gdp's Comments

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Thu, 16 Jun 2016 14:51:27 +0000

I agree completely, but my hope is that if the legislation is passed, there will be a major push for an overhaul of the terror watch list and we will end up with the best of both worlds. If nothing else, it would definitely bring the issues into the spotlight.

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Fri, 10 Jun 2016 16:20:11 +0000

One of my friends had a pizza party where they were all cooked on a grill it and it was amazing! Plus you can let your friends go nuts with their own pizza concoctions, and it's super vegetarian friendly compared to most grill events. We followed this Kitchn guide! http://www.thekitchn.com/how-to-grill-pizza-cooki...

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Fri, 10 Jun 2016 15:03:58 +0000

Yeah, from my experience, any time you mess with hormones there's a bit of an adjustment period for your body and that can manifest in a lot of different ways. Glad I could help! Also, your username fits perfectly with this question and I really appreciate it. :)

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Fri, 10 Jun 2016 14:48:51 +0000

I've been on hormonal BC both for acne and pregnancy prevention for years (Trinessa Lo right now, have used Yaz and Ortho-TriCyclen Lo in the past) and truthfully it's sometimes just a matter of figuring out which hormones in certain pills work for your body. I'd definitely give it another pack or so before you decide anything (I've broken out when starting a new kind before), but if it's a continual thing go back to the doc and see if you an try another kind. FWIW, my insurance made me switch to Trinessa Lo recently from the Ortho and I was really angry about it, but it's actually working with my body chemistry a lot better.

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Wed, 8 Jun 2016 15:38:46 +0000

I kept saying to people that I wanted Ghost to kill Ramsey, but I like your way SO MUCH BETTER. They wouldn't have put so much stuff about Ramsey sic-ing his dogs on people if that wasn't going to come back into play somehow. Also, I like the symmetry of Boltons as dogs and Starks as direwolves/wolves a lot.

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Tue, 7 Jun 2016 15:09:37 +0000

Agreed. I am officially #bernedout.

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Wed, 25 May 2016 16:45:46 +0000

Thumbtack is a good resource for cheap movers! That's where we found ours for a move about two months ago and they were awesome. Other than that, pack a box a day to move and a box a day to donate/get rid of. Last time I saved all my donations until the end and it was a nightmare, so try to make progress on both fronts. And congrats on the new place! When it gets terrible just think about how much fun you're going to have living there.

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Fri, 20 May 2016 16:59:09 +0000

So, there's definitely a trick to it, but the cat LOVES it and it's certainly one of the more attractive cat window seats on the market. (It also looks more unsturdy in that picture than it actually is.) The trick to hanging it up is to wash the window really well with whatever cleaner you prefer and make sure that it's still a bit damp, then take the same paper towel you used to clean the window (that should also still be damp) and rub it on the suction cups for a bit of moisture before trying to stick it on. Something about that little bit of moisture on both sides makes it stay so much better. You may also have to occasionally reform the cups if they get too flat and won't stick as well. Also, I'm really glad that all my highly specific knowledge on this is not going to waste, so thank you for that!

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Fri, 20 May 2016 16:14:05 +0000

My biggest triumph of the week is this little lady being home! She was at the vet's overnight for two days with a dreadfully high fever (107.9 at one point!) and we were worried sick, but she is home and eating and meowing and snuggling. She's also got a pretty sick gangster lean when she walks from the IV that's still in her arm - the vet wanted to leave it in just in case she took a turn and needed fluids quickly. Edit: Sorry for the previous gigantic photo. <img src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7058/26857901110_dc95fdb938.jpg" width="375" height="500" alt="IMG_5202">

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Mon, 2 May 2016 16:12:46 +0000

Well, based on the preview for next week we'll be seeing the Tower of Joy, which should go a way towards proving that things aren't what they seem with the Bastard of Winterfell. I think they're going to start setting that up next episode with Bran, and then when Jon takes Winterfell back towards the end of this season he's going to go down to the crypts and open Lyanna's tomb and emerge Jon Targaryen (or Baratheon? I have lots of thoughts about this.)

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Fri, 29 Apr 2016 16:42:55 +0000

I have complicated feelings about this right now! I just moved to an incredibly walkable neighborhood (drugstore, hardware store, grocery store are all within 3 blocks of my apartment) and I would like to upgrade my lounging game to something that I could go to one of those places without having to either a) put on real clothes or b) feel like a ragamuffin. I also work from home, so it's more of a day-to-day issue than it may be for a lot of people, and I must be comfortable. Is Athleisure the only option?

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Fri, 29 Apr 2016 16:34:34 +0000

My cat proved once and for all this week that cats will always lay on top of something that's on top of something, even when those things are exactly the same. Science! <img src="https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1665/26687742556_c4b6c43e5c_c.jpg" width="800" height="600" alt="FullSizeRender">

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Fri, 29 Apr 2016 16:21:23 +0000

I'm actually in the process of planning my wedding and figuring this out as well! I think our biggest issue is the ceremony itself, because neither of us are religious and it can be a little difficult to incorporate the "ceremony" that people are used to without it (I'm in the Deep South.) One thing that we're definitely doing to work around that is a handfastening ceremony instead of vows or whatever. I like the pagan root of them and the symbolism, and it adds an element of ritual in a slightly rebellious way.

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Fri, 8 Apr 2016 17:20:41 +0000

My favorite work pieces are from Marshalls/TJ Maxx/Kohl's. You can get pretty good pieces for fairly cheap, and then spend the money you saved on clothes on a tailor to make them fit perfectly, especially if you're doing a capsule wardrobe. Plus, knowing that everything can be tailored to fit you better also takes a lot of the stress out of the initial shopping trip. My best adult apartment advice is to allow yourself to invest in a big statement piece that you love, and then fill in the blanks around it. Whether it's a gorgeous sofa or a nice painting, it gives you something to work off of that you are confident about. If you focus too much on getting every little thing immediately, then (in my experience) you wind up with a bunch of stuff that you're okay with but not actually excited about.

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Fri, 8 Apr 2016 17:06:35 +0000

I'm moving next weekend, although the landlord gave us the okay to do a "soft move" this weekend for pictures/books/etc. which does help. We also hired movers for the big furniture pieces because our lovely new apartment has exterior concrete stairs and I'm not looking to add hospital bills to the equation. That being said, how have I managed to fit so much crap into a 900 sq. ft. shotgun? Am I secretly Mary Poppins? When do I get my umbrella?

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Sat, 2 Apr 2016 00:26:37 +0000

Yeah, I've mostly been saving a page of links to things that I really like, and then once I get my stuff moved in I'm going to fill in the blanks and see what I really want to do. The research tickles the same part of my brain as planning out a vacation or something like that!

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Fri, 1 Apr 2016 17:00:50 +0000

I've never seen this site before! Definitely one of the more reasonably-priced places I've seen. Thank you!

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Fri, 1 Apr 2016 16:58:42 +0000

I LOVE West Elm. Their organic cotton sheets have completely revolutionized my sleeping situation, and their decision to open a store in my city has completely revolutionized the way that I throw away money.

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Fri, 1 Apr 2016 16:30:21 +0000

OMG those bar carts. We are actually moving into an apartment directly above a wine/specialty cocktail store, so I definitely might have to invest in that!

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Fri, 1 Apr 2016 16:08:51 +0000

Toasties, what are your dream furniture pieces that are still relatively reasonably priced? I am moving into a shiny new apartment on the 15th and thanks to a tax return, actually have some money to throw at buying nice things. We're going for a midcentury modern look. Help me decorate my dream apartment! ETA: Art/bookshelves/kitchen accessories also appreciated!