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Mcshiggs t1_j9zggba wrote
Look for a laundry service with delivery, they usually aren't that much, and it saves tons of time.
skateralex240 OP t1_j9zgg7x wrote
Reply to comment by Malalang in LPT Request: Why do pans in my house have black looking oil when I add pam to it when hot? by skateralex240
Thanks
Malalang t1_j9zg8sz wrote
Reply to comment by skateralex240 in LPT Request: Why do pans in my house have black looking oil when I add pam to it when hot? by skateralex240
The oil is dangerous. Never use oil that has smoked. Dump it out, turn your heat down, and start over.
[deleted] t1_j9zg4iw wrote
Reply to comment by Physical-Ad9606 in LPT: If a small business gives you discounts or free item/service to resolve a genuine issue you had with them, don't mention it in public reviews/forums, people will try to take advantage, they'll use your review as precedent and an excuse to be a shitty customer by InevitableNothing460
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skateralex240 OP t1_j9zftan wrote
Reply to comment by Malalang in LPT Request: Why do pans in my house have black looking oil when I add pam to it when hot? by skateralex240
So is it dangerous to eat from these pans?
Physical-Ad9606 t1_j9zfsiy wrote
Reply to comment by kenda1l in LPT: If a small business gives you discounts or free item/service to resolve a genuine issue you had with them, don't mention it in public reviews/forums, people will try to take advantage, they'll use your review as precedent and an excuse to be a shitty customer by InevitableNothing460
The one stars are from people complaining that the packaging was damaged. That's not the manufacturers fault.
Stabfacenotback t1_j9zfl3i wrote
I cry when I'm happy, when I laugh, when I'm sad, when I'm tired, when I'm frustrated. The sight of actual tears makes other people over react.
For me, it's simply biological. For the observer, it's shocking and borderline inappropriate. Why?
So I've gotten used to saying, "Just because there's tears, doesn't mean this is crushing my soul. I'm fine. Get over it." if they're calling me out and it's awkward.
If they're simply showing concern, I say, "Hallmark cards make me cry. Puppies and butterflies make me cry. Of course I can shed a tear upon hearing a perfect stranger met some sort of demise. I'm a crier and I'm not sorry."
marimo2019 t1_j9zfah5 wrote
I was like this growing up and in my early 20s, but once I really understood that I had people who actually love me and supports me, my "sensitivity" got a lot better. It's important to know who actually matters in your life and who doesn't really (for example not being too attached to some "friends" who don't actually care about you). Sometimes it's really good just to remind yourself that some things don't matter to your life, and some things people say or think about you really don't matter. In my 30s I'm much better, now that I'm living with a very supportive loving boyfriend.
Malalang t1_j9zf9uv wrote
Reply to LPT Request: Why do pans in my house have black looking oil when I add pam to it when hot? by skateralex240
Because the cooking oil burns and becomes carcinogenic. Thus, the black char.
leyland_gaunt t1_j9zf96y wrote
Reply to comment by calguy1955 in LPT Request: new apartment without a washer by Ready-Pay-137
Fair enough, in the UK the plumbing would either be there or just cost a few quid and we mostly dry clothes on a line or on the radiators. Bit less hassle than a laundrette
incubusboy t1_j9zf2wa wrote
Reply to LPT: If you are having trouble serving Ben and Jerry's style tub ice cream. Instead of trying to scoop it with a spoon, use a knife to slice a piece of ice cream, and then peel off the ring of cardboard tub that you chopped off with it. by JustElzi
Let Ice cream soften in the refrigerator. 1-15 mins for a B&J or other pint, longer for a half gallon brick. Ice cream in a cup should be firm but as spoonable as custard. Serving hard frozen ice cream is a rookie mistake.
CallMeNox99 t1_j9zf2d3 wrote
Reply to LPT: Don't look at your clock when waking up during the night to increase your quality of sleep. It's a lot easier to fall back asleep when you don't keep track of the sleeping time you still have left. by migudude
Are you kidding? Knowing the hour in the middle of the night it's better for me. Say that I go to the bathroom at 3:00 am then I look the hour and instead of "3:00 am? Oh no, I have only 3 hours of sleep now" is more like "Yeah! 3:00 am! I still have 3 hours of sleep!"
randompersons90 t1_j9zesbp wrote
Reply to comment by Lala6408 in LPT: Don't look at your clock when waking up during the night to increase your quality of sleep. It's a lot easier to fall back asleep when you don't keep track of the sleeping time you still have left. by migudude
I mean same ( for myself) but different
calguy1955 t1_j9zepfu wrote
Reply to comment by leyland_gaunt in LPT Request: new apartment without a washer by Ready-Pay-137
If you’re in an apartment that doesn’t have the water and drain hookups and the physical space it’s hard to have a washing machine. For a dryer you’ll also need a vent to the outside and probably a 220v electrical service.
TheVudoThatIdo t1_j9ze7e6 wrote
Have at least two weeks of underwear or more. (For ladies, having extra is always good.) You can look into laundry services if you can afford it and if it's available in your area where they wash and drop it off for you.
If at all possible, try going to the laundromat at odd times. When I had to go to the laundromat, I was lucky and had Mondays off and would go at around noon, and it was so much faster because no one was there.
It's a weird thing, but don't fold your clothes at the laundromat. Do that at home, It lowers the risk of bedbugs and lowers the risk of lossing clothing.
JwSatan t1_j9zdzat wrote
2080 working hours in a year for the US
Edit:typo
Hunter_Dune t1_j9zdz8n wrote
You might not want to do this.
I forced myself, for a very long time, to almost never show a hint of negative emotion on my face due to the bias of those around me. Now, years later, I have a (wonderful) SO and a fantastic group of people around me who sometimes wonder why I'm so stoic to the point of almost being robotic. I'm not having to unlearn being so boxed up, and show those who love me what I'm feeling on my face.
Having emotions is not a bad thing.
keepthetips t1_j9zdx3j wrote
Reply to LPT Request: Why do pans in my house have black looking oil when I add pam to it when hot? by skateralex240
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Eneko_the_Rottweiler t1_j9zdfbq wrote
If it is helpful, there are 26 bi-weekly pay periods in a year.
Loplo_Fox t1_j9zdee6 wrote
What runs out first? Underwear? Buy more. Or hand wash it. Shirts? Buy more. Have 2 weeks worth of everything.
Also wash and fold service is awesome if you can afford it. I was using it in NYC for about 50 cents a pound I think. We could do two huge bags for about 40 bucks if I remember correctly.
Or buy a washer/dryer combo. They make them that will wash and dry in one machine that was drain the water out of a normal drain so no need to exhaust. Not sure if that is preventing you from having one or space but could solve the problem. These things can take a long time to wash and dry (4+ hours) because I think it has to condense the steam back to water and drain it out.
Dirty_Old_Town t1_j9zd4jp wrote
Reply to comment by dubbzy104 in LPT: If you always listen to music or the radio when you drive, make sure to do occasional drives without sound to listen to your car for a few minutes. There could be something quietly scraping, grinding, or dragging and you would never hear it until it’s too loud and too late. by The_Big_Crouton
If a sound stands out to you, get it checked out.
Lala6408 t1_j9zcry3 wrote
Reply to comment by randompersons90 in LPT: Don't look at your clock when waking up during the night to increase your quality of sleep. It's a lot easier to fall back asleep when you don't keep track of the sleeping time you still have left. by migudude
I like that a lot better than “Ouuu, you’re mentally ill.” Which is what went through my head while I was typing the comment.
lil_groundbeef t1_j9zgtos wrote
Reply to LPT Request: How to lose emotions from your face permanently? by todiecena
I’m just going to say as an emotionally in tuned person myself, the best thing I ever did was experiment with psychedelic mushrooms. Not saying they’re for you, but I’m saying they helped me significantly with processing emotions. It all boils down to how you let things effect you. You can either care greatly or not give a fuck. The mushrooms helped me find it within myself to not let things effect me so greatly. I couldn’t have done it without them. They changed my life for the better. They effect everybody differently and can trigger psychosis etc so be mindful if you have a family history of any mental issues like that if you do decide to try them for yourself.