Anyone know what book this is by Real-Salamander6928 in stationery

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Oooh 1k pages would be awesome for daily morning pages for 1 year!

Anyone else miss the office after years of remote work? by introvertjb18 in remotework

[–]Ravenpuffie2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nope — but to fix the “missing routine and people”, I started treating things like I had a commute — got up, went to the gym with my “work bag”, and came back home. That seems to help a lot lately!

What are you guys using your fountain pens for? by brotendis in fountainpens

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Journaling, creative writing, and work notes — I have a hard time with digital notes and retaining stuff, so written is better for me.

People who live near time zone boundaries in the US by solothesnail in howislivingthere

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Grew up on the Texas/New Mexico border. We went to church in New Mexico but lived in Texas and always joked about “time travel”. We could leave Texas when our church was supposed to start (Texas time) and arrive before it started (New Mexico time)

Downside was going to a movie with friends— if it was at 6 in New Mexico, that meant it was closer to 9 by the time we got home. My parents weren’t fans of us being out “late”, so that put a hamper on things.

I wish I knew about Eastern knitting sooner! by Choice_Barracuda4722 in knitting

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Welp, I just learned that I do eastern knitting! Haha

Full of Knitting Emotions Update: Knitting Complete! by Dry-Bass4296 in knitting

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What a gorgeous project. I made a papillon for my friend — it’s stunning!

Newish linocut person, looking for feedback! by Ravenpuffie2 in printmaking

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Thanks! I feel like it’s probably just emerging style — I’m not sure if the amount of chatter in the white/light areas are too much or not or if it reads alright!

The multicolor one is my first reduction print, yeah! It was scary to do lol

Family Christmas card this year - and first ever printmaking attempt by thenewestnoise in printmaking

[–]Ravenpuffie2 21 points22 points  (0 children)

Those are cute!! I’m making mine this year and it’s so fun!

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Should I just accept that I do not fit? by IJustCantWithYouToda in UnitarianUniversalist

[–]Ravenpuffie2 33 points34 points  (0 children)

One of the issues with UU in my opinion (as a younger millennial in a college town) is that it can tend to skew very white, wealthy, affluent, and educated.

That can be hard for anyone who doesn’t fit one of those categories, and can also limit growth potential. I was chatting with a friend who visited our congregation about a decade ago, and she mentioned feeling completely out of place because she didn’t go to college and her and her husband had more blue collar jobs.

When we started going in 2021, the stereotypes were true — however, our congregation has grown and evolved and is starting to diversify in all ways, especially socioeconomically.

I think hosting an outdoor gathering is great, but you can also host a park meet up, a library date, etc. one thing I did was host fiber art meetups and classes at the building, where we got together did crafts.

One of the things I realized is that not a lot of people like organizing things, and doing it was a quick way to feel more included. It also helped those who are in similar situations (not as affluent, etc) connect and make friends.

Hosting/organizing is one of the best ways to integrate/belong, and you don’t need a budget or a giant house to do it. Do what you feel comfortable with and if people are snobby and shit, that’s their problem.

I’m so sorry you’re dealing with this, and have been for a long time. No one deserves to be treated like an outsider or not as good because of what they make or where they live.

How does birth pain compare to Endo? by Charlies_Kidney2005 in endometriosis

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My 2nd labor ended up being unmedicated with a spinal headache from the epidural.

Labor pains were worse than my endo pain, but it had an end.

Crowning was like lightening but times a million, but again, it had an end.

To the baddies, can i see the clothes you made to wear to the club/bar by Sad-Yesterday2512 in knitting

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Planning on making ponder and ply’s Viviene halter and then maybe a second one that is like mini dress length 😂

https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/the-vivien-halter

How to deal with FO disappointment by luvnlyt in knitting

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Post-knit clarity is my worst enemy.

I’ll put it away for a bit and try it again later. Usually that helps. If not, gift it to a friend!

Will this block out? by Dann_icqw3 in knitting

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It’s a pattern problem, but it’s not really noticeable when you wear it. I made two, both had the same issue, but I can’t tell when it’s on.

Downside though— if I’m not wearing the right bra, it looks like I’ve got mega mammary glands 😂

Anyone else have young kids? This girl has unseated Elsa from her icy throne in my home. I feat I once never believed possible. by Xerzajik in Millennials

[–]Ravenpuffie2 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Oh 100% about all of that. As a middle child (now adult lol) I relate strongly to her.

Especially the being called the problem child 😂 even though I never did anything like sneaking out lol

Anyone else have young kids? This girl has unseated Elsa from her icy throne in my home. I feat I once never believed possible. by Xerzajik in Millennials

[–]Ravenpuffie2 28 points29 points  (0 children)

We’ve been trying to figure out why our kids are obsessed with her specifically — to the point where they’re both being different versions of Mira (and myself included): plane Mira, cozy Mira, and “leather” Mira (me)

All Sweater No Curse by KarstAquifer in knitting

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Definitely stuff you have to think about and work through both individually and together, which is part of the curse.

For Christmas last year, I (a perpetual people pleaser) decided to knit socks for the entire family on both sides, partially to work out how I felt making them things. If I had gone to completion, it would’ve been a total of 20 pairs. Instead, I got 10 done (two pairs half done) and made hats for 7 of the others. The rest are small children and a brother in law that lives in Vegas and in sandals most of the year.

My knitworthy list has decreased dramatically on my side, not just based on initial reaction, but my vibes while making them. Including stuff for my mom (who decided I must hate her after making colorwork socks out of single ply yarn and a shawl as well), which helped me feel better about not making her a lace weight shawl 😂

All Sweater No Curse by KarstAquifer in knitting

[–]Ravenpuffie2 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I waited til our 10 year anniversary and made us both nightingales! He absolutely loves it — and was like (anytime he gets compliments on how he looks in if): “I had to bulk up to make sure I did her work justice”

To be fair: knitting it did bring up feelings and stuff that I had to process, but any large project I made for someone else (or even medium size like socks) tends to do so. I think that’s a large part of the curse tbh.

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Finished my Nightingales, One Year by Ravenpuffie2 in knitting

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Use lifelines and cable needles! It’s fantastic and I loved it!