Cowan Boulevard

Trees and brush are being taken down. Wonder what they are planning to do! I was driving on Cowan, to Central Park and after I passed the bridge, I saw it on my right. Looks only big enough for a store.

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u/hidden_thoughtsss — 18 hours ago

How my progress has brought some of my confidence back!

Having insecurities about acne is hard mentally. I barely wanted to leave my house, I obsessed and stared at my acne in a mirror 20+ times a day. I cried so many nights. I’m 33, and it wasn’t until 2025 where my acne got really bad.

I started on 100 mg of Spironolactone, but after 3 months and still get a lot of cystic acne, I was increased to 200 mg. I’ve been on 200 for 6 months
now. I am also on 0.05% tretinoin.

Consistency and my daily skin care routine helped me get to where I am at today. It really does take time for results, and although I am not where I want to be at quite yet, I feel more confident about my face.

My daily routine consists of:

AM: La Roche Posay Toleriane Hydrating facial Clenser, La Roche Posay Double Repair Face Moisturizer, La Roche Posay Anthelios SPF 50 (contains Azelaic acid)

PM: La Roche Posay Toleriane Hydrating facial cleanser, Tret 0.05, La Roche Posay Double Repair Face Moisturizer.

(I use tret 5 times a week and give my face a two day break)

I also exfoliate once a week only with Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant.

I can’t wait to hit my one year mark and see the results then!

u/hidden_thoughtsss — 4 days ago

Did microneedling give you the results you hoped for? Was it worth it?

I’m a little nervous but also excited to start my first microneedling session in 5 days. My acne has finally gone away (except for 1-2 small pimples) and I’m left with scars from where cystic acne used to be. I’ve been on tretinoin 0.05% for 6 months, and was told to stop 4 days before treatment.

What was your first experience like? What was your downtime like? What did your aftercare consist of? Did you feel like your face showed any difference after a few sessions?

I’m really insecure about any red scars, boxcar/rolling scars on my face. The acne was an even bigger insecurity! So I’m just trying to mentally embrace that there will be redness and peeling after the session. Other stories/experience would really help me mentally.

u/hidden_thoughtsss — 4 days ago

Reacher, season 4.

Just watched all 3 episodes yesterday. Anxiously waiting each week for the new episode release. I’ve read most of Lee Childs’ books. I have not read “Gone Tomorrow”, and this is the best series out of all of them so far.

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u/hidden_thoughtsss — 6 days ago

Homemade dog food topper.

Cooked at a medium-low temp.

I added: lean ground venison, chicken hearts, chicken livers, a little bit of chicken gizzards, kale, sweet potato, peas, carrots, 2 eggs with the crushed egg shells, and a pinch of tumeric & ginger. I also sprinkled a little bit of flaxseeds.

I add it on top of their kibble. My one dog is very picky and will not just eat kibble alone, she would go days without eating unless I add something on top for her.

u/hidden_thoughtsss — 6 days ago
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Ex-Stafford sergeant charged with child porn possession

I am just shocked that after everything the FBI found, that he is only looking at 5-20 years. Imho, you swore an oath to uphold the law, the sentence should be more severe than that! He was in a position of public trust and violated the very laws he swore to uphold!

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u/hidden_thoughtsss — 16 days ago

How long did it take to train your dog the release word “break”?

My rescue dog is 15 months old. We spent quite a bit of money to get him training. His training showed progress tremendously, but I can’t afford to pay for anymore training, and want to continue with it myself.

I have been practicing the “sit” & “break” command for about 1 week now. I do it inside my home, because he doesn’t show signs he is ready for any distractions. He does understand the concept of the release word, but not when we’re outside on walks, or near things that distract him.

Has anyone gone through training your own dog this command? And how long did it take for you to see successful results including distractions?

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u/hidden_thoughtsss — 25 days ago

Kitchen nightmares season 3, Episode 2. 2026.

This “4 Star Diner” and the owner “Gus” is out of pocket for how he treated producers in his office! And his own employees and guests eating inside! This reminds me of Amy Bouzaglo from “Amy’s Baking Company”. I’m almost done with the episode and am wondering if Gus will change his ways so Gordon can help. With my opinion, would be a waste of Gordon’s time. He doesn’t seem to want to take accountability for anything!

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u/hidden_thoughtsss — 27 days ago

Dog destroying pillows

How do I correct my dog from destroying the pillows I get for him and my other dog? Especially if I wasn’t there to witness him in the act.

I just got them both a pillow and blanket each. And not even a couple hours later, as I left for a little, he destroyed it. (I seen the evidence on my ring camera, but don’t have previous recordings).

My older dog doesn’t do this. I know it was my other dog. He’s my rescue dog and he is already a fearful dog in general. He’s scared of everything and has anxiety.

I want this to be a habit he breaks. But I want to at least get some suggestions on how to correct.

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u/hidden_thoughtsss — 27 days ago
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Dog destroying pillows

How do I correct my dog from destroying the pillows I get for him and my other dog? Especially if I wasn’t there to witness him in the act.

I just got them both a pillow and blanket each. And not even a couple hours later, as I left for a little, he destroyed it. (I seen the evidence on my ring camera, but don’t have previous recordings).

My older dog doesn’t do this. I know it was my other dog. He’s my rescue dog and he is already a fearful dog in general. He’s scared of everything and has anxiety.

I want this to be a habit he breaks. But I want to at least get some suggestions.

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u/hidden_thoughtsss — 27 days ago

2 periods in 1 month??

I’ve been on Spironolactone 200 mg for my hormonal acne for about 5 months now. Usually my periods happen on the same day each month, or close to it.
But the past couple months, I’ve gotten **two** periods in one month. The second one is more intense than the first.

Has anyone gone through this?

Considering reaching out to my dermatologist regarding this matter, but just wanted to know if anyone else had this happen to them? And did it ever become regular for them at any point in time, while on this medication.

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u/hidden_thoughtsss — 29 days ago

2 periods in 1 month??

I’ve been on Spironolactone 200 mg for my hormonal acne for about 5 months now. Usually my periods happen on the same day each month, or close to it.
But the past couple months, I’ve gotten two periods in one month. The second one is more intense than the first.

Has anyone gone through this?

Considering reaching out to my dermatologist regarding this matter, but just wanted to know if anyone else had this happen to them? And did it ever become regular for them at any point in time, while on this medication.

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u/hidden_thoughtsss — 30 days ago

6 hours after lip filler. Does this look abnormal? I’m scared it’s vascular oscillation.

*** it won’t let me edit the title, but I meant to put vascular occlusion***

The pain is like a 3. Not even the top lip, but more the bottom. I’ve had filler 2 previous times, but this time I feel more tender. I’m worried about the spot that I circled. For anyone who has had lip filler before, has this happened to you? I know one side is more swollen than the other but it was like that the moment I got the filler injected.

u/hidden_thoughtsss — 1 month ago