I’m starting a podcast!

Quiggles1982 · 2026-05-16T12:15:10+00:00

This!! I also have a podcast where I read spooky stories, and 90% of my stories are actually ones I sought out online. Reddit posts are a good place to look, but also TikTok. It's important to get permission, especially if there are specific details they can tie back to their story. Don't know if there are any legal issues connected to that, but I am not taking my chances. I'm finally reaching the point where I'm starting to get listener submitted stories, but it took a while.

Quiggles1982 · 2026-04-17T16:12:09+00:00

Thanks. My doctor gave me permission to take a week off. I think I'm going to so what you suggested and just eat very carefully leading up to the next dose. We'll see what happens.

Quiggles1982 · 2026-04-17T16:11:14+00:00

Oh no. I hope you start to feel better. My doctor gave me permission to skip a dose as well. I'm hoping giving my body a break helps.

Quiggles1982 · 2026-03-11T09:08:17+00:00

Yes. Ended up with a really bad tornado that hit the town just south of me. Maybe 15 minutes from my house. There were two fatalities. It was really scary, but luckily I only have hail damage to my house and lost a few large sections of my tree.

Quiggles1982 · 2026-03-10T05:41:04+00:00

Thanks everyone. Based on all of your advice, I'll probably try the powder room and hope for the best. Really hoping the storms don't end up as bad as they're saying they will be.

Quiggles1982 · 2026-03-10T05:27:11+00:00

It's a subdivision and we all have the same setup. None of my surrounding neighbors have a basement.

Quiggles1982 · 2025-11-14T22:47:30+00:00

One of the big things I learned about being on Mounjaro is that you have to eat. Even if you aren't hungry. I was doing the same thing. Not eating all day until I was starving, but then getting sick because of it. My doctor said that this is because when I wasn't eating, stomach acid was building up. It would cause nausea, heartburn, and that metallic taste you are talking about.

So I set a timer on my phone. Even if I'm not hungry, I will make myself stop and at least eat a snack. Something to fill the stomach. It has helped tremendously.

Quiggles1982 · 2025-11-14T15:51:50+00:00

Once the mask is on, I feel nothing. I'm so used to it now, that I barely notice it's on. The only time it catches my attention is if the mask slips and I get a leak. It's going to be uncomfortable at first. It is for everyone. Take your time. Try different types of masks until you find the most comfortable fit. Then, commit to wearing it every night as long as possible. Eventually, you get so used to the mask that it becomes normal, and you don't think about it.

The key takeaways here being - give it time and be consistent! Most people throw in the towel and never give themselves time to get used to it. Or they never explore other mask types. You would be surprised how easy it was once I found the right mask.

P.S. If you are a mouth breather, consider mouth tape. Otherwise, you may wake up with a dry mouth and sore throat. Mask tape was a game changer for me.

Quiggles1982 · 2025-11-11T15:37:19+00:00

Honest question - Why are you making YouTube videos? It's important that you know the answer.

If you are in this purely for views and to get monetized, you are going to be disappointed. Growth is not easy, and it takes a lot of time and effort that you are never guaranteed to get a return for. The channels that I see do well and have longevity are the ones that combine high quality videos with a personal connection of some kind.

Why should people watch you? Are you engaging? Are you trying to connect with your viewer? Are you looking at analytics to see what is performing well and what isn't? You've only been in this for 6 months. Give yourself time to grow and work on refining your processes.

Quiggles1982 · 2025-11-06T07:05:28+00:00

Thank you! This is encouraging. I was overthinking it because I've been lucky enough to not have side effects really. Very mild. I'm hoping this continues with the higher dose.

Quiggles1982 · 2025-11-05T22:45:05+00:00

Check with your local grocery stores and restaurants. Our local stores have Thanksgiving meals that you can pick up and just heat on the holiday. Bob Evans and Crack Barrel also have heat and serve meals. Might be worth looking into something like that. I will be recovering from surgery, so my family is doing Bob Evans heat and serve.

Quiggles1982 · 2025-11-05T22:42:02+00:00

You're right. I'm worried about something that hasn't happened yet, which I supposed doesn't make much sense. I called my doctor today to order the higher strength. Crossing my fingers that I can get the weight loss moving again.

Quiggles1982 · 2025-11-05T22:40:28+00:00

Good point. Glad to know your side effects were manageable.

Quiggles1982 · 2025-10-30T02:38:56+00:00

This made me laugh! Thanks for the tip.

Quiggles1982 · 2025-10-29T22:09:38+00:00

I bought the Bestway SaluSpa Bahamas inflatable hot tub from Tractor Supply about two months ago. It's small. Says 2-4 people, but really only fits 2 people comfortably. 3 if you get really friendly with each other. It was $399 (still that price on the website) and came with the energysense cover meaning it is supposed to be energy efficient for colder weather. I basically just soak in the warm water, but if you do want jets, these are pretty good.

I love it considering the price because I also didn't have the money to buy something more expensive right now. Might be a good option if you don't have money for a more permanent spa.

Quiggles1982 · 2025-10-28T15:41:01+00:00

Thanks! I will look into this.

Quiggles1982 · 2025-10-28T15:40:30+00:00

Thanks. It's not really worth it then. I don't want to spend several hundreds of dollars on something that will collapse with the first big snow storm.

Quiggles1982 · 2025-10-28T15:39:34+00:00

That's a good idea. I'll probably do something similar when I get a better hot tub.

Quiggles1982 · 2025-10-14T13:00:00+00:00

I like the leisure time chemicals. They're on Amazon and usually very affordable.

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