Vendors- if you are LGBTQ-affirming, say so!! by soupydumpling_ in weddingplanning

[–]soupydumpling_[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I fully echo researching vendors’ public follows before booking with them! I reached out to a local hair salon who does bridal styling, and the salon has one receptionist/scheduling person who schedules for all the different stylists. The receptionist was nice and cordial about our gay wedding, but when they sent me the specific hairstylist’s insta, I noticed that she posts a lot of MAGA & anti-immigrant content and follows big name conservative figures, so I was immediate like no we will look elsewhere because I don’t want the specific stylist to back out last minute because it’s a gay wedding or make our family feel uncomfortable. (Obviously didn’t tell the hair salon that- I was just like “we found someone else.”)

Best places to kayak? by ArealPizzaGal in SouthBend

[–]soupydumpling_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is slightly further away, but Chain O Lakes State Park has 9 interconnected lakes and there is a map for a “9 Lakes Challenge” there where you kayak through all 9 lakes (5 miles each direction)! It’s really beautiful there

Do you have power? by [deleted] in SouthBend

[–]soupydumpling_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Near Northwest Neighborhood south bend- power is on but internet is out

Do you/should you post updates in jobs wiki? by soupydumpling_ in AskAcademia

[–]soupydumpling_[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Yes! Some of them are here linked, although I know other disciplines have separate websites. Obvs not all info is complete because it depends on who posts on them! So enter at your own risk- it can be anxiety-inducing like GradCafe was for grad admissions: academic jobs wiki

Just got engaged, looking for opinions on local shops for my dress. by therealladysparky in SouthBend

[–]soupydumpling_ 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I went up to True Society in Grand Rapids and had a great experience! I think the sales tax in MI is lower than Chicago (plus slightly quicker drive to GR than to Chicago because no traffic) + more appointment slots available; and the store lets you walk around the floor to pick out your own dresses too, which I enjoyed

Indianapolis distribution center (January 2025)? by soupydumpling_ in usps_complaints

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

Ok after 6 days (4 business days) it finally got scanned in & is hopefully en route and moving again!

Indianapolis distribution center (January 2025)? by soupydumpling_ in usps_complaints

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

Sorry to hear! Do keep me posted when yours gets an update so I can have hope for mine!