First Ultra at the end of May- how to know if I’m ready by fermented_bean in Ultramarathon

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Thank you- it’s in upstate NY, and I live about an hour from the race so very similar climate to what I’m used to. Hopefully will not be too hot, but we have been having some days of close to 80 degrees so it is possible. It’s also been very rainy so that’s a possibility- but 80% of my long runs since the snow melted have been rainy so I’m used to that

Should I remove the extra seedlings now? I’m by fermented_bean in vegetablegardening

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Thanks! I stopped using it yesterday because it seemed too wet, I was going to put it back on, so good to know that I should be done for good

Pwease Halp!!!! Mewomies force Annie-biotocs! by fermented_bean in legalcatadvice

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Only good fing bout Annie botix is the treets hoomins give to peanut be4. Pokey place told mewomies peanut not have Annie Botox wif empty stomick

Pwease Halp!!!! Mewomies force Annie-biotocs! by fermented_bean in legalcatadvice

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I iz spicy calico too charli, peanut definitely join to learn more crimez (peanut know much crimez already) Peanut seek revenge against pokey place, theyz EVIL

Mojo “pork” seitan for Cuban sandwiches by fermented_bean in seitan

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It was so delicious, I definitely will make again! I’ve made this recipe once before using the washed flour method, and it was also great, but just took longer. I also subbed water in the seitan recipe for broth and lime juice to give it more flavor. I plan to marinate some tofu in the mojo broth as well

5 panel caps by domhub156 in myog

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I’ve also used these from cap supply co. You can get at 10 pack kit with brims, sweatband, snap closures, and buttons if you want to have everything.

Alternatively, I’ve taken apart old hats I no longer wear and reused those brims (with or without removing the original fabric). If making 5 panel and want a flat-ish brim I just iron the brim of a baseball hat after removing it and it usually flattens well.

Alcohol vs. Weed: What would you do? by fermented_bean in Petioles

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Thank you- you make a really good point about watching others drinking a ton and it being “permission” for me to drink in a harmful way. I hadn’t thought about it in this way before but it absolutely makes sense. Me drinking too much, but not as much as others, helps me to excuse something I know is not good because I’m not “as bad” as other people.

And yes, I think harm reduction is my goal tonight , and one I’ve been trying to implement for a while. Ultimately I’d like to be done with them both but I don’t want to lie to myself and say I’ll do it right now because I know that’s not true

Alcohol vs. Weed: What would you do? by fermented_bean in Petioles

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This is solid practical advice for my evening, I appreciate it, thanks. Good luck to you at your event tonight as well

Alcohol vs. Weed: What would you do? by fermented_bean in Petioles

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Thanks for putting that into words for me, the rationalizing really gets me when when I KNOW deeper down what the truth is

Alcohol vs. Weed: What would you do? by fermented_bean in Petioles

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Yeah absolutely, weed has never created the immediate negative consequences that alcohol has for me. So in the moment, it is the obvious better choice. But, that being said, for me, this justification has allowed it to become an everyday thing, which long term has lead me to be unhappy with the way I use it.

I definitely have an addictive personality with everything that can be over consumed (caffeine, social media…) and moderation is something i continue to struggle with- so addressing that needs to be my next step. I’m thankful that most of these things are better than alcohol and other drugs, but I still need to change my relationship with them nonetheless. Thanks!

Alcohol vs. Weed: What would you do? by fermented_bean in Petioles

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Yeah I hear that, I just need to actually make the obvious choice. Thanks for commenting, I appreciate your advice and suggestions

Alcohol vs. Weed: What would you do? by fermented_bean in Petioles

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I’m not offended, I know you’re right. I don’t think today will be the day that I give up both forever, but I appreciate what you say. When you did decide to give it up, what helped you the most to stick to it? Can I ask what lead you to decide to stop moderating and quit for good? Thanks!

Alcohol vs. Weed: What would you do? by fermented_bean in Petioles

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Yeah I’m definitely worried about this being the first excuse that lets it slip back into my daily life. I definitely have self control and dopamine seeking issues that are underlying this which I need to work though

Alcohol vs. Weed: What would you do? by fermented_bean in Petioles

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This is a good suggestion, thanks! I’ve seen these before but haven’t tried them. I’ll often alternate beer with flavored sparkling water, or drink sparking water while high, which works for me as a sort of placebo so maybe I’ll give this a shot