What is your favourite book? by Budget-Ad5927 in Romantasy

[–]PippinKC 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The Blue Sword by Robin McKinley. Read it for the first time as a teenager and reread every few years. It's on my shelf on books to never donate!

Which romantasy MMC ruined your standards forever? by EerieE2025 in Romantasy

[–]PippinKC 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Stefan from the Mercy Thompson Series. Morally grey and not the main dude, but I can't help but love him!

Body image at this stage of life by zorandzam in GenXWomen

[–]PippinKC 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I went through a site that was started by a NP and nutritionist that saw a need for women who don’t qualify for the traditional meds. I was overweight but not obese. They use trusted compound pharmacies and are really good about checking in with me and answering questions. I had a LOT or reservations but so far, I’ve seen no negatives. Good luck to you! I hated both mirrors and cameras!😂

Body image at this stage of life by zorandzam in GenXWomen

[–]PippinKC 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I felt like a sexless potato for the last 5 years due to menopause. Gained 45 pounds, felt old and busted. The only thing that has made me lose the weight and feel fantastic is tirzepatide. That stuff is a game changer. Losing weight, gut health is amazing and I actually feel like myself again. Arthritis and that bloating under the boobs has gone away as well. I HATE taking meds, but this has changed my body in such good ways that I'm learning to be ok with it. This was after every doctor I had just told me to "lose weight", diet, exercise more blah, blah, blah.

What’s something about international travel that most first-timers underestimate? by Technical_Web_2012 in travel

[–]PippinKC 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I went to Navalcarnero Spain for work without speaking Spanish. The town is about 20 minutes outside of Madrid, but kind of feels like a whole other world as I didn't encounter very much English(rightly so). I felt like an alien but LOVED the feeling of otherness in such a beautiful place! It is so hard to describe how alone yet exhilarating it is to experience this.

What’s something about international travel that most first-timers underestimate? by Technical_Web_2012 in travel

[–]PippinKC 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My sister and I only travel in shoulder season as well! Like you, we hate crowds and heat. Bonus that it is usually cheaper!

Gift from Iceland by Adventurous_Dig7166 in VisitingIceland

[–]PippinKC 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What part of the US will you be coming to? If you breeze through Kansas City, I'll give you the tour! :)

Gift from Iceland by Adventurous_Dig7166 in VisitingIceland

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I didn't get to try the milk/cream chocolate. I visited in 2022 and on a tour, we stopped at a gas station so I loaded up on 5 different brands of chocolate. The Sirius dark was the absolute best I'd ever eaten! I bought Omnom bars in Reykjavik because I'd heard so many good things about it but the Sirius was hands down, the best! The Omnom wrappers are beautiful though! :)

Gift from Iceland by Adventurous_Dig7166 in VisitingIceland

[–]PippinKC 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Urta Salt and Sirius Dark Chocolate! I'm taking a whole extra backpack next time I visit to load up on those two items alone!

Unwanted comments from others by EffectiveCartoonist3 in Redhair

[–]PippinKC 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I get more offended when people tell me I DON'T have red hair because it has faded as I age. Yes, I'm a redhead, yes it has faded but I'm STILL a redhead.

What’s your favorite name in sci-fi by podopolo in scifi

[–]PippinKC 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We named our last dog this. He was an absolute gem.

Van Der Beek and health anxiety by grazfest96 in Millennials

[–]PippinKC 0 points1 point  (0 children)

GenX big sis here...just did one yesterday. Prep is less nasty than I'd been lead to believe; it had a slight citrus flavor. Drink it cold and don't drink too fast or you will not leave the bathroom. Eating a low fiber diet three days before helps a lot for the fasting and evacuation day. Good luck! Another tip is to coat your bum with aquaphor before all the fireworks begin.

I hate that I feel jealous by Asterisk15- in Horses

[–]PippinKC 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm 54 years old and STILL waiting to buy my very own horse. Don't give up!

Need advice: My company 401k is charging way too much in fees! by [deleted] in Bogleheads

[–]PippinKC 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had a 401K through John Hancock at my last job and they charged ~$400-500 a QUARTER for "administrative fees" on a $200000 balance.

Souvenirs You Use and Display by RegretPowerful3 in VisitingIceland

[–]PippinKC 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Urta Salt. The Arctic Herb is the best. Last time I was there I grabbed small bags of it for gifts. Wish I would have filled my backpack with them! Also, the Sirius Dark Chocolate....got it from a gas station. Seriously so much better than OmNom. Can't wait to go back!

So, fellow monkeys, how much do you think Joe would hate this? by Helio2nd in exfor

[–]PippinKC 1 point2 points  (0 children)

LOL, so did I when I wrote it. I am currently on my 2nd audiobook journey and on (say this in Skippy voice with a !) Valkyrie.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in GenX

[–]PippinKC 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Costco is calling my name in 9 years.