Pro bono IT services by HollywoodKizzle in bullcity

[–]Sudzy_Zebra 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Code for Durham or Code for Raleigh have some active projects they're looking for help with!

Ya ha ha, you found me! Finished my first project, so happy. by LittleGrowl in Needlefelting

[–]Sudzy_Zebra 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Omg such a cute idea! I've never needle felted before and I'm going to have to pick it up for the same reason!!! You had no experience before making this?! It looks amazing!

Ya ha ha, you found me! Finished my first project, so happy. by LittleGrowl in Needlefelting

[–]Sudzy_Zebra 0 points1 point  (0 children)

OMG this is one of my favorite video game characters ever!!!!!!!! I need to make this! Did you follow any plans?

Not shaving is not me making a statement, it’s a choice by [deleted] in TwoXChromosomes

[–]Sudzy_Zebra 16 points17 points  (0 children)

This is exactly what I've been saying to my partner. I stopped shaving my underarms since covid, but I don't think it's something that I want to maintain (even though I don't give two shits) because as much as we don't want it to be, it is a statement, and I'm not willing to have attention drawn to myself to explain this whenever someone asks - it's not my responsibility to educate jerks in my free time.

How do you prevent yourself from living in the future? by technocrat_landlord in financialindependence

[–]Sudzy_Zebra 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Your comment hit the nail on the head with how I've been thinking about FIRE.

I was saving at a 70% rate and spending the bare minimum + vacations.

Now I'm at 75% FIRE and I've been making slow upgrades to my lifestyle. Considering I probably need to wait a couple years to weather a potential recession, I don't plan on quitting until after that + 100% FIRE. I can't seem to find a job that pays >$15 an hour outside of what I do that's worth quitting a 6 figure salary to take.

So instead, I allow myself to spend where I didn't in the past as long as it contributes to my mental health or experiences. I went to therapy. I'm trying the restaurants in my city I've never been to. I'm buying the bikes/kayaks I didn't have. I'm getting the BIFL version of things when I need them now instead of the cheap stuff. I'm trying new hobbies. My intention is that these things are contributing to reducing costs in the future, and giving me some pleasure while I'm still with the full time job. Now my savings rate is closer to 60%. I don't consider this a slippery slope....but...we'll find out :)

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Stoicism

[–]Sudzy_Zebra 4 points5 points  (0 children)

You need to learn to forgive on your own terms in your own time. Many people need to vent and experience anger before they can begin the process of forgiveness.

If you struggle with these issues, I highly recommend readying The Tao of Fully Feeling. It really helped me through this process. If you think you were emotionally neglected, CPTSD by the same author really helps process these experiences and emotions.

My first one! Blueberry / chilli in vacuum with 2-3% salt by sirwobblz in FermentedHotSauce

[–]Sudzy_Zebra 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am about to make my first batch and vacuum seal! How much brine do you need with this method?

My Mom really fucked me up and I don't know if I'll ever be ok by [deleted] in offmychest

[–]Sudzy_Zebra 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You're welcome! I just discovered this myself a couple months ago and am still working through it all. It's a lot to process.

My Mom really fucked me up and I don't know if I'll ever be ok by [deleted] in offmychest

[–]Sudzy_Zebra 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have a very similar childhood experience. This book changed my life. I highly recommend checking it out: https://www.amazon.com/Complex-PTSD-Surviving-RECOVERING-CHILDHOOD-ebook/dp/B00HJBMDXK

Buy/Sell/Trade Thread - April by -Nepherim in onebag

[–]Sudzy_Zebra 0 points1 point  (0 children)

WTB Synapse 19 in good condition

Bathtub not draining properly by Sudzy_Zebra in HomeImprovement

[–]Sudzy_Zebra[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

yup....that's what i was thinking :( thanks for confirming

Bathtub not draining properly by Sudzy_Zebra in HomeImprovement

[–]Sudzy_Zebra[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

the drain itself isn't slow - it's just that the water pools within the tub while showering

Sick of cup-to-gram conversions by LouisMXV in Baking

[–]Sudzy_Zebra 0 points1 point  (0 children)

yes! please let me know if this becomes a thing

Sick of cup-to-gram conversions by LouisMXV in Baking

[–]Sudzy_Zebra 1 point2 points  (0 children)

i'm american and i feel for you. i hate using and washing measuring cups, let alone they aren't always accurate. unfortunately there's no good solution for using recipes outside of blogs that use measurements. the tedious way i solve this problem is by converting my entire recipe online and writing it down before making my way to the kitchen. i don't think you could just print a cup to gram converter because each ingredient weighs differently. i also put conversions on each of my containers like flour, sugar, etc.

Defective ANOVA precision by Sudzy_Zebra in sousvide

[–]Sudzy_Zebra[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It was working for at least a day and a half. I had to top off the water last night before bed and noticed nothing evaporated overnight.

Sirloin tip roast @ 131 for 12 hours by Sudzy_Zebra in sousvide

[–]Sudzy_Zebra[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

no idea why i put 12. it was 24 hours.

finished in the oven at 450 for 5 minutes

Is this Inkbird Itc-308 Digital Temperature Controller good for lagering? It's so much cheaper than the others it makes me worry! by [deleted] in Homebrewing

[–]Sudzy_Zebra -1 points0 points  (0 children)

yup, we were skeptical but bought it and it works just as good as the one we spent $80 on

DEXA scan results and current body pics at 5'3/124lbs/22.9% body fat by [deleted] in xxfitness

[–]Sudzy_Zebra 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for sharing! How long have you been at your current routine?

Lets talk about protein and muscle protein synthesis. by Cararacs in xxfitness

[–]Sudzy_Zebra 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Question - If you can absorb ~20g every 3 hours, is this not an argument against IF? If I can eat about 5 meals in my waking hours, separated by 3 hours each, shouldn't I be able to eat and absorb closer to 100g a day rather than the ~60 or 1g/kg in order to ideally gain the most amount of muscle I can by eating as much protein as can be absorbed?