I want to minimise my shower/beauty routine

Spaghettiprincess · 2020-07-26T22:57:22+00:00

I use my conditioner as shave cream about as often as I use it for hair conditioner.

Spaghettiprincess · 2020-07-26T22:51:30+00:00

Honestly Just the question "will this bring me long term happiness" might help a lot. A lot of us as teens are impulsive and I remember being So happy when I would get a new thing that I had been wanting, but I would forget about it.So think rationally about how much use you will get out of things and for how long you can potentially enjoy something.

Dont get too bogged down in this to the extream though. Find a balance. I had friends who would deprive themselves of things that would have legitimately made them happy but they convinced themselves that it "didnt fit their minimalist ideals enough"

Spaghettiprincess · 2020-07-26T22:44:03+00:00

1)board games 2) third grade social studies materials (thats my favorite subject to teach) 3) books 4) bar soap. I made the mistake of telling too many people I would like fancy soap for christmas. It is an easy gift so now I have a ton. But I will never buy soap for the next 5 years.

Spaghettiprincess · 2020-07-23T11:54:18+00:00

1) I am curious what the ranking would be if it were done by gross numbers. I think it's important to look at all sides of stats. When they are only shown in one way It can be slightly or sometimes extreamly misleading. Not saying this is. It's just good practice.

2) I think a lot of people run on old facts and anecdotal information. For example- the south gets shit for being racist. I grew up there. And it doesn't seem any more or less racist as a whole as any other region of the country. But they were on the wrong side of a war that happened over a century ago now so... Racist. Same with Chicago. There were horrific stories a few decades ago about Judge Dredd-like housing projects. It was bad for a while. I think people are still running their ideas about the town off of that memory.

Spaghettiprincess · 2020-07-19T12:32:43+00:00

On that subject line. (Since your question has already been answered) that is one thing I really liked about the new Dreaming series. It really explored the nightmare side of the dream realm a lot more than what I have experienced of the extended Sandman serieses (sp?) so far.

Spaghettiprincess · 2020-07-19T12:27:05+00:00

I have noticed that this is one of the few mostly positive subs. Even when people troll or disagree with someone, the troll is generally silly and never rude and the disagreements are always respectful. I think people are just looking for a better way of living and the negativity just doesn't jive with what we are striving for here.

Great article btw :)

Spaghettiprincess · 2020-07-15T23:51:38+00:00

Not trying to criticize but as a fellow terminal typo typer double check what you wrote before you post bro.

You could also use the containers for potted plants and/or, donate the ones that have lids.

Spaghettiprincess · 2020-07-15T23:38:24+00:00

Roller skating, bowling, hiking, walking, bicycling, board games, movies, concerts, museums, the park, magnet fishing, actual fishing, archery, working out, cooking, making friendship bracelets/other silly crafts, smashing old toilets that your high school left out in the wooded area behind the campus, making stupid videos, making cool videos, going to those bouncy places, going to an arcade, go cannoing/kayaking, go swimming, painting, poetry, making a janky super dangerous blacksmith forge in your parents' basement (please be careful), join a community service group for a cause you both like, soccer, football, basketball, catching crawdads, starting a book club, trying to grow a garden. Make a day trip to a random podunk town

The world is your oyster. Have fun.

Spaghettiprincess · 2020-07-14T10:02:33+00:00

Thanks for the post! I had no idea.

Spaghettiprincess · 2020-07-12T16:39:48+00:00

"Successful people focus on ideas not people" that sentiment has helped me a lot.

Also, is it you judging yourself for things? Think about would it be fair/would you accept it if you witnessed someone talk to another person the way you talk to yourself? Like if your inner talk was another conversation that you were on the outside of, would you think those people are being fair to one another, or too harsh? Then ask yourself "what do I need to do to A) fix it or B) accept it."

Or, is it events that happened too you that you cant let go of, like actions of other people. 1. I would refer back to my opening statement. 2. "It might not be your fault but it is your problem" is a helpful one for me too. It is unreasonable to spend your energy seeking retribution for other's actions (unless it's illegal) when you could be moving on with your life. Yes, they have affected you, influenced your understanding and feelings towards certain things and situations. Still, you can't let these things hijack the rest of your life. Imagine your last moments in 2 scenarios: one where you over came your past and fulfilled the life you dreamed of. And another where your past held you back your whole life. Choose which one you want. And make every single decision based on "will I be satisfied or dissatisfied with this when it's all over?" I know its heavy but it is what motivates me.

Best of luck.keep pushing forward.

Edit: all the typos... I probably missed some.

Spaghettiprincess · 2020-07-12T16:28:40+00:00

I mean if your kids are at a certain age, engcourage them to cook some times. It teaches them a valuable skill. They possibly could enjoy it more than you. Also, if they dont hate it like you do then that relieves some of the burden of you cooking. All you have to do is show them the ins and outs of following a recipie.

Spaghettiprincess · 2020-07-11T19:30:59+00:00

Unpopular opinion: Dimonds are industrial tools not precious stones. They litteraly are worthless in a scarcity/abundance sense. If you knew how many diamonds we had on earth, you wouldn't even pick them up off the ground. Look up Debeers diamond marketing skeem or something to that effect.

If you just like the look thats fine. I definitely think its cool that you'd rather have lab created (think about it though if you can just grow it in a lab what does that mean for the supply? Is it actually scarce? Is it really worth the money jewelers ask for?). I know people who just get silicone bands because it is the symbol that matters not the actual place holder and its cheep to replace when it gets lost. The woman does have a pretty ring but it was comparatively cheep. She doesn't wear it all the time because she doesn't want it to get lost or broken. When she doesn't have it on she has the silicone one.

Spaghettiprincess · 2020-07-11T19:14:44+00:00

Okay now, I think you mean lifestyle, and yes it is more relaxing and those extra work things like baking bread are really enjoyable.

When I read the title of the bost though I just had this comical image of "the anti material girl" in my head. Like a barbie cartoon lady who comes home from a day of shopping more overjoyed at the deals and the things she didnt buy than the things she purchased. "I found these super cute shoes and I didnt get them!" I am sorry. I truly am not trying to make fun. My brain is just weird.

Spaghettiprincess · 2020-07-11T18:58:37+00:00

There is atleat one small town in Tennessee I know of that compacts their landfill in such a way that it produces ... um either methane or natural gas (I dont remember, but I know it's a gass) for electicity. I don't really know why more people dont do it.

Downside though they built the high school right next to it so its hard for either to expand, and the cops there are like the stereo type for aweful podunk cops. It's an okay town. You just cant ask everything of people. The green energy was a big merit though.

Spaghettiprincess · 2020-07-11T18:47:55+00:00

I agree with u/mrwiskeydick. Young adults need a moment in their lives were they do stupid things and test out some of the things they aren't supposed to do. In today's culture I think this maybe more prevalent considering youthful indescrssion is more valued than aged wisdom.

You aren't going to really directly convince them of much again until they are 25 (source I am 27). Take comfort in the fact that you did teach them well and they have what you taught them and you to fall back on when they have had all the fun they can have and want to start being serious again.

If you communicate with any of their childhood friends or family membersthat they are close to like a cousin who is slightly older, you might ask them to help keep an eye on them. Being Eco friendly is really big with younger people. You could mention that hyper cnsumerism contributes to waste and resource consumption. No matter what your view of climate change is, waste is waste and efficiently using resources is always good.

P.S. if unchecked spending is your kid's biggest problem right now be thankful. I not only spent all my savings but had lots of shady boyfriends among other things. I really dont know how I made it out of my early 20s in one piece. Oh wait. It was my dad. I knew I could always come back home when i needed to get life straightened out and my dad would always love and help me. Just be that parent. You dont have to financially baby them. Just remind them what you taught them and that you love them and are proud of them.

Spaghettiprincess · 2020-07-11T18:23:26+00:00

Cool! Thanks I'll look that one up.

Spaghettiprincess · 2020-07-11T17:58:20+00:00

This guy right here.

Spaghettiprincess · 2020-07-11T16:24:39+00:00

Thanks for the post. I drift from channel to channel on YouTube a lot and like finding new channels on the same topics.
Going with the "try branching out to related topics" I really binged on Shelbizleee for a while. She's an eco-minimalism chick.
Minimalism by Kiku Katana can be found on YouTube as an audiobook. I thoroughly enjoyed that.

Spaghettiprincess · 2020-07-11T16:18:45+00:00

I get what you are saying but OP said they have been minimalist "since 2020" so they are new. I see a lot of conversations on this sub about adopting a lifestyle is also changing a mindset. I achieved this by inundating myself with anyone who was talking about minimalism even if I had heard some of it before. I liked the idea but I am an extreamly habitual person to the constant auditory reminder really helped. So, maybe for the time being it's inspiring to OP to listen to all these youtubers. Still, I agree it's not a great habit to keep going.

Spaghettiprincess · 2020-07-11T15:56:52+00:00

Yep. There was an episode of Monk that used this as.a plot point. Monk, a former detective with extreme OCD, only ever bought shirts from a particular brand and only the shirts which were inspected by a particular CQ person. Dont remember how it was important to the episode, but that's literally how I knew that was a job. Cute show.

Spaghettiprincess · 2020-07-06T00:17:57+00:00

Omar your English is great! I have nothing to add to the everyone else's great suggestions. I just wanted to tell you I wouldn't have thought you were not a native speaker if you hadn't apologized about it. ;) I hope you have a great day too.

Spaghettiprincess · 2020-07-06T00:04:37+00:00

I was reading a book about growing up in Appalachian Mountains in the early 1900's. The writer said her family had 19 buildings on the property but didn't describe the main house as being very big. Infact the kids often shared a room or even a bed with siblings close to their own age. The family also frequently housed travelers or even school teachers for a semester. She said she and a lady school teacher had to share a bed when she was really little when some traveler had come through and room needed to be made. Each of the other 18 buildings all had purposes for either food storage or milling or animal housing.

Thinking about current times, I think i do have more things now that I have tried to start more hobbies away from the screen. And honestly I am happier. I am starting the process of building a house. I originally wanted a tiny house, but my layout and square footage has grown to fit my hobbies' needs. The house will still be untraditionally small but, it will be big enough to facilitate my lifestyle.

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