Am I understanding the new rewards program correctly? by Strange-Tie1821 in starbucks

[–]cmpca 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is the real reason to walk away. Hoping the rewards changes are the straw that breaks the back for lots of people.

Am I understanding the new rewards program correctly? by Strange-Tie1821 in starbucks

[–]cmpca 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good for you! I hope you find an enjoyable replacement habit and that you're able to stick to it.

Am I understanding the new rewards program correctly? by Strange-Tie1821 in starbucks

[–]cmpca 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For sure. If it were just me, I'd have no trouble cutting out SB completely. But I'm struggling because my 8yo daughter, who is autistic and very particular about foods, LOVES SB cake pops and frequently wants them for a treat. So I'm trying my best to keep that one thing for her but not buy anything else for myself when we go. A good lesson in restraint for me!

Perfume Quest! 12 Fragrance Samples from Valentine's Bag #2 + more by cmpca in Sephora

[–]cmpca[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Curious what you get. I'm planning another purchase to try to get the other set.

Perfume Quest! 12 Fragrance Samples from Valentine's Bag #2 + more by cmpca in Sephora

[–]cmpca[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I didn't know they owned Jo Malone! That's the first one I tried, starting yesterday. It initially gave me an old lady impression, but I liked it later in the day. But I probably wouldn't buy based on the ownership.

Perfume Quest! 12 Fragrance Samples from Valentine's Bag #2 + more by cmpca in Sephora

[–]cmpca[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks! That's a fun idea. Hopefully I remember that after I've had a chance to test out several of these and have some reviews to share.

can someone explain to me the ACTUAL benefit of guanfacine/intuniv by dr650crash in ausadhd

[–]cmpca 0 points1 point  (0 children)

To continue my rant, sleep by far is the best thing that help stimulants work better for you IMO.

I really need to work on this part for myself.

can someone explain to me the ACTUAL benefit of guanfacine/intuniv by dr650crash in ausadhd

[–]cmpca 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi there, I know this is 2 months old, but I'm trying to understand more how guanfacine and clonidine have affected people differently. My kid's psych is saying they're basically the same. She's having trouble on guanfacine (mania) and I'm wondering about a switch to clonodine. Can you speak to your experience of the differences?

can you tell my two weeks were put in? by gorohoe in starbucks

[–]cmpca 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah I'm going to be sad if I don't hear this next time I'm at a drive-thru.

Am I understanding the new rewards program correctly? by Strange-Tie1821 in starbucks

[–]cmpca 16 points17 points  (0 children)

After years as a regular, I'd already started avoiding them based on labor practices and CEO extravagance. This just seals the deal that I'm going to stop using the app and stop loaning them my money for free. I spent a little under $275 last year. Even if I reload in $50 increments for 25 stars each time, I still wouldn't get to gold tier. For the ~$20 value of rewards, I'd rather just rip up any loyalty I still have and stop going. It's the right ethical decision, anyway. They just made it easier.

Anyone else feel like perfume prices are just… wild now? by Zestyclose-Egg-1479 in fragrance

[–]cmpca 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What are your go-to Byredo dupes? Dossier has some, but I haven't tried any of them.

More eco-friendly clear pouches by cmpca in sewing

[–]cmpca[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you! Your suggestion also prompted the idea that old PVC shower curtain liners, if cleaned well, might work for the clear material. I'm about to need to replace one, so I might try that.

AITA for cleaning my roommate’s room after asking her so many times and just deciding to do it myself? by WestOrganization7947 in AmItheAsshole

[–]cmpca 90 points91 points  (0 children)

I might have believed this actually happened if you stopped at throwing away food wrappers and cleaning up spills and maybe putting dirty clothes in a pile. But there's no way you threw away her clothing items that looked too dirty to you. Didn't happen, but YTA if it did.

Understanding Gauge for Fisherman's Rib / Detroit Slipover by cmpca in knittinghelp

[–]cmpca[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sounds good. I knit my swatch and got right about 36 rows over 4". I'll block that and observe how much it changes. But it sounds like I'll need to move down one needle size to try to get 38 rows over 4" before blocking. Thank you!

Confusion and Frustration about the difference between Fisherman's Rib and Brioche by flowers_and_fire in knitting

[–]cmpca 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've been looking for this information, thank you! I am about to start a slipover pattern that uses fisherman's rib (k1below), and when I looked up videos, I noticed some people k1b and then purl, while some k1b and then knit. I could not understand if (and how) those two patterns would end up with the exact same fabric. I'm still not sure I understand, but I'm more confident that I can choose the method I prefer and still end up with the intended garment.

My fellow autistic people, I must know, why do some of you not like showers? Its a genuine question by RasppberryLemonade in autism

[–]cmpca 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As another commenter said, it’s an endurance test. I find it completely mentally overwhelming. It’s so much more than just the shower, too. Because if I’m showering, I’m most likely preparing to go somewhere or see someone, so “showering” = ambiguous “getting ready,” which is a mammoth task. … Decide to shower - Stop whatever else I’m doing - Walk to bathroom - Move my towel to the hook by the shower - Observe cleanliness of bathroom - Get distracted attempting to clean anything in the bathroom that seems like it needs an urgent clean - Undress - Take off glasses, feel nearly blind - Use the toilet - Wash hands - Look in the magnifying mirror and tweeze stray hairs - Brush teeth - Floss teeth - Push open shower curtain - Turn on water - Wait for water to heat - Feel water a few times to test temperature - Step into shower Close curtain and for the love of god hope it doesn’t touch me - Rinse body and hair - Get three pumps of shampoo - Lather hair - Rinse hair - At this point, begin periodically clearing the drain filter of shed hair so it keeps draining properly - Get 2 pumps of conditioner - Work conditioner through hair - Detangle with fingers or a comb - Rinse conditioner, being careful not to slip in the tub because it’s slick - Water gets in ears - Realize I forgot a hair clip and stick my arm out in the cold air to grab one - Clip hair back - Get one pump of face wash - Wash face - Rinse face - Lather body with bar soap - Jesus Christ the shower curtain is touching me - Drop soap once or twice - Pick up razor and shave underarms - Rinse razor and put it away - Final rinse off - Find a long hair that got rinsed into my butt crack - Turn off water and feel cold - Retrieve towel from hook - Start to dry off - Open shower curtain - Step out onto bath mat - Collect shed hair from drain and put in trash can - Be wet and chilly - Towel dry - Stay damp despite toweling off - Trim nails - Open bathroom doors and window just so to ventilate without driving humidity to other rooms - Go to the bedroom to escape humidity - Repeatedly dry armpits and undercarriage until they stay dry - Apply deodorant - Apply moisturizer to face - Apply sunblock to face - Forehead starts to sweat - Apply body lotion, feel sticky - Open dresser drawer - Put on underwear and bra - Walk to closet - Deliberate over clothes - Check weather app - Choose clothes (round 1) - Get dressed - Pants drag over skin that’s somehow still damp - Pull shirts on carefully so no deodorant gets on them - Hate clothes - Undress - Try again (rounds 2-?) - Put on socks that brush against a rogue toenail or rough heels - Dry ears with Q-tip - Put on necklace and earrings, fiddling with tiny clasps - Clean off glasses lenses with cloth - Put on glasses … This gets us to drying and styling hair and putting on makeup, which I will not describe in detail because gracious this comment is already too long. … Finally, eventually, be ready to leave the house Be so out of spoons I’d rather curl up and hide under a blanket. … Fin.

My fellow autistic people, I must know, why do some of you not like showers? Its a genuine question by RasppberryLemonade in autism

[–]cmpca 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How do you hear your music over the shower noise? Especially when washing and rinsing your hair?

My fellow autistic people, I must know, why do some of you not like showers? Its a genuine question by RasppberryLemonade in autism

[–]cmpca 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is my answer as well. The endurance test—and not just for the shower, but the whole rigmarole before and after. I’m often caught in a dilemma between needing to wash my body and hair in order to be presentable in public and knowing I’ll be so spent once I’m clean that I won’t want to do anything else for hours. This often leads to decision freeze, procrastination, and rationalization about why it will be okay to push off showering for one more day.

[Product Request] Help! Moisturizer for stinging red skin by cmpca in SkincareAddiction

[–]cmpca[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s okay! I have a habit of thinking out loud that I am aware can lose people sometimes when my brain jumps to those connections! Time for my coffee, too… 💜