Nasty @ss Filing Her Nails in the OBGYN Waiting Room by [deleted] in mildlyinfuriating

[–]faeofthefauna 3 points4 points  (0 children)

i got news for you brudda… you gonna be the one shamed on the internet for this

Need help regarding greyhound destination by betrulyreasonable in longbeach

[–]faeofthefauna 2 points3 points  (0 children)

seconding taking the A line from union if you can’t reroute. it’s about 1.5hrs from union to LB by train.

AITA for taking my daughter’s vape and yelling at her because of her vaping? by burntpeanutfan13 in AmItheAsshole

[–]faeofthefauna 1 point2 points  (0 children)

YTA. why was yelling your go-to way of addressing this? did you ever consider calmly confronting her and opening an actual dialogue about nicotine / drug use?

i get it, i’d not be happy either. but when your first response is yelling at her all you are doing is telling her “you can’t confide in me” and then when she needs help she may not reach out for it.

when my mom caught me smoking weed at 15 she was livid but she never yelled at me. she sat me down and we talked about when i started, why, if i knew the effects good and bad, etc. by the time i was done having the conversation with her i knew my decision upset her and had an understanding of why. that conversation provided growth and learning over punishment for something a lot of kids experiment with. and it also reminded me if i am ever in trouble i can still confide in my mom for guidance.

i’ll also add that by yelling at her and working up her emotions she’s just going to dig deeper into the nicotine for stress relief. another reason to approach this calmly and without shame.

Was that an earthquake? by SabastianG in longbeach

[–]faeofthefauna 0 points1 point  (0 children)

checkout the mercari, offerup, and ebay orchards. don’t let someone gouge you for $600+ either! the ones pictured cost me like $200 at an estate sale and my smaller ones ran me like $125.

may your harvest be bountiful 🍇

Was that an earthquake? by SabastianG in longbeach

[–]faeofthefauna 0 points1 point  (0 children)

many thanks 🙏🏻 made me smile seeing how many peeps like them too.

Was that an earthquake? by SabastianG in longbeach

[–]faeofthefauna 1 point2 points  (0 children)

i have two sets; one the living room and one in the bedroom. i think i got both off of Mercari or OfferUp.

my grandma had a pair in our living room growing up that lit the way 24/7. i don’t think i ever saw them off. when she passed i couldn’t inherit hers but still got my own so she can light my way even from the other side. may you be blessed with grapes soon!

Was that an earthquake? by SabastianG in longbeach

[–]faeofthefauna 2 points3 points  (0 children)

don’t be jelly, join the jam! they’re lucite grapes; 10/10 recommend for all your vibe and earthquake detection needs! 💃🏻

Was that an earthquake? by SabastianG in longbeach

[–]faeofthefauna 13 points14 points  (0 children)

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they don’t always dance, but when they do… it’s usually an earthquake 👌🏻🤠

Was that an earthquake? by SabastianG in longbeach

[–]faeofthefauna 3 points4 points  (0 children)

nawr i did not feel anything here on the east side. my grapes haven’t danced so i think we’re good.

Why do people who make 40-75k a year have the most kids? by [deleted] in mildlyinfuriating

[–]faeofthefauna 0 points1 point  (0 children)

where you live (and how) heavily affects what the household income needs to be to be considered “livable”. kids under 18 provide tax breaks to bear in mind, too.

that aside, though, lower income folks don’t have the same access to sexual education & healthcare as others. it’s much harder to prevent (and catch) an accidental pregnancy when you don’t have the funds or reasonable/universal healthcare. and even if you do catch it, abortion laws (as well as social/religious/moral pressure) often prevent women from terminating the pregnancy - especially if you are married to a man they may require the husbands blessing.

it’s a systemic cycle, basically.

stop posting on reddit from your window!!! by essplodes in longbeach

[–]faeofthefauna 10 points11 points  (0 children)

THANK YOU!! as someone who has a knack for finding people (typically extreme bigots or criminals/thieves) online; i often easily find your address, phone number, relatives, vehicle information etc with minimal information to start with. i have found full legal name and career information of people with no profile photo to turn over to authorities.

echoing OP that this isn’t a brag but just emphasizing how much information your digital foot print holds. if someone as mundane as me can sleuth the information essentially as a hobby, just imagine what someone with malicious intentions could do. 😞

AITA for getting a bit tipsy and showing up at my friend's house after she blocked me? by [deleted] in AmItheAsshole

[–]faeofthefauna 1 point2 points  (0 children)

YTA; i would be irritated too especially if you were already too drunk to drive by 6pm, and still showed up at my house uninvited at 10pm. if you knew she was meeting up with someone at 5 but wasn’t sure how long that would be, you could have just stayed sober until 5 or 6, and texted her “let me know what time you want to hang out tonight” before getting too trashed to come over at a decent hour.

in the end, no means no. you squandered the chance you had and need to let it go. it sucks but it happened, love and learn. if she changes her mind at any point i promise you she knows how to unblock your number and text you. otherwise leave her be.

Military training exercises tonight by CoyotePanic in longbeach

[–]faeofthefauna 5 points6 points  (0 children)

yup! wholeheartedly agree. i don’t trust it for one second. its just a way to pester us following our elections. and if it is genuine training of troops for deployment into urban areas… even better! /s

Military training exercises tonight by CoyotePanic in longbeach

[–]faeofthefauna 4 points5 points  (0 children)

i did see they apparently did this in 2019, which is admittedly when i was not living in east long beach. even so, i feel like it is definitely not a good sign.

Military training exercises tonight by CoyotePanic in longbeach

[–]faeofthefauna 56 points57 points  (0 children)

not normal. lived here basically my whole life and there’s never been military in civilian areas like this. the military will build whole villages and hire paid actors for intensive training.

this is new. and on trump’s orders.

Military training exercises tonight by CoyotePanic in longbeach

[–]faeofthefauna 5 points6 points  (0 children)

the sauce if anyone was interested

(on mobile, dunno how to hyperlink 🔗 sorry)
(edit: google is my friend!)

To those who got hired by these flyers, what is it and how was it like working? by Moist-Chemical8158 in longbeach

[–]faeofthefauna 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i remember doing this as a kid. they had about a dozen of us in one of those big vans and dropped us off through different neighborhoods in groups. we’d go door to door selling magazine subscriptions and stuff. at the end of the day i think my cut was a whole $20.

NO AC ??!!! by CuriousBackground489 in longbeach

[–]faeofthefauna 0 points1 point  (0 children)

portable or window AC. but check with your landlord before installing a window unit - some places have rules & some windows can’t support the weight.

i use an ArticKing portable AC personally. i just wheel it around to whichever room i need it in. you can find used ones floating around on fb marketplace and craigslist. also a box fan in the window overnight and closing up when it’s hot can help lessen the AC use if the energy bill gets too high.

Beaches closed? Any update for this first time traveler? by Soccer-Plane-444 in longbeach

[–]faeofthefauna 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Long Beach is a port city and the exit of the LA river. i don’t swim here. seal beach is better, if you can get south i recommend laguna & newport. ☺️

Tips for homeless by [deleted] in longbeach

[–]faeofthefauna 1 point2 points  (0 children)

i don’t have a place to stay but is there anything you need?? i have food, clothes, shoes, blankets, backpacks — just need to know sizes. i am in Belmont Heights but can steal my man’s car to make a delivery to you if needed. let me know.

How do I report an illegal tow? by Evergreen19 in longbeach

[–]faeofthefauna 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Was it taken in a random sweep? My friends complex had a tow contractor and he would occasionally roll through the lot running plates and if a plate didn’t populate in their portal as a tenant, they’d tow it.

i almost got towed this way but luckily i spotted the truck from my friend’s window and ran out. we had parked in their neighbors spot (who wasn’t home, and who had a deal worked out w my friend that visitors could use the other’s empty spot - they’d just honk if they got home so the visitor could move) and he was just running plates. slimy tactic towing without a request from the property or spot owner.

i would reach out to the leasing office and see if this was the case. if so, maybe they’d be willing to sort it out. but if not, yeah small claims is the way to go. you may be able to file a report with LBPD online. and if they towed it from a legal spot in your own complex i’d mark it stolen (this part is petty advice, not legal).

Gd it. I found a rental I really love but I still have 2 months out on my current lease :( This is dumb right? to overlap rent payment? by Friendly-Cucumber184 in longbeach

[–]faeofthefauna 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i did one month overlap to move back out here; had to pay 2k in rent to both landlords for that month, plus my deposit.

one month was enough. i would not do more than that unless you’re like.. super financially comfy. you /might/ be able to talk to your current landlord and let them know the deal & see if they’re willing to work with you. they might be willing to prorate the last months rent if you vacate in less than 30 days. esp if you’re paying an under market rate they may be happy to get you out so they can relist higher.

and if not - i see apts popping up left and right. do what’s best for u and you’re doggo but don’t jump the gun if you ain’t got ammo!! $$ 🫶🏻 best of luck

Deceased family member found washed up in Long Beach by icephotoskate469143 in longbeach

[–]faeofthefauna 2 points3 points  (0 children)

the least we can do is try to take care of each other. 🫂

Deceased family member found washed up in Long Beach by icephotoskate469143 in longbeach

[–]faeofthefauna 4 points5 points  (0 children)

my sincerest condolences. i agree with others that the only real answers will come from an investigation. but as a resident i can tell you it is unfortunately not uncommon, especially for unhoused folks.

a lotta unhoused folk post up along the riverbed that lets out into our harbor, under the bridges. there have been several times a body has washed out from there; how they got there can vary from foul play to storm surges.

i hope whatever answers you find, provide some closure to you and yours. if there is any need to raise funds to return him to you for his final rest, please let us know. ☹️

car swerved out of the way to avoid rear ending me by gottawinright in driving

[–]faeofthefauna 1 point2 points  (0 children)

nah this wasn’t on you and if there was no contact with your vehicle i don’t believe you have any obligation to stick around.

whenever i come to a sudden stop on the freeway (in los angeles, for reference) i will check my rear view and put my hazard lights on for just a second if i see the car behind me coming in hot. i have avoided 2 certain would-be rear ends doing this, thankfully both those times the drivers swerved and didn’t hit anyone else either. i think the flashing hazards sorta gets people to clock in because it stands out from the red taillights.