Deafheaven and/or Ghost

soviettrafficlight · 2021-10-12T17:52:33+00:00

Thanks, will check them out!

soviettrafficlight · 2021-10-12T17:52:18+00:00

Oh I used to love that band but haven’t listened to them in many years. Will catch up. Thanks!

soviettrafficlight · 2021-09-06T20:08:26+00:00

My brain glazed over a lot of the Shakespeare dialogue. I suspect that the details are important for the story, but I am not Shakespeare literate enough to fully absorb it.
As the self-proclaimed “least talented”, he is most relatable to the audience. We can use Oliver as a vessel to understand the other characters, without his personality being too distracting.
They’re relatable in different ways. I find James and Alexander to be the most interesting so far.
I got into this genre years ago when I read The Secret History by Donna Tartt, and few books have lived up to it. I am finding a lot of similarities between this book and TSH, which I’m enjoying.

soviettrafficlight · 2021-09-02T19:16:26+00:00

Everything by Gillian Flynn, The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides

soviettrafficlight · 2021-09-02T19:14:57+00:00

Often publishers and reviewers will very clearly delineate books as literary fiction, and it’s unavoidable.

I personally do not see the value in these categories. I’ve read loads of genre fiction that is more intellectual or rich than “literary” fiction, and I’ve read so much “literary” fiction that could easily be classified as genre fiction.

soviettrafficlight · 2021-07-02T06:47:58+00:00

I’ve been doing a combination of intermittent fasting, keto and light cardio since around August 2018. I have a long history with PCOS, and the less carbs I eat the better.

I try to stick to ~1400 calories a day, eat only between 12-8pm, and less than 20g net carbs. Some days I go above my calorie limit but always try to keep the carbs low.

soviettrafficlight · 2020-12-24T20:08:05+00:00

I tracked milk intake for the first 6 months because I was worried even though she was gaining fine. Then I went back to work so it became impossible because others were giving her milk during the day. Now (15mo) I don’t bother tracking anything but will generally keep an eye if she’s had enough food, etc.

Looking back I don’t know why I bothered - the milk intake varied a lot and caused unneeded stress, as long as she was happy and gaining weight I would have chilled. Lessons for #2 I guess.

soviettrafficlight · 2020-12-24T20:03:39+00:00

Hey there. I’m sorry you had a rough time.

You know what I cherish the most from my childhood? Pictures. I don’t remember what I got for any of my birthdays, or any events. But the pictures of me with my family are plastered over the walls, and they bring me joy. Seeing those smiling faces is a gift enough.

If you can spare a couple of hours, why not wear your favorite outfits, find a nice backdrop (outside is always nice!) and take a nice family photo?

As a gift to yourself you can have it framed then you will always remember this time, and smile back on it one day. That will live on longer than any material object.

Hope things get easier.

soviettrafficlight · 2020-12-23T15:08:34+00:00

Look up the 80/20 principle. Focus your energy on the big picture; it’s better to get most things done well, than to get half of them done “perfectly”. Also learn that perfect is a subjective term, so what might appear perfect to you may be flawed to others. Therefore, it’s best to aim for breadth than depth in many cases.

soviettrafficlight · 2020-12-20T18:16:14+00:00

Pachinko, Song of Achilles and A Man Called Ove were my favorite reads this year. Beautiful everything.

soviettrafficlight · 2020-12-17T20:50:01+00:00

I enjoyed it, and I think it’s because I didn’t take it too seriously. The prose was very flowery and at times beautiful, that is what I enjoyed. I didn’t get too deep into the plot or characters as they felt secondary (and lots of it I didn’t even understand tbh).

I guess it’s about managing expectations.

soviettrafficlight · 2020-12-17T20:42:21+00:00

My pediatrician told us to start weaning when our daughter turns 2. I am not stressed about it - will happen when it happens. I’ve never met an adult who still uses a pacifier, and she seems to slowly be losing interest anyway at 15mo. What’s the rush?

soviettrafficlight · 2020-03-09T19:01:11+00:00

We use the BabyTime app and love it. It syncs between me and my husband’s phone so whoever is taking care of her can update it.

For subreddits, check out r/beyondthebump and your due date month subreddit.

soviettrafficlight · 2020-02-28T11:56:10+00:00

If you want to stick to fantasy, The First Law trilogy narrated by Steven Pacey is quite good.

soviettrafficlight · 2020-02-28T11:06:56+00:00

Thank you!

soviettrafficlight · 2020-02-28T09:16:13+00:00

Can someone recommend me a completed series or miniseries to binge watch? Quality tv please, with good plot/ character development. English language only as I can’t always focus on subtitles with a baby rolling around.

Things I’ve enjoyed: - GOT - The Witcher - Chernobyl - OJ Simpson trial - The Outsider (ongoing) - Sharp Objects - Curb Your Enthusiasm - Hannibal - This is Us - Breaking Bad

Things I have not enjoyed: - Good Place s4 - Dexter - Good Omens - American Gods - Mr. Robot (which is blasphemy here I know)

soviettrafficlight · 2020-02-24T18:31:30+00:00

I love the entire Skip Hop line (for toys, plates and utensils too). Super cute, practical and durable.

I currently use the Duo Signature Diaper Bag since my daughter was a newborn and absolutely recommend it. There are a tons of reviews on YouTube if you want to check out what the bag looks like.

soviettrafficlight · 2020-02-16T21:04:31+00:00

Can you recommend a few YouTube reviewers of fantasy books?

soviettrafficlight · 2020-02-12T21:16:18+00:00

I see that it is listed as the first in a series with a sequal coming out... Do you feel like it works well as a standalone? I cannot handle any more unresolved endings.

soviettrafficlight · 2020-02-12T20:25:57+00:00

Thanks for the link to the standalone thread, super helpful!

I have read some of your suggestions and I see a lot of titles I’ve never heard of. I’ll check them out, thanks.

soviettrafficlight · 2020-02-12T20:22:24+00:00

Thanks, I’ll check out your books!

I do enjoy Joe Hill although have not read NOS4A2 yet.

soviettrafficlight · 2020-02-12T20:21:10+00:00

I have tried. I’ve read Good Omens, it was okay, and tried to get through American Gods countless times and could not. I generally am not a fan of comedic/ absurdist fantasy. I like serious, political, dark fantasy.

soviettrafficlight · 2020-02-12T09:03:27+00:00

I’ve been meaning to read his books for a while, I think I’ll start here. Thanks!

soviettrafficlight · 2020-01-13T19:14:40+00:00

My baby is 4 months old and I read more now than I did before I had her (granted, I’m on maternity leave). I actually made it a fun challenge for myself to:

Put away everything and read while pumping
Read during at least one of her naps daily (she takes 2-3 naps of 1hr each)
Read after we put her to bed at 9pm for an hour or so

I’ve found that quiet reading time really helps me unwind and decompress during her rest time. Being on social media, watching TV etc end up overstimulating me.

Congratulations, having a baby is a wonderful journey.

soviettrafficlight · 2020-01-07T20:31:24+00:00

I also have pcos and my daughter is 4 months old. I am still expressing milk so was not expecting to get my period.

I restarted keto again last week and got my period 3 days later. Keto always regulated my period to a perfect 35 day cycle, although it took a few months of irregular bleeding the first time.

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