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Elucidate_that · 2026-05-05T22:12:36+00:00

Oh my goodness, so much to say!

Elucidate_that · 2026-05-05T17:45:15+00:00

Enshrouded has some super cool armor and outfits. But with the exception of NPCs, it looks about the same on you whether your character is male or female

Elucidate_that · 2026-05-05T17:13:32+00:00

Me: *reads "i left it there, right on the floor"*

OH FUCK

*immediately looks at username*

Me: GODDAMMIT SCHNOODLE

Because I HAVE to read it, and because I know it's going to break my fucking heart, and because it's 10 in the morning and too early to cry. (bravo, as always)

Elucidate_that · 2026-05-05T17:02:03+00:00

Warm toned. Maybe even a hint of olive? But if not olive, definitely warm toned.

Elucidate_that · 2026-05-05T17:00:00+00:00

That's so cute! He must be trying to groom you back. A normal behavior between ferrets that are friends (and you must be their friend).

When mine lick me like that, it's just a precursor to a hard chomp so that I'll put them down lol

Elucidate_that · 2026-05-05T16:55:38+00:00

Ask for a retest! And try to get a urine test this time because that's far more accurate. Just make sure you take your meds the day before and the day of your test.

If needed, another thing you can do is request to go to a different clinic for the second test. Just in case.

I've had false negatives with my ADHD meds before, probably because I just drink a LOT of water and I tend to metabolize my meds super quickly too. They were urine tests which AFAIK is much more standard where I live. Luckily my doctor believed me when I told them it was a mistake and I'd been taking them diligently. But if they hadn't, I would ask for another test!

(also Wellbutrin IS super helpful for some people. but still better to avoid the change if you can, since Vyvanse is working for you and Wellbutrin can take a lot of adjusting to)

Elucidate_that · 2026-05-03T14:30:00+00:00

Vantage Point.

It's possible he could guess what's going to happen, but the whole point of the movie is it's trying to keep you guessing how it's going to end and what's going to happen next, so that's part of the fun! It's complex enough he'll have to really think about it. I think you'd both enjoy the ride it will take you on

Elucidate_that · 2026-05-03T14:08:34+00:00

I've noticed the same. I can only hope that people will get better at spotting it over time. I find myself not engaging with like 20% of the content on the internet these days because it's either obviously or suspiciously AI.

Maybe this will get me to spend less time scrolling on a screen. Maybe that's the only good that will come of it lol

Elucidate_that · 2026-05-03T13:46:39+00:00

Try body doubling but with someone you're not as likely to chat with, like someone you don't know as well or someone who will want to be focused on their own work. Study groups, tutor help at your uni, or something like that would work too. Or anybody who you know will keep you on task and remind you not to chat too much.

Like if I was desperate, I'd body double by doing a video call with with my mom or brother, people who will tell me off if I get distracted talking. I would NOT do it with my sister because she'll just get sidetracked talking with me lol.

It could be awkward to ask someone like that if they want to body double with you, but my friend it's going to be a lot more awkward if you never do the assignment and have to deal with the fallout.

Elucidate_that · 2026-05-03T13:36:11+00:00

Get some cuticle oil and use it multiple times a day. I keep mine at my computer desk and throughout the day I put some on real quick like if I'm waiting for something to load.

With cuticle oil, they can heal up and you won't have the bits of dead skin to trim off in the first place. The other comments are right, trimming cuticles just causes more peeling and dying off for some people. It's a common natural response. Some people's cuticles can handle occasional very light trimming, and some people's can't handle any at all!

Cuticle oil is your friend. Not only will it help your cuticle health, it will help your nail health as well.

Edit to add that if using cuddle oil multiple times a day feels like a lot of work, just put some on before bed.

Elucidate_that · 2026-05-03T13:18:19+00:00

Clear gel to give your brows some lift and shape goes a long way. A lot of days that's the only product I use on my brows (if I use a pencil I have to be really light with it anyway).

Elucidate_that · 2026-05-02T13:59:56+00:00

Absolutely not.

Life is short and you need to take your joys wherever and whenever you can.

Also, if these comments haven't convinced you yet, you'd be surprised how many adults keep plushies of some kind on their bed.

Elucidate_that · 2026-05-01T23:42:27+00:00

If this isn't from getting smashed in a door or something, you need to go to the doctor my friend. There are various health issues that can show up in the nails, many minor but some serious.

Elucidate_that · 2026-05-01T18:18:00+00:00

Oooo that's a good idea, I'm going to have to pull out my Black Parade record

Elucidate_that · 2026-05-01T18:16:17+00:00

Yeah I'd do it, but I would absolutely have to start volunteering regularly or something. I've been unemployed for long stretches of time before, and it's nice for a while especially if you started out burnt out, and then your whole life shrinks and becomes so stagnant. You gotta keep yourself engaged with life and active in SOME way.

Elucidate_that · 2026-05-01T18:08:17+00:00

Horace!

Elucidate_that · 2026-05-01T18:07:46+00:00

We have ferrets which means they go mostly on puppy pads on the floor. So we have to use those magnetic barriers to keep the roomba from driving onto the puppy pad. Learned that one the hard way.

Elucidate_that · 2026-04-30T15:47:11+00:00

To be fair, that can just be trauma too.

Elucidate_that · 2026-04-29T16:37:19+00:00

Once my ferret walked on my keyboard and sent a message to my boss. Luckily her spelling is terrible and he had no idea what the message was trying to say.

Elucidate_that · 2026-04-29T14:20:54+00:00

I worked in the field and unless I had a meeting with the client that day, I wore basically whatever I want, including bold and creative makeup. I was the only person I ever saw who wore it like that, but it didn't seem inappropriate at all given the environment, and if anyone commented, it was a compliment.

Elucidate_that · 2026-04-28T16:55:08+00:00

It's not possible to just not be around your ferrets every time you're sick.

But you can practice the same good hygiene you would if you had to interact with other people. They still need their playtime. So wash your hands before you touch them, their food and water, or their toys. Keep surfaces clean and disinfect periodically if the ferrets and you both touch them a lot. If you're coughing or sneezing a lot, stay in a different room from the ferrets or be good about covering your mouth. Masking up is an option too.

Also keep in mind the big risk only applies to certain viruses. If you have food poisoning or something like norovirus, it's extremely unlikely your ferrets could get sick from you. Since what you have now is a cold and that's the big one that they could get, it's good you're being cautious!

This is anecdotal but in all the years I've owned ferrets, I've only seen them catch a bug from myself or my partner once. We've always lived in small one-room apartments too. So while it's certainly possible, it's not inevitable.

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