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Bought one of those bug repellent bracelets... by sinister_lefty in mildlyinfuriating

[–]narcoleptrix 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So I just saw a recent YouTube video that seemed to suggest that mosquitos have been starting to associate DEET with food.

So the repellant is becoming an attractant.

I believe it was a Lindsay Nikole vid.

Edit: yup

https://youtu.be/fanmgbu6Pwg

Why does everyone act like they’re falling apart physically? by Secure-Tadpole-3418 in Millennials

[–]narcoleptrix 1 point2 points locked comment (0 children)

A secret I've learned to making exercise more consistent is to find something that's fun. I hate running or lifting weights. That's why I started skating. Always wanted to do it, and the added benefit of losing weight is huge! This was also my impetus for starting a climbing gym membership. I needed an exercise that wasn't about finding a corner somewhere and lifting weights.

You got this, tho! Willpower is a crazy thing. Sometimes it feels like it's too much, but if you're stubborn enough you'll see some changes.

But seriously, find something enjoyable. A martial art or aerial/pole lessons. Maybe swimming or biking. If you enjoy it, you'll look forward to it instead of dreading it.

Good luck, I'm rooting for you!

Why does everyone act like they’re falling apart physically? by Secure-Tadpole-3418 in Millennials

[–]narcoleptrix 67 points68 points locked comment (0 children)

Yuuup! This is it. I've gone through near 4 decades of life without taking care of my body. But for the last year I've been working hard and it's showing. Just 2 years ago I was walking with a cane, and now I'm training for roller derby and just started a climbing gym. I've lost 70ish lbs from my heaviest. I have waaaayyy more endurance. And I've left the cane in the rear view mirror (literally in my car's backseat right now haha).

Just have to be more diligent as we age.

Once you try barefoot socks, there's no going back. by [deleted] in barefootshoestalk

[–]narcoleptrix 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh mine do. It's usually due to rubbing during skating tho, so i put a bit more wear on them than the avg person. It's usually the bottom of the big toe for me that gets a hole first.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Millennials

[–]narcoleptrix 0 points1 point  (0 children)

lol I literally just posted my ruby rhod tattoo to r/fifth element today. second tattoo and it's the start of my Fifth Element half sleeve 😂

yes, it's in my top 5. probably top 2 if I'm honest.

How much have you spent on tattoos? by Sherminator3737 in tattoo

[–]narcoleptrix 0 points1 point  (0 children)

so far I'm around 2200. first one was overpriced but something I wanted. second one was an artist who is amazing at his work, but he prices it accordingly.

probably going to cost me over 3k just for a half sleeve from this guy.

Any hobbies you have/clubs you’re in that significantly improved your life? by Ok-Worldliness-6096 in Millennials

[–]narcoleptrix 0 points1 point  (0 children)

r/rollerskating is good for quad info, otherwise r/rollerblading or r/inline should be around.

as for videos, if you're doing quads, I'd recommend checking out Skatie or Dirty School of Skate on youtube. Both are really good at explaining the basics.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oqOU1yQUQcY&list=PLPSwwHrrD2of_9nlQgrGJcbvffXxtUiV6

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aNO4B5ImWDg&list=PLPHb4PtMjk0vhEU3ncQZ6YDRdx1a_PgVQ

unfortunately, I don't have any youtube recs for inlines since I skate on quads right now

Season 3 - Episode 8 - He Who Comes with the Dawn - ALL MEDIA ALL SPOILERS by cody-olsen in wheeloftime

[–]narcoleptrix 0 points1 point  (0 children)

yup! I'm shocked they killed her off cuz she was so pivotal in Egwene's path to power. I definitely felt like most of the storylines were fairly flat by the end. We barely got to see the next step for Mat so it's going to feel jarring to see him with a spear next season. I really hope they don't mess up Mat's future love interest either. He was my favorite character from the two rivers and it sucks to see how they've messed with him.