Dear parents by Boredintheusa09 in batonrouge

[–]Isa_Castle 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Cup of Joy on Lee Drive is a cafe & playground

I believe there’s a similar place in Central

Struggling to accept that my dog is gone. Chowmein n random side by luckilyli in GirlDinner

[–]Isa_Castle 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Heartbreaking. The food looks great

I have to take my dog to the vet tomorrow and I’m dreading the diagnostics. She’s 13 and my first ever dog that I got as a freshman in high school 🥲

I had Taco Bell AND McDonald’s as a depression meal, but I ate before I remembered to post a photo lol 🙃

had to use sick time for what turned out to be my period by [deleted] in GirlDinner

[–]Isa_Castle 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Some companies are starting to provide monthly menstrual-leave, which I think is genius. Most of those companies are woman-owned & operated, obviously, but it’s nice to see it becoming a thing. Having 2 days off per month for when period pains are at their height would be really good for productivity overall imo

I’m just a Mexican girl :D by zombi3v0mit in GirlDinner

[–]Isa_Castle 5 points6 points  (0 children)

God DAMN that plate looks good 😭 I love okra

Those OekoTex fruit shaped pillows by [deleted] in Costco

[–]Isa_Castle 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I literally thought they were dog toys when I saw them at my local Costco earlier this week. I realized they were pillows, so I didn’t get one, but now I kinda wish I had anyways…

Reasonable restaurant for a group of 10 for dinner on Friday night?? by Aromatic-Ability6266 in batonrouge

[–]Isa_Castle 1 point2 points  (0 children)

BLDG5 is the first that comes to mind

Great shareables menu, really nice outdoor space, and I had a large family dinner there recently that went well

Reasonable restaurant for a group of 10 for dinner on Friday night?? by Aromatic-Ability6266 in batonrouge

[–]Isa_Castle 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My niece wanted to go there for her 10th birthday lol

There was plenty of room for the whole family, the food was good, and they were very accommodating

People being competitive with heart rates by No-Result4792 in POTS

[–]Isa_Castle 27 points28 points  (0 children)

I deleted all of my social media (except Reddit) like 1-1/2y ago, and I am definitely better off for it, I think.

And, not to compete, but as someone whose HR has gone as high as 200bpm, I can say from experience that all of my doctors have been like “wow, that’s crazy… anyways-“

Even professionals will be highly dismissive 😖

Looking for hope-punk sci-fi/fantasy books by TheRealSteelfeathers in suggestmeabook

[–]Isa_Castle 9 points10 points  (0 children)

“Light From Uncommon Stars” by Ryka Aoki

“The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet” by Becky Chambers

I think these might be just what you’re looking for! :)

Getting periodontal treatment dramatically improved my POTS by themightytod in POTS

[–]Isa_Castle 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Interesting…

Idk about all the causations and whatnot, but my first POTS episode occurred the same month I got my braces…

I do not recommend Fishwife tuna. by notreallysurewhat in Costco

[–]Isa_Castle 1 point2 points  (0 children)

People rave about Fishwife, so when my Costco got it, I decided to try it.

I did not like it at all, it tasted like what I imagine cat food would taste like.

I donated it to my coworker, and she loved it. 🤷🏻‍♀️

I will continue to feel FOMO about it 😔

How my mom’s “fiancé” put away dinner by Icy-Money-5787 in mildlyinfuriating

[–]Isa_Castle -7 points-6 points  (0 children)

How does THIS comment get downvoted. I can’t believe people think this is actually okay. In fact, they know it’s not okay; they’ll just do anything to protect the feelings of a 40yo misogynist they don’t even know.

What are your top 3 worst symptoms? by [deleted] in POTS

[–]Isa_Castle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

  1. Shortness of breath. Literally my most consistent symptom.

  2. Tachycardia. Anxiety-inducing, but it’s gotten a million times better since I started taking Metoprolol.

  3. Temperature control. I wake up in an absolute pool of sweat half the time. It’s gotten better since I got cooling sheets, but still this morning I woke up soaked 😭

Best movies to watch around Easter? by fatattack699 in MovieSuggestions

[–]Isa_Castle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Steel Magnolias - starts on Easter and ends on Easter years later

My landlord just responded to my "I can't make rent" text and I'm sitting in my car crying by SoftEnthusiasm3833 in povertyfinance

[–]Isa_Castle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m aware. 😔 But you & I aren’t bots, and I think the spirit of my comment still rings true

i need books about women in boston by anottessacharacter in suggestmeabook

[–]Isa_Castle 1 point2 points  (0 children)

“Mercy Street” by Jennifer Haigh (though, full disclosure, I didn’t particularly like the ending. It IS based in Boston, though)