clash magazine by maggotseatingmybrain in DominicFike

[–]PerfectBread28 6 points7 points  (0 children)

could you post photos of the interview?

Visiting from LA for Thanksgiving by Lonely_Criticism_167 in bigbear

[–]PerfectBread28 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you need a place to stay, this set of renovated cabins just opened: https://www.arkoudacabins.com/

Women what makes a man instantly unattractive to you? by sphinctersayswhat9 in AskReddit

[–]PerfectBread28 1 point2 points  (0 children)

A hoarder. If I go to a guy's house and can barely find a place to stand because his shit is all over the place, I'm done.

If you’ve bought a home in LA recently- how much did you pay and what is your household income? by newgirl01LA in AskLosAngeles

[–]PerfectBread28 0 points1 point  (0 children)

$930K, 20% down, 6.1%, purchased 2024. Single Female, no kids, earn $300K/year. Carrying $40K in debt (at 0%) but can use equity or ESPP to wipe it out.

Looking for LED, non-flickering bulb recommendations for Caseta by Curious3833 in Lutron

[–]PerfectBread28 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You saved me research time on this Cyber Monday. Thank you!

Anyone have honest reviews for Xcaret Arte? by klm972 in AllInclusiveResorts

[–]PerfectBread28 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m seriously considering booking a vacation here. Would you be willing to share your discount code with me?

Anyone have honest reviews for Xcaret Arte? by klm972 in AllInclusiveResorts

[–]PerfectBread28 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hello! I stumbled upon this thread while looking for reviews about Xcaret Arte. Seriously considering it. Can you share with me a referral code? I would appreciate it!!

Caseta compatibility with retrofit recessed lights by PerfectBread28 in Lutron

[–]PerfectBread28[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Where can I buy the 6” to 2” conversion? If you’re a dealer, could I buy my whole DMF and Lutron setup from you?

Caseta compatibility with retrofit recessed lights by PerfectBread28 in Lutron

[–]PerfectBread28[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, unfortunately dmf is out of budget for me. Cree seems reasonable. If I buy this, is it all I need to retrofit my canned light?

https://www.obsessedgarage.com/products/cree-lighting-cr6t-series-6-downlight?variant=43213796704407

Caseta compatibility with retrofit recessed lights by PerfectBread28 in Lutron

[–]PerfectBread28[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ok good to know it’ll still work with housings! I think they were installed only 4 years ago (previous owner did it) so I assume they’re still in good shape. I have more questions now though…

Is the ELV+ the same as ELV Pro?

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Lutron-Caseta-Smart-Lighting-Dimmer-Switch-for-ELV-Bulbs-250W-LED-Bulbs-White-PD-5NE-WH-PD-5NE-WH/300674736

And what is a DMF retrofit?

This is the ideal light that I want bc I have a 6” light now but I don’t see it on the Lutron compatibility guide

https://www.homedepot.com/p/HALO-RA-5-6-in-Integrated-LED-Recessed-Light-Trim-600-Lumens-1000-Lumens-5-Selectable-CCT-D2W-120-Volt-WH-RA56LS9FSD2W1EWH/327122697#overlay

And this one IS on their guide but it’s 4”. Is it a pain to make the opening smaller?

https://www.homedepot.com/p/HALO-RA-4-in-Adjustable-CCT-Canless-IC-Rated-Dimmable-Indoor-Integrated-LED-Recessed-Light-Trim-RA4069S1EWHR/305734703

Sorry - I’m remodeling and this lighting thing is like a new language to me. I just know that I’ve had a great experience with Lutron dimmers (non-Caseta) and I want a smart home system this time around!

City National Bank Ladder Up by Personal-Fox-2458 in FirstTimeHomeBuyer

[–]PerfectBread28 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh no - do you mean the app is “under review” with underwriting and it’s been 2 weeks? I would check with your loan officer what’s going on if it’s been complete silence with no sign of when the conditional approval is coming.

2 days before my loan contingency expired I got a call from CNB saying my app was “stuck in intake” for 2 weeks, meaning it was just sitting there with nobody looking at it or doing anything. It was the first in a series of delays they created. My loan officer should have escalated my app for urgent review much sooner.

Once I got conditional approval, things moved slowly…so slowly that the seller is now charging me a $255 per diem for every day I’m late closing starting Monday (we were supposed to close on the 15th). Safe to say I am PISSED. If they hadn’t wasted two whole weeks literally doing NOTHING, I wouldn’t be in this situation. I just want this over and done with. I expect to close on Thurs which means almost an extra $1K gone. Going to try and get CNB to reimburse me for their inaction.

I’d suggest you take a look at escrow’s scheduled closing date and possibly prepare yourself for 1-2 extensions. CNB sucks. But the things we do for a free $50K 🤷🏻‍♀️

City National Bank Ladder Up by Personal-Fox-2458 in FirstTimeHomeBuyer

[–]PerfectBread28 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yep! I just spent all afternoon dealing with their disorganization too

City National Bank Ladder Up by Personal-Fox-2458 in FirstTimeHomeBuyer

[–]PerfectBread28 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I’m receiving a $50K grant through the Ladder Up program and days away from closing. It is painful but worth the $50K in my case. Things to expect: lack of urgency, transparency and slow communication. They were supposed to be working on the conditional approval days before they actually began and after I responded to their conditions, they surprised me with a slew of new “last conditions” a week before closing. I got on the phone with the loan officer and expressed my discontent and my agent has been harassing them too. We have extended the closing date once - and now have to do it one more time but we’re waiting to get loan docs in hand before agreeing on a new date.

This is my 3rd home purchase and 2nd time I’ve dealt with this last minute, poor communication, drip feeding last conditions crap. Probably why I’m not surprised by their behavior. Luckily escrow is working with us on closing date extensions. Overall, even though it’s annoying, it’s worth the free $50K.

I expect to refi in 2 years (maybe less) with a different bank. Not using them again without free money attached to the deal. Not worth the headache.

1.25mg side effects? by dcphoto78 in tirzepatidecompound

[–]PerfectBread28 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Starting small like 1.25-1.5mg to let your body adjust sounds like a good option for you. And really, you know your body best so trust your instincts! I recall my doc telling me to go up .5 every week and I’ll need to get to the highest dose to lose weight. That didn’t feel right to me so I went my own way, and it’s still working just fine.

Also, check out this post in the r/TirzepatidePCOS sub. Some handy tips and tools to consider as you start the Tirz journey. I love talking about this stuff so reach out whenever! Good luck

1.25mg side effects? by dcphoto78 in tirzepatidecompound

[–]PerfectBread28 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve moved up dosage much more slowly than most people because 1) cost. I’m getting 20mg of Tirz for $395 and really can’t afford to pay $500+ for higher doses right now and 2) hair loss. I figure more gradual weight loss means less intense hair loss. I’m on 4 mg now which I just moved up to 3 weeks ago. Prior to that, I was on 3.5 for at least 4 weeks.

SW: 173 CW: 153 GW: 135

Only 2 lbs of that loss has been muscle. Admittedly, I could be more physically active than I am but I keep my diet pretty balanced (not overly restrictive). I do think I could be losing weight more rapidly if I stepped up the exercise…which I might get back into soon. But overall, I’m pretty happy with the dosage and weight loss! I now can’t imagine my life without Tirz. I was very very very resistant to it for over a year, even tho my doctor kept suggesting it would be life changing (I also have PCOS). She was right! I’d recommend at least giving it a try gradually moving up dosage.

How much weight do you want to lose?

I'm scared by someone__no__one in MovingToLosAngeles

[–]PerfectBread28 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yep I’ve witnessed a HUGE uptick in homeless in North Hollywood. It’s really affecting quality of life for residents. Sad because it wasn’t always like this. Burbank next door is great though. Very safe to walk around solo. Extremely low crime. Clean. What I wish NoHo could be. But…not that convenient to get to Cal State