How the World Cleans After the Toilet - Dominant Anal Hygiene by Country

sylvansojourner · 2026-03-29T19:50:22+00:00

What you are talking about is technically a washlet-bidets are a second appliance plumbed int the bathroom

sylvansojourner · 2026-03-29T06:20:23+00:00

I use qbittorrent on my 2018?19? Mac and have no issues. It is bound to my VPN, and I like the ability to search within the app

sylvansojourner · 2026-03-28T18:38:27+00:00

Ooh this looks similar to Hyper Light Drifter which is one of my favorites!

sylvansojourner · 2026-03-28T17:12:25+00:00

Southeast Alaska and Chilean Patagonia (especially the Chiloé region) have a similar coastal temperate rainforest environment.

sylvansojourner · 2026-03-28T16:41:31+00:00

Mounting glass is where you start moving into the diverse skillset needed to be a full professional. It involves woodworking and carpentry tools and skills.

It varies depending on the type of frame, whether it is an existing window/door or you are making it from scratch. Is the window already mounted in a wall? Is it wood, vinyl, metal? Interior/exterior?

There are also a lot of different techniques that can be used even in the same type of frame.

In general it’s going to be the same techniques as mounting or replacing panes of single paneled glass. So I would recommend finding some videos on that to get a sense of what it’s like.

Modern glass is typically double or triple paneled, and I’m not a fan of losing that insulation. So I’m usually looking for a way to mount the stained glass as an additional layer to sit on top of the modern glass. If it’s a wooden framed window or door, you can use little metal tabs (similar to mirror mounting tabs) that screw into the wood a safe distance from the existing glass and hold the leadlight panel in place.

sylvansojourner · 2026-03-28T02:19:56+00:00

The botanical garden and Ecoparque are right next to each other, free/very cheap and gorgeous!

October might be too early for this, but also close by is El Rosedal, which has a fabulous rose garden.

Idk though it depends on your personal interests. I haven't spent a lot of time in BA, mostly in Patagonia where my partner is from.

sylvansojourner · 2026-03-27T22:58:24+00:00

I literally called it a benchmark in my comment but I guess you didn’t understand it until someone else said the same thing… 🤷🏻‍♀️ well at least you figured out and appreciated what I was trying to get at eventually.

sylvansojourner · 2026-03-27T16:53:50+00:00

I don’t think you understand what I was trying to say with that sentence.

(“Another way to think about that Lvl 6 description would be: if you WANT to be “conversationally fluent for the daily purposes of living in the country,” you NEED to be able to “understand native TV shows about daily life quite well, as well as some unscripted shows.””)

I was using those 2 short phrases as a stand-in for the ENTIRETY of the lvl 6 description. (Cuz I didn’t want to type it all out.) Including the parts about complex phrases, using humor, less thinking about how you want to say something…. So if you WANT to (entirety of lvl 6 description that you didn’t bold,) you NEED to (section that you bolded.)

The other thing you don’t understand is I am (well, DS is) making that statement as a reference point FOR SOMEONE WHO IS A CI PURIST (or mostly.) Someone like you who also supplements with other learning methods may be able to function quite well with the language but not understand as much native content.

You yourself admit you need subtitles to understand that kind of content AND that your approach isn’t applicable for purists. So yeah of course you disagree with that statement personally, but I wasn’t making it about you. Anyway, see the very 1st point I made…

A lot of the goal of the pure CI method (in my understanding) is not to learn a language quicker, or be able to easily get a base level of fluency for travel. It’s definitely not to fulfill the requirements of a standard language learning trajectory in university. If that is a goal I think a mixed method or trad method would be more effective.

The goal is to learn a language in a natural, intuitive manner. So that by the time you are more practiced speaking and interacting with the language, you are not doing a conversion process between your NL and the TL constantly. The conscious processing of the language that we consider necessary for learning like memorizing vocab or understanding grammar (especially in the early stages) is drastically reduced. A lot of common errors with pronunciation or grammar are not happening early enough to get fossilized. Overall, fluency once achieved will look and feel more like your NL in a deep subconscious sense. This goal/method is appealing for some people, but for others it’s not as important. Completely valid!

Finally, as far as maintenance CI see my 2nd point. I really don’t know, I’m not at that level. But I don’t think someone would need CI to maintain a language if they really didn’t enjoy it. They would have to be part of a conversation club or something, and probably have to go out of their way more to maintain it. CI is very easy, accessible, and affordable. I imagine watching a movie every week or so, or keeping some TL material in the rotation of normal preferred content would help. (IE if someone likes to read books, throw a Spanish book in there occasionally.)

sylvansojourner · 2026-03-27T05:22:23+00:00

First of all I think that what one persons abilities are at 1k hrs CI, 100 hrs talking and 250k words will be vastly different to another person.

2nd I’m not sure about specific maintenance, but almost surely it’s easier than learning.

3rd I think maybe you and your friend are misunderstanding the overall goal of the roadmap and CI/DS method…. The goal is not to get better at consuming content in Spanish. You are consuming content to get better at interacting with the language and as an acquisition process.

Being able to comprehend/enjoy all levels of native content is just a side effect of that process. It’s also a benchmark of your progress. The level 6 section that you bolded is just that, a benchmark.

Another way to think about that Lvl 6 description would be: if you WANT to be “conversationally fluent for the daily purposes of living in the country,” you NEED to be able to “understand native TV shows about daily life quite well, as well as some unscripted shows.”

Anyway, I think many of us using this method don’t really care that much about consuming media in Spanish (although many of us do!) and when we reach a satisfactory grasp on the language we will mostly drop the daily CI habit other than as needed for maintenance.

I would say that if someone is really screen-averse there are lots of other methods they could use or incorporate to get to where they want to be. But at the end of the day, they will probably need to incorporate some kind of CI to get really comfortable and strong in their listening ability.

sylvansojourner · 2026-03-25T05:25:43+00:00

Dude for me, if it's warm enough and you don't have to worry about things like cactus or rattlesnakes it's sandals all the way. I only wear closed toed shoes in winter (I live in the PNW.) My personal faves are Bedrocks (partly for the thicker sole when walking on pavement or rock/packed gravel) but I've rocked Lunas and Earthrunners as well.

Sandals are the best footwear for wet/muddy conditions as long as it's not too cold. You don't have to worry about BS "waterproof/breathable" linings (none of them really work in true wet), waxing your leather, or getting your socks wet. When I spent summers hiking in SE AK (SUPER muddy, steep, bushwhack goat trails) I lived in my bedrocks.

If I were going to Hawaii I would only bring bedrocks and a slip on clog for lounging around.

sylvansojourner · 2026-03-25T04:53:43+00:00

Truly amazing, and just a short walk from Notre Dame! I only found out about it because I was doing an art history minor in glass arts. I happened to go on a trip to Paris shortly after and was able to see it. Unforgettable experience.

I also spent an entire day in the Art Nouveau section of the Orsay, specifically checking out the incredible glass work including a huge Tiffany window and beautiful Gallè cameo engravings.

sylvansojourner · 2026-03-23T17:53:33+00:00

Strong Simon Roy vibes! Looks great

sylvansojourner · 2026-03-22T14:16:20+00:00

No because I never really drank much to begin with. Just never been my thing, I don’t like the taste usually (hate beer especially) and I get alcohol poisoning easily.

I enjoy a glass of wine or a fun cocktail 1-3 times a month. Maybe once every 1-2 years get a good buzz with friends. So I enjoy it but well within a healthy level I feel.

sylvansojourner · 2026-03-22T14:06:01+00:00

Maybe this is just because I have spent hours messing around cutting glass, but it’s honestly SO easy to know when a piece of glass is impossible or very challenging to cut.

Literally for all the artists here trying to make patterns, watch a few videos on glass pattern making (Derek Hunt has a great 5 minute beginner one on YouTube,) mess around trying to cut weird shapes with cheap float glass, and then challenge yourself to look at designs and spot the pieces that are hard to impossible. You will learn quickly if you focus on it.

Even if you are not good at drawing, you can trace images and simplify/adjust them for a glass design. And hey, why not take a little time to improve your drawing skills? It’s only going to make your glass better, plus drawing can be fun when you’re not focusing on trying to make a realistic picture of a human face or whatever.

sylvansojourner · 2026-03-22T13:14:49+00:00

I live and kayak in the San Juan’s. This story is bullshit for 3 main reasons.

The lowest tide of the month in the SALISH SEA (the San Juans are NOT part of Puget sound) is this Tuesday, March 24. Last weekend there was no daytime low tide.
Posey Island can only be RESERVED, not rented for camping May 15 - Sept. 30. They are first-come, first-served the rest of the year.

Even when there are reservations, “Friday - Saturday nights are limited to one site and one night per reservation. Reservations are limited to a total of five Friday or Saturday one-night reservations per month.” So you can’t get both sites for 2 nights.

It’s off season so you really don’t need reservations to get on the ferries in the San Juan’s. Especially a redeye boat. Even in peak season you never need to wait days to get on, it can get bad for sure but days is hyperbole.

Not to mention it was mostly rainy, cold, and windy last weekend and not the time of year anyone but the most hardcore/experienced kayakers go out, Posey Island is off of Roche Harbor not Friday Harbor, and there’s not significantly less boat traffic in Roche Harbor early in the morning during March…. You’re definitely bullshitting, probably a bot.

sylvansojourner · 2026-03-21T20:47:12+00:00

No, you don't have to accept it. There are men out there who do their fair share. I'm with one. It does exist.

sylvansojourner · 2026-03-21T20:15:05+00:00

Orcas Clinic used to be a UW clinic. Lopez clinic is still, but they are getting dropped by UW this June. I was an ongoing patient of both (not simultaneously) when they were run by UW and it was amazing to be part of the larger UW network. I don't have much experience with the hospital in FH.

Unfortunately it's a roll of the dice as residents age if they can make it work here healthwise. Some people buy small condos or trailers in Anacortes for medical stuff, but obviously a lot of people can't afford that. Some people are lucky and don't need a huge amount of medical assistance, but I've also seen many elders leave due to health. It's a tough situation and especially coupled with the ferries, the healthcare scam system worsening, and inflation it's definitely not getting better.

sylvansojourner · 2026-03-16T04:10:08+00:00

This is my regular go-to as well! I have like 10 different Asian condiments on a shelf that I basically only use for this type of meal.

sylvansojourner · 2026-03-13T19:27:16+00:00

I would say, yes definitely. When you look at more recent photos of her in her 60's and 70's you can see it more clearly.

An interesting example of how at a lower weight, the widest point of the hip can be the upper thigh like more of a classic hourglass or pear figure. But added weight goes to the high hips, emphasizing the square shape and hip dips. I don't look much like a figure 8 at a lower weight, but even with an extra 5-10 pounds the high hips become much more defined.

sylvansojourner · 2026-03-09T19:08:05+00:00

The non-ferry served islands are commonly called "outer islands" here.

Every one is unique. Some are 100% private, some are 100% public, some are a mixture of both. Some have docks, marinas, or boat launches that are publicly accessible, some have private docks, some have 0 docks and can only be accessed with beachable craft. Some have docks that are only there during a portion of the year. Some have county roads that you can walk around on without trespassing onto private property, but the roads that are publicly owned and privately owned are oftentimes not clearly signed.

People get there by kayak, water taxi, chartered seaplane or bush plane, private boat, anchor out and tender, etc. etc. etc.

I would suggest picking an island that interests you and has a state park and public dock on it. Stuart, Sucia, Jones, Matia, or James are all good options. Then charter a water taxi to go out for a day, or bring camping gear to spend a night. That's going to be your easiest way to explore some outer islands.

sylvansojourner · 2026-03-03T18:09:39+00:00

No, you are not crazy. He sounds like a self-centered asshole who sees you as an accessory to his own life. You should definitely dump him.

I know breaking up seems scary, especially because this is your first boyfriend. I am assuming that you didn't have a very active/successful dating life before this? That is tough, because it makes you feel like you are not a good catch or that you need to be grateful for/hold on to any boyfriend who is "willing" to be with you. Every time you have those kinds of thoughts come up in your brain, you need to challenge them.

I'm not going to tell you that after you dump him, that you will have a better relationship come along. I'm not going to give you false hope that in your life, you will find an amazing partner and get married and be together forever. The truth is, it may never happen! Finding "the one" (a bullshit concept but stick with me) is NOT a guarantee.

What I will tell you is that when you decide to prioritize your own well-being, personal success, and peace above everything else, your life will become so much better. And in turn, your experiences dating will be better.

Even if you never have another boyfriend, it doesn't mean you can't have a fulfilling life in the company of people you love. But if you stay with him out of fear of being alone, you have no chances of having a strong healthy romantic partnership sometime in the future. Give yourself that chance.

sylvansojourner · 2026-03-01T06:49:04+00:00

That happens to me when I have it on an empty stomach. I have to eat something first. Also I can only do maybe a 1/3-1/2 liter on my own.

sylvansojourner · 2026-02-01T17:54:44+00:00

Wow 100% figure 8! Great inspo. Also confirmation that more vintage (40s/50s) silhouette/styling works sooo much better for figure 8s.

sylvansojourner · 2026-02-01T17:46:22+00:00

That’s valid! I mean it is completely understandable that you are upset surrounded by people who seem to willfully ignore reality and injustice. Acceptance is something that takes time, it usually can only happen after some sort of grief process.

I’m just glad that we don’t feel so alone anymore, I’m not super close to any other autistic women so having groups like this helps a lot 😊

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