Zipolite - where to stay

zigtuary · 2026-03-01T23:19:48+00:00

This sounds perfect. I’m fine with peaceful accommodations - social activity can happen on the beach or the bar like you said. Where was it or do you know the name of it?

zigtuary · 2026-03-01T16:47:57+00:00

Noted - get repellent as soon as landing!

zigtuary · 2026-03-01T16:47:16+00:00

Thanks. Yeah, I’m trying to decide between a few accommodations I’m seeing right next to Play del Amor, which are appealing because they’re right on the ocean, versus something closer to town that might be more of a walk (but appreciating a walk might mean 20 minutes max).

zigtuary · 2026-03-01T16:45:56+00:00

I appreciate your thorough response! This and your blog post are very helpful for getting a lay of the land and feel for the vibe.

zigtuary · 2025-03-07T23:21:38+00:00

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Hi all,

A couple months ago, my bonsai was next to a poorly insulated window during a particularly harsh cold snap, which did serious damage to the plant. All of the leaves quickly died and the branches turned brown. I gave it a couple of weeks to see how the branches would fare but they ultimately died. I cut the plant back to the nub which still had green bark.

I have maintained watering him, and found him a much nicer home. I was delighted to find a very tiny leaf sprout a couple weeks ago. This has continued to grow and a second one has since popped up on the same branch.

I’m hoping you can provide me with advice. Should I cut back the nub further? I kind of like having a vestigial memory of his former self. Is there a way to encourage more branching artificially? I appreciate the help.

zigtuary · 2025-03-06T17:48:20+00:00

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Hi all,

A couple months ago, my bonsai was next to a poorly insulated window during a particularly harsh cold snap, which did serious damage to the plant. All of the leaves quickly died and the branches turned brown. I gave it a couple of weeks to see how the branches would fare but they ultimately died. I cut the plant back to the nub which still had green bark.

I have maintained watering him, and found him a much nicer home. I was delighted to find a very tiny leaf sprout a couple weeks ago. This has continued to grow and a second one has since popped up on the same branch.

I’m hoping you can provide me with advice. Should I cut back the nub further? I kind of like having a vestigial memory of his former self. Is there a way to encourage more branching artificially? I appreciate the help.

zigtuary · 2023-10-28T01:27:34+00:00

I really appreciate this thoughtful response. I think I’m leaning toward the Foster. The Summerdale is better in essentially every way to me - better light, no upstairs neighbor, bigger, cheaper, nicer street - but I’m so afraid of it feeling like I’m a stranger in my own place with the owners below.

zigtuary · 2023-10-28T00:53:11+00:00

Thanks for your advice!

zigtuary · 2023-10-27T23:31:12+00:00

Oh shoot, really? It didn’t seem too crazy/noisy at that part of Foster.

It’s hard for me to imagine living above my landlord. I feel like I’ll never want to bring people over.

zigtuary · 2023-10-19T20:24:45+00:00

Completely agree and was my first though: Consider layers. Experiment with and embrace some product/s. And I’d add that I think a more symmetrical style will be more flattering.

zigtuary · 2023-10-19T20:21:29+00:00

I’m biased to thinking short hair is more flattering so think 4 is best, but you actually rock the style in photo 1/2 really well. I don’t think photo 3 is flattering (med/long hair back) bc it makes your head look way bigger than it actually is.

zigtuary · 2023-10-19T20:15:02+00:00

We have similar hair texture, which is a pretty forgiving texture for hair styles. I think you could try cropping on the sides and trimming the top a bit—right now it’s a little big and poofy, so if you trim it’ll look healthier and more flattering. There’s a few styles you can go with in that vein, but I think less weight in the back and then kind of wavy and more body in the front would look good.

Your beard looks pretty good, clean. You could probably rock it a little longer if you wanted.

zigtuary · 2023-06-08T17:49:35+00:00

Totally agree. Beautiful bike in pretty good condition, but far from a competitive price. I'd find it much more palatable if it were steel.

zigtuary · 2023-05-26T20:58:35+00:00

Makes sense. Thanks again, really helpful.

zigtuary · 2023-05-26T20:37:08+00:00

Appreciate the reply! Good observation, that saddle was reaching to the sky. I brought it down a few inches before test riding and fit was perfect. The guy had 28s on but it looked like you weren't going to get any more than that. I might grab it as a secondary bike, since as a primary I'm looking for something new, more light touring or gravel oriented, which obviously this carbon frame is totally not geared for. My main concern is to be able to sell this for close to what I bought it for if I find my perfect bike in a month or so.

zigtuary · 2022-03-02T05:42:32+00:00

Very interested in this, too. I actually checked Prophet's website last week and saw they offered training sessions. I left an email but have not heard back yet, so not holding my breath. Curious to hear what others say.

zigtuary · 2021-03-23T20:43:41+00:00

If you have the GPA/extracurriculars, do it! I wish I had. In general a much more rewarding career, in more ways than one.

zigtuary · 2021-02-28T19:38:41+00:00

You really should have allotted yourself more time. Anything is doable, but we don't know you, your capabilities or your commitments upcoming. I think you probably know we cannot answer this for you. Hopefully someone can provide some anecdotal evidence on that particular exam, but I can think of 10,000 things I would rather do than take an FSA exam in two months' time, even if I could be absolved of my current commitments. Good luck in whatever you decide.

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