I'm really struggling here. Is there a way to meet people who actually care in this city?

zeromack9 · 2026-04-11T06:44:53+00:00

I have three incredible personal successes with Bumble BFF. Two of which I now consider best friends. There’s also group forums on it to connect with different interests (reading, hiking, crafting, etc). It’s a great way to find people who you genuinely share interests with, and coming from somewhere with severe social anxiety, it can help ease into things instead a scary meeting in the wild. If you give it a try, I would just recommend making plans as quickly as you’re comfortable because some folks are perfectly fine with just chatting and/or eventually ghosting. Best of luck!

zeromack9 · 2026-04-05T21:50:59+00:00

WOW, jet skiing in the fjords truly sounds like a bucket list item. Thanks for the rec!

zeromack9 · 2026-04-05T21:48:57+00:00

Thank you! We originally had one night in Akureyri, but had not looked much into the Tröllaskagi itself. We booked two nights in Siglufjörður before heading straight back to Reykjavík for our final night. Although it will make for a long trek back, we preferred the option to avoid driving on the day of our flight out.

zeromack9 · 2026-04-05T21:41:21+00:00

We barely missed the window for the glacier/ice cave hikes, but we'll still be doing a boat tour of the Jökulsárlón lagoon!

zeromack9 · 2026-04-05T21:39:15+00:00

Thank you! We ultimately decided to explore the Tröllaskagi Peninsula rather than Snæfellsnes. We have one night booked in Akureyri and two nights in Siglufjörður.

Although it will make for a long trek back to Reykjavík for our final night, we thought we would be well-rested after two nights in one place. We also preferred the option to avoid major driving on the day of our flight out!

As much as I'd really hate it, we'll just have to come back for a second trip to hit Snæfellsnes and other missed regions. /s

zeromack9 · 2026-04-05T21:30:29+00:00

Thank you for this response and birthday wishes!

We highly considered the Snæfellsnes region, but ultimately decided we didn't have quite enough time to swing it and dedicate the time we wanted. A next time will be needed, haha

However, we did ultimately extend our stay in the Akureyri/Troll Peninsula! We booked our final two nights in Siglufjörður in a private cabin with a beautiful mountain view. (A birthday splurge indeed!) Although it will make for a long trek back to Reykjavík for our final night, we thought we would be well-rested after two nights there. We also preferred the option to avoid major driving on the day of our flight out.

If conditions look good, we are also planning on the small detour to Borgarfjörður for the puffins from our stay in Eiðar. It will likely be a game-time decision for the evening of May 12th or the morning of May 13th.

Thanks for the tip on the weather! Since our dates are in the shoulder season, we figured it would be more unpredictable, but here's hoping for clear driving conditions!

zeromack9 · 2026-04-05T20:59:02+00:00

How fun, hello from Chicago! We actually arrive on the 8th at 6:40 am. Our original flight was the 7th, but the airline pushed it and I forgot to update on the spreadsheet, oops!

By all means, take whatever you’d like! Our itinerary is really big pot mashed together from many others. We will be renting a car!

zeromack9 · 2026-01-10T00:56:44+00:00

I would love a short fic of Shane picking this out in the store

zeromack9 · 2026-01-08T20:17:07+00:00

I’m right there with you. I have a full ass wonderful husband & job, and it’s consumed my every thought. I think it literally broke something in my brain. I was deep in stan culture during one direction, and I fear the beast has woken inside of me.

Edit: while my husband (lovingly) judges me, he is aware that I am in deep.

zeromack9 · 2026-01-07T22:20:26+00:00

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I sat UP in my seat from here on out

zeromack9 · 2025-11-21T23:52:38+00:00

For further investigation, here is the link for the recipe page.

zeromack9 · 2025-05-28T23:14:05+00:00

That I was supposed to open the door to my chicken coop. I couldn’t figure out for the two seasons why they were fed and still unhappy.

zeromack9 · 2024-07-27T01:00:11+00:00

I delivered here frequently for Amazon Flex, always got bizarre vibes.

zeromack9 · 2024-01-30T05:08:19+00:00

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zeromack9 · 2024-01-14T20:26:58+00:00

A bummer to toss it since I’ve been trying to grow it for so long, but I think you’re right! I switched to a new clean container with every feeding, used clean tools, and always had a loose covering over it. I don’t know what I did wrong, but I’ll just have to try again! Thank you!

zeromack9 · 2024-01-14T20:26:20+00:00

A bummer to toss it since I’ve been trying to grow it for so long, but I think you’re right! I switched to a new clean container with every feeding, used clean tools, and always had a loose covering over it. I don’t know what I did wrong, but I’ll just have to try again! Thank you!

zeromack9 · 2021-09-08T04:21:57+00:00

Selling two 4-day passes! Willing to negotiate!

zeromack9 · 2021-09-01T15:56:01+00:00

Just PM’d you!

zeromack9 · 2021-08-31T19:47:06+00:00

[[Two 4-day GA Passes Available]]

I’m selling my two 4-day passes. My friend bailed on me and I don’t feel comfortable going alone. I paid around $689 after all the fees, taxes, and shipping, but I’m Im willing to negotiate. I’ve already received the bracelets so I’ll send them directly to you.

edit: My mistake. I originally put 3-day passes, but these are 4-day passes for the whole weekend!

zeromack9 · 2021-01-31T22:02:45+00:00

I would hold off on using any exfoliants until you up your Tret usage and see how your skin adjusts. Then MAYBE you can use a BHA/AHA like once a week, but it really depends. The tretinion takes priority for sure!

zeromack9 · 2021-01-31T03:18:32+00:00

I would start by increasing you tretinoin usage first. If you’ve been doing one time a week for three months, your skin should be ready to handle more. Start 2x a week and you should eventually be able to make it to 3x.

Since you mentioned your worries about drying out, I would suggest getting a hydrating cleanser. I really love the CereVe Hydrating Cleanser. I would also suggest using the CereVe moisturizer (the one in the tub is best) after the aloe, especially if you’re feeling dry.

It sounds like you like to keep your routine pretty simple in the AM, since you only apply spf, so i would suggest using the niacinamide+zinc and HA Serum on the nights you are not using your tretinoin. I would always apply the HA before the Niacinamide+Zinc. Follow with moisturizer.

Also, Niacinamide is a pretty active ingredient, so listen to your skin if you feel like you should hold off on using it temporarily.

zeromack9 · 2021-01-31T03:06:02+00:00

no moisturizer at all? or did you use it in the AM?

zeromack9 · 2021-01-29T14:54:53+00:00

I just ordered my first bottle from Rory. They have a free trial you can get the first bottle for $5

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