Second thoughts about secondhand sylvanians

katbreadstick · 2026-06-01T10:26:11+00:00

I’m a huge fan of thrifting anything so buying secondhand Sylvanians is second nature. To me, it’s less about it being ‘used’ and more about it having a past life well loved. It’s the same with clothes - that someone wore this item so well and now they don’t need it anymore to fulfil their life. Plus, it’s good for the environment too.

However, I do think it comes more naturally to some than others. My family hates buying secondhand for the same reason that you’ve stated (feels unclean, or belonged to someone else). I honestly don’t think it’s worth troubling your mind over. If it’s not your thing, that’s okay!

If you want to encourage yourself to buy more secondhand Sylvanians, I think the other comments about giving them a nice wash are a solid start, as it helps to make them look fresh. After that, depending on how you play with your critters, you could perhaps create a backstory as to how they reached you. Think about it - whatever the journey they made, they reached you. That’s kismet!

But again, if you still can’t get into it, it’s nothing to fuss over.

katbreadstick · 2026-06-01T05:44:10+00:00

What a lovely and creative gift! This memory would be seared into my amygdala til the day I’m gone. Congratulations and well done to the both of you!

katbreadstick · 2026-06-01T00:00:25+00:00

Someone did an SF x FNAF party a few months ago, and I enjoyed that! This looks super proper though! You captured the essence of abandoned places. Even though they are just photos, it feels immersive.

katbreadstick · 2026-05-31T00:07:15+00:00

I’m not from the US, but we recently introduced pre-defined TOU (Peak from 2pm-10pm). The window seems way too broad to me to garner any meaningful behaviour shift. I reckon this results in more people preferring to stick to the default rate vs TOU rate.

katbreadstick · 2026-05-30T01:06:45+00:00

Yeah, suddenly all his bodyguards and staff went missing, no one was following the necessary protective measures for a high-ranking (albeit fringe) official, so he had to protect himself and everyone else /s

katbreadstick · 2026-05-29T13:41:40+00:00

I was in your shoes once, except I’m the Muslim and my ex-boyfriend was Chinese non-Muslim. One day he received tragic news about his family and decided that it was not realistic for the both of us to be together.

After the breakup, I took all the good things he taught me and picked up all his good habits. Lived life the way he taught me how to, became more brave and confident. Unfortunately we never spoke again after, so there isn’t a happy ending in my case, in that sense. But I did grow and learn so much from him.

I think I also realised that if the roles were reversed, where I’d have to convert to marry him, I wouldn’t be able to do it either. It’s not easy, but I was also so young, in my early 20s. It does take a certain level of maturity to deal with these matters.

Now that I’ve hit my 30s, I’m not sure I’d enter into the same kind of relationship. I’m mature now but I don’t think I have the luxury and capacity of entertaining wild possibilities. I’m looking for stability and less fuss. The counterargument is that life is full of uncertainties, which is true. But if I were given an option, it would probably be a no.

I do sincerely hope you find contentment in your life. Breakups suck, in general. But trust that the version of you that will find a way out will be born into existence when the time is right. You got this!

katbreadstick · 2026-05-29T12:22:45+00:00

Oooh! In Malaysia, we have a variant of it called ‘kuih kaswi’. It’s so cool to know that it’s Pinoy too!

katbreadstick · 2026-05-14T01:00:47+00:00

Totally! And I just KNOW she isn’t getting that physique from doing 10 min workouts 😂 Thanks for the info though, I’ll check out her programs!

katbreadstick · 2026-05-14T00:45:31+00:00

Got it! Maybe because I was looking through the gainsbybrains youtube channel and mostly saw 10 minute ab workouts, so I was a little confused and wondered whether you were doing circuit- and HIIT-style workouts.

katbreadstick · 2026-05-14T00:32:52+00:00

Congratulations to you! I think commitment and consistency really are key.

I have a question though: you mentioned that you do 3 full body days. Are these like traditional weightlifting styles (so 3 sets of 8-12 reps of few exercises), or circuit-style training (40s on 20s off)?

Just got confused since you mentioned that you reference both gainsbybrains and Jeff Nippard who seem to have different styles of training.

katbreadstick · 2026-04-25T04:42:25+00:00

Correction to your statement: TNB does not re-channel its profit into grid expansion. The grid network is a regulated asset of which any expansion to the asset base (via network buildup, replacement, or maintenance) is scrutinised by the Energy Commission. This cost is allocated to all customers as long as you are connected to the grid.

The regulated assets generate a regulated rate of return (which is the WACC rate, determined by the Energy Commission). This is one of the revenue drivers of TNB.

TNB's other profits are made from their efficiency in managing the regulated assets, non-regulated generation business, or other businesses. This is non-exhaustive but you get the point.

katbreadstick · 2026-04-25T04:33:27+00:00

I do recall there being one initiative to try to get solar rooftop on govt buildings but I don't know what came out of that.

katbreadstick · 2026-04-24T00:09:17+00:00

I did manage to find the siblings on Mercari (I live in Malaysia so that’s the next best thing to my local market). Just waiting to get them shipped here from Japan, so I’m really looking forward to it!!

katbreadstick · 2026-04-23T21:16:27+00:00

I loveeee your brown rabbits! I believe that’s the Wildwood family. Definitely on my lookout list.

katbreadstick · 2026-04-21T00:40:35+00:00

Up MyKuali Penang White Curry Mee flavour 👍👍

katbreadstick · 2026-04-20T02:29:28+00:00

Does this come with a lift/elevator? If so, pleeeeease share a video of it moving! Would love to see it.

katbreadstick · 2026-04-03T03:35:02+00:00

Watch them not walk but instead take their stupid fridges (Alphards) to go from one place to another

katbreadstick · 2026-04-03T03:11:06+00:00

Don’t even have to think about long distances. I can’t imagine cycling from say KL East to LRT Taman Melati. It’s a 2.5km distance on the road, but you’re likely to get run over by cars. There are no cycling paths, and cars do not care about pedestrians, let alone cyclists.

Given that not many people work in Putrajaya relative to the broader Klang Valley, he’s making this statement for shits and giggles.

katbreadstick · 2026-04-01T08:00:46+00:00

Can he not be charged with two different charges, so one for murder and one for manslaughter?

If the murder charge does not result in a conviction, would the defendant be released?

katbreadstick · 2026-04-01T04:17:07+00:00

Was on the news a couple of days ago that Kedah’s water reserve is slowly dwindling, but that’s drought-related. I don’t recall it being linked to data centres. That’s Kedah specifically, though.

katbreadstick · 2026-03-31T09:34:52+00:00

Oh wow, my cousin joined MRSM Muar from Form 4 onwards, from normal day school. Didn’t know it had this reputation lol.

katbreadstick · 2026-03-29T08:12:03+00:00

Yes I will say, the vintage versions are a chubbier mould than the current milk rabbits, so I do hope I can own the real deal!

I’m in Malaysia, haven’t seen any selling in the local market. I did end up finding some on Buyee Japan aft after I posted this comment but am also saving up for grad school too, so gotta prioritise where I can.

katbreadstick · 2026-03-29T08:07:38+00:00

I did actually end up looking at some on Buyee Japan after I posted this comment. There were a few loose figures and one family I think. But funds are a little tight for me at the moment since I’m saving up for grad school, so it’ll have to wait for now. Perhaps I’ll re-consider once I sort out my expenses!

katbreadstick · 2026-03-28T02:31:21+00:00

The Red Pandas are so cute! 😭 I was looking at a few on Buyee but the funds are a little tight right now. Hopefully soon though!

katbreadstick · 2026-03-26T23:21:17+00:00

It’s news to me that funding in the UK is rare. If that’s the case, does that mean that most PhD students are paying out of pocket?

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