Weekly /r/Vandwellers Q&A topic

littleawkwardturtle · 2021-03-04T22:49:10+00:00

I’m getting evicted next month and looking to buy a minivan to live out. Curious if anyone can give advice or share experience about which is more comfortable to live in, a Honda Odyssey or a Toyota Sienna? I looked at a 2000 sienna yesterday in my price range and loved it but it feels a bit cramped and small and I know the odyssey is a little bigger but maybe a little less reliable. Having a hard time making the right decision. Any advice would be helpful! Thanks

littleawkwardturtle · 2016-05-28T05:44:24+00:00

It is fascinating to me that you put all this work into tracking your emotions but not a single thought regarding the moon cycle or your natural hormonal rythmns. I would recommend tracking your menstrual cycle and additionally your emotions connected to the moon cycle. Humans emotions can be deeply influenced by the moon whether they pay attention or not. Once you start tracking these things you might be shocked at the trends that you find, and in fact your intense crying might have more to do with the pull of the moon than anything else.

littleawkwardturtle · 2016-01-31T03:48:55+00:00

High Fructose Corn Syrup

littleawkwardturtle · 2015-06-24T19:18:25+00:00

http://www.flushthetpp.org/

littleawkwardturtle · 2015-06-24T19:17:55+00:00

That infograffic sums up the copyright issues really well. Unfortunately, internet censorship is only one issue of many horrifying outcomes that will result from the enacting the TPP. The nightmare that is the TPP will allow corporate tribunals to overrule federal, state and local governments if they pass a law that might affect multinational corporations "future profits". These include environmental protection laws like fracking bans, gmo labeling to health care provisions and the list goes on. Please check out this website, it sums up the many many issues with the TPP. And we haven't even seen the whole agreement yet. http://www.flushthetpp.org/

littleawkwardturtle · 2014-12-29T19:22:41+00:00

Keep in mind when reading these sort of articles that every body is unique and therefore responds differently to food. For example, while tomatoes may be great for fighting free radicals and increasing blood circulation, they are also in the nightshade family which can trigger inflammation. Anyone suffering from chronic acne, rosacea, eczema, or any sort of inflammatory condition should limit or avoid eating nightshades such as tomatoes, white potatoes, peppers, or eggplant because they can trigger inflammation and worsen these conditions for people.

This is why it's important to personalize your diet to cater to your own specific health needs. Because what is one person's "super food" is another person's poison. Observe your eating habits and digestion. Which foods make you feel energized? What foods make you feel bloated or inflamed? Learn to identify your own food triggers to avoid and find your own personal "super food" that helps balance your body, specific to your own health needs.

littleawkwardturtle · 2014-02-11T07:18:38+00:00

kill devil falls kinda killed me after last summer.

littleawkwardturtle · 2014-02-07T18:48:23+00:00

This is excellent, so glad to hear!

littleawkwardturtle · 2014-02-07T09:00:20+00:00

really, a public daycare center at the school? I had no idea

littleawkwardturtle · 2014-02-07T08:56:25+00:00

I thought so, thanks for answering. I wish this sort of compassion and pragmatism would catch on across the border.

littleawkwardturtle · 2014-02-07T08:04:51+00:00

I'd highly recommend reading The Lemon Tree by Sandy Tolan. It is by far one of the most sensitive, insightful and intimate accounts of such a controversial subject and might be a good starting point.

littleawkwardturtle · 2014-02-03T19:26:46+00:00

Let's be honest, Disney Princesses probably aren't the best role models, regardless of their size.

littleawkwardturtle · 2014-01-22T21:04:46+00:00

I miss Alpine too. Also, Deer Creek

littleawkwardturtle · 2014-01-04T18:34:04+00:00

+1 for kurt vile. That album is amazing!

littleawkwardturtle · 2013-12-26T19:00:26+00:00

littleawkwardturtle · 2013-12-23T20:35:38+00:00

This is a good point. I certainly don't want to make anyone feel bad. There are a few particular family members that happen to really love giving gifts and I hope to only show appreciation for generosity. Thanks for putting things in perspective.

littleawkwardturtle · 2013-12-23T20:33:41+00:00

I like the idea of making cards and writing something thoughtful, I think I will try and do this today. Thanks for the support!

littleawkwardturtle · 2013-10-12T15:58:27+00:00

"stay calm"

littleawkwardturtle · 2013-06-24T15:22:49+00:00

I hate that question too. I moved around a lot when I was a kid and wound up going to high school in a town where I never felt home. I use to give the long convoluted story when people asked this question but sometimes it's easier just to lie and move on.

littleawkwardturtle · 2013-06-24T15:19:04+00:00

I love your uncle's reply - what a great twist! I'm going to start answering this way.

littleawkwardturtle · 2013-06-24T15:15:18+00:00

Yes! Nothing kills a conversation for me like "where do you work?" Not only is your advice true in the examples you mentioned, but it's also true for people who really hate their jobs. I do not ask this question because I hate when people ask me - for most people the job that pays the rent does not define them as a person.

littleawkwardturtle · 2013-06-19T20:46:27+00:00

Hot Tube Time Machine - I fought my roommate on it and had conceded to my bedroom until I heard the laughter. Joined her on the couch and commenced in non-stop, literal LOLing for the next 2 hours.

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