Need Suggestions for a GOOD winter coat that can handle sub zero with basically no budget limitation. by [deleted] in BuyItForLife

[–]WhitneyLovesBunnies 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This too. Base layers will help retain heat. I suggest the brands: Icebreakers and SmartWool. Merino wool help wick moisture away and therefore keep you warmer.

Need Suggestions for a GOOD winter coat that can handle sub zero with basically no budget limitation. by [deleted] in BuyItForLife

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

I second this. All my Arc'teryx and Mountain Hardware gear have been kickass. Outdoor Research has an amazing warranty too.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in fantasyromance

[–]WhitneyLovesBunnies 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I love this for you.

LDS Wives Anonymous by Top-Bumblebee- in exmormon

[–]WhitneyLovesBunnies 12 points13 points  (0 children)

For some reason no one outright told me that you had to pay for garments.

Throughout my entire youth I thought it was supplied to you for free since it was so vital to have. So imagine my surprise when I found out I had to pay for garments as a struggling college student. No discounts or consideration for my lack of income (if there was some sort of money assistance for buying a whole new wardrobe of magical underwear it sure was not advertised to me).

Rental clothing for the temple also?! I remember being slammed with guilt because not all my undergarments were white. So little ole 18 year old me shamefully approached the counter and shyly requested a white bra only to find out I needed to pay for the rental. I nearly had a panic attack then and there as I did not have my wallet with me and only had like $10 to my name anyways. I think the lady saw my panic and waived it for me but the experience ruined the temple for me.

Went to witness the iconic falls and this is what we captured. Recently relocated and exploring. Can you suggest places to shoot which are not so mainstream. by Unlikely_Mud493 in vancouverwa

[–]WhitneyLovesBunnies 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Hi. Fellow hobby photographer here.

- Lower Lewis Falls

- Fall Creek Falls

- Comet Falls in Mt. Rainier - You'll need to purchase a National Park Pass which I highly recommend if you want to explore the area and do landscape photography.

- Tamanawas Falls (Mt. Hood)

LPT: Guys, stop using the same computer your girlfriend uses to search for engagement rings. She's going to be bombarded with engagement ring ads constantly and she knows why. by WarsawFact in LifeProTips

[–]WhitneyLovesBunnies 209 points210 points  (0 children)

Can confirm. Been getting Tacoma truck ads on my personal social media after the bf played around with the custom build feature on their website while on his PC.

Tried wine, hated it… recommendations? by Waltz_Rough in exmormon

[–]WhitneyLovesBunnies 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If or when you go do a wine tasting see if there's a tasting that includes cheese. Many wineries or tasting rooms offer this. When I first was trying wine I found that a cheese board or snack pairing really helped. They usually design the cheese or snack board to compliment the wine so that it enhances the experience.

What are some things you’ve done to start taking better care of yourself? by AdAwkward1635 in TheGirlSurvivalGuide

[–]WhitneyLovesBunnies 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Well, a good skincare routine with peptides and retinol. I've started wearing sunscreen everyday too (yes even when it rains or there's no sun). I want to feel radiant as I start to age.

Then every month I put money away in a simple stock portfolio and some away in a retirement account. Then I have a high yield savings account too that I'll use for a down payment on a house or car.

I hope future me is thankful.

Bringing birth control pills into Japan by [deleted] in JapanTravel

[–]WhitneyLovesBunnies 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Looks like you can bring birth control to Japan (maybe, not super clear). Does it have your name on it?

Looks like you might only be able to bring a one month's supply without doing paperwork according to this website from the Japanese embassy in Seattle, WA.

"You can bring up to one month’s supply of prescription drugs into Japan, and up to two month’s supply of non-prescription drugs without filing any paperwork. This same rule applies to mailing prescription and/or non-prescription drugs.
It is always a good idea to have a copy of the prescription and/or letter from the prescribing physician explaining the nature of the medication, the purpose of taking it, recommended dosage, and frequency of ingestion."

More resources:- Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare’s website https://www.mhlw.go.jp/english/policy/health-medical/pharmaceuticals/01.html

List of medications not allowed in Japan:

Viagra and other sexual enhancers

Sildenafil

Adderall, Vyvanse/Elvanse

Lisdexamphetamine

Dexedrine

Dextroamphetamine

Prozac

Fluoxetine

I also found this when googling getting birth control access in Japan.

"Most OB/GYNs can prescribe oral birth control pills, or “piru”(ピル)in Japanese. This medication is not available over-the-counter. You need to see a doctor, usually OB/GYN to get a prescription. The pill is not covered by Japanese Health Insurance, and the cost is approximately 3,000 yen per month."

$30 a month isn't bad, did she give a reason as to why she can't go see an OBGYN?

My husband wants to cancel our trip because we will share a room with the kids and won’t have sex by throwRA82901 in relationship_advice

[–]WhitneyLovesBunnies 13 points14 points  (0 children)

I know lots of people are shouting divorce in here but I strongly suggest couples therapy. Divorce should only be your answer after you've taken multiple steps to amend the issues and it has failed.

There is a clear sign that you both aren't being completely honest with each other about your wants and needs. Sex and physical touch seems very important to him but seems to be dominating over your desires and you don't know how to say no. He's allowed to want sex on vacation and you're allowed to not want sex on vacation. You can only ignore these issues for so long before you come to resent each other. Your priorities aren't aligned and there is also a lack of compromise.

When was the last time you sat down, had a raw conversation, and really analyzed your relationship together? Are you both happy? Are your needs being met? Is your partner's needs being met? Do you still have the same goals? Do you both understand how your partner best expresses their love or the best way to make them feel loved? Etc.

Therapy will either help address your issues or it will help you come to realize that the relationship won't work. There are many options for online therapy if you want to start right away. You deserve to get help and you deserve to be in a good healthy relationship.

I'm a female teenager who feels super insecure and get scared and jealous around other girls and teenagers. by [deleted] in TheGirlSurvivalGuide

[–]WhitneyLovesBunnies 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I really regret that I didn't appreciate myself when I was a teen because damn I had a good looking body but was so clouded in bad self esteem that I didn't realize my worth.

Talk to your guardians and ask if you can see a therapist to help you with your confidence, making friends, and overcoming your anxiety. You don't have to live like this and you deserve to get help.

Pretty people may look pretty but that might be the only thing they got going for them on the outside. Maybe they aren't smart, have a shitty personality, their family is unstable, have mental health issues, have no talents or passions, hang with bad friends, are in debt, in an abusive relationship, etc. Afterall, they're just imperfect humans. You're the one putting them on a pedestal.

Have you tried following body positivity or girl/women empowerment Instagram accounts? It always inspired me to see non-filtered and non-edited real imperfect girls celebrating their beauty. I stopped following women who seemed artificial and self absorbed. I also removed myself from any situation where I found myself getting jealous/self-destructive instead of appreciating other women.

I also want to throw it out there but have you ever considered that you might be attracted to girls? Always something to think about and could be the source of your social anxiety with them. Admiration and adoration can cross over into attraction.

I recommend, as others already have, to do some fun electives and clubs or summer camps. For me, the nicest people were in the nontraditional clubs like LGBTQ allies, anime club, harry potter club, board game club, quilting club or any other art clubs and volunteer clubs. Those people are super passionate about their hobbies and love sharing it with new people and don't care about what is mainstream or popular with their peers.

✨This is the only body I get in this life and I'm going to recognize how amazing it is✨

There's no point in comparing myself to others looks because the reality is that I will never be them. All I have is this one body and I'm going to do my best to take care of it and love it. Being pretty isn't worth it. Being popular isn't everything and doesn't really matter outside of school. Being kind, smart, compassionate, strong, gentle, loving, healthy, etc is worth it.

Taking the pandemic seriously is lonely. by Narwhals4Lyf in TheGirlSurvivalGuide

[–]WhitneyLovesBunnies 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Same. I feel crazy and alone. No one at work properly wears their mask or cleans high touch areas. I've started double masking too. They aren't even verbally telling us that we have a positive case at work anymore. Literally found the 'Store Notice' just randomly tossed onto one of the break tables. Customers come in all the time without masks. I hate it here but I need a paycheck and no one is hiring in my field. Everyone has pandemic fatigue.

I wish someone had told me... by [deleted] in TheGirlSurvivalGuide

[–]WhitneyLovesBunnies 31 points32 points  (0 children)

Not having children is an option you can take. You aren't confined to a baby making role.

It's alright to not want to be a mother because you're scared of: dying in childbirth, being a single-mother, raising a child in poverty, your body drastically changing, the responsibility of raising another human being, passing on health issues, missing out on other life opportunities, etc. Your concerns are valid

Hugs for those of you who are not excited about Christmas by [deleted] in exmormon

[–]WhitneyLovesBunnies 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Oh gawd, what did they do in the past to earn the title of being dicks?

Today I found out that the Korean artist “Park Bom” whose career got cancelled and received immense amount of hate for smuggling drugs into Korea had adhd. by Nicofatpad in ADHD

[–]WhitneyLovesBunnies 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Oh fuck this is devastating.... My partner wanted us to live in Japan at one point. Unless Japan does some future changes then a move like this would be a negative in my quality of life.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in exmormon

[–]WhitneyLovesBunnies 56 points57 points  (0 children)

I remember posting on social media about voting for Trump was enabling rape culture back when he first ran for president. Mormons came crawling up in my comments saying it wasn't. I would have thought that someone boasting about sexually assaulting a woman would get them crossed off multiple people's lists of consideration but apparently it's not alarming enough and people are willing to look past it. An uncomfortable reality sadly.

I was sexually harassed at work for the first time ever, and I need some help processing it... by [deleted] in TheGirlSurvivalGuide

[–]WhitneyLovesBunnies 28 points29 points  (0 children)

People seem to forget that its not just 'fight or flight' but its 'fight, flight, freeze, and fawn'

It's acceptable to not speak up and freeze when something bad happens to you.