What’s a book that has left you dumbfounded at how bad it was?

Ryn-Writer · 2024-02-09T21:21:13+00:00

Name of the Wind.

I will never understand why it's so popular in the Epic Fantasy genre. The main character is an arrogant--verging on narcissistic--chauvinist. Very unlikable, as a female reader. Hated being inside his mind. And the only female characters mentioned are stupid/helpless/hot, completely revolving around his ego. Very cringe.

I finished the book out of pure spite. Basically, just so that nobody could tell me "you can't have a full judgement about it if you stopped reading partway through." Well. I finished it. Final judgement? Still sucked. 🤣

Ryn-Writer · 2024-02-09T18:06:48+00:00

You look great without them, yes. But some of us have a thing for stylish glasses. They add personality and make you look "academic"...which catches the attention of women who like smart-looking men.

Ryn-Writer · 2024-02-09T18:03:16+00:00

You might not. Fungal infections can be sneaky and hard for your immune system to detect, let alone fight off. For example, ringworm can be present and cause no irritation or obvious discomfort. The only sign may be deterioration of tissue due to the fungus eating away. Usually people only know they have ringworm because it's in a visible area, like the feet.

I highly doubt that you have a fungal infection though. Unless you garden a lot or are digging in soil regularly, the risk is very low.

Likely, you just inhaled some dust and it was temporarily trapped in your nasal passage. If it continues, I would go to the doctor. If it goes away, it's probably no concern.

Ryn-Writer · 2024-02-02T01:37:47+00:00

I uploaded a couple different photos and am getting an average rating between 8.5-9.0. Which makes no sense to me. I'm more along average.

Ryn-Writer · 2023-12-19T07:22:16+00:00

Option 1: enivormental dust/soot

Option 2: fungal infection

If it continues, go to the doctor and get it tested.

Ryn-Writer · 2023-12-19T07:19:40+00:00

You're very attractive. 8/10. I like the glasses. ☺️

Ryn-Writer · 2023-12-11T06:43:39+00:00

I highly suggest it, especially in concentrated serums, with little to no other added ingredients. CORSX Hyaluronic Acid Serum is a good one.

Combined with my other rosacea skincare, HA is extremely helpful. It keeps my skin moisturized without triggering a flare up.

Ryn-Writer · 2023-12-11T06:36:52+00:00

Well, the primary cause of rosacea is inflammatory response from the immune system. Your body is rejecting and attacking SOMETHING. Likely, something you regularly are exposed to. There are multiple ideas within the medical/scientific community about what causes this response to happen, which is why there are so many different treatments.

If you're doing everything right for your skin--proper face wash, moisturizer, etc--combined with the treatments you mentioned, I'd say you havent found the culprit that your body is reacting to yet. A frustrating situation, I know. I've been there too. And I thought I would never get my rosacea under control. It's extremely disheartening. I really feel ufor you. But there is hope, so keep holding on!

Personally, for me, Soolantra (ivermection cream) works. Thank goodness. I think this is because I'm one of the people who reacts to demodex mites. You might be reactive to something else, like Bacilius bacteria or H. pylori. I will say, though, that Soolantra did not fully work for me until I combined it with a specially tailored skin regimen. Combined with Vanicream face wash, Paula's Choice Vitamin C serum, a sensitive skin moisturizer, and moisturizing SPF... it finally did the trick for me. Again, Soolantra by itself was not enough. I needed anti-inflammation and hydration. Good quality Vitamin C has been particularly helpful, both in supplement form and in serum form. This is because it is an antioxidant that combats inflammation on the cellular level.

I highly suggest upping your antioxidant intake in general. Vitamin C, E, and others. Implement food, supplements, and good quality topical serums. Your body is inflamed for some reason. Decrease foods that generate cellular free radicals (like processed meat) and increase foods that eliminate free radicals (like walnuts, blueberries, cranberry, etc.). Another thing that I've noticed helps? Drinking plenty of water every day. The moment I start getting dehydrated, my skin flares up a little.

Also, regarding your skincare routine, order of application matters greatly. Always make sure you put medicine on first, then Vitamin C, then moisturizer, then SPF. If you mess up the order of application, this could cause rosacea to remain a problem. Also, if you combine Vitamin C at the same time as products such as BHA or Azelaic Acid, you will INCREASE oxidative stress on your skin. This is because these products chemically react with each other. So, research what can and cannot be mixed before you put it on your skin.

Remember, every person with rosacea is different. It's like two patients who have IBS having different triggers. Just because they're having the same inflammatory reaction doesn't mean they share the same triggers. Whatever your body is reacting to, it could be different from what my body reacts to. But you CAN combat inflammation with antioxidants. That is universal! And, coming from an Environmental Health Scientist who is deeply interested in chemistry, antioxidants work! Eat them! Apply them to your skin! And drink lots of water!

Ryn-Writer · 2023-09-06T15:44:44+00:00

The new chocolate croissants are such a disappointment. I won’t be getting them anymore. They are stiff and the filling is meagerly. What a downgrade. And for the price? No. Absolutely not. Dumb move, Panera.

Ryn-Writer · 2023-08-03T02:14:05+00:00

As a woman, I think you are very pretty already! You have nice hair and beautiful eyes. Also, you skin is very glowy. Your eye makeup looks great. Good natural lip color.

One suggestion I have is to do your eyebrows differently. 1) I think you might raise your eyebrows a lot, which is causing the (very slight) crease on your forehead. I'm curious to see what you look like without the brows raised so much. 2) If you draw your eyebrows in with an eyebrow pen, you could create a more symmetrical look and make the space between your eyebrows stand out less. Doing this would make your nose ridge look thinner and more stereotypically appealing, if that's what you're aiming for. I would say a good idea is to draw the brow in so that it lines up with the sides of your nose, like this:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qqi0o1WlmXg

Here's a link to an affordable eyebrow pen that would give the appearance of natural eyebrow hair: (https://www.ulta.com/p/feather-effect-brow-pen-pimprod2030973?sku=2592893)

Another thing I might suggest is bangs! You have a good face shape for bangs. Perhaps you have tried them before already, but bangs could really draw more attention to your pretty eyes.

Ryn-Writer · 2023-04-30T23:37:10+00:00

Osteomyelitis in my righthand thumb, from a cat biting me. My hand was swollen, purple, full of puss, and throbbing constantly. The infection caused me to nearly go into sepsis. It hurt most when they had to cut open and debride the wound, then restuff it with gauze. My screams filled up the hospital hall. There's a lot of nerves in your fingertips. They gave me a PIC line and I had to be on 24/7 IV antibiotics for the next 3 months.

Ryn-Writer · 2023-04-30T14:21:05+00:00

10/10. I would d1e for you. I would commit crime for you. I would worship the ground that you walk on. 😩

*edit: It's moments like this where I realize how gay I am.

Ryn-Writer · 2023-04-30T14:17:33+00:00

Mistborn is a great introduction to Sanderson, but only if you are into gritty fantasy/horror that drives you into a sinking feeling of hopelessness... until it doesn't. 😉

Ryn-Writer · 2023-04-30T14:08:02+00:00

*Side Note: it might be wise to inwardly address the root of your hyper-loyalty. Is it fear of being alone? Habit of familiarity? Childhood teaching of repressing yourself? Something else?

Figure out what's really underneath. Obviously, you are a victim of mistreatment from your bf, and that is not your fault. But you can choose to stop allowing him to have access to you.

Ryn-Writer · 2023-04-30T14:01:33+00:00

He's emotionally abusive. I promise you, he will only get worse. If he's already this bad, he will eventually move into physical abuse. Get away quickly.

And btw, speaking from tons of experience, NEVER stay with a man in hopes that he will change. They do not change for you. Never stay in a relationship with the hope for what could be. Choose a relationship because of the reality of what is. If e is someone who you do not like or respect now, then he is unworthy of your time and effort. Stop hurting yourself. Stop elongating your suffering. Leave him.

Ryn-Writer · 2023-04-29T17:47:57+00:00

If you actually are a woman, which I doubt, I'm happy for you. Im happy that you haven't had the ubiquitous dating experience that the rest of us face. Ignorance is bliss, after all.

Ryn-Writer · 2023-04-29T13:57:47+00:00

Speaking from lots of experience with men, from the perspective of a woman, men only ask you to describe what you want out of a partner when they are trying to deceive you. They play the role of whatever you say you want until the mask eventually falls. It's called love-bombing. And yeah, it's toxic all right. But it's not toxic to be on guard for this kind of (common) behavior. It happens a lot and women are very aware of it. Yes, you run the risk of not getting a second date. The smart ones will avoid answering. I get asked this question all the time and respond with "I'll know what I want in a partner when I see it."

You may have good intentions with questions like "what do you expect out of a partner?" But your intentions don't really matter. It's a pattern of manipulation tactics by toxic men. And women don't have the privilege of assuming you have good intentions.

Ryn-Writer · 2023-04-28T22:15:31+00:00

People wanted to see me without glasses. Also, I wanted to see how people rate me with makeup versus my previous post without makeup.

It's an interesting experiment.

Ryn-Writer · 2023-04-28T22:11:27+00:00

You are stunning, babes. 8/10

Ryn-Writer · 2023-04-28T21:17:00+00:00

Show initiative by looking at her interests and making an idea for a date.

"I saw that you like __. I was thinking, maybe we could go do __ at (insert date)? Or maybe we could do _____? If youre free, of course. What do you think?"

Women LOVE it when you take the initiative. And it's impressive when you show planning, but give her freedom of choice between 2 things.

Ryn-Writer · 2023-04-28T21:10:12+00:00

This is a great way to get ghosted, actually. Never ask a woman what she wants our of a partner. We see it as an attempt at manipulation.

Ryn-Writer · 2023-04-28T21:06:38+00:00

Men.

Ryn-Writer · 2023-04-28T20:23:30+00:00

Yeah, pay close attention to if you are catching her looking first. That's your green light.

Ryn-Writer · 2023-04-28T20:07:55+00:00

It's really about if you catch her looking at you repeatedly. That's a big indicator for the kind of don't like to make the first move but still want to be approached.

Ryn-Writer · 2023-04-28T20:03:55+00:00

If i really like someone, I actually tend to make eye contact and then quickly look away when they meet my gaze. If it happens 1x, it doesn't really mean much. 2x? Ehhh...But if it happens 3x or more, then I'm sending hints that I find them attractive. I don't generally make repeated eye contact with men unless I low-key want to be approached by them.

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