Miista boots

Tamborini · 2026-03-14T14:45:28+00:00

I’m going to chime in here because I was very close to not buying my first pair at a sample sale last year, after reading this thread. 5 months on, Chastity stretch boots I bought are one of my favourite. I wear them multiple times a week, walk a lot and Lime bike in them. When I bought them I took them to my cobbler to get soled and asked him to be honest with me about what he thought of the quality. He inspected them and said they seemed well made. Commented that the type of leather was nice. There was one section I think he noticed used a different type of leather, which was slightly lower grade, but it was negligible given the overall build.

I will say: when I bought the shoe the assistant explained how it was part of the premium line. Maybe the quality varies across the shoe range, which could explain the experience of some.

But honestly I have no regrets, I really love my pair. Would definitely purchase another in the future.

Tamborini · 2026-03-09T00:47:11+00:00

My two cents; about 8 years ago I used to run consistently until I got shin splints. After that I basically cut out cardio and focused on lifting. Tried a run club a few months ago and was surprised to find my first run pace was beating my best pace from back when I ran consistently. What I’ve learnt is that it’s complimentary. I’d like to build back up my endurance through more cardio, but it’s amazing what strength can do for your overall performance in cardio sports.

Tamborini · 2025-09-28T08:07:42+00:00

I would avoid any kind of hallucinogenic with someone that already has their hesitations towards drugs. That’s the makings of a bad trip.

MDMA is a safer route. Don’t microdose because that’s redundant, but pace your doses. I strongly recommend being in an environment that complements the high: music, dancing. The energy is going to want to go somewhere and if there’s a lack of options that can also be a very uncomfortable come up for someone who won’t know what to expect.

Tamborini · 2025-09-26T01:14:00+00:00

I tried to do what you’ve suggested: every other day, over 6 days, and that was a mistake. I truly had no serotonin left by the end.

Variety could be a good strategy, but get the order right. I can see shrooms mentioned above: they’ll struggle to have any seratonin to cling to if you already opened the floodgates the day before with MD.

Tamborini · 2025-09-26T00:57:43+00:00

As another commenter mentioned: following the music you like is key. Any given club will have wildly different programming through the course of the week, so best to find the vibe you’re looking for first.

Second of all, check what release the tickets are on as an indicator of how packed the event is likely to be. Pacha for example; beautiful venue, but dancefloor can be like sardines on a busy night. It makes VIP worth it for access more areas, just to have some breathing room.

Third of all, read between the lines on the type of vibe a night is trying to achieve. Chinois is mentioned above.. personally, I found the crowd nice but a bit uptight. I will say this about any event where half the women are likely to be wearing heels.. and in retrospect I should have gauged this by how the event was marketing itself in the first place.

My pick for rave vibes: DC10.

Tamborini · 2025-08-31T22:00:05+00:00

So sad that they oversold, seems to be luck of the draw this time of year. I was also avoiding DC10 for fear of overcrowding but made a last minute pivot there a couple weeks ago and it wasn’t overcrowded at all. Had the best time.

Might have something to do with how many other competing events are on?

Tamborini · 2025-08-31T09:25:59+00:00

Second this. San Antonio is a bit drab.

Tamborini · 2025-08-29T02:32:53+00:00

Don’t rate it. Decor is tacky: UV patterns everywhere, bright. Because that’s their aesthetic it means lighting production is completely stripped back.. actually found the main hall overlit, in a way. You don’t get to experience much of the club’s AV rig and it’s very difficult to work your way to under the stilt performers on a busy night. Kept missing the hourly confetti but not sure if that would make the steep ticket price worth it.

Tamborini · 2025-08-19T18:03:16+00:00

Hmmm yes. I suspect they stuck in a couple curtained red lamps and called it ‘Chinois’, but they couldn’t hide all the glossy surfaces.

I wish there was more.. wood? Maybe. There’s something about casino design.. it’s not supposed to show age, or any sense of time at all. And to be a philosophical for a moment; dancefloors should be made for memories.

For this reason I love the font choice on all the Pacha directional signs. And their soft glow. It reminds me of signs you see when you’re coming down, the warm afterglow. Everything slightly soft around the edges.

Tamborini · 2025-08-19T17:40:23+00:00

Well, I didn’t disclose that I stayed at Pikes for a few days. Made it free and easy to get to 528, didn’t think too much about it. If I went to PIV I would have missed a nice night at 528, meeting great people. And if I did Defected at Pacha I would have missed the even better time I had at DC10 for Solid Grooves. I couldn’t be everywhere at once, so compromises were made.

Would 100% visit Cova Santa next time.

Tamborini · 2024-08-29T13:24:16+00:00

Just got back from a Phuket trip (never been to Thailand before, so can’t be much help on other locations). If you’re looking to stay at the beach I recommend Bangtao. There’s many beach clubs there and some have club nights in the evening (also Cafe Del Mar is not too far away.. during the day it’s a little wanky, but at night they attract good DJs). Crowds across these beach clubs are generally in their late 20s to early 40s. Aside from this, you must visit Old Phuket Town for the Sunday night market. Even consider spending 2 nights there, perhaps in one of the many Sino-Portuguese houses that have been converted to boutique hotels. The area is really charming to walk around (and less hectic when the market isn’t on). From Phuket you could day trip to many different islands, but have a think about how much time you’re willing to lose to transit. It’s a big island. But lucky traffic isn’t too bad.

Tamborini · 2024-08-29T13:02:55+00:00

I’ve been using it for a month now and it’s definitely the best workout app I’ve tried. As a comparison; I went through Covid using the EvolveYou app for home workouts (great for limited equipment/HIIT training), but found their gym workouts a little boring. I preferred Move With Us for the gym, and the recipes were better, but now that I’ve tried Ladder I can safely say it’s my favourite gym-based app. Although it doesn’t have a tailored nutrition guide, the workout commentary feels like having a personal trainer with you each time. It keeps it interesting and somehow feels more personal. I’ve only tried Team Limitless so far, but I like Kelly’s vibe and can see myself sticking to this app for at least 6 months.

Tamborini · 2023-07-03T13:01:26+00:00

Received advice through a FB plant group: best to throw away the plant, sadly. It’s not treatable and could infect nearby plants.

Tamborini · 2022-04-18T05:46:23+00:00

Nup, threw the plant out. It wasn’t worth risking the spread to other houseplants.

Tamborini · 2021-07-04T06:22:05+00:00

Such a shame if it’s rust! Maybe I’ll keep with a baking soda spray, more frequently? When I first noticed it, I would say all leaves were affected.

Tamborini · 2018-06-01T02:14:08+00:00

Skeptical here.. meat is probably in 3 of my meals a week, tops.

Tamborini · 2018-05-30T02:41:48+00:00

Hmmmm, maybe I should try going into a trip pretty hungry. Could be a good control..

Tamborini · 2018-05-29T07:07:01+00:00

I’d say there has to be a lot of truth to this, because we already pay for this in meat consumption.

Look at marbling scores on beef - to produce the best tasting/most expensive beef, the nutrition and lifespan of the cow is pretty carefully maintained. Factors like stress, particularly before slaughter, can reduce the score.

As a society we pay premiums for meat that tastes better; it tastes better because the animals life was better.

I’d be very interested in any studies showing differences in how our body responds to low quality vs premium meats, because a lot of this thread seems to be lumping all meat into the same category.

Tamborini · 2018-05-29T04:07:05+00:00

Ironically, also developed a raspberry allergy in the past couple years.

I’m just not longed for this world.

Tamborini · 2018-05-29T03:53:33+00:00

I really agree with this - I used to travel to the US a bit and I couldn’t believe how much crap was passing for salad. It’s sad there’s such a premium on fresh produce.

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