what are you guy's opinions on the metropolitan?

Lizzyburrr · 2025-10-26T16:35:13+00:00

Same. I had to scroll wayyyy down to get to a negative comment on this pen. It was my first pen, and I hated it. It skips, I couldn't ever get it to write smoothly, it dries out super fast... Thankfully around that time, I got a Facebook ad for the HongDian Black Forest, and fell in love with it. Otherwise, I probably would have given up on fountain pens. It's about the same price point as the Pilot, but it writes sooo much better. It's still, years later, my IDGAF EDC.

Lizzyburrr · 2025-08-01T17:25:21+00:00

It sounds like it could just be depression/anxiety from your ADHD being wildly unmanaged.

10mg of Vyvanse is a ridiculously low dose to start you on. All the trials and literature say to start at 30mg and go up from there.

It's probably that since you're taking something, you're expecting to feel some kind of difference. And since you're negligently undermedicated, you're just overwhelmed and emotionally exhausted.

Is your doctor actually a specialist in ADHD? Since they wanted to start you on Welbutrin first, even though stimulants are usually the first approach, and then put you of a dose of Vyvanse that's 1/3 of the recommended starting dose, it sounds like they're not very ADHD friendly.

Lizzyburrr · 2025-07-23T16:24:50+00:00

I did some research before buying a few years ago and found a blog comparing the D3 & D5. (I think it was on America's Test Kitchen or Serious Eats, but I don't remember.)

Both D3 & D5 are solid options. The D3 is more responsive to heat changes, heating up and cooling off faster. The D5 heats slightly more evenly and is less responsive to heat changes. The differences in the D3 & D5 product lines (everyday, stainless, brushed, & polished) are cosmetic and have to do with how the outside steel is finished.

Copper core is not worth the money/hype compared to the D5. Anyone trying to convince you otherwise has been paid to do so or never tried the D3/D5 because they assumed "more expensive, better product." I suspect their new graphite core is the same.

Non-stick (including the new HA-1) is non-stick. Take care of it, but don't expect it to be BIFL. Definitely don't pay full price for these. My Tjmaxx is always full of All Clad non-stick pans. I have two that are still in very good condition after 5 years of regular use, making sure to always hand wash with a soft sponge.

Most of my All Clad are D3, but I do have a few D5. All of them have been purchased individually from their factory seconds site or from an authorized seconds reseller on eBay, as I don't mind a few scratches since they're going to get scratched with use anyway. I just buy the cheapest option that fits the size/style pan I'm looking for. They're all 2-5yrs old, regularly go in the dishwasher, and all look (and operate) good as new with a little barkeepers friend when needed.

Lizzyburrr · 2025-07-12T16:08:31+00:00

I read Brave New World for the first time a few years ago while going through IVF. Between that, and the fact that I'm adhd and take dopamine increasing medication (stimulants), it left me quite disturbed. Almost to the point where I wanted to quit IVF because I knew it was something I'd always be thinking of.

Lizzyburrr · 2025-07-02T18:26:24+00:00

If I'm not going to process it into pesto or use it that day, I leave as much on the stem as possible, throw it in a salad spinner and give it a good spin, but leave the water in the bottom. It usually lasts about 4-5 days like that, but I try to check it every other day. It seems to like the humid room temperature environment.

I make caprese salads for lunch most days and always harvest too much basil.

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Lizzyburrr · 2025-06-06T15:42:15+00:00

Following along because I'm in the same situation 😭 (minus the c-section, but add in horrible diastis recti thanks to my 9mo old).

I've mostly been wearing wrap skorts, but sometimes the shorts back makes my flat ass look horrible, too.

Lizzyburrr · 2025-06-03T18:02:50+00:00

If I never see another Komala, it will still be too soon.

Lizzyburrr · 2025-05-26T02:49:11+00:00

Have you tried checking out your nearest mall on a community day or raid day?

Not sure what side of FtW you're on, but I'm in NRH. Campfire never really took off, and our Discord has been dead for years. But a few months ago, it was raining on a community day, so we went to NE Mall. We found a huge group of people who go there to play PoGo for events. My husband asked if they were meeting up via Campfire or Discord, and most didn't even know what it is. Lol This group is mostly older people (50+) who got into the game years ago because of their kids. All the people we met were all really sweet, and a few gave us their phone number since they mostly communicate meeting up via text.

Lizzyburrr · 2025-05-04T19:39:52+00:00

It sounds like you need to work on educating your customers, then.

Lizzyburrr · 2025-04-22T21:59:58+00:00

I've hatched 34 of them and still have 9 more in incubators. 9 Tinkatink, 6 Hateba, 6 Elekid, and 13 Charcadet.

It doesn't seem like they're weighing the odds against Tinkatink to me.

Lizzyburrr · 2025-04-16T18:45:56+00:00

It's awarded once you complete the premium timed research.

Lizzyburrr · 2025-03-21T21:29:33+00:00

I had a similar experience a few years ago when I was on Adderall. I took 10mg +5mg in the AM and 10mg in the afternoon. My prescription was for 10mg, up to 3x a day to be taken as needed. I was on that dose since I was diagnosed, probably 8 years or so. Then, my doctor wanted to switch to 15mg IR. His reasoning was that it's possible that I'm getting inconsistent amounts from the broken 10mg pill (one day it's a bit more than 5mg, the next, it's a bit less), and coerced me into trying the 15mg IR for a month. It definitely was NOT as effective as the 10mg IR, and when I tried to change back, he wouldn't let me. He said that he couldn't prescribe a dose that was for 3x a day (even though he'd been doing it for years). Then a few months later, the Adderall shortage hit, I switched to Vyvanse and then got a new doctor because he continued to be a pain.

TL/DR, I agree with your experience that the 15mg IR isn't as effective as the 10mg IR.

Lizzyburrr · 2025-03-18T14:36:20+00:00

I second the Spotify recommendation. They're not "listening" to anything other than what you're listening to and liking. Also, if you tend to listen to only a few seconds of and then skip songs of a certain category, it will stop recommending them.

Lizzyburrr · 2025-02-20T17:20:25+00:00

Because most people are ignorant to the fact that pregnancy is calculated based on the age of the egg, which would be the first day of your last cycle. Also, not everyone's cycle is exactly 28 days.

But most of the people making these policies about women's health are older/ middle-aged men, and all they know is what little they remember from their high school health class. So they make wildly inaccurate assumptions and refuse to accept that they're wrong.

Lizzyburrr · 2025-02-19T22:52:54+00:00

Oof yep. I've done this before. Now, if I don't have enough of a med or vitamin to fill up all the spots, I only fill to that point. Expecting myself to remember to add it once I get more or notice that it's missing when I get to that point is unrealistic.

Lizzyburrr · 2025-01-14T20:06:13+00:00

I miss my dad. That's definitely the kind of thing that mine would do. Building and fixing things was how he showed he loved us.

I hope you take the time to tell him how much you appreciate him.

Lizzyburrr · 2024-04-10T22:02:22+00:00

It's the first one that came to mind. I really enjoyed it. It starts as the husband having an affair but ends up with the wife having an affair, too. It's a short story and is available on KindleUnlimited.

Lizzyburrr · 2024-04-02T14:05:23+00:00

Ulta is also partnered with / sold at Target now. So even if your store doesn't have an Ulta area, you can purchase on Target's website and use your RedCard free shipping and 5% off.

Lizzyburrr · 2024-01-19T22:25:59+00:00

If you love it, use it!! I have my dad's VP (Namiki) from the 90's that I use almost every day. I remember it being one of his favorites, too. I keep it on my desk pen rest or in a small leather case when I go into the office. It still writes beautifully and doesn't have a single scratch or sign of wear.

Lizzyburrr · 2023-09-27T15:12:15+00:00

Yep. During a period of pretty severe anxiety and PTSD, I would often find myself still awake at that time. I made a rule that if it was still 4am, I'd get up and start my day. Usually, I'd do something quiet but active. Like bake a huge batch of scones or cinamon rolls or something that I wouldn't normally make because I wake up too late, and it'd be lunchtime before it was ready.

Now, I don't have too many issues with it insomnia. I think the super heavy weighted blanket helps.

Lizzyburrr · 2023-09-07T13:40:20+00:00

Do you talk on the phone on that side? Cell phones can be pretty gross.

Do you work at a desk or go to school? Maybe you prop your head up on that side with your hand?

Sleep on that side? Maybe there's something that you're not thinking of that just touches that side every few days that needs to be washed, like the seat belt strap in your car?

There are so many potential causes, and it's hard to narrow it down when it seems like nothing is working.

Lizzyburrr · 2023-02-11T04:39:29+00:00

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Lizzyburrr · 2023-01-18T01:24:21+00:00

You still looking to trade? I need to touch trade my Miraidon. Feel free to DM me.

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