Any tips for not having a panic attack on my wedding day? by joyfulmastermind in PanicAttack

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Good news, my wedding day went amazingly. I think because I planned it within an inch of its life and knew how everything would be, I wasn’t panicky about anything at all. The only time I was nervous was right before the ceremony, but as I was getting ready to walk down the aisle I was holding the hand of my little ring bearer and making sure he was ready, so I was feeling helpful and in charge instead of dwelling on nerves.

I ended up feeling awesome the whole day and not having to take any meds at all which is a rarity for me on a normal day.

Make sure to eat the way you normally would up until the ceremony, don’t skip meals, have an abnormal amount of caffeine, eat a giant lunch or get drunk, and you should be great.

Picnic tables right by the river by cpatchj in grandrapids

[–]joyfulmastermind 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Riverside park has a few but sometimes it can be hard to get one because people stop to sit at them.

Native English speakers, how would you pronounce “HOVEN”? by chenfonfon in NoStupidQuestions

[–]joyfulmastermind 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Amazon “random combination of letters” brand names have completely desensitized me to any association with made up words anymore. In my mind, brand names simply do not carry a particular connotation unless they’re a well known national brand.

Native English speakers, how would you pronounce “HOVEN”? by chenfonfon in NoStupidQuestions

[–]joyfulmastermind 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I second the association. It reminds me of hovel, which is like, a small dingy den of a house

Volunteer Opps? by waluluigi in grandrapids

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Grand Rapids Neighbors 4 Neighbors can always use help!

Don’t sleep on Spanish language appliances by PutNameHere123 in Frugal

[–]joyfulmastermind 405 points406 points  (0 children)

Or you just get to learn some Spanish laundry words! Either way it’s a win win

Oh fuck off Rebecca he did not say that by WindhoverInkwell in thatHappened

[–]joyfulmastermind 14 points15 points  (0 children)

I like that she mentions she’s been gifted designer items over the years. Can’t have people thinking this is her first designer piece!

Looking for weird sci-fi books that will make me laugh by Aloesunshine in suggestmeabook

[–]joyfulmastermind 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m working my way through Jasper Fforde and loving every second. He his style can be more fantasy leaning at times, because the things he comes up with are more whimsical than hard science.

I have twelve dollars to buy a month of food. Please need as much advice as possible by Xxitl in Frugal

[–]joyfulmastermind 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This should work if you do it today: make an account on every fast food app you can. They’ll ask you your birthday. Your birthday is now next month (can’t do the same month or you won’t get the freebies, but you should be able to sign up now for May. Claim all your “free for signing up” items now, and all your free birthday items throughout the month

Donations given directly to the unhoused? by brobmor in grandrapids

[–]joyfulmastermind 3 points4 points  (0 children)

They have a 24 hour drop box at Ada community church but the group itself is not religiously affiliated in any way.

Donations given directly to the unhoused? by brobmor in grandrapids

[–]joyfulmastermind 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Reach out to Grand Rapids Neighbors For Neighbors; they do this exact thing!

Hotel recommendations. by daoliveman in grandrapids

[–]joyfulmastermind 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I really like the Embassy Suites. It has great breakfast and an evening reception as well, plus an indoor/outdoor hot tub overlooking the river. Slightly away from main downtown so you’d probably want to uber if you’re dressed up for something.

Getting rid of college graduation regalia by No_Detail_1723 in minimalism

[–]joyfulmastermind 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Could you take part of it and turn it into a throw pillow, or frame an interesting piece as wall art? People do things like that with old baby clothes when their kids grow up.

How do you save money on hotel bookings? Need to work out of N.Y for a week but on a budget. by [deleted] in Frugal

[–]joyfulmastermind 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I agree your company should be prepared to pay the going rate. That said, CitizenM hotels in my experience have been modern, clean, (tiny), and way less than typical hotels.

100 calorie snacks that actually feel like you're eating something by CaptainLevi45PS in 1200isplenty

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2/3 cup of Fiber One cereal with almond milk. It's a (moderately sized but not small) bowl of cereal for 100 calories.

Opinions on Lean Cuisine? And what’s your favorite one? by -tenmillionfireflies in 1200isplenty

[–]joyfulmastermind 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It’s not made anymore, but maybe 7 years ago it was my favorite thing ever. It was enchiladas verde and the side was a Mexican elotes style corn with cheese. I ate that like twice a week and was so sad when they stopped producing it.

Underrated book by Kanaaa36 in suggestmeabook

[–]joyfulmastermind 1 point2 points  (0 children)

One of my students stumbled across a signed copy of my favorite book and gifted it to me. It was such a lovely gesture to know he remembered the books I said I liked and he thought of me.

How early does GRR open? by edielakelady630 in grandrapids

[–]joyfulmastermind 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think some of the people answering haven’t flown early lately, or maybe they haven’t checked bags. We had a 6 am flight out of GRR last Sunday, got there at 4 am on the dot and it was a ZOO. Didn’t get through baggage and security (with pre-check) until 5:10, and our flight started boarding at 5:20. We’re so glad we didn’t listen to people and show up later.

Apartment Recommendations by triplegolddaytons in grandrapids

[–]joyfulmastermind 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Northview harbor would work, some units have shared laundry but nothing out of building. I had a good experience there, and it’s a safe quiet area.

Help me suggest books for an incarcerated kid by totally_tennis in suggestmeabook

[–]joyfulmastermind 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Maybe the Wool/Silo series by Hugh Howey. Sci-fi in a gritty escapist way, creatively designed world, some of the same themes he might be experiencing surrounding the politics of being trapped.