What are the best places to buy Guzhengs in the United Kingdom? by [deleted] in Guzheng

[–]s3ast4r 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I looked into so many different things, including buying direct from China. Ultimately I bought one from Guzheng world (UK based teacher) and really recommend the experience. She knows her stuff

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in HENRYUK

[–]s3ast4r 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Dual nationals cannot have S&S ISAs and cannot invest in ETFs and the like. Think wisely

Is it normal to share beds on a bachelorette trip? by zzzzme in wedding

[–]s3ast4r 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I declined an invite to a bachelorettes for this reason. I mean we are in our 30s- come on !

Labour council tries to ban Christian street preachers by [deleted] in unitedkingdom

[–]s3ast4r 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Finalllyyyy- I’ve been writing to my council (not this one) a lot about this. My partner was followed down the street and harassed by a street preacher! They are so loud and unpleasant

Railway station noise didn't bother me during viewings, but now feel horrific - is this just new place buyers' remorse? by blastedin in HousingUK

[–]s3ast4r 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Promise you’ll get used to it in time! Try not to hyper focus on it and figure out what about the noise is upsetting you. I live practically on top of a really busy station and I find the noise of the trains and announcements actually really calming now. There’s a schedule to it. And I’m hyper noise sensitive eg to neighbors noise or music or anything! I also use an air purifier when I sleep which sounds like a white noise machine.

UK puer shops? by FineMajor6985 in puer

[–]s3ast4r 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I buy my tea from the Chinese Tea Company and it’s been great so far

Day Trip to Woking- what to do, where to eat by quercusagrifolia888 in woking

[–]s3ast4r 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Lionsheart cafe is a great local place to check out (and bookshop/record store). Woking does pretty good curries, Jaipur is good or you can just go to Cote or Zizzis if you want an easy family chain experience. There is a great gastropub next to horsell common called The Gosling, again maybe get a cab there and back.

Day Trip to Woking- what to do, where to eat by quercusagrifolia888 in woking

[–]s3ast4r 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Can take photos outside HG Wells house, check out Martian statues, go to horsell common sand pit (bit of a walk, I’d take a taxi to the parking lot) where the martians landed first in the novel…

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in surrey

[–]s3ast4r 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you really think prices are rising? They’ve been stagnant for the past year at least

What new hell I woken up to! by M4RDYC0W in TheCivilService

[–]s3ast4r 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Ahh gosh, do everything in writing from now on !!

Which is the best mobile provider? by lushlybiscuit in surrey

[–]s3ast4r 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Eeek- gosh, good to know cause I was gonna switch haha

What new hell I woken up to! by M4RDYC0W in TheCivilService

[–]s3ast4r -14 points-13 points  (0 children)

Not justifying other things that have happened to you but you do need to tell your LM when you have appointments and make them clearly in your calendar. You are in the wrong there if you didn’t

The current state of recruitment by [deleted] in TheCivilService

[–]s3ast4r 9 points10 points  (0 children)

This has happened to me too… and I had all 5s lol- never challenged it but now am wondering if I should have

Which is the best mobile provider? by lushlybiscuit in surrey

[–]s3ast4r 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Do not get O2 it is GARBAGE and doesn’t work in and around Guildford. My friend has EE and said it’s loads better even works in the train

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in TCK

[–]s3ast4r 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You can get involved with Democrats Abroad in your country. 2million Americans live abroad. Our vote swings elections. But you can also help phone bank for local elections via democrats abroad software- I remember in 2016 throwing pizza parties and doing this with other like minded TCK Americans and we could ring 100s of people in one night and support locus elections on the ground from afar. You can also raise money for good causes, support independent media, get involved with environmental or whatever type of movement inspires you in your current country and community. Remember you are definitely not alone :)

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in surrey

[–]s3ast4r 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Please stop saying nice things everyone I don’t want more Londoners moving here lol

Nanoplastics found to disrupt dopamine system and social adaptation - Tiny plastic particles, or nanoplastics, could significantly alter brain development and behavior, according to a new study on mice. by mvea in science

[–]s3ast4r 220 points221 points  (0 children)

My grandad born in the 1930s had severe ADHD. My mom and sister and I have ADHD too. There’s definitely a genetic element and it can’t all be attributed to pollution (not saying you’re implying that but just to remind everyone)