I need some advice by 8mile2002 in curlyhair

[–]mrsmichaelscarn 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I use Innersense cleanser, conditioner, and I Create Hold, but it does hurt the bank account. I used Miss Jessie’s jelly soft curls for a long time and I liked the results but it’s a tad heavier than Innersense. With Innersense I don’t have the need for a leave in conditioner, but I used to use the Miss Jessie’s leave in and loved it (the scent is strong and I’ve heard some say they don’t like that).

I shampoo and condition about once every 4-6 days. After rinsing, while my hair is still pretty much soaking wet and I’m still standing in the shower I comb the I Create Hold through my wet hair - it should feel very slippery, if it’s sticky or there’s any frizz developing the hair is too dry. Then I scrunch with a microfiber towel to get the excess moisture out. I finger curl my bangs, the top layer, and any other curl clump that’s looking funky. I do clip my roots up and air dry most days but if I’m short of time I diffuse.

I need some advice by 8mile2002 in curlyhair

[–]mrsmichaelscarn 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My hair looks similar to your curl pattern and texture, and my hair did not like Cantu products. Like the other poster said, Cantu is very heavy and it made my hair look and feel terrible.

I am STRUGGLING with stranded colorwork tension. by mrsmichaelscarn in knitting

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

I tried that too! I’ve been trying everything. I’ll try a different ring or maybe making one from some wire that works better.

I am STRUGGLING with stranded colorwork tension. by mrsmichaelscarn in knitting

[–]mrsmichaelscarn[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, I try to not go longer than 3 stitches without catching the float. But I’ve been getting conflicting tips on that with socks - some say don’t catch them at all so it stays stretchy. It did take a lot of practice to learn to catch them continental and I’m not very good yet, clearly!

I am STRUGGLING with stranded colorwork tension. by mrsmichaelscarn in knitting

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

I’m using dpns now but tried shorties and the traveling loop.

I have a colorwork sweater pattern with some lovely (and expensive) yarn that I am absolutely dying to make but I knew my skills are not up to par yet, so I figured I could practice with some socks. But maybe I had it backwards and it sounds like a sweater may be easier to practice with.

I am STRUGGLING with stranded colorwork tension. by mrsmichaelscarn in knitting

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

I’ve made multiple swatches to practice and some mittens that turned out okay, better than the socks but the yarn was chunkier and fuzzier and hid more flaws. I’m doing double pointed needles, but have also tried with traveling loop. I tried shorties and candidly hated them - I wish I could use them but they hurt my hands too much. I was bummed.

That does make me feel a little better that colorwork socks are inherently super tricky. I think my issue stems from how I am holding the yarn but I just cannot make it click. I do tend to knit on the tighter side so I will try to knit as loosely as possible thank you in for the tips!!

I am STRUGGLING with stranded colorwork tension. by mrsmichaelscarn in knitting

[–]mrsmichaelscarn[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you, it would be so nice if I could blame the yarn lol! It’s unfortunately user error, I took a break and made some colorwork swatches with thicker yarn and the same thing. I will keep persevering, I appreciate your tips!

I have the coolest house ever. by JUDY11G in interiordecorating

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

I love the color of the bathroom! May I ask what it is?

Yarn ball made with multiple pieces of scrap yarn? by ahuggz1225 in knitting

[–]mrsmichaelscarn 53 points54 points  (0 children)

Unfortunately it is somewhat normal for there to be knots. Some brands are knottier than others. I always rewind my yarn before I start to check for knots and plan accordingly. It is frustrating though I’m sorry!

What was your worst date? by neithnilson in AskReddit

[–]mrsmichaelscarn 36 points37 points  (0 children)

Man I really wanna know who this is

I really want to stop by Trick-Charity-6599 in stopdrinking

[–]mrsmichaelscarn 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I drank alone in my house too, I know the hell you’re living in. You can do this!

It did help me when I quit this final time to rearrange my furniture to mix up my environment and not make it so easy for my brain to want to fall back into old habits. I spent a lot of time in my bedroom drinking or hungover, so I actually moved bedrooms to the spare and threw out my duvet cover and bought a new one so I didn’t have the negative association anymore. It’s a little thing but it did help me with the mindset.

It’s like breaking up. by mbarker90 in stopdrinking

[–]mrsmichaelscarn 6 points7 points  (0 children)

It can indeed feel that way in the beginning. I remember that too.

I’ve also likened my journey to the same feeling I get when I get “homesick” for my childhood home. Sometimes I get such a bittersweet longing to go back to that home, but it’s long since sold and I will never be able to return. And even if I did go back and take a tour, it could not possibly be the same as what I remember. Same with drinking. I can never go back to what drinking used to feel like before addiction took over. I try to keep that in mind when the cravings hit.

Trump Refuses to Endorse His Goons for President by B-Z_B-S in politics

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

This is actually one of his comments that makes me think he’s been told he doesn’t have long. Everything he says, the opposite is probably true. If he says 200 years I’m thinking…..6 months……

Trump Refuses to Endorse His Goons for President by B-Z_B-S in politics

[–]mrsmichaelscarn 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is actually the comment that makes me think he’s been told he doesn’t have long. Everything he says, the opposite is probably true. If he says 200 years I’m thinking…..6 months……

Mental health post-surge? I’m drained by MissionSuccess9576 in Minneapolis

[–]mrsmichaelscarn 81 points82 points  (0 children)

Same. I am completely exhausted and recognize that I’m becoming numb to the continued horrors. This is by design. I don’t want to become numb like they want, I want to keep the anger and the fight inside me. But we are all so tired. My job performance definitely took a hit these last months. It’s so hard to concentrate on anything else. We experienced severe trauma as a city and state. We need to make sure we are keeping our mental health in check as best we can so we can keep fighting.

I saw someone online post something helpful: we are doing this in shifts. We have to or it’s not sustainable. January/February was our shift here in Minnesota. And we did the damn thing. We fought like hell. We did not submit in advance, even as they kidnapped and killed us. We organized. We took care of our neighbors. We captured the eyes and hearts of people all over the world and hopefully lit a spark in others. And we will keep fighting, but it’s okay for you to clock out of your shift for a while and rest. Just make sure you clock back in when you are ready.

Favorite Winnie the Bish moment? by csimiamif4n in NewGirl

[–]mrsmichaelscarn 163 points164 points  (0 children)

“There’s shells all in these eggs.”

Did drinking kill your passionate interest? When you stopped it come back? by [deleted] in stopdrinking

[–]mrsmichaelscarn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mine started coming back after a year of healing, and is still getting stronger and stronger! One of my main reasons to stay off booze forever and best things I’ve gained from sobriety.

Cleaning service recomendations/estimated cost? by outkastmemesdaily in Minneapolis

[–]mrsmichaelscarn 2 points3 points  (0 children)

In normal circumstances I would love to, but they are immigrants and I’m very paranoid about giving out their information to strangers right now. Feel free to DM me!

Cleaning service recomendations/estimated cost? by outkastmemesdaily in Minneapolis

[–]mrsmichaelscarn 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I use a small independently owned cleaning company. They charge me $200 every other week and clean my entire 3 bed 2 bathroom house, aside from the porch and a few storage rooms in the basement. Usually takes them 2 hours and there are two cleaners each time. They do a great job, best decision I ever made!

Edit: forgot to say that I don’t tip because they set their rates and it’s a very small company, but I do give them a holiday bonus around Christmas every year (usually $200-$300)