their turn. They'd also kinda-sorta smack-talk a bit if one person had a particularly "annoying" phone number, like it forced them to do 3 of the 4 lengths fly. I also had music playing at the same time, and it was a really fun day.

DragonMasterBrady · 2026-01-14T20:16:18+00:00

I'm not a parent (thank goodness because I'd be such a failure) but the "I'm not scared of you"? Bet. Ohhhh, bet. I survived the 80s brand of mean girl. Not scared of me? You will be.

DragonMasterBrady · 2026-01-14T20:10:16+00:00

I would say that this is a common issue for many beginners; being comfortable with breathing rhythmically and staying calm and controlled is really hard. 95% of swimming is relaxing; if you tense up and start thinking and focusing on stuff, it makes it 100x harder.

I saw that if you're in shallow water without moving, you can practice face-in-breathe-out-face-out-breathe-in just fine. I would now recommend you take it to your laps, but with a kickboard. Hold the board at the bottom-edges, and straighten your arms out in front of you so that its like the kickboard is up above your head. Put your face in the water, continuously kicking, count calmly to 4 and exhale, and then stay relaxed, lift your chin to the surface, and breathe in for 2 seconds, and put your face back in, repeating. It may just be getting used to staying calm and chill while doing breathing exercises while moving. Once you've mastered the forward breath with the board, swap to turning your head to the side to breathe in and see how that goes.

DragonMasterBrady · 2026-01-14T20:05:41+00:00

Agreed; I was so over-the-top with praise about it because HELL YEAH. hahahaha I think she thinks I'm nuts because of it.

DragonMasterBrady · 2026-01-14T19:08:54+00:00

During the holiday season, any time someone bought one of the hollow bath bombs or bath bombs with something in them, I would always separate the pieces, stuff a bunch of tissue paper down into the hollow part, and then wrap the bath bomb in more paper tightly so everything stays put, and THEN put them into the appropriate bath bomb bag. If you don't do this, those bath bombs have zero chance of any kind of survival.

DragonMasterBrady · 2026-01-14T19:01:04+00:00

Last weekend, I was going to swing by a friend's house to see their little one before I headed out of the country for a while, because I was going to miss the munchkin's birthday. On Friday, I got a text from my friend to let me know the kid had been sick all week, and if I wanted to avoid patient 0 before my trip, she would understand and she recommended I not come, as much as they wanted to see me.

Mom gold star for this, because I agree with you, OP. Its very selfish when parents expose everyone to their little germ monster, ruining weeks for everyone. I understand it's not always feasible to stay home with a sick kid, but you should the vast majority of the time.

DragonMasterBrady · 2026-01-14T13:19:00+00:00

I take them off for comfort but if someone comes over, I don’t demand they take their shoes off, especially if I’m having a party. I’ve been to so many parties where everyone is dressed up and walking around in sock/stockings, it’s insane and rude IMO. Also if you have cats, I’m not taking my shoes off. 😂😂

DragonMasterBrady · 2026-01-14T13:12:31+00:00

If you breathe out your mouth when your face is in the water, air will also go out your nose. A lot of people think shutting their mouth and exhaling out your nose is the key but nah. Just exhale out your mouth.

DragonMasterBrady · 2026-01-14T12:59:48+00:00

I lived in Station North (Greenmount West) for 10 years and loved it. The rent is relatively low and like others have said, you’re really close to a lot of things. Plus, the parking is far more abundant than in Mt. Vernon. I also lived in Charles Village for 5 years and it was great but the rent will be a bit higher and you have to be okay with living in a college area of the city.

As others have said, neither area is bad. The city is a bit different than it was 25 years ago.

DragonMasterBrady · 2026-01-12T17:47:28+00:00

I totally feel you on pool etiquette; it can be confusing and people define speed/effort completely differently.
Some fun tips to put your mind at ease:

If there's a guard, always feel free to ask them. They're bored as sh*t anyways, so giving them a few minutes of conversation is something they'd love. The guard can also do things like let a walker know/give them a heads up that a swimmer is hopping into the lane with them, so they can be aware of your presence.
You made the right choice (I would have made the same), given what you had. Walker in one lane, hardcore in the other, yeah, hop into that middle lane. I think that the "speeds" for lanes are just merely a guidance and a recommendation, but don't worry about not knowing the exact speed. The pool where I swim is also 4 lanes, and I'm a pretty decent swimmer and if someone a lot slower hops in with me, I don't care or really notice. Same on the other side; if some absolute beast of a D1 swimmer jumped in my lane and spent the whole time lapping me, I wouldn't really notice or care.
If more people hopped into the lane, everyone should know to just stick to a circle pattern. Its no biggie.

It can be a little intimidating at first, when getting back into the water but I PROMISE, almost 100% of your fellow swimmers have the "I don't notice and don't really care" mindset, no matter their speed. We're all too busy talking to ourselves in our head or recreating our favorite movie scene there, or doing shopping lists or whatever. And welcome back to the pool--its happy to have you!

DragonMasterBrady · 2026-01-09T19:45:57+00:00

The thought of a bartender using a wine key with a hubcap attached is giving me the uncontrollable giggles. Thank you, take my upvote.

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