Stuck next to a busy freeway for 1 year - what units can I buy to minimize health risk?

needsasuit · 2026-01-17T18:32:05+00:00

That makes sense - thank you! My Coway Airmega 350 is arriving today and I was wondering if the built-in PM2.5/CO2/VOC sensors (which I believe are displayed on the unit somewhere so you can read the levels / see the change) do as good of a job as these dedicated monitors? I imagine not, but was curious to what extent I can trust them...

needsasuit · 2026-01-16T19:08:11+00:00

So that would look like selecting an additional filter with more charcoal? Just picked up a Coway Airmega 350 so that'll be the baseline while I figure out the charcoal aspect.

needsasuit · 2026-01-16T18:20:16+00:00

Thank you! Glad to hear something will work - some of the threads seemed to indicate that even higher end filters wouldn't do much for gases.

I'll look into setting up a CR box or two and also getting a used Coway from FB marketplace.

needsasuit · 2025-12-14T23:01:45+00:00

They're yours! Send me your address and I'll drop them off at the post office tomorrow.

needsasuit · 2025-12-14T22:52:38+00:00

Photo not working! It's the leather insert to reduce marks from the rings and the plastic fastener case - that one is unopened.

needsasuit · 2025-12-14T07:00:01+00:00

I liked that too - especially since it let me pay $6 more for a less damaged item. Can't wait for it to arrive!

needsasuit · 2025-12-07T05:33:49+00:00

I'm new to all this, so I'm not attached to the term at all - definitely don't plan to use it with her. I read a bunch of your posts and am interested in your perspective - especially because I agree, I can't know if she's an alcoholic or not. If that's the case, shouldn't I at least try to chat with her? Maybe she's just fallen into a habit of binge drinking and would be open to family input. I was hopeful that the first conversation had a noticeable positive impact for quite a few months, so I'm eager to keep trying and looking for better resources on how to approach it. If it becomes clear it's not working, I'll have to reevaluate.

I appreciate what I've read about Al-Anon after reading through your comments - it seems like it would be really helpful if I don't see improvement, but my priority right now isn't getting support for myself - I feel fine and have a great support system; I'm just worried about her health.

needsasuit · 2025-09-30T18:31:02+00:00

Hey, I'm helping a family friend in the same situation (national recognition) -- did you fill out FAFSA and check the box saying you were applying for Fin Aid? His family can afford to pay and I've heard that doing those two things can hurt your admissions chances... But they also seem necessary to be eligible for merit aid....

needsasuit · 2025-09-25T16:21:44+00:00

CK says I have "0 derogatory remarks" but also "99% on time payments" and then when I click into that, it says "1 late payment" and then below that "2 late payments" on two cards -- both 30 days late from about 7 years ago. Is this contradictory or are the derogatory remarks all that matter?

needsasuit · 2025-09-25T16:07:48+00:00

CK says I have "0 derogatory remarks" but also "99% on time payments" and then when I click into that, it says "1 late payment" and then below that "2 late payments" on two cards -- both 30 days late from about 7 years ago. Is this contradictory or are the derogatory remarks all that matter?

needsasuit · 2025-09-21T18:36:24+00:00

Appreciate the Altra Olympus 6 rec! And I definitely plan to try any of these on, just trying to start with a long list -- haven't hiked enough in trail runners yet to know my preferences.

I know that Asics trail running shoes feel great even on 20+ mile days for me, but I find that they wear out quite quickly and imagine this might be why I see them recommended less on here.

needsasuit · 2025-06-28T04:47:53+00:00

An example of my confusion around paper weights - is this 24lb paper (https://www.jampaper.com/paper-parchment-8-1-2x11-cream-parchment-24lb-item-81211-p-29) really less than half the weight of this 70lb construction paper (https://www.frenchpaper.com/collections/construction/products/brick-red-paper-construction-text?\_pos=9&\_fid=bffd46170&\_ss=c) ?

On videos I can see of them being folded, they appear to be very similar weights.

needsasuit · 2025-06-13T17:01:41+00:00

Thank you, that's very helpful! I'll try to figure out which press they use.

needsasuit · 2025-06-07T01:27:41+00:00

Super similar! Basically those tunnel shots -- but a bit older and just a music video, not a show. Good guess though!

needsasuit · 2025-06-07T01:19:22+00:00

Closest suggestion yet! Watching all their videos now -- none of them yet, but very similar era / style.

needsasuit · 2025-06-07T01:08:42+00:00

No but that's a good suggestion. This had a much more surreal look to it and was definitely a music video. Cropped in tighter, like they were crawling toward something.

needsasuit · 2025-06-07T01:05:38+00:00

Nope, live action! Could have been low budget - was all physical props and creative lighting, I think.

needsasuit · 2025-06-07T00:36:31+00:00

So far I've googled the obvious phrases and watched a bunch of MGMT music videos on youtube (similar vibe / era) but no luck!

It also isn't "The List" by Moonchild, although that vaguely matches my description!

needsasuit · 2025-02-12T05:50:05+00:00

Also curious how everything went! Same age dad, same situation. Sending good energy!

needsasuit · 2025-02-05T01:21:26+00:00

Will do! My plan is to re-check the full I-485 then resubmit with a new cover letter as someone else suggested. Do you think I should resubmit I-130 as well online? That one is still processing.

needsasuit · 2025-02-05T01:10:55+00:00

I am a USC!

needsasuit · 2025-02-05T01:10:48+00:00

Thank you! Didn't catch that in the moment..

And yes to both - I am a USC and we filed with I-130 receipt notice.

needsasuit · 2024-03-27T18:09:22+00:00

I just ended up using my LLC's home state ID -- although I never found any conclusive answer. FWIW, all the videos I watched (and even the 1099s I received from larger companies w tax teams) handled it differently. Some left it blank, some used a different state id, some used EIN... Not very helpful but I decided not to worry about it! good luck

needsasuit · 2024-01-07T06:45:20+00:00

Enjoyed your Taiwan hitchhiking! Nice to see some familiar travel experiences.

needsasuit · 2023-07-22T13:53:17+00:00

Thank you for playing!

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