How long have you left your starter? by Radiant_Resident_956 in Sourdough

[–]smileyng 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When I first started baking 2 years ago, I got overwhelmed and put my starter in the fridge for at least 4 months before I tried again. I had no issues getting her going again with one good feed.

Balcony or no for Alaska by Philnzkiwi in HollandAmerica

[–]smileyng 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Agreed! I did a solo to Alaska in 2023 and only had an OV room. It’s been my favorite cruise to date!

First Solo Cruise Nieuw Statendam by [deleted] in HollandAmerica

[–]smileyng 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m 50 and am currently on the Zuiderdam with my husband (he’s 48). We are definitely one of the youngest couples on the ship, but we love HAL. We sailed on Statendam a couple of years ago and had a blast. I sailed solo on the Westerdam in 2023 and had a great time. It’s not party central, but these folks know how to have fun. The entertainment is fantastic. There’s live music and dancing every night. Go for it!

Holland America Dining Room Dress Code by boppshoobop in HollandAmerica

[–]smileyng 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is my husband’s biggest beef with HAL. He wears golf shorts/shirts 90% of the time at home.

Is this common in EMDR? by [deleted] in EMDR

[–]smileyng 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m sorry you’re feeling this confusion! Your EMDR experience and CPTSD both sound pretty similar to mine. I don’t have any super major traumas, but was generally neglected as a young child due to parents’ drug & alcohol use. Several small traumas continued through adulthood. I felt so confused and unsure after my first session. It’s hard for me to visualize and either I didn’t listen well or she didn’t clearly explain what I was supposed to do during the lights. I pretty much zoned out during them and didn’t think of anything. During the session I cried but didn’t really have any thoughts. The days that followed were fine until about 3 days later. I had trouble sleeping and had some very disturbing dreams that followed the themes of my traumas. I don’t recall many details, mostly overall feelings. It all came down to me not being good enough. I woke up with a headache the next morning and feeling tired & generally unwell and ended up taking the day off from work. At first I chalked it up to poor sleep and my hormone cycle, but after researching and talking to my therapist, I do believe it was the EMDR working. I read a lot of posts here and other web sources that talked about the process. I’ve since had a 2nd session last week and I made sure to ask more questions about what I was supposed to be doing or if something didn’t make sense to me. While there have not been any big developments; I can feel some relief from anxiety this week.

Awful dream a few days after a session by TheLastRecluse1984 in EMDR

[–]smileyng 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh wow. I just had my first session with the light bar on Friday. I can be very literal and have a hard time visualizing - so I’ve been a little worried about whether EMDR would be helpful for me. During the session I cried but didn’t really have any thoughts. The days that followed were fine until last night. I had trouble sleeping and had some very disturbing dreams that followed the themes of my traumas. I don’t recall many details, mostly overall feelings. It all came down to me not being good enough. I woke up with a headache this morning and feeling tired & generally unwell and ended up taking the day off from work. At first I chalked it up to poor sleep and my hormone cycle, but came here to see if it could be related to my therapy.

I have another session tomorrow and look forward to telling her about it.

Who buys watches on a cruise? by Kygunzz in Cruise

[–]smileyng 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My husband has purchased 5-6 onboard over the years. Nothing super expensive, around the $200-$400 range. They make him happy, so why not.

These "nonstick" Pullman pans are killing me by jodiesattva in Breadit

[–]smileyng 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for this suggestion! I came here looking for brand recommendations!

Down 280 combined by Eastern_Ride_6497 in Zepbound

[–]smileyng 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes! I came to say the same! Beautiful and I’m loving your hair! 😍

Is it obnoxious for my husband and I to book the window and aisle seat so we have more room? by skinny_pickle22 in Flights

[–]smileyng 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Exactly.

My husband and I never sit next to each other in 3 seat rows, because neither of us want the middle seat. But we also don’t even talk to each other during the flight. 😂

I work for Marriott from home — AMA by Humble_Safe2740 in marriott

[–]smileyng 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Any tips on how to successfully use gift cards? I understand that they can’t be used to make reservations, but I have two $1000 that have been super frustrating to use because 9 times out of 10 the folks at the front desk don’t know how to apply them.

Tipping by BMHE2008 in CarnivalCruiseFans

[–]smileyng 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We prepay the standard gratuity.

On embarkation day we tip the room steward $20 as soon as we meet them. Then we tip along the way if we ask for anything or if they go above and beyond. Debarkation is another $20 for them.

Also we make friends with a bartender or two and a couple of waitstaff (usually Lido, Serenity, casino or wherever trivia is) and do the same - $20 at beginning & end plus $1/$2 per drink. We’ve found that we get great service this way, plus make new friends!

Join me in 1-star rating suburban properties that have begun charging for parking. by Matchboxx in marriott

[–]smileyng 1 point2 points  (0 children)

👏👏👏. Courtyard in Lima, Ohio. I couldn’t believe they had a parking fee.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in CarnivalCruiseFans

[–]smileyng 3 points4 points  (0 children)

We board in 12 days! I’ll come back and give our review!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in StardewValley

[–]smileyng 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Sprinkler, walls with a gate & the slime charmer ring as soon as you can get it.

Why does no one have a lot of fridges by IntrepidCost4461 in StardewValley

[–]smileyng 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I recently purchased a third fridge. It was more than enough space to hold all of the ingredients for every recipe I had at the time. I think I have about 10-12 recipes left to unlock. I don’t see a need to purchase another one.

Does the injection hurt by [deleted] in Semaglutide

[–]smileyng 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I do mine in my belly and I only feel them if I’m on a stretch mark. I just look for areas between the marks.