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@Purpsy:
Loving the rainbow touches and creating an avatar myself (for pride).
PS: Happy Pride to you as well lovely! Hope you've been well?!
Posted in helloo :-) Posted 2 years ago
@mothworth:

Welcome, Moth! I hope you're doing well today (or whenever you read this).
Aviation sounds amazing and also a bit overwhelming for my brain.

Which sort of games do you enjoy and type of art? I love both myself.
I also feel you on trying to keep up with podcasts I enjoy and books.

If you ever need someone to talk to? Never hesitate to hit, "@Mention".
(Here it acts like you're quoting someone if you've ever used sites like Gaia/etc).

Good day friends! I hope you're all doing well lately!
(PS, if you mention me, it's best to tag so I get notified).



Also? A happy pride month to all the fellow LGBTQIA+ friends on here!
@Totalanimefan:

Fresh fruit especially in the summer is so great! I hope you're keeping cool with warmer weather coming.

Heck yea! I am glad to hear you passed your presentation. Moving is always stressful and stomach acid sucks!

Life has got so busy on my side, I apologize again for disappearing, things have been getting better.

My headaches have been going away slowly, taking their time, but, learning what triggers them helps.

Since March 1st (this year) I have lost 13.7 pounds (0.96 stone / 6.08 kilograms) and I am so proud of it!
@Totalanimefan:

Glad to hear you liked it! Oranges are so good, I really want to eat them more! xD;
Also, honeycrisp apples are nice, sometimes too bitter for me, but, delicious!
Fruit truly is so good, I love it so much and am excited it's getting warmer for fresh fruit.

No problem! I hope that things have gone well for you since we spoke last.
Antacids are never any fun. I remember when I had gallstones, I relied on them a lot.
After having my gallbladder taken out, I have had them far less vs popping them like candy.
Posted in i made a dress and just want to share it Posted 2 years ago
@Alorrena:

4-5 days without it being too severe? That's good it wasn't too severe, doesn't make it any less sucky to get COVID or any form of sickness/illness. As for my husband, he also is immunocompromised, but, I am thinking he didn't have as much issue as his second vaccine was before I got sick, so, no idea, it could very well be that he was asymptomatic during that time.

You are absolutely right that there are snobby people on both sides. I personally rather know someone's allergies before ever serving food and I feel it's not right to try and trick people into eating something they may be sensitive to or not enjoy. I have used agave in the past even prior to being vegan as I am not a fan of honey (and would often make me sick). Nowadays, I use maple syrup (just tastes better) or date syrup /or/ medjool dates to sweeten things.

I don't believe in blanket terms such as 'humane'/'free-range'/etc when it comes to animal parts for food, I consider a sanctuary for an animal more humane (by definition, humane means 'having or showing compassion or benevolence, I don't see it as showing compassion or benevolence to an animal that dies for someones pleasure/food if that makes sense) I also appreciate you saying you are certain I did research (there is much research to be done for many things, example? Exploitation of other animals for other foods like avocado or banana).

I don't blame you either for being sad about if you eventually do have a child(ren) about Halloween. I am hopeful that someday (when that day comes mind you), he will be able to talk with you about how to go about the kids wanting to go out, etc. I mean, when in doubt? I would hope that you can go with some friends/family and that the kids can go with you + friends + family, whoever.

That sounds terrifying to be in a car at such a young age with someone who is meant to be a parental figure driving drunk. ): I struggle nowadays and no doubt I would lose focus if I were to be talked to on medication as well (when I was on trial before I have my appointment in a few days to give updates it happened) when trying to focus on something. A great example is, if I am watching a video and my husband says something, I need to pause it to listen to what he is saying.

(More than anything, I did notice that it wasn't as easy for me to 'multi-task', so, as I am typing this, I am listening to a video in the background, sometimes, I will rewind the video if I missed something, but, when I was on medication, I would have to pause the video to reply to this).

My best friend mentioned that he had been in an accident before similar to what you said, except, he wasn't just learning, the car was damaged and someone rammed into the back of his car at a red light and it was learned later the person was texting while driving (big eye roll). I can definitely imagine how scary it would be on a straight stretch or driving near mountains (as you said, wind).

Oh god! That sounds so painful (wasp and softball size)! My experience similar to yours (not seeing it until after getting stung) was when it flew up my shirt and got caught to the point where it stung me to try and get out. I brushed my stomach as I felt a small sting, then felt something and freaked out swatting away, my husband lifted my shirt barely standing in front of me to flick it off so others on the train wouldn't see and he smashed it. I felt bad, but, it hurt on what people describe I presume is how a paper-cut felt, then it started stinging REALLY bad!

I am so sorry the cop(s) didn't do anything, that always frustrates me beyond words when someone doesn't care, like, it's your JOB! DO IT!
Posted in Greetings~ Posted 2 years ago
@CyclonicMicroburst:
No problem at all! Apologies that it took so long to respond.
I hope you have a beautiful day ahead.
Posted in My dog goes blep Posted 2 years ago
@Vampiretaco:
Precious puppo!
Posted in Greetings~ Posted 2 years ago

@CyclonicMicroburst:
Welcome! Hope you enjoy your stay.
@Totalanimefan:
I tried Banza (which is chickpea-based), but, wasn't a big fan. I feel I made it wrong.
How did you like it though? :3 I have heard mixed opinions from different people.

My favorite fruits are almost any, but, my top favs:

Banana, Apple (golden delicious /or/ pink lady, I also enjoy fuji and jonagold + few others I don't remember names off the top of my head), Blueberry, Peach, Pear, Watermelon, Honeydew, Mandarin, Plum, Pineapple, Avocado, Strawberry, Blackberry, Pomegranate, Starfruit, Guava, Elderberry (raw it's poisonous, but cooked into a syrup is nice), Apricot (especially apricot jam? YUM), Medjool Dates, Capers, Jackfruit (I want to try fresh as I heard it tastes like my favorite gum growing up - juicy fruit). - Let's be honest, I like a lot, except the ones I am allergic to, also, yes, I lumped in berries/etc in this.

Glad to hear things are on the mend for you and oh goodness, presentations make me anxious, I wish you the best of luck with it! How is the loved one doing with their side?
@Totalanimefan:
Not too difficult as long as I stick to nuts/seeds/legumes/gluten-free grains/fruits/veggies. ^__^;
It's a lot more difficult as gluten as you said is everything. Thankfully? I've found a lot I love.
Also, as a personal preference, I just enjoy brown rice pasta more than wheat-based. xD;
Anyways, hope you've been well lovely? How are things going for you lately?
Posted in i made a dress and just want to share it Posted 2 years ago
@Alorrena:
You don't have to ever apologize for a tangent love! I enjoy your company!

I am honestly so curious if I have now you say that you felt similar! But, the fact my husband never got it?!
I recall my nose was runny and stuffy at the same time, it was horrible, got over it quicker than normal though.
(This may also be due to me having echinacea tea and tons of Vitamin C which lowers infections of flu symptoms).

I understand that Veganism isn't for everyone and I've read a quote a long time ago that fits what you said,
" Just like opinions and assholes, everyone has one. " xD; I've also been pushy of it myself and I try not to now.

As long as someone understands I do NOT want animal products/byproducts in my home.
My husband says it best, "If you want animal products and don't like what we make? Just get food on way home."

I am sorry you've dealt with pretentious vegans in the past. I can see how many are. Especially ones doing outreach.
I believe that people will go plant-based on their own terms as Veganism is far more than just removing animal products.

Oh man, losing a sister and especially being that young? That is so rough. I hate Halloween myself cause of trauma.
I don't blame him at ALL for it then, having PTSD from it most likely too. I understand entirely. <3

Yea, I was told driving is still anxiety-inducing, but, gets easier as it goes on, for me? I feel like it wouldn't.
(Ex who abused alcohol would drive drunk or on drugs and nearly cause accidents & one day I was with him in the car).

I also am not on medication yet for ADHD (showed allergy symptoms as a kid, now seeing what works as an adult).

Florida I can definitely imagine being anxious, same with California or any major city to be honest (New York City, etc).

Yea, I could also see you being anxious and traumatized by something like that. I know I get scared easily of wasps.
(Even though I've only been stung once, never by a bee, a wasp sting is something I NEVER want to experience again).

Hit and runs are terrifying and how someone thinks they can easily get away with it too is really frustrating.
Posted in What is my LUCK today?! (May Crates) Posted 2 years ago
@AngelicTeaTime:
I mean, realistically? I was hoping for only one.
So, this is nice for the future if I want to keep (or sell).
@Totalanimefan:

If I am sticking to whole foods (+no enzymes) vs replacements? 2 days.
If I am still eating replacements (but taking enzymes)? 3 maybe.
If I don't take my enzymes + eat replacements? 1 week is max.
If I take enzymes + eat cleaner the rest of the day? 2-4 days.

They don't prevent me from getting issues, it just means it helps things move faster.
(Not bathroom-wise, just the breakdown of gluten/gluten-based grains in my gut flora).

When I saw an acupuncturist (intimidating for me as I HATE needles, yet, want tattoos),
I wanted to ask him about possibly cutting out gluten/gluten-based grains as they made me sick so often.
Before I could say it, he asked me, "Do you happen to eat a lot of gluten or seitan (vital wheat gluten)?"

I was shocked, didn't say anything yet, he already reads me like a book at this point, I said,
"I mean, seitan? Sometimes, but, I stick to brown rice pasta or noodles vs gluten ones and-"
He cut me off to say, "I mean breads, crackers, but, pasta? Good job, stick to that please."
So I said, "Oh, yea, sometimes I do- I was going to actually talk to you about that, I noticed...-"

He cut me off and said, "Cut it out." I was shocked laying there on the table, I said, "For a month or-?"
He said, "No, permanently. Does it hurt when I push here?" (specific spot he pushed) I nodded
He said, "And you get a lot of brain fog, migraines you told me, I am certain these are linked."

This was all back in November 2018. I wish I listened to him sooner, but, he did help me find enzymes.
Those enzymes I took were made in Oregon (E3: Live - all Vegan) and so when I moved here?
I had to find some Vegan based enzymes here for times I'd still consume gluten (if eating w/ in-laws, etc).

Present-day? I noticed when I went very low fat+oil (best as I don't have a gallbladder) + no gluten in April?
(Despite my few times I slipped up) I felt so much more energy, no migraines, and less brain fog.

I need to jump back on that train (sticking to whole foods, no replacements, and as low as I can oil).
I also have been learning how to make stuff without oil and water sautéeing has made food taste WAY better.
(Better as in, I feel like when I first switched my lifestyle and I could actually SMELL the roses+lavender in my parents' garden).

Life is going well though, I have also cut way down on caffeine, so, not as much caffeine 'hangovers'.
(Never had hangovers when I would drink alcohol and I am glad I don't drink anymore as of late 2018).