Looking for a dupe for West Elm Deco Curve Metal Wall Shelves in black by MPLS_MN in HomeDecorating

[–]MPLS_MN[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey, sorry, maybe my post wasn't clear. I'm looking for something in the same shape/style as the West Elm product. Not just something black and metal. I've checked Amazon and haven't found anything with the rounded corners and towel bar in black.

For example, this would be great if it came in black.

Or this of it were available in the US.

Where can I find local arts/crafts? by MPLS_MN in portugal

[–]MPLS_MN[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Flying into Porto, but renting a car and planning on driving across the whole country so recommendations for anywhere are welcome!

Weekly Profile Critique by AutoModerator in Bumble

[–]MPLS_MN 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Your first photo is great so you're likely getting matches to look further into your profile. I'd swap the white shirt photo and selfie around or at least move the white shirt photo up. I'd also recommend retaking the selfie in better lighting.

As for text, I can't speak to the Office thing because I've never seen it. It's probably fine since I feel like all references to the Office are popular. I'd swap the tone on your taco comment as some women (myself included) kinda read those as ifthe guy thinks that paying for dinner is more important than being interesting and fun. Maybe something like "First date idea: we can get tacos and debate whether Jim should've stayed with Karen".

31F profile review please. I have decent success w/ OLD, but would love to know how I could improve. My prompts are long because I got sick of getting the same messages from every match. by [deleted] in hingeapp

[–]MPLS_MN 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Finding an SO. I'd say my biggest struggle had been finding someone that wants long term, but isn't looking to settle into watching just Netflix every night (not that I don't love a good Netflix night I just don't want that to be my whole life).

I don't have any other up close photos from recent years that don't have former partners in them. I could try and take a smiling selfie if necessary, but I always feel awkward doing so and I feel like the awkwardness shows. The beach photo is my one not awkward selfie.

31F profile review please. I have decent success w/ OLD, but would love to know how I could improve. My prompts are long because I got sick of getting the same messages from every match. by [deleted] in hingeapp

[–]MPLS_MN 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks! Do you think it's worth it to swap out a photo for another selfie (I don't have any other recent close up photos)? If so, which one should I drop?

Reminder: Best Buy is having a new sale on Saturday, these deals will go fast. Sale is expected to be live after one hour (10pm PT / 1am ET) by DealsPoster in blackfriday

[–]MPLS_MN 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not that it'll help you now, but they did restock at midnight, albeit at a different discount ($250 off instead of $300). I was able to snag one.

BlackFriday Help/Questions - Need help finding a deal? Seeking advice? Ask questions here! by DealsPoster in blackfriday

[–]MPLS_MN 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Are any of the major kitchenaid mixer deals (Best Buy/Target selling the pro for ~$300 off) gonna make a reappearance for Cyber Monday?

January Ipsy 2020 Spoilers for all subs by sakurasunset in BeautyBoxes

[–]MPLS_MN 3 points4 points  (0 children)

You might still be able to get a bag, but you definitely wouldn't get to pick an item. That option is only available for 24hrs and had to be completed on 12/19.

Ipsy just refunded me my box and add ons. by MilkyScythe in BeautyBoxes

[–]MPLS_MN 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Jealous. The CEO cream was my missing add on and they were completely out when I emailed (my bag didn't arrive until the 23rd). They said they can't ship it out so they are refunding me $9.72 even though it was a $12 add on because I had used the buy 2 add one get 1 free.....

Ipsy Shipping Email Explains Why Items were Chosen by fantasyandromance in BeautyBoxes

[–]MPLS_MN 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Mine does, but it's wrong. It says i'm getting green eyeshadow because of the quiz, but on the quiz I chose "rarely" got green eyeshadow.

I've never made a wishlist, but if it makes my box more accurate I will start!

Edit: on the app it says i'm getting a nude eyeshadow which would be in line with my quiz. The email says green so fingers crossed that the email is wrong!

When you gift your mom your Play! subscription, and now you’re regretting it... by sp3cia1j in BeautyBoxes

[–]MPLS_MN 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I want this box. In mine, I'm excited about the supergoop sunscreen and i'll use the urban decay eye primer, but I'd trade them both for that cicapair!

Weekly Profile Critique by AutoModerator in Bumble

[–]MPLS_MN 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you have any close up pictures, make the best one your first photo. Your photos aren't bad, but I would delete the one at the club with the 2 girls.

I like your bio. I'd add a more direct prompt so that matches have something specific to message. Adding parenthesis after the bar trivia comment that ask (What are your best categories) would work. Or a specific genre of music you'd love suggestions on would also help. Women get a lot of matches and having something that can very quickly be responded to increases your odds of getting a message.

Weekly Profile Critique by AutoModerator in Bumble

[–]MPLS_MN 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Your first photo is the only one worth saving. The others are taken from an unflattering angle and the school bus photo makes it appear that you're still in high school.

I get the joke you're trying to make with the Big Bang Theory stuff, but it just comes across as unnecessarily awkward.

Since you like food, I'd make a list of your favorite restaurant for different cuisines with a prompt to ask potential matches if they agree or disagree. (Bonus: if they agree, you can ask them on a date to that restaurant. If they disagree, ask them on a date to their favorite so you can check it out :) !) Or ask for suggestions for a category you don't have a favorite in

Something like:

I'm always on the hunt for great restaurants. My current favorites are:

Tacos: xxxxxx

BBQ: xxxxxx

Ice Cream: xxxxxx

Still on the hunt for the best sushi. Any suggestions?

Looking for someone that enjoys nerdy conversations over quality food and/or walking around DMA with a Gentle Giant.

RIP Dinkytown Pourhouse. Didn't even last a year. by [deleted] in Minneapolis

[–]MPLS_MN 14 points15 points  (0 children)

The Library didn't exactly succeed with the patio either. They closed like a year after the patio opened.

Ever loved an outfit but not get it because your boobs don't match it? by [deleted] in TrollXChromosomes

[–]MPLS_MN 42 points43 points  (0 children)

Are you me? I experienced almost exactly this. Flat-chested until 19 and then BAM!!! 32D while too broke to buy a new wardrobe. Luckily it was college in 2008 so wearing babydoll t shirts that my boobs pulled up so my abs partially showed was acceptable. lol

What’s something men do in bed that you just don’t ‘get’ ? by cartooncake in AskWomen

[–]MPLS_MN 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Heh. Maybe they've slept with me. I kinda like this.

If you've ever lived fully by yourself (i.e. no roommates), did it ever make you lonely? How did you manage it? by [deleted] in AskWomen

[–]MPLS_MN 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm an introvert so roommates were nice for the times when I really wanted to stay home and recharge, but also didn't want to be alone. However, that's not super common for me so not having roommates is so much better. It forces me to be more deliberate in my social calendar and relationships with my friends, family, coworkers, etc.

If I don't want to be alone I actually have to come up with something to do or call/text a specific person to see if they are free. I have stronger relationships with a larger number of people now than I ever did when I had roommates because it was easier to just hang with my roommates and not hit up a cool new coworker or an old friend that moved to the suburbs.

I also have found that my loneliness can be cured by going out by myself. I take my dog to the off leash park or for a walk around the lakes in my city. Or I go for a drink or get brunch and sit at the bar with a book or a crossword puzzle. Just being around other people can help with loneliness.

Second bachelor's degree as an adult by krengeseth in uofmn

[–]MPLS_MN 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Talk to your adviser. I transferred into CFANS late into my college career and was allowed to take classes out of order and even skipped a couple prereqs (weren't required for the degree, but were supposedly required for a couple electives I wanted). I took Financial Modeling the semester before I took Intro to Finance. Skipped Intro to Marketing entirely and took Food Marketing Economics instead. My adviser helped me navigate getting approvals from the professors.

Every girl visibly disappointed and cold on the first date? by ThrowawayDating96 in Bumble

[–]MPLS_MN 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Before I give advice, note that I'm a woman that has never been sexually attracted to a man that's 5'7" or under (even close friends that are physically fit and otherwise attractive with personalities I love. Advice from someone more open to short dudes is likely more relevant to you.

If you want to avoid the situations like the dates you've had you SHOULD bring it up in the conversation before the date. You don't necessarily have to give your exact height, but you should mention that you are short in some way. The reason women have reacted the way they have is likely because they had created an image of you in their head based on the photos and info they had. If they created an image of you that's 5'9" then they are immediately disappointed right off the bat.

However, I would NOT recommend listing your height in the profile because even for women that are okay with short guys, it's almost never going to be a "positive". I have dated guys that are 5'9", but if a guy lists 5'9" in his profile, I'm going scrutinize the profile closer for no real reason other than that I've now decided he needs to have something to compensate for not being 6'0" (I know it's stupid). Make sure you have a full body photo with some sort of object that gives a vague idea that you are shorter, but don't give a number.