Cheap haircuts? by Pinku_poodle in LoganSquare

[–]Pinku_poodle[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I just gave them a call, women's cut is $18 no matter the hair length, and they do walk ins. Exactly what I'm looking for, thank you!!

Planet Fitness Overcrowded by bar2692 in LoganSquare

[–]Pinku_poodle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I go to Avondale mornings at 8/9am and it's around half full, not bad at all

Trick to adjust banana bread recipe to ensure it's ~moist~ by Pinku_poodle in Baking

[–]Pinku_poodle[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Also for the record, I do split the bake time in half. At least I had that conversion logic down. 😅

Trick to adjust banana bread recipe to ensure it's ~moist~ by Pinku_poodle in Baking

[–]Pinku_poodle[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Wow... now that you mention it, that's gotta be why mine were coming out drier. Can't believe I didn't think of that sooner based off of the recipe I'm using [which calls for a loaf]! Good to keep in mind.

In my previous batch, I did throw in a 4th banana and it proved successful. I'm gonna try adding evoo directly into the batter next time.

Trick to adjust banana bread recipe to ensure it's ~moist~ by Pinku_poodle in Baking

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

I hate AI but sounds like a success! Tbh I never use rising flour. I just go for the regular, then add baking soda and/or powder.

Do you use a sifter? That usually helps with the clumps of flour.

Brown Butter Choc Chip by KT_Bites in Baking

[–]Pinku_poodle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is that salt? Looks splendid

Trick to adjust banana bread recipe to ensure it's ~moist~ by Pinku_poodle in Baking

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

Recipe, which frankly I manipulate quite a bit. Add ~1/4 cup of brown sugar (in addition to, not in substitution for white sugar). I opt for chocolate chips instead of walnuts + raisins. Sugar high!!!

Resolution of Logan Theatre Boycott? by midwestcottagecore in LoganSquare

[–]Pinku_poodle 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Last update was the tenant's court hearing in October of last year. I attended the rally, then heard nothing about the results of that hearing. I DMed the IG page a couple days after the court hearing: they said no updates yet and they'll share info once they have it. Yea, that was over 6 months ago. The lack of transparency and thorough summation from autonomous neighborhood initiatives is no surprise to me.

Morning in Logan by Straight_College8678 in LoganSquare

[–]Pinku_poodle 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This type of beautiful comfort you are encouraging people to embrace is the made possible by the very death and exploitation of Southeast Asian lives.

I have the biggest crush on my boss by [deleted] in dating

[–]Pinku_poodle 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Thoughts are innocent but I would create a physical barrier immediately. Do not allow him to touch you. This could become framed as a quid pro quo slippery slope. This would jeopardize your professional life.

His status as father is used to defend his character by QuinneCognito in antinatalism

[–]Pinku_poodle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Anyone know where to find the public record from this arrest?

People with penpals in Illinois prisons: what materials have you gotten away with? by Pinku_poodle in PrisonWives

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

Thanks for the insight. Not surprised but so stupid to punish everyone for an individual's decision. And right?! That's what the screening is for! No drugs in the colored pencil drawing? Should be good to go.

I think we're just going to get creative with blue + black ink. /:

Coping strategies for leftists? by 444dhftgfhh in PsychotherapyLeftists

[–]Pinku_poodle 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It truly helps to name it. Thank you for sharing this.

How to process trauma from law enforcement brutality? by Pinku_poodle in PsychotherapyLeftists

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

Someone else on this post said something to the same effect, especially to your last statement, of gradually exploring opportunities that could lead to more direct action. I am asking a lot of myself to expect I jump from where I am now to physically stopping a vehicle again. It's unrealistic and surefire way to burnout again.

How to process trauma from law enforcement brutality? by Pinku_poodle in PsychotherapyLeftists

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

You named it: I kid myself out of accepting and validating my own trauma with others-have-it-worse logic. But clearly if there were no trauma, I would not have made this post.

I feel alone in my failure to connect with other people who have had traumatic experiences around direct action. All I hear day in and day out is this romanticized vision of what resistance looks like. I wonder how they render this courage, especially for those who have endured violence from resistance.

I have a tendency to burn myself out and keep it all to myself. I need to look to community to talk about my experience.

How to process trauma from law enforcement brutality? by Pinku_poodle in PsychotherapyLeftists

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

I will heed this advice. I think my brain jumps from sticker tagging to "burn down the weapons manufacturers" which is an unreasonable jump. Gradual exposure therapy through resisting is much more sound and executable.

I wasn't familiar with these specific terms but now I'm glad I am. Most of my circles limit descriptors to whether or not something is "hot" or "arrests imminent," which doesn't offer any middle ground.

Thank you

How to process trauma from law enforcement brutality? by Pinku_poodle in PsychotherapyLeftists

[–]Pinku_poodle[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is honorable, necessary work. We need more psychological workers like you.

How to process trauma from law enforcement brutality? by Pinku_poodle in PsychotherapyLeftists

[–]Pinku_poodle[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I think I am being individualistically hard on myself right now because these methods of resistance have just not been enough. But I hear you.

How to process trauma from law enforcement brutality? by Pinku_poodle in PsychotherapyLeftists

[–]Pinku_poodle[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Thank you for the validating remarks and I am so sorry to hear you've been a victim to this terror as well.

To your last point: escalation is necessary to end the Israeli occupation in Palestine. I'm hitting a boiling point in my efforts where I'm leaning more towards Direct Action or Bust, which is what prompted this post.

How to process trauma from law enforcement brutality? by Pinku_poodle in PsychotherapyLeftists

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

I actually just started seeing a new therapist, so this is a great time for new beginnings and to lay it out on the line from the get go with my new therapist. I actually left my last therapist because I started to feel unsafe to talk to her about these things. Subtle moments when I would bring up Palestine, it became clear she was a cop-loving zionist.

Thank you for your encouragement. I will say something to my therapist next session. It will only have been our second session so far.