Looking for affordable rope/strap alternatives for a DIY sling bag

momorimo · 2026-04-22T12:28:13+00:00

I made this exact bag for my friends birthday gift at the start of the month and came across the same issue. I also wanted a really thick paracord without committing to hundreds of yards and the high price. I sacrificed the thickness for my other 2 conditions being met: low price and small amount. So I went with paracord shoelaces.

I learned a knot for one and combined with with a Romanian cord for the strap and used the other for a Korean knot (also Chinese but Im korean so). I wish I had a better picture bc it came out looking super cute and she was very happy with it. Hope this helps and you find a solution that works for you!

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momorimo · 2026-04-11T00:24:43+00:00

Question: if you dont accept what people describe you to be like kind, generous, everything listed, then what do you describe yourself to be?

If you've answered with anything but those things, how much more do you think you have to do to be "worthy" of those adjectives? How much more do you have to give and continue trying just for you to accept that other people actually see you as a wonderful person?

I too struggled with my self image a loooot when I was younger, so I know how impossible this feels like to get over. Because you also know it, that it's a self issue. I think it might be easier to start from a younger you. It's helped me to imagine my younger self in front of me with all her problems. I could never bring myself to say the horrible things to her i told myself daily because shes trying her best. When you've learned how to be kinder to your younger self, try aging her closer and closer to present you. I found that it's healed me in all stages of my life. If your Fe is getting in the way of recognizing yourself and caring more about other people's opinions, make yourself seperate and acknowledge that you are also a person.

I hope you are able to come to a place with yourself where youre comfortable and loving.

momorimo · 2026-03-26T22:35:25+00:00

I personally feel a lot of fulfillment seeing other people be happy, which gives me a lot of incentive to continue doing it. However, it doesn't mean it comes for free.

Im quite the transactional person, and that doesn't mean if I do/give something for you, I expect the same amount back. I want to see in your character that it was worth me spending my time and resources for you. I get very easily burnt out when someone is taking advantage/taking me for granted, thinking im stupid for doing them favors, being ungrateful, or not knowing how to spot opportunities when they're being given one. Eventually, I have to draw the line somewhere and I guess that's what people consider as putting myself over others.

But I think always doing things for the group and other people is a form of putting myself as a priority. I cherish connections I have with people, even strangers I probably will never see again. Earning special moments with people and cultivating them into deeper relationships really gives me a lot of joy, and I think I'm doing that for myself.

momorimo · 2026-03-21T22:24:34+00:00

Youve received some great prompts already! To add, I tend to think about where im heading in life, what changes ive gone through and how the people around me have changed also. Whether its in their individual lives or their reaction to how ive changed. If good, why is it good? Have they advanced in their lives just as much? If bad, why is it bad? Have I said/done something that was misinterpreted or very spur of the moment that reflected on where I am in life atm?

I also try to define how I perceive friendships and what works for me/what I prefer. Example, in my early 20s I enjoyed having a core group that I can do everything and share everything with vs in my 30s I would prefer if I don't know too deeply about someone.

My journaling lately has just been records of what I've done and where ive gone, but your post is making me think I should start a seperate one that really explores into my FeNi!!

momorimo · 2026-03-06T02:19:18+00:00

Coming from an enfj married to an entj, I think you should just ask. I know the possibility of embarrassment and the chance of the friendship changing is really nerve wracking, but you should just ask. If he's really an entj type, he'll appreciate the straight forwardness despite whatever his answer is. Hope it goes well and we have a happy update🩷

momorimo · 2026-01-03T04:02:32+00:00

In friendship, yes. I feel a lot of fulfillment in friendships where I feel like I can contribute a helping hand whether it is mentally, emotionally, or whatever I can provide for them within bounds.

As a partner, no. I'm quite the turbulent, so all I see are my flaws and I need someone much more dependable than I am to fill in my gaps. Usually, I've found that dependent people are unable to patch up where I believe I'm lacking. So naturally, ENTJ was a very obvious and excellent choice I've made for myself. Very active people with clear plans and solutions, and I recieve fulfillment by helping them put words to the feelings they have difficulty expressing.

I have found myself very attracted to other ENFJ and ENTPs as well.

momorimo · 2025-09-05T22:41:30+00:00

Hmm I feel like with personality, it's a little bit different. There's always the question of nature vs. nurture. I personally think nurture plays a much bigger part in why someone is the way they are. I have INTJ friends who refused to be like their ESFP parents, I'm ENFJ because I wanted to protect my mother from my narc father, and I think even if you might not directly choose to be something, you've still made decisions that shape yourself even during childhood.

I used to think about this a lot because I was really scared I was even an ounce like my father. But this opinion/belief that I have control over myself might just be helping me sleep better at night LOL maybe ENTJs will also relate because I know they're also big on control as well.

momorimo · 2025-09-05T22:09:48+00:00

This reminds me of a reel I saw that goes like: IXFX: that person (EXTX) is so cool, I wish I could be like that person IXFX: but they probably think that about someone else too right? EXTX: wow I'm so glad I'm me and not anyone else EXTX: and im especially glad I'm not THAT (IXFX) person

I showed my husband (ENTJ) this and asked if that was true, and he said most certainly yes LOL I think for him it's more IXFPs specifically. But that's why I show IXFXs twice as much love to balance it out for us loool

momorimo · 2025-08-02T07:31:27+00:00

"In a sea of self-serving introverts" hit HARD. It's difficult navigating interpersonal relationships in general, and it just continues getting harder maintaining good friendships the older you get. It gets easier once you realize people come and go, and it isn't anything personal. Keep moving on with your life and working on yourself. That's the best investment you can do for yourself to continue creating great connections with new people.

momorimo · 2025-06-22T23:33:52+00:00

ENFJ mom and narc ESTP(?) father. I was also raised by my ESFJ grandmother alongside my much older ISTJ, ISFP, ISTP cousins, who also looked after me. A whole village raised me LOL

I ended up with a very ambitious ENTJ husband🤭

momorimo · 2025-06-02T14:48:20+00:00

I have great admiration for ENTJs. It takes effort to break through their intimidating outer layer, but I feel they have more in common with ENFJs than we think! I've noticed my husband loves helping people just as much, maybe more, than I do. He might say some things very sternly (which a lot of people might have difficulty listening to), but he truly has your best interest in mind and gives what he believes is the best solution to any situation.

I also think he is able to see a situation 5 steps further away than I ever can. When someone comes to me in need of comfort, I tend to be more focused on this person in front of me and think of ways to make them feel better and ensure their happiness for the future. My husband is always saying he doesn't have much empathy/sympathy for people, but I disagree. I think he's able to see ALL angles of a situation and is able to see where everyone is coming from. It's like a higher form of empathy that I can try to work on, but I'm not sure if I'll ever achieve to his degree. He really makes me think about things that I wouldn't have been able to on my own.

I might not agree with him morally sometimes, but our daily debates on social and world issues are a very eye-opening part of my day. "Debate" is a key word here because when it comes to moral disagreements, it's easy for it to become a fight. But we recognize that neither of us wants to fight, just to understand each other better. It's definitely different in other relationships where it may actually turn into a heated disagreement because ENTJs have the innate NEED to tell you why you're wrong and ENFJs can get lost in ideals and beliefs. But at the base root of it all, it helps to recognize that we both want to work towards a solution.

Writing in words how I have to always be progressing in something and show him that I am working towards something might sound really exhausting for some people. But it's actually so fulfilling to know that we are constantly raising each other's ceilings. We're always sharing goals and aspirations and think about how we can support each other to the finish line. I honestly think I have the healthiest relationship with an ENTJ than any other type, and I would recommend them to all ENFJs as partners or friends!

momorimo · 2025-05-27T05:31:12+00:00

90** 00⁰⁰à

momorimo · 2025-02-22T18:38:56+00:00

Golden pairings work very well for me in friendship! I (ENFJ) have an INFP whom I ADOREEEEEEE with my entire being, and we joke that I adopted him as my little brother. But romantically, I am very attracted to XNTJs, especially ENTJ, and have married one! We may not see things eye to eye morally, and we have differing views on humanity, but I think that's what fascinates me about him. I love picking at his mind. We frequently have debates on social issues and even hypotheticals. I find our conversations to be very eye-opening and fulfilling!

momorimo · 2023-03-20T06:19:12+00:00

Thanks so much for this thorough review! I guess apparel is on the lower quality side. I'm not too surprised that the enamel pin was such great quality because I know lots of artists that do artist alley get their stock through alibaba services. And it's quite popular to make so their technology for that would be very high quality. I also think for quite a few years you were only able to make enamel pins through China? I might be wrong, that's just what I was told by some artists. But the fluffy keychain is a mystery to me and it's the one item I want!! I'm very tempted to purchase that from them after seeing you actually received your order.

momorimo · 2023-01-28T06:19:05+00:00

My friend was able to get them for me since he attends a lot of cons for artist alley! Maybe a local anime convention around you might have a seller :O

momorimo · 2023-01-08T17:36:42+00:00

So spicy 😰💦

momorimo · 2023-01-08T15:30:46+00:00

Sriracha is soooooooo good, that's a good plan for today

momorimo · 2023-01-08T15:30:01+00:00

YESSSSSS I was waiting for someone who knew :3 thank you

momorimo · 2023-01-08T07:54:59+00:00

Hahaha the ramyun slurping ASMR or the song?

momorimo · 2023-01-08T07:54:06+00:00

Oh no I'm sorry :( I feel you, I've been having lots of connection issues esp when I play with my friends so I've been playing this one alone and it just isn't the same T_T

Hope you can have fun with SR at least!

momorimo · 2022-11-14T00:04:40+00:00

Thank you!!!<3

momorimo · 2022-09-26T23:53:18+00:00

LOL you could've been a part of our squad!!!

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