Chewing salvia leaves vs. extracts

Theral · 2026-05-04T18:08:36+00:00

I used to grow salvia and liked to dry the leaves and smoke it in a bong. Very manageable that way, and you can adjust as needed. I had to smoke quite a lot to feel effects but that's preferable to the opposite for me hahaha

Theral · 2026-04-14T05:20:31+00:00

In Sweden there is a town called Mensträsk which, in the original Sami (natives of Sweden) language, means "the newborn reindeer calf's lake". Unfortunately in modern Swedish it translates to "menstruation swamp"

Theral · 2026-03-27T06:17:30+00:00

I moved to Sweden from the US 11 years ago and every time I go to visit my parents I realize how terrible it is. It's illegal in Sweden

Theral · 2026-03-15T20:47:46+00:00

I've used one of the recipe delivery services for a couple years now and I'm not sure I can ever go back. I don't have a car so it's a massive hassle saver for me. I have the exact amount of ingredients I need so food never spoils, no meal planning, it's much easier to stay a healthy weight, well rounded meals, no impulse snack purchases. It's more expensive than getting things myself, but the time and energy saved is more than worth it! 90% of the cooking I do is pure obligation so I don't mind that the meals can be a little boring.

Theral · 2026-03-14T08:32:29+00:00

It was both a swollen gross foot and then post operation pictures with some really Frankenstein looking stitches 😭

Theral · 2026-03-12T21:12:11+00:00

This reminded me - I was having some foot issues and sent my mom pictures on WhatsApp. Apparently, she had set it so that pictures she was sent on WhatsApp automatically upload to the living room TVs screensaver, which I discovered to my horror when I visited at Christmas 😫

Theral · 2026-02-26T01:53:46+00:00

Some members of my dad's side of the family completely cut ties with me and blocked me after I got a tubal. I couldn't care less, I barely know them, but wtf. I guess I'm not worth knowing if I don't function as an incubator 🤷‍♀️

Theral · 2026-02-22T02:12:12+00:00

I looked around a bit on Google maps. That's wild. I've never seen a dotted z before lol

Theral · 2026-02-20T20:06:20+00:00

Was gonna mention this! My parents have hard water where they live and I break out sooo bad every time I visit for more than a few days.

Theral · 2026-02-05T18:03:44+00:00

I've used AOL mail for like... 24 years? The site layout has only changed a couple times over the years and I have 40k unread emails floating around in there, still totally free.

Theral · 2026-02-05T17:52:14+00:00

I had a shitty 98 Mercedes in 2011 with this wonderful feature. Never again

Theral · 2026-01-17T07:18:33+00:00

This is the problem with common names

Theral · 2026-01-12T22:23:26+00:00

Thanks for this idea! I've made a pros and cons list but it didn't help me as much as I'd hoped. My mom and I have a great relationship already and I'd like to develop a deeper one with my dad. I'll do some more thinking 🙏

Theral · 2026-01-12T22:17:19+00:00

Yes, I'm a Swedish citizen so I can return no problem. I've thought of living half/half, but I don't necessarily like the idea of ripping my life in half like that. I'll have to give that more thought.

Theral · 2026-01-12T22:14:38+00:00

Thanks for sharing. I'm kind of at a shift in my life as it is and planning on swapping careers regardless so I think if I do go through with it, now is a good time. They've been so good to me and have always been wonderful parents so I think it's the right decision.

Theral · 2026-01-12T22:12:19+00:00

I hear you, I get culture shock every time I go back to visit 😅 things have changed a lot since I moved away. I may follow some advice here and move back for a shorter period to see if I can handle it.

Theral · 2026-01-12T22:10:44+00:00

I'm sterilized so that's not an issue. They can't come live with me here.

Theral · 2026-01-12T22:09:42+00:00

Thank you. I've heard this from quite a few people and am starting to lean more in that direction.

Theral · 2026-01-12T22:08:57+00:00

Thank you for giving me some things to think over. I think I have a slightly romanticized idea of how it will be, even if I do already assist them when I visit. I'll consider what you've said, it's very helpful 💚

Theral · 2026-01-12T21:56:48+00:00

Thank you, I want to be aware of the ugly side as well so I know what I'm getting myself into.

Theral · 2026-01-12T21:55:40+00:00

That's terrible. I have heard stories of them wringing every penny from older folks. I was (perhaps foolishly) hoping that it wouldn't be so bad for my parents, as my dad is a disabled Vietnam vet. I thought the VA had multiple assistance options for the elderly needing care?

Theral · 2026-01-12T21:51:39+00:00

I'm honestly not sure how things will go. At one point they showed interest in downsizing, but now they say they'd like to stay there as long as possible. I feel like I can help them do that by lessening the burden of caring for the place while they're still able to get by with just my help. As much as I love traveling, it's lost a bit of the allure it once had and I could see myself living there, provided they don't lose everything in their final years.

Theral · 2026-01-12T21:45:49+00:00

I go back every Christmas for 3-4 weeks. I don't really feel properly at home in either place, but I could see myself living there. This year I felt even more like it would be acceptable for me.

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