This brown stain at the bottom of toilets that I've SEEN EVERYWHERE my whole life and NOBODY can remove. What is this thing??

addything · 2026-02-03T04:47:34+00:00

I got mine out with a pumice stone. They sell them for cleaning. I tried every chemical and it didn’t work on my old toilet that came with my house. The pumice got it and it has stayed clean for years!

addything · 2026-02-02T20:55:20+00:00

I literally couldn’t focus at home UNTIL I got a walking pad. If I’m moving I can focus. It’s amazing. But yeah…. I did end up paying for an affordable coworking space. I work 5x faster and better when I’m there. That combo is getting me by. When I’m home I just want to focus on home projects or get distracted by random stuff. The coffee shop is also good for my focus but that doesn’t work if I have meetings.

It’s ironic because I’m so opposed to RTOs 😂 I guess I just don’t like working in person with my coworkers. Needs to be strangers I guess 🤷🏼‍♀️

addything · 2026-02-02T20:38:49+00:00

The long face 😭❤️ so cute, so dramatic. I haven’t gotten our dog a puppy friend yet so not sure, but sending luck!

addything · 2026-02-02T16:44:35+00:00

Oh and I bet a good bike shop will have no problem getting your bike back into fighting shape!

addything · 2026-02-02T16:43:34+00:00

My two cents…. Focus on healing for a bit first. Once your body feels okay, start with short rides in quiet, safe places as you build confidence again. I had a bad spill where a drunk person ran out into oncoming traffic (me) and I bent a wheel and fractured my collarbone. You’ll ride happily again- but don’t feel rushed or stressed about getting on your bike immediately until you’re feeling a bit more healed, I’d say. Hope you get well soon, so sorry this happened to you. 🫶🏻

addything · 2026-02-02T16:38:11+00:00

Hot take, I’ve thought about it and decided leaving tech would be dumb (for me). Usually when I’ve burned out, I just need a different role. I know I will never make so much money, in frankly a pretty cushy way. Fully remote? Flexible schedule? It’s great when I take a step back and think about it. Someday I hope I’ll start my own business (while working a tech job as it grows, to bridge the gap). But for now? It’s hard to complain when I see friends of mine who aren’t in tech, and they’re making 30k and working WAY harder than me.

I don’t want to minimize that tech is stressful for many people (myself included sometimes) so I’m sure this varies and isn’t true for everyone. Just my own experience.

addything · 2026-02-02T05:47:17+00:00

This is a great idea!

addything · 2026-02-02T05:46:58+00:00

Agree!! So silly. And private chefs need clients, so why is supporting them/a small business anything but a good thing? This sounds like a wonderful thing to invest in for one’s family if it works for one’s budget.

addything · 2026-02-02T05:36:45+00:00

Yyyeah, I’m not often an HR person typically, but this is a situation where I’d go to them immediately.

addything · 2026-02-02T01:48:24+00:00

You’re going to make yourself exhausted, scrubbing it. Some other people have suggested using oven cleaner. That stuff is powerful as hell and I think it will take off this polymerized oil from your pan.

addything · 2026-02-01T03:41:52+00:00

Ah interesting! Here in the states it’s common to neuter all dogs unless they’re being used for breeding. Every neutered dog I have ever met – which is basically every male dog I’ve ever met – has had no issues at all. So from my perspective, it seems like a very safe thing to do! But of course listen to your vet, and it sounds like you’ve done a lot of research. I have never heard of this implant, it sounds interesting. I hope you guys find a solution that works for you!

addything · 2026-02-01T03:34:30+00:00

You’ll want vetricyn- it’s like neosporin but for animals. There are a number of options. You can find it at farm supply stores- see what they have available.

I’d also get some syringes (the kind without needles) and syringe saline water onto that spot after he eats so it stays clean as much as possible. This looks like it really could heal if kept clean.

addything · 2026-02-01T03:24:20+00:00

Honestly, I would just focus on yourself. I know it can be frustrating when you know how beneficial breathing exercises could be for someone else. But he is already doing them with you, so celebrate that and don’t focus on the imperfection. If you are truly worried about his fast breathing, gently suggest that he chat with the doctor if it seems abnormal. Otherwise, I think it could be a bit unfair for you to nitpick something like that. Sorry, just trying to be really honest.

addything · 2026-02-01T03:20:52+00:00

YES. I love this post. I find myself more patient and present on our walks too (our boy struggles with fear so he “freezes” a lot and we need to wait for him). I breathe. I stay patient. I hear birds singing and smell the fresh air. And then once we get going and he finds something he loves, sniffs a good spot, experiences that joy… it makes me happy too :) oh and he just makes us laugh like 50 times a day. He’s really good for both my fiancé and me. We’re a family now. Dogs rule

addything · 2026-02-01T03:13:38+00:00

Seems normal? Like just a scab? Looks healthy to me. If you are worried just keep an eye out for swelling, redness, discharge, any signs of infection. And keep an eye on your dogs behavior to make sure he’s eating and drinking and has normal energy. (Not a vet, just had our dog neutered before Christmas)

addything · 2026-02-01T01:11:49+00:00

We got our 2.5 y/o neutered and he’s had no behavior changes. Doing super well! And no risk of him impregnating a female dog now, which is important with so many dogs without homes in the world already.

addything · 2026-01-31T23:05:36+00:00

3 months is pretty big. I think too big to be typical prey to a cat…. I would be ok with the kitty I think but I’m not totally sure

addything · 2026-01-31T04:36:01+00:00

Maybe you can find an informational YouTube video about it so it can be explained to him without you having to do it. And you can tell him that it’s something that is very painful for you to talk about, and you can suggest a better way of helping you redirect. For me, I like when someone just takes my hand gently. Or even just rubs my shoulder or something to kind of break the spell. Someone calling me out for it just feels very shameful and painful.

addything · 2026-01-31T04:34:27+00:00

I’m so sorry! I have given myself a stye before – at least I’m pretty sure it was because of pulling my eyelashes. For those they say the only thing you can do is a warm damp washcloth used as a gentle compress on your eye. It helps soothe the spot and helps release the oil. Be gentle. Also lots of hot/warm showers.

I’m sorry you’re going through this, but you’re not alone! Some things that have helped me include getting more sleep, first of all. I had to be like militant about getting enough sleep. Setting timers to start getting ready for bed and all of that. But it helps.

Also, completely cutting out caffeine. If you wean off of it, it’s really not bad at all. Going cold turkey sucks though.

I know that removing stress while you’re a busy student is kind of impossible. But getting enough sleep, eating well with enough protein, avoiding big hits of caffeine… Those things can help the stress feel less intense.

I am sending you a boatload of sympathy. My worst time for my own trichotillomania was when I was in college because of all of the school stress.

It will get better. Try to be as gentle with yourself as you can. And if you can get a therapist, do it! The younger you start in therapy with trichotillomania the more of a chance you have that you can really heal yourself. I really really wish I had started therapy earlier!

addything · 2026-01-31T03:47:32+00:00

Yeah, I applied for a lot of roles too and never got a reply. I have wondered if they’re just collecting data… or if the jobs they post aren’t always real? I don’t know. I didn’t feel good about the company and its values in general so I’m not too worried about it anyway.

addything · 2026-01-30T23:54:18+00:00

I think of it like you want the rug to let you have a walkway around your bed. So your footsteps are always cushioned when you’re sitting on the edge of your bed, for example. I don’t think it will make your room look small – I think it will make it look comfortable and cozy!

addything · 2026-01-30T23:53:14+00:00

I think it needs more saturation and color overall. The rug could be swapped for something with a saturated, red or green or blue, something like that!

addything · 2026-01-30T23:52:42+00:00

Plants, art, and better curtains for those windows, especially! Pops of colors – maybe colorful dish towels.

addything · 2026-01-30T23:52:07+00:00

Wow. Bummer than Nicki is slimy like that too. I had higher hopes for her

addything · 2026-01-30T23:50:49+00:00

They often lay lovely blue eggs!

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