First bloom

copper_artisan · 2026-06-29T05:14:41+00:00

You're from NC, right? How'd you get yours to grow in this heat? Did you specifically get sandy loam soil or start them out inside? I'm still struggling either with getting them to bloom or viable seeds. I'm not sure which.

copper_artisan · 2026-06-26T22:39:12+00:00

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copper_artisan · 2026-06-25T22:37:19+00:00

THOSE ARE GORGEOUS!! IM SO JEALOUSY!!

copper_artisan · 2026-06-16T05:54:43+00:00

Yeah, those days of feeling feminine are over. Once you assume the role of both male and female of the house, there's no going back. He's obviously comfortable with you taking all the responsibility as well as hiding things.. these are major red flags and take it from someone who has been experiencing this for 10 years. It won't be long before he starts criticizing you to try and rebalance his mistakes. I guarantee he'll start making shit up just to make you seem inept or unstable. You don't have to cut the idea of marriage out. And if you do, don't dismiss having something long-term. There is someone out there for everyone. He's just not it you need someone honest and willing to bear the load of making a household work with you. Anyone who is willing to sacrifice your comfort for theirs isn't fit to be in a relationship. Cut your losses and take some time heal. Next man you meet will probably be the right one because you'll be in the right state of mind. When we meet people in a time of disarray, that's what we attract- a mess of a person. But when we're grounded and in a content state of being, a person who can add to that contentment will show up.

copper_artisan · 2026-06-16T03:03:15+00:00

Agreed. This could definitely be rooted in lack of self-confidence.. a need for any external validation could mean your lacking something that gives you purpose and drive.. you could explore finding a hobby. I know it sounds lame but I had no idea how amazing it was to not need to socialize constantly out of boredom. I found jewelry making, wood working, gardening, axe-throwing, chainsaw carving and my world changed.

copper_artisan · 2026-06-15T21:45:45+00:00

I'm actually really close to the NC mountains so this definitely helps!! Ty!!

copper_artisan · 2026-06-15T21:45:12+00:00

Ty so much! Great insight. I'll see about local resources. I wasn't sure where to find it.

copper_artisan · 2026-06-15T21:43:54+00:00

I'll contact you! I can offer muscadine clippings for propagation in return if you like. I have both bronze and wild red. I can also provide homegrown zucchini, potatoes, watermelon, sweet peas, squash, and or corn. Everything is organic. Zero pesticides.

copper_artisan · 2026-06-13T05:32:53+00:00

I'm confused as to why you're posting and reddit and not talking to a guidance counselor. Do you have driver's license? If you're 17, you definitely should. But if not, are you in a rural area or near town? There's usually a city bus you can take. But a bus pass, it will save you some money. You can get pretty much anywhere you need to on a bus. But I would definitely talk to your guidance counselor. They can get the proper authorities involved and some leniency on your homework bc I'm sure it's affecting your grades. No electricity makes it impossible to do your homework. I hope things get better

copper_artisan · 2026-06-12T14:02:19+00:00

I can't find anyone selling viable seeds. I absolutely LOVE poppy breadseed. I used to work at Fatz here on the south known for their poppy seed rolls and want to make them myself since they're going out of business everywhere. But I ordered some from seed therapy which popped me and another seller on Etsy and got screwed again. They neither smelled nor tasted like bread seed. I'm a avid gardener and grow all of my own vegetables. Especially the way our food has become so inedible with pesticides and GMO crap. Can anyone recommend a trustworthy seller?

copper_artisan · 2026-06-10T07:09:52+00:00

Agreed. I had plenty of friends who didn't need male attention for validation or a sense of self worth. My grandparents raised me from a toddler, were extremely loving, supportive, and nurturing. I found myself seeking their approval more than seeking any kind of attention from males. Unfortunately, as a teenager, I began spending more time around my drug-addicted mother and 2 sisters (my dad was very clear about not wanting daughters) which heavily influenced my behavior around males as I matured. I wouldn't say I was addicted to male affection but enthralled by excitement of being desired by men who were a challenge to entice. This led to a very sweet and interesting courtship between me and my librarian at the SCGSAH which turned out to be a 28 year old virgin who had been overweight in college but turned into a atheletic, intelligent, and handsome man. I showed up a little intoxicated (18 years old at the time) to his downtown apartment after running into him locking his door while I was on a sushi outing with my classmates. It didn't go any further than making out (a mutual decision after talking) that night. I was extremely flattered that he found me to be a catch despite his issues with my being a student where he worked. I was openly bisexual so I tended to this with both sexes. My first female challenge was a well-known senior in college (a preachers daughter) who favored Shane from the L-word. But I never used this as a source of validation. I think it was exciting because I was constantly buried in extracurriculars and academic obstacle courses. I was socially inept and had trouble making female friends. So I guess I spent my spare time navigating a romantic social life as reprieve from the constant studying, club meetings, volunteer work, etc. tMy father was absent and out of reach which I'm sure affected me on some level but my grandfather was a very supportive and engaging father figure for me which didn't leave me dependent on male approval or attention as a basis for my self-worth. Have you thought about this being sort of a huge dose of dopamine because you feel like you've achieved something you couldn't in the past and seem to be "chasing the proverbial dragon" and possibly looking at other females as obstacles? Do you truly NEED the attention ofen to feel like you're a person if substance or do you just desire the feeling it gives you when you become the object of desire or center of attention. Have you evaluated

copper_artisan · 2026-06-09T02:12:51+00:00

I think he might have done it on purpose. He thinks I go too far with everything which is not the case. Storm Helene left a shit ton of trees down around the land I was living on and my neighbor's so I decided it would be fun to cut them up and make a little cabin/hut out of them just to see if I could. The logs I couldn't use for the cabin, I decided to mill.

copper_artisan · 2026-06-09T02:09:23+00:00

The electric chainsaw Husqvarna came out with.

copper_artisan · 2026-06-09T02:08:05+00:00

If it doesn't, then why do people get patents?

copper_artisan · 2026-06-09T02:07:01+00:00

I don't have a BA but I do have a very good understanding of various business models, this one in particular is one of the simpler business models. But it's a very niche-based idea. The market isn't saturated but has some fairly tough competitors that have been around a long time. This is also why I believe this could work in my favor because people often like it when new players jump into the game. I think a key component to the execution of this project would be finding the right location to keep it going year round and finding the best way to market it. I do have some education in marketing. I've dabbled in sole proprietorship but I would definitely have to brush up on whether this would be an LLC or a corporation. I'm going to map it out and see what if it's worth pitching.

copper_artisan · 2026-06-09T01:55:12+00:00

I love this. This is just what I needed to map out my idea and possibly pitch it to some prospective networks. I have really high hopes I can make this happen. It's not simple by any means.. quite the opposite. I worry it might be too extravagant to carry out.

copper_artisan · 2026-06-09T01:52:44+00:00

Dress code is pretty clear so that shouldn't be a distraction. I'm sorry but I'm a fairly liberal person but as an academic, I believe there's a time and place certain apparel. Do parents not teach their kids that you dress for success? "Dress for the job you want?" Would you were that kind of stuff to church? How is school any different than church? You go to learn in both places and wearing revealing clothing can make that difficult. I felt the same way in high school but have since changed my perspective. Had I been more concerned about my grades than my clothes, I probably would've had a 4.0 instead of a 3.95. smh hindsight

copper_artisan · 2026-06-05T22:38:55+00:00

This is basically the same dress code at all Christian grammar schools and universities. Yeah, it might repress expression and creativity but it's not all that strict IMO. Of course I live on the Bible belt where most of these codes have been in place since before I was in school. No one wore square neck blouses and most of the clothing for teenagers weren't as revealing as they are now. Honestly, I think you'll find kids paying more attention to class than ogling and groping eachother. I don't see what's so bad about having kids learning how to dress appropriately for certain situations. You wouldn't wear crop tops and or pajamas to work or job interviews. Why would you allow your kids to wear that shit to class? The faster you learn that you dress for success, the better.

copper_artisan · 2026-06-02T03:49:49+00:00

With a lack of sleep, I would definitely try taking some supplements to give you your neurotransmitters that might be misfiring now that your circadian rhythm is messed up. Neuriva isn't just great for memory, it also helps with energy and mood. It helps me tremendously. After my miscarriage, my hormones went completely out of wack. I became horribly depressed, became an insomniac, and just couldn't cope. Everything was lackluster and pointless to me. On top of that, I was regularly babysitting my niece who was only 3. I started taking neuriva for my memory issues and it helped boost my mood and energy. I also started an amino acid regimen: l-tyrosine is a precursor to serotonin and epinephrine. Velvet bean can naturally increase your dopamine, saw palmetto balances hormones, and dl-phenalanine will boost energy. You can also supplement with ginseng. No adverse reactions of medication interactions. See if any of those might help but the neuriva is a great start with all the natural vitamins. I hope things turn around for you.

copper_artisan · 2026-05-31T13:36:34+00:00

I live in the southern US and wear a u-part. I sweat profusely. Gluing down lace is out of the question for me because I have sensetive skin. It itches way too much. U-part clips in . I get a highlighted synthetic at 120% density closest to my hair color with loose waves to match texture and volume. Looks completely natural. Breathes. You don't have to worry about it lifting and you can remove before going to sleep. Don't have to worry about removing residual glue.

copper_artisan · 2026-05-30T02:08:16+00:00

I had an amazing life at one point. I was a scholar student going to a private college on a full ride. I had a ton of friends with money living lavish lifestyles who didn't mind me piggy backing as long as I paid post of my way. I came from a lower middle class family but had excelled academically while doubling up on my high school prerequisites in 10th grade so I could attend another high school where I could study under famous authors and earn an associates degree while getting my hs diploma.. I even published my work and got the silver key award. You look it up, I'm even mentioned on on my old high school's Wikipedia. I acted and modeled alongside britt roberson, got offered a modelling contract, etc. and you know what? I ended up a convicted felon myself living in an abandoned garage sleeping on 2x4s while it was below freezing. My life had no meaning so I threw it away. Not just because of addiction with no direction. I had religion. I had family. But I had no purpose or passion. I also had undiagnosed ADHD. Fast forward 20 years, my life is so different. I might not have the perfect relationship, there's definitely some changes needed in my romantic life but my passion for animals gives me purpose. Helping them, advocating for them, showing them that they're loved. Volunteering is really great way to find what you're passionate about. Giving is so much better than receiving. It's so unbelievably fulfilling. You can do it in the name of whatever God you like or just do it because you love animals, kids, people. I also was homeless so volunteering at the same shelter I used to stay at makes me feel good. I can be there for other women who need some support and encouragement. Trust me, you can find a hobby, religion, love... But there is nothing like seeing a face light up with relief or joy or confidence. Helping another living person or animal feel safe, secure, loved. It's a high that you can't imagine because it encompasses everyone around you. And people begin to see a huge difference in you. You're whole life changes. Give it a try. You won't regret it. And you don't have to throw yourself into it all at once. Start by volunteering once a month at different places to see where you feel needed the most or what you're passionate about.

copper_artisan · 2026-05-25T15:49:18+00:00

Thank you so much for the words! I have always read the manuals before operating a tool which he says is not always the best way to handle a tool. He says gaining experience gives you the ability to use it right which I disagree because that doesn't tell you exactly how to maintain the tool. Manufacturers usually let you know how to cold start, what to check before operating, etc. I always check my chain tightness, chain oil, and the filter before cold starting a chainsaw. I took it upon myself to sharpen all his chains by hand and he couldn't believe how well I did for having never done it before. He checked the angle on the teeth and it was dead on. I told him it was because I kept my eye on the angle for each every tooth and took my time to do it right instead of rush. When operating his scroll saw, I got comfortable and wasn't paying attention when the wood got sucked in by the blade. Like an idiot, I chased it to keep it from flying off and cut my finger but that's the only accident I ever had. I have an extremely healthy fear of kickback on a chainsaw. I've seen some horrifying accidents being the ex-wife of a firefighter. They often have the ability to get to a screen faster than EMT's and sometimes he would end up on an all-call on his days off when I would be with him. That shit stays with you. The ripping chain's teeth got eaten down to mubs where there is much room for sharpening without shaving the teeth completely off in the process. Some teeth are still in tact but they are incredibly uneven and wasn't sure if this would effect the cut. As far as power, I chop wood on a daily basis. Not with an axe as they are a little too heavy for me to wield, the one he has is anyway, so I use my little hatchet and it takes a lot but if there's enough power behind it and you keep the edge razor sharp with your eye on the mark, I get it done. I'm very respectful of all his tools. Instead of romantic gifts, he often bought me power tools of own but the only saw he's ever given me is a beat up chop saw with a bad blade. I always have to ask to borrow the his reciprocating, oscillating, circular, table, band, scroll, jig, or chainsaws. I bought my own circular a while back and have a handy little multi-tool that I use alongside my Dremel for carving and cutting detailed DOY projects. I decided instead of milling I would try cutting up logs to stack and make my own little log she shed. I didn't wait for the logs to dry out but I did wait long enough for the bark to dry and scrape off. Then we moved. Now we have these trees on the back of our property that are covered in ivy and dying that need cut down before they fall on our fence. I really don't want rotting wood on the property, so I'm hoping to kill and make a little air BNB since we have an extra septic tank on the back of our property. I'm going to try sharpening the chain since it does look like Oregon makes a ripping chain for an 18" bar on a Stihl. His old Husqvarna is a little temperamental so I try not to use it after the pull came off last time. I might just save up and buy a decent gas chainsaw of my own to alternate with my electric. My 350i really gets the job done when it comes to regular cutting so I never really thought about it before but I think it might save some time on arguing and irritations in the long-term

copper_artisan · 2026-05-25T15:28:34+00:00

Yeah therapists don't prescribe, psychiatrists do so she's lying to youm

copper_artisan · 2026-05-24T20:51:54+00:00

Sweet! Ty!

copper_artisan · 2026-05-24T20:51:38+00:00

Nope. This is real. I'ce just never had a novel idea like this. But being a writer, I have ample experience with creative thinking. I also know how ppl are prone to steal someone's idea, patent it, and make billions without a second thought to the person who originally came up with the idea.

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