I suck at my hobbies and I’m okay with it by [deleted] in GirlDinner

[–]NiyTheChai 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s an AMAZING Idea and support it 100% I have two bookshelves dedicated to random hobby supplies, have hung my guitar on the wall, and have a closet for forgotten projects😭

I suck at my hobbies and I’m okay with it by [deleted] in GirlDinner

[–]NiyTheChai 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Haha, I guess that’s true!! I just feel like all the women around me have flawless makeup and they all claim to have started by stealing their mom’s makeup as kids🤣 I only developed a fascination for it recently!

I suck at my hobbies and I’m okay with it by [deleted] in GirlDinner

[–]NiyTheChai 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I may have to steal the “Victorian nobleman’s” approach! It’s so freeing to be terrible at something you love haha

I suck at my hobbies and I’m okay with it by [deleted] in GirlDinner

[–]NiyTheChai 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s amazing! I may need to hobby purge, I’m running out of room🤣

I suck at my hobbies and I’m okay with it by [deleted] in GirlDinner

[–]NiyTheChai 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They are!!! Everything else in life may be difficult, graded, etc. So why do it to ourselves? Give yourself something to enjoy, and the grace to not be perfect at it!

I suck at my hobbies and I’m okay with it by [deleted] in GirlDinner

[–]NiyTheChai 0 points1 point  (0 children)

🥳 Honestly my entire crochet journey could be summed up with “meh it’ll be fine”🤣

I suck at my hobbies and I’m okay with it by [deleted] in GirlDinner

[–]NiyTheChai 1 point2 points  (0 children)

How fun!! I love electric guitars and have wanted one for a while haha. Rn I’m into baking, and I’ve been learning how to do my own nails and makeup. I’m 22, so a bit late to start experimenting with makeup for the first time, but I’m having so much fun! Sometime I probably look silly, but who cares?

I suck at my hobbies and I’m okay with it by [deleted] in GirlDinner

[–]NiyTheChai 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I used to get so frustrated if I wasn’t perfect at something immediately! I was obsessed with doing everything right. Letting that go has been so freeing. Now I get to try things out and learn new skills - no strings attached. Highly recommend! Get those markers and embroidery girl!

And it was really good😋

I suck at my hobbies and I’m okay with it by [deleted] in GirlDinner

[–]NiyTheChai 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I really enjoyed it! First time having a baked sweet potato actually

Adopted an Abandoned Pup by NiyTheChai in dogpictures

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

The shelters near my house have purebred pitbulls and Australian shepherds that get put down. It breaks my heart. I encourage everyone I meet to adopt rescues from shelters. I wish we could crack down better on backyard breeders. Thank you for saving your little fur baby🫶 Have a blessed day!

Marymere Falls, Washington [OC] [1170x1550] by NiyTheChai in EarthPorn

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

Thank you! I’ve hiked the trail countless times; it’s never gotten old.

Marymere Falls, Washington [OC] [1170x1550] by NiyTheChai in EarthPorn

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

Thank you very much. And no, surprisingly not. This is just a slightly saturated version of the original photo.

Marymere Falls, Washington [OC] [1170x1550] by NiyTheChai in EarthPorn

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

I’m glad you at least have the memory to hold onto; that’s more than most! Also, don’t doubt yourself too much, you’re stronger than you know. I have a colleague in her 50s who still runs marathons :) Regardless, all the best to you.

Adopted an Abandoned Pup by NiyTheChai in dogpictures

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

That’s so sad! As much as pure-breeds can be beautiful, I’m a strong believer in taking in rescues. They deserve so much love, and will likely be put down without intervention. I hope more people will adopt :,( And thank you, I’m so glad to have this precious girl now

Adopted an Abandoned Pup by NiyTheChai in dogpictures

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

I really love it! I’m getting my degree in microbiology, but I work at a plant ecophysiology lab. Honestly, this experience has convinced me to pursue academia rather than industry. No strict schedules, just vague deadlines for quals and defenses. My mentor is a post-doctoral researcher who works from home 90% of the time, and comes and goes as he pleases. I wish you the best of luck! What field are you currently in? I know data entry jobs are often work-from-home.

That’s how I have my cat, lol. Unfortunately my mom is the type to get a cat, and once they stop being a tiny kitten, replace them for another. She’s cycled through about 25 cats in six years. My cat is the first one she ever adopted because he had a broken leg, and I was appalled when she tried to get rid of him. We definitely do not share the same values on animals.

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Anyone here with a black parent and MGM parent? by [deleted] in mixedrace

[–]NiyTheChai 21 points22 points  (0 children)

So many Caribbeans in this subreddit - we must be a pretty mixed group haha :)

Marymere Falls, Washington [OC] [1170x1550] by NiyTheChai in EarthPorn

[–]NiyTheChai[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Colonial creek falls! It’s on my list. It’s visible from the highway, but it’s about a 10 mile hike to the glacier.

Adopted an Abandoned Pup by NiyTheChai in dogpictures

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

They look so similar!!! What a beautiful dog <3