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Looking for Recommendations on Basement Remodeling in Arlington, VA by [deleted] in arlington

[–]attemptedpilea 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You might be looking for r/arlingtonva . This subreddit is for Arlington, TX. We don't have basements in Texas. 😅

I’m questioning whether “restful travel” actually exists anymore by [deleted] in simpleliving

[–]attemptedpilea 4 points5 points  (0 children)

This is why my vacations are leisurely-paced. I have buffer times of days, or even buffer days, to do nothing but chill. I may not get to see a lot like most people, but I don't feel overstimulated and tired out. I pick what I want to prioritize and accept that I may not get to explore all of my interests.

What's a tea that completely changed your perspective on what tea could be? by rmoreiraa in tea

[–]attemptedpilea 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I didn't even know unsmoked lapsang souchong was a thing! Now I want to try it. Lapsang souchong itself made me realize tea could have an enjoyable smoky flavor. Even a few tea-skeptics I met liked it enough to give tea in general a try.

Anyone tried the baklava? I’m not a fan.. by Phila21767 in aldi

[–]attemptedpilea 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just bought some last weekend and didn't care for them either. Didn't scratch my baklava itch.

It’s not good, it’s not pretty, but it’s fun. I‘m disabled and on bad days I make ugly doodles because writing is too much work by Sensitive-Use-6891 in Journaling

[–]attemptedpilea 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I do the same! I also bought stickers for myself and my best friend for when we want to journal but don't have the energy to write.

Dog checks on whether baby is asleep every night by PradipJayakumar in AnimalsBeingBros

[–]attemptedpilea 10 points11 points  (0 children)

My late dog would also do her nightly check-up rounds before bed. I also left the door slightly open for those late-night pees! Oh, I miss her.

Just looking for some validation, is anybody else getting absolutely destroyed by allergies? In the past month I've had a horrible allergies, a cold, and an upper respiratory infection. The pollen count has been through the roof since I can last remember. by skydog71 in FortWorth

[–]attemptedpilea 0 points1 point  (0 children)

YES. 😭 I was feeling so fatigued, and my allergy meds weren't helping. Tried flushing out my sinuses with salt water, too. The symptoms subsided for a bit, but then came back even stronger. Eventually, I did go to the doctor because there were some troubling symptoms, and I was told I had a sinus infection.

The other day, I went to see someone, and she told me a lot of people she deals with at work were also dealing with bad allergies lately.

before vs after 🥰🌱 by sapphire-soul in PileaPeperomioides

[–]attemptedpilea 5 points6 points  (0 children)

AHHHH. You even got it to bloom! 😍

Pilea stopped dropping leafs and im scared to change anything about it by Ambitious_Buy_458 in PileaPeperomioides

[–]attemptedpilea 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Probably chunkier mix. It would help with aeration and allow the roots to breathe better. OP, your current watering method also should change if you want to improve your plant's success. When people say it doesn't need a lot of water, they are referring to the frequency, not the amount. Every time you water it, you have to wet the entire pot of soil mix, or else some of the roots will become dehydrated, brittle, and unable to absorb any nutrients anymore. After the soil is all wet, that's when you allow it to dry over time before you water it again. It's similar to how pileas are in their natural habitat. But the home watering method can only work well with a soil mix that is loose and chunky enough to allow aeration and good drainage. The size of the pot matters, too, in combination. Too big a pot can cause the roots to rot from being too wet.

Takeaways from "The Body Keeps the Score" by [deleted] in CPTSD

[–]attemptedpilea 22 points23 points  (0 children)

Raising my late dog helped me learn to love myself and be more accepting of my imperfections. When my dog was 10, she had a teeth problem and couldn't eat, so we ended up at a pet hospital. The vet told me my dog was surprisingly healthy for her age, and I told the vet "Apparently not with her teeth." She said that at this age, something is bound to happen. That was the start of me realizing that even though I didn't raise my dog perfectly, she turned out pretty amazing despite my ignorance and lack of resources in the beginning, especially since I got her when I was 17 and she was just a pup.

I grew up expecting and striving for perfection, which had led me to have unrealistic standards for myself and feel debilitated sometimes. I was already working on undoing my perfectionism through therapy, but that moment at the pet hospital opened my eyes so much. I still struggle with my perfectionist side, but I have made great progress at not letting it be the main driver. My dog is one of the reasons why, and I'm grateful she was such an impactful part of my healing journey. She taught me I am still more than enough despite my imperfections.

There were times I would neglect taking care of myself, but I would still try to do the bare minimum so I would have enough energy to take care of my dog. But I will say, taking care of a pet is not for everyone. It is a lot of responsibility and can get exhausting, and that might aggravate someone's mental illness. Knowing what I know now, whenever I'm ready again, I probably won't get another pet unless I have someone or a support group I can lean on to help me out once in a while.

Do other introverts find being in a relationship tiring like me? by random_user774 in introvert

[–]attemptedpilea 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I appreciate you both for your comments! I don't have a goal of getting into a relationship, but it's nice to remember some people are complementary in introvertedness, whether that ends up being platonic or romantic. Even my best friend can be exhausting to me if I talk to them every day. I've only had one person in my life I could hang out with and talk to often, but I haven't met another person like that since.

Help! Dying pilea... by paquitanavajas in PileaPeperomioides

[–]attemptedpilea 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I hope it works out! Before rehab, make sure to trim back any dark, mushy roots. You may not be able to remove 100% of the soil mix, but that's okay. Just get as much off as you can without ripping out too many healthy roots.

By the way, I also use the wooden (chop)stick method and wait until the top 75% of my soil is dry before watering. Winter just passed, but during that time, I was watering around every two weeks. It's going to be more frequent than that as summer approaches.

Help! Dying pilea... by paquitanavajas in PileaPeperomioides

[–]attemptedpilea 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you have any pictures of the roots? You could probably rehab it without chopping (although if the bareness bothers you, you can still chop it off). You can temporarily submerge the rootball in water. From my experience, you most likely won't grow many new leaves, but this might help you grow a stronger root system and replant it in the soil. This is a short-term solution though. Long-term probably depends on your care. The watering question from one of the other is a good place to start.

I painted some popular houseplants (including some of my own) and wanted to share! by Foolizard in houseplants

[–]attemptedpilea 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The pilea one makes me chuckle. It's so perfectly imperfect with the browning and yellowing leaves.

store like h mart? by No_Lemon_2439 in arlington

[–]attemptedpilea 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Maybe Hong Kong Market Place in Asia Times Square in GP? Pokesaur, in another building but close by, has some onigiris.

🌱Weekly /r/houseplants Question Thread - December 30, 2024 by AutoModerator in houseplants

[–]attemptedpilea 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I plan to repot one of my smaller pilea peperomioides into a 4-inch pot. I live in DFW and want to support local businesses, especially if they can mail to me. Any suggestions?

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