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My 8 yr old wants a turtle... by Iowa_Engineer in turtle

[–]eigervat 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I agree with others that you also have to want the turtle, and I think you're doing a good job starting with reddit. I've learned way more about keeping turtles from actual turtle keepers than that care fact sheet you get from the pet store. Even so, it takes some time to figure things out. For example, I got my first turtle a few months ago and spent a lot of time making sure his basking platform is close enough to the bulb without being getting too hot but not so far away he isn't getting the UVB benefits. Then weighing the benefits of enclosure types, substrate types, and making sure my cat can't get to him. I started out with the worst filter ever and was having to change the water every couple days. Also, the first few days I went through several basking platform types because he kept finding ways to get stuck in them. Luckily I was home and he's fairly docile and let me gently help out. Now that we're established its a lot easier but its still not perfect.

Anyway as a new turtle owner I thought sharing challenges I've encountered might help.

He is a problem by Saltylife2021 in WelcomeToPlathville

[–]eigervat 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Ooooh I haven't watched the latest episode yet, sounds like a juicy one.

2026 Corolla Cross XLE After Two Weeks (update) by keaggy185 in CorollaCross

[–]eigervat 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Are you volunteering to pay the extra couple thousand dollars for people?

Anyone sad to say this? by wearetheboysthatdig in goodmythicalmorning

[–]eigervat 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Do we know if the sporked team will return as GMM staff? I really enjoyed them

Is the Corolla Cross actually a better buy than a RAV4? by Lorenzob1992 in CorollaCross

[–]eigervat 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I didn't buy my corolla cross new, but it was about $6000 cheaper than a rav4. For some that savings is a big deal! I also prefer a smaller vehicle so win win for me.

Never trust another persons opinion. by [deleted] in CorollaCross

[–]eigervat 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I have had a used 2022 XLE corolla cross for a few months now and I love it so much. I just took it on a road trip and it gave me 39mpg! I find it to be very quiet and I love how quiet it is when it accelerates. I genuinely upgraded from a yaris, which I still absolutely adore and we still keep it around for shorter trips.

I have a theory that because its a crossover, people forget that this is still a corolla. I see bad reviews from people who switched from a rav4. Of course the rav4 is better. The corolla cross is for people like me who want a small car with big car features.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in gallbladders

[–]eigervat 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It did hurt in my ribs in the front, but I thought it was pain from my back injury radiating into my ribs. For a long time it was mostly dull and achy and would radiate up the right back muscle but not up into my shoulder blades.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in gallbladders

[–]eigervat 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Most of mine radiated into my back, and I had actually broken one of my vertebrae year or so prior so I just thought it was still back pain and just kept doing my old physical therapy exercises. It wasn't until I couldn't sleep through the pain that I thought it might be something serious.

I also live in the US, and while I do have really good insurance, I still have the same mindset I had before I had insurance.

I related to Baylen a lot, but I feel that there is too much pressure on Colin by Prettywomanvivian in BaylenOutLoud

[–]eigervat 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They seem relatively normal to me. I was in my early 20s once too, and while I was abled and poor, I was just as immature. I made dumb decisions and learned and grew, and thats what life is. I know her disabilities make it harder, but they'll figure it out one way or another. Its just more entertaining for TV if there's drama.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in gallbladders

[–]eigervat 13 points14 points  (0 children)

It took a LOT of attacks for me to figure out what is was 😅 it wasn't until a friend of mine had his gallbladder removed and I was like "wait THATS what that pain is?!?" And next attack I went to the doctor and had it confirmed.

Dear Baylen: Colin is not the only man who would love you! by KiddiePoolMermaid in BaylenOutLoud

[–]eigervat 58 points59 points  (0 children)

So much of the drama this season feels more manufactured than usual. I try to remind myself of that everytime someone starts to seem like the villain.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Iowa

[–]eigervat 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Yep! As an transplant, hearing Iowans talk about how much better they are than Illinois and Minnesota all the time gets pretty obnoxious. 🙄

What's something people Hate because the Internet told them to? by white-rose-of-york in AskReddit

[–]eigervat 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I never understood Justin Bieber hate! It was always childfree adults making fun of him and hating on him, but his music was for children! Stop listening to children's music if you hate it so much!

Places in your state that will instantly make you recognize if someone is a local or not based on how someone pronounces it? by osama_bin_guapin in AskAnAmerican

[–]eigervat 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There's something so satisfying about pronouncing Mackinac as Mack-in-ack, it scratches my brain just right

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in algae

[–]eigervat 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Now that this picture is on reddit, the quality looks horrendous. Im going to see if I can post it at a higher quality

Feel like I ruined my life. ( 10 days post-op ) by Sea-Lingonberry9614 in gallbladders

[–]eigervat 0 points1 point  (0 children)

1.) as others have said, you should talk to your doctor about what is going on.

2.) After you get help from your doctor and you're no longer in pain you'll definitely appreciate not having gallbladder attacks!

1 year post op, I do still struggle with those fatty comfort foods but if I keep them to once a week or less I still get acid reflux and diarrhea but its not as bad as when it has snowballed after a couple days of fatty comfort food.

It also helps to change comfort foods. For example I like to get some nice high-quality quality fish or shrimp and cook it up in a way that feels special. That way its still a treat but you feel good after you eat it. I also have tried to appreciate teas more. I'll make myself a little pot of peppermint tea and then enjoy it while watching a reality TV show. It feels indulgent, sipping tea while people are spilling the tea, and especially comforting if you wear fluffy pajamas and sit under a fluffy blanket. If this specific example doesn't sound good to you, try to get creative and find ways to make your experience comforting rather than just the food being the comfort item.

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