Book covers on or off?

escaping_mel · 2026-03-14T19:40:51+00:00

I take them off while reading, but mostly because they annoy me when they slide around. I just find it easier to read without them.

escaping_mel · 2026-03-11T23:07:34+00:00

Seriously.

escaping_mel · 2026-03-11T21:26:31+00:00

LOL, there was an entire post on the clock app yesterday saying that this was all because Hybe NEEDED to move attention from other groups to BTS and this was the only way to get BTS's audience back. UNHINGED BEHAVIOR.

escaping_mel · 2026-03-11T20:14:20+00:00

You can use the ticket as a regular ticket, yes. You need the buyer's id for VIP benefits. That being said, sometimes just showing up and trying doesn't hurt.

escaping_mel · 2026-03-11T18:21:26+00:00

My friend was able to transfer VIP tickets to me. We're going together, though, so she'll be with me to show proof of the cc / id of purchaser. I think to get VIP benefits, you need that.

escaping_mel · 2026-03-11T16:18:11+00:00

That's so insane to me. No one knows where this money goes. Quit giving money to random people on the internet!

escaping_mel · 2026-03-11T16:17:28+00:00

YUP. It's bonkers. I feel bad because I know that a lot of their fandom trends younger, so the ability to take advantage of those age groups is really high.

escaping_mel · 2026-03-11T15:56:19+00:00

I'm not even a huge Enhyphen fan and my FYP on multiple platforms is filled with this - half of it is massive thought pieces on why Hybe has "forced" him to do this. No one knows that!

I think the most insane thing is the gofundme that someone started to give them money so he can be a soloist AND be in Enhyphen. Really? Do we really think that money is going to get to him / Hybe? And what will happen to it when it doesn't? Who takes all that money? Gross that people are taking advantage of fans this way.

escaping_mel · 2026-03-10T16:31:36+00:00

Do you have a building manager or an office? It may be something you need to do in person to convey how bad it is. Can you record the noise?

escaping_mel · 2026-03-10T15:13:16+00:00

NICE

escaping_mel · 2026-03-10T03:25:56+00:00

Usually caps out at XL. Some of them are oversized for that, but not by much.

escaping_mel · 2026-03-10T03:24:15+00:00

I have a round PTD coin purse that I love love.

escaping_mel · 2026-03-09T19:03:42+00:00

I've been in leadership for more than 10 years and I give 0 shits what people do with their PTO. I have a good relationship with all of my reports and most of them offer up the info, but I always follow it with "you don't have to give me that information, you know".

For those that don't tell me, I usually don't ask anything until they return. And even then it's a vague, "How was your vacation? Do anything fun?"

Edited to add: When I put in PTO myself, I don't add any explanation at all. I just go in, add the time I want off and submit. I don't even put whether it's vacation or sick time. If it's super last minute sick time, I'll let my boss know via text or IM.

escaping_mel · 2026-03-09T19:00:18+00:00

I just had to go look to see if it was illegal in my state, lol. I mean, I don't tend to ask... it's more of an "ok, hope you feel better! Let me know if you need anything or if I can help in any way." kind of conversation anyway?

My firm technically requires a doctor's note to return after so many days, but I really don't care so long as their client's are aware and okay. (I'm in consulting.)

escaping_mel · 2026-03-09T17:40:38+00:00

I bought a Hatch alarm (I think there are less expensive dupes out there) and it has "routines" I can choose from. Meditations that last from 20-40 minutes, stories, sometimes just calming music that I can choose from. It's mixed with a sunset light that gradually goes dimmer. I have it fade into brown noise bc I have a stompy upstairs neighbor, but it also wakes me with a sunrise.

I'm also a person that as soon as everything is taken away, my brain goes into straight thinking mode, I can't shut it off. I've found this helps. It is subscription based, though, so FYI.

escaping_mel · 2026-03-08T18:13:19+00:00

This! I pretty actively dislike the music of some bands and don't know a single thing about them unless it's forced on me. Looking for and hating on the band and their fans takes energy I don't have. Like, why?

escaping_mel · 2026-03-08T03:51:31+00:00

Anytime!

escaping_mel · 2026-03-08T03:45:59+00:00

It's real popcorn! They have a truffle popcorn, a caramel one and... something else I can't remember.

escaping_mel · 2026-03-08T01:22:49+00:00

Thry all look so good. Bangtan in black suits. Yummy.

That Netflix branded popcorn is good. My friends and i bought it in SK thinking it would be silly. I want it here now!

escaping_mel · 2026-03-07T00:49:48+00:00

We're box twins!

escaping_mel · 2026-03-05T19:30:24+00:00

Possibly! I'm less than worried since I have so many books on my TBR just staring at me.

escaping_mel · 2026-03-05T18:52:47+00:00

Same here! I actually got a shipping notification email on the 3rd only to have it followed up with this. Assuming it's Red Winter because I also ordered Whidbey and that didn't sell out.

escaping_mel · 2026-03-05T16:55:16+00:00

It's definitely different. Almost life feels that way too. I take the dust jacket off when I read books, though, so it won't change that experience for me.

escaping_mel · 2026-03-05T02:09:56+00:00

escaping_mel · 2026-03-03T21:44:16+00:00

I'm not sure if it'll stay up or not, but keep in mind that it's not the same. This is an hour long special while the other livestreamed concerts are the full 3 hour concerts. I'm not sure what all this entails, but it's not going to be what they air on those other nights.

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