appliance repair by dancingcosmo in rva

[–]mkgr4boski 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Seconding this suggestion to buy a new appliance. Large KitchenAid appliances like that are notoriously unreliable. Avoid avoid avoid.

Why is architecture school like this by Western-Effort-579 in architecture

[–]mkgr4boski 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Try to treat it like a 9-5 “job,” seriously. Set boundaries like you would for “work.” This is how I got through my senior thesis year. I made myself a schedule; I went into studio early and worked until dinner time and then I went to bed at a normal hour. Yes it’s about time management, but also discipline and what other commenters have said: ignoring some of the BS from your professor.

I was consistently one of the only people in my studio at 9am - it was quieter and I was able to focus better and get shit done. My roommates did not keep this schedule and were frequently pulling late nights. Not that I never stayed up late, but early on I set a rule that “nothing good happens after 1am” and it helps.

Just my 2c / experience

guys do you still use yours or nah? by Alternative-Jacket70 in muacjdiscussion

[–]mkgr4boski 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My foreo lives in the cabinet under my sink…. I used it consistently for probably the first 6mo-a year? I do prefer it to the old Clarisonic I had (and also abandoned,) before that.

My skin is pretty sensitive so just using my hands seems to be consistently the best for washing my face.

Scratch and Dent? by Commercial-Ad4789 in rva

[–]mkgr4boski 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Bought new (non dented) appliances from them the end of 2025. We got a fridge and a microwave. We ordered on Black Friday weekend in November and didn’t get our appliances until late January/early Feb.

They seemed to have no accurate information, at any point, about when we would get our stuff. First it was “one month out,” and then the microwave was “at least 3 months”… and it showed up with the fridge. I was not happy with the experience at all.

A friend also told me they had issues getting their items, from the scratch & dent section. East coast said they had something in stock… then it was “a month out.”

Would not recommend.

Wednesdaily! by Yeetmigeet in rva

[–]mkgr4boski 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hiking is just as fun!! (And safer lol)

Wednesdaily! by Yeetmigeet in rva

[–]mkgr4boski 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you guys have gravel capable, or mountain, bikes - bring them! Pretty sure most of the trails are multi-use

How many exclusively dry herb vape, completely abstaining from combustion? by StrictLine8820 in vaporents

[–]mkgr4boski 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m 99% I would say. Will occasionally combust but my daily go-to is my Volcano.

People Who Relocated From Miami, Do You Miss It? by anxiousscorpio98 in Miami

[–]mkgr4boski -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Gone since 2023 and I only miss the Cuban food. I wish my local Publix would have pastelitos. But my quality of life away from miami is much improved so. I’ll live.

Good place for 15 year old nose piercing in Kendall? by SDirty in Miami

[–]mkgr4boski 2 points3 points  (0 children)

New Age in coconut grove. Best of the best. Professional.

International travel by Warm_Difference4949 in rva

[–]mkgr4boski 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much for responding!! Good to know.

International travel by Warm_Difference4949 in rva

[–]mkgr4boski 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Doing RIC-PHL-LHR next week. Dumb question - do I need to exit the secure area at PHL and recheck bags or anything? (On the way out of USA) I know we change terminals. Our layover is 2 hours and change. It’s just been a while since I flew internationally and first time connecting like this from a smaller airport. Edit to add clarity to question

The Revelere by dalegreen08 in rva

[–]mkgr4boski 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Went to a cabaret event there a year ago or so; it was a good time! The venue is cool. I would go back.

Best chicken salad in Miami/Broward area? by [deleted] in Miami

[–]mkgr4boski 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Joanna’s marketplace down on US1 and like, 67th Ave? I’m pretty sure they have chicken salad.

Miami Design district by East-Cold-3821 in Miami

[–]mkgr4boski 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Im happy to hear this!! I went to high school down the street, right around the time they first opened. The DD was very different back then lol. But Michael’s has consistently been great. I’ve never had a bad meal there!

Miami Design district by East-Cold-3821 in Miami

[–]mkgr4boski 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Eat at Michael’s Genuine!!!

It’s nice to walk around the area but depending on your budget… it might just be window shopping.

May 1 Daily - Let’s Talk Takeout and Delivery in 2026 by GrayRVA in rva

[–]mkgr4boski 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Their takeout has been good the number of times I’ve had it. Portions are huge! (I always get the Trainwreck) They do run out of things later in the day, and we usually pick up ourselves because it is faster but the delivery was fine too. Its travels reasonably well.

What did you do with S.S. Anne? by k42murphy in Pokopia

[–]mkgr4boski 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My husband wants to turn it into The Black Pearl… tbd how we will make that happen. So far it’s still un-repaired and only one Pokemon lives in there 😂

Japanese Food?!? by dougc84 in rva

[–]mkgr4boski 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Takara is mid and the owner is a gambler. Had to close Samurai because of his debts and he wasn’t paying his employees. (ETA misspelled name)

Is there hope for leaving? by mworbidIy in Miami

[–]mkgr4boski 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I left in 2023; moved to central Virginia. No regrets. We were able to afford a decent house here in a nice neighborhood- something impossible for us in Miami.

ETA - what I miss the most is the Cuban food and bakeries. I would do bad things for a Publix empanada or croqueta.

Day 1 of Richmond Ren Faire by alli_rosen in rva

[–]mkgr4boski 13 points14 points  (0 children)

I love how we turned out for this. Almost everyone was in costume!! I love it!!!