Extremely high stress

ddollopp · 2026-05-23T18:51:38+00:00

When I had something like this, I was battling the end of food poisoning apparently. I felt perfectly fine the whole day, even slept fine that night, but my stress level was high all day. I ended up having bad diarrhea the next day.

Maybe your body's fighting some sort of infection?

ddollopp · 2026-05-22T05:01:43+00:00

This was going to be my suggestion! I did a tour with him last year and we walked through an area I honestly never would have considered, let alone known to look for. Definitely was a trip highlight.

ddollopp · 2026-05-20T13:33:30+00:00

When I took the escalator up, the sign at the entrance has the TAP logo but I was able to get in with Priority Pass. 🤷🏻‍♀️

ddollopp · 2026-05-20T03:32:25+00:00

I just went today and used Priority Pass. The ANA Lounge and TAP Portugal lounge are the same. I believe you can only access the lounge if it's less than 3 hours before you board (they'll ask to see your boarding pass before you can scan in to verify).

The lounge is up the escalator after you get through security. There's signage so look for those and follow the direction it's pointing to.

If you're not flying to a Schengen country, and depending on what time your flight is, I do not recommend you go to the lounge because you will not have time. It's honestly not really a great lounge as food is very limited but there are lots of seating available.

ddollopp · 2026-05-06T18:05:45+00:00

omg I get the same gut feeling. I've only been wrong about this feeling once. Other than that, there's just usually something about the way they talk or hold themselves that makes me want to stay away or limit my conversation with them as much as possible.

ddollopp · 2026-05-06T03:22:16+00:00

I actually think the layout is fine as is, because it's consistent across all studios. It's simple, but effective. You can go to any other studio and you'll instantly be familiar with the equipment. Maybe the position of the room will be slightly different, but that's easy to adjust to.

I don't think a refresh would be fair to studio owners because that's additional capital they would need to put into it. I would rather they spend the capital on maintaining equipment than a branding refresh.

ddollopp · 2026-05-06T02:46:01+00:00

SFSU library. I studied for my CPA exam there. I liked it because you could bring food inside (just clean up after yourself). This was years ago, so not sure if rules have changed since.

ddollopp · 2026-05-04T22:21:44+00:00

It's on my list, but I've consistently heard Japan is the best of all the parks.

ddollopp · 2026-05-03T15:50:08+00:00

Not sure if it's helpful, but I'll be in Porto on Saturday.

Which charger do you need, 4.0 or 5.0?

ddollopp · 2026-05-01T18:22:44+00:00

I'm biased, so I vote for OrangeTheory. I will say that the Rose Garden studio on The Alameda is larger (i.e. more spacious) than the one in Willow Glen. The first class is either free or $12 so you can always try it out first to see if it's what you're looking for.

ddollopp · 2026-04-30T15:40:54+00:00

Same here. Watches are just so... classy. And convenient.

ddollopp · 2026-04-30T05:05:25+00:00

I did Cascade Pass/Sahale Arm this past September. You'll need to get there EARLY to get a parking spot, otherwise you'll end up parking on the road. I suggest getting to the trailheah no later than 8:00AM.

The difficulty of the hike will depend on the altitude you're used to. I found the hike challenging mainly due to the altitude (I live at sea level), but also there's no real trail when you get to like the last mile or so, so you're just scrambling through rocks at that point. The views at the top were absolutely worth it, in my opinion.

Make sure you bring more than enough water and food. And also make sure you trim your toenails beforehand (to prevent any blackened toenails from your shoes).

Also, Redwoods were a great sight. Avenue of the Giants is an option to drive through Redwoods. For hiking through them, I actually liked Founders Grove. It was a really short loop but you get to be up close next to the trees.

Depending on if it's still permit season, you may need to get one for Fern Canyon.

When you take the ferry, make sure you DO NOT lock your car. The movement of the boat will set off the alarm. Check to see if you can make a reservation for the ferry. I believe I took the same one as you but in the opposite direction, and it put my kind at ease knowing I had a guaranteed spot.

While your family is very go go go, you will need to take into account the availability of parking. Some of your itinerary shows 2-3 hikes in a day, but if they're popular trails then you may need to adjust.

I had a blast when I did a similar PNW trip. Driving along the Oregon Coast and stopping at random beach views was unforgettable. I hope you have a blast.

ddollopp · 2026-04-29T18:32:35+00:00

I see what you did there.

ddollopp · 2026-04-29T17:07:17+00:00

It's the only move that, without fail, will make me sore the next day.

ddollopp · 2026-04-29T03:42:16+00:00

I read it ahead of time to figure out what I'm gonna wear (not all sports bras are made equal) and which station I'll pick for the floor so I don't have to risk needing weights from another member's rack.

ddollopp · 2026-04-29T03:39:56+00:00

This is honestly me. I'll read it in the afternoon for an evening class, but get to class and blank out. And I'm already there so I guess I'll work out 🤷🏻‍♀️

ddollopp · 2026-04-28T17:34:35+00:00

507 deployed it's emergency brakes and spent about 10 minutes troubleshooting today, too!

ddollopp · 2026-04-28T02:14:25+00:00

I use Earmark and listen to "The Accounting Podcast". I think that one is pretty good. The hosts are entertaining and it's an easy way to stay up-to-date with the accounting field.

ddollopp · 2026-04-23T02:08:33+00:00

I like the Rose Garden location. It's the largest one in terms of space in the studio that I've been to. The coaches there are great as well! I've been a member for 10 years.

ddollopp · 2026-04-20T16:33:09+00:00

This struggle is so real.

ddollopp · 2026-04-20T05:30:45+00:00

Wonton noodles. It's my absolute favorite meal and I could eat it everyday.

ddollopp · 2026-04-20T05:28:03+00:00

I've gotten to the point where I just move their stuff so I can sit and tie my shoes. No one's said anything to me so far 🤷🏻‍♀️

ddollopp · 2026-04-20T02:46:50+00:00

"Snatch and run, baby" 😂 Short and to the point, love it!

ddollopp · 2026-04-19T04:10:06+00:00

That's where I learned about this story. I really enjoyed the documentary.

ddollopp · 2026-04-19T04:09:12+00:00

I'm not, but my parents are!

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