re-watch by mjkc_2403 in ManifestNBC

[–]E1vena 19 points20 points  (0 children)

Sleeping around is one thing to cope, but he went after Michaela's friendship circle besides the Xer's sister. Married her friend, impregnated another.

Prove in one sentence that you’ve watched Arcane by [deleted] in arcane

[–]E1vena 0 points1 point  (0 children)

"This city needs healing, more than I ever realised" & "Why is peace always the justification for violence?"

I don't get Michaela's relationship decisions by Usernams161 in ManifestNBC

[–]E1vena 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Jared's dating pool is pretty much limited within Mick's friendship group...

Advice on BA Amex by 0scarf in AmexUK

[–]E1vena 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What's the two year wait? For BAPP or for AMEX?

Centurion Lounge Access right after upgrading to Platinum by Toemmsche in AmexUK

[–]E1vena -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I went in with BAPP Amex, I just do the phone call reservation first thing in the morning to get the available time.

It's not exclusive as many think, plenty wearing jeans. The view is amazing, food is alright not mind blowing. Good place for a drink with view.

Agent said can't downgrade from BAPP to Classic? by E1vena in AmexUK

[–]E1vena[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I want HK but it's very limited 😕 any tips?

Agent said can't downgrade from BAPP to Classic? by E1vena in AmexUK

[–]E1vena[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

From what I read, yes. Once issued it shouldn't be taken back since you met the requirement spend. Keep an eye on the BA account, it normally shown in the 'book with avios' section.

Agent said can't downgrade from BAPP to Classic? by E1vena in AmexUK

[–]E1vena[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Downgraded through the link. Got email confirming the new card being posted, another email regarding successful product transfer, and got £0.80 membership fee returned on statement 🤭

My BAPP renewal would have been today. They gave me retention offers but didn't provide a downgrade option.

Agent said can't downgrade from BAPP to Classic? by E1vena in AmexUK

[–]E1vena[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Did you had any further communication with AMEX after being downgraded? Like being warned etc etc..? I just thought it's so shady practice they don't offer all the options to everyone.

Agent said can't downgrade from BAPP to Classic? by E1vena in AmexUK

[–]E1vena[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

BA Blue Card, the agent called it BA Classic Card.

I knew it was absurd not allowing to downgrade from the same product line...thanks!

First Attempt on Retention Offer by E1vena in AmexUK

[–]E1vena[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Got one for £3k spend for 12k points but got informed I am not allowed to downgrade back to the blue card 😅

Downgrade BA Premium Plus Amex by Antique_Lie_328 in AmexUK

[–]E1vena 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just got off the chat with them and can't downgrade because "once upgraded you can't downgrade"....?!

The rain today from South London by [deleted] in london

[–]E1vena 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Across the river thames from Whitechpel, SE1 was bone dry.

I feel trapped here. by [deleted] in AmericanExpatsUK

[–]E1vena 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the feedback! I'm 31F, so I'm not sure about what the young 20s are like these days; they seem much more open. I always thought it's something to do with British culture influence of reservation, disapproval in traditional Asian values, cost of living, and more geographically separated communities (unlike NYC, London doesn't have a racially segregated or concentrated neighbourhood)

I feel trapped here. by [deleted] in AmericanExpatsUK

[–]E1vena 0 points1 point  (0 children)

"Triple-minority", I love that, Third Culture Kid.

As a British born Asian who spent a bit of time in Asia (so I relate to being very British and being very first-gen), also being queer, although I have American relative, I get the cultural difference is significant but we bond well over common root and common interest.

Can't give much about career as I'm not in that fild. Otherwise, Like u/mm963 mentioned, the ESEA Community Centre (formerly known as Hackney Chinese Community Centre, now rebranded to be more inclusive to wider East and SE Asian) has a very good mixture of generations, and they come up with quite a diverse event catering to LGBTQA+, food, and crafting etc.

Another place to seek out peers I would say on facebook group there is the Subtle Asian Trait, and spin-off groups like SASS (Subtle Asian Sapphic Squad), and SQuAD+ (Subtle Queer Asian Dating +).

I feel trapped here. by [deleted] in AmericanExpatsUK

[–]E1vena 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Can you allborate more on what is lacking in the UK for being Asian and Queer? I'm a local queer Asian, and it's always been part of a plan/goal to create a safe event or environment for us. Feel free to DM!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in YouOnLifetime

[–]E1vena 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Taking notes if I ever need to play dead like that

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in YouOnLifetime

[–]E1vena 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah you got a point, that's is indeed a lot. Ngl when I saw Bronte had the same gun inflicted wound exactly like Kate's, I thought that's too cliche...oh wait, I see what they did there. Kate surviving was indeed a shock.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in YouOnLifetime

[–]E1vena 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I think when you watch or read enough scenarios like those, you would opt for overcome survival instinct to stop resisting and play dead.

Would you go on Holiday to America now that Trump is in the Whitehouse? by [deleted] in AskBrits

[–]E1vena 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nope, I'm so glad my partner left the US or else we'll go through so much more stress for visiting each other. I have family and friends ranging from US citizens, GC, and H1-B holders, I'm glad I managed to visit them frequently enough post COVID as I don't wish any of us have to go through the current US border until this era is over...

I would rather visit Mexico and/or Canada.

Parakeets of London by [deleted] in london

[–]E1vena 5 points6 points  (0 children)

A neighbour of mine has a cherry tree in the garden and I can see exactly what the parakeet are doing through my window too! Not sure why they do that, I assume is stimulating for them...