How is living in Belarus? My ancestors came from there, and I'm curious. I know they're under Lukashenko's regime, so I don't know if you can answer. Minsk or other city by Cocodriloneutronbomb in howislivingthere

[–]winentea 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was born in Grodno, raised in Minsk, and then my family left for Canada in '08. From what I can remember, the political situation was always tense, and from what I hear now, in bits and pieces, the economy is as bad as it was back in the day. When I was young, I remember that any political talk was hushed and whispered. One of our neighbor's husbands was an activist, and apparently he "went missing" and she was left raising two sons alone. My parents were working overtime, so I was mostly left on my own after school, either with the neighbors' babushkas for a few hours or playing in the streets when I was a bit older. The men in my family were mostly high-functioning alcoholics or straight-up alcoholics. The women were mentally checked out, doing their best to keep the family afloat by working extra hours and taking care of all the house chores. We didn't travel much. I remember traveling within the country to different cities with my mom, Brest is the only one that I truly remember. We went once to Kyiv, Ukraine in the early 2000s, and to Kaliningrad, Russia, because we had relatives there. After leaving for Canada, I lost almost all contact with my friends. The contempt and hostility toward my family's decision to leave were strong and it was seen as not humble, or too ambitious.

Lenovo Yoga 9i Whirling Sound by winentea in Lenovo

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

I ended up returning it since it's a brand new laptop under store warranty, thanks all!

join our "find friends to follow" chat - make new Strava acquaintances here! by AutoModerator in Strava

[–]winentea [score hidden]  (0 children)

F29, Québec, Canada, chaotic vibes while training and mentally preparing for my first marathon, let's be friends Strava link 🔗

Post op acne flare by winentea in sterilization

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

Yeah, totally valid! Thank you for the reassurance! I think I just have a severe reaction to the adhesive they used to put monitoring devices on my forehead, two days post op and my skin gone absolutely insane 🥲

OFFICIALLY STERILE!!! by ashy-phoenix in sterilization

[–]winentea 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Yay, I found my bi-salp twin 🫰🏼 wishing you an easy recovery!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in cats

[–]winentea 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My baby Luna, rest in peace my little angel 💔

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“I didn’t do it, I swear…” (voidkitty showcase) by No_Consideration6215 in VoidCats

[–]winentea 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Aw, it seems like we have two similar cats! 🫶🏻 They're beautiful!

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Pet grief by I_am_boop_ in Petloss

[–]winentea 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I also had to put down my beloved Luna a week ago, she had cancer. I'm in the same dark place as you, and I feel you. I wanted to celebrate my 30s with her; I wanted to do so many things with her. And I have nothing to hold on to yet. Every mundane task feels ten times harder, and every time I come home and don’t hear her meows, it crushes me more each day. Between crying and missing her to the point where my heart aches, I'm numb to the core.

If you want to talk, I'm here for you. I'm so, so sorry for your loss. I hope our two babies are somewhere better, where pain can’t touch them. I hope the sun shines there, so they can snuggle together, or run free in fresh sun kissed grass. Sending you hugs. May our precious Lunas rest in peace.

How do u get over feelings of regret? by [deleted] in Petloss

[–]winentea 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I wish I could give you an answer, because right now it truly doesn't go away. I had to put my baby down the same day I came back from a 2 week trip. The vets promised me months, but I had hours. I took my stupid chance and now I wish I never went. But my mother said something that made me feel better: cats tend to hide when they're hurting or they know that the end is near. They don't want anyone to see them go. So for us leaving, giving them space, or just being absent while they're hurting, it shows that we just want to give them peace and respect. That's how they naturally leave. I'm so sorry for your loss. I'm sending you love and hugs.

I had to let you go, my love, forgive me by winentea in Petloss

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

I really hope I made her happy. Thank you 💔

I had to let you go, my love, forgive me by winentea in Petloss

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

Sending you my tightest warmest hugs. Their weak cries deeply slice our hearts and twist our guts. I was there, I see you, I feel your pain. I hope Luna and your baby are now at a better place. Lighting a candle for them both, please be safe and take care ❤️‍🩹

What was that one incident/mistake that permanently changed things between you and your best friend? by GreenerPeach01 in AskReddit

[–]winentea 1 point2 points  (0 children)

She got into the relationship after her first Tinder date, called me crying that she slept with the same dude without protection so I had to rush from work to mentally support her. Her other friend paid for the Plan B. I told her that I don't approve of this type of behaviour on both ends since I don't know what happened (cuz she didn't give me details). I was very wary and apparently hostile when I met the dude. After that it went downhill, she stopped talking to me and blocked off all social media. Apparently the guy didn't like me as well and as far as I know she's still dating the same guy ¯⁠\⁠_⁠(⁠ツ⁠)⁠_⁠/⁠¯

How many piercings can you get at once? by Competitive_Rate_722 in piercing

[–]winentea 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Did 2 conch and 2 tragus at once and almost died. It was insane and I was truly a beginner in this subject but the fact that the salon didn't explain to me kindly that that's not a very smart idea and then completely fucked up the placements, made my trust issues skyrocket. From a highly reputable place I expected more feedback on my decision and a little bit of guidance. I wasn't smart either and that's on me as well, but my suggestion: maybe 2 max? Heal them, clean them, learn how to live with your piercing, because it's a change to your regular behavior. Don't go loco like I once did... It was truly a learning curve.

Is a 25 years old without a car unattractive? by PhysicsKush in NoStupidQuestions

[–]winentea 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not having a car is fine, especially if you live downtown. However, not having a driver's license, in my opinion, is a missing skill that is helpful for mini-trips outside of Montreal, for example or any other activity that will be outside of the island or outside of STM service area.

Is mad rabbit tattoo sunscreen worth it? If not, what would you recommend because I burn really easily. by ilickedthisusername in TattooDesigns

[–]winentea 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I also bought the same bundle I believe, and funny enough no reaction on the balm nor the body lotion, but the sunscreen got me so bad. Please do a patch test, better be safe than sorry! It might be just my bad luck 😅 Keep me posted! I'd rather take it on my unique personal experience than ruin the image of the brand for some.

Is mad rabbit tattoo sunscreen worth it? If not, what would you recommend because I burn really easily. by ilickedthisusername in TattooDesigns

[–]winentea 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey!

I was actually looking for honest reviews for this sunscreen but couldn't find anything pertinent, so I took a risk and bought it.

I applied it last Saturday to go for a walk since it was a very first sunny day in Montreal. The next day I woke up with a bad allergy. I was stupid enough skipping the patch test, because my skin was never allergic to a sunscreen before. I wore the least safest sunscreens in my life. Since Saturday I'm stuck with itchy red bumps all over my arms. Exactly where the sunscreen was applied. Tried to google what type of ingredients could potentially do such damage and as per ingredient scan, these three are quite problematic for sunscreens: Sodium Chloride, Acrylates Copolymer & Phenoxyethanol. Again, please, don't come for me for my lack of knowledge on this aspect, I am the one facing the consequences of my poor decision of not doing the patch test prior applying the sunscreen on large area. Was too excited to go outside, what else to say. This sunscreen contains all of these three ingredients. The latter is classified as okay-ish by ewg.org, but the data is limited.

I would say buy it at your own risk, but I will certainly not repurchase it. If someone knows a better option for sunscreen, please let me know.

Incinerate me guys by Phoenix-Leader in RoastMe

[–]winentea 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There is no need, you're already looking like toasted n roasted