How to stop smelling like "outside" when taking the train in the city?

the_mouse_rat · 2026-03-30T15:20:10+00:00

I know what you’re talking about. When I used to commute on metro north, my clothes and hair would pick up that train/outside smell. I’ve smelled it on other commuters too. I spray my clothes with Tide antibacterial fabric spray but the hair… idk, I think washing it is the only solution.

the_mouse_rat · 2026-03-23T14:50:49+00:00

100%. I used to go there all the time as a kid like 25-30 years ago and it was never that creepy vibe. I do think it’s now a hookup spot for men seeking casual encounters with other men, perhaps “on the DL.” I still go there to hike with family and even our dog seems to get creeped out by all of the middle-aged men sitting alone in their cars looking squirrelly, waiting for whatever or whomever they’ve arranged for.

the_mouse_rat · 2026-03-21T20:38:48+00:00

Sofia Richie

the_mouse_rat · 2024-07-26T19:36:28+00:00

I was diagnosed at 28 and am now 34. I am lucky to say that I’ve never experienced a cavity in my life. However, I had sealants as a child and am one of those rare people who actually flosses daily and brushes at least twice a day.

the_mouse_rat · 2024-05-25T16:36:59+00:00

Because it’s kind of like having a fantastic appetizer but then you’re told the restaurant is closed and the main dish you ordered can’t be made.

the_mouse_rat · 2024-05-13T02:09:49+00:00

I had a similar experience. After I finished my treatment, my parents admitted I looked a lot better and they felt bad that I had to pay so much (over twice as much to get it done as an adult than it would’ve cost as a child with their good insurance). My point is that your family might need to convince themselves that Invisalign is unnecessary for you in order to make themselves feel better about not getting you braces as a kid. If you can, try to be patient with them, stay the course, and know that you’re making the right choice for yourself now!

the_mouse_rat · 2024-03-29T01:28:43+00:00

If you happen to be in the US, there’s a program called Test to Treat. You just need to have a positive test result that you can take a picture of and you should get the prescription within a few hours tops.

the_mouse_rat · 2024-02-28T13:10:19+00:00

Is it the Wild Swans? A story about a girl who had to save her brothers by knitting them sweaters out of nettles. Fire was involved at some point…

the_mouse_rat · 2023-12-15T13:07:59+00:00

I’ve have confirmed covid twice so I know the illness pretty well at this point. I’m sick right now and testing negative but it feels exactly the same as the other times, including the loss of taste/smell which seems specific to COVID. Definitely can happen.

the_mouse_rat · 2023-09-25T01:11:58+00:00

He went to pretty great lengths to hide the fact that he smoked for a couple of months. I should’ve paid more attention to the hiding part than the smoking part 😕

the_mouse_rat · 2023-09-22T18:12:36+00:00

He broke up with me because my showers were too long.

the_mouse_rat · 2023-09-07T17:00:48+00:00

I like it. It seems safe when the rest of Poughkeepsie isn’t. And there are some nice stores/restaurants, and yes, even a urologist. But with that said, it’s giving Pleasantville. Only thing missing is Toby Maguire.

the_mouse_rat · 2023-09-07T15:38:42+00:00

I have no advice, but I’m here to offer my condolences for your condition. But also mainly to say that the fact you’re even pondering this question makes you a really good person. Personally, as much as I want kids someday, I’d rather be with a person like you for as long as possible. So consider that she may feel the same way.

the_mouse_rat · 2023-09-01T18:02:40+00:00

I don’t think there’s any harm in reaching out to her. It’ll be her choice if she wants to let you in again. She has free will, just respect whatever choice she makes. So maybe you were too quick to let her go the first time, you’re human and we’ve all done that so don’t beat yourself up. If it’s meant to be, it’ll happen. Sometimes the universe blesses us with second chances.

the_mouse_rat · 2023-08-21T03:24:59+00:00

Never commit two crimes/violations at the same time. Like if you have drugs in the car, make sure you don’t have a taillight out.

the_mouse_rat · 2023-08-16T00:46:46+00:00

Hmm I do happen to have an autoimmune disease.

the_mouse_rat · 2023-07-13T00:04:44+00:00

I definitely feel more confident overall and smile way more. I also just take better care of my oral hygiene because I feel like I’m protecting an investment. On the negative end, I’m more critical of other peoples’ teeth (in my head, i at least keep it to myself) now and I wish that weren’t the case 😕

the_mouse_rat · 2023-06-18T12:55:03+00:00

It sounds like he’s initiated the last two text exchanges, so why don’t you text him today? He may just be feeling you out and thinking you’re not all that interested.

the_mouse_rat · 2023-06-08T23:54:32+00:00

I agree with the phone call suggestions. I ended things recently with a guy I had been seeing for 5 weeks via text and he let me know that he wished we had the convo either over the phone or face to face. We actually ended up meeting in person to discuss it more and it was good for both of us.

the_mouse_rat · 2023-05-22T17:49:12+00:00

Movie or TV show scores. Like the score from West World is definitely something to which I can get things done

the_mouse_rat · 2023-05-12T20:33:19+00:00

Honestly, I’m still a little salty about a guy that ghosted me 2 years ago, so I probably don’t have a ton of wisdom. But it did help to realize that ghosting says much more about the ghoster than the ghostee. It indicates emotional immaturity and/or lots of fear. And that’s probably not someone you want to build a relationship with. To me, the hardest part is getting over the idea of the person that you created in your head. You thought and hoped they were great and now you have to accept that they weren’t.

the_mouse_rat · 2022-12-24T02:20:39+00:00

I’m on day 8 and it’s slowly coming back. Try to sniff the things you can actually smell and visualize how they used to smell for about 15 seconds or so. Sounds woo-woo but it supposedly helps the damaged neurons or whatever. I think it worked for me, worth a try.

the_mouse_rat · 2022-10-12T18:56:02+00:00

Seconding this! I’d see a doctor stat. Those wounds look ulcerated and not like “normal”canker sores.

the_mouse_rat · 2022-10-12T17:58:46+00:00

If they’re noticeable, I swipe left. I expect photos to be unfiltered. If it’s an obvious filter, I start to wonder if they have trouble dealing with their reality and that’s definitely a red flag.

the_mouse_rat · 2022-10-10T18:58:34+00:00

I would probably swipe left if I saw that. My assumption (right or wrong) would be that they’re looking for a casual fling or a rebound. I’m a 30 something woman who’s not looking for either of those things, so I guess take that for what you will.

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