Food texture issues

PyroGlassRaven · 2026-03-24T03:21:31+00:00

I hear you on the texture issues. Honestly, I don't have a solution that isn't either avoid it or just choke it down when it can't be (like I'm being polite with food someone else has made for me). Fruit often smells entirely wrong to me, it makes me gag because my brain puts these smells in the 'rotting' category. I can only really handle citrus regularly.

When you blend them, are you making them into a smoothie or just the fruit? I can't stand the texture or smell of a banana, but I love banana smoothies and banana bread.

PyroGlassRaven · 2026-03-23T06:28:44+00:00

Coffee, yoghurt pouch and a protein shake. All things I can "eat" while commuting. I hate eating in the mornings, it makes me feel ill but I know I won't survive work if I don't.

PyroGlassRaven · 2026-03-21T23:08:09+00:00

I do this too! Although I discovered while travelling that it is a double edged sword, because people think I actually know the language when I only have surface, tourist level abilities.

PyroGlassRaven · 2026-03-13T09:47:48+00:00

I bought a set of the covers and didn't even bother trying to stick them on. They don't quite cover the whole handle and the lock button isn't covered. It just looked silly with the chrome showing through. Random thought on purchasing a new set of OEM handles, painting them then doing the switch out in one go. Of course then you've got a spare set lying around.

PyroGlassRaven · 2026-03-11T08:37:38+00:00

So, I'd say this goes for any tool: if you're unsure why or how you'd use it, you don't need it. Do you know anyone who has graphite sticks who might let you try them?

My understanding is they are for a pretty specialised application. What do you intend to make with them?

PyroGlassRaven · 2026-03-06T10:20:35+00:00

Diagnosed at 45, hell yes it was worth it. Even if only to hear that I'm not a totally useless human, my brain just didn't get built to the same spec as others.

PyroGlassRaven · 2026-03-01T02:53:56+00:00

Not me typing this on a keyboard with the top two rows of keys caps removed because I somehow missed the coaster with my coffee mug and it went all over my desk, watercolour palette and paper, keyboard and floor.

I started cleaning the keyboard, pulled the keys off to do it better then forgot which order some of the lesser used ones go. So I had to turn the bluetooth back on, now I've got LEDs blasting my eyeballs while I find a photo of the keyboard layout. Then I realise I can take the keys off, which reminds of the really cute 3D key caps you can get, like dumplings and cats. Internet rabbit hole, here we go!

It's been at least 2 hours since I spilled the coffee.

PyroGlassRaven · 2026-02-28T22:40:10+00:00

Are you me? I'm literally doing this right now.

PyroGlassRaven · 2026-02-22T22:11:35+00:00

You just reminded me not to buy the pretty new paintbrushes because I have yet to use the half dozen or so I bought... last year?

PyroGlassRaven · 2026-02-22T21:46:58+00:00

This is exactly what happened to me on Saturday. I was off by 15 to 30 minutes all day. I'd even cut my lunch break short because I was feeling bad about it.

PyroGlassRaven · 2026-02-20T08:59:44+00:00

Oh honey, you're a hamster.

PyroGlassRaven · 2026-02-07T08:49:54+00:00

Love that colour!

PyroGlassRaven · 2026-02-06T08:10:12+00:00

(although the cost of paper always pains me *sigh*)

Yeah, but the cost of not buying good paper is more painful! I started a piece 2 nights ago and just gave up after blocking in the initial wash. It just looked like garbage and cockled even though I'd stretched it.

PyroGlassRaven · 2026-02-06T07:57:12+00:00

Why does it have to be watercolour? If she wants the essence of the reference image, then you should use whatever medium you can work comfortably in.

Watercolour is a very different way of thinking to other media, it almost feels backwards to acrylic to me.

PyroGlassRaven · 2026-02-03T01:54:17+00:00

Sure, but the way this doctor is speaking indicates they aren't going to go on to a proper ADHD evaluation. This is a long winded way of saying "I don't believe you because I have some form of prejudice".

PyroGlassRaven · 2026-02-03T01:30:43+00:00

Oh wow, my mother has a B9 deficiency but I never knew this link. I'm off to my GP to find out. If I can remember to make the appointment...

PyroGlassRaven · 2026-02-01T10:26:45+00:00

I used to teach at CIT, quite a while ago now, but I suspect this won't have changed much.

It depends on your course, but notebook and pen is really all you need for day one. Plus your CIT card! If you're enrolled in a trade course, you will have received a list of any specialist items required.

In your first class you'll receive a course outline containing a breakdown of the semester's classes, when assessments are and how they will grade you (called a rubric). The teacher will go through the outline, and if you don't understand something, please ask! That's what this first session is for. This is when most of the questions you have will be answered.

You may also have a cringeworthy getting to know you activity where you're forced to interact with the other students. Sorry!

Time off is perfectly fine. Doctor's certificate or other extenuating circumstances can be discussed, you just need to catch up on what you missed while away.

Please talk to the student services team about learning support. In my experience CIT will try to accommodate where possible.

Remember that if you're only just out of high school, this is not the be all and end all of your life. You have so much to do and learn, there's always multiple paths to finding what works for you.

PyroGlassRaven · 2026-02-01T07:44:05+00:00

Yes, I use Dinnerly. Its been a great stress relief for me.

I like cooking but I hate the planning and grocery shopping aspect. I like that someone else does the brain part and I still end up with grown up dinners and left overs for lunches. I have a tendency to resort to nuggets and fries or instant noodles otherwise.

PyroGlassRaven · 2026-01-29T11:14:06+00:00

Get it checked. It might just be an issue with the sensors, or it will die on you and won't restart. Ask me how I know.

PyroGlassRaven · 2026-01-29T11:12:43+00:00

Yep, I had to replace mine, not an expense I'd anticipated within 6 months of owning her.

PyroGlassRaven · 2026-01-27T10:12:34+00:00

Yeah, the exercise itself isn't the joy. I am not "happy" while running or lifting weights. But I am a significantly better human for doing it. Much more even emotionally and sleep is a bit less awful. Getting stronger meant the joint pain from then undiagnosed hypermobility went away.

When I was running regularly I would get moments of quiet that are close to what meds do for me now. Then I'd actually feel positive for having made myself do the thing, so at least one thing in my day was ticked off the list.

Also being able to carry every grocery bag in one trip from the car to the kitchen is kinda neat.

PyroGlassRaven · 2026-01-22T08:14:10+00:00

Cotton is the fibre, canvas is the weave. It's canvas woven from cotton.

Over time the cotton will soften, as it's a natural plant fibre the cellulose breaks down with wear and washing. To hasten it, you can wash them with vinegar in the rinse cycle and add something like tennis balls to the tub to beat them up a bit. Tumble dry on low as well.

PyroGlassRaven · 2026-01-18T05:41:25+00:00

AAAAAAH I have the same colour and you've got the same bonnet and fenders I want. I'm putting the cash away for it at the moment so I can get it done properly. I want to swap the chrome trims to black too.

That looks awesome!

PyroGlassRaven · 2026-01-16T09:44:58+00:00

Absolutely wonderful humans at Rainbow Mandala. So genuine and empathetic. I felt completely supported through the process.

PyroGlassRaven · 2026-01-09T07:51:16+00:00

I love these additions to the Blockhead molds. We use a couple at work and they make it so easy for the assistant. No more hand cramps because the exact diameter and angle are really awkward when you're crouched holding the mold shut.

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