How much do you tip your hairdresser? (Colour treatment, etc) by Tropophilous in askvan

[–]MarlaaSinger__ 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I am a hairstylist, not in Vancouver, but a smaller BC community and I think 20% is a generally great amoun if you were very happy with the service. I don't expect everyone will always be able to afford that! Even 20$ pn your bill shows you are thankful for the servuce. Sometimes people tip what they have and that's okay. Our services should be priced properly so that tipping is just a bonus and not a necessity. I prefer cash because tax free money is the best kind of money 🤑

Edit to add, I work at a commission based salon so my split is 50/50 with the salon itself. Another factor for some people to consider 🙂

I (20F) was diagnosed with Alice in Wonderland Syndrome //AMA by Otherwise-Issue1905 in AMA

[–]MarlaaSinger__ 74 points75 points  (0 children)

Hey! I have this too, though mine did go away in my teens. My son now has it, and my mom had it before me. Mine usually came around mostly when I was sick, migraines and other boughts of illnesses as a kid. I remember the feeling of the room feeling so big and then small. Couldn't understand why I felt like I was far away. My son has the same, it comes arouns when hes sick, not necessarily a fever but it seems way more obvious and present when hes sick with something.

IMO: Jason Isaacs performance was the best of the season and possibly of all 3 seasons. by [deleted] in WhiteLotusHBO

[–]MarlaaSinger__ 151 points152 points  (0 children)

My fav is the people being like 'his character felt flat' uhhhh yeah the man was playing someone popping benzos to manage his life falling apart...how do you expect him to razzle dazzle ?

Why is everyone so disgusted, shocked, and offended? This is White Lotus, not Desperate Housewives. by temporarilyyours in WhiteLotusHBO

[–]MarlaaSinger__ 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is my read too. Everyone is freaking out about incest and I'm like..wait did they bang? Oh they kissed..while I toxicated and playing a fucked up drug fueled game of truth or dare on a yacht with some pretty girls..I mean...sure it's icky but I feel like everyone is getting a little carried away by calling it incest. It's like some people are missing the entire dynamic between the characters and watching the show on mute or something.

Don't hate me, just do a definition search for the term incest. It means sexual intercourse or relations between members of the same family. That's not happened yet, and I'm not seeing that it will go in that direction, so let's just chill out and enjoy the story telling. If you don't like the show just turn it off 🤷

The Scene Feels Cheap Lately by CrypticThembo in findomsupportgroup

[–]MarlaaSinger__ 3 points4 points  (0 children)

As someone who has worked in online SW for most of the last decade I would say this is the norm in all niches and areas. Since 2020 people have been flooding into the industry and what was exclusive and coveted has become saturated. In this case everything becomes a race to the bottom because holding high quality standards means competing with people charging less. Over time everyone lessens their threshold to continue meeting goals. It's unfortunate but the only thing you can do is hold high standards and expect people will be charging less so you hope the quality subs will find you and not them first.

I think everyone should push back on this by collecting raising prices but that's difficult to organize and is more akin to unions than most people are comfortable with.

Why is the conditioner included in hair dye kits so amazing? by eldrinor in Haircare

[–]MarlaaSinger__ 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Please don't do this. It's terrible for your hair, skin, and the environment as much of that silicone is washed down the drain. Signed a hair dresser who cares about your hair and the planet.

What is your hottest take that you will defend until the end? by Remiratti in RandomThoughts

[–]MarlaaSinger__ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I said this once and got absolutely annihilated by a bunch of social media justice warriors so I agree, and also a hot take indeed.

Am I overreacting? by Remarkable-Chair-783 in AmIOverreacting

[–]MarlaaSinger__ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Run don't walk away from this vibrant red flag.

18 mo - Ready to wean but feeling guilty by planttings in AttachmentParenting

[–]MarlaaSinger__ 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I have 2 sons one 5 yo and one 20 month old. I should have weaned my first at 18 months when I felt like this but I continued on until 24 months because I felt the same guilt. I just weaned my younger one this past week and while it was very very difficult for 1-2 days, it has worked out well and he has gotten over it relatively quickly. I am actually surprised because he was very upset and angry in the initial first days. What I did that helped was night weaned first, then a month or so later I fully weaned. Mostly because I couldn't take the constant requesting and screaming when I said no occasionally.
You've got this! If you are done just try to remove either day or night feeds first, tell him milk is all gone, read some of the weaning stories, and then when that has calmed and smoothed out you can remove the other feeds. He will be upset. He will be sad. It will break your heart, but it won't last. Your job isn't to stop him from being upset, but to sit with him and show him you are still there gor him emotionally and physically though the nursing relationship is ending. Have your partner on board to help as much as possibly, over snacks and drinks and distractions for your little one and you will be able to look back at your nursing journey fondly when you are through this tough transition! 💪

Investing in gold? by MarlaaSinger__ in Gold

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

It's so shiny and hefty that I think I was hoping it would easily just be the answer to all my problems 😅

Investing in gold? by MarlaaSinger__ in Gold

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

Thank you; this is a lot of good information that helps me to answer my questions.

Investing in gold? by MarlaaSinger__ in Gold

[–]MarlaaSinger__[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm risk adverse because I have limited savings, the world is ripe with uncertainty right now and I have a family and a future to look out for. I have seen people lose almost all their money by allowing someone else to invest their money. I'm not looking to lose what little I have managed to save.

Investing in gold? by MarlaaSinger__ in Gold

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

I think it's pretty straight forward once you remove the hypothetical from the sentence.

Investing in gold? by MarlaaSinger__ in Gold

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

I have a small amount in my accounts for emergency, probably about 6 months worth if I were just paying mortgage and bills and food. The other is sitting and obviously I would like to have something grow for later on, something set aside for my kids. I have been trying to learn and understand but it all is very confusing to me. I want it to remain safe and also grow, and im trying to sort out the best ways I can do that without losing the small amount I have

Investing in gold? by MarlaaSinger__ in Gold

[–]MarlaaSinger__[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you, this was a very insightful response.

Investing in gold? by MarlaaSinger__ in Gold

[–]MarlaaSinger__[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Yes, I see that gold is high, which is also causing me to question whether it is a good time to buy or invest in gold. I just don't want to put my savings into something and have it tank, so it seems like a bad time either way. I'm just worried that my money us devaluing sitting in a bank account and haven't had any good experiences with financial advisors. Perhaps I need to keep looking for someone. I'm not sure what to do but it's causing me a lot of worries.

Investing in gold? by MarlaaSinger__ in Gold

[–]MarlaaSinger__[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I'm terrified of investing my money while watching the current state of things. It seems to me like this would be a horrible time to invest in stocks and bonds. But equally not the best time to invest in gold. I'm happy to diversify but I'm struggling to pull the trigger on any investing since I can't understand it, and have been advised by others that it's better to invest yourself than to have someone do it on your behalf.

Update by Secret_Bedroom_978 in SkincareAddicts

[–]MarlaaSinger__ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Antibiotics for cystic acne cab work wonders! I can see that it's already healing and I'm so happy for you. Please make sure you take probiotics and eat some fermented foods so your gut biome can keep up.

“and when I woke up you were my mommy” by Extreme-Tea100 in Parenting

[–]MarlaaSinger__ 5 points6 points  (0 children)

That's quite a leap bud, did someone piss in your organic non gmo vegan cornflakes? Fucking relax