Storing superglue in the fridge. Those tiny packs now actually last until I’ve used it all.
Now there’s a tip! Hang on walking to my fridge.
Bonus nugget: Store it in the door, next to the mayonnaise. It may not matter, but that’s what I (happen to) do, and it works like a charm.
Crossing into superstition a little maybe, but why not.
I like to replicate a working procedure as closely as possible, but It’s small and (probably) inconsequential enough that I think of it more as sub-par-stition
Wait… even after you open it? The ones without a cap?
Haven’t tried the cap less ones, but wouldn’t surprise me if it also works, at least to a limited degree. Super glue cures because of the moisture in the air, and cold environments are very poor at holding moisture.
I’ll give it a go. I buy the “single serving” glue because I’m always repairing kid toys, and I hated how it went bad so quickly.
Same, but I started buying larger ones after it stopped going bad due to the fridge. Most toy repair in my household are usually done with superglue, epoxy, or solder, all of which last forever here. And failihg those, printing a new part is usually an option here.
If you don’t feel like modeling and printing a part, have you tried epoxy putty?
It’s great for fixing complex molded shapes, like play dough that hardens to plastic.
I store it in the freezer and it lasts forever.
The only downside is that every time I go to use it, it starts expanding as it heats up and ends up dripping out of the nozzle even when I’m not squeezing it.
Nothing a bit of paper towel can’t fix but it can become a bit messy.
For me, it was buying CA glue from hobby or woodworking shops instead of those tiny packs of “superglue”. Comes in all different thicknesses and with activator usually for a lower cost per gram, and in bottles designed to last until the glue is gone.
I’m sure brand also plays a role. The three adhesives I use the most, both at home and at work are superglue, epoxy, and threadlocker. And I always use Locktite brand for all three (well, 7 if you count the different strengths of threadlock)
I started running Linux 15 years ago, and switched to Linux as my main daily driver like 10 years ago. And I couldn’t be happier, but I still wish I would have started my Linux journey way sooner, especially since Windows is about as useful as used toilet paper these days…
same, but only 3 years here
Awesome, and welcome to the Penguin Club! 🐧
Living alone
I lived alone for most of my life and I agree. Had a friend from another country visit and sleep at my place for a week and even though I like him I am glad he’s gone now. It’s my safe space.
Weird thing about this is that sometimes there’s this weird phenomenon called separation anxiety
Especially in Parent-Child relations… its so weird to get attached to emotionally abusive parents.
I understand. I won’t pretend like there aren’t days when I don’t feel a deep, almost sorrowful need for companionship. Especially familial connection. However, the peace is worth it in so many ways that outweigh that. Mental health has grown over time. I promise it is not easy, but it is worth it.
I much prefer living with my partner. Best decision to move in together
I was enrolled into this experiment against my will recently. We’ll see how it goes. For the record, I’ve hand my laundry hung drying for four weeks now.
I wish you the best.
Appreciate it.
Absolutely
Hear me out:
Bamboo pajamas
I WFH so negl I am in jammies most of the time (yeah I throw on a corporate tshirt for the annoying “cams-on” zooms but still wearing jammie bottoms)
Wife got bamboo onesies for the baby. So soft. Then she found they also make adult jammies of the same material. Omfg. Where was this all my life till now?
You have not lived till you wear soft bamboo clothes. Worth every penny.
I remember hearing back during COVID when everyone was WFH that sales of business pants had tanked. Sales of business shirts hadn’t. So that tracks.
Also try micromodal which is even softer than bamboo!
Interesting, never heard of this till now. May become my new go-to.
Internet rabbit hole summary:
- made out of Beechwood
- subjectively ~10% softer than bamboo
- brand name is owned by an Austrian company that follows strictest Euro regulations incl:
- 95-99% closed-loop chemical re-use
- sustainable tree sourcing in European forests with neither irrigation nor pesticides
Jesus Christ, it’s like ecocide not to switch to the softer alternative.
Moreover, to my surprise, the prices are about the same. Top and bottom are each in the ~$35-45 range, or an oversize sleep shirt for ~$50-60
Down sides, apparently Bamboo:
- is sturdier
- breathes better
Anyway, ordered a identical pair off Etsy for myself and the wife. Will be fun to compare.
Thank you, Fedi Person!Awesome, hope you and the wife love them! And I didn’t even know about the sustainable sourcing, that’s so cool to hear.
I got a set of micromodal boxer briefs a year ago because they were deeply discounted (new product launch) and they were such a game changer that I bought a few more sets at full price and threw away all my cotton ones. They all still look like the day I got them, no pilling or visible wear. They’re currently the only micromodal clothes I own, but I wouldn’t wear anything else for underwear.
I’ve found that my bamboo garments stretch out and pill. Is that a common thing for bamboo or did I get unlucky with the quality?
I have not had that experience.
My go-to brands have been Posh Peanut and Lil Sleepies
Cutting my hair short (like masc).
Folks insisted “but [my] hair is so nice”, “what if you regret it?” And “but you won’t be able to tie it back.”
I finally feel like me. I’m almost mad at myself for not doing it like ten years ago. I’m so genuinely happy over a friggin haircut. It’s wild.
You and me, we’re the same!
It’s liberation
is a guy who always has crew cuts or high and tights i’m finally doing the opposite and letting it all grow, i feel the same though haha but my dad and mom always hated my hair long 😖
I relate so hard to this.
It came to a head one day in college, I had planned to cut my hair short because it was summer. I was feeling crummy flu like symptoms and kept putting it off until finally I had to give in and put off the haircut.
I felt such a euphoric sense of relief, it made me realize how much more me I felt with long long hair.
I kept my hair short for like half a decade until covid, and it was so enjoyable. It kinda didn’t look well on me, sadly. I looked like a match. XD
Getting on HRT of course
Downward facing dog -> upward facing dog -> child pose
My lower stomach and digestion work so much better when I remember to do this.
How long do you recommended doing each pose for?
Tell me more!
I mean that is kinda it, it is a simple body motion I never learned until yoga that clearly I was supposed to be doing because my body just digests/does all the gassy stuff better, this whole time I just didn’t know.
No one told me “Do downward facing dog, your tummy will feel better!” I just discovered it from doing it so I feel like I wish I discovered that way sooner.
You’re getting relief from gas with it, rather than reflux or gutrot?
Wait til you hear about bow pose.
When you remember to do it, how often do you do it? How long do you hold each pose?
Going vegan, kicking my religion/faith to the curb, leaving my abusive marriage, injecting estrogen.
Some pretty fun years.
What did injecting estrogen do and do you no longer do it? Why if so?
It gave me booba, smoother skin and a will to live lol
I’m trans and yeah I am still doing it :3
Smoother skin? What kind of witchcraft is that?
Well I think “softer” skin would be more precise. It’s a quite common effect when you switch from a testosteron controlled body to an estrogen controlled one.
Delete Facebook and twitter
X is for nazi pedos
I only have facebook still because my older relatives use it to communicate a lot, otherwise I’d never touch it again.
Unfortunately some places you can’t delete Facebook. For example my local town dump was shut down this weekend due to -40 temps, only place it was posted was Facebook. Yea I went to the dump with a car load of trash and recycling to find myself staring at the shut gate. Wasn’t happy about that…
You can have messenger without Facebook. At least it’s possible in the EU
X is for Nazis, you’re right. I actually deleted Facebook in like 2010 and Twitter in 2019 or something; long before Elon bought it. It was already becoming a drain on my mental health thanks to Trump. honestly, it’s crazy i kept using it much after 2015.
Lifting weights.
Today me is thankful for 18 year old me for once starting a healthy habit early and actually sticking to it.
I lifted on and off in my 20s, 30s, and 40s but never stuck with it. I started again at 55. Except for taking a break over the last two Christmass, I’ve been pretty consistant.
Fountain of youth.
Knives that don’t suck. Also getting chickens. I love them so much, great pets and they lay eggs :)
bokbok bok
Dude chickens are the best. Some of them can be wicked smart too. I miss mine.
And I highly recommend sharpening your knives with a sharpening stone or whetstone. It makes such a huge difference to how fun it is to be in the kitchen.
To add too this, one of those rolling guys with the 15°/20° magnetic holder. I can’t recommend it enough! You might not be getting a piece of paper falling through without stopping. But I no longer have to make sure all fruits and veggies are skin side down when chopping, because I can’t tell the difference any more.
Having money.
No but seriously, nothing even comes close.
I have 3 years wage saved up but I still suffer from chronic financial anxiety and I’m starting to worry it might not go away with more money.
However, I can’t know how anxious I’d be without these savings so there’s that too.
Growing up broke will make you feel broke for all your life no matter how much you save up. Therapy helps. Luckily with money you can afford therapy.
It won’t.
But that’s a good thing. Don’t let it go away. Just learn to control it.
It will all go away when you die. Enjoy it and share it.
The anxiety
It’ll go away when you have a billion dollars.
Or not.
Things that helped;
- Blocking Lemmy and Reddit on my phone, and limiting time browsing the News
- Delete social media apps from the phone
- Switching from diet sodas to just cold water
- Reducing coffee from 4 a day to 0-1 a day
- Get diagnosed for ADHD and get on Vyvanse
- Eat high fibre, starting the day with oats/fibre
- Meditating
- Journaling, with weekly review of how I progressed towards my goals
- Cutting back on smoking weed to once every other month
What I’m still working on;
- Cut down on time browsing porn. I’ll probably binge porn for an afternoon once a week or two. Still too much.
- Consistency in the gym. I’ve had a lot of life altering events happen recently, so I’m trying to get back on the ball.
- Just vegging out on the computer while at home. I should be doing things like writing, reading, or exercise. But instead I sit here and type out long comments while my meds kick in. :)
The more I read, the more this sounds like toxic productivity. It’s okay to have downtime. It’s okay to just relax. It’s okay to have hobbies that aren’t entirely focused on health or mental wellbeing. It’s okay to occasionally indulge hedonic tendencies like porn. Hell, most doctors say that jorkin it a few times a week helps keep things healthy.
Maintaining this kind of lifestyle will likely result in burnout sooner or later.
It’s okay to work on yourself too. Nothing toxic about anything they said. Stop trying to discourage people from working on themselves.
porn addiction is probably hard, there are forums out there usually about porn-induced ED that may give insight.
I stopped eating meat for the most part (aka: flexiatarian).
Go for more walks and eat less meat and tell me you don’t feel better!
Similar: I cut down on dairy by limiting my consumption to only the last week of every month (and I don’t go crazy that week, just a wedge of Cambozola or so). My skin is clearer and has a healthy glow, and I can eat a big non-dairy meal without feeling overstuffed.
Sleep schedule!
