I hate inflation! I hate how everything is 40+ bucks now! Doesn’t matter if it’s small, shitty quality, used, it’s still gonna be 40+ dollars!!!! Like please let’s be reasonable!!!!!!!!!
I just wanna buy cute stuff without having to spend an arm and leg for everything…(T ^ T)
My experience with using cuteness to improve my health
cw: (poor physical health and disordered eating mentioned briefly)
I believe people really undervalue using cuteness to help make your mental and physical health more manageable. I feel like this can apply to many things but I specifically am going to talk about my experience with taking vitamins/medicine.
Due to a variety of issues (physical health conditions, food restrictions and disordered eating) I have needed to take vitamins for many years now and occasionally need take medication as well. However I have found regularly taking the vitamins to be nearly impossible. I haven't ever been able to take them for more than a few of days in a row. After that I end up forgetting to take them for weeks at a time.
I had several issues with taking them. I overall didn't like taking them and I found them to be an annoyance. Even looking at them was an annoyance. Their containers were ugly and clinical. And then the colors of the vitamins themselves also were very unappealing. I know these may seem like very little things. But these details made me avoid looking at them. I didn't like seeing them and as a result I would often completely forget about them or forget if I had taken them that day or not.
I tried several things to get into a habit of taking them such as setting an alarm or setting them out somewhere more visible. But I'd still end up putting it off and forgetting.
Since being more active in menhera communities online I have been inspired to take better care of myself. I tried to think of things that have helped me form healthy habits in past. I specifically thought about my bullet journal and how making my planner cute has helped me stay a lot more organized and less anxious. I remembered seeing posts in the menhera tag mentioning cute pill cases. So I decided to make my own.
This is the one I use now! I just found a simple case that has a pink hue and added ruffled ribbon to it. It also has a little loop at the end where I added a my melody charm. (I'd also like to add cute stickers but I haven't found one I like)
I also painted and added ribbon to these jars so I can take keep the vitamins/medicine there in the meantime instead of the ugly containers. (I took them out of these jars for the photo because showing what I take feels weirdly personal)
Since I have changed the containers I keep my vitamins/medication in I've noticed a change in my view of them. Even though the color of them is the same I don't mind because I'm able to focus on the cuteness around them instead. I no longer feel uneasy or annoyed looking at them. I find myself remembering them now because they cuter and nicer to see.
I made this change about two months ago and I have actually managed to start taking the vitamins regularly. I have taken them everyday for about a month and half now. Cuteness has made it so much easier to do this self care task. It also it just makes me happier to add cuteness into the more difficult parts of my daily routine.
I’m soooooooo hungry I want domios pizza I want talkoyaki I want anything. Get me some fettuccine alfredo gimme that uh, that spicy spaghetti that ramen noodles anddddd I’d like a glass of milk please and some peanut butter and crackers and strawberries and a grille cheese… don’t forget the red pepper flapes…. I have a sweet tooth a salty tooth a sour tooth, all of my teeth all the food all for me I’m the delightful foodie with so much to see gimme a little bit of rice and sushi I want it now… a burger of a medium size a side of cruspy yumbly fries give it to me as I please and I’ll show you the Foodie’s Fantasy I’ll eat anything for dinnerspiration….a fond milkshake a BLT even though I don’t care for bacon … hot dog you name it i crave it, I save it I’ll savor it with an open mind I’ll try and I’ll and find , my food joy , the hidden glee , I haven’t been able to see , and for the record I wanna say I’m sorry, for Eating that tomato past when I should, it wasn’t good but I’ve learned mh lesson I won’t be messin if it’s past its due date, I know I don’t wanna waste but there’s danger in that taste, so see me turning over a whole new leaf, spinach leaf, romaine , I’m back to real life again and I just wanna give a shout out to those who believed in me even when I made food mistakes, you gave me a break and I will forever appreciate the kindness it took to see me at my worst , But now I’m well versed so PASS THE BRATWURST shout out to German ancestry, shout out to every country everywhere reppping best foods, I’m talking india ethiopia a foodie’s utopia. Let’s make dinner let’s make a move let’s make a stand let’s go international hand in hand eating every dish we can and when the plane lands - back in america that freedom land they’ll look at me and say, what a truly Hungry man.
Looking to take a teddy bear home with you? You're in luck; these particular bears are domesticated and thrive under human care. If the idea of tending to a teddy seems overwhelming, don't worry! Here are some tips to get you started.
1.) Diet
Much like their flesh-and-blood counterparts, teddy bears are not prone to pickiness, though they require variety to stay healthy and happy. Teddies thrive on a mixture of:
Hugs
Stories
Dreams
Cuddles
Simple games (e.g., patty-cake, peekaboo, catch)
Additionally, teddy bears enjoy being offered human food, even if they don't eat it. This can provide your teddy with enrichment in the form of something new to look at and smell, and is highly recommended.
If your teddy's physical form is too thin, they can be plumped up again via the addition of stuffing through an opened seam. This does not hurt the teddy bear.
2.) Habitat
Teddy bears' natural habitat is anywhere that their human sleeps, as well as shelves or toy boxes. However, it is in best practice to be mindful that the habitat is free of mice, cloth-eating moths, or carpet beetles (please see "Blackmore DK, Owen DG, Young CM. Some observations on the diseases of Brunus Edwardii" for additional information).
For teddies housed in beds, you may find that they slip under the bed or in the gap between the bed and the wall on occasion. This is normal exploratory behavior, and indicative that your teddy bear is healthy and active. However, some teddy bears will not explore on their own; rest assured that lack of exploration is merely a sign that your teddy bear is comfortable and feels no need to move.
3.) Cleanliness
Most teddy bears do not shed, and only require brushing to smooth out and untangle disturbed fur. It is important to brush carefully and slowly so as not to pull out your teddy bear's fur, as it does not grow back. Unlike wild bears, teddy bears are not overly fond of water, so baths must be completed quickly and the teddy bear must be thoroughly dried, which will prevent mildewing of the stuffing and "wet blanket" syndrome (characterized by a melencholy disposition and sour attitude). Teddies with glass or plastic eyes may need them polished on occasion.
4.) Enrichment
Teddy bears, as a general rule, are quite content to accompany a human in any daily task (e.g., riding in a car, taking a walk, watching T.V., spending time in the park). Some breeds are much more hardy than others, so it is important to select a teddy bear that will fit your lifestyle.
Teddy bears are very capable of reading and enjoy books both with and without pictures, though most enjoy being read to instead of reading on their own. Teddies are curious animals who are fond of learning new things, no matter how trivial.
Teddy bears are apex predators and will hunt for fun, no matter how well-fed they are. If you wake in the middle of the night to find that your teddy bear is keenly watching a dark corner, it means that your teddy bear has found a nightmare (their preferred prey). This is normal behavior, and the best practice is to simply close your eyes and go back to sleep.
This guide is not exhaustive, but only covers the basics. Each teddy bear is different and has different needs, but with time, patience, and love, your teddy will be a happy addition to your household for years to come.
in both cases: always start on the lowest setting and wrapped in something soft!! if it hurts, stop!!
But, re: sinuses: look up a diagram of where they are, and when a spot feels particularly good or is particularly congested, hold it there longer. Definitely keep tissues handy for when it drains. Also it can help if your sinuses hurt like fuck but aren't actually congested (which happened when I had covid), but the effect doesn't last long.
Re: TMJ disorder: You can just push it against the joint, obviously; if your vibe has a small contact point you can REALLY dig in there (but again: stop if it hurts). But don't forget the whole area around the joint, around your ears, and up your scalp. There's a lot of muscles that tighten when your jaw is tight/stiff/in pain. Be especially careful when on a spot that's just skin over a bone without a lot of padding.
vibrators can also help if you have restless legs syndrome! Especially ones with fancy pulse patterns. When my RLS is severe I tuck them behind my knees or wherever & can finally lie still & sleep. You might need to wrap them in fabric to avoid skin irritation ymmv. There was even a paper published somewhere called "counter stimulatory devices for RLS" that was hilariously vague about saying the word "vibrator"
Once again adding also useful if you have dystonia or any kind of muscle spasticity. I have cervical dystonia (neck spasms) and dystonia in my left leg that's essentially like persistent Charley horse cramps from my neuromuscular issues and bought a Hitachi expressly for this purpose lol
fighting for my fucking life in the work gc because nobody else has curly hair. freaky ted why have you done this to me.
and that marg was good because my boss made a comment i didn’t care for on the monday of that week so i overserved everybody by at least a shot to haemorrhage stock. there was no skill involved i out enough tequila in that to end Your bloodline freaky ted
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