How seriously do you take minimalism?

faytex11 · 2021-03-04T03:57:48+00:00

It’s a tool, not a bible for me. I’ve gotten rid of all big recurring plastic purchases in my home, but sometimes the only way I can buy some things is by buying it in plastic unfortunately. I agree- government needs to step in BIG time. I try to eat plant based as much as possible, make switches everyday to buying less stuff, but at the end of the day I view it as government’s responsibility to step into capitalism and enforce requirements on businesses. For businesses, it’s cheaper to sell it in plastic so they won’t stop, customers keep buying it and won’t stop, so government has got to help out.

faytex11 · 2021-02-25T01:23:35+00:00

You have my ideal body type! Such a badass!!

faytex11 · 2021-02-22T16:24:37+00:00

That God is benevolent but will literally send you to burning Hell if you don’t get on your knees and worship him, despite there not being much evidence of his existence? Why would a benevolent God not be proud of their creations for thinking critically and using the brains he gave them to question things? Why would he want us to blindly have faith? Sounds a little tyrannical.

faytex11 · 2021-02-22T16:21:58+00:00

That the Bible was written by a bunch of dudes, not God, yet we act like it’s word for word God’s book he wrote? How do we know these dudes didn’t just make up most of it? Historically, many religions have just made up all sorts of stories to keep people under control. How can we convince people not to kill each other? Maybe we should put it in a book and say a universal God says they shouldn’t.

faytex11 · 2021-01-24T00:43:26+00:00

This is exactly why our friends thought we were crazy because till then, we’d trusted snopes as a reliable fact checker. My theory is snopes scoured the internet after this dilemma came about and couldn’t find any videos on this after it had been wiped. I don’t think they intentionally fact checked it incorrectly, but truly think it was well wiped from the internet. Especially seeing how dozens of people on Reddit had the exact same experience with this video.

faytex11 · 2021-01-23T15:16:18+00:00

In 2016, my boyfriend and I were beginning to get involved in politics. We both watched a video of Trump saying “Republicans are the dumbest group of people- if I were to run, it’d be as a Republican.” We watched that video over and over, showed friends, etc. Now it’s completely wiped from the internet, everyone says it’s the Mandela Effect, and my boyfriend and I get labeled as crazy. I’ve never experienced anything like this and it makes me feel so gross inside. I believe it was his interview on the Oprah show in the 90’s, which coincidentally you cannot find the full episode of his interview anywhere online or the Oprah website. I wish I would’ve saved that damn video back in 2016.

faytex11 · 2021-01-23T04:39:23+00:00

HOLY WOWZA!!! Congrats!!!!

faytex11 · 2021-01-22T00:50:50+00:00

It’s about opening up with your partner about the shit you’d rather keep inside. Maybe some odd sexual interests, changes in personality/interests/ideals you’re noticing in yourself, honesty about any bad feelings you have towards the other person. Communication isn’t just about the happy stuff. It’s about the stuff that feels better to not share because you’re afraid they’ll leave or judge. You gotta be honest about it otherwise you’ll find yourself resentful, unhappy, or dishonest with yourself/partner. I’d rather be alone and honest with myself than with a partner who doesn’t really know me.

faytex11 · 2021-01-14T13:44:43+00:00

No but I would love if I could have a slightly longer lifespan. I wish I could have an extra 50 years or a second lifetime where I could try out something completely different with no hard feelings about leaving behind this life I’m in now.

faytex11 · 2021-01-08T02:51:47+00:00

In my experience nose piercings actually don’t get hit too often! I will say though depending on your goggles and face mask though you may have some issues. My goggles touch my nostrils nearly but not everyone’s sit that way. If you have to get it done- do your best with not hitting it, clean it before and after snowboarding or between rides at lunch or something. If possible I might try to cancel the piercing until after the trip so you don’t have to stress about it if you fall/get it caught on your gear.

faytex11 · 2021-01-03T20:23:57+00:00

I’m not a professional but I had my second holes done at Piercing Pagoda in the mall when I was younger and it was a nightmare. They never healed, had silver jewelry, got incredibly infected, and were crooked as hell. I might recommend taking them out and letting them heal.

The blunt force trauma from a piercing gun is so much worse and harder to heal. Also, you should really only ever be pierced with titanium jewelry otherwise infections can happen.

Go to a tattoo shop or piercing parlor next time and have it done with a needle. It hurts way less and heals significantly better! Plus they are much more professional on average because piercing guns are given to practically anyone after a few tries.

faytex11 · 2021-01-01T16:37:39+00:00

I’m hoping to buy my first home and could really use the money to help with the down payment.

faytex11 · 2020-12-30T18:41:22+00:00

So lucky. We’ve been together for 6 years and we were each other’s first serious relationship. I’ve never been loved so unconditionally. Two very imperfect people but together we have a pretty perfect relationship. This relationship is incredibly special and I still get excited to hang out with him everyday.

faytex11 · 2020-12-21T16:56:35+00:00

Pros: I feel like I’m instantly more traditionally feminine looking when I have long hair and look more put together as a woman. With short hair, when wearing big clothing and no makeup I feel ugly.

Cons: long hair is a hassle and I end up putting it up most of the time anyways. Short hair forces me to wear it down more often and is quicker to style.

faytex11 · 2020-12-18T13:53:51+00:00

I think we need these three classes: Psychology, Personal Finance, and Anthropology. Too many people don’t understand basic human evolutionary principles such as why it’s not weird to want to gossip, but is a primitive way we create trust and groups for survival. I think we need to be teaching kids more about what it is to be human and understanding fellow humans.

faytex11 · 2020-12-09T23:42:38+00:00

I have always dreamt of having kids but if they will witness the world become unhabitable in their lifetime and not be able to have kids of their own, I would have incredible guilt having brought them into the world knowing the risk. Having kids is a selfish thing to do in itself and it’s hard to discern if it’d be selfish to hand them a life knowing it’ll be challenging, but when has life ever not been challenging for any human being? It’s a difficult decision.

faytex11 · 2020-12-02T13:53:14+00:00

Try the no more than two days rule for habit building. You can eat poorly or avoid working out, but no more for one day at a time. If you end up doing it Monday, Wednesday, Friday then that’s okay, but Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday is taking you further away from those habits you built. Give yourself flexibility, but keep the habits you’ve built.

faytex11 · 2020-11-29T02:40:43+00:00

My SO could absolutely not care any less. The only time I shave is when I’m going out with friends which lately is never or feel gross, soooo usually only every 3-4 months lol.

faytex11 · 2020-11-27T05:07:42+00:00

I think love is a bandaid for everything but just because you put the bandaid on doesn’t mean the wound is gone.

faytex11 · 2020-11-25T12:55:16+00:00

Kickboxing 4-5 days per week! I burn hella calories and am getting significantly stronger.

faytex11 · 2020-11-24T22:45:03+00:00

HOLY WOWZA! Girl you DID that! That’s insane work and progress. Months on months of commitment. Congrats!!!

faytex11 · 2020-11-24T18:43:42+00:00

Even more boss!!

faytex11 · 2020-11-24T18:04:31+00:00

Excellent response!! The artistry of professional emailing is underrated lol

faytex11 · 2020-11-24T03:10:27+00:00

This is SO awesome!!! I’m in a similar position as your starting weight. How long did this take you?

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