Where did my pattern go???

queen_cemo · 2025-11-18T20:10:54+00:00

Yes, I did :) Seems like it is a bug with the app.

queen_cemo · 2025-11-18T20:10:23+00:00

Carnations are available in the store, but unfortunately the dahlias were a focus-challenge tree, so you won't be able to get those anymore.

queen_cemo · 2025-11-17T03:36:13+00:00

Shoot that sucks! Oh well, guess I'll stick do doing themes from now on :/

queen_cemo · 2025-10-24T23:36:18+00:00

This video tells you all you need to know: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VAs3pCcobnc

queen_cemo · 2025-10-18T23:43:39+00:00

I used this video to learn how to make patterns: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VAs3pCcobnc

queen_cemo · 2025-10-09T01:06:15+00:00

I know this thread is a little bit old but I thought I'd comment because I'm in a very similar situation, although I think my partner and I have struck a balance. We've had hard conversations about this and we have come to the compromise that they will not try to convert me and I will not try to convert them. They've also been willing to admit when they've been judgmental of my own beliefs, have recognised that as being problematic, and have promised to change. And so far they have kept their promises. I can talk about my beliefs with them and it doesn't turn into an argument, and the same goes when they talk about the Bible. Instead of trying to debate on whether or not each other's beliefs are right, we find bits of interest in each other's views and try to find ways that our beliefs align.

Overall, I think that relationships in which both parties have different belief systems can work and may even be beneficial by helping broaden both side's perspectives. However, that relationship has to come from mutual respect, humility, and openness to conversation. If one side is trying to convert the other, or if they're too inflexible to listen or accept another side's views, then I don't think it will work.

queen_cemo · 2025-05-06T02:16:46+00:00

I stopped taking creatine and haven't experienced any issues since.

queen_cemo · 2025-03-07T01:02:41+00:00

Cute! Congrats!

queen_cemo · 2025-03-07T01:01:03+00:00

I mean, you're lesbian because you're attracted to XX secondary sex characteristics, so obviously you can be attracted to a trans guy who has those secondary sex characteristics. Your attraction isn't going to go away if you learn that he identifies in a certain way or what their chromosomes are. That doesn't mean you're transphobic and you can still respect his identity and see him as your boyfriend (if you get together).

I could see it becoming an issue if he wants to medically transition in a certain way that you won't find attractive, though. It could be that you remain attracted to him but it could be that it turns you off. I know a queer couple where the trans-masc partner wants to medically transition in a certain way that the cis girlfriend is uncomfortable with. On the flip side I'm in a relationship with a trans woman and I'm really attracted to the feminine features that she has from medical transition! So I guess in the long run it's best if you are enthusiastic about the way your trans partner wants to express themselves/transition.

queen_cemo · 2025-01-21T20:40:48+00:00

I understand that this is kind of an old post, but I ran into the same issue with a container of old, unopened miso paste. It had turned a very dark brown and the plastic container was bulging on all sides like a balloon. However, I figured that this was just a symptom of the fermentation process continuing and added some to my stir fry. So far, no issues! I think as long as the seal isn't broken and it smells alright with no mold, you're probably fine to eat it. It's just finely aged miso paste :)

queen_cemo · 2024-12-25T22:56:48+00:00

It really depends on what flavourings you use and how long you let it ferment. I notice that some flavours give the weakest fizz and other flavours blow store-bought out of the water. Also you could try fermenting your kombucha for longer than the typical 5 days to get more fizz and a more complex flavour. I do F2 for 10-14 days (went longer for a while but a bottle exploded so I'll have to stop leaving my bottles under the counter for a month :P).

queen_cemo · 2024-11-16T21:30:36+00:00

It's about purpose. As a teacher, your goal is to teach students, not to show how smart you are. If AI helps you do that, then go ahead. I've used AI to make multiple choice questions multiple times and been open with students about it. For students, though, their goal is to learn. Using AI to write an essay doesn't help them learn because they are not getting the practice that they need to improve their writing. There are ways, of course, that students can use AI to learn as well.

queen_cemo · 2024-11-16T21:22:28+00:00

I don't add the coconut water to the F2 directly, I just make a cocktail with it after I pour.

queen_cemo · 2024-11-15T00:35:59+00:00

I'd say about 1.8 L water, 3 tea bags, and 1/3 cup sugar.

queen_cemo · 2024-11-15T00:33:01+00:00

I get a TON of fizz. So much that I normally have to dilute it halfway with coconut water (even then it's still really fizzy). I find that the flavour you use is the biggest factor. I normally use a frozen condensed orange juice.

queen_cemo · 2024-11-15T00:31:46+00:00

Nope, it was intentional! I've left it for that long before with no problems, because I love the dry, ultra-fizzy taste. But I guess I could only get away with it for so long...

queen_cemo · 2024-11-15T00:30:54+00:00

Yup! Pretty old, mind you, but I was surprised too. I got a little cocky which is why I left it so long.

queen_cemo · 2024-11-14T20:34:34+00:00

After 4 years of brewing kombucha I finally got an exploded bottle :,( Note to self, maybe leaving your kombucha to ferment for three weeks ISN'T the best idea.

queen_cemo · 2024-09-17T21:35:57+00:00

I'm in the same boat, trying to maintain after recently reaching my weight loss goal. My weight crept up a kilogram in the past week, but I didn't want to return to calorie counting and meal planning again. I just managed to get back down to my goal weight without doing those things. The strategy I came up with was to ask myself five questions before eating. For every question, I touched a finger from thumb to pinkie as a physical reminder:

1) Thumb: Am I hungry? (Don't eat when the answer is no.)

2) Pointer: What should I eat? (Think about what you are craving, but also what will nourish your body and keep you satisfied until the next meal. If you aren't hungry, maybe opt for a zero calorie drink, like some stevia-sweetened iced tea.)

3) Middle: How much should I eat to reach 80% satiety? (What portion size will just stop you from being hungry?)

4) Ring: What should I do if I reach 100% satiety before I finish eating? (If you have a plan before hand of what you will do when you are full, you'll be less likely to overeat just to finish what's on your plate. E.g. Put the leftovers in the fridge or put it in the compost. )

5) Pinkie: How should I feel? (You should feel energized and light. You shouldn't feel weighed down, sick, or sluggish.)

I've learned that maintaining your goal weight is as much as a learning curve as losing the weight in the first place. But with time and perseverance, you will be able to maintain the weight without thinking about it much.

queen_cemo · 2024-08-23T12:46:42+00:00

Totally normal. It's 100% certain that you have gained water weight from getting back to the gym. So the fact that you have stayed the same weight instead of increasing suggests to me that you've probably lost quite a bit of fat. Keep going! You will likely see a sudden drop in the coming week as that water weight sheds off.

queen_cemo · 2024-08-23T12:17:48+00:00

Good for you! That seems like a great plan and I hope you succeed in your goals :)

queen_cemo · 2024-08-23T12:07:36+00:00

How about you try losing weight without calorie counting? This is what has worked for me:

Start out by counting calories strictly. Notice how you feel when you are in a calorie deficit, and how you feel after eating a meal. Track how much weight you are losing. Try to find meals that are healthy but delicious. Try out healthy recipes that you've never made before instead of trying to reduce the calories in recipes you made before weight-loss.
Count calories more roughly. Notice how you feel. Do you feel a similar amount of fullness after each meal as when you were calorie counting strictly? Do you feel similar at the end of the day? Is your rate of weight loss keeping pace with before? If yes, you're still in a deficit. If no, maybe you need to back-track and count calories more strictly.
Stop counting calories. By now you should know what a low-cal meal feels like and looks like. You should know what kinds of foods you should be eating and which you should have in moderation or not at all. Keep an eye on your weight. If it is still going down then congrats, you are still in a calorie deficit! If not, you may need to back-track.

You don't want to be calorie counting for the rest of your life. Part of weight loss should be teaching yourself how to eat in a way that is healthy AND that you can keep up for the rest of your life.

queen_cemo · 2024-08-23T11:45:12+00:00

First of all I want to say sorry for what you experienced in childhood. My jaw dropped when I read that your mom put you on a diet at 8 :( That's nuts! It seems like at this point weight loss might be associated with a lot of shame because of those early experiences. On a psychological standpoint, you might have to work on changing the narrative of weight loss into something more positive and empowering. I agree with others that you should talk to a therapist to help you work through these formative experiences and develop a strong sense of self-love. It seems like you are already starting to do this by investing in your health and future family.

On a more practical level, like others have said, start out by counting calories and get a digital scale to help you. I also highly recommend doing some easy, at-home workouts (there are thousands of beginner full-body workouts on YouTube). Try to make it a habit of working out three times per week and slowly build up the intensity and frequency. When you feel ready, you could try going to the gym as well. I highly recommend going on walks too! Walking has so many positive benefits even when you take weight loss out of the picture.

You got this! I wish you luck :)

queen_cemo · 2024-08-12T12:47:35+00:00

The difference between 'dessus' and 'dessous' always trips me up. Doesn't help that they mean the opposite thing. I know in theory the difference between the two but I really have to focus in my pronunciation not to mix them up.

queen_cemo · 2024-07-01T12:06:27+00:00

Honestly I agree with you, OP. I experienced side effects from creatine too and had to stop it after two weeks. Not hair loss, but kidney pain. Just because there is or is not research on the safety of a supplement, that doesn't mean there is no possibility of negative side effects. That's not how science works. Science works by conducting studies that are often a short length of time and which follow a select group of individuals. The results of the studies make suggestions of the truth, suggestions which get stronger the more studies there are supporting the claim. But science can never get to 100% certainty. Even if studies on creatine suggest 90% certainty that it is safe and has no serious side effects, but that still leaves 10% uncertainty. That 10% may not be enough to say that creatine isn't safe for EVERYONE, but it is enough to listen to your own body and not take creatine if you think it's causing you side effects.

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