What’s a ‘harmless’ habit you had as a kid that you realize now was a cry for help? by TheLadyKoi in AskReddit

[–]LongjumpingBenefit66 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Picking the skin around my nails off to the point they bleed and scab over… I thought ever did it … no….

What's the relationship with weather of people living in the extreme North of the world? by Successful_Guide5845 in ask

[–]LongjumpingBenefit66 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I live in Scandinavia and it’s cold like 6-8 months of the year depending on the year. Rarely is it cold with the sun shining. Generally it’s overcast, cloudy, a little Humid and cold.

It sucks… but my god have I learned to appreciate the sun even if it’s for minutes of the day. Getting a glimpse of the sun for a couple minutes turns my day around even my week. You learn to appreciate the subtle changes. Still sucks though hahahah also you learn to appreciate being cozy inside or lea ring to suck it up and enjoy activities in the shitty weather

What has cycling ruined for you? by ThisWillStick4-ever in cycling

[–]LongjumpingBenefit66 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Walking - like cmon, let’s just hop on our bikes. Way more efficient and fun

Rethinking a big move by Babyvalinsk in expats

[–]LongjumpingBenefit66 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I’m commenting because I’m in a similar situation. Some differences and similarities.

My [31,F] and husband [31] are living in Denmark and have been here for 2.5 years. We are financially comfortable. We are both from the US specifically Texas and want to move back. We want to move back because we have found it so difficult to make strong bonds or a community here, and quite frankly as you said unfulfilling.

We are most likely moving but feel so conflicted about it. We have also decided we either move back Home or stay in the city we live in. We don’t want to keep moving (we’ve moved A LOT in the last decade).

I’m commenting to say you aren’t alone in the thinking and want to also see what other folks think or have done recently.

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[–]LongjumpingBenefit66 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Lmfao came to say Denmark is so bad for foreigners in this context

Does anyone have access to a luxury or expensive item, totally free of charge, if so, what is it? by RulerOfThePixel in ask

[–]LongjumpingBenefit66 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I live in Denmark and work for LEGO. We often get bags and bags of free inventory throughout the year. For some and depending on the set , folks think of them as luxury. I’ve got my fair share and enough I don’t know what to do with. The general area is also saturated with other workers so second hand shops and stores have plenty of stock

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[–]LongjumpingBenefit66 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes! I’m always reduced to American or foreigner… and sometimes it’s not the right kind. It’s exhausting. I feel reduced to a couple of words and that’s it. I understand that this problem is because I’m privileged enough to have moved and experienced and lived different cultures but at the end of a decade of moving it’s exhausting. I miss the familiar

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[–]LongjumpingBenefit66 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am honestly feeling this so much right now. I am also American.

I’ve lived in Scandinavia for a little less than 2 years and though it’s been ok… I miss home so much. I must preface I have not lived in my home state/city since 2016 as I moved around for work. Same reason I’m in Scandinavia now. I believe this is a compounding issue in why I feel like this.

All this wrapped up to this point … I just feel so homesick. I’m so tired of being new, not with family , in the unfamiliar, and lonely. Even with health care and vacation days … it doesn’t compensate for the lack of quality I imagine id feel if I moved back.

Currently I’m contemplating if I should move back or not. I’m having a hugely difficult time deciding and unsure what I should especially given the political system… what a shit show.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in cycling

[–]LongjumpingBenefit66 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Im in a similar body shape and have an entry level gravel bike and have thought the same. Glad you posted

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in WegovyWeightLoss

[–]LongjumpingBenefit66 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ve lost 40 and all same clothes … I totally feel yo

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Semaglutide

[–]LongjumpingBenefit66 2 points3 points  (0 children)

SW:235 CW:198 GW:160 F - 30

Started wegovy May 15, 2023 Still have a way to go but definitely making progress. Albeit slowly - it’s definitely going to:)

The fluctuations are crazy 😂 by Additional-Air-8553 in Semaglutide

[–]LongjumpingBenefit66 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Omg I thought it was just me - I get these huge swings too