How can I keep these cuffs from slipping down my arms?

They’re leather, and obviously made for someone larger than me.
I tie them as tight as possible, but they still slip down. The shirt is 3/4 sleeve too, which doesn’t help the grip.

Any advice (even on the rest of the costume) is wanted!

u/hoops-the-clown — 10 days ago
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Besides losing the hat, how can I make this look more vampire-like?

I’m getting the fangs soon, and I’ll be making fake blood for a messy look around the mouth, and scar makeup on the neck to look like a turned vampire.

But how do I make this more vampire rather than goth/steampunk? I’m on a budget but any help wanted!

I think I’m also going to grow my nails out (I keep them pretty long naturally) and do a yucky rotten look for fun.

u/hoops-the-clown — 1 month ago
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(17f) what are my options asides from university?

What I have to offer: I’ll be 18 soon, and graduated from high school in December. I’m from Texas out of the USA, and have a deep history with working in beekeeping.

My whole life, I’ve been the ‘smart’ one of my siblings, or the most academically inclined. This lead to my parents deciding university is the best possible path for what I want in my future (which is eventually to homestead and work remote as a housewife, idk. I’d like to travel too, but that’s harder.)
However, with my entire soul, I hate academics. I’ve always excelled in grammar, English, literature, and I adore biology and anatomy, but I’m terrible at everything having to do with math. The only career that I would entertain college for would be neurology, because the brain fascinates me. But 4+ years of school, all of which I despise? Not to mention the debt and the fact I don’t even want a heavy job long term?

I’ve considered military, but I’d want a bachelors degree to go in as an officer, and that ruins the convenience. I’ve heard government jobs don’t always need degrees, but I have zero clue as to how I’d even segue into that area. I’d love to be a flight attendant because it’s travel + decent money, but I’m not sure the prerequisites quite yet.

I just feel like the world is closing in right now. I have so many appealing options (travel, remote work, forcing a degree because it betters my odds) but the people around me make it feel like my only option is college. I’m just looking for advice.

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u/hoops-the-clown — 1 month ago
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How would I expand my reach as a liquor ‘business’

Only just starting out as a honey-based rum and moonshine-ish distiller, how do yall sell your product?

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u/hoops-the-clown — 1 month ago

Fix my glasses?

Any way to make them sit on the bridge of my nose?
I’m looking at the camera but my glasses weren’t fitting right because of my hat 💔

u/hoops-the-clown — 1 month ago
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Why is my precious girl bringing me socks??

She gets socks from my laundry basket like 1-2 times a day, and if I’m not in the room, she meows until I come to check it out. But it’s not like her others meows, it’s a little softer and drawn out?

She leaves them on my bed too, we get in bed at night and there’s like three random socks lol

u/hoops-the-clown — 1 month ago

Best makeup look for an upcoming costume event?

Ignore the fact it’s drawn on, I was experimenting in the photos app so I didn’t have to do it irl.

‘Costume event’ is also just a convention, but I figured that phrasing might draw less advice. Idk

u/hoops-the-clown — 1 month ago

(17f) Does my hair look good like this or is it giving Karen

Any style tips welcome! I like edgy just as much as I like something easy.

Also I think I look a boyish here but I promise I’m just androgynous + bad camera angle 😭

u/hoops-the-clown — 1 month ago

Troubleshooting tip on a banana pancake recipe

Link to recipe\^

Steps leading up to question:
I did several things differently in this recipe. I used pecans instead of walnuts (not a big deal, obviously), added cinnamon and nutmeg, 1/2 cup chocolate chips, used a regular banana instead of an overly ripe one, and I browned the butter.

I browned the butter over the stove top, and when I added it, it was still bubbling and made my wet ingredients fizz up. I added the dry immediately after to level the temp a little bit, and had little trouble otherwise. Pancakes fluffed up when cooking, and other than being a little heavy, they came out fine. The batter was quite thick, but I might fry the bananas next time to extract some of the moisture.

Question:
**If I pour the piping hot butter over the wet ingredients, is it going to change the texture or outcome of the pancake?**

On another note, these were the best pancakes I’ve ever made. My adjustments took them to another level, but I’d like to know if I could do anything to improve, or leave anything out lest it be detrimental.

Thank you!

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u/hoops-the-clown — 2 months ago

What does my type say about me? 17f

I know I’m a 4 but I’m dying to hear the peer review here.
Of all celebrity phenotypes, this is probably my favorite.
Honorable mentions:
McConaughey/Woody Harrelson/Owen Wilson

u/hoops-the-clown — 2 months ago

I wish we had more hot dudes

Female player here! I’m SICK OF THIS‼️ I DONT CARE IF THE AUDIENCE IS MOSTLY MALE

We only get Chaos and Baicang and NEITHER are incredible on field, but most of the ladies have gorgeous, detailed designs and great kits.
10/10 for the ladies and I’m not even gay, game recognizes game.

I’d spend more money on getting Scholar to be playable than I have on ANY of the shop items.
Your days are numbered, Hotta

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u/hoops-the-clown — 2 months ago

Any study spots that are open very early? 6/7 a.m.?

Looking for a casual spot to go do my work at, but I prefer having early starts. I’d likely be working from 6-7 a.m. to a little after lunch.

Indoors only, please! It’s too hot for any other nonsense, but if you have any good cold weather spots for studying, that’d be great too!

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u/hoops-the-clown — 2 months ago
▲ 5 r/topfilms+1 crossposts

Rate my watch lists and suggest any others!

Only just started getting into movies, rate my lists! I have favorites from all of these lists (removed, as I’ve already seen them, but I’m happy to discuss if asked. Please ask)

My lists that I’ve slowly been working through, any feedback welcome (for either suggestions or discussion!)

u/hoops-the-clown — 2 months ago