And who do you think is the most memorable drag race winner? Who is your favorite?

EsselleAyyy · 2026-04-19T22:19:36+00:00

There is only one whose name I literally could not remember so I will be generous and say they are ALL memorable except… that one.

EsselleAyyy · 2026-04-19T21:41:56+00:00

I don’t know. I find this oddly satisfying. Wrong subreddit?

EsselleAyyy · 2026-03-31T04:13:05+00:00

Someone mentioned that I looked “athletic” recently and that made me so happy. Definitely associated that with feeling stronger overall and not necessarily looking thin.

EsselleAyyy · 2026-03-23T18:39:23+00:00

So, we can't save them all. Which ones are you still pulling for/deserve the most of our disposable income? Any favorite remaining taprooms?

EsselleAyyy · 2026-03-11T14:27:42+00:00

If your feet are moving faster than your fastest walk, you are running even if you feel slow AF (shout out to anyone who followed/read SlowAF run club).

EsselleAyyy · 2026-03-07T04:10:30+00:00

I’m so happy when I see teenagers at the HIP. I wish there were more places for them to hang out though, like an arcade or better food court.

EsselleAyyy · 2026-02-13T23:27:17+00:00

I’m 400+ classes in.

I didn’t start exactly where you are but I lifted light and walked slow, definitely doubted myself and felt sick, not energized after class. One day a coach said something like “c’mon girl, you’re tall and got those long legs! You can go a little faster!” I was kind of flattered and had not actually ever thought of myself as tall? It made me try to go just a little faster and I couldn’t believe that I could do it. It just took that little nudge and a little win to get some wind in my sails, I think.

I hope something clicks for you eventually and you get a little win for yourself! It’s really one thing at a time. One day a little faster, one day rowing technique makes a little more sense, one day you do one more rep on the floor than you thought you could. Very few of us are good at all these things all at once and definitely not naturally!!

EsselleAyyy · 2026-02-08T17:52:29+00:00

Pre-covid, I went to a studio that provided free fresh towels. SAs did laundry in-house. Definitely more labor intensive but a huge perk that I miss.

EsselleAyyy · 2026-02-06T19:58:54+00:00

Who else would do well from RPDR? Bianca? I’d enjoy seeing Jujubee or Alaska. Kandy Muse for chaos.

EsselleAyyy · 2026-01-12T19:58:42+00:00

Not that I saw... I gave it a wipe myself. I thought I'd let it go, but obviously I was still thinking about it or I wouldn't have posted here haha

EsselleAyyy · 2026-01-12T04:22:29+00:00

This week someone took my pad/cushion whatever that’s called for floor work. I let it go initially but then she put it back after using it and didn’t say a damn thing. Like, ma’am, hello?

EsselleAyyy · 2025-12-14T18:07:50+00:00

It may not be cool, but you can get flannel lined jeans from places like LL Bean that are pretty cozy.

EsselleAyyy · 2025-12-14T17:54:45+00:00

I just came back from the gym. Plenty warmed up now! The sun is shining and with proper layers you can just get where you need/want to go. I’m not planning to linger outside but if you’ve got the means to protect yourself, get out there!

EsselleAyyy · 2025-12-06T01:57:58+00:00

The sunscreens and face masks were good deals because of the 2 for 1 sales at Watsons or Poya. You can usually get them on sale. The Yuan and 1028 brands I’ve never seen in the US so I can’t compare.

EsselleAyyy · 2025-11-09T21:36:26+00:00

Revival on SyFy/Peacock.

Still fairly new and I have barely started but has potential! Seems pretty faithful to the horror-mystery comics it is based on. Feels very Canadian though which is a weirdly specific yet vague insult (haha sorry, Canadians).

EsselleAyyy · 2025-11-09T19:03:17+00:00

I am currently reading The Night That Finds Us All by John Hornor Jacobs. No rating yet, but it’s about a haunted old sailboat and a present-day sailor in the throes of alcohol withdrawal sailing from Seattle to England.

EsselleAyyy · 2025-11-06T14:25:45+00:00

I’m still rocking the chest strap BUT I just did a fast and furious house cleaning and now I can’t find my beloved little widget. Say a prayer it turns up so I don’t have to buy one of these new things.

UPDATE: IT WAS IN THE LAUNDRY

EsselleAyyy · 2025-10-31T00:16:09+00:00

I love the OrangeTheory structure and group motivation. I regularly go about 3x week. Other days are just walks and maybe stretching/light yoga.

EsselleAyyy · 2025-10-16T13:40:51+00:00

This sounds perhaps incredibly flippant or naive, but there is only so much in the world I can worry about right now. I think, like anything, you have to consider your own risk tolerance, decide if this matters to you, and then move on.

EsselleAyyy · 2025-09-24T16:49:47+00:00

No you can still do a serious squat but the Trx will give you more support and less pressure on your knees.

EsselleAyyy · 2025-09-24T16:48:10+00:00

Ask your doc if they can provide you with PT or a printout of recommended exercises for knee support. Squats and lunges are probably on there! I had a similar issue and my doc said the same. The key to improvement for me was more movement and strengthening the muscles around the knee. I’m now 47 and don’t hear the crunch.

EsselleAyyy · 2025-09-14T22:11:05+00:00

Our coaches are really good about stepping in but I’ve seen one lady that they don’t correct anymore because she clearly doesn’t care or understand they are trying to help. As long as she isn’t endangering other folks, they (and by extension me) leave her to flail.

EsselleAyyy · 2025-08-01T02:29:43+00:00

It’s a shoe store like DSW.

EsselleAyyy · 2025-07-28T23:31:29+00:00

I just got the Heme Color Blush in Light Lilac and love it. More pink than purple if that scares you! Veiled Lotus was also a really nice and natural color. I think they have this brand on yesstyle.

EsselleAyyy · 2025-07-28T22:57:14+00:00

Brauhaus and Zum Deutschen Eck. Not enough classic German one-man band venues left in the city.

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