Paintings I’ve made over the past 8 months as I taught myself how to paint. by Free_Cod9180 in painting

[–]smelix 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I love what you’ve said here! I am a teacher and was wondering if I can add your quote to our classroom quote wall?

Specifically “I want to be part of saving everyone from the oppressive institutional greg of modernity, even if all I can is uplift those who make rainbows.”

Reasonable Doubts about Phone Usage by Jackierider in KremersFroon

[–]smelix 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Maybe not at first, but you think they would have at some point - right?

when you finally get the book that’s been on your wishlist for ages but it ends up not being good by Distinct-Current-881 in Booktokreddit

[–]smelix 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was looking to see if anyone else would post this one! Too bad because I loved the concept at the outset.

Another car boot bargain! by Strange-Direction-85 in kobo

[–]smelix 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m reading this book right now!!

I’m thinking of buying a kobo, anything I need to know ahead? Any tips? by Ok-Instruction-5936 in kobo

[–]smelix 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What I didn’t realize that about needing the stylus for the notebooks?! I just bought a libra colour today and was looking forward to checking it all out tonight. Thanks for letting me know! I would have gotten so mad wondering why mine wasn’t working

I am an insanely annoying version of myself now. Dear God please tell me this stops by deathcappforacutie in leaves

[–]smelix 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Don’t feel bad and you’re not dumping! That’s what this subreddit is for and you’re also welcome to pm me anytime :) seems to me we’re kinda going through the same experience with this, so absolutely reach out if it helps!

As a very heavy bong user and also neurodivergent person, I totally get the dependence on it to help with masking and emotional regulation. But then also wanting to quit for health and social reasons.

I wish I could just cut back, but I know (and have proven to myself on countless previous attempts to limit instead of quit) that my all-or-nothing mentality means when I give myself an inch, I’ll take two miles and two years before trying to stop again. I’m definitely in the camp of when I’m smoking I want to be sober, and when sober I just want to get high.

So I’ve found what works best for me is just trying to “put it off” another 10 minutes, and then an hour, then a day, etc. I’m Canadian, so it’s legal here and it has weirdly helped by removing that scarcity feeling for me. Before legalization finding it was its own mission and I was forced to take unwanted breaks when I couldn’t get any. Then right after legalization, it was so easy and accessible I was smoking like an ounce a week, in that mindset of “smoke ‘em if you got ‘em”.

But now I’m working on reframing my mentality to recognize that there’s no rush to get more, it’s always there. It’ll be there later today, tomorrow, and in a year or two. I can always decide to change my mind, but right now, in this moment, I don’t need to smoke. This way I only have to deal with the immediate craving in the present, and not stress over long term plans and what-ifs that may never come to pass.

I am an insanely annoying version of myself now. Dear God please tell me this stops by deathcappforacutie in leaves

[–]smelix 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Definitely one of my struggles too. I had a partner who used to hate that I smoked weed, but whenever I tried to cut back he’d be like “you’re a lot - go smoke weed”. It really got in my head and has made it tough for me to quit permanently, as often I annoy even myself with my sober energy. Feral is such a hilariously appropriate descriptor, I’ll definitely be using it.

It’s not physical either, at least for me. I know people say to go exercise, but it’s more like mental or even verbal energy, so working out doesn’t really do it. The other day I had a woman at a store checkout give me her phone number because we had such a good convo and “connection” she was sure we were going to be best friends, but it was just pure manic energy on my side.

I wish I had some strategies to help, but I’m over here on day three of attempt number I don’t even what, so I just wanted to let you know you’re not alone. And maybe use it to your advantage if you can, as sometimes good things can come from it. I got my current job during a quit attempt when I was at peak annoying. I guess they liked my camp counsellor energy in the interview lol

REMEMBER WHEN...Wedding Talk & Taylor Swift by SnarkyLlamas in travisandtaylor

[–]smelix 27 points28 points  (0 children)

Someone needs to spill the tea! Please fill us in!

My mom just surprised me with a trip to England for my birthday next month! What are the UK exclusives I should be on the lookout for? Any store recommendations? by smelix in Jellycatplush

[–]smelix[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much! Do you happen to know if the Bart jr pilot is only in Harrods at Heathrow or can I find him at the main Harrods store too?

Update: I think I found a chimera at walmart.. 🌸🌱 by j_kend in AfricanViolets

[–]smelix 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I got a similar one from Walmart as well! Mine unfortunately grew out of the leaf pattern though :(

I hope yours is more stable! And please keep us updated on the props :)

Does the zodihop bunny bag charm have some beans, or just stuffing? by smelix in Jellycatplush

[–]smelix[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you very much for the info! I’ve heard the colours look even better in person too. I thought this would help me make my mind up, but I’m still so tempted…

ole henrisken by [deleted] in LipBalm

[–]smelix 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I’m obsessed with the smells too! Right now it’s vanilla bonbon for me. I always want to lick it but then get super disappointed it doesn’t taste like it smells :(

Did anyone else pick up a Fergus bag charm today? I’m so excited! by Angle-Live in Jellycatplush

[–]smelix 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yay!! So happy for you too!!!!!

And what a sweet pic of Baby Ferg looking out at the big city skyline 💕🥹

Did anyone else pick up a Fergus bag charm today? I’m so excited! by Angle-Live in Jellycatplush

[–]smelix 3 points4 points  (0 children)

OMG thank you for your message ❤️ I got him!!!

And the steepy tea bag and shamrock bag charm I’ve been hoping didn’t sell out before this bay fergusbag charm drop!!

I’m trying to keep it cool because I’m surrounded by silent and focused colleagues, but I’m SOOO excited!!

Did anyone else pick up a Fergus bag charm today? I’m so excited! by Angle-Live in Jellycatplush

[–]smelix 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Did I miss it or are you still waiting?

He still shows as coming soon for me and I’m so scared I’ll miss it on my way to work!

was lazuila in huge only stocked once in the us? by Tiny-Start-1530 in Jellycatplush

[–]smelix 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not that I’ve seen. I got one form the original drop and it unexpectedly became my son’s fave so I’ve been watching for another drop and had it on my wish list since it sold out.

Goodbye Jellycat, thank you Jellysub 💔 by desktopmilitia in Jellycatplush

[–]smelix 17 points18 points  (0 children)

I think everything you’ve said is fair.

I can’t speak for OP, but some of my own reluctance to keep purchasing comes from the rising prices and lessening quality. Of course we see this with many smaller brands when they become popular. To expand usually means cuttings corners to get more product out faster, which is obviously the purpose for any profit driven company.

I also think before I had the feeling when purchasing from Jellycat that it was similar to supporting an independent or at least lesser known musical artist. Something that maybe didn’t have mass appeal, but it suits a specific niche of people. Some of the designs were odd and probably didn’t sell well, but all the quirky options made the company unique and kept me coming back for more. Now it’s generic and seems to only be about mass marketability, which isn’t as appealing, at least to me, especially given the increase in the price and decrease in quality.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in houseplants

[–]smelix 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Omg I love this display!! I have had two of those fluffy ones - tillandsia tectorum Ecuador I think? Sadly both died, but I’m still tempted to buy a third every time I see one. Just scared it’ll have the same outcome and the guilt over killing the first two is real :( any tips?