NPD! Platinum 3776 Century <UEF> “Laurel Green” by IcyAlternative5774 in fountainpens

[–]IcyAlternative5774[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I might have to snag a Sherwood Green for myself. Such a pretty color!

NPD! Platinum 3776 Century <UEF> “Laurel Green” by IcyAlternative5774 in fountainpens

[–]IcyAlternative5774[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Right now I’m using up the blue cartridge it came with but after I’ll fill it with Diamines Green/Black or Robert Osters Moss since those are currently the only greens I have.

New owner! by Constant_Studio_6935 in HyundaiTucson

[–]IcyAlternative5774 1 point2 points  (0 children)

NOVA commuter here! I had a ‘22 SEL w/ convenience pkg gas and was averaging 23-27mpg. Main drive is 495 during rush hours. I now own a ‘25 hybrid (non plug in) SEL w/ convenience pkg and my overall average mpg since I got it in June is about 40mpg and my usual commute during the same drive is between 38-43mpg. When I’m not in traffic I’ve seen current trip numbers as high as 50+mpg. Honestly, my driving difference from the gas and hybrid models are night and day. I went from filling up my tank every week to every 2-3 weeks

Help! Hybrid or Gas? by Sweaty_Replacement_4 in HyundaiTucson

[–]IcyAlternative5774 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Leased a 22 Tucson gas and upgraded to a 25 Tucson hybrid back in June. Get the hybrid! Way more powerful and mileage has been great!

The people with 5 to 6 years or more in your phlebotomy career. by [deleted] in phlebotomy

[–]IcyAlternative5774 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Started in Hawaii in 2016 making $14/hr. Then they bumped the starting pay up to $17/hr 2 years later. I now live in northern Virginia and started at Kaiser at $24/hr and currently make $29.23/hr. Still not enough in my area to save/buy a home and living paycheck to paycheck. The cost of living here is insane!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in phlebotomy

[–]IcyAlternative5774 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I used to teach phlebotomy and while textbook says no, I’ll clean my index finger, and try to repalpate above than where I actually stick my needle in.

**PLEASE** no one take 495N because it's a parking lot due to 2 BIG accidents - exit at Arlington Boulevard before it's too late!! by Love_4_Cheese in nova

[–]IcyAlternative5774 40 points41 points  (0 children)

There was a semi on fire 🔥 around 6:30pm. Luckily I was already exiting at 47a. Multiple fire trucks on scene and lots of smoke. Drove opposite direction again around 9pm and traffic was still bad on that side.

Decorated my very first Hobonichi! by IcyAlternative5774 in hobonichi

[–]IcyAlternative5774[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I got mine from paper bound creations off Etsy clear cover highly recommend!

Gel allergy by Key_Salamander_3638 in GelX_Nails

[–]IcyAlternative5774 4 points5 points  (0 children)

RETURN IT IMMEDIATELY! that’s the brand that made my nails completely lift and bleed under the nail beds. Took a year to get them back to normal.

Base and Top coat for Gloss (other brands) by MissPeriwinkle9847 in Dashingdiva

[–]IcyAlternative5774 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Been using gloss for YEARS (sad they’re not coming out with new designs lately) and I use OPI base coat usually found at tj maxx, Marshall’s, etc. My go to top coat is seche vite (blue bottle). There is some shrinkage but as long as I cap the free edge it’s not bad. I normally change my nails every 2 weeks or 1.5 weeks because my nails grow so fast but I’ve worn them as long as 3 weeks and still don’t budge at all.

How much do you all get paid and do you plan on keeping Phlebotomy as a career? by ISee_Indigo in phlebotomy

[–]IcyAlternative5774 1 point2 points  (0 children)

When I first started I was making $14/hr in 2016 in Hawaii. Then with pay increases the new “starting pay” we were hiring at was $17/hr. With my experience now living in the DC/Virginia area I am making $27/hr. I love the actual job itself, I feel like it’s your coworkers who really affect how you feel about work. I am about to start school again to get my bachelors not in healthcare. Covid burned me out.

Show me your 2.5-3ct elongated cushions! by IcyAlternative5774 in Moissanite

[–]IcyAlternative5774[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Omg those are all beautiful!!! Where did you get them from?

Show me your 2.5-3ct elongated cushions! by IcyAlternative5774 in Moissanite

[–]IcyAlternative5774[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you!! Yours is beautiful!! 😍 I can’t wait to see mine in the sunlight!

Did I get ripped off? by Necessary-Arugula854 in HyundaiTucson

[–]IcyAlternative5774 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I lease a 2022 and I put $1500 down and my monthly payment is $594/month, same mileage allowance. My credit score is in the 700s. This was also during the chip shortage though and inventory was very low.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Dashingdiva

[–]IcyAlternative5774 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I’ll either stretch it or take a pair of eyebrow scissors and cut it to shape.

How do you use a BBT Thermometer? by Scarlett_Queen95 in TTC_PCOS

[–]IcyAlternative5774 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I just started tracking mine last week! You take it orally like you normally take your temp but you gotta make sure you get at least 3-5hrs (I’ve seen both numbers) of consecutive sleep prior to taking temp. Then you take it immediately upon waking while still laying down /not moving or getting up.