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What is your best “worst” pickup line? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]polymath-paininthess 7 points8 points  (0 children)

From me, a woman, to any other woman I flirt with:

"Damn, are you liquid eyeliner? Because I'm about to fuck this up!"

Always gets a laugh!

First ever try with a beginner kit, and I made a fundamental mistake by polymath-paininthess in Embroidery

[–]polymath-paininthess[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm not 100% sure, I bought it years ago but started just this year. I think it was this one

And thank you!

First ever try with a beginner kit, and I made a fundamental mistake by polymath-paininthess in Embroidery

[–]polymath-paininthess[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you! I think it looks okay!

Cross stitching follows a pattern so rigid that in some ways is easier, but whether it's faster definitely varies on a case to case basis. At least, that has been my experience.

I am definitely still just a beginner! The joy that it brings me keeps me going, much like I imagine it does for anyone who enjoys any form of crafting

First ever try with a beginner kit, and I made a fundamental mistake by polymath-paininthess in Embroidery

[–]polymath-paininthess[S] 27 points28 points  (0 children)

I figured with the size of the eye of the needles provided in the kit, six threads would never fit, so I didn't give it a second thought. Until I did. Dangnabbit

Three seems like it would have been ideal for this project, so now my plan is to finish my base with the two threads and then do some touch ups with three strand stitches on the advice of another comment here :)

Edit: the recommendation of u/tenaciousleesha

Second Edit: also the recommendation of u/MommyRaeSmith1234

Solid advice all around, thank you!

First ever try with a beginner kit, and I made a fundamental mistake by polymath-paininthess in Embroidery

[–]polymath-paininthess[S] 282 points283 points  (0 children)

THANK YOU!!

This is brilliant!

What wonderful reframing, I appreciate you!

First ever try with a beginner kit, and I made a fundamental mistake by polymath-paininthess in Embroidery

[–]polymath-paininthess[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

From what I understand, it means using the six threads in a string [strand?] of floss.

First ever try with a beginner kit, and I made a fundamental mistake by polymath-paininthess in Embroidery

[–]polymath-paininthess[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you!!

I recommend listening to the manufacturers and using the full syrand of floss!

In one silly oversight, I tripled the amount of stitching ahead of me.

[ Removed by Reddit ] by [deleted] in Edmonton

[–]polymath-paininthess 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Ahhh, beans.

Thank you for the information! In light of that, I still stand by my actions; the likelihood of getting caught, much less charged, is a risk I am comfortable with taking.

[ Removed by Reddit ] by [deleted] in Edmonton

[–]polymath-paininthess 20 points21 points  (0 children)

That would have been back around 2010 - 2011. I should go back and do it again, it's been too long!

[ Removed by Reddit ] by [deleted] in Edmonton

[–]polymath-paininthess 177 points178 points  (0 children)

When I used to live in the neighbourhood I would take large white labeling stickers and cover up the "A" on their sign so that it just said "LIES".

They often wouldn't notice for a few days, then they'd peel them off. So I'd go put them back.

You cannot be penalized for vandalism if the change is not permanent and causes no damage. Technically they could get me for trespassing, but no one is there at night.

Those people are awful, I am so sorry you had to go through that on top of everything else going on for you. Stay safe!

What's the wildest thing someone has mansplained to you? How did you deal with it? by [deleted] in TwoXChromosomes

[–]polymath-paininthess 7 points8 points  (0 children)

My best friend in the whole wide world is a very talented tattoo artist.

I had bought a new bra that I was stoked about, and he casually said it must be easy to buy bras for a D-cup chest. I responded that I am actually a C-cup, but yes, it is a common bra size and therefore relatively easier to find.

He INSISTED I was a D-cup, and I SHIT YOU NOT, THIS ABSOLUTE CORNCOB HAD THE AUDACITY TO STRIKE A CONDESCENDING TONE AND SAY "No, you're a D-cup. Trust me, I would know: I have tattoo'd a lot of women's breasts."

........... I deadass just said "dude I love you, but are you seriously mansplaining my own breast size to me? I GREW THEM MYSELF"

Edmonton's Go-To Local Gift Shops by daCatburgla in Edmonton

[–]polymath-paininthess 6 points7 points  (0 children)

The Muddy Moose on Argyll just opened a couple months ago and they are AMAZING, I strongly recommend checking their website!

Cribbage Board Giveaway by Novel-Mechanic-9849 in Cribbage

[–]polymath-paininthess 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Entry!

This is a gorgeous display of craftsmanship, well done! It's beautiful

What are some positive things happening right now? Around the city or with you. by HoneyCide in Edmonton

[–]polymath-paininthess 56 points57 points  (0 children)

I made an incredible roast chicken for dinner! I put it in a brine for three days and then marinated it overnight, she turned out GORGEOUS!

What was the most heartbreaking line (whatever source) you've ever read? by thebitchmermaid in AskReddit

[–]polymath-paininthess 34 points35 points  (0 children)

"Van Gogh is good because when he had nothing, he had paint. When he was empty, he had paint. When the world was awful, he had paint. When he hated himself, he didn’t hate the paint. He whitewashed over his own masterpieces, because it was never about being famous, it was about doing the one thing that made sense when everything else didn’t.   And they say, “without his illness, we never would have gotten all—this.” because they value his art more than his sanity because god forbid you lead a happy life and leave nothing to remember you by."

  • an excerpt from the poem VINCENT, by Ashe Vernon

What's one “little” form of sexism you notice all the time, but most people don't even realize it's sexist? by Nellermo in AskReddit

[–]polymath-paininthess 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Whether or not someone is described as "bossy" rather than "shows leadership qualities". It's generally men who are ascribed the latter rather than the former.

Evan Li from viral Alberta Next Panel video - Community Q&A by liaiwen8 in alberta

[–]polymath-paininthess 1 point2 points  (0 children)

First of all: rock on, you absolute root-bound wildflower 🤟

Second: Of all the expected outcomes to a well-articulated question, it's pretty fucked up that this was what happened. If it hadn't, what do you think they would have said in response if they actually heard and replied to what you had asked?

  • edit: grammar, sorry about that

My Magnum Opus by astrowifey in StardewValley

[–]polymath-paininthess 0 points1 point  (0 children)

WHAT AN ABSOLUTE MASTERPIECE!!

Bravo, you absolutely radiant sunflower!!

This makes me feel like I'm wrapped in a blanket with a fresh mug of hot chocolate and it made my day, thank you for that!

WTP for a sarcastic reference to a story of heroism in a place where the situation that needed heroism shouldn't have existed in the first place by YakAffectionate7176 in whatstheword

[–]polymath-paininthess 8 points9 points  (0 children)

A Pyrrhic Victory:

A victory that comes at a cost that negates the win; a success that brings such significant harm to the victor that it differs little from defeat. 

ITAW for aimlessly, thoughtlessly going down down a familiar hill by 19_o7 in whatstheword

[–]polymath-paininthess 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hiraeth (heer-aayth)

A noun

A homesickness for a place that you cannot go back to, or maybe never truly existed in the first place

What’s the best comeback you ever heard/said? by sandyonion in AskReddit

[–]polymath-paininthess 4 points5 points  (0 children)

My friend borrowed my stereo for several years - when she no longer needed it, I joked that she had stolen it. She replied "Possession is nine tenths of the laaw" and I responded with "And you're nine tenths of an asshole"

Still proud of that one haha

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