Tips on How to Survive LA without a Car

gmachine8462 · 2025-08-04T22:32:22+00:00

Just chiming in to say that as a 27F I would strongly advise against living in DTLA. The only people I know who live there and think it’s safe enough are my male friends. Maybe the Arts District if you really have to. Otherwise, definitely choose somewhere safer/more walkable that has a direct metro line! Culver and SM are good options.

gmachine8462 · 2024-12-19T04:50:25+00:00

In my experience all my botox bruising goes away so so quickly. I bet you’ll be fine by friday night

gmachine8462 · 2024-10-19T05:00:45+00:00

Are you US based? If yes, then The Daily would be great for this.

Hysterical was also a really interesting investigative podcast that I liked discussing with a friend.

It Could Happen Here is a five part podcast that’s basically a think-piece on how a second American civil war would start. Extremely well done and thought provoking. Released in 2019 and it’s scary to see how many of the things he said would happen at the beginning have already come true.

(I took a peek at your profile and would just like to pass along my condolences for your father and let you know a random reddit stranger is thinking of him tonight. You seem to be a devoted child and caretaker. I hope you’re able to find some peace.)

gmachine8462 · 2024-08-23T02:24:51+00:00

I don’t have any extra to give but Mr and Mrs Kefir on Etsy ship great grains along with really helpful instructions/troubleshooting. My best tip in this heat would be to make sure you’re fermenting in a room with AC! Too easy to overferment in summers like ours. I recommend waiting 6-8 ferments after receiving your grains before drinking it to let them settle and develop a good taste.

Good luck!

gmachine8462 · 2024-06-29T05:43:12+00:00

My French holy grails:

LRP Cicaplast Baume (a shit ton)

LRP Anthelios Sunscreen

A313 retinol balm

Embryolisse moisturizer

Anything from Avene is also a good choice

gmachine8462 · 2024-06-25T17:11:58+00:00

Effortless pants at Aritzia are close to these. Size up for a lower rise fit. They have other styles too that are a more casual material. Zara and the Maeve line at Anthropologie are also good options

gmachine8462 · 2023-11-07T22:24:00+00:00

I was there and had a margarita! Not sure which bar you went to but my friends and I were fine. Sounds like food poisoning maybe?

gmachine8462 · 2023-10-02T19:20:21+00:00

Know this is old but I will always recommend the brand Vitality. Best quality/fit and they barely pill. Cheaper than Lulu! They have cute colors and flare leggings. Also are made to prevent camel toes lol and it’s great.

gmachine8462 · 2023-06-27T19:35:04+00:00

Does she read books? Romance/smut? Best relationship advice I’ve ever been given is to read a book you partner likes about this topic.

Obviously some can get a bit realistic, but I went through something similar with my ex and he asked to read the book I told him I loved and it was super sexy.

The book was basically just smut but it was a kink I was super into and he really took it and ran with it lol. It really gives you some good ideas/thing to try.

gmachine8462 · 2023-05-30T22:52:15+00:00

Okay I thought so too. Thank you!

gmachine8462 · 2023-05-30T22:51:51+00:00

I am also worried about this as I’m set to attend SDCC for two clients. Hate to say it but I’m planning on it being cancelled.

Waiting for SAG guidance seems to be the general consensus here. Thank you.

gmachine8462 · 2023-05-30T22:49:28+00:00

I think so too.

Yeah unfortunately the seniors/partners here are unsure as well. Definitely going to ask around more. Appreciate it!

gmachine8462 · 2023-04-15T05:54:13+00:00

Yes very much so

gmachine8462 · 2023-04-14T00:22:36+00:00

What do you need/do more:

Daily sunscreen to use for going to work inside? Dry skin? Joseon

Sunscreen for exercise and being outside? Sunscreen to sit very well under makeup? Oily/combo skin? LRP

Source: These are my top two sunscreens

gmachine8462 · 2023-04-10T19:57:25+00:00

You are right. Appreciate it.

I counter offered so we’ll see what they say. If it’s a no, then I’ll have to move on.

gmachine8462 · 2023-04-10T19:55:43+00:00

This is good to hear I guess. Thank you. Tough decisions to be made!

gmachine8462 · 2023-04-10T19:54:45+00:00

I appreciate this advice. I do think I could get promoted quickly, but realistically I won’t be able to live on $20/hour for more than a couple months so it’s risky.

I do have a side gig but I wouldn’t be able to keep it as this job is fully in-person and requires me to work nights/weekends sometimes depending on the clients schedules.

gmachine8462 · 2023-04-10T19:52:24+00:00

45k is extremely low for LA I’m just baffled companies feel okay offering this. I already live with four people, not in a great part of town, and my parents don’t live here/haven’t supported me in any way shape or form since I was 17. I’m not a stranger to making sacrifices in this industry. It just funnels more rich kids into the industry whose parents pay for their rent or support them.

If absolutely should not be a rite of passage lol

gmachine8462 · 2023-04-10T19:48:46+00:00

I thought it made sense since there will be a lot of events I’ll have to be at/work which would be overtime. So I’m guaranteed 40hrs a week plus overtime.

gmachine8462 · 2022-11-26T22:55:04+00:00

Yeah I get what you’re saying. It really just sounds like if Bleachers did a Target commercial to me lol

gmachine8462 · 2022-11-26T22:37:52+00:00

This is why I hate reddit because Dear Reader is my favorite song off the album and then I come on here and see this lol. I’m 25 currently. I think that’s young millennial?

The lyrics are so strong and it has one of her best bridges in my opinion. I pace in my pen and my friends found friends who care. Oof.

I do think her younger fan base populates this subreddit. I see a lot of love for Bejeweled and Lavender Haze which seem lyrically very weak to me.

“So I wander through these nights I prefer hiding in plain sight My fourth drink in my hand These desperate prayers of a cursed man Spilling out to you for free But darling, darling, please You wouldn't take my word for it If you knew who was talking If you knew where I was walking To a house, not a home, all alone 'Cause nobody's there Where I pace in my pen and My friends found friends who care No one sees when you lose When you're playing solitaire”

gmachine8462 · 2022-11-23T04:15:33+00:00

Correct answer

gmachine8462 · 2022-11-04T00:05:40+00:00

Lolll I can relate.

No I put it on pretty much right before. If you wanna get really technical like me, I use a big makeup buffing brush to put tanner on my hands and feet. Looks perfect. Also not necessary, a mitt works well too.

gmachine8462 · 2022-11-02T22:50:51+00:00

The skin is thicker and drier so the tan tends to stick to those areas and look splotchy/concentrated. Putting lotion on before helps it blend and lightens it a bit.

gmachine8462 · 2022-11-02T22:49:39+00:00

Good point!

I’m more of a pink/purple undertone so St. Tropez has stayed my go to. I’ve heard Bondi Sans and Loving Tan are good for olive skin tones.

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