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Am sweating in 30 degrees heat so totally relate
Fresh water, like, from a fridge. I'm autistic and if the water is not fresh enough, I find it really hard to drink.
Otherwise, I guess my Hormone Replacement Therapy is a luxury? I can't live without it. My anxious brain often think about what would happen if my government was to "change", if I was locked up somewhere against my will, or the societal system we live in was to completely collapse,and how I could lose my treatments from that. It's very scary.
AFAIC your HRT is not a "luxury" any more than any other medical necessity.
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Hey Omega i hear you totally and you're not scared of your shadow, it's a valid fear. Remember no politics in this community though. And that we have your back 100%
it's not my fault if my very existence is a political issue, it's kind of hard to avoid when talking about my womanhood :(
I'm sorry lady butterfly is being silly, everything is political :p
I do think it's important not to flood this space with news and fear and so it's a good rule to not allow people to shoehorn politics into everything. Obviously sometimes it's integral to the topic at hand and it will come up - no one should have to hide who they are.
(In this case I don't think bringing up fears about losing our rights is uncalled for or off topic - it's a reality women face all across the world, whether it's reproductive rights or the right to take hrt. I'm just saying the comm's rule as a whole has merit.)
Showers. They're a modern miracle ... I can make it rain warm water indoors, at my command!
a bidet. i cant shit in public toilets anymore. it just feels so gross not being able to clean myself properly. at this point it doesnt feel like a luxury at all, it feels like a necessity. its still technically a luxury because they arent available anywhere in public and some rental agreements specifically forbid them, which feels like a crime against humanity.
This so much!!!
some rental agreements specifically forbid them
WHAT?! Why??
they dont want people touching the plumbing because of the remote risk of water damage. i lived in student housing at university in a shared unit once, the kind where a maintenance person has access to the space sometimes. i had installed a bidet in the toilet because duh, and they actually removed it and tossed it without saying anything... like its literally not hurting anything but the arbitrary rules say no so fuck me i guess. its just punitive patronizing ass covering of the worst variety. lots of rentals have stipulations that youre not allowed to make improvements at all, but also that if you break the rules and do make improvements youre not allowed to remove them and theyre the property of the landlord... those people are fucking skum sucking leeches who only care about themselves.
Ah. I appreciate the explanation. I understand why they may have a blanket rule against such things (I disagree with it, but that's a separate issue), but the fact that they just threw away your property enrages me...
Quality coffee beans
I want to get a present for someone who loves coffee esp from coffee beans. Any tips?
If your UK based id suggest Rave, a bit mainstream but fair price, good range, fast delivery. I have tried a good 15 around the UK. I also use Iron & Fire, and Recent beans semi regular.
Maybe a small taster pack, or if you are grabbing a big bag, each coffee have their 'contributing flavors' for example cherry or walnut etc. I personally like the south American blends, I drink mine as latte or cappuccino and a med strength.
Its a good idea to check if they have a grinder first.
No he deffo does. And I'm uk so that's perfect thanks 😊
There is one other thing i have that other machine people love whenever i see them and it's this...
https://www.coffeehit.co.uk/products/rhino-shot-pitcher-dual-spout-3oz-80ml
https://scoutcoffee.co.uk/products/rhino-shot-glass-2-4oz-70ml-with-spout-and-handle
They have a little handle on and it pours from both sides. For me I know my shot is right by the measure. If there's too much/too little my machine or my beans are out of whack.
There are lots of cheap glasses but i have had these for about 7-8 years and they are solid, the glass is heavy and the handle helps with no burnt fingers, and just the right size for 2 shots. Bought mine from a coffee roasters and has been so worth it.
Ooooh nice thanks
Where I am, there are a couple of coffee places that partner with smaller growers and have really good product. It’s a but pricey for me for a daily coffee. But it is what I would get for a gift. For my daily, I’ll see what the local food coop has that’s fair trade.
Coffee comes in various roasts - basically the level of toasted the beans are. Maybe ask your friend for advice on choosing a good roast level of coffee for you. Then use that information to choose the best roast for your friend.
Ooooh good tips thanks
Depends on whether they drink espresso or drip, but for espresso I very much like Intelligentsia's Black Cat Classic beans
Before I moved here this is what I would have gone with. But now it's definitely tea for me.
Don't get me wrong. I adore my SOE "Yunnan Red Wine Sun-Dried" beans. But I can live without if I have to. I can't do the same with tea anymore.
I tried to skimp and bought a big bag of coffee at “premium warehouse store”. The flavor was unpleasant and weak. I had to use idk. 50% more coffee to get something with flavor. Back the nice beans first me.
Private house. Simply the ability to get outdoors at any time i want. In an appartment its an entire journey instead: dress up appropriately, lock the door, get down on stairs or elevator. It is too invonvenient for a two minute outdoor break.
I have neighbors. Whoever built my house is a genius because almost none of them look at a neighbors house (the utility room can see one of their walls). Its one of the oddest but underrated luxuries of my adult life.
For the same reason, a balcony. I haven’t moved in yet, but my next apartment has one and I’m so excited. I’ve had one before and it was lovely. This will be the first time I’ve had one without roommates (except for my husband), and it has dividers on both sides and faces a forest. I’m so looking forward to naked coffee on the balcony in the morning.
Tea.
ZDL can you please read the question properly before commenting? I said LUXURY. Tea is clearly an essential 😆
Trust me. When I buy tea it's a luxury.
Ah, much fancier than me with my instant muck, lol
Chinese tea? I do love a good quality tea, I have to say the Singapore teh is the best! I love a yorkshire cuppa but the teh is top class stuff.
Well, living in China gives me access to a lot of tea straight from the source, thankfully. 😉
Yeah, but what sort?
In other news I'm carting a couple of boxes of nice instant jasmine milk tea with me back to Europe ...
I linked in response to LadyButterfly.
Thanks :-)
Having enough surplus income such that I can afford to give to others
Chocolate, mangoes, warm showers and spices from around the world
Bidet
Grocery stores within walking distance.
My ability to bankroll living alone.
Right now I guess food is a luxury, so, food.
Private jet.
I didn't realize Taylor Swift was on Lemmy!
Heated steering wheel in my car. I live where the winter temperatures regularly reach -40.
I was about to ask F or C and then remembered thats about where the scales converge. Fuck that
Having electricity and running water, a dry place to sleep and somewhere not permanently monitored by the panopticon.
Oop, sorry ladies didn't realise I was in the wrong spot, will delete if necessary, enjoy y'allselves otherwise
HRT isn't a luxury, but a necessity I'd never give up. If not that, I'd want a uterus, but if also not that... enough money to cover my needs, some fun, and to build up a financial & medication support network for all gals and queers!
Dark chocolate. And when I say dark I mean everything on the 70% to 100% cocoa spectrum. Anything below 70% is not dark chocolate to me.
I know I should stop buying it because it's bad for the environment and there's a lot of unfairness toward cocoa farmers in the industry... but fuck man. I can cut down on my intake, but I can never cut it out of my life entirely.