Posts by mellowsurfer34

Does anyone have recommendations for hair and makeup artists in Miami?
..Also looking for ideas for a wedding cake🙂

Lawrence Wells said:Keti's Florist over in Puyallup🙂

Wait, where exactly is that located?

Can anyone point me toward a good florist in San Francisco for decorations and bouquets? Looking for something that won't break the bank.

rustyfox25 said:If you want the widest variety of rings, you should check out Vegas Jewelers; they're tucked away in that little alleyway right between the main plaza and the farmer's market. They specialize specifically in wedding bands, so if you have a unique vision in mind, you can pretty much custom order whatever you want. Most other jewelers in the city can make anything you desire, provided you actually have an idea of what you're looking for if you don't want the standard stuff. I ended up getting mine at MediaCorp near The Pentagon—it's right next to Tiffany & Co.—because I snagged a 20% discount at a bridal expo. Hopefully, that helps even just a little bit.😉

Yeah, thanks a ton.
Most of the good spots seem to be clustered around The Pentagon or the fruit market, so I'll probably end up scouting something around there.🙂

Gerald Wright3 said:Since I’m not getting any replies on the ring thread, I figured I’d try my luck over here! 🙂

Where is the best place in Los Angeles to go wedding ring shopping?
Specifically, where can I find the best selection and overall quality?

Thanks! 😍

I'm actually looking for the same info myself.🙂

Can anyone recommend a killer wedding hairstylist in San Francisco? I’m looking for something polished and structured rather than just a casual, beachy look, but I still want it to feel elegant. Any leads?

The Yellow Cab is booked up right now, so alright, I'll go ahead and look into some other options...

I’m on the hunt for a band based out of San Francisco that plays rock—you know, some foreign tracks, maybe a bit of an alternative vibe, and even some local West Coast stuff... anyone have leads? Ideally someone who’s just getting their act together and starting rehearsals right about now.🙂

Honestly, I’m in the exact same boat—still haven't felt anything in that area even after a full year. At this point, it’s almost become my "new normal," if that makes sense? The only time I really notice it is when I'm wearing tight jeans; then it gets a little annoying because that sensation is just super uncomfortable...

Why on earth am I constantly being charged more at the post office than what’s listed on the USPS website
For example, I went in today to send off a simple certified letter—it was under 50 grams and I even wrapped it myself in plain paper—and according to the site, it should be $3.50, but they charged me $4.75. Like, seriously, why? And just last week, I sent something via certified mail weighing up to 250 grams with COD; based on my math, it should have come out to about $6.75, but they ended up hitting me with a $27 charge. Just to be clear, I’m doing all the packing myself, so I’m not even paying extra for fancy envelopes or bubble wrap.

How am I supposed to ship a perfume? What kind of packaging should I use, and should I send it as a declared value package or something else?

Quick question for you all—where can I pick up some packing tape? Can I just grab some at the Post Office along with envelopes, or do I need to hit up a big box store like Target or Staples first?

Good God, save what little is left before you cut everything else out...🙄

I get these nauseous stomach cramps every single afternoon, and honestly, I feel like I’m going to throw up. It’s almost certainly from my pills—nothing else makes sense—because I take them every day right at 11:00 AM. I’m thinking about switching things up with the next pack and maybe taking them late at night, like around 11:00 PM, just so I can sleep through the nausea. What do you guys think? When is the best time to take them so I can hopefully dodge these side effects?

I read somewhere that when you're on certain pills, you shouldn't spend too much time out in the sun because it might trigger some kind of allergic reaction—is that actually true?

Has anyone else dealt with a dermoid cyst? I could really use some clarity on what kind of thing we're actually talking about here. My doctors have been playing a guessing game—first speculating it might be an endometriotic "chocolate cyst," and now they're leaning toward this type instead. My gynecologist mentioned that I'll eventually need an endoscopic procedure just to get a definitive answer on what's actually going on inside. Also, my CA 125 levels are pretty high right now, though apparently, that doesn't necessarily mean anything scary since the cyst itself can cause those markers to spike...

Sophia Thompson93 said:Does anyone else deal with something similar? I’m honestly not quite sure how to put this into words, but lately, every time I go to use the restroom, I look down and it’s like... there’s this reddish ring or swirl in the toilet bowl. It isn't just, you know, blood in the water. Has this happened to any of you? And could it possibly be linked to having a wound or some kind of injury?

Yeah, it's happened to me quite a few times too, though I never really paid much attention to it before. I'm assuming it's probably nothing major, but still.🤷

Look, once that inflammation kicks in, you know it's happening. Honestly, everyone knows Ketoral can settle even a workhorse, mostly because in my book, it's a much stronger pill. Gin herself actually told me to just take some Ketoral whenever things flare up, and it works like a charm for me every single time. Of course, a single pill probably hits everyone differently—it might be a lifesaver for one person and do absolutely nothing for someone else. But I think my point was pretty clear: if anyone out there has a go-to recommendation for calming down inflammation, please, let me know!

What kind of pills are you guys taking to calm down inflammation from a cyst? My doctor prescribed Ketonal, but man, it absolutely wrecks my stomach and I just can't keep popping those constantly. The pharmacist gave me some Diclorapid which helps every now and then, but honestly, I'm just over all these little pills. I've been drinking all sorts of teas—chamomile, fennel, cranberry... does anyone have anything that actually settles inflammation without relying on heavy-duty meds?

So, I started taking Logest about ten days ago. Before this, I wasn't on any kind of birth control at all, so I’m pretty much flying blind here. For the last ten days, I've had this light bleeding—kind of a dark red color—and my stomach feels like I'm going through my period all over again in the middle of the night, even though it was supposed to be finished by now. Is that actually normal? I'm guessing my body is just trying to adjust, right? Also, regarding smoking while on the pill... man, it’s not easy to just quit cold turkey. I’ve managed to cut back by maybe two or three cigarettes a day, but I still have this constant, nagging fear that something bad is going to happen. I keep reading stuff about strokes and things like that, and since I'm young, it all feels so heavy and new. Sorry, I really don't have the time to sit here and read through everyone else's stories on the forum, so if there's a kind soul out there who could give me a quick rundown, I'd appreciate it.