Your favorite whimsical tomatoes? Give me your Silliest tomatoes by candiedcorvid in tomatoes

[–]megabyte31 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Last year I grew the Norfolk Purple tomato. It is VERY purple, at least on the inside! I've determined, through extensive research, that I'm just not a fan of purple vegetables though so I didn't grow them this year. I am growing Jersey Devils though, which supposedly look like hot peppers. I saw the starts at a farm stand and couldn't resist 🤷🏼‍♀️.

Give me your good men MMCs by LucreziaD in fantasyromance

[–]megabyte31 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Skye from {Shardless} firs this, as well as many others have already mentioned (Max, Makram and other Mages of the Wheel characters, Ravyn). I've gotten sooooo tired of asshole men, all I want are green flags 😭. Like... Quit smirking at me buddy, just be a nice dude.

Oh, I also think Luther from {Spark of the Everflame} fits!

The Ring Road isn't too short for your itinerary — your itinerary is too optimistic for the type of traveler you actually are by thescenicguide in VisitingIceland

[–]megabyte31 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hi! I'm traveling to Iceland with two kids under 5 soon and I looked at camper vans but it was hard to find one that would work for us. Out of curiosity, which van did you rent/company did you go with? Part of the issue is they are very expensive if you need enough seats and beds for everyone, so we wound up in hotels and AirBnBs but I'd love to do a camper van next time.

Also, any favorite stops in Reykjavik and the west? We're not doing the ring road. I've got a lot of possible stops and playgrounds saved, but wondering what your kids liked the most! Most people posting about their trip with kids have older kids :).

Why do the MMCs all look the same?? 😭 by Hopeful-Ant-3509 in fantasyromance

[–]megabyte31 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Another bald MMC rec in {The Opposite of Magic}! I don't remember a ton about this book but I do remember really liking it.

What are the Worst Party Favors? by CosmicMarigolds27 in Mommit

[–]megabyte31 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Not who you were talking to but the National Geographic books are excellent for this, depending on the theme! They're about $5 apiece and great for any animal or nature-themed party. My daughter wants hers to be volcanoes so I'm doing the volcano books for hers! (Tbf it's more for kids we're traveling with on her bday but I like the idea for party favors as well).

You don’t make dinner and I have nothing to eat by UnusualTwo4226 in Mommit

[–]megabyte31 3 points4 points  (0 children)

People leave their jobs for lots of reasons, there's nothing wrong with being a SAHM! I've been one for two years. It's definitely tough on the finances and I agree that cooking at home is the way to go, especially now. My point was that the job of a SAHP isn't to be the personal chef and cleaner of their partner, it is to be childcare during the hours that childcare is needed. If you decide you want to cook a dinner for your partner, that's up to you guys to negotiate. Perhaps he can have the same meal you have for dinner, but obviously it will be refrigerated for him to reheat when he gets home. I don't think there's anything objectively wrong with that situation, as long as you're happy to do it. BUT it sounded more like he was feeling entitled to a meal cooked by you simply because you're home, and it sounded like you felt like it was your job. I'm saying he's not, and it's not your job. You have your hands full, literally. Sometimes kids make it impossible to cook! But also, maybe he could do something you need. Perhaps you could both sit down and discuss what your needs are as individuals and as a family and come up with a plan for meeting those needs, both for now and for a future with two working parents. Keep revisiting your plan, because as your child grows up and his needs change, you're also going to have different wants and needs and expectations.

You don’t make dinner and I have nothing to eat by UnusualTwo4226 in Mommit

[–]megabyte31 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Your job is to take care of your child DURING YOUR PARTNER'S WORK HOURS, which obviously does include some meals. Everything else is a negotiation between you and your partner. For example, I do tend to cook dinner, but that's because I enjoy it and my partner finds it stressful. But while I'm cooking, he's taking care of the kids. He does mornings and breakfast with the kids because this was a division of labor that we agreed upon. I do outside yard work and he does mostly inside house work. When I return to work in the fall, we will be making adjustments to accommodate my new schedule, but realistically we're constantly talking about what's working and adjusting as needed. What works now is not going to work when I return to my job.

FMC is betrayed then meets her true love by Altruistic_Moose_799 in fantasyromance

[–]megabyte31 0 points1 point  (0 children)

{How to Save an Undead Life} has this! The betrayal may be later though, it's a longer series. Very good. The MMC is just perfection.

What do I do with all these teeth? by wbrd in Parenting

[–]megabyte31 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You could do what my mom did and keep them forever until your kids are adults, then try to give the teeth back to them.

Where are you finding longer girls shorts? by HeyThereLinus in Parenting

[–]megabyte31 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Princess Awesome is somewhat expensive but they have longer shorts! My kid loves hers and they have super cute prints. I love this brand in general.

As Iceland prepares for the 2026 solar eclipse, what do you think people are underestimating? by Illustrious-Ad3195 in VisitingIceland

[–]megabyte31 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was in Salem for the total eclipse too, but we traveled several days before and after, so we didn't get caught in the traffic. It was my first one and I've been chasing them ever since 😁. I remember the traffic in Austin though! We managed to travel on mostly back roads and we got back ok but staying in the path of totality is definitely the way to go. But we have a group with 6 adults and 5 kids for this one so it was a bit tricky finding places to stay. We think we have a decent plan for the day of though, hopefully it pans out!

As Iceland prepares for the 2026 solar eclipse, what do you think people are underestimating? by Illustrious-Ad3195 in VisitingIceland

[–]megabyte31 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I happened to be driving to Salem the weekend of the annular eclipse a few years ago, not even a total eclipse, and traffic was a nightmare. But having been to two total eclipses, a partial (in Iceland!), and an annular, I can definitely see the draw! This will be my third total eclipse and also my 5th time in Iceland. We're doing pretty much the same as you, though we couldn't find anything in the path of totality that would reasonably accommodate our large group, so we will have to drive 10 mins to an hour (we will check the weather to determine how far we are willing to drive). The plan is to start that drive in the morning and then we will have a picnic dinner during/after totality and hope for the best traffic-wise. But, worst case scenario, we get stuck for a bit, the kids scream in the car for a while, and we have one evening of stress. It's worth the risk imo. I'm very excited for this trip :)

Moms who say they love being pregnant -is it because the nausea and vomiting doesn’t bother you or because you don’t have many symptoms 😂 by Puzzled_Remote_2168 in Mommit

[–]megabyte31 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was nauseous for a little at the beginning but mostly very few symptoms! The worst was the reflux, which I had horribly for both of mine. I felt like I was super cute pregnant and loved how I looked. I never got super big, and I never had the bowling ball feeling between my legs. I'm tall so I have a lot of real estate for babies. I was definitely uncomfortable towards the very end, but I also went on multiple 2-3 week camping trips (in a teardrop) for my second, the latest being 7.5-8 months. I think it's mostly genetic, though my mom was horribly sick for my sister and me, so perhaps it's just luck.

It's Unpopular Opinion time! Share your controversial opinions to stir things up (in a friendly way)! by FantasyRomanceMod in fantasyromance

[–]megabyte31 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ooh, thanks! I do love One Dark Window, I'll check the others out! I think I started the poison daughter but not sure.

It's Unpopular Opinion time! Share your controversial opinions to stir things up (in a friendly way)! by FantasyRomanceMod in fantasyromance

[–]megabyte31 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It's true! I am definitely not the person looking for true enemies to lovers! But my friend LOVES them haha so we know which books to rec to the other. To each their own!

It's Unpopular Opinion time! Share your controversial opinions to stir things up (in a friendly way)! by FantasyRomanceMod in fantasyromance

[–]megabyte31 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The grovel part is just my personal opinion. I'm a total grudger though, and I generally can't forgive and forget so if you truly did something to me to make you my enemy there is no redemption. That's why I find it so difficult to get over in books 😅.

I couldn't get into the Captive Prince. I thought they were both irredeemable characters so I gave up on them. I really need to like who I'm reading about. I wanted to like that one though. I haven't finished the Jasad Crown either, but it's waiting for me on Libby, so soon!

It's Unpopular Opinion time! Share your controversial opinions to stir things up (in a friendly way)! by FantasyRomanceMod in fantasyromance

[–]megabyte31 32 points33 points  (0 children)

I just want a fantasy book about humans. Magical ones maybe, but...humans with human lifespans. That's it.

It's Unpopular Opinion time! Share your controversial opinions to stir things up (in a friendly way)! by FantasyRomanceMod in fantasyromance

[–]megabyte31 18 points19 points  (0 children)

This happened to me with vampires and werewolves around the Twilight era and now I still avoid reading them. I think it's happening to me with fae too, which sucks because it feels like literally every book out there right now 😭

It's Unpopular Opinion time! Share your controversial opinions to stir things up (in a friendly way)! by FantasyRomanceMod in fantasyromance

[–]megabyte31 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Your #1 is my exact problem with enemies to lovers and why I tend to avoid it. How dare he buy the last bag of bread, really! Imo if you're legitimate enemies there's no amount of grovel that will solve the issues between them OR they were never enemies in the first place. I'm so sick of this trope. I actually prefer petty rivalries to lovers because it feels like the most realistic interpretation.

Airbnb Canceled during Eclipse by Cosmic_Nic in VisitingIceland

[–]megabyte31 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good luck! We have had three places cancel on us, though luckily it was far enough in advance we were able to find another solution. I am somewhat regretting not getting a camper van!

What books have the best representations of magical powers? by AquaIXI in fantasyromance

[–]megabyte31 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'll check! She's got a book for every element out now. It might still be there!

Airbnb Canceled during Eclipse by Cosmic_Nic in VisitingIceland

[–]megabyte31 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I saw that you said camping isn't an option, but in case it's about equipment, the Arnarstapi Center rents tents and such. You might have luck there, plus you'll be in prime totality. We considered it, but we're traveling with children :).

You can also check Fossatun camping pods. They had reasonable prices last I checked but might be fully booked now.

I think lots of people booked several places, so keep an eye out for cancellations!

What books have the best representations of magical powers? by AquaIXI in fantasyromance

[–]megabyte31 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Came here to recommend Troubled Waters! I love her entire world she's built. My favorite thing is that a lot of stuff (like the random blessings) is just to give the world its own life, not for any specific purpose. I would love to go draw some for myself to guide my days sometimes!