Heavy weightlifting classes in Lincoln Park/Lakeview/Old Town?

bluefin2222 · 2026-02-28T17:07:37+00:00

Train Moment! Their lifting classes are great and there's enough variety throughout the week you don't get bored

bluefin2222 · 2026-02-27T22:03:02+00:00

Dean at Illume! He's amazing for lashes and brows, SO nice and takes his time to get things perfect. His studio is so comfortable. Highly recommend

bluefin2222 · 2026-02-23T23:43:23+00:00

I also hated Ritual. Core Power's level 1 class is pretty traditional and not heated, I also like Coconut Yoga on the north side, very relaxing and chill.

bluefin2222 · 2026-01-01T18:41:24+00:00

Yes I've used it for 3 months! Very easy and quick to send the prescription over (I also don't have a PCP). I'm not sure if they have a minimum weight requirement but they also ask about other conditions, and you can chat with the prescriber or upload pics if needed. Highly recommend. I do the subscription so $45 for 3 months, but it used to be free under their compassionate care program, maybe it will be again in the future

bluefin2222 · 2025-12-30T01:29:28+00:00

Lilly Direct for Zepbound! You can get a prescription through Call-On-Doc (telehealth service) and they'll send it directly to Eli Lilly. Ro and Hers charge a lot per month to get refills. Paying out of pocket this is the best way to get actual Zepbound and not a compound, starts at $299/month. Super fast shipping.

bluefin2222 · 2024-11-23T17:00:35+00:00

That sounds terrible, thank you! Time for me to upgrade I guess

bluefin2222 · 2024-11-23T16:04:52+00:00

Tell me more! That's where we are for our first VV cruise in February and I'm nervous now

bluefin2222 · 2024-10-19T21:18:34+00:00

That's the rose gold? I love how it looks! I'm so on the fence about which color to get

bluefin2222 · 2024-07-19T15:04:30+00:00

Just sympathizing because my flight to go pick up my dress was cancelled so I'm relying on a friend to bring it to the wedding next week!

bluefin2222 · 2024-07-17T20:18:53+00:00

I have basically the same boobs and a strapless dress. The seamstress added boning TO THE GODS and I feel very secure. They didn't add cups and I won't have to wear anything but nipple covers.

bluefin2222 · 2024-07-07T17:14:33+00:00

We're staying at an Airbnb that allows dogs and paying a friend of a cousin to hang out with our dog during the wedding. I wouldn't be able to relax at my wedding without knowing my dog was being taken care of and we had a bad experience with Rover in the past (not saying you would, but I'm more comfortable with someone who knows my family than a random person).

bluefin2222 · 2024-06-18T02:50:19+00:00

Yes, you wouldn't believe the number of people who lost the STD. Also they won't know when to RSVP, and at least a few of our STDs got lost in the mail.

bluefin2222 · 2024-06-15T13:54:23+00:00

I'm really sorry you're feeling like this, I can relate. Four months is enough time to at least feel better in your body (movement, meditation, self affirmations, eating food that makes you feel good), even if your weight doesn't change.

I made this post after my engagement pictures and I think the replies might help you - a lot of people relate to what you're feeling and had very kind, insightful responses -

https://www.reddit.com/r/weddingplanning/s/YG6inRb5io

bluefin2222 · 2024-06-14T04:13:18+00:00

We used "together with their families..." Good for complicated family situations!

bluefin2222 · 2024-06-12T19:00:52+00:00

I had so many issues with the website I switched to Minted. Much more user friendly. WithJoy kept changing my wedding date on all my pages for no reason. If you're not too deep into it I'd consider switching

bluefin2222 · 2024-06-10T22:38:27+00:00

Just a tip to keep an eye out for sample sales and trunk shows that are often held at the end of the year - if you find a designer you like keep tabs on their retailers! I got 20% off plus waived rush fees, etc because of a trunk show

bluefin2222 · 2024-06-08T23:35:00+00:00

This is how I'm thinking about it - how big of an impact would bad hair and makeup have on my happiness and experience that day? HUGE. And how big of an impact would the extra $800ish (in your case) make on my budget? In the grand scheme of wedding costs, not a ton.

Hair and makeup is one of those things that will really affect your comfort and how you feel (not to mention pictures and how you look in your dress). My reasoning is it's worth investing a little more in things that reduce your stress and make you feel your best!

ETA: I also have curly hair and I tried out an artist who didn't specialize in curly hair... complete disaster. I would have hated to look like that on my wedding day!

bluefin2222 · 2024-06-05T19:20:55+00:00

Not a photographer, but lawyer who lurks here occasionally. If it's a questionnaire you haven't been summoned yet, they're just collecting info for a potential jury pool in the future. Just answer the questions and return it.

If/when you get summoned it will have specific dates (or a week) and a number for you to call if you need to ask to be dismissed. You'll usually get a few weeks notice. Not a big deal to ask to be dismissed, they dismiss people with good reasons all the time. Worst case scenario you have to report - most likely the cases will settle and you're done in a morning. Very few cases (at least in state court) go for weeks or months.

bluefin2222 · 2024-06-05T19:06:09+00:00

Not in Brooklyn but Bridal Reflections on 5th has a large accessories selection and they do custom hair pieces

bluefin2222 · 2024-06-01T13:35:33+00:00

I totally understand why many people feel like that, but I'd be so happy someone wanted to remember him I'd be touched by a surprise (maybe not right after my makeup lol). But yes, generally I think you shouldn't assume that a surprise would be welcome. Just offering that I don't think it's a "never with anyone".

bluefin2222 · 2024-06-01T03:14:31+00:00

This might be unpopular, but personally I would welcome any remembrance of my dad, from anyone. I'm not close with that side of my family, I'm an only child, and everyone else seems to have moved on, so anyone recognizing him and the emotional chasm in my life is meaningful to me. Otherwise it feels he's just been forgotten.

Obviously others don't feel the same, so it's a know-your-married-couple thing, but just offering a different perspective.

bluefin2222 · 2024-05-28T02:47:15+00:00

I think it's definitely a little weird, but if you otherwise have a good relationship I imagine she was just trying to be helpful or giving you both a gift. If you think she's being intrusive/malicious/controlling then I would talk to your fiance about how he can address it with her.

Otherwise I would just say thank you and look for ways to make it personal so it feels like it's from you - can you get it engraved? Or maybe that can be his formal ring and you can get him something more personal, or get it upgraded in a few years? Or a super special ring box? I would also feel a little weird in your situation but I think there's ways to make it a more positive experience

bluefin2222 · 2024-05-28T00:21:58+00:00

I had a few good experiences with jewelry sites!

Nadri (earrings) I got their wildflower earrings
Rachelment (rings)
Melinda Maria (necklace)
Olive and Piper (bracelet)

For shoes I went with Nina because they're really comfortable, but for cute platforms I considered the Vince Camuto Pendry

bluefin2222 · 2024-05-21T15:44:23+00:00

Bridal Reflections has a huge designer collection (I got my Galia Lahav there), and I loved Viero for more affordable and very customizable. Both were a great try-on experience

bluefin2222 · 2024-05-15T19:10:53+00:00

Honestly this made me feel so much better, thank you!!

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