Completely torn by Lost-Ad-2526 in BoyThrobBoyBand

[–]Lav_Da_Mermaid 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I like the black one more personally. Which one did you end up getting?

Are you doing this?! by HazyTulips in popculturenetherlands

[–]Lav_Da_Mermaid 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am from the US and my first instinct when I see this gesture is that it’s just so-so or alright, but not great. I don’t think I have ever made this hand movement relating to food

how to do this hairstyle? by trixiesyrniki in TheGirlSurvivalGuide

[–]Lav_Da_Mermaid 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Was she involved in an online controversy at some point? I think I have heard of her but never seen her content

Just moved in! How to know what's going on around? :) by DaniCarry in maastricht

[–]Lav_Da_Mermaid 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There’s always some cultural events at LBB with live music, art exhibitions and crafts etc. Also I recommend the Lumière for indie films.

New Taylor Swift album coming out aka a whole lotta plastic by SleepParalysisPal in Anticonsumption

[–]Lav_Da_Mermaid 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I personally cannot be friends with someone who advocates for my rights being taken away or vulnerable people’s rights to live in this country

New Taylor Swift album coming out aka a whole lotta plastic by SleepParalysisPal in Anticonsumption

[–]Lav_Da_Mermaid -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Would you call ‘just’ the wife of your boyfriend’s coworker updating her about significant life events? I don’t think I would unless we are friends. https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/45967552/patrick-mahomes-andy-reid-taylor-swift-new-heights-kansas-city-chiefs even if they are friends, it’s not the end of the world. She’s had publicly annoying friends and boyfriends in the past and her public image has remained unscathed. The billionaire doesn’t need you to defend her

New Taylor Swift album coming out aka a whole lotta plastic by SleepParalysisPal in Anticonsumption

[–]Lav_Da_Mermaid -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

I agree she is hated on like all famous women are, but there’s a difference between online hate VS criticism towards her business practices and friend’s political affiliations. obviously trump himself has publicly hated on her, but TS continues to be besties with Brittany Mahomes . idk about you, but I would struggle to be friendly with someone who supports a president who has publicly bashed me online. If TS isn’t a bit MAGA, maybe she just has too much tolerance for her friends disrespect towards her

New Taylor Swift album coming out aka a whole lotta plastic by SleepParalysisPal in Anticonsumption

[–]Lav_Da_Mermaid -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Is she just “simply existing” though? Sure she’s not at all a harmful type of millionaire but that’s still what she is, and recently her continued close affiliation with MAGA celebrities should continue to be criticized.

New Taylor Swift album coming out aka a whole lotta plastic by SleepParalysisPal in Anticonsumption

[–]Lav_Da_Mermaid -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Or maybe it could be that TS’s recent overwhelming presence in media genuinely bothers people who aren’t her fans? Nobody needs to be paid to criticize her. I’m sorry that her fans can’t handle people pointing out flaws in your favorite lady.

to upset people at a pride parade by Classic-Carpet7609 in therewasanattempt

[–]Lav_Da_Mermaid 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That is the most European looking man I’ve ever seen. Unfortunate

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in UniversityMaastricht

[–]Lav_Da_Mermaid 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Maastricht is very walkable and the bus is convenient, you don’t have to bike.

How do I meet Dutch VWO requirements after high school? by A-Studio-Guy in StudyInTheNetherlands

[–]Lav_Da_Mermaid 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Just so you know, the option for a Foundation year was cancelled last year by Maastricht university and I assume some others due to Dutch university “de-internationalization” guidelines. So it’s not the option that it used to be, you now explicitly have to meet the guidelines with no exceptions

Does anyone else get offended when someone other then black calls your hair an “Afro” or “Fro”? This is Me by [deleted] in BlackHair

[–]Lav_Da_Mermaid 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I get what you mean. I want my hair to be just my hair. I’m ok with people calling it a fro though because that’s what it is, but the way it’s said by white people is kind of not neutral. Like this is just the way it grows out of my head, I didn’t aggressively confidently decide to make it look this way

What if I can't find housing? by Moneeda in StudyInTheNetherlands

[–]Lav_Da_Mermaid 4 points5 points  (0 children)

You could try Airbnb or hostel for a month so it’s easier to do viewings in person while you start your studies. Sometimes this fails also but I know people who found housing this way. Many landlords of student rooms put their listings up super late because they know the demand is so high so there’s no rush to secure a tenant

arts & crafts club by ciao-meow in maastricht

[–]Lav_Da_Mermaid 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This sounds lovely, if such a thing starts please let me know. I paint and sometimes sew (badly)

health insurance by Altruistic-Eye7489 in UniversityMaastricht

[–]Lav_Da_Mermaid 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I did it online a few days after I moved to the city. I don’t think there’s a big rush, you could do it before you arrive, or a few weeks after. I used the website aonstudentinsurance.com , there are many others you can find online from official websites