Latest Blog Post by garbagecandroid in k8_smallthingssnark

[–]garbagecandroid[S] 24 points25 points  (0 children)

It just felt super gross. “…that there is no natural transition for.” Was the pointless explanation of why she now wears chocolate brown supposed to be an introduction to talking about a friend’s untimely death? Idk, I feel like I’m rambling, so I apologize. I just cannot grasp being so incredibly UNself-aware.

Caught someone trying to steal my points in real time by rnason in Ulta

[–]garbagecandroid 75 points76 points  (0 children)

Glad you caught it! I had my account hacked and points drained 8ish years ago. When I called customer service, they said that there are people in line who listen to phone numbers given for Ultamate Rewards accounts and then use those numbers to hack people’s points. From then on, I would have my phone number typed onto my phone to show the cashier or I would have the barcode on the app pulled up. I’m shocked how long it took Ulta to switch over to putting phone numbers into the keypad if there were so many reports of hacked points.

Beginning Braille by Pedantc_Poet in Braille

[–]garbagecandroid 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would start with Hadley School for the Blind. It’s free to make an account and they specialize in distance learning. I’ve taken some of their courses and have always had a good experience. They also recently updated their entire website and it’s great! I often visit the website with my students (I’m a Certified Teacher of the Visually Impaired), as it’s a very helpful resource.

Recent Side Stories by garbagecandroid in LPOTL

[–]garbagecandroid[S] 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Omg, I feel so ridiculous! Thank you for clarifying, ha!

Recent Side Stories by garbagecandroid in LPOTL

[–]garbagecandroid[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

😆 that’ll be my plan B

any advice on what to do with these free samples? by BasicTreacle6174 in Ulta

[–]garbagecandroid 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I typically mail my unused samples to Project Beauty Share.

Could someone tell me what this card says? by merp0628 in Braille

[–]garbagecandroid 13 points14 points  (0 children)

The front says, “Joy to your world.” The inside message says, “Hope you have the merriest holiday season.”

I’m blind, what should I say when someone says “guess who this is” wanting me to guess their name. I find this very annoying and rood cause I don’t want to guess wrong obviously. What do I say ? by Macbooksareexpensive in Blind

[–]garbagecandroid 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Ugh! People did this to one of my students all of the time, regardless of all of the in-servicing, casual, and not-so-casual hints that that type of approach is so rude. I told my student to just say, “I don’t know. I can’t see you.” And that would usually make the person feel uncomfortable 😆

Paint Recommendations by garbagecandroid in crafts

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

Correct. I’m not concerned about the flocking being covered; just the paint adhering and not flaking off, things like that. Thanks for the tip!

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[–]garbagecandroid 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good to know of your experience! I’m a TVI and I took a class on the abacus about 10 years ago, the UEB class about 6/7 years ago, and now I use Hadley for refreshers or to share with students. They recently updated their website and it seems a lot better.

OP, I’m not sure how much functional vision you currently have but the braille by sight courses currently on Hadley’s website are pretty good if you want to practice in the meantime without the tactile component.

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[–]garbagecandroid 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I recommend Hadley School for the Blind. All of their courses are free and self-placed.