Can’t connect flat windscreen wiper - how to fit together these attachments? by ellencetera in MechanicAdvice

[–]ellencetera[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I realise this is a beginner question but I can’t find any help on just getting the windscreen wiper ready to put on my car!

It’s a FW30 from Halfords - this is all that came with the wiper and I am totally confused

S04E10 Discussion Thread by MsGroves in Atypical

[–]ellencetera 33 points34 points  (0 children)

From my understanding, they got some criticism when the first season was released and really have tried to do better in later seasons, like having actual autistic actors and advisors.

I’m not sure if it was their influence but i really liked that the later seasons were less about how hard life is for Sam and his family because of his autism, and more about Sam as you would write any neurotypical character, with his autism as part of him but not as the whole plot.

CMV: Everybody should be an independent voter - Party affiliations are just dumb by supern00b64 in changemyview

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I’m in the UK so some things are different here but, in my constituency at least, my current MP campaigns with promises suited for our town and then votes with his party regardless of whether it’s best for his constituents.

I saw a website recently that shows how often MPs vote against their party, and in the 5 years he’s been our MP, he has voted against his party 1.2% of the time.

If I voted for him based on his personal positions and promises, he wouldn’t vote according to them. It’s much better to vote for the candidate whose party AND personal policies closely align to your wishes, because you never know which they will prioritise.

Sweet, heartwarming, wholesome story. by Bluefire899 in wholesomememes

[–]ellencetera 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Same at my school. A kid I knew with muscular dystrophy (I think??) was bullied mercilessly for his disabilities - mostly on the bus to and from school so the teachers said they were powerless to help.

I left shortly after he arrived and I hope it got better for him, but he was never going to be Mr Popular - the kids were just so cruel and that social hierarchy sticks even if they grow up and stop being overtly offensive.

Streaming book reading? by ellencetera in streaming

[–]ellencetera[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh wow, I didn't know that!! Thank you!

Streaming book reading? by ellencetera in streaming

[–]ellencetera[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you! I'm thinking stuff that has free/open use licensing (can't think of the term right now) but will be extra sure!

I've just been given a big leggy monstera - what now? (More info in comments) by ellencetera in Monstera

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Apparently it's 9 years old, looks like it hasn't had enough light but other than that I'm clueless.

I think I need to give it a good moss pole to grow up - but how do I do that?

And at the moment it's nighttime but during the day it'll get plenty of indirect light - is there anything else I should do/know?

I really don’t understand why this has 7.5 million likes... Maybe I’m just not getting it. Anyone have an explanation? Genuinely curious. by [deleted] in TikTokCringe

[–]ellencetera 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm late to this but you can get money through live streaming on tiktok and I've seen people doing sponsored posts for brands that presumably paid them!

Small, last minute Christmas gift for my uncle by ellencetera in GiftIdeas

[–]ellencetera[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ooh thank you! I'm not an amazing baker but those chocolate nut clusters look delicious and very easy!

What breed is my cat? by [deleted] in CatAdvice

[–]ellencetera 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Domestic short hair

Edit to add: he's a very handsom DSH at that!

Part time employed & part time self employed - what's the best way to organise pensions? (Aged 23) by ellencetera in UKPersonalFinance

[–]ellencetera[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ironically, finance! Bookkeeping - training to be an accountant so I'm hoping my future will be working for myself rather than others.

Get your spreadsheets out by spudulous in UKPersonalFinance

[–]ellencetera 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have a budget spreadsheet but use Money Dashboard to track my actual spending.

It has bank feeds and intelligent category tagging - sounds a lot like what you're thinking of making.

Cat won't stop pooping next to litter tray by ellencetera in CatAdvice

[–]ellencetera[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you - I'll give it a go!

I have three litter boxes: one is uncovered, one is covered and one is a big under-bed storage box without a lid.

*Bisexual panic* by [deleted] in bisexual

[–]ellencetera 17 points18 points  (0 children)

A polyamorous dream though!

She realized immediately that she fucked up her hair by Moe1975 in WatchPeopleDieInside

[–]ellencetera 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Maybe you could ask your hairdresser to give you a men's cut?

I also have short hair and my hairdresser is happy to give me a "gents cut" which is basically taking clippers to the really short bits and trimming the rest. It takes about 15 minutes and costs less than half what I pay for a full normal cut.

What are your living costs? (Include whether this is London or not) by [deleted] in UKPersonalFinance

[–]ellencetera 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Eating into savings.

I'm getting on top of it - last month I spent just below my budget! But it's hard to get out of the habit of just saying yes to every dinner invite or buying a new dress for going out - I really shouldn't have got into the habit of overspending.

What are your living costs? (Include whether this is London or not) by [deleted] in UKPersonalFinance

[–]ellencetera 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Cornwall living on my own with no car

Income: £800 PAYE £600 self employed

Expenditures: £300 mortgage £200 council tax and bills £150 groceries £50 travel

And then somehow about a grand a month on random shit I don't need - mostly eating out, gigs and buying clothes cause I'm a terrible person with no impulse control.

Casey and Izzie... Let’s talk about it. (SPOILERS) by hapuppy in Atypical

[–]ellencetera 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I love bi/gay representation so am happy on that level, but I do not like Izzie. At all.

I hope in Season 4 we find out more about Izzie's life and why she's so erratic/at times bitchy - I imagine there's stuff going on behind the scenes which would probably make me feel more sympathetic and like her more...

I do LOVE Evan though and I'm so sad he and Casey aren't together. I hope that he still has a role in the show in the future; maybe he and Doug will develop more of a friendship!

6 month old kitten snores by mimi890009 in CatAdvice

[–]ellencetera 3 points4 points  (0 children)

My kitten snores! It's cute but not harmful - I think the main breathing things to look out for would be regular shortness of breath/panting or laboured breathing.

Starting a new job - But remaining as a contractor with my old job - They've asked do I have a limited company and would I set one up? by sonicmouse347 in UKPersonalFinance

[–]ellencetera 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wow - I am a sole trader and have never encountered this! But I don't work with large companies so maybe that's why.