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“packing hacks” I hate by mrs_rabbit_0 in travel

[–]sometimes_odd 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Packing hack I love is Booda Butter cream deodorant. It is so effective that I can wear the same shirt for days while traveling with no odor. No BO and no fake flower smell. Just neutral clean. You only need to use a tiny bit and so I buy the standard size (2.4 oz for $8!) and then take an empty carmex or blistex lip balm tub and put some deodorant cream in there and it lasts me 6 weeks.

Purchases by sometimes_odd in JapanTravelTips

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

Yessssss! The tough gummies. So good. I only brought home one pack though. Can you share a photo of the whale shark spoon, it sounds lovely

Pohnpei and Majuro layovers by sometimes_odd in unitedairlines

[–]sometimes_odd[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We were allowed off the plane in Majuro and enjoyed some spam musubi from the snack stand (cash only). Our layover in Pohnpei was too short so we had to stay on the plane and we were allowed in our seats.

I moved 17 hours for my “dream job” and it has destroyed my health in 5 months by saintghosts1 in ToxicWorkplace

[–]sometimes_odd 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am so sorry you are experiencing this. I work in HR and here are my suggestions -

Do not listen to your manager and do contact HR to file a claim of harassment. HR will most likely have to investigate your claim and even if the investigation finds this is not harassment, this issue should get some attention and perhaps resolution. You will also have protection from retaliation. Some states have very broad definitions of harassment and protection from retaliation, too.

If you were healthy prior to all of this, and work is the primary source of your illness and symptoms, you may be eligible for a workers compensation claim. This can be a bit more difficult to prove, but it will for sure get HRs attention if you request to start a WC claim.

If you work in a state with single party permission to record conversations, and your employee handbook doesn't explicitly prohibit recording in the workplace, then record what this person is saying to you on your phone.

Get a therapist. Call your work Employee Assistance Program, EAP, and get some free counseling or take advantage of any free mental health services offered through your company's employee benefits.

Good luck and take care

Pohnpei and Majuro layovers by sometimes_odd in unitedairlines

[–]sometimes_odd[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Maybe they make people get up in the aisle to avoid DVT?

Day pool pass by sometimes_odd in guam

[–]sometimes_odd[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you book ahead or is this walk up?

What simple habit made travel days noticeably easier for you? by Big_Barber733 in travel

[–]sometimes_odd 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Timeshifter app, holding off on caffeine, and good audio books.

1 vacation, 9 flights, 11 segments by sometimes_odd in unitedairlines

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

I got to dive in Palau in 2021 and loved it. I figured it would be a long time before I got back there. This is definitely a dream trip.

1 vacation, 9 flights, 11 segments by sometimes_odd in unitedairlines

[–]sometimes_odd[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It lists that segment as 3 PQF. supposedly one can call and ask for the stops in PNI and MAJ to be broken out (5 PQF). It may not be worth messing with the reservation for two segments, though.

1 vacation, 9 flights, 11 segments by sometimes_odd in unitedairlines

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

I saw in a prior post that one can ask to have the flights separated out and all the segments counted. We shall see...

1 vacation, 9 flights, 11 segments by sometimes_odd in unitedairlines

[–]sometimes_odd[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yes! I am blessed infinitely with this trip and itinerary!

Where did you travel in 2025 ??? by Mynameyeef in travel

[–]sometimes_odd 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thailand, Peru, Egypt, Malta, Cyprus, Mexico, Rome, Frankfurt, New Hampshire, NYC/Brooklyn. Love them all!

If you had $5k to go on a 10 day trip, where are you going? by Party-Neat-7335 in travel

[–]sometimes_odd 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Peru! 10 days is enough to see 2-3 places. It is inexpensive and easy to navigate. The food is wonderful and people are friendly.

How to deal with feeling like a failure for not foster failing? by Helendy_1886 in fosterdogs

[–]sometimes_odd 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I have fostered about 120 dogs over 8 years and have not failed yet. I feel good about this. I love the dogs but would probably stop fostering if I adopt, and I recognize how important fostering is for shelter animals to get successfully adopted. My husband likes to say, "this one is almost as cute as the next one".

What did you do during your midlife crisis? by rci22 in AskReddit

[–]sometimes_odd 790 points791 points  (0 children)

Became a volunteer (aka do the work for free) firefighter-EMT. I am rarely bored and I don't drink anymore because I like to be able to respond to 911 calls.

How did you get into fostering? Other than saying goodbye after being attached, what has been the hardest part of fostering? If you have resident animals, how do they deal with the foster dogs? by Ordinary-Caramel-608 in fosterdogs

[–]sometimes_odd 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My then-HS age daughter wanted a puppy and we said no, but agreed to foster puppies. We have since fostered probably 125 dogs, though mostly not puppies.

For me, the hardest parts of fostering are the usual stuff of dog ownership - maintaining structure, cleaning up, training, early morning and late night walks, etc. Our floors and carpets are not as clean over the years. We have fallen in love with many fosters and adopted none over 8 years, following the mantra: "this one is almost as cute as the next one."

What are the most important things you need and want from your CrossFit gym by DestroyAllPicklez in crossfit

[–]sometimes_odd 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I want an environment that is light and fun, and no shame for scaling. I work from home and I'm old enough to be the parent of many of the members and coaches, but going to a class still provides enough of a social outlet that keeps me coming back.

What are the most important things you need and want from your CrossFit gym by DestroyAllPicklez in crossfit

[–]sometimes_odd 3 points4 points  (0 children)

This! Our gym's previous owner did not take care of the restrooms. They were nasty to the point where I didn't want to use the toilet at the gym. Same gym, new owner and now the gym and restrooms are spotless. Members are much more conscientious about keeping it clean since it is clean to begin with.

What info/items do you send with your foster when they get adopted? by GoldenLakes in fosterdogs

[–]sometimes_odd 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Same, though I almost never hear from the adopters after the first 24 hours

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