u/emilyy-yy

I think I’m buying the idea of a fragrance more than the actual scent lately. I recently blind-bought Glossier You because of all the hype, and honestly, the bottle is pretty, so I fell for it.

But now that I have it? It’s just fine. It didn't do anything for me, and I’m realizing it’s just a basic smell.

Has anyone else had a major letdown after a blind buy? What’s the last perfume you blind-bought that turned out to be a total disappointment?

I’m starting a bedroom project and honestly, I thought the wood would be the biggest expense. But now that I’m looking at the hardware, finish, and all the little extras, it’s getting expensive fast.

What’s the one thing that ended up being a money pit for you guys? I’m trying to see if I’m just missing something, or if this is just how it always goes.

It’s easy to pick a design based on a Pinterest board, but it’s a different story when you’re actually making dinner every night. If you could go back to the planning stage, what is one must-have that you included that you actually use every single day, and what was the one thing you thought was a great idea but ended up being totally useless?

I’m currently in that post-burnout fog. Every time I look at my to-do list, I just want to close my laptop and nap for a week. I know I need to ease back into things, but the pressure to be back at 100% is making the anxiety worse.

For those of you who work from home or have heavy workloads, how do you handle the transition back to being efficient without just crashing again two days later? Is there a gentle way to do this that actually works?

I almost hit checkout on a sale today because my absolute favorite blush was 20% off. I told myself, "Well I use it every day, you might as well buy a backup so you don't run out!"

Thankfully, I stopped myself and looked at my current blush container. I've been using it daily for eight months and I haven't even hit the metal pan yet. It will easily last me another six months to a year. Buying a backup right now means it would just sit in a dark drawer losing its shelf life for a year before I even touch it. Why does consumer culture make us feel like we're constantly on the verge of running out of items that actually take forever to finish?

I spend way too much time looking at beautiful kitchen renovations online, but I keep noticing things that seem so impractical. Like open shelving right next to a stove where grease can settle, or those deep farmhouse sinks that look like they'd kill your lower back after doing dishes for ten minutes.

For anyone who went with a trendy design choice during a remodel, what’s the one thing you thought you’d love but now secretly regret because of the upkeep or functionality?

My acne and redness have been flaring up, and I am incredibly tempted to go out and buy a heavy-duty pot concealer (like NARS Soft Matte) or an industrial liquid one. Please talk me out of it. I already have two medium-coverage concealers in my drawer. Has anyone successfully masked intense redness or breakouts using what they already have without giving in to the urge to buy a whole new product?

My eyes snapped open this morning and I looked at the clock, completely convinced I had overslept and missed my alarm. I actually sat up in bed and started stressing out for about ten seconds before my brain finally booted up and reminded me that I don't have to work today.

Laying back down on the pillow after that mini heart attack felt amazing, but now I’m too awake to actually go back to sleep.