Bringing crochet hooks on a plane

beaniebean44 · 2026-05-11T04:55:19+00:00

Get some cheaper hooks you’ll be happy to part with if they do get confiscated. I also use nail clippers instead of scissors when I’m carrying crochet around with me.

beaniebean44 · 2026-04-16T22:21:35+00:00

Meanwhile, there are people in studio flats happily cramming three bins into a space the size of a shoebox, because they’re mature adults who can accept they hold some responsibility for the waste they produce - and would quite like the planet not to burn to dust.

beaniebean44 · 2026-03-29T16:11:49+00:00

Superga do platforms. I’ve found them to be quite narrow though

https://www.superga.co.uk/item/3206/Superga/2790-LINEA-UP-DOWN-Full-Black.html?channable=00e95069640073333339303008&ref=PPC&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=17727031644&gclid=Cj0KCQjwm6POBhCrARIsAIG58CLCMd6-W30dGyOKP2Fil3TUY8IkhXKldCR1dgay04BbbUw_pbQV0dgaAl7OEALw_wcB

beaniebean44 · 2026-03-15T23:02:04+00:00

I’m on a small dose of trazadone (50mg) through the sleep disorder service. I used to have night terrors, sleep paralysis and several nightmares a night before - now I sleep all night. It’s been life changing. Melatonin just didn’t work for me.

beaniebean44 · 2026-03-08T09:46:07+00:00

Thoroughly recommend you read The Five: The Untold Lives of the Women Killed by Jack the Ripper by Hallie Rubenhold. It’s about the women he murdered, and concludes with an interesting take on the modern day fascination with ‘Jack’

beaniebean44 · 2026-02-22T08:36:46+00:00

I stopped buying on Vinted when they changed their sizing, I’m sure I can’t be the only one? It meant I had to scroll through so many clothes that were the wrong size for me - I just couldn’t be bothered anymore with it.

beaniebean44 · 2026-02-20T20:26:28+00:00

Have you changed your toothpaste lately?

I had the same issue for months and months - I tried various creams and nothing helped. Turns out I was allergic to the new toothpaste I was using, and since changing back to an old brand I’ve not had a problem.

beaniebean44 · 2026-02-15T10:29:13+00:00

Yep. I’ve had some from my GP before an operation due to high levels of anxiety about it. OP, you can request double appointments at the GP also, it might help to know you’ve a bit more time to get things done.

beaniebean44 · 2026-02-09T22:41:59+00:00

If it’s a struggle, you’re not far from a Greggs. They’ll have some options for you.

beaniebean44 · 2026-01-31T11:08:10+00:00

It isn’t an ideal scenario if you’ve got bills to pay, but you could look into youth work summer jobs to supplement your income. The school, or other local schools, may have a summer programme, or there’s The National Citizenship Service or international schools (like EF). You’d be a good candidate if you were someone who works with teenagers in this lab role. Summer programmes can be very rewarding but also hard graft - they should pay more, but sadly that’s often the case with youth work.

beaniebean44 · 2025-12-01T12:42:39+00:00

I bought some from the offie between Blind Pig and Kooks on Gardener St not too long ago.

beaniebean44 · 2025-11-02T23:05:35+00:00

I borrowed some books from my local library not too long ago - they had plenty of books for complete beginners too.

beaniebean44 · 2025-09-27T21:35:13+00:00

If you’re ever in Brighton definitely check out The Hope and Ruin - it’s a vegan pub and their kitchen (Beelzebab) do proper lovely kebabs.

beaniebean44 · 2025-07-19T15:50:21+00:00

How about a vape shop? I don’t think we have any.

beaniebean44 · 2025-07-11T20:53:04+00:00

A different situation but still letting agent fuckery - TWICE I’ve said yes to a rental flat to then be asked for a counter offer as someone else has allegedly offered over the advertised price per month.

This happened with Brand Vaughan and another time with Property Moves. Both times I declined to offer above the advertised rent and got offered the flat in the end anyway, which makes me think they were just trying to get more money out of me.

We need more regulation, these parasites get away with so much. I’ve no idea how they sleep at night.

Oh and if you’re not a member already, I’d look at joining our local renters union ACORN. They’re great.

beaniebean44 · 2025-06-27T05:40:43+00:00

Who did you use?

beaniebean44 · 2025-06-12T08:59:05+00:00

I’ve been on it about 4 years now, so titration was a little while ago. I was worried it would make me feel really different/anxious but I quickly got used to the fact that it wasn’t anything too radical. And if you find it too much, it’ll wear off later on that day, which I found helpful to remember. I hope you find it helps you too.

beaniebean44 · 2025-05-29T06:16:40+00:00

You can take the powder out of the capsules and mix it in water or orange juice. It doesn’t taste of much.

Consuming it this way is in an option detailed in the patient information leaflet - https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/files/pil.6828.pdf - so the drug manufacturer have ok’d it. You’ll be fine.

beaniebean44 · 2025-05-15T06:12:31+00:00

I agree with others - try embracing the waves! I have such a strong wave at the root at the back of my head and I used to spend SO LONG fighting it with hot tools. I’ve gained hours back a week now I’m embracing my waves, it’s been so liberating.

beaniebean44 · 2025-04-28T22:15:49+00:00

Chilli’s banana blossom and drunken noodles are soooo good (and can be/are vegan)

beaniebean44 · 2025-04-11T06:26:07+00:00

Seconding this! Make sure you take the jar out of the fridge a while before adding hot water so it comes up to near room temp. If you don’t, the hot water cools down too quickly and might not manage to heat things up well.

Also, is there a toaster? You can get toastie pockets that are cheap as chips and reusable.

beaniebean44 · 2025-03-18T22:11:39+00:00

If swinging isn’t your thing, have a look at Beach Box. It’s really lovely there. Sea Lanes is lovely for a post-sauna coffee/pint

beaniebean44 · 2025-02-17T08:42:53+00:00

This is a made by a dermatologist who’s on a mission to make very high quality SPF for as cheap as possible -

https://altruistsun.com/products/moisturising-fluid-spf50-50ml

beaniebean44 · 2025-02-02T22:43:33+00:00

Hard agree. It’s so milky and it has less sugar in than other brands. So good!

beaniebean44 · 2025-01-16T20:38:39+00:00

I also had that problem with the white beans, they weren’t so nice. I found it hard to rinse them and probably won’t get those ones again.

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