u/snowsharkk

We have a chore rotation that I implemented because I was the only one cleaning. No-one objected it when I asked if that's okay/if they have other ideas. It's working fine, not perfect but better than it used to be.

I noticed one of my roommate checks his chore off but it isn't done. For example, he "cleaned" bathroom but the sink and mirror were dirty, only the floor looked cleaner, he "cleaned" toilet but sink was dirty, he didn't clean the seat/underneath it at all (the smell lingers if it doesn't get cleaned thoroughly), he "vacuumed" but he quite clearly didn't. And those things were clearly noticeable.

Now, I don't want to be policing how people clean or if they do at all, but I noticed it happened once, twice and now again. Also, there's a printed checklist of what each chore should be as a "guideline" so if he doesn't know what/how to clean, it's there. I'm scared if I approach it he'll just deny and I can't do anything. I'm also 10 years younger so I feel like this is just ridiculous to have to mommy him but also makes me feel less "powerful".

My grandpa was a shitty grandpa and even worse father. In short, he was an alcoholic, never cared about anyone. We cut contact with him for a bit after big argument, where he told my dad (in front of our family) that he was ashamed of him.

Now he's sick and dying from cancer, so I try to visit him once in a while out of the moral guilt. However, I really don't like visiting him or talking to him, he basically just talks about himself, his stories. He only cares about me to brag to some strangers about his granddaughter, but he never actually cares how I'm doing, which has been a case since I was born. Now he has an idea (which is supposed to be a surprise) to buy me an expensive gold bracelet of my choosing (I wear silver) to remember him buy.

So I'm conflicted, my dad doesn't know I know and it's "a good thing" in his eyes, but I hate the idea. I don't want to feel obligated to wear something that relates to this man, it feels like he's trying to buy my love or sth. But I'm scared I'm gonna regret it, which is also the reason I visit him. He's my family so I should care, I should want to have something from him and I did feel sad seeing him in hospital and all, but I just struggle with it, knowing what a shitty person he is.

WITBA if I didn't want the bracelet?

Just curious because I forgot my shoes so now need to make this choice lol

Hey! I'm going hiking in Spain but I'll also spend a lot of time in the cities so I want only take one pair of shoes suitable for both (also pretty).

For my past trips I wore new balance 530 for sightseeing (were comfy and breathable for hot climate) and my hiking shoes were CMP rigel low (more for central europe so needed them waterproof).

So for I found to look for non waterproof shoes and trailrunners instead of specifically hiking. I also don't want to spend a fortune so I'm looking for below 60-70€.

My options that I found so far are, that I'd love input on or more suggestions:

Adidas Terrex AX4

Adidas Terrex Soulstride

Merrell crosslander 3

Salomon Alphaglide

We were born in different countries and now both live abroad in another country and communicate in English. Now that it's summer I want to visit his homecountry for a week. He asked me to stay shorter because he thinks his friends aren't gonna speak English with me and he wants to catch up with them but if I'm there then he doesn't want me to feel excluded. They all learnt it in school and he told me they can speak it but likely wouldn't like to. I'm also less social than him so he thinks I'll enjoy it even less.

I haven't told him but in my mind, if his friends aren't willing to even try to include me then maybe they aren't very good friends? I feel like I'm being punished and also paying more (a week is cheaper for tickets than shorter stay) for something I have no effect on.

I'm going to Greece and looking to take my neocolors to draw by the pool. I want to take only the 15 colors (in comment) but wondering how you'd go around the choice of which and if you'd switch out anything in my setup?

Hi! I'm going to Spain and we'll be hiking and I'm looking for the best way to prepare for it. I've heard a lot about merino longsleeve or sun hoodie to protect yourself from sun but I'm not sure how to choose one that won't overheat me? I've looked at decathlon and it's also not the cheapest thing so I wanna hear some recommendations before buying anything :) ​

I've had my veloce (women) for 2 years and they're nearing their life.. I love how sensitive and secure they are but the heel is slightly too big for me. I climb around 6A so I don't want anything more aggressive. Is there a shoe similar to veloces that has a smaller heel? Unfortunately the option to just try shoes on is very limited.

I've been brainstorming some handmade gifts for our upcoming anniversary (students on budget, going out for nice dinner instead but I wanna do something small too)

I think I like the painting idea the most because he gets very excited for me to be painting and I think he'd be very surprised with the subject. My other idea was making collage from our pictures but I don't have too many and it feels more typical/less special. Also thought of painting picture of us but I'm really bad at painting faces.

Any other suggestions are also appreciated!

I finally got my first pull-up after getting advice on my form. I stand my feet a bit more forwards, take my shoulder back, look a bit up and then I can do one. But when I try to get it from deadhang I cant repeat the form, I just pull myself with my arms too much. How do I fix it?

Hey! I've been bouldering for 2-2.5 years, with summer holidays breaks, going 2, rarely 3, times a week. Since at least last summer I've been stuck at 6A. I flash most of below (except dynos...) and I'd say I can do 6A quite regularly but I can't move up. I can't even start anything above, like barely holding onto the start and it's frustrating.

I guess my strength is limiting because I try ti copy my friends but I can't hold on. I'm sure there's technique to improve but I pay attention to itnd I can't muscle through a climb) and also watch my friends. I reclimb the things I've flashed/done but more focused/controlled.

Should I go to gym as extra? Would once a week be enough? Should I use tension board regularly (I've done singular V0 lol)? Do I not go often enough (don't really have time to go more though)?

Hey! Room website states that 50% of rooms from certain complexes go to first year priority but I haven't seen a single priority offer in Delft (also even checked entire netherlands and none). It also says that they start in May 1st.

Would someone know if more appears during summer? And does anyone have an idea what maturity was good enough last year. My friend has 1.5 year on her account but we're worried she won't get the priority because of the Van Haasteslan renovations?

I've had these for 2 years, absolutely love the look but they're so uncomfortable! The sole is very stiff but the heel is also just so fucking painful. I wore them with the docs double socks and it still fucked up my heels. I also lathered it in wonder balm beforehand and let it sit a bit. The only thing that kinda works are the silicone heel protectors but the shoe still gets quite uncomfortable halfway through my day from how stiff the shoe is plus they slide off my heel :/

I don't think it's a size issue, I have another pair of docs in same size. Do I really just need to push through? I'd love to wear them more but it's just so uncomfortable...