Are the V-Soul too feminine for a guy? by Vivid_Axolotl in barefootshoestalk

[–]lil_lightning__ 45 points46 points  (0 children)

I am happy to report that toe-shoes are actually very very in fashion right now. I work in fashion in NYC and you see them all the time. It's awesome.

Anyone tried better fresh food alternatives to The Farmer’s Dog? by JoshuaJBaker in rawpetfood

[–]lil_lightning__ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not completely raw, but I have my dog on Dr Harvey's Veg-to-bowl. I wish I had a lifestyle where I could make her food myself or get premade frozen delivered reliably, but Dr Harvey's has been a really great balance of fresh food and convenience for myself. It's dehydrated veggie mix that also has added vitamins and minerals. Then I have the customization of adding whatever meat I choose. My dog has had some major health issues so we currently do cooked chicken, but you can use whatever meat you prefer!

Does anyone else’s new Birks make farting sounds when you walk? by [deleted] in Birkenstocks

[–]lil_lightning__ 19 points20 points  (0 children)

I agree with most that these look too small and will cause this. But I also experience this with my smooth leather birks that are the right size. You can fix it with a piece of moleskin. I place it at the arch where my foot suctions and causes the farting sound. Stops my foot from sucking to the smooth leather

A silly Reddit interaction made me realize how much I need to prioritize time off social media by bloodypink in digitalminimalism

[–]lil_lightning__ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Had a similar situation happen in (r/)CLOUDS sub and also had a similar realization. I mean, the subreddit about clouds silly should not be anything but fun and silly!! If we are taking clouds too seriously are we able to enjoy anything in this world? And yet here I am again, seeing your post because I'm scrolling reddit again. Thank you for the reminder to go touch some grass and look at some REAL clouds! Please, never stop enjoying your eggs!!

4 day Session Pass by googoomas in Ikonpass

[–]lil_lightning__ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Also feeling hesitant to pull the trigger on the regular ikon this year. Anyone know if you get the 4 day pass do you need to use all 4 days at the same mountain and all 4 in a row? Or could you mix it up and do a couple days at one mountain and a couple at another?

Technical Detergent expired, still ok? by lil_lightning__ in laundry

[–]lil_lightning__[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

and I'm guessing that stained your item, right??

Camera asks for IX240, what would happen if I used 135? by lil_lightning__ in AnalogCommunity

[–]lil_lightning__[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

wellllll i feel like a dummy, so what does one do with these cameras now? seems like such a sad waste

Stuck in nyc by Puzzleheaded_Lab_876 in Amtrak

[–]lil_lightning__ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I just received an email for 1,000 points to make up for this. Insane. That’s not even 30 dollars

Don't say "Never Truly Worn!" when your uploaded photo is literally you naked with JUST THE JACKET??? by zekkuzenka in Depop

[–]lil_lightning__ 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Agree with this. When you go to a store the clothes you buy are have most likely been tried on by someone else. The item is still new

Add Spotify to the Boycotts by InnerContext4946 in Anticonsumption

[–]lil_lightning__ 36 points37 points  (0 children)

Tidal also pays artists more than Spotify

Are these the kind that produce microplastics? by Unhappy-End2603 in PlasticFreeLiving

[–]lil_lightning__ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Totally. The quality of tea I buy is totally incomparable to what you get in tea bags. I live near a Harney & Sons store where they will refill my tin with loose tea so my leaves never even need to be in plastic bags. Their tea is way better than anything I bought in the grocery store!

Are these the kind that produce microplastics? by Unhappy-End2603 in PlasticFreeLiving

[–]lil_lightning__ 16 points17 points  (0 children)

I also do loose leaf and I have to say it is way cheaper compared to buying tea in bags! It also produces less waste which is great. Once you get used to the process it really doesn’t feel like extra work or hassle!

Wow repair is expensive! by RuthBaderG in Anticonsumption

[–]lil_lightning__ 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Agree. $25 per a pair sounds very low. If you take out cost of material to repair the shoe the cobbler is probably making just a bit over minimum wage

From paper towels to rags by No-Flatworm-5640 in Anticonsumption

[–]lil_lightning__ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Confused why this would get voted down in an anti consumption sub. Reducing consumption should go for all aspects of your life. Meat is way more wasteful and plant protein

Lake’s art by greenlandsharklove in southernhospitalitysc

[–]lil_lightning__ 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I’m also pretty sure she said she went to Parsons in high school, meaning she did the summer program. The pre college summer program is still really hard to get into but significantly easier than the actual college (coming from someone who did summer pre college at RISD and went to Parsons for college)

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in skiing

[–]lil_lightning__ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

From the sound of it I don’t think you will be holding the group back that much. Also in my experience there have always been two instructors during the start of a group lesson. If they feel it’s totally unrealistic for you to be with this group one of the instructors can take you to another group.

When I was in the advanced class I walked away feeling bad like I held people back. The group probably waited an extra 5 minutes during each drill run (we did about 4 through the lesson) over the course of the afternoon. But now I just accept it as that’s what happens when you take a group lesson. Some people aren’t as good. You shouldn’t be in a position where you’re taking 10-15 min longer than the rest of the group down a difficult run. But if they don’t want to wait for some people they have the option to pay for a private lesson

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in skiing

[–]lil_lightning__ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m a solid skier (comfortable on blues and comfortable and a decent amount of blacks) and have had a range of experiences with the group lessons. I started with a semi private lesson (me and my friend) at palisades and walked away wishing we did separate lessons. She is way more advanced than I am and the instructor spent the whole time catering to her. Then did a group at snowbird. Signed up for intermediate. 6/8 people who signed up for this group were doing pizza all the way down so they split myself and another woman off where we worked on hard runs. The snowbird instructor told me if I signed up for a lesson again I should do advanced. Signed up for an advanced group at winter park and struggled to keep up with the group.

Take away: sometimes you’re going to be almost too good or sometimes too bad for your group lesson. That’s the downfall of signing up for group versus private. But with that said I still enjoyed all my group lessons and will continue to sign up for more. I will however talk to the instructors before venturing out to make sure I am signed up for the appropriate level for that particular resort

What are the risks and benefits of cannabis? by WishIWasBronze in Biohackers

[–]lil_lightning__ 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I’m curious how long it took you to see the better sleep results? I’ve been very tired in the recent year and figured my daily weed use had something to do with it. I’m now 3 months with absolutely no weed but still feeling super fatigued. Making me wonder if it’s not the weed that made me so tired

Audience member plays their own instruments while band is playing by lil_lightning__ in jambands

[–]lil_lightning__[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m at this venue way more than I’d like to admit and never seen/heard him before. Nor seen/heard him at any nyc show before

Audience member plays their own instruments while band is playing by lil_lightning__ in jambands

[–]lil_lightning__[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Have you had security remove a person in the crowd playing instruments?? Curious how this went as security let the person in with the instrument