FeatherConstrictor

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FeatherConstrictor ,

How does it compare to "go to song radio" on Spotify?

FeatherConstrictor ,

That's super nice! One of the biggest things keeping me on Spotify has been just how much new music I'm able to find that I enjoy because of its algorithm. This feature is one I'm sorely missing though so I'll have to check out plexamp!

FeatherConstrictor ,

Ah wait this need for a "come down" from stimulation might explain a lot of things for me.

If I'm coming down from a long day/walk/etc. the tiredness hits me, but if I don't go to bed and fall asleep fast enough, even if I'm relaxing, then I will no longer be sleepy and will struggle to fall asleep.

FeatherConstrictor ,

I take the train to my new job and I gotta say I didn't expect to like working on the train so much. If you pass through any nnicd areas you have a nice view, the upper floors are quiet zones during rush hour, the seats are fairly comfortable. It's nice! The drive is about half the time, but even if I could drive there I wouldn't.

FeatherConstrictor ,

Yeah the Vyvanse side effects wore off for me too, but so did it's efficacy over time even though I rarely take it every day. I did take it daily for a couple months recently though.

FeatherConstrictor ,

I did that for a while and (anecdotally) it only delayed the effectiveness from reducing, didn't stop it.

Need advice on new sensory friendly office shoes

I just started interning and it's my first office job (Yay!) but most of the clothes I feel comfortable wearing are not really office attire. Especially shoes. I have no "appropriate" shoes because shoes have always been a particular source of sensory issues so I wear the same black pair of mesh trainers. I have to commute in a...

FeatherConstrictor OP ,

Thanks for the suggestion!

Are they heavy? Because they do look heavy. I also heard the break-in period is painful?

FeatherConstrictor OP ,

That sounds like a great idea in the future if it becomes a possibility! We don't have assigned desks so that's not an option for me; I'd have to carry my shoes in my bag and the extra backpack weight sounds like it'd offset the foot comfort. Thanks for your response ☺️

FeatherConstrictor OP ,

I will look those up for sure! And yeah I'll also spend a few more days observing what others in the office are wearing to get a better idea. Thanks!

FeatherConstrictor OP ,

I recently watched a YouTube essay about this and completely agree. Luckily my foot isn't wide, so the shoes that I wear as my dailies don't push in my pinkie toe at all even though it doesn't have a particularly wide toe box, just a mix of soft flexible fabric and a slightly bigger size.

The video I watched does recommend a few shoes for people like you, I'd be happy to find it and send it if you'd like :)

FeatherConstrictor OP ,

Yes I agree, I have been looking around at others' footwear and I do see some sneakers (though nicer cleaner looking ones than the ones I'm wearing, which aren't bad, they're solid black, but the design is very casual and sporty). For this reason I'm thinking I might look for Birkenstock boots and a pair of comfortable white sneakers. I'll look into the go walks, I like the roomier shoes! Thanks :)

FeatherConstrictor OP ,

Here's the video: https://youtu.be/Ap990027tOY?si=h3pgJMEwOSf5p-y5

For ease, here's the list of shoes he recommends in the video description. Please note these are all affiliate links for the YouTuber as I've copied them from his description.

Xero: https://xeroshoes.com/go/JAKELEARY
VivoBarefoot: (10% off code JAKEL10 when viewing cart) http://bit.ly/3OQibYD
Tolos (10% off) https://weartolos.com/?ref=JakeLeary
Wildling (handmade): https://fas.st/t/ijBYSq2N
BeLenka (handmade, streetwear sub-brand BareBarics is included here) https://bit.ly/3P2rCUP
Peluva (five toe sneakers that don't look terrible, 10% code JAKELEARY) https://peluva.com/JAKELEARY

Best Price Point non-Amazon:
Saguaro (10% off code JAKELEARY) https://bit.ly/3sgi4gi

Best Price Point made in North America:
Splay (10% off with code LEARY) https://splayshoes.com/?ref=p6ii6mlj

Amazon Minimal Shoes Under $40
Skaso: https://amzn.to/45p7nWG
Whitin ("view Whitin store" to see other models) https://amzn.to/47q4oiM
Geweo: https://amzn.to/453qB4q

Wide Toebox, Thicker Soles (check the stack height and drop in shoe specs)
Lems: https://bit.ly/3quE2vl
Altra: https://bit.ly/444uvZB
Amazon: https://amzn.to/3rYkZda

Amazon Water Shoes Under $30:
$20 with holes: https://amzn.to/4424pqk
$27 no holes: https://amzn.to/3OMOurn
$20 with holes: https://amzn.to/47rizUI

Barefoot Dress Shoes (price: low to high)
Saguaro: https://bit.ly/3OMO9VD
BeLenka (handmade) https://bit.ly/442Gyqn
Xero: https://bit.ly/3YurgcJ
BeLenka (handmade): https://bit.ly/45p6Ofw
Vivo: https://bit.ly/4497y7E

Toddler Shoes:
Amazon (order full size bigger AND remove the insoles) https://amzn.to/47rYpK7
Wildling: https://bit.ly/45obKBC

Handmade Minimal Shoes:
Wildling (Portugal) https://fas.st/t/ijBYSq2N
Ahinsa (Czech) https://ahinsashoes.com/r?id=i1kv05
Softstar (USA) https://bit.ly/45iwE4W

FeatherConstrictor OP ,

Oof 6 months? 😬 That's not a lot considering their cost. Thanks for the feedback

FeatherConstrictor OP ,

Yeah I always go out and read as many reviews on a product as I can to feel comfortable with my decision, especially for an expensive purchase :)

FeatherConstrictor OP ,

Thank you so much for your in-depth advice and explanation!

FeatherConstrictor ,

Man I've been using Voyager since the beginning after switching off jerboa but all these thunder comments are making me want to try it out!

FeatherConstrictor ,

As much as I love the cover, I really have never been able to enjoy it more than the original version of Hurt

FeatherConstrictor ,

I loved the original in my youth

To be fair, I'm in my mid 20s which may still be "youth". I do see how the cover can speak more with more challenges in life. I do also love "Thank you for the offer" by Chip Taylor and it gives me a similar feeling to Cash's Hurt.

I'm not yucking your yum one bit.
Wouldn't take it that way. Besides, Cash's version is also "my yum", just not more than the original :)

I hope life has given and continues to give you more to smile about.

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