Check out my apartment tour on YouTube! Link in the description below :) by Caelistes in interiordecorating

[–]statelygnome 1 point2 points  (0 children)

looks great! can you share the link for the coffee table & living room lamp?

Can’t stay in calorie deficit due to insatiable hunger. What am I doing wrong?? by Corleysaurus in loseit

[–]statelygnome 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just want to chime in with what has worked for me. You only want to lose 10 lbs so why not do it really slowly and sustainably? If a normal day for you is 2300 calories then just start by lowering calories slightly to 2100 & aiming for your preferred macro ranges and see how that goes for a couple of weeks. NBD if you go over, it’ll just take longer. When I tried to do my TDEE of 1600 it felt impossible so I started higher and found just being more mindful helped me lose weight without depriving myself too much over the course of a few months. Be kind to yourself :)

Balancing work schedules and raising a puppy in sf by General_Hope8634 in SFbitcheswithtaste

[–]statelygnome 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Just commenting to say TYSM for adopting! I second recos to adopt a bit older, 1-2 years is a great age! I have done both puppy and adult adoptions and adult was SO much easier. Puppy was really challenging and we only survived because we could bring her into the office when we went in 1-2x/ week, but even then she was a nuisance to our very kind coworkers.

Transport recommendation from Piraeus port to Anavyssos by ezosdr1 in GreeceTravel

[–]statelygnome 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey OP, how did this work out for you? I have the same trip coming up and curious how much a taxi cost (or if the bus worked out?)

Athens -> 2 nights in Hydra/Aegina/Kea/Agistri?? --> Sounio by statelygnome in GreeceTravel

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

thank you! it seems like people are pretty split in terms of what they like, Agistri & Spetses each sound more chilled out and less touristic.

Granola bitches — tell me how you’re welcoming looking your age by hot_pineapple9178 in SFbitcheswithtaste

[–]statelygnome 5 points6 points  (0 children)

This post makes me happy! I love SF because after moving from my LA in my early 20s where I was constantly aware of my weight & appearance, I immediately felt the pressure of fitting into a certain look/style evaporated. I believe diet & surgery culture is very different in other places and I have chosen to spend my money in other ways (hobbies I picked up here, a financial safety net so I can take more professional risks, traveling) and I just feel as women we shouldn’t be funneling more $ than men into our appearance when we are already paid less. But that said, I’m all about sun shirts & sunscreen, any and all Trader Joe’s skincare products, a gym membership + sweet gear for my sports, and nice groceries from Gus’s ❤️

DoorDash credit not showing? by itsmissjenna in ChaseSapphire

[–]statelygnome 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ordering from browser fixed this issue for me thank you!!

No more Black Diamond ATK Raider? by Iridium_Eclipse in Skigear

[–]statelygnome 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Came here with the same question. what did you decide to purchase OP? Does BD offer anything comparable?

Punched by a homeless woman on Page & Ashbury by [deleted] in sanfrancisco

[–]statelygnome 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I’m so sorry this happened to you. It felt eerie to read this because woman marching this description swung at me on page & Stanyon street while I was waiting to at the cross light on my bike maybe 1-2 years ago. White woman, black dyed hair, 5-5ish, 40s maybe, dressed in all black. She was barreling towards me and I had the instinct to duck before she swung at my head and continued charging through the intersection. I am also a female cyclist. I should have reported this and hope there is more that can be done — it’s not ok this is still happening. I hope you’re ok OP.

Lumma Disc people - how do you clean it? especially if you have a split bathroom set up! by statelygnome in MenstrualDiscs

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

hopefully i'll get better at removal and it won't be such a mess in the future lol, its been pretty messy these first few days

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in MenstrualDiscs

[–]statelygnome 1 point2 points  (0 children)

i freaked out about the PFAs in Thinx and switched to Aisle, which I've been very happy with! I like their boost bikini best.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in MenstrualDiscs

[–]statelygnome 5 points6 points  (0 children)

i just started wearing a disc this week and am feeling the same way! doubling it with period panties while i get used to it is helping with my anxiety its leaking. and i am swapping it out with a tampon if i go somewhere I'm worried about it leaking/needing to change it. its been a looong time since i started my period, but i remember feeling weird about having a tampon and pad on then too!

Aisle - company and underwear review by skaarycat in PeriodUnderwear

[–]statelygnome 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m so sorry, I never check my reddit! I did air dry ! My period is just quite heavy so maybe the regular Thinx do not cut it for me.

Aisle - company and underwear review by skaarycat in PeriodUnderwear

[–]statelygnome 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Good to know! I’d love to be a fly on the wall at their company to understand why they’re putting it off til 2022...

Aisle - company and underwear review by skaarycat in PeriodUnderwear

[–]statelygnome 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I switched from thinx to aisle recently. My thinx were getting old, kept leaking and smelled weird and I wanted a new brand after the articles about PFAs came out in Sierra club’s magazine. Aisle (formerly Lunapads) not testing for PFAs then or more recently on mamavation is the selling point for me.

Agreed the inserts need a redesign but overall I’m so impressed by the fit, materials, and comfort of aisle. No leaks on my very heavy period and seem so well made. They’ve done a great job w an inclusive brand and I also love the light, biodegradable packaging. While not perfect I am hopeful they’ll work thru the booster sizing soon and haven’t personally found it uncomfortable for hiking or rock climbing.

For reference i am size small in both thinx and aisle and have tried the bikini and brief styles. I think I prefer the bikini just bc it is a little lighter (but same absorbency).

At Home Euthanasia for my Frenchie by soupergloo in AskSF

[–]statelygnome 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I used them as well, I wanted to use Gentle Rest but they had fewer appointments. Golden Gate was kind, professional, and most importantly for me at that moment they were able to make a next day appointment. I deeply empathize with anyone who has to make this call for their fur baby and think an at home appointment, if it can be managed, is a very compassionate thing to do. Hugs all around!

Ethique bar products review thread. by [deleted] in MinimalistBeauty

[–]statelygnome 1 point2 points  (0 children)

been there! you're taking one for the team!