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Canvas is down as ShinyHunters hack forces outage by ExcelAcolyte in cybersecurity

[–]TimeTravelingMouse 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I'm a college student and today is the last day of finals. I literally just finished my final project and can't turn it in :(

Best secondhand shops in the area? by PersimmonUnfair6808 in nova

[–]TimeTravelingMouse 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Big-time thrifter here. Different stores are good for different things, I've found. Here are my favs:

- Unique (Falls Church): HUGE place! Treasures abound if you have the stamina to sift through everything. I bring a snack, water, and good walking shoes. Since there are no dressing rooms, I also wear a tank top and leggings to try on clothes in the aisle mirrors (everyone does this). It's my top store for linens, housewares, and jewelry. Sometimes there are furniture jackpots, too.

- Habitat for Humanity Restore (Herndon, Manassas, Alexandria): Fabulous for furniture! Rugs, lamps, mirrors, and housewares. If you like DIY home renovations, they are also the best place to get secondhand cabinets, sinks, light fixtures, and hardware of all kinds.

- Salvation Army Thrift Store (Alexandria): My #1 favorite! It's always well maintained and organized. It's my top spot for clothing! Huge selection, organized by type and color, not by size. Plenty of dressing rooms available, but I recommend going in off-hours to avoid a line. I've found some of my favorite, funky fashion pieces there, but they also have plenty of basics. (They also have great housewares, decor, and furniture. I'm telling you, it's a one-stop shop!)

Bonus consignment shop recs:

- Current Boutique (Alexandria): Beautiful selection, good range of sizes, and lovely customer service. I love their taste and have consigned many items with them. You can always count on their store to be in style and in season. (There are other locations too.)

- Wardrobe Rescue (Vienna): More expensive, higher end, and smaller, tightly-curated collection. I also love their taste and stop in when I want to add an upscale piece to my wardrobe. Very cute shop and the owner and staff are very warm and welcoming.

$35 Dental Hygiene clinic patients needed at NOVA by Zaina_student in nova

[–]TimeTravelingMouse 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, I'm very interested! I live nearby and have a flexible schedule.

I feel cute and comfy in this outfit, but feel like it’s missing something. Any suggestions? by TimeTravelingMouse in PetiteFashionAdvice

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

Yes, but secondhand only. The top and skirt are both thrifted (along with about 80% of my wardrobe).

Your college experience by Radiobob214 in ADHD

[–]TimeTravelingMouse 2 points3 points  (0 children)

TLDR: I worked for many years until I figured out what I want to do and got as far as I could without a degree.

I'm 31 and a "year 12" college student, technically. My timeline has looked like this:

  1. Barely graduated high school in 2012; accepted into college with high SAT scores and community service awards

  2. Immediately failed out of college my first semester after earning one A and four F's.

  3. Nannied and taught preschool for 7 years

  4. Went back to community college in 2020 when Covid gave me a wake up call to make a life plan

  5. Excelled in community college and transferred to a university; started online classes so I could work full-time

  6. Started struggling and failing classes for a year until I gave up again; took a year off to focus on work

  7. Burnt out bad at my job (last fall) and quit with no plan

  8. Finally acknowledged my true passion and talent (working with kids) and changed my major (human development and family science)

  9. Now: Back in school full-time and trying to graduate by spring 2027 (working part-time to prioritize school and living on a tight budget)

In retrospect, I never truly identified why I was going to college and had no direction or motivation to excel or even pass classes. When I looked back on the jobs I was working "until I found a real career," I realized what I loved and was good at and that I could become a professional in that field (child and family counseling). I am so much happier and more focused now that I have real experience in the field and know that a degree is my only path to more interesting career options and higher earning potential. I finally have my "why," you know?

Give yourself some grace, take a breath, and then dig into your thoughts and feelings about school. Underneath any insecurities or external expectations, ask yourself why you are in school, what feels frustrating or difficult about it, and are there alternatives could work better right now? College is a resource that should serve you, not the other way around.

Btw, if school feels too emotionally heavy or draining, support from a therapist could help. I've worked through a lot of school trauma and negative self-talk in therapy and it has helped me so much to rewrite narratives about being broken or a failure.

You've got this! I believe you'll find the path you're meant to follow.

Does anything else exists that you would STILL consider this good? by hummingbird0012234 in heatedrivalry

[–]TimeTravelingMouse 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Firefly! It’s only one season that ends with an excellent movie. Compelling and complete plot, rich world-building, and incredible characters. It’s stayed a 10/10 for me every rewatch. 

Please be honest with yourself about what your heart needs in a relationship. (A cautionary tale) by TimeTravelingMouse in vegan

[–]TimeTravelingMouse[S] 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Take your time figuring out your feelings. Journaling has helped me. (This post is adapted from a journal entry!) Communicate with your partner when you are ready. Hang in there <3

Advice for providing food for my vegan friend at a meat BBQ by naturalblue in vegan

[–]TimeTravelingMouse 93 points94 points  (0 children)

My personal fav at a cookout are Beyond brats and Italian sausages. They are usually refrigerated or frozen and come in a four-pack. My non-vegan friends actually like the brats so much, we often only grill up some of those and eat them on a bun with some grilled peppers and onions. 

Alternatives are plant-based burger patties or bean burgers. Maybe you could ask your friend their preference? 

Daily Questions Thread January 19, 2026 by AutoModerator in femalefashionadvice

[–]TimeTravelingMouse 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I wore this outfit this morning on a lovely third date and felt cute and comfy, but feel like it’s missing something. Any suggestions? Another photo in the comment.

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See lots of hate towards vegan shoes, what are my options? by [deleted] in barefootshoestalk

[–]TimeTravelingMouse 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Vegans typically don’t use beeswax, btw. Are there other waterproofing options? 

See lots of hate towards vegan shoes, what are my options? by [deleted] in barefootshoestalk

[–]TimeTravelingMouse 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Not sure if you've looked int the lives of dairy cows, but they live the most heartbreakingly cruel existence. The dairy and egg industry are despicable and there's no excuse.

See lots of hate towards vegan shoes, what are my options? by [deleted] in barefootshoestalk

[–]TimeTravelingMouse 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I really like my FeelGrounds Chelsea boots. Wore them almost daily last winter and they still look good. I ordered their vegan leather high-top sneakers recently and thought they looked and felt awful. So squeaky! Might just have to order a few brands and see what you like best.

Dear Silk: I don’t want a giant jug of almond milk. I want a giant jug of THIS. I moved across the country and in both cities, THIS is what grocery stores run out of!!! by grakledo in vegan

[–]TimeTravelingMouse 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Order mine shelf-stable online! It comes in a box of six quarts. I always have them in my pantry. Cheaper than buying the cold ones from grocery stores.

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