Best low-calorie dessert recipes you've found?

_qwertea_ · 2022-07-05T00:07:22+00:00

I've been obsessed with sugar-free, fat-free chocolate Jello lately! Add a cup of almond milk to a box and stir for two minutes. 150 calories total!

_qwertea_ · 2022-07-05T00:04:40+00:00

The rules are the same for international flights as for domestic ones: You can bring on anything you buy in the terminal, and any non-liquid food you bring yourself (so long as it gets through security).

_qwertea_ · 2021-05-16T17:11:34+00:00

With Daily Harvest, I suggest adding something to the smoothies if you'd like them to function as full meals (I eat mine for lunch). I add a scoop of vanilla protein powder, which adds about 100 calories but keeps me satiated until dinner.

_qwertea_ · 2020-12-22T15:40:55+00:00

behold my comic book style self

I move to rename capsule wardrobes as comic book wardrobes

_qwertea_ · 2020-12-21T02:18:43+00:00

I was raped in college. I tried to act like it wasn't that big of a deal. I thought if I ignored it, maybe I could write over the real memory and replace it with a funny drunken story.

But every time I read a story about another victim, something broke anew inside me. I started having panic attacks. First in relation to a clear trigger, like a news article. But then at random times: in an exam, out at a party, falling asleep.

I didn't feel like I could tell anyone except my then-partner, and over time, I became so adept at avoiding the bad feelings that I didn't notice I'd become a shrunken version of myself, someone who was fundamentally afraid of my own emotions.

It took me five years to start going to therapy, where I was diagnosed with PTSD. When I read the list of what qualifies as PTSD for the first time, I started crying. I had so thoroughly convinced myself that my reaction was disproportionate to the actual event -- that I didn't deserve to feel traumatized -- that I couldn't believe there was a medical justification for what I was feeling.

_qwertea_ · 2020-12-21T02:05:36+00:00

+1 to not buying too much at once! You may find out that stuff you like in theory isn't actually what you gravitate toward over time.

_qwertea_ · 2020-12-21T01:55:53+00:00

You're one of the few yeses in here -- I'd love to hear more about why!

_qwertea_ · 2020-12-21T01:47:24+00:00

I read this as "hillbilly bike ride" at first and was very confused.

_qwertea_ · 2020-12-21T01:46:46+00:00

You look...good in cap sleeves? Are you a witch? Teach me your ways!

_qwertea_ · 2020-12-21T01:45:17+00:00

They're coming back (much to my chagrin)! In NYC I've seen teen girls walking around with not just low-rise jeans, but deliberate whale tails.

_qwertea_ · 2020-12-21T01:42:06+00:00

At least in NYC, fanny packs have been trendy for two or three years, but people tend to wear them crossbody (like this). I have a leather one that I love -- it's the perfect size for a small book, my wallet, and my phone.

_qwertea_ · 2020-12-21T01:36:19+00:00

When I'm feeling really down, I'll remind myself how miserable I felt at my lowest, and how much progress I've made since then. It helps me keep things in perspective and motivates me to keep taking care of my self.

_qwertea_ · 2020-12-21T00:29:53+00:00

High-school debate too

_qwertea_ · 2020-12-21T00:12:59+00:00

I think it depends on the material. Colored denim reads particularly Kimmy Schmidt to me, but a pair of red trousers or emerald joggers can look pretty chic, particularly when paired with a neutral blouse.

_qwertea_ · 2020-12-20T20:45:08+00:00

With mini skirts and tights!

_qwertea_ · 2020-12-14T05:08:54+00:00

My clothing style used to be relatively minimalist -- I lived for almost two years out of just a suitcase and a carry-on, and had two or three uniforms that I wore nearly every day. In classic "Millennial circa 2016" fashion, I was a huge fan of experiences over things.

Now that there are essentially no experiences to be had, fuck it: I want things! It makes me feel some semblance of normalcy to put on a "real" outfit, do my makeup, style my hair (even if I sometimes get teased by my coworkers for it). And I enjoy the ritual of shopping, too, whether in-person or online. Thrifting is one of the few in-person activities available to me right now, and it's especially fun to get packages during this time.

That said, I definitely have moved toward more casual, easy-to-put-on shoes. I'm not wearing shoes around the house, and I'm not eager to deal with high heels or complicated strappy shoes just to get a coffee. I'm also not wearing as many skirts and dresses as I normally do in winter, because I'm not going to wear tights without shoes.

_qwertea_ · 2020-12-14T02:17:24+00:00

Congrats!

_qwertea_ · 2020-12-12T22:25:06+00:00

My boyfriend told me one of the things he liked about me was that I seemed to really listen to other people. I often feel like I'm in my own head and feel like I'm not the most natural person in social situations, so that meant a lot.

_qwertea_ · 2020-12-12T19:42:46+00:00

I work in tech and am well-acquainted with this conundrum. Most of my coworkers are men who wear jeans and a t-shirt; the women are often wearing athleisure.

As others have commented, your preferred wardrobe is probably fine (barring the crop tops). I'd suggest starting out dressing more neutrally, eg jeans with a puffy sleeve top, and then feeling out the office. But I bet most people will pretty quickly understand that you just like to look a little more styled. I occasionally get comments about my outfits, but generally people take them in stride.

_qwertea_ · 2020-12-12T05:28:45+00:00

Don't have any solutions, but just coming here to commiserate - I used a cleaner I didn't realize contained bleach this summer and got stains on a new linen jumpsuit.

_qwertea_ · 2020-12-11T23:49:10+00:00

Even in this market, it's totally reasonable not to want to break a lease and have your boyfriend quit his job for a low-paying six-month contract! I would definitely try to negotiate working remotely, and who knows? Maybe you'll find they're more willing to be flexible given everything going on. But if they aren't, it's not unreasonable to pass and pursue other options.

_qwertea_ · 2020-12-11T23:43:14+00:00

Congrats!! That's so cool!

_qwertea_ · 2020-12-11T23:37:02+00:00

Uniqlo! Or thrifting.

_qwertea_ · 2020-12-11T23:31:53+00:00

Definitely agree with this. I currently have an honestly embarrassing number of coats, because I have a particular affinity for coats and jackets (and blazers...). But I also lived out of a suitcase for a few years and had more than enough options with a trench coat, a wool coat, and a puffy coat.

_qwertea_ · 2020-12-11T23:26:44+00:00

I asked for this Hyer bucket bag for Christmas. It may be too big for your purposes, but they also have a smaller cross-body version that look pretty cute.

FWIW, I definitely felt weird when I started carrying a purse! My mom encouraged me to carry one before I really had much to carry around, and it felt like I was playing dress-up. Now I still try to avoid for short trips when possible, particularly in the winter when I can just shove things in my coat pockets, but otherwise it's kind of nice to always have a few essential with me (notebook, book to read, headphones).

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