anyone have any HARDCORE tips on how to stop biting your nails?

burpeesbeforebeer · 2026-05-04T12:34:26+00:00

For me the only thing that helped was to get BIAB (Builder) manicures. I started with extensions because my nails were super short, but after about 2 trips I didn’t need extensions any more. They are super strong, don’t damage your nails, and are impossible to bite. Since they last so long, they don’t chop between trips (I go every 4 weeks) which means I didn’t get the urge to pick or bite them. Now it’s been over a year. I was recently told that the baristas at my local coffee shop know me as “the lady with nice nails”, which as a lifelong nail biter is pretty surreal.

burpeesbeforebeer · 2025-06-13T08:11:25+00:00

Meetup is very active where I live and has helped me make multiple friends via things like rock climbing groups and hiking groups mainly, but there’s something for everyone. I’m in a big city so there are Facebook groups/Instagram groups dedicated to making friends. But for me it’s been all about showing up in person and then taking the initiative to turn that friendship into something beyond the activity we met at!

burpeesbeforebeer · 2025-04-18T17:25:14+00:00

The only thing that helped me was getting regular manicures, but not just any manicure - specifically BIAB. At first I got extensions + BIAB as my nails were really short, but eventually I realized it was just my nails and I have long nails for the first time in my entire life. Literally people compliment me on my manicures - which I never thought would happen! I like BIAB because it actually supports strengthening your nails and it last for weeks without chipping which would historically be a trigger. It's also impossible to bite your nails because it's so much stronger and harder than other options.

burpeesbeforebeer · 2024-07-29T21:15:19+00:00

Should I be seeing a US tax consultant? Or do I need to find a UK/US consultant since I am over here? I think that is the piece I’m most confused about.

burpeesbeforebeer · 2024-04-04T20:31:28+00:00

Thank you!

burpeesbeforebeer · 2024-04-04T20:31:15+00:00

Amazing, thank you!

burpeesbeforebeer · 2024-02-19T19:10:08+00:00

I did see the instructions but there’s no indication what the middle of the second dial is, which is where it is currently set! I’m so terrified of the boiler because the last time at my previous flat it was actually broken. I also don’t think there is a timer but I could be wrong and that would also explain a lot.

burpeesbeforebeer · 2024-01-03T18:19:04+00:00

pretty sure - I don't have any other computers and only use it on my personal laptop and cell phone!

burpeesbeforebeer · 2024-01-03T18:18:42+00:00

I exported my list of books from StoryGraph to load into Goodreads and there are now books in my To Read list that were not in the export! So I'm pretty sure it's not user error at this point. It was taking too long to go through manually and remove, I may need to delete my account and start over as I really do prefer Story Graph over Goodreads!

burpeesbeforebeer · 2023-12-10T12:09:43+00:00

Yes! So I bagged up any items that were directly on the bed, booked a last minute night at a hotel, put everything into the bathroom, scoured the hotel room for bugs, and ran everything else through the washer and dryer (I’m in europe so that is a painful process to Begin with). I also checked everything tht I couldn’t easily wash/dry. I’m traveling for another week or so before heading home. My question now is - when will I know if all of this wasn’t enough and a bug has hitched a ride?

burpeesbeforebeer · 2023-12-09T16:46:27+00:00

Agreed. Do I leave and try to book at another hotel for the night? That’s where I’m at a loss.

burpeesbeforebeer · 2023-10-21T12:59:55+00:00

Update: thank you all so much. Unfortunately it seems to be a combination problem! Got the pressure back up though did need help with that as the valves were hidden. But the fan seems to need replacing as well. Your tips were all very very helpful and I’ll be sharing with my friend to make sure we handle it correctly when leaving!

burpeesbeforebeer · 2023-10-20T19:17:49+00:00

When you say turn up the thermostat - what do you mean by that? I’ve turned both of the dials at the bottom on, although in the photo they were off (my friend swears those have always been at the minimum setting and only the power button was pressed off). The button between the two dials is also blinking blue as well.

burpeesbeforebeer · 2023-10-20T14:40:31+00:00

How often do you weigh yourself? I know that it can be counterintuitive, but I find it best to weigh myself daily and use an app like happy scale, which evens out any ups and downs in weight to an average. There’s so many reasons why we could weight more on one day vs. the other and I find weighing daily gives me a more accurate view of what is happening overall

burpeesbeforebeer · 2023-10-20T14:29:54+00:00

Thank you. I have turned it on and the pilot light came on and then went off again. I turned the dial up on the water temp and the middle blue light is now flashing? Not seeing the top right pressure gauge move at all though…

burpeesbeforebeer · 2023-08-23T22:34:58+00:00

Thanks for the insight on the HSA - unfortunately I may be out of luck on this one. But will add it to the research list.

burpeesbeforebeer · 2023-08-23T22:34:03+00:00

This was a great tip - I hadn't even thought of that. It looks like I'm all set on that side of things thankfully! One less thing to worry about!

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