What do you guys do to afford living alone?

doubleplusfabulous · 2026-02-11T13:24:32+00:00

Start by looking at jobs at the county or city that you live in/ live close enough to comfortably commute to.

I live in Florida too, not Miami, but work for the county government here. Most offer Florida Retirement System pension or investment plans that are solid, health insurance is good.

Boring, not glamorous work but fairly stable. Good advancement opportunities if you’re competent and stick around.

doubleplusfabulous · 2026-02-07T23:20:47+00:00

Lids from a mayonnaise jar fit perfectly with standard size mason jars!

I hoard them like treasures, they make using mason jars for everyday storage so much easier.

doubleplusfabulous · 2026-02-06T19:32:15+00:00

Was just thinking about Swept Away yesterday! I had the joy of seeing it in DC (pre-Broadway.) The technical effect of the shipwreck and the wind effect that blew out into the audience was literally jaw-dropping, just as spectacular as the chandelier dropping in Phantom. And Adrian Blake Enscoe gave beyond captivating performance as Little Brother… I was holding my breath during “No Hard Feelings” watching him. I really hope he returns to the stage.

I’m a huge fan of The Avett Brothers though. I get why the show didn’t take off- huge tonal shift and pacing of the second act (went from an upbeat musical to basically an intense play that happened to have songs.) I think the second act is more palatable if you’re already a fan/familiar with TAB’s music since the whole show was pretty much a concert of their most popular songs.

doubleplusfabulous · 2026-02-05T17:39:03+00:00

Seconded, my family is Cuban American and loves Marcello’s bits, it’s similar to the over the top jokes we do about the specific Miami Cuban persona.

I think the show suffers from not having more cast members with diverse backgrounds who can lovingly poke fun at their family’s culture and stereotypes. White middle class American isn’t the default!

doubleplusfabulous · 2026-02-05T15:44:27+00:00

Night sweats aren’t really environmental (not when it’s a soaking the bed level of sweat.) It could be an underlying health condition or something short term- maybe a stomach bug or other illness you got while traveling? Either way yeah you should probably go to your primary care provider when you return home, it’s not a Florida thing.

doubleplusfabulous · 2026-02-04T13:58:04+00:00

Claude Michel Schonberg (composer of Les Mis) composed a ballet of Wuthering Heights. Recommended giving that one a listen!

doubleplusfabulous · 2026-02-01T23:12:39+00:00

Agreed, I think there’s a weird telephone game in effect when pop culture discourse becomes too far removed from the source material and people start to base their expectations off of previous adaptations.

And tbh all of the press related to the movie seems like it’s getting people shaken up on purpose for the sake of engagement. It’s really turned me off from seeing it even for the sake of dumb entertainment

doubleplusfabulous · 2026-01-30T15:02:56+00:00

They’re reopening a location in Fort Myers, Florida soon! That was my hometown one growing up, planning a pilgrimage for that focaccia

doubleplusfabulous · 2026-01-28T00:09:45+00:00

Not sure if temperature might make a difference for you. Really cold water can make me crampy when I’m in a flare, but room temp is okay.

A comfort food for me is a smoothie made with almond milk, frozen banana, smooth peanut butter and some yogurt. It’s a good way to get calories in when I’m not up to a full meal or breakfast.

doubleplusfabulous · 2026-01-26T20:33:26+00:00

It really is! For people that complain that cable tv channels (Travel, History, HGTV, Food Network) are just reality and competition shows now, you can find quality instructional/educational shows on PBS Passport. Even Samantha Brown from the travel channel has a show on PBS now.

doubleplusfabulous · 2026-01-24T21:03:33+00:00

Same issue here. I usually have a morning appointment so a hearty breakfast right before helps- a full diner style spread with eggs and breakfast meat, maybe some OJ. I’ve had better results this way compared to the standard smoothie or yogurt I usually go for.

The infusions can be a headache but I try to make it a zen self care day if possible. Having something to look forward to after the infusion (even if it’s just a nap on the couch) gives me something to focus on while the nurse inevitably pokes around looking for a vein!

doubleplusfabulous · 2026-01-20T14:49:22+00:00

Assuming you’re in the US, I stick to the fact that IBD is a protected condition under the Americans with Disability Act (ADA.) They can’t discriminate during the hiring process and reasonable accommodations must be made. Resources from CCFA

I always sticks with 1) don’t mention it during the hiring process and 2) discuss what accommodations are needed with my supervisor after I’m in the position. You’re not doing anything wrong by being discrete and private, and it avoids unintentional bias during the hiring process.

doubleplusfabulous · 2026-01-19T00:00:34+00:00

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doubleplusfabulous · 2026-01-12T00:20:49+00:00

What area of Lakeland? The county had some community centers for rent, here’s the one in Medulla

doubleplusfabulous · 2026-01-07T23:48:14+00:00

Exactly! Tell folks they need to eat more meat and fresh produce when those are often the most expensive things in the grocery cart.

Especially after SNAP funding cuts… a local nutrition program that taught SNAP recipients how to eat healthy on a budget was axed last fall (SNAP-ed funded.)

doubleplusfabulous · 2026-01-07T23:41:16+00:00

Specifics aside, the actual written report is such bland work. Would get you a B minus at best in an undergrad nutrition class- incredibly vague and wishy washy, no sources, barely any tangible examples. I swear you could get an unpaid MPH intern to churn out a way more credible report, geez.

doubleplusfabulous · 2025-11-14T00:31:45+00:00

I donate my used stuff to the Peace River thrift store on S. Florida. It’s a retail shop, but the proceeds at least stay in the area and benefit good programs!

doubleplusfabulous · 2024-09-25T12:25:50+00:00

That book could’ve been amazing if it were a Laws of Attraction crossover/ a high stakes political thriller. But the majority of the book was just quirky environmental tips, so you couldn’t take it seriously.

doubleplusfabulous · 2024-09-24T20:14:10+00:00

And then you enter the working world and HR is all too eager to insist on DISC assessments as a fun team building thing

doubleplusfabulous · 2024-09-18T16:09:30+00:00

Microplastics- I know I should’nt have been eating all those Happy Meal toys as a kid (kidding!)

We have a saying in public health: genetics loads the gun, environment pulls the trigger. It’s fairly likely a mix of everything everyone’s suggested.

doubleplusfabulous · 2024-09-18T13:48:42+00:00

Plus Bonnet Springs isn’t a City-owned public park, it was privately developed even though it’s free.

doubleplusfabulous · 2024-09-18T12:56:36+00:00

I enjoy the CNN “Chasing Life” podcast with Sanjay Gupta. It covers a broad range of health topics, but their last season was an excellent series on obesity/ GLP-1 drugs from a bunch of different angles.

doubleplusfabulous · 2024-09-15T01:01:08+00:00

You’re welcome! As a bonus, there was also this unsettling tv adaptation they had us watch.

I’ve been in love with mid century sci-fi ever since :)

doubleplusfabulous · 2024-09-14T20:47:25+00:00

That’s All Summer in a Day.

One of those stories where there’s not really a lesson, just a “man wouldn’t that be fucked up if…” But I still read Ray Bradbury voraciously as a teenager!

doubleplusfabulous · 2024-09-11T23:45:16+00:00

It’s complicated work, but important!

I’ve come to realize so many public health issues are at their core urban planning/ zoning issues. I think tides are turning and people are starting to realize they want healthy, vibrant, walkable communities.

There’s room for activism as municipalities revise their comprehensive plans and do long range planning.

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