Reminds me of when I was told being out as a lesbian was “decadent.” 🙄

Man that email is frustrating as hell. You’re doing right by your daughter.

It takes some practice to perfect your toilet netipot technique.

The sequel was not as successful as Seuss’s first volume in the series, One First Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish.

I think the core of the problem is the complainers just don’t want to see or be inconvenienced by “those people.” Even though “those people” would almost certainly not choose to live that way if they didn’t fall on hard times.

It’s an uncomfortable reminder that many of us are closer to being in that situation than we think, and it is easier to fall into that with the more social programs we cut.

The ones that do, aren’t cops for long.

Owning the libs by giving tens of thousands of dollars to the richest man on the planet.

The clean up area… Amazing.

Being dirty was one of my biggest fears when I was homeless. I felt like if I passed the point where I couldn’t clean myself anymore, it would just get so much worse from there.

It’s great to really stretch in the middle of my nature walks, and take it all in.

wtf it’s real… I wouldn’t have even considered that.

Also apparently a plant based diet can cause a few tooth health issues, but with proper care it can be dealt with. TIL.

You are correct. However, I don’t mess with my work computer and let the IT department manage it. Sometimes, they manage poorly.

tbf, I have rebooted my system and uptime didn’t also reset. It appears that newer Windows has this “fast startup” feature. Pinky swear I told the truth.

https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/all/windows-10-up-time/02176a76-1a18-4fc8-9ef6-39b149aae3fb

Up until my late 20’s, I had very oily skin. I think I might need to change a few things because I am still oily but I do feel some skin dryness from time to time.

In the AM…

Wet my face with warm water.

Clinique All About Clean Soap - face wash - I used this after trying a few others. I like this ok. I might revisit the CeraVe Foaming Facial Cleanser. I don’t remember why I stopped using it.

Rinse off with warm water. Blot face with towel.

Thayer’s Witch Hazel - toner - When I got the Clinique face wash, I got the three step set. It came with a toner that they called “Clarifying Lotion” and I hated it. I actually read it and it contains alcohol so I stopped using it. (Some “lotion”!) I saw that one of the ingredients in the toner was witch hazel, and it looks like it’s good by itself, so I just roll with that now. Just put some on a cotton round and gently apply it to the whole face. I use it because it makes my skin feel nice. I occasionally skip this step.

Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing Gel - facial lotion - I’ve tried so many facial lotions and they usually cause acne for me. Including Cetaphil. I love this stuff. This is good by itself when I’m oily. When I’m a bit dryer, though…

Clinique Dramatically Different Hydrating Jelly - facial lotion - I put this on when my normal moisturizer isn’t enough. I put it on after the other stuff sinks in.

I use SPF after that. I either use Clinique City Block or the SPF included in my foundation if I’m wearing it. I want to get back into Korean sunscreen but I haven’t looked into it. I use what’s on hand for skin not on my face. The City Block is meh but it’s by far the least unpleasant feeling on my face.

If I am feeling extra lazy, I just cleanse my face with micellar water and moisturize. The micellar water I use is Garnier Micellar Cleansing Water, pink cap.

In the PM…

If I’m wearing makeup, I remove it with micellar water or Clinique Take the Day Off makeup remover, depending on what I put on that day.

I wash my face, use toner. Then…

Clinique Even Better Clinical Dark Spot Corrector + Interrupter - serum - I’ve tried this because I want to get rid of some of these dark spots on my face. I’m going to finish this bottle and not re-buy this though.

I moisturize when I’m done.

If I’m feeling lazy, I do the same micellar water and moisture deal like in the morning.

For the rest of my body, I use Gold Bond Diabetic Body Lotion, and I use Mediheal hand cream for my hands. I also apply witch hazel to irritated skin. If I have an irritated spot that would take over a week to resolve itself, using witch hazel makes it heal in just a day or two.

I used to use Stridex pads because I would get pimples often until my mid-20’s or so. I stopped using them. They were good but I haven’t found the need to use them any more.

I used to use Ole Henriksen Truth Serum at night. I stopped during the pandemic due to… Well I wasn’t feeling great at that time. I liked the serum, though.

I was thinking of researching what I can do for my dark spots and pitting from acne from years ago. I was going to look at Paula’s Choice, but now looking at your link I am reconsidering.

How is the tretinion treating you? Is it worth getting a script for it? If you’re American, was it difficult to get? I hear it is really good for many skin concerns and might help with the ones I’m looking to treat.

Funny, I didn’t remember posting this.

Shit, I wouldn’t name my own child that, but that name is cool as fuck.

I knew a fellow with an over 7" penis when erect. When flaccid, it kind of went… Back in a little, like a belly button. A pubic button if you will.

You’re right not to worry about flaccid size.

Wouldn’t worry about him, then. He won’t engage with me unless I do well on a pop quiz.

Has science gone too far?

As a formerly homeless person with some sort of chronic illness, yep.

I made it out, but the absolute anxiety of always falling back into poverty weighs heavy. I truly don’t think I can do it again.

Ah, the fabled kitty corner.

Parentificantion is fun…