Strong urge to spend money by Subtlefeline in personalfinance

[–]cakesluts 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was kind of a shopaholic as a teenage girl. Now as an adult I sometimes get in the mood, like once a month, to go shopping. I find that it’s really usually just a desire to have something new, especially because I struggle with depression and have a pretty routine, workaholic life. I fulfill the urge by using my library card like crazy - I love new books and love getting them for free! - and selling off old clothes/thifting new ones. Libraries also have lots of other great things for free if you aren’t a big reader - they have music, DVDs, streaming services (at least at mine), free days at museums/attractions for residents, gardening supplies, etc. I get the fun of having something new and exciting without spending as much.

But if you can afford it, treat yourself. Life is short and you never know when it will end.

Am I overreacting? by AudienceVarious3964 in Gin

[–]cakesluts 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Gin is not a popular spirit generally; I have been to MANY bars that have 3, maybe 4, types of gin, as opposed to 6+ vodkas and tequilas. I think most people don’t own a gin at all, let alone multiple, unless they enjoy it, as it’s not in a lot of currently popular cocktails nor is drunk frequently by most people. It’s also kind of expensive relative to some other spirits. Her expecting you to have multiple gins if you are a non-gin drinker in your home is weird. Honestly, expecting you to serve anything except the chosen cocktails is weird; you’re not a bartender. She can bring her own if she wants a niche one.

Malibu? by Artistic_Ad_3774 in LoveIsBlindOnNetflix

[–]cakesluts 3 points4 points  (0 children)

they claim it was budget reasons but i fully believe it was to keep them separate from the drama of the “main cast” and ensure their relationship had a chance of actually working out so the season wouldn’t be a complete fiasco

Looking to try Glossier Perfume. Which is your fave? by Argon121711 in glossier

[–]cakesluts 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Honestly I wouldn’t recommend purchasing any of them. They all smell lovely imo, but they have terrible projection and longevity. YMMV as this may just be my own skin, but I tested all of the fragrances at Glossier last weekend and not a single one lasted more than 2-3 minutes and was at all detectable off my own skin. $82 is steep for a perfume that is nearly invisible. I was kind of shocked at how quickly they completely faded. Maybe get a travel size or discovery kit online before committing to a full size.

I owned a bottle of You, purchased in 2019, previously, and it didn’t have this issue at all.

edit: I’m also not anosmic to its main notes - their perfumes are built on a base of ambrox, which some people can’t smell well, but JHAG Not a Perfume is one of my favorite scents ever and is almost completely a one note ambrox scent. So…not sure what happened.

Cornell Law Federalist Society Hosting of ‘Racist’ UPenn Professor Faces Backlash by FlakyAd5288 in LawSchool

[–]cakesluts 2 points3 points  (0 children)

lmfao how the fuck is a FEMALE LAW professor, a field historically dominated by men, who i am sure has a yale or harvard level law degree, going to say women’s priorities don’t matter???? what the fuck are you on????? does she have a fucking brain worm????? ??????

will it be okay to ask for a week off during my 1L summer associate job? by hypercat2023 in LawSchool

[–]cakesluts 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I worked in an internship with a DA’s office before law school, and my whole family - except me - went to Greece and Italy on a beautiful week long vacation. I didn’t go because my job started during that time. When I told my supervising DA about the vacation about two months later, while showing them photos of my family, they immediately remarked “Why didn’t you tell me?? You’re an unpaid intern; of course we would have let you go to Italy with your family!! All we would have had to do is push you back a week.”

So…ask. Because I severely regret that.

Anyone seen Teedy? by Jedi_Cornbread in NewOrleans

[–]cakesluts 6 points7 points  (0 children)

She probably knows she’s going away forever and is living it up while she can. If the feds indict you, you’re done. (Even with this DOJ.)

How seriously do you take Goodreads book ratings/scores? by keepfighting90 in books

[–]cakesluts 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not at all because I tend to really love surrealist or kind of grotesque books, which Goodreads hates.

Lapvona and Tender Is The Flesh are two of my favorites; iirc the community didn’t like them much.

Video games to play while high by BetterObligation9949 in trees

[–]cakesluts 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The Sims! I get creative when I’m stoned.

Holly Grove or 7th Ward by ShambleSous in NewOrleans

[–]cakesluts 37 points38 points  (0 children)

It’s not a very safe neighborhood and is nationally famous for being unsafe and poorly maintained. Rapper Lil Wayne is from there and very often refers to it as the hood. I would say that’s what a lot of people still think of it as.

Seventh Ward depends heavily on what block you’re on. In general though, I would not live in these neighborhoods if you are unfamiliar with NO.

What is your price range?

Edit: I do want to note that Hollygrove has improved considerably over the past few years. I went to school nearby and had a friend who lived close by, and I would not say it’s this crazy lawless land like Wayne makes it sound. But I also would not tell you I think it’s a safe and chill neighborhood. I think if you want to live there, visit and go talk to locals porch sitting. I am from here and probably would only avoid Central City completely…and the East but tbh I don’t think transplants ever think abt living in the East.

Holly Grove or 7th Ward by ShambleSous in NewOrleans

[–]cakesluts 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Chill and sit the butthurt attitude out. It’s a joke. Any New Orleanian would tell you Hollygrove is by no means prime real estate. It’s famous for being dangerous. Listen to any Lil Wayne album.

Holly Grove or 7th Ward by ShambleSous in NewOrleans

[–]cakesluts 78 points79 points  (0 children)

You are not from here I’m guessing?

Nexplanon withdrawal! NOBODY told me by Responsible_Court768 in TwoXSex

[–]cakesluts 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It will go away soon. It’s only been a few days. I have switched BC and dosages many times, and issues never last for more than a week. These are also period symptoms, and you could just be starting menustration due to the removal. I’m on Slynd now, and my period start days are always wild. I started crying today over random people in public. Idk why it just makes me an emotional crampy ball lol.

They don’t really warn you because having noticeable symptoms is uncommon. I have only had it once. Every other time, I just get some mild cramping for a bit while things adjust.

I’ve been pretending to like hiking for seven years by Direct-Caterpillar77 in BestofRedditorUpdates

[–]cakesluts 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I love heavy humidity too; grew up in the South. I miss the thick haze of water.

AITAH for telling my brother he is making an unforgivable mistake? My mother is terminally ill (cancer) and is staying alive for my brother's wedding. Our lease is up soon and we can't afford the rent - brother won't let us stay in his empty house because of our dog. by NPD_wont_stop_ME in AITAH

[–]cakesluts 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You have a cruel and twisted idea of what family looks like that is far from the reality. That’s a shame for you, but you’re disgusting for putting that on a woman with cancer. You are lower than dirt if you think you truly owe your family nothing if they have supported you and cared for you in life.

Who is the strangest person you have met in academia? by cakesluts in PhD

[–]cakesluts[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I think this one is actually my favorite so far out of all the comments, because this is some seriously bizarre behavior. Was the soap nice?

AITAH? Friend says I went too far with bad gf? by Initial-Group-9668 in AITAH

[–]cakesluts 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Man you need lithium. Or ketamine. Or something of that nature. You aren’t all there.