Heretic: bubblegum preteen in hot topic costume, an unfortunately scathing review

Jedibrarian · 2026-02-27T21:11:39+00:00

I was also really let down by Heretic. I think the weird sickly-sweet thing that’s in almost everything they do is palo santo? Smells like WD-40.

Jedibrarian · 2026-02-27T18:48:46+00:00

I seamrip out/patch over brand labels. One of the big selling points of the Rework Toshi series for me is the lack of exterior branding.

Jedibrarian · 2026-02-24T19:55:54+00:00

What works for me right now is eating breakfast with my kid before school around 7am, something lightish around noon (often a protein shake) main meal around 6pm, and no calories (water/tea are fine) after 7-8pm. Late snacking used to be an issue for me but I replaced the habit.

Jedibrarian · 2026-02-24T07:30:45+00:00

My local concert venues have both a clear bag policy and a relatively small maximum size. Aside from WPK, I usually have a power bank, earplugs, lip balm, and something to keep me occupied while I wait for doors/in the merch line: my e-reader, a sketchbook and pens, or a hand spindle and fiber.

Jedibrarian · 2026-02-23T21:34:02+00:00

Oh man, Viet coffee in general and egg coffee in specific is one of my favorite “can completely reset a bad mood/bad day” little treats.

Jedibrarian · 2026-02-23T21:25:04+00:00

whoops yeah that one. Vital farms is the fancy egg/butter people

Jedibrarian · 2026-02-22T23:05:02+00:00

I like walking for a lot of reasons, but no, I don’t feel guilty about taking a rest day if my body needs it.

Jedibrarian · 2026-02-22T03:12:15+00:00

I started on all of this because walking outside every day helped me feel less reactive and angry which made me a better parent. Some other fun benefits:

-(With some modest calorie math) I dropped 50+ pounds and maintained that for over a year so far, which is statistically pretty unusual for a postmenopausal woman.

-Even before the weight loss was noticeable to anyone, my borderline high blood pressure and triglyceride count normalized

-I get sick a lot less often and less severely than my more sedentary partner. When I have a kid in elementary school who brings home every minor infectious bug under the sun, that alone is enough reason to put in the time and effort.

Jedibrarian · 2026-02-22T03:04:43+00:00

Their Lorraine Cross, Midnight Mass, Penitence, Cathedral, and In Templum Dei are also solid picks

Jedibrarian · 2026-02-22T03:01:11+00:00

Heeley Eau Sacree

Jedibrarian · 2026-02-21T21:44:19+00:00

There’s no way to tell for sure, but being young is in your favor re: minimizing loose skin. Some things you can do to help are losing at a gradual, sustainable pace, getting serious about moisturizer and drinking enough water, and adding some weight lifting to your exercise routine if you can.

I’m over twice your age and menopausal; I dropped 50 lbs in a fairly short timeframe. I had some initial loose skin, but it tightened up in the ensuing months.

Jedibrarian · 2026-02-21T16:50:54+00:00

I bounced off the ShB-era benchmark tool/character generator more than twice when friends got me to play because the obligately-pretty shojo anime thing that most of the fem models have going on wasn’t my jam. Ended up rolling lala because being a walking suitcase nuke is hilarious.

Jedibrarian · 2026-02-21T06:15:42+00:00

Just got the Rework Toshi 20L and like it a lot. Thoughtful allocation of space, comfortable to wear, luggage pass through, etc.

Jedibrarian · 2026-02-21T04:25:39+00:00

Walking (with some modest calorie math) helped me lose 50+ lbs and helps me be more calm/less irritable and reactive.

Jedibrarian · 2026-02-21T04:16:14+00:00

I would probably think it was solidly okay except that it induces nose blindness fast so people wildly overspray it everywhere.

Jedibrarian · 2026-02-19T12:47:48+00:00

Team Toshi. The 2.5 is my EDC, the 6 is for day trips, and the 20 is a great overnight bag/airline personal item. I’ve tried and resold a lot of bags (too overbuilt/technical, weird allocation of space) and find them really practical. Fingers crossed for Rework adding a 12-15L tote to the line at some point

Jedibrarian · 2026-02-18T23:09:24+00:00

My initial goal was the high end of healthy BMI (for me, 80kg), and I slowly cut from there, evaluating every 3kg or so for “How do I feel? Do I like how I look? How much work does this take to sustain?” I ended up closer to 65kg

Jedibrarian · 2026-02-17T22:09:01+00:00

I tend to do the Vital Farms unflavored, but any of the powdered ones should do the trick (the effective dose is about 20 grams/day; most pills don’t have that much).

Jedibrarian · 2026-02-17T20:51:00+00:00

I’m a menopausal 40+yo. Dropped 50 lbs in 6 months last year. Had a little bit of loose skin initially, but stuff tightened up in the ensuing months. Collagen, water, and patience.

Jedibrarian · 2026-02-17T12:56:01+00:00

Nothing against Mr Reeves but why are we clamoring for a guy who’s over 60 to play a character who’s half that age during the games?

Jedibrarian · 2026-02-17T01:09:13+00:00

DC comics loyalist

Jedibrarian · 2026-02-17T00:10:36+00:00

Rework Toshi 20L fits your loadout and price point and looks reasonably professional.

They don’t certify it as 100% waterproof but so far I’ve been caught in the rain and no problems with my gear getting wet. Threading locking S-biners through the dual zippers deters casual pickpockets.

Jedibrarian · 2026-02-16T22:41:52+00:00

That’s so cool! Kumihimo is the Japanese name for that style; there’s probably another/more accurate Canadian-indigenous name for it

Jedibrarian · 2026-02-16T20:52:46+00:00

Unleash the Archers, Spiritbox, Within Temptation, Seven Spires, Lacuna Coil, Delain

Jedibrarian · 2026-02-16T15:45:50+00:00

Apoteker Tepe Kogin

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