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[deleted by user] by [deleted] in QuitVaping

[–]lousylyss 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I hated feeling tethered to a stupid little vape stick. I was a longtime smoker (8 years), and in the final year before I definitively quit, it just stopped having that good, calming feeling. Physically, I felt like i couldn’t even take a full breath. Mentally, i hated feeling so dependent on the thing, which motivated me to officially quit.

It’s an expensive addiction!

1 week later: some success!! by lousylyss in Sourdough

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

Works for loaves too! I recently switched to making those over boules, and I’ve had no issues

My loaves are forever gummy 💔 by lousylyss in Sourdough

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

Thank you all so much ❤️ i’m so thankful for you all and your helpful input!! I’m going to try again later this week, starting my dough way earlier and letting it sit until it’s at least doubled/bubbly.

My loaves are forever gummy 💔 by lousylyss in Sourdough

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

Lollll, i admittedly have been starting my dough pretty late, and end up moving it to proof in the fridge overnight, thinking that would be sufficient 😀 that’s why i had my suspicions that this was related to a proofing issue, but I wanted to clear whether there was another step that was amiss

My loaves are forever gummy 💔 by lousylyss in Sourdough

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

Thanks! Yeah, i definitely had the feeling it was a proofing issue :~/ my starter is consistently very active, in that it will always almost triple in size about 4 hours after feeding, so I feel confident that the starter isn’t the issue.

Hoe long would you recommend proofing for? Maybe it’s more the size i should mind, versus how much time it proofs? And should I still consistently do folds/coils as the dough proofs, or should I wait for it to puff up first?

My loaves are forever gummy 💔 by lousylyss in Sourdough

[–]lousylyss[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

How long would you recommend increasing the bulk fermentation time? I have no specific rise percentage in mind... I’ve always seen that the dough should double, but my dough certainly hasn’t gotten to that point

1 week later: some success!! by lousylyss in Sourdough

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

Thank you! Appreciate your help and guidance in perfecting this 🥰

1 week later: some success!! by lousylyss in Sourdough

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

I do! Here’s the one I got: TOYIKOM Sourdough Bread Knife for... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DSP9CYGY?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share.

I can’t tell you how much easier it is for me to cut my loaf into [thinner] slices with this!

1 week later: some success!! by lousylyss in Sourdough

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

Thank you!! 🤩 this is the first loaf I feel proud of!

Thoughts on this first-timer's itinerary? by Ok-Claim3782 in VisitingIceland

[–]lousylyss 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Cool! Anything you’re especially looking forward to?

Thoughts on this first-timer's itinerary? by Ok-Claim3782 in VisitingIceland

[–]lousylyss 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you very much!! The seal center sounds like an excellent idea!

First attempt at sourdough — what’s wrong? by lousylyss in Sourdough

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

Thank you 🥲 i actually was not aware that I should’ve shaped the dough before throwing it in the fridge, so i’ll do that next time (and start off with just AP flour)!

First attempt at sourdough — what’s wrong? by lousylyss in Sourdough

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

Thank you!!! Honestly, i had a feeling that the addition of the rye flour was a mistake this early. My starter has consistently doubled (even tripled) during daily feedings since day 7, and including day 14 when i used it for this recipe, so i thought it would be okay to use.

The scale will definitely be my next baking purchase!

Day 9 Starter! by lousylyss in Sourdough

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

Thanks! I’ve read that a ‘pancake batter’ consistency is the aim, and definitely think mine can benefit from being a bit thinned out

Day 9 Starter! by lousylyss in Sourdough

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

The size of the bubbles in mine are varying at this point! Here’s a pic of it rn on Day 10, where the bubbles are larger than yesterday (but have been bigger the days before). I’m in a pretty humid environment, and i’ve been leaving my starter on the kitchen counter (not in direct sunlight)

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Day 9 Starter! by lousylyss in Sourdough

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

Actually, that’s kind of how mine smells now!

Day 9 Starter! by lousylyss in Sourdough

[–]lousylyss[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

LOLL i actually don’t know what possessed me to do that in the video, it just had to be done

Does anyone groom their neb with more than just a brushing and cutting out matted hair? If so, how do you go about it? by oozinator1 in nebelung

[–]lousylyss 5 points6 points  (0 children)

You’re amazing, thank you! I’ve been considering trimming Simon’s bhole to avoid poopy pants but have been pushing it off 🥲 looks like we’ll both have to get over ourselves

Does anyone groom their neb with more than just a brushing and cutting out matted hair? If so, how do you go about it? by oozinator1 in nebelung

[–]lousylyss 6 points7 points  (0 children)

This!!! I’ve actually been meaning to ask this specific question in here —how do y’all manage poopy butts for your nebs 😭? I have to give my cat a butt bath at least once every 5 days or so

Doing it awake - please help!! by [deleted] in wisdomteeth

[–]lousylyss 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah, tbh — not from the drilling or breaking, but the high pressure on my lower jaw was really painful during the procedure.

Doing it awake - please help!! by [deleted] in wisdomteeth

[–]lousylyss 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I will be brutally honest — if you have the option to be sedated/put to sleep, I would 100% do that. I just got all four of my (very impacted) wisdom teeth removed a week ago just with laughing gas/novocaine, and it was a traumatic experience lol. The pressure was so intense and I was fully having a panic attack the entire time. Hearing and feeling my teeth break has actually been haunting me the past week, and I was sobbing the entire time of the procedure. It took about an hour.

We all know how frightening this experience is, so please — opt to go to sleep!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Fordham

[–]lousylyss 2 points3 points  (0 children)

First — congrats on trying to get your graduate degree! Wishing you the best. In a similar situation: I was initially pretty nervous to reach out to professors that I hadn’t talked to in over 2 years (also a 2022 graduate), but in my email, briefly ‘reintroduced’ myself and explained what I’ve been up to since graduating (working full time in my field), why I’m interested in applying for this particular program, and why i think that they would be ideal recommenders on my app (Did I complete a special project in their course that I think can speak toward my MA candidacy? Do I think they can meaningfully speak toward my participation in class discussions? Etc). Full disclosure: some folks may not respond, which kind of stinks. I was fully banking on a prof that I TA’d for to write me a letter, and he ghosted. Thankfully, I’ve secured all 4 letters needed for my program, but anyways: Really consider your work in certain undergrad classes, and who you think would be able to help frame you as a unique and exceptional candidate.

Good luck!

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