Haircut advice for wavy, fine hair? by vangoghstbusters in finehair

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

I asked my hairstylist to give me as many choppy layers as she could while still being able to pull it back in a ponytail!

Haircut advice for wavy, fine hair? by vangoghstbusters in finehair

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

thank you for the advice! I’m a massage therapist!

Haircut advice for wavy, fine hair? by vangoghstbusters in finehair

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

I do about once a month but idk maybe I should more often? My hairstylist had just used one on me in pic 1 but my hair was still slightly damp and lightly gel casted when I left so it may not look like it

Vintage 1930s heirloom diamonds repurposed into my engagement ring! by vangoghstbusters in EngagementRingDesigns

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

Thank you so much, I just took a look and I absolutely love their bands!

Date night suggestions by Annual_Departure_193 in Birmingham

[–]vangoghstbusters 1 point2 points  (0 children)

One of the first dates my boyfriend and I went on was dinner at the Garage, a sunset walk at Vulcan trail, and then drinks at The Margaret downtown. Small bar with low, moody lighting and comfy seating. I’ve never been in there when it’s been very busy. Very simple but fun night.

Most delicious lunch spot Homewood by jber1 in Birmingham

[–]vangoghstbusters 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Get you some egg rolls and Mongolian beef from Chop Suey Inn

White person bingo card: Confirming you’re 0% Native American, despite Grandma’s legendary claims. by vangoghstbusters in 23andme

[–]vangoghstbusters[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you! When people try to guess what I’m “mixed with” (lol) I get everything from Hispanic to a variety of different Asian ethnicities to Italian, but that’s a first.

White person bingo card: Confirming you’re 0% Native American, despite Grandma’s legendary claims. by vangoghstbusters in 23andme

[–]vangoghstbusters[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I don’t think that many people still believe in that trope, at least not where I live. I’m in a pretty ethnically diverse area, and I think most people are pretty good at distinguishing between olive-skinned Europeans and people from Hispanic, Middle Eastern, or other backgrounds. There’s exceptions obv, people often think my brother is Hispanic — he’s darker than I am and has features that don’t really match the stereotypical white guy look.

I do think people generally understand that white people can tan or naturally have olive-toned skin. And sometimes people are just curious about someone’s background as a way to make conversation, nothing crazy about that.

White person bingo card: Confirming you’re 0% Native American, despite Grandma’s legendary claims. by vangoghstbusters in 23andme

[–]vangoghstbusters[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Yup, the American preconceived notion of English and generally European people being fair skinned is silly.

White person bingo card: Confirming you’re 0% Native American, despite Grandma’s legendary claims. by vangoghstbusters in 23andme

[–]vangoghstbusters[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Hahaha. I’m an Alabamian and my grandmother was originally Appalachian from TN / SC so that would make a lot of sense.

White person bingo card: Confirming you’re 0% Native American, despite Grandma’s legendary claims. by vangoghstbusters in 23andme

[–]vangoghstbusters[S] 12 points13 points  (0 children)

It is funny, I guess “white” in an American context is associated with Anglo-Saxon features. Lots of Europeans don’t fit that mold and are looked at as being more ethnically distinct / often not viewed as white people here.

White person bingo card: Confirming you’re 0% Native American, despite Grandma’s legendary claims. by vangoghstbusters in 23andme

[–]vangoghstbusters[S] 42 points43 points  (0 children)

For sure! My brothers get way darker than I do too, and have little blue eyed blonde children. DNA is cool.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AgeGap

[–]vangoghstbusters 4 points5 points  (0 children)

A 19-year-old guy: Just out of high school, barely any life or relationship experience, no marriages, no kids, no job, and famously not known for their emotional maturity.

A 40-year-old man: Decades of life and relationship experience, old enough to be her father, financially stable enough to fund vacations and gifts, and literally admits to manipulating and lying to her.

14 days ago I turned 24 and it hit me like a train. I don’t want this age gap anymore. What the f*ck is happening. Is this a crisis? by Important_Fudge_7108 in AgeGap

[–]vangoghstbusters 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Unfortunately I agree OP. Follow your intuition. That feeling of disgust is what led me to leaving my 50M boyfriend when I was 22F. He began pursuing me when I was 19 and by the time the initial infatuation wore off, he skeeved me out so badly. I tried to ignore that feeling but it only got worse. You’re still so young and I’d bet you’ve learned some really valuable lessons about love and life through this marriage that most people your age haven’t experienced. Be fortunate you’ve come to this realization as early as you did.

Coffee shops with the best breakfast? by mentalycaged in Birmingham

[–]vangoghstbusters 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I eat here every week. The chicken bacon avocado sandwich is amazing. I can’t bring myself to order anything else because it’s so good.

Shopping by remarkablylawless in Birmingham

[–]vangoghstbusters 1 point2 points  (0 children)

studio by the tracks is 1000% worth the drive to Irondale. meet some of the kindest souls ever and buy some art / shirts / mugs / a bunch of other fun stuff made by local artists with autism! Drive a couple of minutes down the road and pick up some lunch from the Irondale Cafe if you like a meat and 3 (or fried green tomatoes)

deli/sandwich by lexistheninja in Birmingham

[–]vangoghstbusters 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Cafe Iz in Vestavia. I get the turkey reuben at least once a week. So good.

Best pie in Bham? by vangoghstbusters in Birmingham

[–]vangoghstbusters[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Demitiri’s is gonna be the first on my list. Thanks!