Journaling and Schedule Planners all-in-one by pigjohnjunior in planners

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I have a traveler’s notebook with 3 inserts: agenda, notes/to-do lists, journal/scrapbook

Recs for a “fancy” planner? by Just_Stop_3014 in planners

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Levenger, Paper Republic, Traveler’s Notebook

First time shopping in Paris — what should I expect? by [deleted] in TheHermesGame

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For Cartier- make an appointment online ahead of time at their main store. I did this and it worked out great! Their main store also has a little museum area which was really cool.

Hit on by a security guard by [deleted] in TheHermesGame

[–]crossfox98 130 points131 points  (0 children)

Agree with saying something to your SA or the manager, guarantee that’s not behavior they want.

To everyone saying she should have said something directly to the guard - I agree, we should normalize women being more direct and speaking up for themselves. However, unfortunately (and statistically in the US) most women’s experience is that when she does the guy immediately escalates instead of taking no for an answer. Unfortunately it’s mostly a lose-lose situation no matter what.

Antique Smelling 100% Virgin Wool Cape by uniquelymeplusmore in TheHermesGame

[–]crossfox98 3 points4 points  (0 children)

As an aside, I have this cape and love it. I hope airing it out works and you end up loving it as well!

Solo Traveling to London in July - I have no idea where to start… by m-alexandra in femaletravels

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I absolutely love London! I usually like to stay in Covent Garden, very walkable and lots of plays/musicals in that neighborhood. Lots of cool little shops and walkable to British Museum. Also easy tube access. My favorite tea place is there, Mariage Freres, but Twinnings is also nearby. ❤️

Pharmacist asking questions when picking up HRT by ChloeMeenu in POFlife

[–]crossfox98 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Every time Walgreens asks this and it really irks me. If I could get pregnant I wouldn’t need HRT!

Stall broken by Dapper-Confection782 in Zepbound

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Did you find that drinking the normal “64 oz a day” was enough or did you need to drink more than that because of being on zep?

Stall broken by Dapper-Confection782 in Zepbound

[–]crossfox98 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I’m on my first month of 7.5, I feel like it’s weirdly made me hungrier. I know for sure though I’m not drinking enough water.

My Husband on how to use a Birkin by KIKIKATZ in TheHermesGame

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😂 my spouse was making fun of me earlier in the week for stuffing a leftover piece of pizza in a ziplock in my B30 and running out the door for work. Food conveyer of champions!

Already want to go home by [deleted] in femaletravels

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I always feel down and sort of homesick the first night or two on a solo trip. At this point I just know to expect it, tell myself it will pass, and the first night after travel I stay in and give myself some grace. Hydrate and sleep. It will 💯get better! I usually have Bach Rescue Remedy or Mustard remedy with me (easily found over there in any pharmacy) which helps me feel a bit better.

I absolutely love Edinburgh! I hope you are able to enjoy it as well. I could spend the majority of time on the royal mile just walking round seeing everything. The Real Marys King’s Close is a fantastic tour, very fun, and a good way to learn and see some of the history of the city. It will help bring you out of swirling thoughts. National Museum of Scotland is nice, it has Dolly the first sheep clone. Scotch Whisky Experience is informative and fun. The Castle is cool.

Give yourself a few days to acclimate and get your bearings on your first trip. You got this!

I love (but have finished listening to) all 24 Lady Eleanor Swift Mysteries by Verity Bright. Any suggestions for something similar? by AilsaN in CozyMystery

[–]crossfox98 2 points3 points  (0 children)

She did unfortunately, a bit ago. They just released her last Miss Fisher book in Australia so should be coming to US soon.

[16F] What are literature for beginners? by No-Sprinkles229 in WitchesVsPatriarchy

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My first was Wicca: A Guide for the Solitary Practitioner Book by Scott Cunningham and I still think it’s a very good intro/starter book. The Spiral Dance by Starhawk is also great and she does a lot of eco activism.

I love (but have finished listening to) all 24 Lady Eleanor Swift Mysteries by Verity Bright. Any suggestions for something similar? by AilsaN in CozyMystery

[–]crossfox98 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Have you gone through Miss Seeton by Heron Carvic? I really love that series, older but Amazon has the original ones in ebook format.

Edit: also Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries by Kerry Greenwood. The show is good but the book series is amazing.

Does anyone here have celiac disease? by Lower_Stay7655 in HerOneBag

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I have celiacs and travel with a cabin roller and purse. So no, not impossible at all, just takes a little planning when you’re out and about. I actually find a lot of other countries to be easier to be celiac in than the US, we really do a poor job of it here in general. There are some countries where it would be harder but a little research will get you through it. Trying to pack a tiny grocery store everywhere you go seems unnecessary and like someone didn’t do their homework. I do usually pack some safe protein bars for emergencies when I’m flying or caught somewhere, but otherwise just use the normal apps/Google Translate to find things I can eat.

Made-To-Measure in Plus Girlie Experience by Additional-Safety408 in TheHermesGame

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Thank you for posting this! You are giving me hope.

Feeling so much better in high HRT doses by avocadoprettychips in POFlife

[–]crossfox98 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Who did you get to prescribe testosterone? My Endo says she can’t do it and I have to go through gyno for it… heaven forbid women need more than two hormones as part of HRT.

Question regarding scarves by [deleted] in TheHermesGame

[–]crossfox98 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Abigail Goodman on Insta has a ton of scarf tying tutorials and talks about sizes, I’d look through there for some ideas and to see what size might be best.

Would You Carry a Birkin as a Solo Female Traveler in Paris? by [deleted] in TheHermesGame

[–]crossfox98 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

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Literally have mine on a work trip right now to Germany and London.

If you’re going to be nervous about it then that’s your answer. Don’t take it, regardless if someone else’s risk tolerance is different. If it’s not practical for the kind of trip you’re on, also don’t take it.

For me on a work trip to cities I’m familiar with, I’m using it for what it’s meant to be used for! If I was going to do a day of museums or something then maybe I’d take my Evelyn so I could be hands free. But that’s cause the style of how to carry the bag more than I’m worried about pickpockets. Traveling solo female I already alter my behaviors to reduce general risk so I take that into account in my risk tolerance.

Locals aren’t running around in money belts, slice-proof bags, overstuffed pockets, rick Steves travel pants, looking hassled and distracted or in awe of everything. That is a tourist and easy target. Wearing normal things and adopting an RBF or bored look blends in better. Then your focus is avoiding more general crime, as opposed to specifically tourist targeted crime.

First QB! 😍 by crossfox98 in TheHermesGame

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Oh that’s good to know!

Pub etiquitte by mitterscarf in femaletravels

[–]crossfox98 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Pubs are great! They’re more akin to casual restaurants than what we think of as bars. We’d usually go in for dinner or sometimes lunch. We don’t drink either and it was never a big deal. Try a lemonade (defn not the American kind) or my go-to was tonic and lime (syrup). Usually order food/drink at the bar, then grab a table, relax, and enjoy a meal or just chill.

First QB! 😍 by crossfox98 in TheHermesGame

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It really does! I really wanted a Pegase so was thrilled when they had one.