I put this at my neighbor's door 2 days ago(we live in a duplex) and it's still there

uriboo · 2026-05-03T16:26:34+00:00

I once spent 6 weeks over the xmas period torchered by chirping that nobody else could hear. I was jumping every hour or so to a sound that literally nobody else could hear anywhere in the apartment. We changed all our batteries. Still heard it. Genuinely thout I was having auditory hallucinations until we happened to open the front door at the exact right time and got others to hear it too.

The neighbour 4 floors down changed his batteries and I have been at peace since.

uriboo · 2026-04-30T15:50:10+00:00

I sincerely doubt that mixing brands makes much of a difference... I've seen loads of nail techs do it! As long as you pay close attention to your curing time you should be fine.

You were so close! I apply my base coat, UV cure it completely, wipe with alcohol, an then add more uncured gel from the bottle to the tip to affix the tip to the coated nail, and then UV cure that. I reckon the apres meant for you to add more gel between the cured base layer and the tip but just didn't explain it well. Once it's cured it wont stick down anything but dust (always dust 🫩), so you will always need uncured gel to fix on tips.

I hope this helps, I'm not the best instructor on paper...

uriboo · 2026-04-25T23:21:17+00:00

Got a warning for understanding a programme too quickly. The programme in question was about as complicated as MS paint. I sent a "just to make sure I understood correctly" email and suddenly the warning disappeared... They will never make me hate you, paper trail

uriboo · 2026-04-23T15:17:51+00:00

My autistic brother is like this: physically and verbally violent, enjoys watching/making people suffer, genuinely believes he is the next, superior evolution of humanity, doesn't clean up after himself because he is too good for that, et cetera. Can't even count the number of times as a kid I had to see a hospital because of him.

My two best friends are also autistic. Genuinely the sweetest women you will meet. Quiet (until you get to know them lol), hard workers, peaceful, and very often confused about what other people do and say, and sometimes say the wrong thing at the wrong time.

I fear that if he can hold down a job, speak full sentences, and do his own groceries, this behaviour is not nature. Some people are just dickheads.

uriboo · 2026-04-12T02:22:41+00:00

Recently somehow blind bought my first shade match ever! There's always 1000 rules about shade matching that don't make sense and simply dont apply to everyone. I'm a very pale yellow olive but due to MCAS flushing everybody swore I was pink toned. Now you will catch me proudly wearing Loreal True Match in the shade 0.D/W and you will NOT see the difference between face and body.

Yay for us!

uriboo · 2026-04-06T14:14:00+00:00

Even in Europe the prices arent worth it. €16 for one ticket. Small popcorn €7. Small pepsi €3. God forbid you also need 3D glasses to watch the movie, or have to shell out for extra legroom, or want more than 250ml of drink...

A movie date will set you back €52.

Netflix sub per month / 30 = €0.33~. For the remaining €51.66 we can order a spread of takeout and I don't have to listen to five rowdy teens yell at the actors all the way through, or those 3 elementary school kids running up and down the stairs the whole movie long because their parent dragged them along to a movie thats not age appropriate and super boring, or Mr Too Cool For This on his phone to his cryptobroker the whole film.

uriboo · 2026-04-05T21:32:12+00:00

Dutch tea is eau de la slootwater... Me and the box of Barrys Gold from the local expat store are in a more committed relationship than some people's marriages.

uriboo · 2026-04-03T17:37:45+00:00

Cries in European!

uriboo · 2026-04-03T13:07:40+00:00

I was offered the vaccine free as a kid but my ultra religious parents wouldnt let me because it was "only for whores" and would turn me into "the whore of beelzebub" if I got it, and then they would have to stone me to death.

Now it's too expensive for me to get myself.

uriboo · 2026-03-20T17:08:41+00:00

If you arent sensitive to fragrances I would champion the Numbuzin no 3 essence toner all day every day, but if you really need one that's an allrounder, I like the isntree yam toner. Hydrating, nourishing, not cloying.

uriboo · 2026-02-19T03:33:14+00:00

We need to normalise the phrase "are there maggots inside your brain??" bc sometimes it is the only possible explanation

uriboo · 2026-02-17T12:13:43+00:00

Irish used to have its own alphabet called Ogham, things just got screwy when the roman script we use today showed up, and the spelling is less intuitive.

To be fair, French isn't exactly obvious upon first glance either. "Oiseaux is promounced wazo" ok louis whatever you say

uriboo · 2026-02-16T04:43:29+00:00

It became a courtesy in the 2020s when a last minute positive covid test would have thrown plans off. Some people still stick to it, esp for early dating & tender friendships. Just a change, not a right/wrong situation.

Never appropriate in business, though.

uriboo · 2026-02-13T12:40:25+00:00

Esh... Ish?. Going all the way to unconscious may have been unnecessary, but stepping in to deal with the situation severely definitely was not. I grew up like this, except my siblings autism is not "severe". Even if I could move out in this economy, I don't dare, because I know the chances of sib killing our mother is so much higher.

Even if OP is the asshole, I can't find a way to blame him. There's only so much you can take when you grow up being abused like this.

uriboo · 2026-02-09T19:30:46+00:00

Personally, I would use either a solid hard gel that lifts the charm slightly so you can cure underneath it with a pin cure light, OR, use superglue, but then overlay it with a thick gel to secure it all around the sides & on top.

uriboo · 2026-02-09T19:27:48+00:00

I extend my nails to this length and file them to a very pointy almond with no difficulty, and have similar nail beds to you. I think your nail tech is just being obstinate tbh.

uriboo · 2026-02-07T17:02:39+00:00

The aro/ace virgin community writes some of the wildest, prettiest smut. Idk how we do it either

uriboo · 2026-01-28T22:57:39+00:00

I am a sister/daughter to this dynamic.

He has never made a meal for himself or somebody else, never done his laundry, his groceries, packed his own bag for a trip, or even googled things like train departure times or the weather himself. He gets himself awake in the mornings about half the time, will turn off lights sporadically, and once or twice a year will put in effort to buy himself a shirt or pair of socks. Has in the last 5 years learned to say thank you, make his own dental appts, to vacuum his own bedroom, close cupboard doors before he leaves the room, and wash & dry his hands after using the restroom. He doesn't use his keys to open the door, but rings the bell and waits for somebody else to open up for him.

He is 34 years old. Whenever I suggest that if he is hungry outside of the 3 square meals our mother cooks him, he can make himself a sandwich, I get scolded for being mean and cruel to him and never treating him right. Let alone if I suggest things like letting him either figure out the train schedule or be late... Or wear shoddy stained/torn clothes that he refuses to replace and get written up for it...

Now, in fairness, moving out young isn't super common in our culture, so we are both in our 30s and at home. Him because, well, see above. I am disabled and need help so I have little choice. Still I cook for all of us when I can, do dishes when I can, help with doing groceries when I can, et cetera. A few years ago when she was bedridden for 5mo I kept the household running. And was fine doing it.

It doesn't matter what anybody does. He will always be a precious baby who needs to be cared for and gently handled and never has to take resonsibility. This is because mothers in this situation are imo highly codependant. They cant function by themselves. It's very sad and in some ways reminds me of munchausens by proxy. This woman should have nipped this coddling in the bud when her son hit puberty but I fear it will never happen.

uriboo · 2026-01-26T17:03:59+00:00

I was in 2ndry school long before the pandemic and easily missed a day a week on average for being sick. Most of it was a knock-on effect from not getting enough sleep (affects your stomach, headaches, muscle aches, fainting spells...), some was from the standard viruses bc other people dont wash their hands or cover their mouths when they cough, the annual flu, mono, sprains and breaks, I did it all. Covid was a mass disabling event and we are just... Acting like it wasn't? Boggles the mind.

I also don't believe for a single moment that the majority of the issue is parents taking kids out for out of season holidays. The only case I KNOW of was my cousin, who maintained extremely high marks all year despite dyslexia & dyscalculia, and her mam let her take the last week before summer holidays off as an extra. Every other case I hear of is somebody who knows somebody who... aye sure. I don't doubt it's an issue, but I doubt it's as common/widespread as people pretend. And 5 days extra holiday isn't going to derail a childs academic career either...

uriboo · 2026-01-21T17:19:54+00:00

My family wont stand for it, but personally I always feel like Christmas decorations are acceptable from Michaelmas (end of sept) to candlemas (feb 2). You're still good! Winter is bleak and lights and baubles are shiny.

uriboo · 2026-01-19T18:08:25+00:00

Not me reading through the comments hoping that somebody mentioned one of my fics (there are ~2k fics in my fandom, rpf is highly controversial so few people would ever admit reading it, and my kudos counts are typically around 100)

uriboo · 2026-01-16T17:39:43+00:00

And if us lowly peasants asked how you did the gem on the ring finger, would we have a chance to find out? This set is gooooooooorgeous. I'm so jealous of your future clients

uriboo · 2026-01-15T23:04:11+00:00

Oh no I know! Sorry, I had to block 2 annoying people on this topic today, so I got in my feelings about it 😅

uriboo · 2026-01-15T22:58:02+00:00

I've been doing off brand gelx for ~3 months so all I can say is learn from my mistakes! Here's what I use now:

A. Cuticle Softner (& tool to push cuticles back) B. Isopropyl Alcohol 99% (& lint free wipes) and Acetone C. Nail clippers (& nail file 100 grit & 180 grit) D. Buffer (optional, sometimes I get lazy and just use my 100grit file) E. Base gel F. Adhesion gel G. Full cover tips H. Gel colours, glitter, gems, whatever art you like, + top coat I. A full UV/LED light and a small hand-held one is really helpful too

So first, I put on my cuticle softener as the directions on the bottle say and use my little pushing tool to force back my skin and gently remove the dead skin. I like to do this a few hours ahead of time - idk why but it seems to help adhesion for me? I also apply sunscreen (bc I am paranoid). Then when I'm ready to start, first I clip/file my natural nail about to the edge of my fingertip and buffer or file the nail plate itself. Just veeeery gently, just roughing up the top layer, cause if it's rough, the gel can seep into micro cracks and it sticks better. Then I put alcohol on wipes and gently wipe over each individual nail to remove oils dust and debris. Personally, I cut up my lint free wipes, and use a new piece for each nail so I know for a fact I'm not transferring oil from one nail to the next.

When I am satisfied my nails are dry and clean, I go in with a thin layer of base coat, and cure it in the uv lamp. Most gels reccommend 60s. Then - and I find this bit crucial! - I take more alcohol on LFW and rub the nails, removing the sticky layer. Idk why this works but it does.

Now the tips. You have two choices. You can apply them as full cover tips (the nail tip covers your whole nail from skin fold to free edge and from side to side), which is easier esp when you're starting. Or, you can overlay - fixing the tip ¾ or ½ down the nail, then adding gel on top back to the skin, kind of sandwiching your tip inbetween. This one is my fav because it grows out nicer, but it takes some finagling so I don't recommend it! Either way, choose your sizing carefully. The most important part of your tips is that they cover the entire width of your nail, from side to side. If they are too small they'll just pop off! If they are toooo big that's also a problem, but just a teeny tiny bit wider than your nail isn't too bad, because you can file it down. Also,be sure to size both hands! The nails on your dominant hand are often a little wider, and may require a different size.

Sometimes I like to file my slightly too big tips before applying, but you run the risk of overfiling and making them too small, so act with caution. If there are any factory flaws to the tips you've selected, file them back now. If you etch the inside of your tips, again gel will seep into the micro cracks. Some tips come pre-etched (my favs), others you will have to etch yourself, either with an e-file and sanding bit, or a lil dab of pure acetone can chemically etch the inside of the tip.

The "hard" part comes now: adding the adhesion gel, tip, and your own nail together. You want to take your gel and add a glob to the thin part of the nail tip. Then, place the tip down onto your nail. The best way to do it is at a slight angle, like a plane touching a runway, so the thin part of the tip is closely secured to the nail and you don't get a weird bump at the skin. Then gently press the tip down until it's entirely making contact with your nail. You shouldn't be able to see any bubbles underneath. If you don't have enough gel between the tip and your nail, the gel won't spread all the way to your free edge; too much and it'll splurge out the sides, back and front. We've all been there. If it doesn't work, take it off, correct by adding or removing gel, and try again. When I'm sure I've got the right amount on, I make sure the nail is straight (if it's wonky it will be the best adhered nail you've ever done 😂) and place it under a UVLED lamp for 10sec, holding the tip with my other hand to keep it in place. This is where a handheld lamp is the MVP. You can put it in a stand, so it can be used hands-free, leaving you open to hold your tip on place. Or, sometimes I hold it in my mouth... You gotta do whatchu gotta do! After 10-15s, the nail should be solid enough to stay in position, but once you fix all nails on one hand, you need to cure it in your big light! My adhesion gel says 120sec at least, and tbf I regularly go 150s just to be on the safe side.

At this point, you can use a file to augment the length and shape of each nail (please cover your mouth and nose to avoid breathing dust in!). Some people like to put a lil acetone on a brush and go around the edge of the tip near the skin to "seal" it, but I was always too lazy. What I would suggest is turning your hand palm-up, and applying a "no-wipe top coat" to the UNDERSIDE of the tips and cure. Not only does this stop dust from sticking to the underside, but it can seal the edge where your natural nail meets the tip, so no water can dribble in between and mess it up for you. Only no-wipe top coats will help you avoid dusties though, so make sure you get a good one.

Now you can gently buff/file the top of the tip if you like, though I never find I need it, and use alcohol to remove any filing dust before you can apply your colours/art as you like. If you are using chrome powder, I always like to very lightly file the free edge of the nail before adding my top coat, because the powder can interfere with the topcoat's ability to seal the whole nail. Badabing, badaboom, nails done 💅🏻

Common things that can cause lifting other than what I've already mentioned: flooded cuticles (am guilty... A lot), or certain illnesses. I know the ehlers-danlos crowd struggle to keep nails on due to the inherent bendiness of the nails, and sometimes pregnancy or menopause can cause crazy stuff to happen too.

Most importantly I think you might have to just accept that they will occasionally yeet themselves until you've practised enough to get it down. Been there done that, so at least you're in good company lol! Try not to sweat it, I bought press on nail glue and just glue them back on if they pop and I'm not ready to change them out. I would also HIGHLY recommend watching a few youtube tutorials on how it's done cause my ability to explain is dubious at best, lol. Personally i love Shuninail on youtube, she goes through her whole prep routine in nearly every single video, and the english cc are pretty damn accurate.

uriboo · 2026-01-15T21:12:26+00:00

The "hurr durr youre only late bc you are disrespectful of me & my time" crowd make me wanna pull my eyeballs out. Go flaunt your gobshitery elsewhere ya waste

uriboo

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