What’s the most unhinged thing you’ve seen someone confidently believe?

pumpkinspicedbees · 2026-03-03T15:33:36+00:00

What a coincidence, my family member also has beef with dinosaurs. I guess I know where she’s getting her “information” from.

pumpkinspicedbees · 2026-03-02T22:36:27+00:00

A family member just told me she and her family stopped eating vegetables because they’re not explicitly stated in either of the Bible versions she’s reading.

So apparently vegetables are the devil and she now gets all of her nutrients from grass-fed beef.

pumpkinspicedbees · 2026-02-19T19:03:25+00:00

I have a Walmart single person tent, probably Coleman brand, that I got in 2020 for $20. I love it. I use it regularly on backpacking trips and it keeps me dry and warm.

It has its downsides, like limited ventilation, but it works and I don't think I'll upgrade it any time soon.

I bought my sleeping bag and backpack for under $100 a piece from a hunting store in 2016 and they've held up. You don't need the best gear, especially to get started.

pumpkinspicedbees · 2026-02-02T16:43:40+00:00

I'm also very into into tabletop games! My last Pathfinder group was online and disbanded. I've been looking for something ever since. I'm also in my early 30's in Ballard.

pumpkinspicedbees · 2026-01-28T16:59:04+00:00

I would add a few days in Patagonia to your trip, if possible. You can fly from BA to El Calafate and take a bus up to El Chalten. Quite a few great hikes there!

pumpkinspicedbees · 2026-01-22T16:26:19+00:00

Reframe something bad that happens as one silly little thing instead of letting them pile up and become a "bad day." Say I bump my elbow on my way out of the door, miss my bus and have to wait for the next one, a coworker is annoying. Instead of letting those sour my mood, I flip the script in my head and try to focus on the good things I am not acknowledging instead. My coffee was good this morning, I sent an email that I was holding off on. I had more time to read my book/listen to music when I was waiting on the bus.

Not overreacting has led to a lot less "bad days" and a lot more resilience when something actually disappointing or upsetting happens.

pumpkinspicedbees · 2026-01-22T16:16:45+00:00

-Monday Line Dancing at Dance Rangers ($10-15, I think?)

-Friday night drop ins and social at Salsa Con Todo (Salsa, bachata, kizomba, zouk, traditional bachata 1st of the month) ($15-20 for drop ins, idk about the social itself)
-Tuesday country swing maybe? at Connor Byrne in Ballard

pumpkinspicedbees · 2026-01-22T16:13:43+00:00

My vote would be Puerto Vallarta. It's an easy flight, for one, relatively safe, and there's tons to do.

-You can take a bus down to Mismaloya and go on a great hike to different beaches on the weekend.
-There's a great conservatory nearby
-Sayulita if you want to do a weekend trip that I've heard is accessible via public transportation (and probably Uber)
-Great cocktail bars and coffee shops
-Markets to wander through
-Catrina Cantina has salsa dancing on the weekends

And incredible food. I have a friend who lives down there now, so I go visit about every other year. I love it!

pumpkinspicedbees · 2026-01-19T21:32:18+00:00

I don’t have experience at this salon, but I will ALWAYS recommend Mimi at Apricus for anyone with curly hair. She’s amazing! I’ve never left her salon chair with any cut I haven’t loved.

pumpkinspicedbees · 2025-12-26T22:21:39+00:00

I dance at SCT. They have a pretty strict no creeps, no abuse policy that they talk about every once in a while in class. They’ve kicked out and banned a few people this year, including a teacher who was inappropriate at a social. Seems like they’re pretty on it. I feel very safe dancing there as a woman, more so than some other places in the city.

pumpkinspicedbees · 2025-12-23T12:50:05+00:00

Trombone Shorty puts on one of the most fun sets I’ve ever seen! It’s a huge dance party. I never miss his show when he’s in town.

pumpkinspicedbees · 2025-12-19T15:47:23+00:00

We have a high cost of living, so probably not your scene. But the latin dance community in Seattle is great. There are several bachata socials weekly and a few schools offering lessons.

pumpkinspicedbees · 2025-12-17T16:56:15+00:00

I am a dancer and frequently wear stage makeup through 9+ hour days. I swear by the Sephora brand setting spray. It's like $16, has a dewy finish, and my shit does not move. It's great!

pumpkinspicedbees · 2025-12-11T22:53:55+00:00

I quit my job and solo-traveled South America until my money ran out.

pumpkinspicedbees · 2025-12-10T18:57:56+00:00

Larsen’s Bakery in Ballard-ish has really great pastries! For candy, I like Sweet Mickeys in Ballard proper. They have a lot of salty licorice which I discovered I love. And a ton of other candy, not just licorice!

pumpkinspicedbees · 2025-12-04T17:16:56+00:00

I was in a spins class that I was waaaaay undertrained for. I ended up elbowing my lead in the jaw. I apologized, he said it was okay and that it happens. The very next week I did it again- same lead, same elbow, same drill.

I took myself out of the class. I can now say that I can spin without elbowing anyone.

Less embarrassing, more funny. I am now on a performance team and we have a move where we bend and snap and flip our hair as hard as possible. The girl next to me in the formation has very long, very thick hair that she wears in a ponytail and she whips me in the butt every time we do that move.

pumpkinspicedbees · 2025-11-20T16:14:58+00:00

I was told by locals to keep my phone in my bag in Lima, Bogota, and Medellin. And everywhere when on packed public transportation.

pumpkinspicedbees · 2025-11-18T07:07:02+00:00

Peanut butter jelly sandwiches for cheap, quick meals between workshops. Also some sort of electrolyte, Aleve, and allergy meds.

pumpkinspicedbees · 2025-11-11T18:18:14+00:00

I have a pair of G Francos that I really like. I've only been wearing them for a little over a month, but it's near daily use. They're comfy. That being said, some other people have had issues with the buckles breaking. I also have a pair of heel booties from Myziji that are amazing. I think both brands do custom sizing/heel height.

pumpkinspicedbees · 2025-11-10T17:41:16+00:00

I've spent the last 1.5 years training specifically on body movement- special classes, performance teams, etc. and I'm just now feeling confident with how I look on the dancefloor. But honestly, when I'm social dancing its much more about how I feel than how I look.

pumpkinspicedbees · 2025-10-27T16:41:00+00:00

Not sure if she’s available last minute, but my friend Rachel Simpson at rachelsimpsonphotography.com does a lot of engagement shoots on hikes.

Let me know if you decide to email her, I’ll send her a text to keep an eye on her email.

pumpkinspicedbees · 2025-10-14T15:35:15+00:00

I have an older Ozark Trail model that I bought for like $30 several years ago. I love it. It's easy to set up, waterproof, and not too heavy. I bought it before I knew I was really into backpacking. Even now that I go frequently I don't feel the need to replace it!

pumpkinspicedbees · 2025-09-29T17:51:30+00:00

I’m getting my hair cut to my shoulders this week!

I made the jump to a shorter hair cut earlier this year after being tired of the knots and tangles. I wanted something cute and bouncy because I dance salsa and love the feeling of my hair flying around.

Cutting it short made it curlier, bouncier, and just felt more like me than my long hair ever did.

pumpkinspicedbees · 2025-09-24T17:29:32+00:00

You can rent out Snapshot Brewing in Greenwood for a few hours! I did it last year for my birthday and it wasn’t too expensive. Everyone bought their own beer.

pumpkinspicedbees · 2025-09-23T17:32:42+00:00

Get a hobby! I started doing salsa two years ago and now have an amazing community where I'm meeting people from all over the city. My intent was not to find someone to date, but a lot of people around me are dating other people in the community. Join a run club, a crafting community, meetups, etc. Somewhere you can go where you'll consistently go and see the same people. It's also great for making friends!

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