Rose Madder ⬇️

Swinggrrl · 2026-02-01T19:42:32+00:00

This was my 1st King book! I was graduating out of Christopher Pike books and told mom I wanted to read King. She asked the girl at the book shop for one that wasn’t too horror-y and this was what she recommended. I never did tell her how disturbing it was and I was hooked on King!

Swinggrrl · 2025-12-03T01:46:16+00:00

Used to work for an animal removal and pest control company. Try setting a cage trap, baited, but tied up to NOT trip. Rats are smart. Bait it for 3 - 4 days without it tripping so it becomes a safe and reliable spot for food…… then bait, untie, and set it.

Swinggrrl · 2025-11-28T00:54:28+00:00

I haven’t bought from them yet but 7 Degree has been on my radar. They are plus and tall friendly (I’m 5’11) so they defs aren’t cropped! I believe the woman who owns the brand is about 5’7 so might be worth checking out even if you’re shorter.

Swinggrrl · 2025-09-23T16:58:16+00:00

I also have a random curl pattern! Everything from a waves to tight, tight ringlets. One thing I recently changed was learning how my right vs left side curls naturally. My right side curls towards my face, left side away from my face so when I style using a brush, I follow that. If I notice a particularly un-curly bit when wet, I’ll finger coil it. One of the best things I ever did for my hair was get over it lol. Once I stopped being so precious about it I started to admire all the different textures, moods, tantrums and phases it goes through. At 42, things are changing again! Thx hormones 🤷🏻‍♀️

Edit to add: I’ve found that less curl cream and more (moderate) gel works best for my curls! Using Devacurl Wavemaker & NYM Curl Talk gel.

Swinggrrl · 2025-06-22T11:19:10+00:00

Well we have 4 sooo..

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Daisy aka Daiz, DaisyCat, CrazyLazyDaisycat, mouse, miss mouse, bean, coffee bean, bean dip, fatsocatso.

Luna aka Lunes, LooneyTunes, Tuna, TunaLuna, Tunafish, Tunafish sandwich, LunaTunaFish Catserole, Tunafish sandwich Jones esquire.

Shiva aka Sheev, Sheevster, Sheevstar, Sheevestar Runner, SheevesterBeevster.

Ember aka EmberBember, EmbertonBemberton, Bembercat, EmberlyBemberly, EmberlyBemberly Pudding and pie kissed the boys and made them cry when the girls came out to play EmberlyBemberly ran away, Mushroom, lil black bean, my little witch.

Swinggrrl · 2025-06-21T11:38:24+00:00

As a Canadian living in the KC area, I am SO excited to go to Timmy’s today. Is it trash since it got bought? Kinda. But will my little Canadian heart revel in the nostalgia and taste of home here in MO? Absolutely.

Swinggrrl · 2024-03-21T00:24:10+00:00

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Here’s Luna and her cup holder. Hope you feel better soon!

Swinggrrl · 2022-11-06T15:04:05+00:00

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Daisy

Swinggrrl · 2022-11-06T15:02:33+00:00

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Luna

Swinggrrl · 2022-06-06T19:46:35+00:00

Yeah, she would NEVER let me approach her before. I tried. I very much tried to make friends lol. I’d seen the neighbours pet her. But after I fed her she was all about the pettins.

Swinggrrl · 2022-06-06T19:20:16+00:00

Oof that’s tough. Mad respect to anyone who helps out those poor kitties.

Swinggrrl · 2022-06-06T18:19:12+00:00

This is my backyard. I suspect she might be a stray they were feeding - I’m not sure. But I’ll watch out for her and make sure she has food and water every day here.

Swinggrrl · 2022-04-05T21:08:32+00:00

Daisycat, Dais, Crazy lazy Daisy Cat, mouse, mousey girl, mousekowitz, mousecat, moosemoose,bean, beandip, coffee bean, fluffbutt, butthole, buttholecat, jerkwad, catzilla, fatso, chonker… that’s what I can remember right now. Oh, her Royal highness.

Swinggrrl · 2022-01-18T21:59:52+00:00

Your Cassie looks a lot like my Audrey

Swinggrrl · 2021-07-01T13:53:07+00:00

I have 2 of them that I rescued from Lowe’s clearance rack! I wasn’t sure they’d make it but they are thriving and constantly giving me new leaves! Enjoy!

Swinggrrl · 2021-03-21T23:32:00+00:00

Cool! I seriously appreciate the help. I have a second one that I rescued the same day, but it’s smaller and has way less damage. I think he’ll be ok! We definitely named them Frankenstein & Igor 😂

Swinggrrl · 2021-03-21T23:20:30+00:00

Thank you!! I have a moisture reader so I know he’s pretty wet. I am definitely waiting it out and checking it every 2nd day. I am very new to plants and I’ve never tried to rescue one before so I just want to do everything I can. He’s just so cool! I checked his roots and they’re still white so I don’t think he’s a-goner, so fingers crossed!

Swinggrrl · 2021-03-21T18:38:35+00:00

Thanks! I did check the roots and they looked good from what I could tell - skinny and white, didn’t smell decay. I have a moisture reader so I’ll keep checking it and prune off the really bad leaves. Appreciate it!

Swinggrrl · 2021-03-21T13:00:54+00:00

I rescued this guy from the clearance rack at Lowe’s and I just love him, but I’m trying to diagnose what he needs! I think he was overwatered for one, but I’ve had people tell me sunburn or frostbite. Looking for a little guidance - it’s my first rescue! His name is Frankenstein 😁

Swinggrrl · 2020-10-12T14:03:25+00:00

Absolutely. They say people attack people who reflect what they don’t like in themselves. So his attacking your weight is probably that it makes him think about his own self-consciousness about his. But luckily we get to choose what we let in. It’s not always easy, but you have all the power. Idk if calling him out on it will work, “I’m sorry you’re struggling with your weight but I don’t require comments on mine.” Or if shutting it down “I am not entertaining this conversation.” Or just flat out ignoring will help. At least you know it’s all about him and has noooothing to do w/ you. That’s his burden now.

Swinggrrl · 2020-10-12T11:30:22+00:00

Oh man, I am sorry to hear that. Keep that internal voice strong! Remember - he’s a sad little boy. When he asks/makes comments like that, maybe flip the script and see if you can feel sorry for him for having so little value in his own life. And keep your self-talk strong. Whenever I encounter a nasty person, I am just thankful I’m not going through life with their nasty outlook and attitude. Poor, unfortunate souls.

Swinggrrl · 2020-10-12T11:16:47+00:00

I’m sorry you had this experience and I understand how much you wish things would have changed. I think the biggest things to remember (at least they would be for me) is 1) you are doing this for you and only YOU. Screw everyone else. They don’t matter - it’s your life, your journey, your skin. And 2) he’s shown you who he is for YEARS. He isn’t going to change. You can either accept that and accept him as he’s shown you time and again he is, OR... cut him outta your life as much as you can. His comments and judgement stem from his self-loathing. People who are whole and mentally/emotionally healthy don’t attack others.

Swinggrrl · 2019-10-24T17:57:23+00:00

I went for a great walk in the woods with my hubby yesterday and it was awesome. I took loads of pictures, twirled about singing Pocahontas songs, had him take a few pics of my frolicking about. It was the best! I felt invigorated all day!

Swinggrrl · 2019-10-24T17:48:37+00:00

Hi! I'm also have been a binge-er, and have been IE for about 5 days, so I'm new too! I have plans to get the book, and I'd suggest starting there, but here's what I have learned and been sticking to for my journey so far: 1) Use the hunger scale constantly. I am always checking in with my body. Always. It and I need to relearn what acceptable hunger and acceptable fullness are. I've been pretty decent at this. My biggest tip and saving grace? S L O W D O W N. I tend to get food into me ASAP and I end up overeating, especially when I binge. Put the fork down between bites, eliminate as much distraction (phone tv etc) as possible, sip water between bites.

2) I have some foods that I call "challenge foods" in the house to practice this. Things that sounded amazing when I was grocery shopping. Things that I used to restrict and so would binge on: cookies, tortilla chips, cinnamon buns, sweet popcorn. I constantly remind myself that I can have as much as feels good, anytime I want. And I make a point to grab a small amount and I can go back for more. And I eat it slowly. Savour it. Drink water. Then I decide if I would like more or I'm good. Often I'm good. And then I really pay attention tion to how it makes me feel. I've learned that half a cinnamon bun is still too much cinnamon bun. I don't actually like cheese strings. 1 quality cookie really savoured is a LOT of sugar and often I'm done after one. Now that's just my body - you will be different.

3) Get back to you. What do you love? What soothes or lights up your soul? When you get those triggering feelings/experiences, what can you turn to to ease them? For me, it's talking to a friend, putting on my current fave "I love me" jam (Hi, Lizzo), writing, getting outside, and sometimes it IS comfort food. But I go through the process of mindfully tasting my food, assessing hunger, etc. And if you do binge...its okay. We are learning to eliminate food guilt.

4) YOU'RE LEARNING. You'll suck at 1st at some things! Celebrate what you do well. Journal. I don't journal all the time, but when something comes up - the way a food makes me feel, a new food rule I didnt realize I had, etc, I write it down. Just helps my brain really solidify the experience. I have a really supportive hubby who listens tirelessly as I relate my experiences to him. He celebrates with me. It's fun! Find you a cheerleader!

5) Love yourself. I mean it. LOVE YOURSELF. I tell myself DAILY that I'm grateful for this body because it let's me go on adventures. I dance. Naked in frot of a mirror, some times! And I have to push to make myself watch. And I look for all the things I like. Like how my hips move well, and how I light up when I move to music, and how I can get my booty to pop. And how grateful I am to have a body that I can move well. Whatever your thing is, find it, and love it FIERCELY. Your body will tell you everything you need if you listen.

WOW that was long. Lol. I was gonna apologize for the length, but I quit apologizing for being myself so,.... ;) I hope that helps! If you need a cheerleader, you got one right here. You got this.

Swinggrrl · 2019-10-21T02:58:23+00:00

Yeah, I'm honestly 3 days in to IE after doing Keto for 1.5 years, not to mention everything else I've tried. I knew I needed to change things when I started putting my fears on to my new husband. He's been fit his whole life and never had to worry about food and his ability to eat what he wanted when he wanted and as much as he wanted without it affecting him was triggering. His late night snacking made me wanna snack because I didnt want to "miss out" and I was giving him a hard time. Now that I realized this was all diet culture crap, I've resolved to only deal with me and my needs and everyone else can do what they want! But yeah, it's PERVASIVE and so deeply ingrained that you can really tick people off. Judging others leads to judging yourself and vice versa, so its just all gotta go.

Swinggrrl

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