knockswithsocks

Background: 32F, 5'0, 106-110 lbs for most of my life.

During COVID, I ate excessively, was sedentary, and weighed 120 lbs. I managed to go back to 112 lbs but with unhealthy methods (one meal a day, restricting, etc). This obviously did not work out in the long run and I eventually gained it all back and then some. My highest weight was 128 lbs in May of 2023.

I decided to lose weight again - but the right way. I focused on light exercise, healthier meals, and not restricting. My original goal was 110 and I hit 115 this January.

Over the past month, I've gained 2 pounds and now weigh 117 lbs. I did not expect to feel this way but -- I feel oddly at peace?

At 115 lbs, I was so stressed.

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Hey y'all,

I posted a while back asking about the saffiano vs soft mini Marni. I ended up purchasing the navy trunk from Farfetch and wore it out today! I'm very pleased with the purchase as it represents a huge milestone (graduation in May!). The purse is soft, but sturdy, and is the most beautiful shade of navy. I was able to fit the following:

- keys

- card holder

- chapstick

- Listerine strips

- airpods

- iPhone 15 (this is a tight fit, the purse bulges a small bit). It does not fit in the outer slip pocket.

Thank you to everyone who comment

Timestamp: https://imgur.com/a/U71IJcP

Selling [B] condition Pilot 823 in Amber, <F>. The nib is smooth, no issues with piston, etc. I don't have the original box but can throw in some ink samples.

Asking $190 shipped Paypal G&S.

Timestamp: https://imgur.com/a/gDzv9Ph

Will sell as a bundle for $250 but open to separating.

Pilot 823 <F>: B condition, inked but kept on a desk. No issues with piston, no cracks, etc. Works perfectly well! $200 shipped CONUS Paypal Goods & Services

Lamy Safari <F>: Urushi-ed by Garage Fountainpen on instagram. D condition because it has been urushi-ed with sparkle. Because of the custom work this pen cannot be posted. Works fine and comes with converter. I believe I paid $100 with shipping. Asking $85 shipped CONUS Paypal Goods & Services

Timestamp: https://imgur.com/a/L5e93Bb

Decluttering my shelves; all items are from a cat friendly/smoke free home. I would like to sell everything as a bundle ($75 paypal G&S).

• Rickshaw Pen Case , orange interior. Used but no wear and tear or marks that I can see.
• Inks: 5 Wearingeul inks from the Literature Collection and Dominant Industry Pearl Red. These are 95-99% full.
• Notebooks: Dingbats A5 Notebook unused, dot grid. Rhodia Lined Notepad, used but a good amount of pages left
• Platinum Meteor Pen <F> unopened.

Timestamp: https://imgur.com/a/NJf29E2

Letting go of a limited edition Aurora Demo Rosa 88, numbered #116 out of 150 pens produced. It has an 18k <M> rose gold nib and accents. This pen is rated at a D condition as there is a ~2 cm crack in the plastic on the cap. This does not affect the nib functionality at all. The pen is a smooth writer.

I emailed Aurora and they mentioned that you can send the pen in for repairs; I don't reach for this pen often and would rather see it to a good home.

Asking $150 shipped CONUS (originally bought for price was ~ $500/600, can't remember), paypal G&S. Thank you!

Selling another ink sample lot ~ 16 inks from Taccia, Diamine, Akkerman, etc. About 2- 3 mL per vial. Asking $15 shipped CONUS, Paypal Goods and Services. Thank you!

Timestamp: https://imgur.com/a/CLCckeN

Timestamp: https://imgur.com/a/w6aG5zU

It's the season for decluttering! I'm selling 49 ink samples ranging from 1 to 3 mL, ink brands Pineider, Wearingeul, Van Dieman, etc. Also including six Platinum Meteor pens (these have been inked but work perfectly).

Asking $55 shipped for the lot via Paypal Goods & Services. Will mail by the end of the week. Thanks!

Hi everyone, What are your thoughts on the EM-5 MII vs X-Pro 2? I currently have a Ricoh GRIII which I love and use often. My photos are very informal and I like to take my camera on walks/outings with friends/parks. I don't plan on using it in severe weather conditions like snow, but would like the added security of weather resistance.

I'm interested in Fuji because of the film simulations, but am leaning more towards Olympus because of the weather sealing (and the Oly is less expensive than Fuji).

(Honorable mention to Fuji XT-30 ii, which I'm also considering, but am worried about the lack of weather resistance if I get caught in a downpour).

Thank you!

Hi everyone, What are your thoughts on the EM-5 MII vs X-Pro 2? My photos are very informal and I like to take my camera on walks/outings. I don't plan on using it in severe weather conditions like snow, but would like the added security of weather resistance. I'm interested in Fuji because of the film simulations, but am leaning more towards Olympus because of the weather sealing (and the Oly is less expensive than Fuji). (Honorable mention to Fuji XT-30 ii, which I'm also considering, but am worried about the lack of weather resistance if I get caught in a downpour).

Thank you!