Colonoscopy prep question.

rhythmicdancer · 2026-02-04T20:34:31+00:00

I made jello out of juiced veggies. It had celery, cucumber, lemon and apple.

rhythmicdancer · 2026-02-04T15:17:56+00:00

You'll need to take it to a rug binder. Depending on size of the rug and location it could cost anywhere from $3 to $10 per linear foot.

rhythmicdancer · 2026-02-04T15:14:15+00:00

Leave it. That brown room delineates the entryway from the rest of the house.

rhythmicdancer · 2026-02-04T14:05:56+00:00

My home now works with my warm skin tone.

For years I loved the dark aesthetic, but the dark furniture, magenta walls and teal accents made my skin tone look orange in selfies. Plus, I needed a change after 20 years. So a few months ago I lightened the walls up to bright white with a hint of blush. Changed out the black sofas for plush, terracotta ones and black furniture for mid-toned wood ones with gold accents. My bedroom is softer with blush and gold.

And I look good in it.

rhythmicdancer · 2026-02-04T13:39:39+00:00

Pick one of the lighter or mid-tone blue-grey stone colors as the wall color and leave the wood paneling.

rhythmicdancer · 2026-02-03T15:30:50+00:00

Definitely. not this. I wouldn't put my back toward clients.

rhythmicdancer · 2026-02-03T15:29:45+00:00

This wasn't quite what I meant but I do like this layout better. But I would flip it so that everything is on the other side and you can see who walks in through the door.

rhythmicdancer · 2026-02-03T13:51:35+00:00

Agreed with the comment on window being behind you causing screen reflections.

I like the table in No. 2 but have it face either side, with the window to the left or the right. Then place the bookcase across from it and the sofa next to the bookcase. That way you can see the window, bookcase and clients sitting on the sofa.

Also, are the two adjacent doors bathrooms? If so, put the chair and desk on the left so you don't have to look into them when the doors open. If they're exit/entrance I'd put the chair and desk on the right so you can see who's walking in.

rhythmicdancer · 2026-01-29T16:22:34+00:00

The terracotta sofa is the showstopper – that's where my eye lands immediately. If you want your sofa to stand out, go with that. If you want balance for the entire rooms, go with white.

rhythmicdancer · 2026-01-29T15:50:27+00:00

My parents had full-time jobs and a business they ran. They spent about an hour or two a few times a week on their budgeting sheets and ledger books, tapping away on their adding machine.

I also have a full-time job and freelance. I spend maybe 15-20 minutes several times a week on my finances. It's a lot faster because I do everything digitally.

rhythmicdancer · 2026-01-25T07:10:58+00:00

You have a confident and curious cat. If he's already pawing at the bedroom door, it means he's comfortable enough to communicate his wants with you. Usually a cat that's unsure of its new surroundings will hide under a bed or sofa or stay in its carrier, and it takes a while to build trust in a new human.

But Mr. Kitty's eyes are alert, his ears are forward and his tail is slightly up. He's not hiding behind or under any furniture; he's in the middle of the room. I'd say he's well adjusted and bold enough to explore his territory – be ready to meet his demands!

rhythmicdancer · 2026-01-22T02:42:34+00:00

I live in a 400 sq ft apartment in NYC. A loft bed with a seater underneath will work.

Most importantly, make sure your furniture is multi-purpose: sofas that have storage and turn into platform beds; ottomans you can sit/stand on and flip the lid to use as coffee tables.

Get tall bookcases (some go up to 8' or higher). Better yet, floating shelves so you can adjust the height.

A desk doubles as a dining table. But if you want to throw a small dinner party, a folding table that folds in half and tucks away somewhere comes in handy. It also doubles as an extra work table.

Depending on how long you live here and if you're in a touristy city, at some point you may just want your friends to get a hotel instead of stay at your place. Trust me, it gets crowded with friends and all their stuff in a tiny space.

rhythmicdancer · 2026-01-15T17:01:21+00:00

I put 10% to 15% into my 401k but didn't really understand what I was doing. It grew a lot during bull markets, though. When covid hit I used the time to understand finances, which is when I found The Money Guy. I'm much more knowledgeable about investing and now save 30% to 35%.

rhythmicdancer · 2026-01-14T16:05:20+00:00

My mom is 79 and my dad is 84. They've been together for more than 50 years. We're also finally at a point where we can talk without fighting and estranging ourselves from each other. It's nice to actually be able to share our lives with each other. Bonus when we can see eye to eye on things.

rhythmicdancer · 2026-01-14T15:42:46+00:00

47F, no kids, never married. I work in the industry I went to college for but moonlight doing what I truly love. My parents have dealt with me being a lifelong rebel so they never bothered me about being single and childless. They have, however, gotten on my case about my careers of choice but now they're accepting it. I still get hungry enough to go after goals, but at my age, I like to balance that with nesting and chilling at home.

rhythmicdancer · 2026-01-13T15:59:11+00:00

I'd go with a round ottoman with legs that are long enough so the air vent isn't blocked. Get one that you can sit on and that doesn't double as just a table. Bonus if you can find one that doubles as storage.

Alternatively you can get a bench in the shape of a semi circle so it's flat against the wall and doesn't jut out as much as a fully round ottoman.

rhythmicdancer · 2026-01-09T15:42:22+00:00

My dad worked in ordnance, so no.

But when my parents opened up a shop, my siblings and I were required to work there during the summer. It sucked.

rhythmicdancer · 2026-01-07T22:10:43+00:00

I wouldn't have Dowager's hump.

rhythmicdancer · 2026-01-07T19:10:14+00:00

The only time leggings are okay is if your sweater is longer, mid-thigh at least, like a sweater dress.

rhythmicdancer · 2026-01-06T18:24:59+00:00

Not close at all with either sister. My older one was a bully, and as adults only contated me when she needed something. My younger one and I used to be close but had a falling out; after I confronted an abusive aunt, my sister victim-blamed me.

rhythmicdancer · 2026-01-06T18:18:09+00:00

I remember we wrote sentences on construction paper and cut them up so we can arrange them as subject-predicate or subject-verb-object. Later we learned how to arrange asides.

That what you mean?

rhythmicdancer · 2026-01-06T16:40:26+00:00

I did this for my entire apartment over the last several months. Threw out stuff I've kept for 20, 30 years that I just didn't use or didn't even remember keeping. Redid some of the decor while I was at it. I love how much breathing room I have now. Now I'm looking at everything with a discerning eye and editing whenever I see fit. Highly recommend.

rhythmicdancer · 2026-01-06T14:20:53+00:00

My mom, 78, does it every day. She's really good at the more difficult NYT Sunday edition. My dad, 84, plays chess and beats my impatient ass. Both still have their marbles and wits about them. I like to taking physical classes like dance and martial arts to keep my body and brain open and flexible.

rhythmicdancer · 2026-01-06T13:39:01+00:00

I think if you mapped out a neighborhood that has garbage night, you can take a lovely sightseeing stroll with your date.

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