#stuff i bought

[abybweisse]

Oh, I forgot to post about this last month! I got the August issue of GFantasy, with the cover art featuring Undertaker.

The insert isn't a typical poster but a large card with a different design on each side.

[thathalloweenyfeeling]

Home Goods 2024: "Things I Actually Bought" Edition

[rainyfestivalsweets]

6/21/24

Finished my box of Slim Coffee by Unaltered.

30 serv/ box individual serving packs.

So....I finished this box this morning.

I cannot swear to it's efficacy as in my opinion, I did not remember to take it regularly enough. I didn't take it regularly enough because I didn't like the flavor and although I adore coffee, i just couldn't quite get past the taste or aftertaste.

I did try my sf caramel or chocolate to cover it up but nothing I tried made me like it. 30 tries.

I am not likely to repurchase due to cost and the weird flavor thing. But it was worth a shot, as many things are.

It might be better for someone who likes the flavor, & the individual serving packs mean you can take it "on the go," so it might be a nice addition for someone who actually leaves their house.

The ingredients look like it should have a positive effect. But remembering to take it was a problem for me, sadly.

I don't think I took it enough to give it a proper score... but I also didn't note any ill effects from it either. 😔

[chronicbeans]

Welcome Home Characters as Things I Bought at the Dollar Store with my Friend:

Julie, Frank, and Wally Edition

Welcome Home has invaded my brain so badly that I bought these things, laid them out, and went "OMG [INSERT CHARACTER] WOULD BUY THAT!"

Frank Frankly:

I think he'd buy a butterfly journal, fidget critter, and a "Coffee Makes Things Happen" notebook. The butterfly journal is obvious, with his butterfly fixation. I just think he'd also like slugs and fidget toys, so the fidget critter would be good for him. I also headcanon that he likes coffee, like a lot of "grumpy" characters in media tend to (at least the ones I see).

Julie Joyful:

I think she'd buy a "Be Kind" notebook, a fidget critter, and a "Colors of Kindness" crayons box. Since all of the neighbors are very focused on being kind, due to the show being a kid's show, so I think that she'd be all over the crayons and notebook. The critter is because due to the fact that I believe she'd find it cute, as well as benefit from the stim toy. I can also just see her swinging it around like one of those wooden spinning rattles. She probably makes a "Critter Club" for all who own the fidget critter.

Wally Darling:

You've probably noticed the fidget critter is in every section by now. He'd also buy a ceramic mug paint kit, pastel crayons, the "Colors of Kindness" crayons, and fine line markers. The art stuff and ceramic mug kit are due to his love of art and expressing himself. The fidget critter is because he likes playing with it, as well as the fact that he wanted to join the "Critter Club" that Julie made.

As a little bonus, here's the colors in the "Colors of Kindness" crayon box, since they have cute names imo:

Go With the Flow

Life is Gouda

Lucky to Know You

Nurture Nature

Hello Sunshine

A Warm Hug

Peace of Mind

Sky's the Limit

[aby-off-topic]

Capybara shirt because: capybara drinking boba.

[shopvisitor]

[abyholidaywardrobe]

Haunted Mansion lounge pants.

[abybweisse]

My T-shirt today...

...so: Done ✅

[obsob]

i am a being capable of immeasurable love and whimsy

[bamsara]

AHA I learned how to make home made pins (which are stored on this piece of foam for now until I can get or craft a display to put them on)

Some came out warmer tinted than I intended and a few of the Chica cup handles broke but I had fun with it. I applied a sealer to protect them from weather and water but might switch to resin, but resin is also expensive so depends. I might sell these in sets but the ones with some errors will be b-grade discounted obviously. I have other designs as well but haven't tested those yet

[abybweisse]

Picked this up this today, ordered through Kinokuniya.

[qeentori]

So I just bought a incense burners and I thought it was fitting for:

Jiang Cheng!!

BEHOLD

So I recently bought this Comb, and I wanted everyone’s opinion…

Would Lan Wangji own this comb?

[catlovesme]

[rainyfestivalsweets]

Low Cal beverages

One easy swap is to not drink your calories. But it does help to stay hydrated, especially if you work out a lot.

Liquid calories are often not satisfying so why waste the cals?.... if this is you, here are some things I am trying:

Water. Iced water, warm water.

Broth- 5 cal bouillon cubes

Tea- Cold brew & hot. Try everything & find your favorites.

Monster ultras- 10 cals

Water mix-ins like Mio.

Crystal light or similar packs

LMNT electrolyte replacements- YUM

Ultima-another electrolyte brand

Coffee- Yum.

Skinny coffee syrups. I'm Boujee.

TrueLime packets. Quite refreshing.

Boost shots (transform-Chris & Heidi Powell's company)

Instead of booze, I have been drinking NA beverage replacements. My favorites are hiyo, recess, & moment

I do diet soda too. 1 can of like a Dr pepper zero strawberry n cream in the afternoon, when I crave a sweet. I used to go to an ice cream replacement or a protein (candy!) Bar. I do non caffeinated in the evening, especially helpful for CBD time.

Try everything. Use whatever works to stay hydrated. I realize in my old age that I was definitely not hydrated most of my life.

I realized that for whatever reason, I could not drink alcohol, even on just a weekend basis and be successful on a weight loss journey.

Any drinks at all- even a moderate 2 white claw evening Friday or Saturday would completely stall me.

Sometimes you have to figure out what is holding you back.

*edited for spelling mistakes and autocorrect eff ups.

[maalidoesart]

hugs and kisses

[aby-off-topic]

New Xmas sweater at BoxLunch.