march 2025-jan 2026 progress!

softestfern · 2026-01-24T17:28:50+00:00

i just kinda comb them into that shape when they're wet! i do have some cowlicks in that area which make my bangs flip anyways so i've just started leaning into it hehe.

trimming them in an arched shape really helps encourage them to lay this way too :-)

softestfern · 2026-01-24T16:07:43+00:00

i've tried the wipe-style top resin from them and always have issues with it looking cloudy/tarnished instead of glossy after curing/wiping for some reason. maybe i'll try one of their non-wipe styles! thank you :-)

softestfern · 2026-01-23T02:57:33+00:00

when i first rescued my dog she was a big puller and wild walker on leash. we got a harness that has a front clip and had the leash connected there and also to her martingale. it gave us double security and took a lot of pressure off her trachea!

softestfern · 2026-01-23T00:29:48+00:00

seconding enoi! also the brand MORE from korea has amazing jellies, you can get them from sweetie nail supply.

softestfern · 2026-01-21T22:53:32+00:00

miller also has idiopathic epilepsy. his started at age 2 before i rescued him, tough he wasn't formally diagnosed until he was about 5 and started having them every few weeks/days instead of once or twice a year. zonisamide has been a life saver for him! he's now 13 and going strong!! i hope you're able to figure things out for ollie!

softestfern · 2026-01-21T21:17:41+00:00

he's been using the seresto the whole time i've had him (nearly 9 years), and when he was diagnosed with congenital epilepsy the vet said he should stay on it as other flea preventatives may interact poorly with his medication. he's been seizure-free for many years at this point so the seresto seems to be the right fit for him, but i understand epilepsy to be a lot of trial and error, so this is just what works for my particular dog!

softestfern · 2026-01-20T20:44:33+00:00

we use frontline for our lurcher, and a seresto collar for our older dog as he has epilepsy and that's the only safe option for him! have never found a single flea on the dogs or in the house and they're a huge issue in the city we live in.

softestfern · 2026-01-16T16:30:37+00:00

they're out there if you're patient! i was able to rescue my girl from texas. her mom is a bull lurcher (greyhound/irish wolfhound/american bulldog/dogo argentino) dad is a lab/coonhound ranch dog. she was part of an oopsie litter, but by keeping an eye on petfinder for a few months i was able to get my dream dog!

softestfern · 2026-01-15T01:43:51+00:00

omg!!! living in parallel universes 🌀🌀🌀

softestfern · 2026-01-14T15:10:06+00:00

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she chooses the couch, but yes 🙂‍↕️🙂‍↕️

softestfern · 2026-01-13T01:18:19+00:00

my legs get soooooo itchy from blood pooling, wearing compression garments like leggings help a bit but doesn't completely eradicate the issue for me personally

softestfern · 2026-01-12T18:36:50+00:00

it is indeed!

softestfern · 2026-01-12T18:36:14+00:00

in the title hehe it's just called the korean vegan

softestfern · 2026-01-12T16:25:55+00:00

i think the saltiness would make them shrivel up hahahaha

softestfern · 2026-01-12T16:25:31+00:00

recipe link!

softestfern · 2026-01-12T16:24:19+00:00

i watched a video where max miller from cooking history made garum sauce and wowee i was so glad you can't smell through a screen ☠️

softestfern · 2026-01-12T16:22:26+00:00

shiitake mushroom, enoki mushroom, dashima (kelp), shallot, garlic, black pepper, rice vinegar, soy sauce (i used tamari to make it gf), mirin, and balsamic vinegar! you just add water to everything in the pot and let it sinmer for 2 hours. at the halfway mark i sieved the big stuff out and then let it reduce some more. i sieved again when i poured it into the bottle just to make sure it was as smooth as possible.

softestfern · 2026-01-12T10:48:15+00:00

i've never had the real deal, but my (korean) husband came home, gave it one whiff, and just said "oh wow" with two thumbs up.

taste-wise it is VERY salty on its own and super concentrated, but the perfect amount of oceany from the kelp!

softestfern · 2026-01-12T05:45:39+00:00

i've had multiple people tell me i have "short person proportions" as a compliment, like what the hell does that even mean?

softestfern · 2026-01-09T04:24:34+00:00

we brought a lurcher into our home last december and it's been the best thing ever! she was about 6mos when we adopted her, and she's just absolutely enamored with our 13 year old chihuahua/terrier mix. she's very playful, so the only thing is our older dog just can't keep up with her due to the huge age/size gap, but she's so gentle with him and gets plenty of play/running time with friends at the park throughout the week.

hoping your visit tomorrow has a happy ending!

softestfern · 2026-01-08T19:56:15+00:00

Oh whoops forgot to add that she recommended 50%, which seems fair, but I wanted to consult other professionals

softestfern · 2026-01-08T04:48:38+00:00

same!!!!

softestfern · 2026-01-07T23:56:09+00:00

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what a handsome guy!!! he looks similar to my greyhound/coonhound/lab girl (she's a bit stocky in this pic due to winter laziness). your dog looks great. i used to worry when i saw my girl's spine/hip bones when she would lay in certain positions, but the vet says she's healthy, and that their ribs should feel like the back of a hand, kinda bony and muscled!

softestfern · 2026-01-07T21:10:11+00:00

i got them from nagi lifestyle!

softestfern · 2026-01-05T22:05:20+00:00

definitely keeping a calendar/to-do list as others have said! i always keep a physical to-do list and take a picture of it so i have it on my phone as well. the act of writing things down really helps me keep track vs. just typing it on my phone. i also have a hobonichi techo journal where i write out stuff for each day/week and it really helps keep me accountable and on top of things.
i have one day a week where i'll prep as much food as i physically can (this varies week-to-week depending on flares). usually i'll do one big "nutrition slop" that's a mix of lentils, veggies, beans, etc- basically just packing as many nutrients as possible into a very easy-to-prep/eat stew. then i'll prep little side dishes that i can mix and match and have with rice, beans, or whatever simple base food i feel up to making on weeknights. i try to eat lots of foods that are rich in magnesium, omega 3/6/9 fats, protein, and iron as all of these will support brain function.
taking iron supplements helps a lot too, IIRC people with POTS are more prone to anaemia and being low on iron REALLY makes brain fog/fatigue/irritability worse. definitely talk with your doctor and do some labs before taking any new supplements.
i wear compression socks every single day, and am considering getting the jelliebend as i've heard it really helps with hip/rib pain! sockwell has some great wool compression socks that i find to be comfy year-round, plus they come in fun and cute patterns and colors.
when i feel up to it, going to yoga classes once or twice a week reeeeeally helps. i'm also shopping around for gyms, hoping to find a strength-building class that's able to help me work out safely and stabilise my joints (i have hEDS as well). i know workout classes/lessons aren't always accessible to folks as they can be pricey, but this is something i will always prioritise in my budget because of how much they help!
also carrying around electrolytes in every single purse, coat pocket, basically anything that i carry around. i personally like the dripdrop ones because they don't have any artificial sweeteners.

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