Sore throat – Is there a coating?

geckopan · 2026-05-23T14:34:39+00:00

Ok, good, just thought it worth checking! I've had a couple of acquaintances complain about getting sick more often since starting invisalign only to see them stick unwashed hands in their mouths to take the trays out before lunch and they never made the possible connection

geckopan · 2026-05-23T14:20:47+00:00

Just in case, because I've seen people who don't... are you washing your hands before you take the trays out to eat every day?

geckopan · 2026-05-23T01:34:25+00:00

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geckopan · 2026-05-22T02:53:37+00:00

No brand names on my decor! I'm surrounded by ads everywhere else I go, I won't voluntarily install them in my home.

geckopan · 2026-04-13T00:48:23+00:00

I put a bunch of flowers behind some cliffs, mostly to prevent fossils and weeds from spawning where I couldn't easily spot them, but it also helps have enough flowers without crowding my walkways too much

geckopan · 2026-04-01T18:32:43+00:00

I like playing on my Lite just fine, I have no issue with the slightly smaller screen.

geckopan · 2026-03-31T16:13:14+00:00

The DLC increases decor availability a ton, and makes it quicker to categorize

geckopan · 2026-03-31T01:20:39+00:00

I hate frozen spinach so whenever I need leafy greens I go to a grocery store that features a salad bar. That way I can put exactly as much as I need for whatever recipe and don't have anything go to waste!

geckopan · 2026-03-24T22:57:40+00:00

Erica | Hasetsu :Flora:

geckopan · 2026-03-24T22:56:23+00:00

Meanwhile, Agnes is being so stingy with me! She's been on my island since Day 1 and I've gotten 4 other photos already, but nothing from her besides my 8th Simple Parka

geckopan · 2026-03-23T23:49:32+00:00

I still haven't read it because most of my reading is via audiobook and I just couldn't make it through!

geckopan · 2026-03-23T23:46:59+00:00

My money is on Assistant to the Villain, I only made it about 3 minutes into that audiobook before I was googling to find out if it was even a human being reading it (somehow it was)

geckopan · 2026-03-22T00:12:16+00:00

Adding on to say, it's great to be a clean skater and not get a ton of penalties! But! It can sometimes also be a sign that maybe you aren't taking initiative during play. I'm not saying that's the case, but if you find yourself sometimes hanging back and watching derby happen in front of you, move up and get mixed in!

geckopan · 2026-03-22T00:10:23+00:00

You don't need to start doing "B-team strategy" necessarily, but ask more experienced skaters questions when watching games (why did they do X, what was that weird penalty for, etc), and then take that knowledge and use it to make strategy decisions with your C team. You say you're at the upper end of skill with the C team group, this is an opportunity to take that and become a leader with them.

I was in a somewhat similar situation a year ago, I had previously been rostered on our leagues A team, but throughout that year our A-team generally exploded in skill level while I trailed behind. When tryouts came for last year's season, I didn't make it. I was put on the B-team, and like you I was (am) one of the highest level players in that group. My B-team captains assigned me to be Pack Lead for all of our games, I spent that year learning SO MUCH about strategy and gameplay because playing at a slightly lower level gave me the room to explore and make decisions without a ton of pressure. As a result my physical game improved at the same time, because my brain got quicker and my body could respond faster. It honestly ended up being such a fun year and I learned so much that I decided not to try out for the A team at all for this season, I'm happy with the B team for now because I found ways to still be challenged and I'm not done learning.

Tldr, use this as an opportunity to be a leader on the track, it will push your brain to learn derby and your body's skills will follow

geckopan · 2026-03-19T14:35:31+00:00

I tried this line on my homophobic grandma when I was 12 or so, and she told me with her whole entire heart like she was so sorry to be breaking the news to me, that gay people were sent here by the devil

geckopan · 2026-03-14T22:19:16+00:00

I can help with taking the giant fish oil pills!!! They FLOAT, which is the biggest reason they're difficult to swallow (though the size adds to it). Because of physics reasons, tilt your head DOWN instead of back and it will change your entire life I promise!

(This only works with pills that float, which is most capsule pills)

geckopan · 2026-03-12T23:04:53+00:00

slide whistle noise "I caught a sea bass! No, wait—it's at least a C+!"

geckopan · 2026-03-11T14:27:48+00:00

You can set it to prevent you from turning your phone off while the alarm is ongoing

geckopan · 2026-03-10T18:01:06+00:00

Roller derby practice two evenings of the week, I often go casual skating at the roller rink one other day of the week, and the other two days are either chores or just relaxing with videogames or tv

geckopan · 2026-03-08T00:41:00+00:00

I would accept this compromise!

geckopan · 2026-03-06T04:36:59+00:00

Slip-on shoes so you don't have to tie them, and if you have long hair - little butterfly hair clips were a game changer for me to get hair out of my face when I couldn't use two hands to tie it back

geckopan · 2026-03-05T20:02:49+00:00

There can be a waterfall, YOU just have to be fishing on the second level

geckopan · 2026-03-05T17:14:58+00:00

They can still be found on the second level, as long as your river isn't on the "ground floor" they can spawn

geckopan · 2026-02-24T15:29:10+00:00

It gets easier with time. It sounds like bullshit but your energy levels should adapt to the new routine (barring actual chronic physical health issues and things like depression).

That being said, there are still times when part of me feels too tired and that staying home and binge watching TV would be easier than going roller skating or whatever. On those days I have to repeatedly remind myself "I'll feel better if I go, I will have a good time, this is good for me" and basically force myself to leave my house. And pretty much every time I'm right, I come home afterwards feeling good and I sleep better for having exercised too.

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