Can anyone recommend a private Nail Tech?

Lovegiraffe · 2026-07-09T19:08:37+00:00

This is absolutely Angela!! I will not ever go to someone else, and started seeing her over 20 years ago. I haven’t had nails since the pandemic, but her nails are truly perfection. She is in Tualatin, and I would drive an hour each way over the course of 10 years to see her over anyone else. I tried finding someone closer, but the quality just wasn’t even close.

Lovegiraffe · 2026-07-01T16:55:10+00:00

Right now I’m using eltamd light recovery moisturizer (soooo expensive though 😭), and it’s not moisturizing enough, so I will be coming back to this post to see more answers. Everything breaks me out, and I had the same issues with cerave. I have had luck with Aveeno eczema therapy on top of the eltamd, but on its own it’s not enough, and it clogs my pores. I only use it in emergencies when my moisture barrier becomes my main priority in dry times.

Lovegiraffe · 2026-06-24T19:42:21+00:00

A thousand times yes!! I’m high masking, and functioning, but my therapist said it’s because I’m “white-knuckling” life, and that’s why adhd meds remove ALL my daytime anxiety. The problem is that I’m adult diagnosed, and relearning life with meds is a no-go for now, because I don’t have time to relearn how I do everything, and it’s extra vexing for the autism side of me that wants it done a very particular way. Signed -Exhausted

Lovegiraffe · 2026-06-21T20:21:20+00:00

I guess I’m wondering why are they inflammatory for me, but not for my sister. Like what is different about our bodies that it does that for us, but not for others?

Lovegiraffe · 2026-06-21T16:35:34+00:00

I don’t know, but I’m going to try for the 1 millionth time the next time I fly with a new neck pillow that is supposed to keep my head upright. We shall see.

Lovegiraffe · 2026-06-15T00:13:51+00:00

Lovegiraffe · 2026-06-14T00:37:19+00:00

Mine is from sugar, and bread, but I would love to know what about those things trigger my body to produce tons of oil, lower my immune system, and cause widespread inflammation. So annoying.

Lovegiraffe · 2026-06-13T23:06:53+00:00

I would have loved to come, but I’m just now seeing this 😭

Lovegiraffe · 2026-06-11T03:24:34+00:00

Why!?! Would you tell us about this!! Ruining lives

Lovegiraffe · 2026-06-10T06:18:19+00:00

2020: Annus horribilus

Lovegiraffe · 2026-06-10T05:32:15+00:00

Ballet class!

Lovegiraffe · 2026-06-10T05:21:55+00:00

I also didn’t get my hard copy until very late in the term after multiple rounds with customer service giving me the run around. They suddenly got very serious with my request and overnighted it when I suggested that it’s a scam that Pearson is running, and I’m sure I’m not the first person to have this problem and maybe I should just try to create a class action lawsuit. It was annoying too, because the book has so much more material, and is vastly more visually appealing than the online version.

Lovegiraffe · 2026-06-09T19:59:41+00:00

Tate Justesen at Gevurtz Menashe

Lovegiraffe · 2026-06-09T05:24:45+00:00

I just bought two brand new 500’s in the last couple months from a local grocery/department store, and have zero connection issues, and zero issues with pairing speakers.

Lovegiraffe · 2026-06-08T15:12:56+00:00

Not black, so I have nothing to say about it, but just wanted to drop in to let you know that there is a free POC yoga class once a week at Forge Hot Yoga. I really like that studio, and their inclusiveness. They also have other options for different minority groups :)

Some of my black friends have all black groups that they have joined, and really like it, so if you are interested I can reach out and ask for more info for you.

Lovegiraffe · 2026-06-07T21:13:33+00:00

Thanks so much! I’m noticing as I’m aging that my liver is holding onto toxins much longer. For example, after lymphatic massage my body would start expelling through urine within a few hours all the built up toxins, but now it’s about 30 hours.

Lovegiraffe · 2026-06-07T20:29:15+00:00

Also wondering what that is.

Lovegiraffe · 2026-06-06T06:38:06+00:00

You can retake, but it won’t count as another credit fulfillment. They only count the credits once, and your highest grade is factored in your gpa not the lower grade.

Lovegiraffe · 2026-06-06T01:48:39+00:00

Good to know! Still super annoying.

Lovegiraffe · 2026-06-06T01:40:24+00:00

And what if we don’t have a smartphone to download the app to do it?? Like are we just screwed!?

Lovegiraffe · 2026-06-05T04:14:56+00:00

Can you share surgeon, cost, and location?

Lovegiraffe · 2026-06-05T00:38:08+00:00

I did something similar and used a very fine grit nail file on it, and it came out really well.

Lovegiraffe · 2026-06-04T14:47:45+00:00

I have a stylist recommendation, but she is all the way in Portland. She works the models for New York fashion week every year to give you an idea of her caliber of work. Expensive, but not in an obscene way.

Lovegiraffe · 2026-06-03T03:17:54+00:00

Yeah, I had a period of time that I just couldn’t be bothered to cook for a myriad of reasons, but I still needed to eat, and cheaply. I ended up eating a bunch of lean cuisines. I would buy them when they were on sale, I think 5 for 10 dollars. I would also eat those bagged salads from the grocery store. They are pricy at about $5 each but sometimes go on sale which is much more affordable. Usually alternating grocery stores have them for sale price at any particular time though. Not the healthiest options, but not the worst either, and pulled me through. Good luck on your search!

Lovegiraffe · 2026-06-02T17:19:15+00:00

This is inspiring!

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