As soon as my PCOS got treated (metformin) I lost 20 pounds. Looking back, it should have been caught decades ago. It pisses me off how much “you just need diet and exercise!” bullshit I swallowed when all I needed to do to lose weight was take a stupid pill to treat the underlying condition.
Caveat: I believe treating the underlying condition has had a bigger impact on my health than weight loss.
I never stopped.
I’ve seen some cute temporary tattoos meant for fingers. You could also get a silicone ring and see if you could transfer to chewing that. (I tried a silicone bracelet, but hated typing while wearing it)
I never got into HP, but I could see having a tattoo I’m happy with in 20 years. I’m leaning towards some sort of cute critter on my wrist, right where I bite when I get overwhelmed. I’ve tried temporary tattoos there and they help break that cycle: I don’t want to bite a tiny dino or whatever. (Obligatory Yes, I have a therapist, no, this doesn’t come up that often. )
That’s what we had tonight! Well, I had sliced turkey because it needed eating and my partner had canned chicken. I rather like Mac and cheese with peas.
Not neurotypical, but yes, I do chew on them.
I ended up going with silicone straws in my household. Mine open up down the side so you can run your finger up them for easy cleaning.
The metal and hard plastic ones suck for chewing on.
Students smoking where they shouldn’t is a PITA to me, a librarian, because it can set off some fire alarms.
I do not appreciate needing to help a less mobile coworker down the stairs to evacuate the building. I don’t like spending in the rain while we wait for the fire department to declare the “all clear”.
We don’t use spy pucks to tattle on students, though: we know what alarm was triggered and we know who checked out that study room. Or we know who came out of the single seat bathroom.
Edit: and generally students have been contrite when they return the study room key after the building was evacuated. Very “I didn’t do it but I’ll let my friends who were studying with me know…” and we’ve not had repeat offenders. Tbh, they’re [young] adults so as long as no one is hurt and I don’t hear about it I’m cool with it.
I’m with you on this one.
Snow boots that change color in the cold. I had those as a toddler and they were the coolest things ever.
Can confirm. I play Rimworld. (Though, tbh, my worst habit is accumulating way too many animals. Like, pages worth of named or trained dogs and wolves, plus quail.)
Sandwich maker! We had one growing up and it was awesome.
That’s my partner. I just shop hungry and ask him to check the refrigerator for me while I’m out.
We also have a shared grocery app, which works nicely.