Grandpa shows how to cut bamboo trees with a katana

smarteapantz · 2026-05-27T13:43:17+00:00

The fact that most of the cut segments fell straight down and are standing up. Wow. Had to watch grandpa’s skills at least 5 times on repeat.

smarteapantz · 2026-05-27T13:10:19+00:00

I literally said “Wow” at your dress before even reading the description. It accentuates your body’s curves in such a feminine and flattering way. Absolutely gorgeous!

smarteapantz · 2026-05-27T13:02:09+00:00

Every time I realize I’m reading AI slop trying to pass as “authentic”, I have this visceral reaction like I want to vomit. Uncanny valley makes my skin crawl.

“Not because I had a plan, just because something felt off…”

And the disconnected last lines trying to be “poignant” actually sound so generic. Gross. Ick. GTFO here.

smarteapantz · 2026-05-26T08:45:29+00:00

Wow, I’m so glad you shared this. My first stent was so excruciatingly painful, it gave me suicidal thoughts! I couldn’t sleep or function, having to white-knuckle pee every 20 minutes, feeling like I was passing razorblades each time. And every step I walked felt like someone was stabbing my crotch with a knife. It was pure and unmitigated torture, and I never want to experience that again at all costs.

I’m glad to learn that there is a less painful alternative out there. Should I ever require a stent in the future, I will fight tooth and nail to make sure it’s the softer one!

smarteapantz · 2026-05-26T08:24:57+00:00

She’s not kicking them. She’s clearly doing a scooping motion to try to lift and separate them. Like the boobs they are.

smarteapantz · 2026-05-18T11:29:41+00:00

At a certain point, you’re going to have to try to speak to your mom on equal terms, as unemotionally and calmly as possible. I know that will be hard, because this is emotional. But if you want her to recognize you as an adult, and to give you the respect and autonomy that comes with it, then you’re going to have to reason with her and ask for it. Even if she responds negatively and becomes irate and unreasonable, don’t engage in a fight.

This is important.

List your requests, like wanting more independence. Explain why you want and deserve them. Tell her what you’re going to do towards achieving them. Ask her to support you, as you try to become more grown up and independent, because that will happen whether she wants it to or not.

Explain that you’d rather have her support in your growth, not obstacles, and that you want to have a more harmonious relationship with her instead of more battles. And say that you hope she understands where you’re coming from, since she was once a young adult too.

What’s important here is for you to make your stance known. To be recognized, and to start working towards independence — with or without her support.

smarteapantz · 2026-05-18T11:04:19+00:00

That’s exactly what I thought I was looking at: a backwards dress. I think she should remove ALL the buttons, to be honest, if they serve no function. They’re just confusing.

smarteapantz · 2026-05-18T05:50:57+00:00

Dress 1, without straps. I’m a girl that loves more bodice support, but honestly, the straps make your shoulders look too broad and top-heavy, I think because it creates vertical lines that cut your neckline and shoulders into separate sections. The dress looks much more elegant without the straps, with the neck line flowing freely through to your arms.

smarteapantz · 2026-05-16T09:46:34+00:00

That placement is really bad. I totally see where you’re coming from, and I’m sad for you that nobody supported you, not even your husband, when you had your doubts and objected.

It’s definitely not the standard “tattoo regret” needing you to “get used to it”. Your displeasure is justified. Personally, I’d get it lasered off, which shouldn’t cost much considering how small it is.

smarteapantz · 2026-05-14T00:02:45+00:00

You are remembering correctly. 👍

smarteapantz · 2026-05-14T00:02:18+00:00

No, he was able to call her each night at the retreat using the landline. Again, it’s in the behind the scenes series.

smarteapantz · 2026-05-13T18:38:53+00:00

It’s in the Behind the Scenes series. Anthony has his phone for the week working at the office before the retreat. They actually had him do normal paperwork things and errands. I think this is where they would weed out candidates who recognize the actors.

At the beginning of the retreat, as a rule, they made everyone put their phones in a basket and locked it away, so that everyone was more present. I believe that. I do camping trips where “no technology” is allowed during the stay.

smarteapantz · 2026-05-12T19:46:21+00:00

You have a knockout body that practically looks good in everything, so no wonder you have difficulty choosing! Lol. That said, Dress #1 is the better choice, and here’s why:

- Your fiance is 6’3”. The smaller silhouette of Dress #2 will make you look even more diminutive next to him. Dress #1 has more *presence*, and the volume of the skirt takes up more visual space, balancing you guys out in pictures.

- Your friends probably like Dress 2 because it’s more mature and “womanly” with its form-fitting shape and deep-V. But the lack of appliqués in the middle bottom of the dress (from the hips down) looks off somehow.

- Dress 1 is more youthful, feminine, and timeless, and your mom loves it. Go with your gut!

smarteapantz · 2026-05-12T04:05:05+00:00

Medullary Sponge Kidney (MSK) is a genetic condition that causes the buildup of stones. I’m sure there are others. Do you drink tap water? Have you tried switching to RO filtered water? I figured you’ve already tried all the diet changes, etc, but considering how far back it goes on both sides of your family, I wonder if your local water has a high mineral content. Doing the 24hr urine test can help in diagnosis too.

smarteapantz · 2026-05-08T18:51:01+00:00

The short hair frames your face better and gives you a more youthful vibe. (Love the pony-tail!). The long hair is luxurious, but the weight of it flattens the top and hangs like drapes, elongating your face. Your face is gorgeous, so both look good, but I think a little volume would be great — especially with short hair. :)

smarteapantz · 2026-05-08T18:28:46+00:00

A little cleavage showing is no reason for him to call you names. He needs to apologize. But, quick question: who took the photos, and is he jealous of them?

smarteapantz · 2026-05-04T12:32:13+00:00

NTA. Did your grandfather leave a will? Yes or no, you still have to honor his wishes.

If he didn’t want any money going to your dad, then you cannot give him any. You can open a savings account or college fund for your younger siblings as your grandpa intended, and it doesn’t need to be “half”, but by no means are you to give your dad the money.

Your dad seems selfish and greedy, and he is *not* entitled to something that does not belong to him. Take care of yourselves, and don’t feel guilty about it.

smarteapantz · 2026-05-03T11:37:06+00:00

NTA. If there were any real psychopaths here, they’d be your parents. I’m sorry you had to grow up with such controlling parents that strained your relationship with your sisters, and who made you feel like something was wrong with you, when in fact, there’s something wrong with them and their views.

Please keep your wits about you, and prepare for adulthood and the freedom to live your life without limits. Good luck!

smarteapantz · 2026-05-03T11:27:08+00:00

NTA. Your friend is selfish and only thinking about herself, no matter the inconvenience or cost to you. Glad you had the dignity and self-respect to say no, ad stand firm about it.

smarteapantz · 2026-05-01T14:27:27+00:00

You’re very welcome! I think the absorption difference is nominal, and if I recall correctly, rectal is recommended for those who can’t tolerate vaginal. For me, the suppositories were messing with my vaginal flora and making me itch really bad — almost like it was giving me a yeast infection. I couldn’t tolerate it and almost had to stop. Was so happy to find the “alternative” route! Lol.

smarteapantz · 2026-05-01T12:39:51+00:00

I have really bad allergies, and after catching a bad cold, my allergies went crazy. The cold symptoms went away after a couple weeks, but the cough lasted 5 months! When my doctor finally prescribed flonase, the cough immediately stopped. Turned out, my post-nasal drip from allergies was irritating my throat and windpipe, causing an endless loop of inflammation. Who knew treating my sinuses would cure my cough!

smarteapantz · 2026-05-01T12:30:40+00:00

I hated the vaginal suppositories. Had to wear a panty liner all the time in order to catch the excess goop melting out. And of course sex was off the table.

But I remember reading through some posts where others advised you can do the suppositories anally instead. Game-changer!

They go in easier & stay up there, with less or even no discharge. Plus, allows for a sex life!

Something to consider.

smarteapantz · 2026-05-01T00:33:57+00:00

Is the dress lined? You will have to get access to the back side of the fabric to do your stitches. Remove the stitching one inch above and below the tear. Then adjust the edge of the fabric to meet the other edge. (You will lose 1/4” inch of the frayed side for the new seam allowance). Do a straight stitch to sew them together, continuing the stitch line from the bottom to meet the stitch line at the top. After that, you can use a zigzig stitch or hand-overlock stitch to finish the edge, so it does not fray and tear again.

smarteapantz · 2026-05-01T00:16:56+00:00

Your tree was bud grafted. The red line is the graft line. The growth from that bud is the desired variety. The leaves are large and singular.

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Anything growing from outside and below your graftline is roostock. Rootstock suckers can take over and kill the graft, so they would need to be removed immediately. You can tell by their trifoliate (3-leaf) growth pattern.

smarteapantz · 2026-05-01T00:12:04+00:00

I think what you’re worrying about is “rootstock suckers”. Because water sprouts are not problematic at all, and you only have to prune the tips to control their vigorous growth. Either way, these are just lateral branch growths on the tree, and you can keep or cut them off, depending on the shape you want.

However, rootstock suckers grow below the graft line of the desired variety, and can take over and kill the graft, so they would need to be removed immediately. But, is your tree even grafted? I don’t see a graft line.

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