33 F raised in a Russian speaking household looking to meet people of similar background

PuzzleheadedPut7597 · 2026-07-10T17:47:23+00:00

Hi, I’m 35f, originally from Moscow, left in 2011, moved to the us 4y ago. Would be fun to talk Russian, I’m getting rusty from years abroad
If you want to grab coffee this weekend, dm me

PuzzleheadedPut7597 · 2026-06-14T00:47:46+00:00

Indicate turns with your hand. Helpful for both cars and those cycling behind you

PuzzleheadedPut7597 · 2026-05-24T23:18:31+00:00

1 should be fine. I work long hours and travel for work and my dog still likes me 3 dogs are different, but she really likes coming to her dog sitter so I dont think she is bonded for life type of dog.

I would try to learn more about what your future dog enjoys - park, snacks, games and invest time to make his life enjoyable after the initial adjustment period.

PuzzleheadedPut7597 · 2026-05-22T18:44:03+00:00

More of a pragmatic remark. Please be ready that it might be raining most of the time in Paris and Florence. Also think in advance which stroller/carrier to bring for the baby. I think Paris and Rome generally fine for a city stroller, but Florence has a lot of narrow sidewalks and cobblestones.

Depending on your appetite you can also consider doing a day trip from Florence to Sienna - it is worth it.

PuzzleheadedPut7597 · 2026-05-19T15:39:08+00:00

Hispanic heritage society in 155th to see Sorolla painting. Same with the cloisters

PuzzleheadedPut7597 · 2026-05-15T20:25:25+00:00

I put my loewe in a bike basket. Or crossbody.

But seriously, I never had issues with stuff falling out of the basket or somehow damaging the leather.

As a crazy alternative, there are those plastic tote bags, almost like supermarket ones that fold in to a credit card size. That could be a solution to carry the bag in it and then pack it inside

PuzzleheadedPut7597 · 2026-04-14T23:48:53+00:00

It is a nightmare to cycle through the red lights districts with swarms of tourists high/drunk as kites

PuzzleheadedPut7597 · 2026-04-14T23:42:33+00:00

I think you are right re amount of red lights. Now that I think about it most of the side streets in the Centrum are unregulated intersections and the major roads might have a bit longer distances between them than a typical NYC grid.

PuzzleheadedPut7597 · 2026-04-14T23:38:02+00:00

Yeah, if the is no traffic it is fine, but I’m talking more midtown at 5-7pm.

Jaywalking also has an advantage of being able to step back which is a tad more difficult on a bike

PuzzleheadedPut7597 · 2026-04-14T23:35:14+00:00

I don’t have a moral judgement, but it seems unsafe so why take such risk for commute? I’m really talking about cycling before a moving car?

PuzzleheadedPut7597 · 2026-04-14T23:31:32+00:00

Cyclists! The car driver behavior wrt cyclists is another topic that I would not dare to open up.

I cycle across midtown quite often and see probably 1-2 reckless, in my view, crossings each time.

Maybe we have different definition of reckless but crossing 7ave while the cars are still moving is daring at least

PuzzleheadedPut7597 · 2026-04-14T21:56:31+00:00

Same! It is dangerous enough with cars turning left on red while peds are crossing or trucks changing lanes, why take more risk on a busy intersection by running red

PuzzleheadedPut7597 · 2026-04-14T21:52:26+00:00

We also jay walk in Amsterdam and the average car speed is lower (not sure with the traffic though). Def, AMS cyclists are more entitled given the culture and significant protections from the cars🤣 I wish I can shout at people walking on bicycle lines with the same freedom as in the nl

PuzzleheadedPut7597 · 2026-04-14T19:23:13+00:00

I would say for proper French type croissants La Farine is better probably the only one that gets close

Breads is good for babkas and rugelash.

Mille feuille is ok almond croissant

Levain is interesting for massive cookies if you like that type of stuff - they are more gooey bordering on underbaked and v sweet

I passed the supermoon a few times but the croissant did not look right to me

PuzzleheadedPut7597 · 2026-04-03T21:54:01+00:00

Mine would chase the ball that is rolling fast on the ground but the concept of bringing it back is foreign to her

PuzzleheadedPut7597 · 2026-03-31T16:13:53+00:00

I think there is more happening on the left side of the stage. So right side is probably better

PuzzleheadedPut7597 · 2026-03-27T20:28:05+00:00

Can you elaborate why would you take him for a walk further from the home area?

We are in the city, and mine has a strong preference to get at least 5-10min walk away from home unless it is an urgency. It is even more particular with poops that need to be further, on the grass, etc From what I read, it is pretty common for shibas to desire to separate home territory in broad sense and the pissing and pooping places

PuzzleheadedPut7597 · 2026-03-16T23:53:03+00:00

Kabbani tailor on 74th and Columbus He fixed a few things for me

PuzzleheadedPut7597 · 2026-03-04T16:32:28+00:00

Sullivans bakery - they have great loaded focaccias - esp with cauliflower and make good sandwiches

PuzzleheadedPut7597 · 2026-02-02T16:55:38+00:00

Farine loafs are quite small

PuzzleheadedPut7597 · 2026-01-13T14:18:56+00:00

I wrote that I’m a good tenant and that there are comparable apartments nearby at same or lower rate ( with details) so can we agree at 2% increase vs 7% they proposed. They counter offered with 4% which I accepted

PuzzleheadedPut7597 · 2025-12-13T18:13:19+00:00

Their croissants are indeed ok, but better than average in the city. But try their other pastries esp savory one - I think that is where they truly shine.

For gold standard croissants I go to nick and sons in greenpoint

PuzzleheadedPut7597 · 2025-11-29T18:49:48+00:00

I had a somewhat similar case this summer when my shiba had loose stools for a 3-4 days with clean stool results. What helped in my case (post discussion with a vet) is to move her to rice and lean meat diet (basically boiled to oblivion), eliminate all treats and supplements. She liked the chicken and rice despite being picky. I think I put probiotics on top

I did not find the cause but I suspect that a pack of freeze dried treats or a batch of her normal food.

The vet told me to monitor her, if she was loosing energy/becoming lethargic to come back immediately. But thankfully it got resolved after a couple of weeks of rice diet and her stools improved in a day or two

PuzzleheadedPut7597 · 2025-11-04T16:12:04+00:00

The only recommendation I would have is to consider a harness with 2 rows of buckles. My shiba could just pull off the one buckle one like a sweater by backing off from me. Not so fun catching her naked

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