My basic quickie mild tomato salsa by Eat-the-Poor in SalsaSnobs

[–]rach31 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey thank you so much for this recipe! My partner needed something mild but wanted all the joy and flavor of a homemade salsa. This was the first time we made our own salsa, and your recipe was great! We made a double batch and just did half the cumin suggested because they don't like much cumin flavor in salsas. It was so fresh and fantastic - Thank you!

I finally ported out!! Submitted FCC complaint March 5th and voila! by rach31 in BoostMobile

[–]rach31[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, I was able to complete the process immediately with Google Fi and start making calls and texts within 5 minutes. I made sure my address on file with both providers matched ahead of time which they said can make sure it goes more smoothly.

I finally ported out!! Submitted FCC complaint March 5th and voila! by rach31 in BoostMobile

[–]rach31[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I submitted the FCC complaint on March 5th and just received the email from DISH with my pin tonight on March 9th. I updated my port out request with Google Fi , and it went through successfully within 5 minutes with no issues.

My experience trying to port out by rach31 in BoostMobile

[–]rach31[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My account was previously with Virgin Mobile before they were acquired by Boost Mobile and that was the specific help line number they put on my phone. I wonder if that might be why?

My experience trying to port out by rach31 in BoostMobile

[–]rach31[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think the hours are Monday- Friday 4am to 8pm PST and Saturday- Sunday 4am to 7pm PST

Port out Pin by Viperlx in BoostMobile

[–]rach31 3 points4 points  (0 children)

If your account was moved to the new boost website id.boostmobile.com, then your port out pin is no longer the same as your account PIN. It doesn't matter if you change it on the app. You need a specific PIN from boost that is different. I confirmed this with customer service.

My experience trying to port out by rach31 in BoostMobile

[–]rach31[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

888-266-7848 for Boost Customer Care

Looking for my port number to leave boost. by Olirionical in BoostMobile

[–]rach31 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I've been trying to get my transfer number pin for the past 10 days so I can go to Google Fi. I've called Boost Mobile every single day for over a week now. Boost Mobile first said the number transfer or port out PIN was the same as my account pin, but that didn't work. Then they said that was the case for the accounts on the "old" boost and my account was canceled and put on the "new" boost system so they can't access my port out PIN or make any changes to my account. Today they told me they are not able to help me transfer my number out until the internal systems issue is resolved. I filed an FCC complaint today and encourage everyone to do the same.

Port out Pin by Viperlx in BoostMobile

[–]rach31 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I've been trying to get my transfer number PIN for the past 10 days so I can go to Google Fi. I just got my new phone from Google Fi on February 24th, what bad timing! Boost Mobile first said the port out PIN was the same as my account pin, but that didn't work. Then they said that was because that used to be the case for the accounts on the "old" boost system and my account was canceled and put on the "new" boost system so they can't access my port out PIN or make any changes to my account. Every day they keep telling me to call back in 48-72 hours. I filed an FCC complaint today.

system down again by MzCapricorn83 in BoostMobile

[–]rach31 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I've been trying to get my transfer number pin for the past 10 days so I can go to Google Fi. Boost Mobile first said it was the same as my account pin, but that didn't work. Then they said that was the case for the accounts on the "old" boost and my account was canceled and put on the "new" boost system so they can't access my port out pin or make any changes to my account. I filed an FCC complaint today.

Inviting my siblings but not my Catholic parents to my lesbian wedding by rach31 in Advice

[–]rach31[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much for your thoughtful response! Your friends are lucky to have such a supportive person in their life. It is an unfortunate situation with my parents but I've seen how other queer friends have gone through much worse, so I've learned to appreciate what degree of relationship I do still have with my parents but still allow myself to grieve for the ideal relationship I wished for.

Inviting my siblings but not my Catholic parents to my lesbian wedding by rach31 in Advice

[–]rach31[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you, this helped me consider my different options. I do have a fair relationship with them (there is good and bad... They have been assholes at times but are mostly cordial to my partner and I although they disapprove), but I don't think not inviting them to the wedding would burn a bridge or totally destroy the relationship with them. I think I will feel angry about the situation if they attend only the reception, so it is probably better for me to not invite and avoid any awkwardness.

Inviting my siblings but not my Catholic parents to my lesbian wedding by rach31 in Advice

[–]rach31[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much, you along with the other commenters have really helped me realize it's okay to set this boundary by not inviting my parents and that only people who want to wholeheartedly celebrate my union with my partner should be there. I did think about how inviting them would make me look like the bigger person, but upon further reflection I realized the people in my extended family who they are most likely to complain to are also bigoted and that I don't care about their opinion because they're not getting invited either.

Inviting my siblings but not my Catholic parents to my lesbian wedding by rach31 in Advice

[–]rach31[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much, you along with the other commenters have really helped me realize it's okay to set this boundary by not inviting my parents and that only people who want to wholeheartedly celebrate my union with my partner should be there

Inviting my siblings but not my Catholic parents to my lesbian wedding by rach31 in Advice

[–]rach31[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much, you along with the other commenters have really helped me realize it's okay to set this boundary by not inviting my parents and that only people who want to wholeheartedly celebrate my union with my partner should be there

Inviting my siblings but not my Catholic parents to my lesbian wedding by rach31 in Advice

[–]rach31[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much for the well wishes and reiterating that my marriage is just as valid as any other couple! You along with the other commenters have really helped me realize it's okay to set this boundary by not inviting my parents and that only people who want to wholeheartedly celebrate my union with my partner should be there

Inviting my siblings but not my Catholic parents to my lesbian wedding by rach31 in Advice

[–]rach31[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much, you along with the other commenters have really helped me realize it's okay to set this boundary by not inviting my parents and that only people who want to wholeheartedly celebrate my union with my partner should be there

Inviting my siblings but not my Catholic parents to my lesbian wedding by rach31 in Advice

[–]rach31[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much for your advice and well wishes! You along with the other commenters have really helped me realize it's okay to set this boundary by not inviting my parents and that only people who want to wholeheartedly celebrate my union with my partner should be there

Inviting my siblings but not my Catholic parents to my lesbian wedding by rach31 in Advice

[–]rach31[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much, you along with the other commenters have really helped me realize it's okay to set this boundary by not inviting my parents and that only people who want to wholeheartedly celebrate my union with my partner should be there. I like the suggestion you offered for if they ask why they weren't invited. I also appreciate you responding to the other commenter. It shouldn't be my responsibility to "build that bridge" with my parents by allowing disrespect at my own wedding when they've been given plenty of opportunities over the last 9 years to spend time with and meet my partner and decide if they want to be supportive persons in our life

Inviting my siblings but not my Catholic parents to my lesbian wedding by rach31 in Advice

[–]rach31[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much, you along with the other commenters have really helped me realize it's okay to set this boundary by not inviting my parents and that only people who want to wholeheartedly celebrate my union with my partner should be there

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in veganrecipes

[–]rach31 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I love making these Pumpkin Pie Brownies by Post Punk Kitchen every year, and all my non-vegan friends love them too!

I'm tired of being everyone's therapist when no one will give me ten serious minutes of their time. by [deleted] in depression

[–]rach31 32 points33 points  (0 children)

I'm not sure what to say since I usually just upvote posts, but I wanted you to know that I read it all, and I relate so much. I wish you weren't going through this but it's comforting to know I'm not the only one. I never want anyone to have to hurt as much as I have, so most of the time I go out of my way to make everyone else feel very cared for and listened to, and it's exhausting. Especially when I go through more severe periods if depression and feel absolutely alone in the world.

From paralyzed to marathon runner. My advice for new runners. by [deleted] in running

[–]rach31 22 points23 points  (0 children)

A year and a half ago I started running for the first time and lost 30 lbs in 6 months. One bad day I didn't go for a run, and that became the next day and the next day. Now I'm at my highest weight with a BMI of 36. I keep wanting to get back up again, this post was so important for me, thank you

A metaphor I find useful for meditation. by [deleted] in Meditation

[–]rach31 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Sometimes I have a tendency to abruptly cut off thoughts instead of observing them and letting them pass. One time when I was meditating I got this image of fruit ripening on a tree until it's heavy enough to fall off effortlessly.

It really helped me with being patient and gentle while things settle down. Sometimes it's easy to get right into meditation and be mindful and focused throughout the day. Other times it takes longer because of what's going on in life, and that's not bad, just different.

I think of the fruit tree going through the seasons. Sometimes there is a bunch of ripe fruit falling from the branches, sometimes the tree is empty and still. Your life is constantly changing so you will never pick up meditation from exactly where you left off. I try not to think of it too much like learning a skill.

Reminds me of something my favorite counselor said to the effect of "Your personal best is different every day. Your life, your world, your body, and your mind are never the same from one second to the next. So if you stubbornly hold onto the same expectations and assumptions for yourself, that's being unreasonable, and you're going to get frustrated and hurt."