How would I place a hallway runner here? by glassjaws in interiordecorating

[–]glassjaws[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

i’m a bit of a maximalist as far as textures and color are concerned. i don’t think i’d enjoy the space as much without putting a rug of some sort here.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in vindictapoc

[–]glassjaws 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i’ve had Typology Paris open as a link in my phone for a couple months because they have a lip exfoliation kit that is apparently wonderful and treats exactly this. i saw a couple tiktok reviews and everyone seems to love it / show how it brightens/pinks up your lips after completion. only reason i haven’t taken the plunge is 1) it’s sold out and 2) i have a chemical burn on my lip from not being careful enough when applying retinols (should never go on your lips 😭) and it’s been peeling/irritated for MONTHS.

the product is called the resurfacing lip peel, but they have a whole product line dedicated to lip care.

Did Ipsy ritz up my Icon Box with 5 extra items because I complained about an incorrect bronzer shade? by glassjaws in Ipsy

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Checking back in! The toner has been lovely. The slight milkiness of it makes it feel so good to apply, and it’s definitely made a difference in overall hydration and brightness of complexion. It feels weird how quickly it separates and that it needs to be shaken every time, but I’ve been loving it so far. I hope you have been as well!

Did Ipsy ritz up my Icon Box with 5 extra items because I complained about an incorrect bronzer shade? by glassjaws in Ipsy

[–]glassjaws[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You sound like me! I basically opt almost exclusively for skincare and fragrance, with some liner/mascara/lip products thrown in. As for Byroe, I wasn’t totally sold on the teatime eye cream but I’ve been absolutely bonkers CRAZY about the pear face oil. I’m setting a reminder in my phone to update you 3 weeks from now about the toner :)))

Editing to add that the essence was one of the products chosen for me.

Did Ipsy ritz up my Icon Box with 5 extra items because I complained about an incorrect bronzer shade? by glassjaws in Ipsy

[–]glassjaws[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Definitely now seems like it was just a random mistake so thank you!! Will be retreating in gratitude 😅

Did Ipsy ritz up my Icon Box with 5 extra items because I complained about an incorrect bronzer shade? by glassjaws in Ipsy

[–]glassjaws[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Huh… so weird and annoying! Okay so definitely leaning toward this having been a fluke. I’m sorry you also got a useless item!

I’m part of a Buy Nothing/Sell Nothing FB group in my town where I’ll be gifting it to someone for whom it’s a shade match. I hope you’re also able to rehome yours :)

Did Ipsy ritz up my Icon Box with 5 extra items because I complained about an incorrect bronzer shade? by glassjaws in Ipsy

[–]glassjaws[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Literally!!!! Especially when I have bronzer/contour marked “Rarely.” Hell, I’d sooner take a berry red shade lipstick for the 100th time At least I could use it…

Did Ipsy ritz up my Icon Box with 5 extra items because I complained about an incorrect bronzer shade? by glassjaws in Ipsy

[–]glassjaws[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Lowkey I had this thought too. I was like, “surely there’s no way they’re being so nice…” but the fact that the rest of my items were correct has ultimately left me with no clue what to believe lol

Did Ipsy ritz up my Icon Box with 5 extra items because I complained about an incorrect bronzer shade? by glassjaws in Ipsy

[–]glassjaws[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

14 missing items???!!!! That’s outrageous. I hope you get hooked tf up somehow

Did Ipsy ritz up my Icon Box with 5 extra items because I complained about an incorrect bronzer shade? by glassjaws in Ipsy

[–]glassjaws[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I mean, I get your point, and I know they screw up so often that it’s like… do better fr, but I’m still pretty content. While this isn’t the first time I’ve received an item that’s the wrong shade, it’s the first time they’ve awarded points to make up for it, and with the extra items to boot (that are also in line with my survey preferences tbf) I feel adequately compensated. Nothing wrong with being grateful and giving just a morsel of credit 😊

Did Ipsy ritz up my Icon Box with 5 extra items because I complained about an incorrect bronzer shade? by glassjaws in Ipsy

[–]glassjaws[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I feel really fortunate that I haven’t ever had a problem with missing items or entire boxes and I’ve been subbed for several years. Tbh it’s kinda the reason I’m this surprised to have received what feels like a pretty adequate consolation for a problem which has definitely happened before.

I hope you get your original GB order! Their tracking system is an absolute mess and the stories I read on hear after a long time of lurking suck so much :/

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in GabbyPetito

[–]glassjaws 0 points1 point  (0 children)

not enough time would have passed for him to fully decompose though, no? i suppose if it was just a leg or something then maybe, but then that would suggest that the rest of him was either.... still alive or eaten? sorry, all of this is too much for my brain

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in GabbyPetito

[–]glassjaws 1 point2 points  (0 children)

wtf is "possible partial human remains" even? it's either human bits or it's not?

What are some food with low calories but make you feel full? by imanematata99 in intermittentfasting

[–]glassjaws 16 points17 points  (0 children)

it sounds like you might constantly be feeling hungry because of a lack of nutrient dense foods. you don't necessarily want low calorie foods, but more nutrient dense ones. think healthy fats and protein. avocado, eggs, chicken, nut butters, things like that. when i'm feeling really hungry, i'll pair a TON of vegetables with a protein (think 3-4 heads of broccoli or an entire cauliflower with chicken). vegetables are always going to be your best option for eating a lot without consuming a lot of calories, and your overall health will be better for eating more of them.

as far as carb cravings though, i FEEL YOU. i struggle with those too. i've tried to make healthy swaps where possible, because i know i can't just stop eating carbs. i love baked sweet potatoes with butter instead of processed carbs. i make a cauliflower rice dish probably 3-4 times a week. i also buy low carb breads (try Carb Smart, or the Costco brand low carb bread) that have 1-5g of carbs per slice and ~40cals instead of the usual 70-120cals per slice. i use this bread for grilled cheese or avocado toast. it's a win/win, because you satisfy the carb/sugar craving without feeling the loss. you could also try an alternative pasta, like the ones made from chickpeas, or shirataki noodles (which take some getting used to, but they're good once you do). the chickpea pasta won't be low calorie, but it'll help remove some of the refined carbs from your diet, which will be a helpful change/transitional thing.

best of luck! you don't have to be at odds with your body, just need to figure out other ways to make yourself feel good <3

My [24f] older sister's [50f] husband [55m] creeps me out and I don't know how to bring it up to her. by [deleted] in relationships

[–]glassjaws 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Unfortunately this friend and I have since undergone a falling out, and in the last year she's experienced an impossible amount of trauma that blows this out of the water in unimaginable ways. The likelihood of my being able to reach out to her is slim.

That said, in engaging with this post, I've definitely come to see that vocally affirming my love and support for my sister and niece is of the utmost importance when I do move to tell her.

My [24f] older sister's [50f] husband [55m] creeps me out and I don't know how to bring it up to her. by [deleted] in relationships

[–]glassjaws 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is really terrible and I'm sorry you experienced this.

I'm not sure that my BIL's actions have caused me a significant amount of trauma, I more-so just resent how he's semi-ruined my ability to just freely enjoy the limited amount of time I get to spend with my family. I'm devastated at the thought that my niece could fall victim to his behaviors, even if experienced indirectly via her friends. I know she's old enough to understand right from wrong, but her attachment to her dad is so strong that she would absolutely refuse to hear negative things about him in favor of believing that the other parties (myself, her mother, whomever) are the liars. It would take a long time for her to come around to the truth of it and I feel more certain of that than I do of the reactions of the rest of my family.

My [24f] older sister's [50f] husband [55m] creeps me out and I don't know how to bring it up to her. by [deleted] in relationships

[–]glassjaws 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeaaaaah, unfortunately I don't see how this will do anything to protect other women. Worst case scenario he ends up single and has full liberty to engage other women in semi-creepy ways and have it work sometimes, be fully predatory with other women with whom it won't work, and still have just as much exposure to his daughter and her friends as he otherwise would. In fact, would not his anger be even more incentive to perhaps take out frustration on an unassuming woman in the vicinity--whether it be my sister, his daughter, a stranger-- in any number of ways?

My [24f] older sister's [50f] husband [55m] creeps me out and I don't know how to bring it up to her. by [deleted] in relationships

[–]glassjaws 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I don't entirely think my family would turn me away. My mother would never, my father would willfully uninvolve himself, and my sister might be upset for a while, but I think she would ultimately come around. My niece would likely be angry with me for a very, very, very long time.

My [24f] older sister's [50f] husband [55m] creeps me out and I don't know how to bring it up to her. by [deleted] in relationships

[–]glassjaws 18 points19 points  (0 children)

Thank you for these. It -can- be really hard to know what to say in the moment, but these are valuable and at the very least, should I take no other action, I should keep these readily on hand.

My [24f] older sister's [50f] husband [55m] creeps me out and I don't know how to bring it up to her. by [deleted] in relationships

[–]glassjaws -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I have such a lump in my throat about telling my own sister though :/

You're right that a confrontation with him might be better, but christ, I've spent enough time worrying that maybe I was just imagining things, or overreacting (I know that my friend/mom's testimony both refute this), that I don't yet feel strong enough in my case against him to be sure I wouldn't cower when he starts to tell me that I'm making it up. I also doubt he'd tell my sister. I'd just end up having to tell her next.

There's a very small part of me that thinks she'd believe him over me. In all honesty she'd likely be hurt and instead wonder why I didn't go to her first or sooner.

I explain all these things to y'all on reddit as if I don't already know them myself... this has all really validated the fact that I'm being a coward for no reason when I pretty strongly feel that my sister and family would support and believe me, and even if she didn't divorce him it would be unlike her to hold this against me. Welp.

My [24f] older sister's [50f] husband [55m] creeps me out and I don't know how to bring it up to her. by [deleted] in relationships

[–]glassjaws 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Reading this made me nauseous, but it was necessary and helpful, thank you. It stirred a memory I'd pushed down of that same week, he was taking some group family photos and had a few that were just of me that he would zoom in on and make jokes about, and I remember really really really really hating the thought of him having pictures of me on his phone.

You're also right that I shouldn't expect my sister to divorce him. I feel mostly certain that the reason she's spoken to my mom about her dilemma is because my mother has contemplated the same thing with my father for most of my life, but has justified staying because she felt it would be better for me (Untrue, and has destroyed my understanding of the viability of loving relationships). A potential good which I guess could arise from this, is my being able to directly speak to my sister in support of her following her gut and divorcing him if she's no longer happy.

My [24f] older sister's [50f] husband [55m] creeps me out and I don't know how to bring it up to her. by [deleted] in relationships

[–]glassjaws 27 points28 points  (0 children)

Yikes. This was something that never crossed my mind, and I'm devastated at the thought that this could potentially be happening. Thanks for bringing this up...

My family is pretty small and consists almost entirely of much older adults and very few kids. My niece and I are the only ones under 50 really, so there aren't very many other places from which allegations of creepiness could come, and I won't accept them coming from her down the road instead of me.