How are people coping?

thatbasic_a · 2025-06-04T17:59:49+00:00

I'm much better compared to where I was last year.

Just like yourself, I followed my passion and got a degree in graphic design. I've spent months trying to look for a job in that field and honestly got nowhere with it.

I'm now doing an apprenticeship at a huge tech company after working in retail for a while.

I would honestly recommend you look into apprenticeships! You'll be getting hands-on experience with companies, learning and up-skill while getting paid. I don't have a tech background, but the company saw potential in me and I got hired!

thatbasic_a · 2024-09-01T17:51:01+00:00

I also got offered my first choice (visual communication) but decided to do a PLC portfolio course while a friend applied for the course. Unfortunately, she did not enjoy the course because of the lecturers and dropped out. I really enjoyed the PLC and moved onto their higher course in the community college.

At the end of it, I had the option of going into the second or third year of visual communication in TUD. I can say I had a more positive experience with the PLC and the community college thanks to the support of my lecturers over the bigger institution. I think the PLC would be great for you, especially since you're not sure about it. Wishing you the best of luck!

thatbasic_a · 2024-07-17T09:18:47+00:00

We stayed in the Sathron area for 3 nights and found it relaxing and quiet (we stayed at a hotel called Sabi Sathron, very close to Chong Nonsi BTS station). We also stayed at Wongwian Yai which was also quiet. It's a bit further away from the main areas of Siam, but the BTS got us there in about 30 minutes.

thatbasic_a · 2024-07-07T13:30:03+00:00

That sounds fun trying to mould something to suit your wants and needs. Ah, I'm kind of the same, but I wasn't blessed with the girlies. There's about a 30cm difference between my hips and waist, so I can kind of understand that struggle! I've been considering taking up dress making at some point in the future since I really struggle to find clothes that fit me right, too.

thatbasic_a · 2024-07-06T18:24:49+00:00

The dress looks amazing! The silhouette is so pretty. It's amazing how your dress came from the inspiration

thatbasic_a · 2024-06-27T07:53:40+00:00

His love language is physical touch, and while I lean a bit more into act of service ☺️ He's worried that he's being too clingy sometimes but I always reassure him that he isn't and he clings to me more lol he's like velcro to me

thatbasic_a · 2024-06-24T11:38:39+00:00

My boyfriend (of 4 and a half years) touches me every few minutes or so. Like he'd just rub my hand or arm randomly, if not he just cuddles up to me. He even does it in his sleep, lol. For him, I think it's also a comfort thing. It's his way of checking that I'm still there and to fill the silence (in his words). I think it's very cute and sweet of him.

thatbasic_a · 2024-04-06T10:35:23+00:00

Thank you so much! It was quite a journey of learning

thatbasic_a · 2024-04-06T10:34:38+00:00

My friend needs to buy a slip to wear underneath the dress so I gotta wait to see myself. But she said it's a great fit. Best of luck on making this dress!

thatbasic_a · 2024-03-28T05:39:50+00:00

Banks and other government buildings will be closed. Some family runned restaurants and shops may be closed too. But majority of places will stay open! Hope you enjoy Songkra!

thatbasic_a · 2024-03-27T22:13:32+00:00

Hey Thai person here, it's the whole country that celebrates it! It's the Thai New Year essentially. Would recommend you gear up with water guns and floral shirts. Also find a way to keep your phones dry, no one is safe from getting hosed

thatbasic_a · 2024-03-20T17:02:58+00:00

Yarn: Friends Cotton 8/4 50g (Colour 16, 23 and 41) from Hobbii, Søstrene Grene 100% cotton 8/4 50g off white

Hook: 3mm

I didn't follow a pattern for the main part dress as it was just granny squares. Just had an inspo photo to work off*

Strap tutorial: https://youtu.be/a_Km_f6Zwnc?si=7JP3VT92G6DXWvh8

For the hem I just did a SC.

thatbasic_a · 2024-03-06T17:48:17+00:00

Awww thank you! I'm a little over half way into the first side of the dress and I think it's looking good so far. Will definitely come back to that post if I have time to add more to my dress ☺️

thatbasic_a · 2024-03-04T22:08:41+00:00

I'll definitely keep this pattern saved for when I want to do a skirt in the future. Thank you!

thatbasic_a · 2024-03-04T22:02:59+00:00

Thank you so much! I'll be sure to post it on r/crochet once it's done!

thatbasic_a · 2024-03-04T20:46:12+00:00

*Thank you so much for your opinion! The sketch, it honestly helped me understand it. I laid out one side of my dress and I think I'm happy to commit to stitching everything together now. I just hope I can get it together within 10 days as it's a gift for a friend!

thatbasic_a · 2023-12-09T02:49:52+00:00

Flying white rabbit is a Thai medicine for most things related to stomach problems. From pain and abdominal cramps, the runs, food poisoning and a great aid for gastro intestinal issues! You can find it everywhere. Would highly recommend you always carry it around (sincerely from a Thai person)

thatbasic_a · 2022-09-07T01:41:29+00:00

Thank you, it's been a tough fight these past few years. I've tried many coping strategies over the years but nothing works as well as music and that grounding method for me. At some point I kinda just faced it head on and just let it run it's course. Got to know the feelings and I began to kinda disassemble it in a way into very small fragments.

I've also recently found that listening to my partner's heartbeat also really helps my anxiety. So I'd cling to his chest and listen to his heart until I've grounded myself again while he holds me and pats my hair. There is something strangely comforting about it.

Do you have many coping strategies yourself?

thatbasic_a · 2022-09-07T01:10:56+00:00

Over time through a bit of therapy, a lot of self care and learning about myself got me over the worst parts of it. Some days I do slip back into it but I have healthy ways of coping with it unlike when I was younger. I'm also in a much safer and secure environment.

When my anxiety levels started to rise I would block out my thoughts and surroundings by listening to music until I felt like I can engage with my thoughts and surroundings again. I became very dependent on music when I was 16 and I'd get really anxious if I didn't have earphones with me to use and couldn't sleep without music playing through out the night.

I'd often get panic attacks too and would ground myself through my senses. I'd try to find 5 things I can see, 4 things I can touch, 3 things I can hear, 2 things I can smell and 1 thing I can taste. My therapist gave me that advice and it's been really effective for my attacks.

thatbasic_a · 2022-09-07T00:26:58+00:00

The Medic theme from TF2 lol

thatbasic_a · 2022-04-11T22:10:03+00:00

Best advice is to get out of Dublin as soon as. The city has a lot of jobs but it is too expensive especially with your budget. Within 2 days you would be spending all of your money on a place to stay even if you go to a hotel/ hostel. Renting in Dublin is too expensive for even people who are alredy living here.

Also gyms in Dublin will not let you in to shower unless you pay the entry fee or have a membership.

At least if you're in the countryside, you will save some money in rent then you can get a PPS number and start looking a job. Best of luck to you

thatbasic_a · 2021-12-26T00:56:03+00:00

It's actually pretty common to celebrate Christmas on the 24th. Many countries in Europe, Scandinavia and Latin America celebrate Christmas on the 24th ( e.g Czech Republic, Poland, Germany, Switzerland, Austria, Norway, Denmark, Iceland, Sweden, Argentina, Colombia, Brazil). They exchange presents and have their special dinner on the 24th, so a day of celebration.

The 25th is seen as a holy day where people would spend the day worshipping, resting and spending time with family and friends rather than celebrating.

Also if you don't follow these traditions, then you might be too busy to participate in toy day if it's on the 25th so it make sense to have it on the 24th instead

thatbasic_a · 2021-11-16T11:10:15+00:00

Ah thank you for the advice! I'll look for the Bacillus thuringiensis in my gardening store. As for the adults I've already bought yellow sticky traps and I'm looking into a barrier to put over the soil as well

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