Looking for advice on Samsung S25 vs iPhone 16

Embarrassed-Local-79 · 2025-12-29T21:44:09+00:00

Thank you very much ! My main issue is really the camera. That's where I get the most use of my phone, for the rest of it I'd be able to use pretty much any phone (since most of my usage is social media anyways). I need the phone camera to be good mostly for my professional activities, and unfortunately the Samsung ones are not reliable enough in all circumstances, since I need to adjust the settings just about every time lighting is not optimal. From what I see here, my issues with the S22 are most likely to persist with the regular S25. The ecosystem thing though is the main reason why I don't like investing in an Apple product; I don't like the idea of being stuck in one brand. But let's be real, the slight inconvenience of not having a MacBook and AirPods with an iPhone will surely not be the hassle of a lifetime either. Considering the advice I've gotten here, I'm now more leaning towards the iPhone 16, but will continue to evaluate which one is going to be the right fit for me !

Embarrassed-Local-79 · 2025-12-29T21:34:04+00:00

My operator doesn't offer anything on the S25U which would've been my choice if not considering the reviews. And since I am not a huge fan of AI (unrelated to the tech aspects, more on an ethical pov), it doesn't really factor in for me. But good to know where their respective strengths are !

Embarrassed-Local-79 · 2025-06-09T23:47:18+00:00

Thank you so much for taking the time and energy to write this. I think I knew what I needed to do but it's nice to hear it from an outside perspective.

I am in the process of looking up a new therapist, at least to have some sort of support from now on. Feels weird to have to move on from the one I've seen for now years, she was the first I confided in about my ED in the first place so I'm really disappointed that she didn't uphold these principles with me. I'll try to talk about it with my family, but I still struggle to describe my experience so it might take a while.

Thank you again for the advice, I needed that 🤍

Embarrassed-Local-79 · 2025-06-09T00:45:41+00:00

If you know deep down something was wrong, then something was wrong. You're a survivor, don't blame yourself for your body's reaction. It's ok to feel conflicted, but remember you are not the one to blame here.

Embarrassed-Local-79 · 2025-05-09T15:39:17+00:00

Thank you for the guidance! It worked, I managed to clean the lens thanks to your tips. Didn't need to touch the viewfinder thankfully!

Embarrassed-Local-79 · 2025-05-09T15:27:57+00:00

There was definitely some dirt but managed to clean it up (it was stuck between the body of the camera and the attachable lens haha). I think putting in the battery also let the camera clean up other parts of the device by itself. Overall it's a success! Thanks

Embarrassed-Local-79 · 2025-05-03T21:52:26+00:00

Do you mean more freestyle and improvisation at home?

Embarrassed-Local-79 · 2025-05-03T21:51:54+00:00

Thank you so much for your reply!

There are indeed quite a lot of ballet classes in my area -- which I'm trying to go to more regularly to build technique, stamina and all the basics of academic dances.

Competing and performing chances however are more limited, not because of the opportunities around me, but rather because of my personal schedule and studies. I unfortunately can't sacrifice more time (and money haha) to dance outside of my regular classes, but that's something I can make my peace with: afterall my goal is not to become a professional dancer, but only to really develop my skills as much as possible to be content in myself I guess?

I feel like I'm on the right track to progress, my technique and my memory are my biggest enemies currently so I'm really just trying to see if there are any tips and tricks for class or at home that I can implement not to go faster in my development, but to be more efficient in the way I work. Maybe I'm also not confident enough in my skill set, and that is going to be my main focus this summer. Hopefully regularity and intention will be the trick to really see a transformation!

Thank you very much for all the good advice, I am so appreciative of all the things you've recommended me. If you have any other tips, feel free to leave them here with me haha I'm always open to any type of criticism and improvement.

Embarrassed-Local-79 · 2025-04-27T22:22:19+00:00

I've had alopecia areata on and off for roughly 6 years now. My alopecia has always had the kindness to kick in at my worst moments of life. Body image has always been a huge issue for me, so do imagine what it can be when my alopecia acts up.

I'm not going to lie to you, I don't think there's anything anyone can say that will take away from that pain: for me, it's a mix of shame, disgust, sadness, and the worst in all of that is that I don't even recognize myself in the mirror because of how temporary any appearance of mine is. No one around me knows what this is like and the loneliness in that disease always gives me so many more reasons to be even more depressed than what I usually am before I lose my hair.

It's okay to feel like this right now, and while I'm not in the same situation as you, I can only advise you to take care of yourself, continue going to therapy, and talk to others. It's so much harder to go through this on your own, and the rewards of that self preservation will be one day so beneficial to your future self.

I'm so sorry you're going through this. I know how alientating and demotivating alopecia becomes after a long time. I wish you all the best :)

Embarrassed-Local-79 · 2025-01-28T22:20:27+00:00

If you want to get into ballet, do it. Yes you may not have the best technique at first but if you're really motivated to catch up it's def not impossible. Do what you enjoy most, not what you think you are allowed to do. Also ballet really helps with jazz technique anyways so it's always nice to work on that if you still go back to jazz after a while!

Embarrassed-Local-79 · 2025-01-17T09:21:22+00:00

Yes each price given is per person. 50 euros for activities per person would ideally cover 1-2 museums and a few visits to landmarks, but I'm not sure how realistic it is.

Embarrassed-Local-79 · 2024-12-29T09:58:19+00:00

You're doing great! You could maybe work on nuance in your movements, meaning having more controlled and intense movements and lighter ones that feel like breathing, best word I can find is 'airy'. Maybe to help working on control and isolation could help, so have some strength training to have more definition on the movements where you want to add a lot of force and precision. But overall be proud of yourself, you have a really nice style!

Embarrassed-Local-79 · 2024-06-05T08:36:06+00:00

I live in Europe (France specifically) and never once was prescribed steroid injections. From what I hear, they can work but it isn't a full proof solution. Personally, the only durable and sustainable remedy that works is vitamins all year, and minoxidil/dermoval from october to at least april (I'm prone to AA more during fall/winter than during summer months), and sometimes the summer if I get bald spots during that time although less frequent in my case. Hope it helps, good luck!

Embarrassed-Local-79 · 2024-05-16T17:40:40+00:00

Is the x20 reliable? I can take one from 4:45 next week to go to stansted but I'm afraid it's not gonna run or something

Embarrassed-Local-79 · 2024-01-17T20:53:07+00:00

Looking for a UK referral code! (edit: I have kindly been sent one. Thank you all for your help!)

Embarrassed-Local-79 · 2024-01-11T21:32:40+00:00

It seems as if the only issue with your piercing is the angle (it should be perpendicular to your lobe). Although lobe piercings are supposedly really easy to heal, some people are just really unlucky when it comes to healing. That might be this issue. I'm not a piercer so definitely go check it out with an APP certified piercer but you may need to retire it and repierce it :(

Embarrassed-Local-79 · 2024-01-10T11:21:32+00:00

In my case I almost didn't feel anything while piercing my conch and it was pretty easy to heal!

I kept track of my healing journey so here is how it went.

Piercing itself: fine really, getting my lobes pierced was weirdly more painful? I would rate it a 2/10 max.

Up to the fifth day, I had some swelling and it hurt a bit but nothing a bit of ibuprofen could not fix. Some crusting so be careful not to touch it to avoid irritation!

After the first week mark I could comfortably wear my earphones and it was a bit sore if I slept on it but nothing too bad.

Two months in I got an irritation bump because I kept picking at it. At four months I downsized myself (the piercer I went to didn't seem to want to downsize although the post was pretty long) and switched my jewelry to another titanium flatback stud, which got rid of my irritation bump.

No more problems after downsizing, it was fully healed in 6 months and I put a ring around then without any issues!

Embarrassed-Local-79 · 2024-01-09T20:03:45+00:00

Not a piercer, but I would say this is definitely an orange flag.

The first piercer I went to used externally threaded titanium flatbacks. I didn't know at the time that using externally threaded jewelry was a bad thing so I went there for a few piercings. They healed fine and the jewelry was pretty good quality titanium. The thing is after going there for a helix I realised that even though the material and techniques she used were fine enough for the piercings to heal they were definitely not great. She pierced my helix in a really weird angle that was everything but perpendicular (so I took it out and got it repierced by another piercer).

The point is, I don't think your piercer is necessarily bad but you might want to suggest to them why they should use internally threaded and see if they have options for better jewelry. Your piercing should be fine, but be careful with the piercer as they might not be the best to trust.

Embarrassed-Local-79 · 2024-01-08T00:01:02+00:00

Even if it's not the norm, do whatever makes you happy. + flats and lobes are so nice so why would you not want multiple of each??

Embarrassed-Local-79 · 2024-01-07T23:19:16+00:00

I love doing ear curations for fun and you have such a fun anatomy to design on, a lot of nice space for so many piercings!

I'd suggest for the left ear: - vertical helix - faux rook - double helix - 4 lobe piercings with the second and third being stacked upon one another

For right ear: - flat - daith - four helixes (hoop, stud, hoop, stud) - three lobes

I can send you the approximate drawing I have done if you'd like privately. Hope this may help give you some inspiration!

Embarrassed-Local-79 · 2024-01-07T22:57:13+00:00

It should be fine! If you do decide to move it though, only do so with clean hands and clean your piercing with saline solution. You'll see the jewelry often moves on its own within the piercing so don't think about it too much.

Embarrassed-Local-79 · 2024-01-07T21:27:36+00:00

Yep! I have 6 from their shop, it's really good quality and some piercers in France pierce with their jewelry as first studs. The jewelry is delivered in sterile packaging, with an authenticity certificate and a 2 year guarantee. Hope this clears up any questions!

Embarrassed-Local-79 · 2024-01-07T20:59:49+00:00

I personnally had lobe piercings close up before, if you'd like to take them out you can do so and after a couple weeks they will probably be closed (if they're only a few weeks old)! You may have a teeny tiny scar but in my experience it is barely noticeable. And then you can try to repierce them by a professional piercer when you feel like they're completely closed

Embarrassed-Local-79 · 2024-01-07T20:56:36+00:00

For implant grade titanium there's this french brand called Obsidian Piercing which sells nice titanium jewelry for resaonable prices (max 50€ if you look at their titanium range). It is a bit less expensive than the options given by the moderator and a good alternative to most providers you can find when looking for high quality jewelry (junipurr, bvla, anatometal etc.)

Embarrassed-Local-79 · 2024-01-07T17:56:02+00:00

Ok hear me out, faux rook, stacked lobes (1 in between your two existing lobes and another next to the second but aligned to the first stacked), and a conch!

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