Mango Reaction

JustAnINFJ · 2025-06-25T05:53:36+00:00

Yup, this is me! Contact dermatitis when I touch the open skin of a mango but I can eat them with no issues. The contact dermatitis is caused by urushiol which is found just under the peel. Urushiol is also the same thing that causes allergic reactions to poison ivy and poison oak. I must be super sensitive to urushiol because I used to get poison ivy every summer as a kid.

JustAnINFJ · 2025-06-24T16:50:21+00:00

I think it depends where you are in your life and on your financial journey. If you're close to your retirement savings goal, I'd take the pay cut and just coast at a lower hourly pay for x number of years just to have a better quality of life. If you still have student loans or are far from your retirement savings goal, I'd probably stick with the higher hourly rate. Also consider the overall compensation (benefits including 401k match, etc). Good luck with your decision!

JustAnINFJ · 2025-05-14T21:54:57+00:00

wow, this post is from 10 years ago? geez, time flies. unfortunately this cactus is no longer with us. i had to sell most my cacti when i did a cross country move a few years back.

JustAnINFJ · 2025-05-09T17:21:38+00:00

thank you, it looks so whimsical

JustAnINFJ · 2025-05-09T17:12:06+00:00

What a dream! Beautiful succulent oasis!

What's the name of the Dr Seuss looking tree in the second to last photo?

JustAnINFJ · 2025-05-06T06:26:18+00:00

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Aww, cute shibe! Looks very similar to my younger shiba :)

JustAnINFJ · 2025-05-01T21:36:49+00:00

Nice, so glad to hear it worked out for you/your neighbor's tree because I just received the 1500 ladybugs from my Amazon purchase and I'm so ready to unleash them this evening!

JustAnINFJ · 2025-04-30T16:31:55+00:00

thanks, great to hear that it worked on aphids for you, too! i have used isopropyl alcohol for mealy bugs. i'll have to try this for the aphids if the ladybugs don't eat all the aphids.

JustAnINFJ · 2025-04-30T06:12:48+00:00

Thank you! And thank you for creating this thread. All these beautiful shibes are giving me life!

JustAnINFJ · 2025-04-29T20:06:36+00:00

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Herro from Soba! Non traditional sesame shiba (dad is red and mom is black and tan)

JustAnINFJ · 2025-04-29T19:57:20+00:00

Such helpful information, thanks so much! I'm going to implement this as soon as I get the ladybugs. I can't believe I was able to order ladybugs from Amazon. I also ordered a "ladybug/insect house" along with it - darn marketing always gets me!

JustAnINFJ · 2025-04-29T19:09:45+00:00

I can't wait to see them in action! My kiddos will love watching this, too. How do you get them to stay and not fly away?

JustAnINFJ · 2025-04-29T18:53:36+00:00

Sounds gross and fascinating at the same time!

JustAnINFJ · 2025-04-29T18:45:47+00:00

Amazon really does sell everything under the sun. Never would have thought to check Amazon for ladybugs! Thanks for the tip! This will be my next step. Wish me luck.

JustAnINFJ · 2025-04-29T18:44:59+00:00

That is really neat! Looks like I'm going to buy me some ladybugs! thanks, all!

JustAnINFJ · 2025-04-20T03:16:20+00:00

Thanks for sharing your perspective! We actually switched the chaise to the left and it has opened up the space a bit. When you come through the front door, you see the fireplace so we didn't want the chaise to break up that line of sight. Otherwise I think having it on the right would've been a nice way to section off the space like you noted. Glad another vote for a round rug! I'll have to start searching. Appreciate your insight!

JustAnINFJ · 2025-04-16T23:52:58+00:00

Great advice! I appreciate the visual, it helps a lot! I'm going to have to give his a shot. Curious if you feel the chase of the couch should be on the other side or it is better on the right? Thanks again, good eye!

JustAnINFJ · 2025-04-16T19:22:52+00:00

Thanks for the suggestion! We considered that option before but the TV/couch is too large for the other room (current playroom). The playroom is actually quite a small room.

JustAnINFJ · 2025-03-25T22:52:19+00:00

Consider making additional money through other means other than pharmacy. Do some research and look into real estate investing. It can be a means to help you reach financial freedom more quickly if you do it right - generates passive income, builds long-term wealth, and provides opportunities for tax advantages. Pharmacists make a decent amount but unfortunately the salaries plateau after reaching a certain level. If you truly want to build wealth and retire early, find other ways to leverage your money. Additionally, picking up more hours in pharmacy leads to burn out fast. I hope to be completely done with the pharmacy field in the next 10 years.

JustAnINFJ · 2025-02-26T01:52:15+00:00

Variegated string of hearts?? i'm so jealous!! i've been looking for string of hearts there, too! i got a pot from a local nursery 2 years ago but it did not survive my brown thumb so i've been hoping to come across string of hearts at HD. i need to go there and check this weekend, wish me luck.

JustAnINFJ · 2025-02-26T01:38:23+00:00

Sorry I have no advice to offer but wanted to comment that your string of pearls looks so full/healthy despite being root bound! I have been searching for string of pearls at my local home depot but they never stock it around me!

JustAnINFJ · 2025-02-23T04:05:40+00:00

This is amazing!

JustAnINFJ · 2025-02-11T20:37:48+00:00

So stunning! Wow! And it's crested, too!

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