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Posted 2 years ago
I've chewed raw ginger before, or mashed it up in some seltzer when I'm feeling nauseous. Ginger candy is also really helpful, of course.
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Posted 2 years ago
@Totalanimefan: I hope your flight went well and you enjoy your trip!
Posted in ┤▒├ Wild's Wacky Wilderness of Weird
Posted 2 years ago
Ah, that's a popular resolution to have around this time, losing weight and being healthier.
Posted in A Giveaway for Your Common Needs - Come hangout with us!
Posted 2 years ago
@Totalanimefan: I don't know if it's the same for everyone, but I noticed that I get some strange dreams when I use a sleep aid. The ones that I have used recently with the melatonin are from Zzzquil.
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Posted 2 years ago
I thought that melatonin stuff was a joke but I recently tried some gummy version and I no longer believe it's a joke. It's wild how that stuff can just knock you out! I have trouble sleeping when I'm studying because I get anxious--it's just the effect of the subject matter. As much as I appreciate being able to be knocked out, I don't really find the vivid dreams conducive to rest.
I mean, the dreams are just bonkers.
I mean, the dreams are just bonkers.
Posted in ┤▒├ Wild's Wacky Wilderness of Weird
Posted 2 years ago
@Wildfire: I'm not sure how the neighbors feel about trees, but they're not so bad. Plus, they can give some great shade on the street if someone parks their car there. Even better if it was able to shade the driveway or the front window of the living room. I walked in once this summer and gasped at how oven-like it was.
It'll probably take a little time to see what's native for the area. One of the neighbors has a wisteria that is choking out two of the nearby trees. As admittedly pretty as the flowers are for the short period, it's too bad that his two trees won't be around forever because of how entangled it is. It drives my partner crazy because the wisteria is finding its way around the fence.
Just looking now, the claim is that Little Bluestem is native to the area. I like ornamental grasses, so this could be a good fit!
It'll probably take a little time to see what's native for the area. One of the neighbors has a wisteria that is choking out two of the nearby trees. As admittedly pretty as the flowers are for the short period, it's too bad that his two trees won't be around forever because of how entangled it is. It drives my partner crazy because the wisteria is finding its way around the fence.
Just looking now, the claim is that Little Bluestem is native to the area. I like ornamental grasses, so this could be a good fit!
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Posted 2 years ago
@Totalanimefan: Yeah, it's just bonkers to me how expensive parking can be. Especially when they don't guarantee anything for your vehicle if you do happen to park it at the airport. I paid to park my car at a hotel lot once, and my car had been broken into but at least they were nice about it. They found a little compartment I never knew I had, didn't break the windows, and closed the door after. I never keep anything in my car, so it would be easy to honestly believe it was one of those cars set up to catch thieves.
Also, it was manual, so that thing wasn't going anywhere, hahaha!
I think the most expensive Uber I've ever head of was $200+ that a classmate paid for. I think part of it was out of spite to everyone else, and the other part was necessity because no one was really willing to put up with her long enough to do a favor.
The taxis here aren't too bad; some have a flat rate for going to and from the airport (usually around $40). On my first trip here, this guy gave me a scenic view and drove past a few areas to hang out. My partner told me that's how you get kidnapped and I just figured that I lived a good life.
Also, it was manual, so that thing wasn't going anywhere, hahaha!
I think the most expensive Uber I've ever head of was $200+ that a classmate paid for. I think part of it was out of spite to everyone else, and the other part was necessity because no one was really willing to put up with her long enough to do a favor.
The taxis here aren't too bad; some have a flat rate for going to and from the airport (usually around $40). On my first trip here, this guy gave me a scenic view and drove past a few areas to hang out. My partner told me that's how you get kidnapped and I just figured that I lived a good life.
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Posted 2 years ago
@Totalanimefan: That wait time had me gasp, haha. It seems I've become a little more accustomed to not waiting in the area than I would have normally admitted.
The airport here is maybe anywhere between a 25min to a 1hr drive. It kind of just depends on traffic, but usually we aim for spending about 30-40 minutes for the drive there. Back where I grew up, the airport was only 15 minutes away so you could really fly by the seat of your pants! Of course, all flights were red eye and it was about 5/6 hours to get anywhere.
The most inconvenient airport for me was Portland (PDX). I was in Salem at the time, about an hour away, and it was just a nightmare if you had to fly out because it meant procuring a very expensive ride, driving yourself an hoping your car would be there when you got back, relying on the good graces of a friend, or taking a shuttle. The shuttle wasn't too bad, but it wasn't always super convenient.
The airport here is maybe anywhere between a 25min to a 1hr drive. It kind of just depends on traffic, but usually we aim for spending about 30-40 minutes for the drive there. Back where I grew up, the airport was only 15 minutes away so you could really fly by the seat of your pants! Of course, all flights were red eye and it was about 5/6 hours to get anywhere.
The most inconvenient airport for me was Portland (PDX). I was in Salem at the time, about an hour away, and it was just a nightmare if you had to fly out because it meant procuring a very expensive ride, driving yourself an hoping your car would be there when you got back, relying on the good graces of a friend, or taking a shuttle. The shuttle wasn't too bad, but it wasn't always super convenient.
Posted in ┤▒├ Wild's Wacky Wilderness of Weird
Posted 2 years ago
@Wildfire: Ohh, that amaranth is really beautiful! I've definitely seen it somewhere in this neighborhood. I especially like those bold colors!
I suggested a tree once, to help shade the house and keep it cool in the summer, but my partner was adamantly against it because they didn't want to deal with leaves. I guess they'll just have to deal with a high a/c bill instead, huehuuuu.
I'm afraid I'm not terribly familiar with what would be considered normal in gardening for the area. I can guess that a cactus belongs in hotter places, and the more leafy and bush-like plants for areas that are more moist. I've seen tulips, lilies, and rose bushes, but I can't name much beyond that. I saw a garden once that had a few rows of lavender and it was a delight just walking by the house.
I suggested a tree once, to help shade the house and keep it cool in the summer, but my partner was adamantly against it because they didn't want to deal with leaves. I guess they'll just have to deal with a high a/c bill instead, huehuuuu.
I'm afraid I'm not terribly familiar with what would be considered normal in gardening for the area. I can guess that a cactus belongs in hotter places, and the more leafy and bush-like plants for areas that are more moist. I've seen tulips, lilies, and rose bushes, but I can't name much beyond that. I saw a garden once that had a few rows of lavender and it was a delight just walking by the house.
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Posted 2 years ago
@Totalanimefan: Mostly the flights were red-eye, and they were an awkward length of about 5 hours. Between time navigating the airport and then actually being on board, you just never manage to get genuine rest.
I thought getting an appointment here would be difficult, but it was surprisingly easy for me. I just booked an appointment online and then had to show proof of an appointment at the door. It's a spacious room, lots of seating, but they did me so dirty on the ID photo, lol.
I thought getting an appointment here would be difficult, but it was surprisingly easy for me. I just booked an appointment online and then had to show proof of an appointment at the door. It's a spacious room, lots of seating, but they did me so dirty on the ID photo, lol.
Posted in ┤▒├ Wild's Wacky Wilderness of Weird
Posted 2 years ago
@Wildfire: haha, That's very true!
I've seen some really pretty combinations in front of houses and businesses. I would love to try it one day, but I also understand that I won't always have this kind of time for upkeep. One of the prettiest combinations I saw was something like wheat or pampas grass that stood tall in front of a house like a privacy screen. But I also love all the hydrangea that are around Washington; I've always thought it was very romantic.
An herb garden would be so nice!
I've seen some really pretty combinations in front of houses and businesses. I would love to try it one day, but I also understand that I won't always have this kind of time for upkeep. One of the prettiest combinations I saw was something like wheat or pampas grass that stood tall in front of a house like a privacy screen. But I also love all the hydrangea that are around Washington; I've always thought it was very romantic.
An herb garden would be so nice!
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Posted 2 years ago
@Totalanimefan: Oh definitely, it's not a great feeling. My partner can sleep anywhere, so I'm envious of that ability. It was easier with some CBD, but I still found that I wasn't really getting a restful sleep on the plane so I just stopped trying. Even so, I'm not all that broken up about it because my flights have never been that long.
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I'm afraid I just lost it while packing from the hotel. It wasn't too much of a deal, but I forget how all the border guards on the U.S. side have some kind of little man complex. The worst part of it all was really just having to go to a DMV again.
I definitely enjoyed the house and pet sitting when I was in school. It was a fun way to try out different snacks, but also to experience having a pet for a little bit. Some of my clients were kind of funny about how their pets were depressed when the owners came back and I was gone!
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I'm afraid I just lost it while packing from the hotel. It wasn't too much of a deal, but I forget how all the border guards on the U.S. side have some kind of little man complex. The worst part of it all was really just having to go to a DMV again.
I definitely enjoyed the house and pet sitting when I was in school. It was a fun way to try out different snacks, but also to experience having a pet for a little bit. Some of my clients were kind of funny about how their pets were depressed when the owners came back and I was gone!
Posted in ┤▒├ Wild's Wacky Wilderness of Weird
Posted 2 years ago
It takes a lot of time and dedication to upkeep a garden, or even just a few small plants in front of the house. Sometimes those buggers can really be resilient! I don't recall the name of the bush, but there was one in my childhood home that was used as a barrier between the houses and you just couldn't get rid of it no matter how hard you naturally tried.
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Posted 2 years ago
@Totalanimefan: That's fair. It becomes a lot more difficult when you have pets or it's a long trip and you want someone to watch the house for a bit. I used to be on call for a client to house-sit their plants when they left town. It was pretty nice because I was closer to school and it was a great way to have my own space.
I lost my ID once when I was in Canada, and I had the worst allergies of my life at the time. It was not a good look to try and explain.
How lucky that you can sleep on flights! I have tried so often but I'm just not comfortable enough and end up kind of going into a sort of 'standby' mode where I'm zoned out for hours but not really sleeping and not really there.
I lost my ID once when I was in Canada, and I had the worst allergies of my life at the time. It was not a good look to try and explain.
How lucky that you can sleep on flights! I have tried so often but I'm just not comfortable enough and end up kind of going into a sort of 'standby' mode where I'm zoned out for hours but not really sleeping and not really there.