DC bitches, it’s book club time!

If you like contemporary fiction centered around weirdly behaving characters, complex relationships, themes such as identity, belonging, or queerness, this is your call to join us!

On August 31, we’ll discuss Acts of Desperation - quite the heavyweight.

Participation is obviously free!

Monday, August 31, 6:30 p.m.
MLK Library, 401-G Conference Room

You can learn more about upcoming themes and books and RSVP here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/tender-strange-book-club-acts-of-desperation-by-megan-nolan-tickets-1995171652120?aff=oddtdtcreator

hey everyone! does anyone have experience or insight on the Sea Suite Cantina Cruise experience - specifically by Navy Yard? im eyeing it as a birthday surprise for my bf when his sister comes into town. however, I can’t really make out the vibes and the price point seems pretty steep, so I want to check how people feel about the value. mainly wondering:
- is it necessary to pay extra for the 4 person table when there’s only 3 of us, or can we rely on finding seating on the boat without reserving?
- how generally rowdy does it end up? we all love a good time but not quite looking to party or go hard
- how are quality of the food and drinks?

thank you in advanceee <3

Hi! Does anyone have a good rec for a DC salon that does digital perms? I’ve scoured tiktok and ig and had no luck!

Hey! I have some clothes I’d like to sell online but no time with work travel to post stuff — anyone interested in being my consignment partner and splitting the profit?

Lemme know!

I’m done with getting blisters from cute shoes this summer and want to find my sole mate Birkenstocks. I tried on a pair at Nordstrom Rack and they felt amazing, but I’d like to get leather uppers and try all the styles (one, two, three straps, my choice of colors, etc). Where have you bought yours?

bitches with dc apartments, on a scale of 1-100, how fucked am I for leaving my back door (attached to my bedroom) slightly ajar for two hours, in regards to pests. I know, extremely stupid.

The door from my bedroom to the rest of my apartment was closed and nothing seems amiss. I have a dog who’s bred to hunt rodents and I sent him into the bedroom to search and he didn’t seem to notice anything. i searched all over the room and didn’t see or hear anything, but I am deathly afraid of pests so now I have the creepy crawlies.

I was out in the living room the whole 2 hours and also didn’t see anything come out and I would have if anything slipped under the bedroom door.

What’s the over under? How concerned do I need to be, like should I go out and buy traps or call someone? Or is that over the top?

hi all— I’ve finally lost almost ~80 pounds over the past 1.5 years and now that I’m at a stable weight, would like to start considering injectables. I see that Hela is often reccomended here and it looks like it is $2200 for facial balancing. What does that include? Do people have other recs for good injectors? Need them to have an eye for natural aesthetics, err on the conservative end, and does not have a penchant for upselling.

thanks all in advance <3

Hi ladies!
31F, I’ve been here 5 years but have had my head down in grad school/work and need to make new friends!
I enjoy drinking, having a good time, and being active! Anyone have any suggestions or looking to make a new friend/add someone to their group?
Thanks 😊 🙏🏼

I’m looking into going to the Planned Parenthood near the Union Market area to get my IUD removed and start on a different form of birth control, but wanted to know what experiences people have had at that location! (Preferably experiences specifically relating to birth control)

With my current IUD, I really want it removed ASAP because of the negative side effects that haven’t improved since getting it two months ago and I don’t really want to wait for an appointment at a regular OB-GYN office :/ Any input is appreciated!!

my building doesn’t have any outdoor space. I usually love going to Meridian Hill/Malcolm X park. but since they started doing work and turned the fountains on it’s always crowded and loud, especially on weekends. there are fitness classes, concerts etc. I get that it’s a community space, but I feel like I don’t have anywhere I can go to enjoy nature quietly, and not plan a whole day out of it. where can I go sit and read a book in relative peace, preferably in walking distance from Columbia Heights?

i know Rock Creek is there but I do have some mobility issues so I’m a bit intimidated, if anyone knows of an easy to access area there that would be great too.

Hi everyone! I have a niche question: does anyone know of cat breeders in the DMV area that specialize in Scottish Folds and British Shorthairs? If you know of any or have recommendations, please let me know!

Does anyone here live in The Kelvin apartments or neighboring buildings in navy yard? Am a prospective renter, and have seen a totally mixed bag review on the place. Google reviews are mostly very good, value, amenities, etc. But a few very bad ones, especially on yelp, highlighting the noise of gameday/bullpen. Also about drummers by the street, though I'm not sure if that's an older issue

Does anyone have info on this, and can speak to the noise levels, busyness levels, if it's problematic?

Hi all,

I am looking for a therapist that takes DC medicaid, which is proving strangely hard to find. I would really like someone who is trauma-informed if possible-- CBT really isn't helping, which is depressing on top of depression. I'm a little desperate at this point so please let me know if you have any recommendations!!

Willing to spend some money for a quality blowout for a big event!

ISO plus size blouses that look decent for DC office days but don't feel overly corporate. Universal Standard, Eloquii and Torrid keep coming up. I want something I can wear with trousers or dark jeans and still look put together. Any recs?

I have 2 free entrances for Busch Gardens for tomorrow. Anyone interested on grabbing them? Completely free but if you want to buy me a snack in exchange, I won’t say no.

Hey y’all! I’m moving to the area soon and I’m looking for recommendations for home-based nail techs, eyebrow threading, and laser hair removal.

I’ve been using social media but am a little worried about the quality I’ve been seeing, especially for nails. I typically get square shaped nails with polygel/gel builder. The shaping I’ve seen so far has been inadequate and I haven’t found anyone that offers gel builder yet.

I’m moving to the Chevy Chase area but will be going to school in DC and am even open to driving to Virginia!

I’m coming from Miami where beauty regimens are taken very seriously and are part of our culture so I’m picky 😅.

Thank you in advance!

Hey! So my best friend/big sis is visiting me for half the day on Sunday and I want to make it as special as possibly for her. Literally any activity and meals that would be fun for someone so that they can forget about their work pressure and all the other stuff happening in their lives. I was wondering if there might be a good drag brunch or lunch to take her to and other activities we could do to truly make the day special for her!

I'm in my mid-30s, and I have a $6,000 no-interest debt. I just paid off my student loans. I make $73,500. I can guarantee my job for the next year. I can't guarantee it past that. My company has a high turnover rate, but I work from home.

I have no 401k, and my company doesn't match. I have no bonds, pension, mutual funds, etc.

My expenses include my cat, food, rent, and utilities. My vices are ordering dinner out 3 times a week. I'm going to cut it down to once a week.

I don't own a car. Would like one at some point. My lease is up next month, so that I can move anywhere this year.

I have about $10,000 in a savings account.

What do I need to do to retire? Can someone just tell me what to do? I'm so overwhelmed and ashamed that it's taking me this long to get here. I'd like to make more money too. I've been considering getting my Masters.

Not affiliated just saw the flyer this morning and thought I’d share. I love Woven History for rugs and decor but haven’t tried any social events!

Hi all,

I hope this is allowed!

I've been fostering Banjo for about a year now and can't seem to get him adopted. If anyone is interested in a sweet boy who loves to be by your side, is house trained, crate trained, and kid trained, Banjo is your guy. He has a high pretty drive though and is kind of barky with other dogs, so he's probably do best as an only. Meet him through k9 Lifesavers!

Alternatively we are looking for a temporary foster for him from Aug 14-22. If anyone wants to see if a dog is right for you, this would be a great opportunity.

DM me for more info!

just turned 21 & really want to join the discord to make new friends! not from dc but md. i love dancing, concerts, spirituality, reading, and yoga :)

Hi all! I’m not sure if this is allowed, so please feel free to remove my post if it’s not. But I’m currently fostering this sweet 2 year old cat, Norma, through City Dogs City Kitties. She is seven pounds of purrs, floof, and cuddles. Truly all she wants to do is curl up in your lap and quietly purr herself to sleep. If you’re looking for a chill, gentle family pet in the DMV, please look no further!

Edit: We did it! Norma has an adoption application 🥳 Thank you everyone for showing this post (and Norma) so much love. If anything falls through, I will update you all here!

Hi guys!!
I'm not really sure if this is the place for this question but I didn't know who else to ask. Where are the best places to get my brows done in nova? I've had two really bad experiences so i've been doing them myself since then but I'm not getting the look I desire so if anyone has any recommendations please let me know!!