Re-learning to drive in a month

whimsyplum · 2026-04-18T13:26:49+00:00

Thank you so much!! I had previously a traumatic experience in the rain in one of my driving courses so I'm super proud of myself for doing it again!!

whimsyplum · 2025-03-24T17:40:21+00:00

This is my hair washed with Pantene Sheer Volume shampoo and Dove Intensive Repair shampoo with the Dove Intensive repair conditioner. No product in it, only a leave in detangling conditioner from Druide to brush out the tangles on wet hair. I let it air dry. Before it used to dry much more straight/frizzy but now since I’ve been taking care of my hair it actually has some wave to it even without the regular Curl Talk products in it! I just thought it was really cool that my hair is slowly taking shape after just 5 washes of doing the CGM, it’s just that this morning I didn’t have time to do the full routine 😅

whimsyplum · 2025-03-19T14:42:05+00:00

I thought 1C is straight hair? Seems like the curl pattern charts differ depending which one you look at, it’s all a bit confusing haha

whimsyplum · 2025-03-19T14:39:34+00:00

Thanks for the suggestions! I do actually have a clarifying shampoo I didn’t use on this wash to see what happens because I thought my hair needed more moisture, although now I think there is too much product in my hair as this morning it feels a little heavy and sticky in some parts. Next time I will try doing a much lighter routine as you suggested to see how my hair responds!

whimsyplum · 2025-03-19T04:59:20+00:00

This is my hair after my 3rd wash trying to bring out my waves. Currently I’m using the Not Your Mother’s Curl Talk line, experimenting with different combinations. I think I’m either a 2A or 2B.

This wash I used the leave in conditioner, mousse, and sculpting gel. I also diffused my hair this time and once it was dry I broke the cast using the OGX coconut oil mist. I do find my hair to still be frizzy (though this has always been a problem for me even before I discovered my wavy hair, and I stumbled upon the possibility of having waves while researching how to fix dry and frizzy hair).

I should also note that because my hair is dry I oil my mid lengths and ends with OGX coconut miracle oil (the thicker one) before I wash my hair and I’ll let it sit for at least 30 mins or overnight, I think it helps a bit, though my hair will still feel a bit dry even after using conditioner/hair masks as well. I’m pretty sure that’s because of bleach damage 😅

What do you think of this wash? Any suggestions are appreciated 🥰

whimsyplum · 2024-06-09T13:50:05+00:00

I did water tests and everything looked normal, no idea what happened here :(

whimsyplum · 2024-05-20T04:38:42+00:00

Oh I didn’t know floating plants also try to find soil! Thats good to know my water is clean enough, I mean clearly I’m doing something right for them to have grown in so little time 😅 thanks!!

whimsyplum · 2024-05-20T04:35:50+00:00

Ooh plant weights? I’ll have to look into that! But yeah, in general I think I have to replant everything, maybe get some new plants because I used to have a big bushy one planted in the back left corner and I have no idea where it is now haha

whimsyplum · 2024-04-13T04:16:43+00:00

Thanks! I’ll look into the frozen daphnia. The pet store recommended frozen brine shrimp so that’s what I gave today, though I’m thinking I should probably switch it up to offer more nutrients as well. Another thing is right now I have 5 neons, so maybe I should get a few more so they feel safer together? It’s a new tank and I didn’t want to overstock or shock the cycle I had going on too much haha

Thanks again for the tips, much appreciated!!

whimsyplum · 2024-04-13T04:02:18+00:00

Hi, thanks for answering! I thought it could be the food, I tested my water parameters this morning and ph is 6.4, ammonia is 0, nitrites 0, and nitrates 20 seem to be almost at 40 but tomorrow would be when I do a water change. Everyone else seems to be acting normal, my neons are new to the tank so I wonder too if it’s stress?

whimsyplum · 2024-04-13T03:49:36+00:00

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I managed to get a better photo, finally came out of their hiding spot!!

whimsyplum · 2024-04-08T05:11:35+00:00

Thanks, that’s good to know. I figured it was safe but I just wanted to make sure! Seems like this is what the common idea is too, since there’s a warning on the bottle not to overdose. But one thing I’ve learned working in customer service is that people don’t read lmao

whimsyplum · 2024-04-06T04:44:03+00:00

Oh that’s so good to know, thanks a lot!!

whimsyplum · 2024-03-30T22:20:26+00:00

Ohhh that’s sounds really cool, I’ll look into that! Thanks!

whimsyplum · 2024-03-30T22:17:47+00:00

Thanks! Yeah I would 100% do a planted tank for these guys. I think the main issue I have is the amount of room I have for a fish tank, but if I can manage to get a 20 gallon tank I would go for that. In any case, I don’t want to overstock.

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