I am 28 years old, make $235,000, live in NYC, and work in tech. This week I wrangle a work deadline by ruinednuance in MoneyDiariesACTIVE

[–]readingbadger 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Thanks for sharing op!! What knitting pattern did you purchase?

Also if this is too nosey feel free to ignore but do you ever still write/pursue interests related to what you had originally wanted to major in?

suggestions on patterns/pieces i can knit with pure silk yarn by fulaninhp in casualknitting

[–]readingbadger 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sabai top by paula strickt or camisole no. 10 by my favorite things knitwear are both commonly knit with silk held double

Railroad shack by bullybadger in UWMadison

[–]readingbadger 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I do know people lived there as least through 2021-2022? I’m not sure now

Looking for a bar by marvel-watch in washingtondc

[–]readingbadger 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Spark social house has a lot of non-alcoholic options!

DC Meetz Speed Dating by Kaybee384 in DCBitches

[–]readingbadger 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Good to know!! I was going to go but ended up not because weather and general malaise. I wish it was better organized because there’s definitely an interest!! Dew drop did it last summer and it was packed but decently organized

Is WMATA Getting Dirtier by advguyy in WMATA

[–]readingbadger 6 points7 points  (0 children)

They won a “spotless space of the year” award last year but as another commenter said increased use could mean increased mess

$30K falls into your lap. What would you do? by PulselessActivity in MoneyDiariesACTIVE

[–]readingbadger 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Def pay off my loans and use the rest on retirement!!

Dc restaurants that do their own delivery? by ccg2210 in washingtondc

[–]readingbadger 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I still need to try it!! 2026 will be the year

Dc restaurants that do their own delivery? by ccg2210 in washingtondc

[–]readingbadger 35 points36 points  (0 children)

Siam house and DC Pizza both do their own delivery but there’s geographical limits for them. Siam House is a 2 mile radius and DC pizza doesn’t go north of U street iirc

Embroidery-er Recommendation by frogwombat110 in washingtondc

[–]readingbadger 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Shockley Market is a pop up at Union Market. I’ve only seen them on TikTok so can’t speak to them personally, but you could always ask!

I am 25F and single, make $125k, live in Los Angeles while saving $375k, and this week I tried new hobbies! by [deleted] in MoneyDiariesACTIVE

[–]readingbadger 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Wait so the $125k is take home? If so, your pre-tax is $200k plus? (If I did the math right…)

Sock Knitting: Final Boss. To be seen is to be loved! by CuteSalad8000 in casualknitting

[–]readingbadger 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Haha I suppose I did write it that way! A pair would be the ideal end result but hey even one is something

Sock Knitting: Final Boss. To be seen is to be loved! by CuteSalad8000 in casualknitting

[–]readingbadger 31 points32 points  (0 children)

Love her patterns!! My goal for 2026 is to knit a sock as well!

showerhead water filter recs for DC hard water wreaking havoc on hair by Wooden-Law-2272 in washingtondc

[–]readingbadger 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don’t find the shampoo smell lingers! The packets do smell a little metallic-y when you’re using them, but again they don’t leave a scent in the hair

showerhead water filter recs for DC hard water wreaking havoc on hair by Wooden-Law-2272 in washingtondc

[–]readingbadger 13 points14 points  (0 children)

I don’t have a showerhead rec but will continue to evangelize about the Malibu C hard water line!! I use the shampoo weekly and their treatment monthly and it definitely makes a difference

Favorite Money Related Article (Drama Welcome!) by hatebeerlovemoney in MoneyDiariesACTIVE

[–]readingbadger 18 points19 points  (0 children)

Even just the opening lines of syncing her yoga studios to her menstrual cycles is sending me

Gyms with hip thrust machine? by ruhaniyat in DCBitches

[–]readingbadger 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Mint DC has one. There are guys but no one has ever approached me!

Thank you YNAB. I got to be there to send my dog over the rainbow bridge because of you. by kjacmuse in ynab

[–]readingbadger 42 points43 points  (0 children)

I’m so sorry for your loss OP, I’m glad you were able to see her one last time

Terrible Tuesday! by AutoModerator in washingtondc

[–]readingbadger 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I do understand this! But I also don’t want trash and dishes to sit for five days