u/bluebunnny101

Hi! I've always had a keen interest in creative writing, always wanted a blog where I could connect with others being the screen and just discuss. I've written a few things personally in my journal but am finally deciding to explore this. I'm not really sure which avenues would be best for me to actively work on it, grow, and learn about creative writing. But I decided to start a tumblr and a substack and just start posting what I would otherwise think in my head.

I would like some feedback on my first piece. I know its by no means anything fantastic and probably a little choppy but I'm just starting out and would appreciate some tips on where to go from here. Please be nice, I'm very aware that theres a longs way to go for me.

This initial post is about Tumblr

What has this place come to be? I ask as I open a fresh blank tumblr page.

Why am I here? I know its a desserted island, but I keep returning in hopes I feel the comfort this once brought me.

What used to be a never-ending feed, refreshing and replenishing by the second, has become a ghosttown with niche communities I do not know.

I try to search for my own little corner but I can’t find even a glimpse into a place where I belong.

Its not the first time this has happened. Its not the first “new page” i’ve opened up.

Every now and then I get the urge to start a new blog. Post my thoughts, repost my thoughts, comment my thoughts, maintain anonymity and connect with whats out there.

So I come here with the memories of what this place once was.

It used to be staying up all night editing the html code so the blog had an aesthetically pleasing theme that would draw the viewer. Posting your blog on websites where others could check out and follow for follow. Putting a song on your page which was almost always video games by lana del rey. It was having 5 different blogs with different themes and upkeeping them all.

But now, I come here. I make a new page every so often and abandon its emptiness. There seems to be no place for me here anymore although I yearn for the experience. I miss what this was. I look for it everywhere.

This will go into the void for no one to see or know about it but me, just like my presence here. A silent bystander on the wrong side of one-way glass. Can’t see in, but theres a whole world out there. A world I once knew, but alas has moved on without me.

Please see my initial post

As per my first post, I started the removal process for my powder ombre brows in February and did 4 sessions between then and April. At that point I was frustrated that it was taking so long since I hadn't started out with much ink left to start with and was also concerned because this one area (in the pictures of that post) was being stubborn and some days was lighter/darker. At my fourth session, the technician (a different tech than first 3 sessions, same place) mentioned it might be a scar at that point and that it wasn't reacting like ink would react. This is when I got worried, made my post, and went to the dermatologist.

The dermatologist mentioned the laser might have burned me and now I have hyperpigmentation in that area. She prescribed me hydroquinone (literally skin bleaching cream) to try and get rid of it and instructed me to use it for 6-8 weeks and wear sunscreen. Ever since the start I have been diligent with sunscreen and wearing a hat, even sometimes using medical tape/bandaids to cover the area to ensure no sun exposure.

At this point, I didn't want to say anything to the laser people. I wanted to see this cream through, it was $20, and had it fixed the issue I wouldve just moved on with my life.

NOW: Its 8 weeks later, the mark has gone away but not fully, and i consulted with 2 other specialists who also believe that this was a burn from the laser. To actually remove this mark I have now been quoted $1000 for a bbl + Moxy laser session which are procedures that one of the things they do is help with spots on the face. One provider did a Visia scan on my face which showed her how deep the pigmentation goes.

Since this is now escalating to a whole issue where I need to dish out an insane amount of money to fix THEIR mistake, I reached out today asking for a refund from my laser procedures now that I need to spend more money to fix it. I spent $400 ($100 per session) on this laser removal.

They have deemed that this isn't a burn and don't seem to want to do anything about it. I am going to go to my doctor for a note but i'm anxious that once I tell her she will get worried and not want to write it out or not specifically use the word "burn" in order to avoid being part of this issue. Is this a valid concern? idk. I understand the laser place wants to thoroughly review the situation so that they know what truly went on and to save their reputation, but I don't see how they don't see anything wrong when I'm literally using prescription cream to bleach my skin from their mistake.

I'm not sure what anyone CAN really tell me about this situation but I felt compelled to share it here. Please be nice, I already have immense anxiety about this. I don't like confrontation like this, and don't have issues with businesses often, but the situation is very matter of fact to me; I went to them for a service, they created another problem for me, and now I have to pay more to fix it. I think refunding me is the LEAST that they could do, I would still have to pay the REST which is also a pretty penny...

Idk if its just my expectations were too high or maybe something is wrong with my ring specifically so can someone sound out if they have any insight please before I go to customer service?

I got my ring a little over a week ago and the gen 3 is marketed as 10-14 days of battery life. I saw a tiktok from a girl reviewing her gen3 and she said when she got her ring and charged it fully it said 12 days because she had the vibration features on but when she turned it off it went up to 14 days. So I did the same because I dont really care for that feature honestly.

I also had it show up as 12 days but then when I turned off the vibration the battery life did not go up to 14 days. It then ended up only lasting 7 days before I had to charge it again. I charged it fully and once again it was showing 12 days but has been going down faster.

I charged it Wednesday night when it said 12 days and Thursday it already said 10 days but now has (I guess) stabilized and says 8 days (its Sunday night so yeah 4 days since Wednesday).

Has anyone had this? Do I restart my ring? Does it need to stabilize and this is a premature concern?

I've also never had a smart ring before so i'm def a novice here

I am new to the spicy book community so I have NO IDEA what to look for or which authors would be a good fit for me. I just want an easy read with a high spice level. I'm into enemies to lovers but doesn't have to be that just nothing with animals, magic, or degrading type behavior.

I just read the unhoneymooners and it was cute and light but spice level definitely low. I enjoyed it but know I want to dabble in something more high end on the scale.

Would appreciate any recs for books but also tips on how to find a good book to look out for.

Thanks!

Looking for the smuttiest book that can get you in the mood.

I’m not into mystical creatures or “other worldly” things and am looking for something more hetero or F on F at most. Nothing with a dad/stepdad situation

Something with romance but majority of the book to be smut.

A lot of posts I’ve seen looking for something didn’t fit the bill for me because they’re too aggressive. I like some aggression but when it’s all that there is it turns me off.

Don’t have a preferred author but just want it to be a smooth read.

Hi there! Has this happened to anyone?

I preordered the gen 3 ring and MADE SURE to check off the 2 year protection plan.

I just figured out the size after using the sizing kit, went in to confirm my size on the website, and I see the protection plan did NOT go through.

Quickly emailed customer service wanting to add it now. Didn’t think it would be an issue given I never even received the product, but was told they can’t add it regardless.

Only option is to cancel my order and reorder it FOR FULL PRICE…..

Title pretty much sums it up. I am ALWAYS stressed or anxious. I don't remember the last time I genuinley rested because I am always beating myself up about something. And then I am sad about wasting time and being stressed. I went to a stretching class the other day which should have been relaxing and not at all stressful, and I WAS STRESSED because my brain was running around.

Has anyone else been in this predicament? How do you actually relax or rest or anything? Turn your mind off?

Hi there. I read the other sizing questions posts but still have an inquiry sorry haha.

Do the plastic rings it comes with stretch over time of wearing them? I just got the gen3 sizing kit last night and thought the size 9 fit me best. Read the instructions which said wear for 24 hours to make sure its good. All was well and I felt affirmed in my decision. Towards the end of the day I went to a pilates class and during class felt like oh maybe this can slip off?

Went home to try on the size 8 again and it's tight. It feels ALRIGHT but makes my finger puff out the sides.

So i'm thinking is it possible the size 9 plastic ring just stretched from my finger so thats why it felt looser and the acutal ring won't do this?

(First pic size 9, second pic size 8)

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Hi everyone,

I'm looking for the best AI tool for general health and wellness. Something to have in my pocket as a "consultant" (i guess?)

For reference: I do pilates daily (go to reformer classes) and try to get my steps in plus i'm tracking calories for a calorie deficit. My goal is to lose weight but mainly look leaner and more toned.

So i'd want an AI that I can consult with on how to reach my goals in efficient ways. "How do I tweak my schedule to reach my goals" "What at home workout can I add on to build more strenght" "What foods will help me reach my goals faster" "this isn't working can we tweak the plan"

I've seen a bunch of posts suggest chatgpt or claude. Personally, I feel like chatgpt has gone really downhill, is wrong A LOT, and doesn't understand what i'm saying/looking for.

I feel like the answer is a specific AI for these things, not a generic one. But idk.

Does anyone have any tips?

Hi everyone, the title pretty much sums it up but heres some background:

I started therapy when I was 20 because i've always been anxious and would have some depressive episodes + body dysmorphia and ADHD. I had the same therapist for the past 5 years. She recently went on maternity leave so I decided to look for someone else for the meantime and also just to see if maybe someone else can help me better.

(She went on maternity leave once before and during this time I also found another therapist but didn't stick with her because I didn't think it was a good fit - Felt like she was too scared to challenge me so I went back to OG therapist and now am on therapist #3)

But at this point...i'm feeling helpless as to whether or not this can help me...

As weird as it sounds...I feel like im too "self-aware" for therapy. For example, there can be a situation and I can sit here and look at it from all angles, see where I could've acted better, see where the other person is coming from, or even be like yeah its irrational to feel this way. But that doesn't change how I feel....I'll still feel anxious, or angry, or insecure, or whatever the emotion originally was.

Talking it out doesn't help me. But that doesn't mean I don't have things to work on...

I don't know what to do anymore. I want therapy to work for me, I am very eager to trying whatever it is in therapy to not feel this way anymore. But truly...I don't know if it ever even helped me to begin with? I stay in therapy because it's better than nothing and at least i'm trying, but I am feeling so stuck.

Has anyone else ever felt this way? How did you overcome it?

Would love to hear some advice on this!!

Hi everyone, the title pretty much sums it up but heres some background:

I started therapy when I was 20 because i've always been anxious and would have some depressive episodes + body dysmorphia and ADHD. I had the same therapist for the past 5 years. She recently went on maternity leave so I decided to look for someone else for the meantime and also just to see if maybe someone else can help me better.

(She went on maternity leave once before and during this time I also found another therapist but didn't stick with her because I didn't think it was a good fit - Felt like she was too scared to challenge me so I went back to OG therapist and now am on therapist #3)

But at this point...i'm feeling helpless as to whether or not this can help me...

As weird as it sounds...I feel like im too "self-aware" for therapy. For example, there can be a situation and I can sit here and look at it from all angles, see where I could've acted better, see where the other person is coming from, or even be like yeah its irrational to feel this way. But that doesn't change how I feel....I'll still feel anxious, or angry, or insecure, or whatever the emotion originally was.

Talking it out doesn't help me. But that doesn't mean I don't have things to work on...

I don't know what to do anymore. I want therapy to work for me, I am very eager to trying whatever it is in therapy to not feel this way anymore. But truly...I don't know if it ever even helped me to begin with? I stay in therapy because it's better than nothing and at least i'm trying, but I am feeling so stuck.

Has anyone else ever felt this way? How did you overcome it?

Would love to hear some advice on this!!