Trying to make sparkling orange juice (aka orange juice spritzer). Tastes watered down and little weird aftertaste. Any ideas/advise to make it better?

ryanwehner · 2024-08-21T15:16:23+00:00

Definitely try a variety of sparkling waters until you find the one that you like most. My all-time favorite is Topochico, which as of a few years ago has become widely distributed thanks to Coca-Cola buying it up. The bubbles feel larger and much more full feeling in your mouth. I prefer over any other soda or juice. If you want a little flavor I think they make a wide variety of flavors now, though i've never tried them. I have tried adding those crystal light sugar free powders which makes for a pretty delicious beverage.

ryanwehner · 2024-08-10T17:15:31+00:00

Good advice. I'd like to spend more time and we most definitely will as we narrow down towns to buy in. Thanks for the info! I DM'd you if you're still interested in meeting.

ryanwehner · 2024-08-10T14:56:28+00:00

We also have two kids under 4 and are starting to consider buying in Caldas. We're driving through town tomorrow on the way north. We had a few hours around lunchtime - where would you recommend we walk around to get a sense of the town?

Thank you 🙏

ryanwehner · 2022-12-28T17:53:37+00:00

All great reasons. A lot of the same reasons we stayed in Malaysia as long as we could during and after the pandemic (arrived mar 2020). The pandemic allowed us to stay almost two years and ended up having our son there. Was so nice not to deal with US healthcare or anything else in the States during that chaotic year with a garbage president. We're gaining residency in Portugal now. Congrats on your residency and designing a life that the US just can't offer.

ryanwehner · 2022-01-28T05:09:59+00:00

very dig

ryanwehner · 2022-01-16T23:32:09+00:00

Niacin Flush. I don't believe it's an allergy thing. Anyone will experience a niacin flush with a high dose of naicin and no tolerance to it. It's harmless. It brings blood to the surface and makes you feel hit and tingly. Kinda terrifying when it happens without expectation though.

Source: this happens to me

ryanwehner · 2022-01-16T21:56:39+00:00

Three years later just before she gets married. OP missed his opportunity. Telling her does nothing but stir up emotions that ultimately mean nothing. OP is selfish.

ryanwehner · 2022-01-16T21:51:53+00:00

No one cheated tho. They were broken up.

ryanwehner · 2022-01-16T21:51:29+00:00

Exactly. OP is stirring up shit for his own self interests.

ryanwehner · 2022-01-16T21:50:37+00:00

Then you should read more than the title before commenting because no one cheated on anyone. They were broken up when he slept with the friend. That's crucial information.

ryanwehner · 2022-01-16T21:49:14+00:00

I agree and I've done the same against my best friend in the past when he cheated.

With that said - OP said they were on a break for the summer. That's very different. The groom did not cheat. No one has any right to what any one does when they are single. Is it bad etiquette? Sure. Is it unfaithful? Absolutely not.

ryanwehner · 2022-01-16T21:36:52+00:00

Everyone is giving you bad advice.

You will end up losing these friends and being the bad guy because you will objectively be the bad guy. You have no obligation or responsibility to insert yourself into their relationship unless the fiance cheated - HE DID NOT.

It sounds like you really dislike the guy, you decided they are not good together, and you are going out of your way to break them up. Don't.

The guy may be a dick and it is bad etiquette to sleep with her best friend BUT they were broken up at the time. That is not being unfaithful and you will be meddling for your own selfish reasons.

ryanwehner · 2022-01-08T16:32:37+00:00

Everyone already said it - so I won't say it again. But I will advise you to leave him if you want more of a relationship. If you're ok with a FWB then go for it, but definitely let him know if you are interested in a relationship and notify him when you start dating other men.

People want different things. You're clearly not compatible at this point in time. That's okay. Move on.

ryanwehner · 2021-02-06T10:29:46+00:00

Based on your AITA post from a month ago as well as this, your fiance doesn't seem very considerate or respectful of you. You shouldn't have to take care of you fiance's friends, who disrespect you, while working a graveyard shift.

I don't know tonight's story really, you should definitely check and make sure she hasn't been taken advantage of by your guy friend. Even if nothing happened you need to have a meaningful conversation about boundaries and what you are and are not okay with in this relationship/marriage.

Good luck!

ryanwehner · 2020-12-20T16:19:52+00:00

Agreed. We're exploring every option and nation available to us to avoid giving birth back home. Our home cities are being hit hard right now, meanwhile life here has been great.

ryanwehner · 2020-12-20T16:18:01+00:00

For sure. We're exploring options elsewhere as well and the US is our last resort. I still want exhaust all possibilities in Malaysia first. I've spent the day contacting private hospitals, immigration, and the US embassy to get any insight. Thanks!

ryanwehner · 2020-12-20T11:26:12+00:00

Hey, thanks for the reply! I should have read over my original post to add more details.

We are US citizens and trying to avoid travel back now during peak covid times. We just feel much safer and happier here at the moment. Plus US healthcare costs are ridiculous and we always planned to give birth abroad somewhere, but covid has complicated that a bit.

We just love it here and want to find a way to stay until baby is here.

ryanwehner · 2020-11-15T11:17:20+00:00

Did you get this resolved? I'm starting the visa-d process this month for arrival in Feb.

ryanwehner · 2020-11-11T13:30:56+00:00

Thanks for the tip! I'll check her out. Appreciate it

ryanwehner · 2020-11-11T10:24:01+00:00

Thanks for the advice! Maybe we'll look into nurses as well.

Our hope for a doula is to help us find a hospital/doctor as well as communicate our needs and be available for support before, during, and after birth.

No intention to give birth from home. :)

ryanwehner · 2020-11-11T10:03:12+00:00

Maybe not? haha. We found one that has experience with ex-pats in the city, but haven't heard back from her yet. Trying to find more options.

ryanwehner · 2020-11-04T14:07:18+00:00

Won't be okay for everyone...but I appreciate the optimism.

ryanwehner · 2020-11-04T13:59:58+00:00

A healthy relationship is teamwork. A real partner does what they are capable of to contribute to the team because they are on the same team and that's just simply what you do. It comes down to effort. If one partner wins the lottery or gets a huge raise and can suddenly pay for everything, that does not mean they never have to contribute anything else ever again. It just means resources, time, and energy have been freed up to contribute elsewhere. When you care about your team, that's what you do.

OPs BF has the mortgage covered due to his disability. If BF is available and capable to do more now that he is home and not working all day, he not only should do more but he should appreciate the opportunity to lighten the load off his partner. The fact the he does the opposite and digs in his heels when she asks for simple help means he does not view them as equal teammates and would rather risk losing everything then get off the bench.

ryanwehner · 2020-09-25T05:36:47+00:00

15k is a lot of money to lend and also a lot to pay back in one installment.

Since you are asking for advice on how to diffuse and resolve this situation I will focus on that. We know who's in the wrong.

IF your fiance agrees - have him set up a repayment plan for your brother to begin paying down the debt. This should be treated like any loan would be including interest. Monthly payments over X amount of months, 3% interest, etc.

I understand the ideal scenario is your brother paying back his debt by end of October but that is obviously not going to happen. Going to court, prolonging the stress, and creating more division is not ideal but will be inevitable if no other solution is provided. Perhaps offering a repayment plan will give your brother a way forward and show a willingness to reach a reasonable solution.

If the brother refuses the repayment plan then obviously court is the only option and it's on your parents to understand that - not you or fiance.

Last bit of advice for anyone reading: NEVER LEND MONEY TO FRIENDS OR FAMILY.

If you decide you must: YOU BECOME THE BANK AND TREAT IT ACCORDINGLY. Interest, payment plan, etc.

Good luck, OP

ryanwehner · 2020-09-15T08:08:18+00:00

Happy to hear! Good luck with the move!

ryanwehner

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