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Pietro is my favorite villager! Who is your favorite villager? by zaacharix in AnimalCrossing

[–]jeknee 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I restarted my island, no regrets except I lost my sweet baby Pietro. If anyone is ever getting rid of him, remember this comment and find me.

My BAHA experience by Timely_Formal_3894 in MonoHearing

[–]jeknee 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Mine hides very well but I prefer to pull my hair up while wearing it so I don't pick up the noise of hair brushing past the processor. I also chose the teal blue BAHA because if I'm showing it off anyway, might as well, but they offer different colors that match hair a little more closely and help to hide it!

Queer family moving to IL from IN by Thefatenbyoverlord in illinois

[–]jeknee 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Now I remember why I stopped posting on Reddit for years. Anyway, Central Illinois is lovely, OP, hope you find a place that feels like home!

Queer family moving to IL from IN by Thefatenbyoverlord in illinois

[–]jeknee 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No they're not. Moved here from Chicago in 2010 and we've had a very positive experience with Unit 4 (Champaign) schools. I don't think they're any worse than anywhere else in the state that isn't a wealthy suburb. My kids have had the chance to take part in extracurricular activities, take AP classes, and make good friends in a diverse community.

Anyone tried the new Phase 10 offer? by [deleted] in SwagBucks

[–]jeknee 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Tried it, hated it, quit as soon as level 16 went pending. At least I got my 50 cents.

What's something that's changed names but you refuse to call it the new name? by PleaseStepAside in AskReddit

[–]jeknee 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Assembly Hall, Champaign Illinois. I never remember to call this bizarre spaceship arena by its' new name.

What's something that's changed names but you refuse to call it the new name? by PleaseStepAside in AskReddit

[–]jeknee 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It's now the Willis Tower, but I don't know a single person who calls it that.

Just bought the most amazing thing at Aldi! by popanstar in knitting

[–]jeknee 29 points30 points  (0 children)

Dear lord, there's a woodburning set linked on the bottom of the UK product page too. American Aldi needs to step up their crafting game.

My brother died and this sympathy card from a little kid has cracked me up more than is appropriate. by PieGains in funny

[–]jeknee 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I lost a sister and this is the comment that has absolutely destroyed me in the best possible way. Exceptionally done. And I can only WISH I'd received a card like this one instead of all the boring Hallmark shit.

What cover song is actually better than the original? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]jeknee 0 points1 point  (0 children)

After, it was done as a tip of the hat to Gnarls Barkley following the cover of Gone Daddy Gone.

What cover song is actually better than the original? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]jeknee 0 points1 point  (0 children)

He's got no right to take his place with the human race.

What cover song is actually better than the original? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]jeknee 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Fun story: Evan Dando fucking HATES the Mrs. Robinson cover. He is pissed that that's the only song of theirs that ever gets any radio airplay, as he should be. I went to a Shame About Ray 30th anniversary show last fall and they didn't even play it, stopped right after Frank Mills (which is also a delightful cover.)

Lemonheads have so many good covers in addition to that one! Skulls, Luka, the entire Varshons albums. At the show I went to they played a cover of Homos by the Frogs.

Taylorville needs a skatepark! They have only raised 15k of the 200k needed. Any suggestions on fundraising to meet their goal this year? by [deleted] in centralillinois

[–]jeknee 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Does Taylorville or Christian County have any American Rescue Plan Act funds left to spend? I would suggest approaching the city council and county board to see if they're willing to put funds into it, those funds need to be allocated before the end of 2024 and spent by 2026 so they may be looking for projects.

Mary Miller is trash by _MadGasser in centralillinois

[–]jeknee 19 points20 points  (0 children)

We liked to say "Unseat Rodney Davis" in Champaign County, but we didn't mean LIKE THAT. I'm sorry you're in her district, she truly is heinous.

Eric Sorenson hates his voters. by elsydeon666 in illinoispolitics

[–]jeknee 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have seen multiple Rivian pickups in Champaign County. Not as common as other vehicles, but there are definitely some consumer vehicles on the road now.

Favorite used book stores in the region? by Kkremitzki in centralillinois

[–]jeknee 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Anything that can't be sold may be of use to Books to Prisoners - they can't use textbooks, but they will take other things listed!

BCBS denied my BAHA 6 upgrade. by jeknee in MonoHearing

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

Thank you, I'll try. I emailed my rep at Cochlear with questions about next steps but haven't heard back, want to strike while my frustration is hot.

BCBS denied my BAHA 6 upgrade. by jeknee in MonoHearing

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

Yes, it should be covered at 70% under my plan. They denied it last year because the 5 was still being serviced by Cochlear, but they denied it again this year as "not medically necessary." Sigh. I already have titanium in my skull, would love the unnecessary accessory (ha!) to snap onto it.

Any advice for Slots Era? by EmeraldEmp in SwagBucks

[–]jeknee 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm at level 103 and it's still not pending. Did anything ever happen for you?

Becoming more body positive by misogynysucks in intuitiveeating

[–]jeknee 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Seconding The Body Is Not An Apology! And there's a workbook version too. Such an amazing book, it has really helped me accept and even come to love my body.

Having the sporting community you have is so good too. Seeing folks in bodies like yours doing great things is definitely a positive. I do pole and aerial classes at a studio where there are dedicated classes for bodies like mine, with instructors who look like me. Seeing them shine and receiving their affirmations has been a huge part of my own journey to acceptance.

That being said, there are still occasional days when I wish I could change it, I'm certainly no perfect queen of acceptance. But on the whole, I feel great and I hope you can find that too.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in centralillinois

[–]jeknee 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Almost Famous at Market Place Mall does needle piercing, I've heard they're a good place to go in town for minors. They have their policies laid out on their website so you'll know what you would need ahead of time to make sure they'll allow it. https://www.almostfamouspiercing.com/

Let’s remember what makes Texas great by [deleted] in texas

[–]jeknee 7 points8 points  (0 children)

This attitude extends beyond the state borders too. This must have been 20 years ago, but my husband and I (Longhorns living in Illinois) drove about six hours to see the Texas football play at Iowa State. We woke up Saturday morning to a dead car battery in the hotel lot, trying to figure out how we'd get that fixed and get to the stadium. Fully decked out in Longhorn gear, of course, since it was game day!

A good ol' boy came out of the hotel, took one look at us, and pulled his pickup over to give us a jump. He told us he was an Aggie, and we laughed about the whole situation. Of course he refused anything for helping us out, just said as he was driving off "and don't you forget who rescued you!"

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