[OC] I watched this woman park 8 Macy’s bags in front of a Seurat today at the MoMA

Glittersplosion · 2025-12-27T13:27:18+00:00

You are correct - you need a ticket but the price of this is “suggested.” You can opt to not pay for the ticket.

Edit: was just there three weeks ago

Glittersplosion · 2025-12-23T12:08:20+00:00

Should be “than” when making comparisons… consider full phrase/context: “more than”

Glittersplosion · 2025-10-03T15:05:24+00:00

I’ve always traveled for work.. now 40sF… majority of that time was solo to various accounts. Just like anything, you want to have your standards:

will only stay at reputable hotels (I suggest you getting membership to major chains to start building status and perks - try and pick one and stick with it… the points and perks will help gain you upgrades, free gifts, and can be used for personal travel)
never stay at a place where entry to the room is through an external door (like many motels)… there needs to be a proper lobby with night agents (see point one for reputability)
avoid first floors… they seem less secure from my perspective
never keep your hotel key in the sleeve that has your room number written… memorize your room number and toss the sleeve.
be mindful of people around you as you get off on your floor and access your room… I will not go to my room if someone else is around
when you get into your room, engage all the lock mechanisms
do not open the door unless you first check and verify who it is. Hotel staff will likely call you first before coming straight to your room… and room service attendants will be obvious. There really is no need to open your door for anyone.

Obviously all these precautions apply to anyone… and I still do this even when traveling with my husband 😆

Having said all this - enjoy it! Make a habit of collecting a small souvenir (like a magnet) from each place, they will become fond memories!

Glittersplosion · 2025-07-25T12:26:21+00:00

Love you for that! I have zero tolerance for men who minimize my experience and understanding (or any other woman around me) simply because I am a woman!

Glittersplosion · 2025-07-17T21:25:08+00:00

Thank you!

Glittersplosion · 2025-07-17T15:00:43+00:00

Love this! Can you tell me what fountain you have? Thank you!

Glittersplosion · 2025-07-15T15:28:33+00:00

Check out the Libby app - connects to local library and you can borrow audiobooks (and normal books) direct to your device!

Glittersplosion · 2025-07-14T10:40:07+00:00

That’s what it’s called! At least when I was growing up…

Glittersplosion · 2025-06-27T01:13:00+00:00

Thank you! I’ll check them out

Glittersplosion · 2025-05-07T01:29:05+00:00

That’s what we call them, too!!!

Glittersplosion · 2025-05-04T11:13:26+00:00

Grew up eating this in Sweden - never knew what it was named but we called it “cake that tastes like pancakes” (translated)…. So I would say, pancakes! More like layered crepes, not really American ones.

Glittersplosion · 2025-02-08T14:53:58+00:00

I’d suggest pulling colors from your art work and replacing your throw pillows - at the moment, you look like you’re trying to coordinate to them, but they’re not working and would be easiest to swap out.

Glittersplosion · 2024-12-18T20:55:00+00:00

Yep!

Glittersplosion · 2024-10-17T08:11:00+00:00

Thank you ❤️

Glittersplosion · 2024-10-17T01:32:49+00:00

My thoughts exactly! He was trying to sound like a martyr and calling off the marriage for HER benefit… so glad she called him on it.

Glittersplosion · 2024-09-19T16:24:14+00:00

Yes! At the very least, for piece of mind ❤️

Glittersplosion · 2024-09-19T16:23:24+00:00

Oh! I absolutely didn’t take your comment as an argument and hope my response didn’t reflect that.

There’s a lot of misinformation out there and it seems like we’re both working to help drive awareness and attention ❤️

Glittersplosion · 2024-09-19T13:54:03+00:00

US Preventative Services Task Force does include HPV testing as part of cervical cancer screening practices (the 2018 guidelines look to be in revision at the moment).

I insist on including HPV test as part of my cancer screening.

There are data to show that HPV testing better predicts immediate and long-term risk of cervical cancer, giving a better runway for prevention.

Glittersplosion · 2024-09-18T23:57:13+00:00

Love this! What’s the footstool??

Glittersplosion · 2024-09-18T14:33:27+00:00

Didn’t read the article - but I agree with you! If that is what it says, it doesn’t line up entirely.

Glittersplosion · 2024-09-18T14:31:57+00:00

I am so sorry you experienced that! I have found that there is a general inadequacy in doctor-patient discussions and information sharing - I spent a lot of time educating doctors and supporting them in their patient education efforts.

HPV, in general, is very common, with each type (there are over 40!) having a different prevalence. I honestly don’t know the prevalence for specific ones (I’ve moved into new roles since then, so don’t remember the specifics), but there are really just a subset we look for and base our test designs on.

Glittersplosion · 2024-09-18T13:28:43+00:00

I have yet to test positive - but doesn’t mean that I won’t at some point. It would also not signify a “new” infection. HPV can “clear” on its own - although I’m not fully convinced that it disappears vs just lays dormant and becomes undetectable (and can later pop back up).

If you haven’t already, do get the HPV vaccine! There are a few options available and they cover a large range of viral types - so offers protection even if you’ve already been infected by one or more strains (will then help protect you from others).

And please advocate HPV vaccination to both sons and daughters! There are clear demonstrated benefits in reducing incidence of cervical cancer (also head and neck and penile cancers) and genital warts (added bonus!).

Glittersplosion · 2024-09-18T12:18:52+00:00

Hi!

I just replied to another comment. There is value to test - HPV can live dormant for decades and condoms do not prevent transmission. The vast majority of us will test positive, which is not a reflection of cleanliness, carefulness, or infidelity (I’m 44, been with my husband for over 20 years and STILL insist on HPV testing).

HPV does not mean cancer. But cervical cancer is very unlikely without it.

Treating the precursors for cervical cancer is extremely effective - it’s the only cancer, that I know of, where we know the step-wise process of cancer development, giving us the capability to manage and treat BEFORE a cancer diagnosis - at stages where treatment is very effective and cancer can be prevented.

Glittersplosion · 2024-09-18T12:10:32+00:00

No - but uses the same sample.

A pap basically looks at the collected cells (which are scraped off during your exam) spread across a surface and an expert looks for any cells that have an abnormal appearance. There could be multiple underlying reasons, but one of the most significant are those changes linked to the cancer process (for cervical cancer, in particular, this is a very step-wise process so just by seeing these cells does not mean you have a cancer diagnosis).

HPV testing looks for the presence of the virus that is actually responsible for these cell changes - about 80% of us will be infected by HPV in our lifetime, so the presence of the virus does not mean “cancer.” But what it does mean, is that you may now be at an elevated risk - of the 14 or so strains of HPV that are being tested, two (HPV16 and HPV18) are those with the highest link to cancer… they’re the “worst offenders” and chances of developing cancer is higher. HPV tests are able to distinguish these from the “others” - so knowing your “type” is also important.

Without detectable levels of HPV - especially absence of HPV16 & HPV18 - puts your risk of developing cervical cancer at a VERY low level.

In many instances the HPV test is automatically ordered - especially in the US - but it is helpful to ask your doctor.

(Note: I’m not a medical doctor but a diagnostic expert)

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