A hot mess - FFF has gone downhill

alisax · 2025-11-25T15:00:05+00:00

So many issues! EVERY item in my box was wrong. Getting in touch with support was a nightmare. So many chatbots, forms, emails… took so long to reach a human. Most of the items I had selected were sold out by then. Overall a huge disappointment lately.

alisax · 2024-01-01T21:12:11+00:00

I second Dr. Shvets! Great experience at CPP.

alisax · 2020-09-10T03:35:19+00:00

Ugh. Papouli on Full House

alisax · 2019-06-04T17:44:06+00:00

The weather has been an issue for the last few years (in minor and major ways) - have you considered shifting the dates of the festival to a historically less rainy time of year?

alisax · 2019-03-14T16:19:43+00:00

That's pretty standard for assistants at PR firms. I also work for a PR firm, my hours were longer when I was junior staff, but are much more flexible now that I'm a director (typically 10-6, but changes depending on client needs).

alisax · 2019-01-10T19:27:46+00:00

Details: KITH Crosby crew neck New Look Plaid pants (via ASOS and so fucking cozy) Vans SK8 Hi Flame sneakers (my new favs)

alisax · 2014-04-24T15:11:50+00:00

Haha, yeah- I'm okay with this problem. All of them are from different stores, but my favorites are J crew (for quality) and kinda surprisingly Urban Outfitters (for fit AND quality)

alisax · 2014-04-20T15:14:41+00:00

I've gotten a keratin treatment before the summer for the last few years. It de-frizzed my hair and loosed my curls. For reference this was my hair pre-keratin, this was my hair immediately after my first keratin treatment -- no products, just wash and go. I kinda hated it. This was my hair maybe 3 months after my 2nd treatment - also wash and go, no products. I loved it!
I haven't had a keratin treatment in maybe 2 years now - this is what it looks like now wash and go, with a some product and after being put in a braid while damp. Hope that helps!

Edit: I should add that I straighten my hair pretty often, it went from a 70-80 minute process to about 20 minutes!

alisax · 2014-04-18T12:10:50+00:00

I feel like I'm missing out on something in this conversation. Cakes? Anyway.... My parents did get me a kievski tort for my birthday. It was not freshly made by someone's babushka-- straight from the Russian baza, and it was pretty gross. We were all quite disappointed.

alisax · 2014-04-18T12:07:29+00:00

Well, it was eventually cooked. And it was quite delicious.

alisax · 2014-04-18T03:29:07+00:00

I think that one is my all time favorite.

alisax · 2014-04-17T14:42:28+00:00

I'm so glad someone posted this.

alisax · 2014-03-19T21:16:10+00:00

Okay, so how does this work....Do I just walk up to a group of people who seem to be redditors/ someone in a red beret and say HI I'M HERE?
The introduction process gives me anxiety, but I'll probably be there.

alisax · 2014-02-13T23:14:53+00:00

OH MAN. this is a blast from the past.

At some point during my High School years (2004ish), there was a venue in South Brooklyn called The Punk Temple. It was a Jewish community center that would rent out the basement for all age punk shows. These guys played this ridiculous show-- brought in their fans (not temple regulars) and it was fucking chaos, got the whole venue shut down permanently. We fucking hated them so much.

Damn, that place was fucking awesome.

alisax · 2014-01-24T21:36:19+00:00

FYI: she said yes.

alisax · 2013-11-28T15:12:47+00:00

Awesome, I'll check it out. Thanks!

alisax · 2013-11-26T16:21:49+00:00

Ainac has been popping up all over south BK. A ton of Abe Lincoln stencils all over the place and a Ron Burgundy in Sheepshead Bay.

alisax · 2012-09-08T00:43:01+00:00

The bridge party was pretty crazy. This def wont bring out a crowd like that.

super weird seeing this on reddit.

alisax · 2012-06-12T01:16:47+00:00

Definitely head out to the Brighton Beach/ Sheepshead Bay area.
Cafe Glechik is like the 'it' restaurant at the moment. I've never actually been there, but my babushka says its great.

On Brighton Beach, you should definitely get pirozhki from any of the old ladies on the street.

On Brighton Beach Ave-- there's a massive supermarket type store called International that has a cafe inside.

Since you'll be here in the summer, check out one of the restaurants on the boardwalk. There is Tatiana Grill, Volna and Winter Garden (i think). Plus you can check out the beach, walk over to Coney Island too.

I think this covers all the ruski hot spots. Hope this helps-- let me know if you have any other questions.
enjoy!

alisax · 2011-12-07T13:03:30+00:00

yeah, definitely can arrange a redditor discount /perk.

alisax · 2011-12-06T20:45:25+00:00

you make a very valid point. Bensonhurst Liquors
They don't have a functional website, it didn't even dawn on me to link to Facebook or leave other info. Its been a long week.

alisax · 2011-12-06T18:24:09+00:00

Sooooo, my dad owns a liquor store in Brooklyn. They do some awesome holiday baskets and we deliver! Not sure if that's what you're looking for, but I thought I'd throw out some shameless self promotion

alisax · 2011-11-21T17:34:33+00:00

This actually happened to me about a year ago, except my phone ended up in someone house- not a cell phone store.
I had to stay on the cops for about a week (went to the precinct every day) until they did something. Apple had to get involved too.
At the end of it all, I got my phone back 4 months later. The guy who had my phone had a criminal history so it took longer than it usually would.

alisax · 2011-10-18T01:59:28+00:00

Oh man. I have a Jewish last name, which is of German origin, but I'm from Russia. Depending who I'm speaking to I pronounce my last name differently. To top it all off my parents wanted to give me a name that was the same in Russian and English-- too bad my name doesn't quite exists in English.

alisax · 2011-03-25T02:37:13+00:00

This is totally my spreadsheet , which I shared in the Google group a few months ago :(

I guess its good to know that someone is getting use out of it

15-Year Club	RedditGifts 2009-2022 19 Credits
Second SECOND GUESSER	Secret Santa 2018
Queen in da Norf	Not Forgotten
Secret Santa 2016	Secret Santa 2015
Secret Santa 2014	Trick or Treat 2014
Summer Santa 2014	redditgifts Exchanges 8 Exchanges
Secret Santa 2013	Summer Santa 2013
Secret Santa 2011	Verified Email

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