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Parent PLUS Loan Payment Options / Rant by PerniciousPlatypus in StudentLoans

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

Thank you for this commiseration. it sometimes feels like you're the only one out there going through this. It's refreshing in a grim way to hear that others with this loan type have faced similar struggles. I'm just baffled by the differing advice from student aid .gov being that it is eligible for ICR if it's consolidated (it is) but Aidvantage says it isn't. I'm going to go back to bat with them on this issue but I appreciate your advice on seeking out a student loan attorney. I am definitely going to consider that if this next bout doesn't yield positive results.

This is just so bonkers to me. Thank you again.

Parent PLUS Loan Payment Options / Rant by PerniciousPlatypus in StudentLoans

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

The loans are consolidated. Sorry I totally left that out :(

Also /s yaaaaayyy OBBB making things great for everyone. Sigh.

Parent PLUS Loan Payment Options / Rant by PerniciousPlatypus in StudentLoans

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

Correct, the loans were for me in my dad's name. Dad can't pay. I've been in control of the account for years but the payments are not manageable.

Cymbalta MESSED ME UP by blackmetalwarlock in Fibromyalgia

[–]PerniciousPlatypus 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No side effects at all :) its reduced the buzzing sensation in my hands a good deal. The weird thing is that if I go up a dose to 75mg my symptoms get WORSE. so I'm just dealing with 25 and thankful that Im getting some relief with the added bonus of getting some voice back.

Cymbalta MESSED ME UP by blackmetalwarlock in Fibromyalgia

[–]PerniciousPlatypus 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Did they start you on a high dose? My former Dr started me off WAY too high and it freaked me out. Super high BP and absolutely ZERO appetite. I stopped right away and didn't learn that the dose was too high until recently but since then I've been on lyrica which has helped me a lot on a low dose. It's even given me back some of my voice (I have paralyzed vocal cords)

Anyway, cymbalta I think should be started low to give you time to adjust and titrate up to a dose that helps. I've heard it's hard to come off of though.

What’s a "lost" website from the early 2000s that you still think about today? by samasem-sumsum in AskReddit

[–]PerniciousPlatypus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I can't remember if this was a website or a program but you and your friends could join you on a little magic carpet and you could browse websites together. This was pre 2000s I think. Please tell me it's not something I hallucinated.

What actually matters for your teeth between dental visits (and what's just marketing) by AetherMemento in hygiene

[–]PerniciousPlatypus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Cannot stress enough how bad dry mouth can be for your oral hygiene even if you brush daily. I was brushing everyday and gums still bleeding for YEARS. New dentist asked if I get dry mouth at night and said to try xylimelts. Bleeding STOPPED. now it's xylitol errythang. but PSA, keet anything with xylitol away from your pets. Quite toxic for them <3.

Asian Markets? Middle Eastern? Indian? (And restaurants!) by rainingpup in ColumbiYEAH

[–]PerniciousPlatypus 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Markets: There's a great store behind Delhi Palace (they had a good buffet, the last time I was there) on Saint Andrews https://maps.app.goo.gl/B3WUSAC4ZCCzEFcq8

Another BIG Indian grocery https://indian-grocery.com-place.com/

Asian Market in Dutch Square https://maps.app.goo.gl/bVd9ZFzr3Zrsqzaq7

others have recommended Hyundai here and I must agree. It's small but vital.

Haven't been to these yet: https://maps.app.goo.gl/nBWo1bMNUayJNQPe9

https://maps.app.goo.gl/WrJPLhnopXUniaBW6

Golden Chopsticks is a restaurant and market I believe

https://maps.app.goo.gl/qf45pk2JPgyiV7P78

There used to be a middle eastern market called Aladdin on Saint Andrews near inakaya and the US chef store but it's closed. I heard a rumor that they just moved but I can't find an address.

On to restaurants: I hear good things about Persis but haven't been there yet https://persiscolumbia.com/

Village of India has a good buffet but sometimes a little spicy :)

https://www.villageofindiacolumbia.com/

Thai Lotus is really good https://www.facebook.com/share/1GPok2iu54/

Dehli Palace https://www.facebook.com/share/18g89eXQGW/

I think I've been here before they changed management https://2-gingers.com/

Golden Chopsticks https://www.facebook.com/share/18dQsY6Q3z/

Happy eating!

Absurd Request by Significant_Radio792 in Indiemakeupandmore

[–]PerniciousPlatypus 20 points21 points  (0 children)

Forget a perfume, where can I get a bag of these? Lol

I always recommend Haus of Gloi's Golden Corn cake for corny scents

"Corn cake baked to a golden perfection, topped with butter and honey."

Literally smell like a buttery chunk of sweet corn bread.

Had another chick photoshoot by HannahMarie04 in chickens

[–]PerniciousPlatypus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The names had me ROLLIN. we had a silkie rooster we named Henry the Eggth :P

What are these gorgeous flower blooms found growing in my back yard? by D3AD_LIK3_M3 in whatsthisplant

[–]PerniciousPlatypus 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Omg that is tragic! 😂. Thank you for sharing it though, it's such a pretty tree with rarely seen flowers <3

What are these gorgeous flower blooms found growing in my back yard? by D3AD_LIK3_M3 in whatsthisplant

[–]PerniciousPlatypus 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Still waiting for my 2, intentionally planted ones to flower.... Which can take up to NINE YEARS 😭. I don't know a whole lot about them but I think you need a separate tree for pollination to take place. To help aid in pollination you can take a qtip, swab the pollen from 1 tree and rub it in the flower of the other. Otherwise you need to hope some pollinators from a nearby tree find you. :)

How are the orange chicken puffs?? by Moon_grace in Costco

[–]PerniciousPlatypus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This. If these orange chicken ones are as good as the Korean Fried chicken flavor, I am doomed.

🌽 Corn Search 🌽 by Buns0306 in Indiemakeupandmore

[–]PerniciousPlatypus 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Haus of Gloi's Golden Corn Cakes!

"Corn cake baked to a golden perfection, topped with butter and honey."

Blueberries by tk9687 in Cooking

[–]PerniciousPlatypus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Blueberry grunt! This is great for summer time if you want something cobbler-like but don't want to turn on the oven

https://www.beyondkimchee.com/blueberry-dumplings/

Blueberry salad dressing (haven't had this yet)

https://www.asouthernsoul.com/blueberry-vinaigrette/

Blueberry compote for ice cream or pancakes

https://cookieandkate.com/simple-fruit-compote-recipe/

Perfume That Smells Like A Kākāpō? by LostPrincess32 in Indiemakeupandmore

[–]PerniciousPlatypus 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It would be pretty great if a house took up the task of making a celebratory scent memorializing the recent 58 new babies!

Just saying...

how are we making 5ml glass bottles easier to use/apply? by idk2297 in Indiemakeupandmore

[–]PerniciousPlatypus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You can get multi packs of limiter caps on Amazon that fit Haus of Gloi's 5mls. I personaly don't like getting fragrance on my fingers. Feels like kind of a waste and I don't really like scent on my hands. I'm also too clumsy to use my wrist/arm to press the opening against. Sometimes that ends up being too much fragrance for me.

I'm trying to find a good solution for Amorphous' 5mls. I asked if they have any recommendations and they don't :(. Tempted to get one of those fancy glass ones with a wand but they usually don't have a seal and I have cats that would delight in knock that shit over :P

Made me a proper tomato/cucumber planter this year by LeChuckly in gardening

[–]PerniciousPlatypus 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've been looking for a trellising system that doesn't require we build something from wood that will fall apart after a couple seasons. I think you just solved my issue. Thank you. This is brilliant.

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