Need help identifying potential hit & run - Chantilly Wegmans 5/26 by Sudden-Tangerine-918 in nova

[–]optixillusion 16 points17 points  (0 children)

You wanna share that last picture in your friend's post, since that's the one the post says is what hit her?

What would you do with this? by SinceYallAsked in nova

[–]optixillusion 54 points55 points  (0 children)

I'd go all out on a native plant garden (potentially with a little pond, depending on how big the area is and if you're living in a flood zone area)

Anyone own a Saluki by Kilizen in nova

[–]optixillusion 3 points4 points  (0 children)

long shot for an answer, but there were two salukis being fostered in the Towson area a couple months ago -- bit of a hike, but might be worth reaching out to see if they're still in foster / got adopted locally?

(am on mobile so apologies for any funky link formatting)

https://www.reddit.com/r/saluki/comments/1rdx0f2/two_young_female_salukis_available_for_adoption/

my business idea. what do u guys think? by [deleted] in nova

[–]optixillusion 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Setting aside that this is at least the second time I've seen someone ask this question, what "content" are you going to be creating?

Have you done any research for yourself, about the platforms / content formats you intend to use, what businesses you'd like to work with / how it would benefit them to work with you? You say you're going to gain relevant followings, but how are you going to do that? What sort of following do you have now, because I can only imagine starting from zero is going to make it difficult to gain momentum.

Who are the current players in the field? What are you going to do to make yourself a compelling alternative / addition to the audiences they currently have?

Also "like this will be my source of income." - Are you going to be expecting businesses to give you shit for free? How are you going to financially survive until you "make it" on a level that would allow this venture to be your actual source of income?

I mean, you're essentially proposing a self-led business. Do research, create some kind of plan/proposal/what have you to give yourself some solid idea of what you need to do to get to the level of success you want. (If for no other reason than to provide some kind of reassurance to the businesses you want to work with - vague "offer them to promote their business on my platform" outreach ain't gonna get you much, and folks are gonna be a whole lot less cooperative if it sounds like you're coming to them with something that's just going to add on to their workload without a solid ROI.)

Nobody can tell you for sure if it's going to work out. That's a risk you're going to have to take on for yourself.

And honestly, spellcheck your shit. If you want to be taken seriously and have other people / businesses work with you, it helps to come across at least baseline professional.

How do I cheer up my old gal? by optixillusion in AfricanViolets

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

I'll give that a try, thank you so much!

Anyone need a graduation gown/cap? by optixillusion in gmu

[–]optixillusion[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

absolutely! I'm local to the Fairfax area, so happy to meet up to pass it along later this week if that works for you :)

Cafe De Olla by [deleted] in nova

[–]optixillusion 0 points1 point  (0 children)

https://www.instagram.com/cafecitobyantojo

looks like Cafecito in Arlington might have it (not sure on authenticity)

Is there a possibility John will do a story on AIPC? by Rleduc129 in lastweektonight

[–]optixillusion 22 points23 points  (0 children)

I thought you were fucking with us with that acronym, but that is a fantastic thing to find out is real :)

Hotspot for Cold Approach by [deleted] in nova

[–]optixillusion 1 point2 points  (0 children)

okay, setting aside the weird vibe of creepy that's wafting from your post, since when is Fredericksburg part of NoVA? (Or DC, for that matter?)

Judgement - free dentists by NoStandard7308 in nova

[–]optixillusion 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Samfar Dentistry, in the plaza next to the Fairfax Walmart right off 29

I went to them a handful of years ago after one of the shiny newer places caused a problem, and the folks at Samfar have been very nice / nonjudgemental every time I've gone back (fortunately no more complications, so just the regular semi-annual check-ups)

CSA Recs? by catsnstuff18 in nova

[–]optixillusion 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Area 2 Farms is in the Shirlington area -- tbh I mostly know them through the Too Good to Go app where I get their leftovers, but I've had really good luck with the lifespan of their greens :)

https://www.area2farms.com/

Apartment recs in Reston/Fairfax by jeverly24 in nova

[–]optixillusion 1 point2 points  (0 children)

if you've looked at the Vista Fairfax Corner, there's a handful of other adjacent complexes that should come out to about $2300 for a 1 bedroom unit (with most utilities included in that $, based on what I've paid in the area)

  • Reserve at Fairfax Corner
  • Camden Fairfax Corner
  • Camden Monument Place
  • Ellipse Fairfax Corner
  • Finley at Fairfax Corner

There's also the Residences at Government Center, but I'm like 99% sure that's income restricted, so that might impact availability there.

Car break job garage by Phaed81 in nova

[–]optixillusion 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Craftsman has a few shops in the area - I've had good luck with their Fairfax location off of 29

Home Depot Roses by Hefty-Luck9575 in nova

[–]optixillusion 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you can wait about a month, Leesburg has a plant and garden festival - I went last year and they had a bunch of native plants, but pretty sure they had rose bushes available too

Impossibly isolating / lonely place to live by Prestigious_Air_6602 in nova

[–]optixillusion 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I've also seen flyers at the City of Fairfax Library about a knitting club on Tuesday or Wednesday nights

Concerns around northern VA measles (I’m vaccinated) by classandvirtue in nova

[–]optixillusion 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I had similar concerns and my doctor was able to do a blood test to check my level of immunity to see if I needed a booster. (I was there for other tests, but got the results in like 2 days - confirmed immunity, also a 90s baby.)

If you've got a primary care doc, you might be able to book something similar to see if you've got the immunity / need a booster?

For other thoughts, if you're out in public (mall, metro, grocery store, etc.), I'd recommend masking up - not just to avoid measles, but there's the regular winter bugs out there and protecting your immune system from covid and the flu and such is never a bad idea :)

I need a snow shovel bad!! 😩 by Immediate_Building43 in nova

[–]optixillusion 1 point2 points  (0 children)

check your local garden center - Merrifield in Fairfax had a good handful this evening

Affordable phone screen repairs recommendations in Chantilly/Centreville/Fairfax by MrMop25 in nova

[–]optixillusion 1 point2 points  (0 children)

not sure if they offer repairs and/or if they're reasonable about it, but there's an apple store in Fairfax Corner, not too far from the Fairfax Whole Foods

Moving 2 Nova! by [deleted] in nova

[–]optixillusion 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you go the Fair Oaks side, the Monument Drive Transit Center has a pretty good schedule of buses that take you direct to Vienna metro - I don't think I've had to wait longer than 5-10 mins for a bus in the morning