Sorry if this has been asked before, but I'm looking for reccs for better carving tools. I got some recently from a local art store that looked nice but aren't nearly as sharp as the one I got from a kit on Amazon. Only problem with the one from the kit is that the little metal carving part doesn't stay in the handle. I tried *another* one and the carving part is super stuck in the handle lol. What's the move?
These are my first three. The gecko was my first one and it feels like beginner's luck because I think it's the best! Then the moth, then the squirrel... so I feel like I'm getting worse lol
Help
Tried the veg 'chicken' today from Bird Bird Biscuit and it was so good! Also don't sleep on the perfectly seasoned fries and apricot tea. Slay
I'm quitting weed, and knowing myself I will do best gradually switching over to something else to fulfill the ritual of it which is probably a lot of what I actually enjoy.
Wondering if anyone has suggestions for pre rolls, something with a calming effect... cbd would be great. I struggle with depression so maybe something for that. Just not sure where to start. I'm in Austin and would love to pick something up today but could also order online.
Thx 💚
We dated for two years, I loved him very much and the breakup was difficult (we lived together and he left a note on the bed that I woke up to). I was really upset and wanted to talk. We did and it got late so I stayed one more night, and I would classify what happened that night as SA. In the morning I took my things and my cat and left. We had recently moved to a new city together (the college we went to had another campus) and I had no where to go so unfortunately I ended up leaving all together and moving home (18 hours away). Days later he admitted he had recently cheated on me with the only two friends I had made there. Months later he did reach out to apologize, I remember accepting, but we didn't stay in touch. I also remember seeing soon after that he copied a tattoo I had- a symbol, and even the same placement (behind his ear) which I thought was weird but never said anything about.
For some reason today I thought of him and was curious about how he's doing. I had no intention of reaching out or anything, but I was really surprised to see he has me blocked on everything- even LinkedIn.
Why? I just want to understand why someone would think to do that. Years ago I remember coming across his social, and I wasn't blocked then. I saw he was married. We haven't spoken since that last convo and it's been 10+ years. I don't even know why I care, but something about it sort of hurts my feelings for some reason.
While scrolling stories this 'discover more' thing has been popping up constantly. I've been researching it and when I check back on the story that triggered it, there's literally no reason. What's happening and why
Since 10pm last night my phone has been going off every hour, on the hour, with an EXTREMELY loud alarm (similar to the Amber Alert) about flooding in my area. I'm jumping every time it goes off. I desperately needed to sleep and am frustrated.
I understand the concept but jfc. I'm in Austin and there's no actual flooding in my area, it's just been a normal night of light-medium rainfall. The streets are completely fine. I'm watching the news right now and there's no emergency. There was absolutely no reason for this to be going off like that *all night*.
Please tell me there's a way to turn this feature off or at least turn down the volume?!
As you can see here I have all of the alerts switched to off: https://imgur.com/a/ZjirFU5
This happening to anyone else? It's SO annoying. I'm not tapping a link or anything, just scrolling through stories like I normally would.
I was a perfect landing place for the dismissive avoidant who I was in a relationship with for ten years. Growing up I was conditioned to believe my feelings and needs were too much, and so when I met this 'kind, calm, gentle' man I felt I owed it to him to match that energy and be the chill, easy-going woman I always thought I should aspire to be. I overlooked the little red flags, focused on his nice gestures, and was always there for *him* when *he* needed someone to lean on- but didn't ask for much myself.
But over the years, and as I turned 30 and began facing and healing my childhood trauma, that became unrealistic and really just undesirable for me. I wanted to be able to have real conversations, I needed to be able to go through difficult events in life authentically. I wanted to actually talk about losing my mom. I wanted support when my dad was struggling with alcoholism. I wanted it to matter when I found out my grandma died by googling myself applying for a job. I didn't want to go to a comedy show the day I found out my childhood dog died. I wanted my partner to care when I was severely ill with Covid. I wanted reassurance when abortion rights were gone in our state, and I didn't want to have a baby. I wanted to know he'd be there, I wanted to talk about the *future* and how to navigate hard things.
There was nothing abnormal about what I was asking for. Yet it was met with such contempt, retaliation, verbal abuse (screaming at me that I was too sensitive and demanding), stonewalling, and eventually flat out lies and manipulation. Telling me his therapist was saying I had BPD and was causing him chronic pain. One moment he was telling me how much he loved me and thought I was the most amazing person he had ever met, and then the next he was gone. Never to be heard from again.
Two years and thousands of dollars of therapy later, I logically know none of that is true and that the way he left was deeply traumatic. I've been diagnosed with CPTSD and told over and over and over again that this man was at best lacking in emotional capacity and maturity, and at worst was abusive. And yet... still sometimes I just break down in tears, wondering if it was all my fault. If I'm just a terrible, broken, mentally ill person who ruined a 'good thing.' I assume that's what he tells all of the people I had to quietly leave behind. I wonder if it will haunt me forever and prevent me from ever seeing myself normally or having a healthy relationship again.
My biggest regret is that I didn't walk away at the first sign of feeling dismissed and invisible. I had no idea it would escalate the way it did. I believed I could help him, but it only backfired. Please don't make the same mistake. Just maintain your dignity and self esteem and *leave*.
I just want the corn rotated to camera.
I shared this space with my ex partner of ten years, and now it just feels lifeless and mismatched. I think a redesign could be really good for me, learning to enjoy living alone <3 not feeling very creative though. I will say it already feels a little too colorful for my taste, but I wouldn't be against settling on 1-2 accent colors. Idk, I'm at a loss.
Edit: I'm wanting to do more than just a new rug or pillows- planning to go with different paint colors and am trying to land on a whole new color scheme.
I went through a very difficult break up almost two years ago, and this was the space we shared for a decade. I really want to redesign it to feel more "me."
I like vintage, earthy, minimalist design. I love my pink chair bc it matches the guest bath. The green couch is fine- I can't really afford to replace the cover rn. But I want to reduce the green while making everything feel more cohesive. The black floors and fridges have to stay. I like the idea of doing something unconventional like color drenching or painting the white trim, and I was thinking four different vintage mirrors could look cool above the couch. How would you design this space, and what colors do you think would feel more harmonious?
If able to provide visual examples that would be helpful ty <3

I just got new lenses put in a pair of frames I purchased years ago from this same optometrist. When I put them on I immediately noticed the logo and blue reflection. I definitely wasn't expecting the logo, and also don't love the reflection (and have no need or desire for 'blue blocking' since I don't spend much time on screens). My previous lenses (from them) also weren't like this.
The only thing I did ask about was something to help with driving at night/astigmatism. They mentioned they had a "drive safe" option but didn't explain what it was or what it would look like.
I, of course, asked about all of this while I was there but got no clear answers and was basically told that's just how they are. Maybe someone more knowledgeable about lenses could help explain?
I work in a kitchen and I want to start making aprons for coworkers and friends :) one of my top priorities is being able to wash and dry without the hems/straps rolling and becoming misshapen. Is there a certain type of seam and/or fabric you would recommend to solve that?
I'd also love to make the strap(s) modular so you can switch from around neck to cross back
Other than that it's about choosing fun patterns and colors! Any recommendations would be most welcome ty
Anyone a fun guy and able to identify this? I'm curious because it looks a little scarier than all the other ones that have also come up lately with this weather.
On that note- anyone know of an identifying/foraging group in town? Seems like a good time to go out and observe some at the greenbelt or something.
I remember you used to be able to filter items down to a specific city- can you not do that anymore? I tried putting in the search bar "stationary made in Austin, Texas" but the results were just Texas themed items, not items made/shipped from here.
