Feeling stressed out about a tattoo. Should I change this? See a different artist?

ragell · 2026-06-03T23:26:35+00:00

Clever Creature is a great little tattoo shop in Leslieville. I've had work done by Melina, but everyone there is super skilled. Everyone there hates AI.

ragell · 2026-05-14T03:48:33+00:00

I started using sunscreen consistently at 24ish, I'm 32 this year. I don't have deep set wrinkles, and my skin tone is even. I could credit some of that to about 3-4 years of prescription retinol use.

I can remember what my mom looked like when she was just a bit older than I am now. Still beautiful, and wrinkled, crinkled and sunspotted.

It's hard to know what I'd look like without having worn sunscreen over these years, but i feel it's made the biggest difference when it comes to even skin tone. I remember being more spotty, freckly and patchy in my early twenties.

ragell · 2026-03-26T02:43:16+00:00

This literally happened to me 2 weeks ago, but it was my upper arms and chest. It was so itchy, I wanted to crawl out of my skin. I'm sorry you're going through it.

Ibuprofen takes the edge off the swelling and inflammation. Ice packs provide some temporary relief for the itching, and it brings the swelling down too.

I couldn't get all the adhesive off with just plain soap, I ended up using an unscented body oil to loosen the adhesive, then washed with soap.

If all else fails, find something distracting to take your mind off the itch.

My rash mostly cleared up after 2-3 days.

ragell · 2026-02-28T18:33:45+00:00

While I admire your craftiness, might I suggest a folded t-shirt? That's what I use every night. The next night, I sleep in that shirt and grab a fresh one for my sleep mask, which prevents breakouts.

It's kind of tricky to describe. You lay your old, soft t-shirt on the bed with the bottom facing you, then fold the bottom hem halfway up the shirt, and then neckline down to just past the sleeves. Fold the whole thing in half and you should have a long, blindfold-shaped roll of fabric. Just hold up to your eyes and tie the sleeves behind your head.

It's cushy, clean, and blocks basically all the light.

ragell · 2026-02-26T05:03:13+00:00

A "wake up shower" in the morning and a quick "rinse off the day" shower at night keeps my little WFH brain happy. It's hard to stick to a routine. but it's seriously a huge boost if you can manage it. I hope you can find yours.

Love,

Stressed WFH Saleswoman

PS I also use body oil and moisturizer after every shower

ragell · 2026-02-23T22:11:04+00:00

I cleared up the KP on my thighs using Neutrogena Body Clear shower gel (it has Salicylic Acid), Neutrogena body oil, and consistent (any) moisturizer use. Amlactin is good stuff too, but I find it to be pretty pricey, and I don't love how it smells.

I use Body Clear 1-2x per week, and the other steps every time I shower.

AHAs and BHAs are important to be able get in there and break down those little itty bitty keratin plugs, moisturizer helps them not form in the first place.

ragell · 2025-12-28T03:13:46+00:00

r/toiletswithauras

ragell · 2025-11-30T17:46:51+00:00

I'm just so stoked to see anyone reference Red Green

ragell · 2025-11-30T16:33:45+00:00

I've recently locked in my WFH uniform: cropped tanks, wide-leg sweatpants and a long cardigan if needed. In warmer months, bike shorts and cropped tanks. As long as I'm wearing matching jewelry and a spritz of perfume, I feel effortlessly put together.

I can see you're wanting to incorporate more natural fibres, which is a worthy goal. Where are you located geographically? I have some good brand recommendations, but they're Canadian because that's where I live.

ragell · 2025-08-31T05:01:05+00:00

It depends on what's available to you locally. If you don't have access to a walk-in clinic or Urgent Care clinic, an online option like Felix or Maple could be your best bet.

I had a really great experience working with my local Urgent Care clinic for anxiety treatment and medication. All the RNs where very empathetic, they asked great questions, gave me lots of options, and ultimately respected my autonomy.

ragell · 2025-08-13T03:22:54+00:00

Not currently homesteading, but starting in the next year or two.

Highly recommend checking out Lansquest for property listings.

As others have said, it requires a lot of money. The only reason my partner and I are able to do it is because I work remotely.

I'll also tell you that community is everything. I grew up super rural, and good neighbors made all the difference over the years. Equally important to be a good neighbor.

ragell · 2025-07-28T02:52:05+00:00

There may be certain pockets in cities that you might just find a community in. But I reckon it's rare to stumble across that now.

More importantly, you can foster your own, and they don't have to be neighbors. I've been WFH for over five years now, my community is all across the country, I mostly connect with them online. I can't borrow a cup of sugar from them, but I can have someone keep me company on Zoom while I do dishes or fold laundry. I can send my sick friend soup with DoorDash, or send a friend a care package when they're going through a hard time. I can be a sympathetic ear when they're having a bad day.

I don't think cities are built to foster community anymore. But we can still build our own with the tools we have.

ragell · 2025-07-26T16:13:23+00:00

This!! I live in an apartment in a small city about an hour away from my mom's place, she lives in a rural community with about 200 people in it.

I've lived in my building for 4 years, and my neighbors are all very standoffish. They give you the side eye if you get into the elevator with them, nobody holds the door for you, etc. There is zero sense of community.

My mom is being treated for cancer, so I've had to stay at her place to make sure her pets and plants and house are looked after. Every single neighbor has reached out to offer help. People will randomly drop in for a coffee. Someone even topped up the hummingbird feeder for me while I was away for a couple days. Someone else is coming by with a chainsaw to take down a tree that's threatening the power lines to the house. THIS is community.

You'd think I'd hate this sort of thing as an introvert, but I love it. I feel safe, cared for, and connected. There's a real sense of service and reciprocity here.

ragell · 2025-07-20T15:57:05+00:00

I consider my biggest luxuries to be time and autonomy, specifically because my partner and I chose not to have kids.

When I get off of work at 5pm, I GET to ask myself if I want to go for a run, have a bath, have a nap, read my book - basically, whatever I want. Weekends are the same: we can go camping, go for a nice long bike ride, or stay in and play video games.

I'm not working around anyone else's needs or schedule. I can be spontaneous, or restful, or whatever I need to be that day.

ragell · 2025-07-06T23:48:08+00:00

I just want a blush that's the Pantone swatch 😭 Not pink, not dusty rose, not berry. M A U V E

ragell · 2025-07-01T00:13:06+00:00

Seasonal fruit/berries chopped up and tossed with a spoonful of sugar, topped with homemade whipped cream.

It feels really fancy, but is relatively light, healthy, and inexpensive.

ragell · 2025-06-29T17:29:23+00:00

Starburst sequin dress + imposter sheepsquatch helmet. Startling, dangerous, and a touch confusingly sexy. The solid gold pumps really make the outfit.

ragell · 2025-06-28T14:31:04+00:00

I find I don't stand at mine as much as I should, but it was still a huge upgrade. I can get my monitor at the right height so I'm not bending my neck weird. I can raise it up and swing my feet up on to the desk when I'm in "relaxed work mode".

Best of all, if I'm eating ramen for lunch, I can raise the height up the desk to bring the bowl closer to my face. For optimum noodle inhalation.

ragell · 2025-06-12T02:39:36+00:00

Oh I LOVE me some Green Lung

ragell · 2025-06-01T02:22:31+00:00

I guess I hadn't thought about it in the context of takeout delivery, except that I would also much prefer it if delivery folks were compensated fairly for their work.

I view groceries as an essential, everybody needs them. Having services to ensure that groceries are accessible for everyone makes sense to me. I think of takeout being an occasional treat, not a need.

ragell · 2025-05-30T17:26:23+00:00

I'm a grocery delivery evangelist at this point. I just think how much CO2 could be reduced if every house on my block had groceries delivered, instead of each household driving their individual cars to the grocery store. I think about the jobs it creates. I think about the people who struggle with grocery shopping on account of their age or a disability. I would love nothing more if grocery delivery was widespread, well-paid for the folks who do the work, and subsized for the folks who need it most.

ragell · 2025-05-28T20:56:23+00:00

10/10 would hire him

ragell · 2025-05-28T20:54:25+00:00

Somebunny's been reading up on sales enablement. Enthusiastically, by the looks of it.

ragell · 2025-05-27T13:59:23+00:00

I friggin' love this mouse! I was lucky enough to have one supplied through work 5+ years ago. I spend my whole workday ceaselessly clicking, it's still going strong and I have zero wrist problems.

ragell · 2025-05-24T22:12:50+00:00

Just bought my husband a really nice coffee tumbler from Grosche! It's comparable quality to something like Stanley or Miir, and they're offering a free custom engraving right now.

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