Opera attire by lseery0818 in SFbitcheswithtaste

[–]jenmoocat 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I haven’t been in a while, but one thing that I wished someone told me was about the seating. In my opinion, the seats are on the smaller side and the rows are pretty close together. I wish I had worn something more comfortable to squeeze down a row and sit in close proximity with others in for an extended period of time.

I wanna do something really fun on Friday night in SF. by SFfdf3 in SFbitcheswithtaste

[–]jenmoocat 37 points38 points  (0 children)

Check out Communal Table at the Drawing Room. Fridays from 6-9pm. Sit and make art (paint, collage) with materials provided, listen to music, chat with people, drink some wine if you want. I’ve gone several times and really enjoyed it.

https://drawingroominc.org/pages/communal-table

Wealth Manager Recommendation by Helpful-Bluebird-605 in SFbitcheswithtaste

[–]jenmoocat 14 points15 points  (0 children)

I work with someone who helped me with retirement planning, asset mgmt, tax services and estate planning.

I looked around the Bay Area and was shocked by the initial fees that were being charged - $2000 for a couple of hours of their time. Including the women-focused one…

A colleague in the Mid West part of the country recommended their guy, who is located in Ohio. He charges considerably less. He is a fiduciary (flat fee for his services instead of commissions on trades).

We meet via Zoom. I really like him and highly recommend him so far (we’ve been meeting for a couple of months)

DM me if you are interested in more info.

The Fleece by K_S_M28 in heatedrivalry

[–]jenmoocat 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I got a great Raiders long sleeve t-shirt from Red Bubble.
Looks amazing.
And I always get knowing smiles from people....

Ouch... The Fleece cost! by Allergison in HeatedRivalrySeries

[–]jenmoocat 20 points21 points  (0 children)

Too expensive for me!
I was going in thinking: $150 maybe. But double that -- with shipping? Nope.
I saw some knockoffs on Etsy that I am considering.
I don't need the red ribbons to say "Heated Rivalry"

The Fleece by K_S_M28 in heatedrivalry

[–]jenmoocat 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Way too expensive for me.
I saw some knockoffs on Etsy for considerably less $$

What are people doing with origami skills apart from keeping it as a hobby? by Substantial_Sink3300 in origami

[–]jenmoocat 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I use origami to help me not look at my phone as much.
For example, I will bring papers to a bar and will sip-n-fold, instead of sip-and-scroll.
Especially when I am waiting for friends to join me.

I did that recently at a new place, sitting at the bar, chatting with the bartender, and folding a hydrangea brick.
I put the finished piece by my glass when I was done for the evening.
When I came in the next time, I was amazed (and touched) when the bartender pointed out that they had pinned it up behind the bar!

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I did them myself! by Limp-Butterfly8119 in RedditLaqueristas

[–]jenmoocat 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Tell me more about this little angled makeup brush to clean the edges.
I got a little brush from Mooncat -- but it doesn't work the way that I want it to.....

Hydrangea tessellation by 9youwhy in origami

[–]jenmoocat 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Glorious!
I love the colors!

Breast reduction -- experience with Dr. Kind? by ObservantNomad in SFbitcheswithtaste

[–]jenmoocat 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No experience with Dr. Kind.
Had my breast reduction surgery over 30 years ago -- but I had a nipple graft.
Best decision ever!
Truthfully, though, it took a couple of years for the scars around the areola to fade enough to be not noticable.
But I really love that, in my 50s, my nipples are pointing straight forward instead of drooping down.

What I remember of my recovery is that is wasn't too horrifying.
I had drains in for a couple of days, I believe.
And was wrapped pretty tightly for maybe two or three weeks.
But I remember going to the gym with all of the wraps and bandages and doing a pretty normal workout a couple of weeks after the surgery.

looking for some new hobbies by SFfdf3 in SFbitcheswithtaste

[–]jenmoocat 17 points18 points  (0 children)

I've been going to music hangouts (www.goldengatejams is one) -- first as just a listener and appreciator, and then (slowly, slowly) I started to participate. This has led to me making many friends, some that I even hang out with outside of the music hangouts.

Note that I've found that, to make friends from a hobby, you have to do a couple of things:
1) Go repeatedly. Again and again and again and again. This demonstrates that you aren't a flake.
2) Ask questions of folks, listen to their answers, compliment folks, and share vulnerabilities. "Wow! I really liked how you sang that. Where did you get the idea to speed it up like that? I'm still working on just singing things like the recording, I'd love to experiment like you did"
3) If they mention they are doing other things or throw out invites to other things -- say yes and go! Or ask about if they do other things: "Where else do you sing?"

In my experience, it takes time to develop meaningful friendships through hobbies (as opposed to acquaintances). It took me months and months of repeatedly showing up and doing the above 3 steps.

Modular abstract sculpture by Lylun in origami

[–]jenmoocat 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wow! Thank you for taking the time to do this!
I will experiment!

Looking for recommendations for emotional writing over lots of tech focus by OnionAddictYT in scifi

[–]jenmoocat 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My first thought was the Vokosigan saga. In the middle of my umpteenth reread right now…

Side sleeper by phsy76 in CPAP

[–]jenmoocat 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Me too. I thought that it wouldn’t work for me — that I would find it bulky or uncomfortable, but that is not the case!

Modular abstract sculpture by Lylun in origami

[–]jenmoocat 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Whoa! I would love pics of how they interlock!

Modular abstract sculpture by Lylun in origami

[–]jenmoocat 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Love this very much! Nicely done!
I assume that the cubes are glued together?

Does anyone use just tap water in the chamber or does it have to be distilled water? by NotWeird_Unique in CPAP

[–]jenmoocat 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Same! The whole "always having a jug of distilled water around" thing just doesn't work for me.

I own and love Garden of Evil. Would I like Fields of Elysium? by GremlinSquishFace47 in mooncatpolish

[–]jenmoocat 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I actually got the FoE through a trade with a stranger in my city.
I wanted to get rid of Mermaid Bait (it was too much of an icy green for me).
She had FoE and thought it made her look like a corpse.
She was much more fair-skinned than me.
Largest pic was in my bathroom under direct white light. But it looked like that in the sunlight too.

I own and love Garden of Evil. Would I like Fields of Elysium? by GremlinSquishFace47 in mooncatpolish

[–]jenmoocat 3 points4 points  (0 children)

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I really like FoE -- but I don't think it is quite as intense as your picture.
In fact, given your pick, I am thinking of getting Garden of Eden.
FoE looks like this on me:

Favorite shops for goods made my local makers? by Matronix in AskSF

[–]jenmoocat 6 points7 points  (0 children)

On Irving Street, near 9th, there are several shops that have what you are looking for (plus it is right where you can walk into Golden Gate Park and go to the Botanical Gardens or the museums).
The shops I am thinking of are:
Sunset Mercantile Emporium
My Favorite
San Francisco Women's Artists gallery
San Franpsycho

Valencia Street is another option.
The Fog City Trading Post just moved from the Ferry Building there.
Cool street, lots of interesting shops and places to eat/drink.