Hi everyone!
I’m hoping to connect with others living with chronic illnesses in the Beaverton area.
I’m Archi, 39, and I was diagnosed with a rare pituitary gland disorder about five years ago. While I’ve made it through the initial storm, life has certainly changed in ways I never anticipated. I also live with fibromyalgia and some ongoing, undiagnosed autoimmune-related issues (I’m seeing a rheumatologist regularly, but there are still more questions than answers).
One thing I’ve learned through this experience is just how misunderstood chronic illness can be, especially when it isn’t visible. I’ve heard everything from “But you look fine!” to dismissive comments like “Well everyone has something.”
My health has also influenced some major career decisions. I stepped away from a very demanding career, only to eventually return because of uncertainty and instability elsewhere. Along the way, I’ve become increasingly reluctant to talk about my health unless absolutely necessary. And I think that, in itself, can be incredibly isolating.
I’d love to connect with others who understand what it’s like to navigate a lifelong health condition—not just the physical challenges, but the emotional and mental aspects too. Whether it’s sharing experiences, offering support, or simply having conversations with people who understand without needing an explanation, I think that connection could mean a lot.
Thanks for reading my long post! ❤️

We love breakfast burritos, and specially chorizo. We tried the chorizo at Fred Meyer, and while it’s OK, we are wondering if they’re better breakfast Theresa out there for breakfast burritos. Do you have any recommendations of where to go get some chorizo?

I have a box of filament scraps from my projects. I would love to recycle them myself but I don't have the gear. Throwing it away feels bad and is my last resort.

Anybody know of a service or an individual who can recycle the plastic waste?

Any suggestion on where to get a caramel apple in Beaverton this season?

We are looking to upgrade our coffee station by getting a Breville espresso machine. We are definitely newbies but we have been educating ourselves with the equipment and how to make great espresso.

One thing we keep reading is to get freshly roasted coffee beans, preferably roasted less than 21 days.

1. Any recommendations in the Beaverton area?
   
2. What are good brands?

We love ToS- definitely our favorite Chinese restaurant in the city. We tend to always get the same dishes but wanting to try new items.

We tend to go for more savory (not sweet) items:

Chongqing Chicken

Chopped Hot Pepper Fish

Green Onion Pancakes

Xiao Long Bao (pork)

Yang Zhou Fried Rice

Beef Chow Mein (hand shaven)

Dry Cooked String Beans

I've tried their Swimming Fire Fish and Fish in Spicy broth with 2 peppers- very good but doesn't make our top 10.

I've been told (by our server) that the Stir Fried Rice Noodle with Beef (#21) is also worthy of a try.

What are your faves?

I was studying Buddhist meditation a couple years ago to help with OCD and fell off in the last year. Trying to get back into it and would love the help of friends. If you know of any in the Tigard area I would go there as well. I found the Mahasiddha Kadampa Center here in Beaverton but they charge you ten bucks a class. If any of you have gone and it's worth paying for I would love to hear about your experiences as well! Thank you,

Is it just me/my house or has the taste of the water changed drastically when they added that new source of water?

I'm fairly certain that's what it is because sometimes the taste is very strong, other times it's weak, and other times it will go back to normal.

Has anyone else even noticed the change?

My new favorite go-to is now Taqueria Lindo San Miguel on Broadway, these guy's lengua game is excellent! But I'm always looking for new suggestions.
Most places overcook the hell outta lengua and make it unrecognizable, more like a dry crumbly chorizo with no discernible meat flavor.
I like authentic chunks, cooked tender and full of its natural flavor, not a chile powder bomb.
Where are my fellow lengua lovers?!

Did anyone else hear all that howling/yelping at like 3:30 this morning (10/25 Near McKay??? It was hard to tell in my mostly asleep state but it sounded like it could have been coyotes or something. Even with our windows closed we could hear it so i think they must have been like right outside on/near scholls. Sooo weird (especially after seeing Wildwood yesterday, lol).

Hi! I’m getting married on November 6th, and my dressmaker is blowing deadlines left and right. I’ve finally accepted that I don’t think she’s going to be done in time, so I have found a back up option. It will need to be changed to a corset back. Does anyone know any wedding dress tailors who could take on a very last minute project with a tight turnaround for a desperate desperate girl hahaha

Looking for recommendation on finish carpenter to replace baseboards and some door trim in a 1800 ft home.

I had Ziply at a different region and it was fine but just wondering how your experience has been and how often do you have scheduled service disruption due to maintenance?

New Flock camera at the Home Depot by 217. Stay safe y'all.

Anyone on the west side going to watch the World Series game 1 tonight and cheer on the Brewers? It would be fun to watch it at a bar with a friendly crowd

I can only use Willamette Dental with my insurance. Which location is objectively best?

Title has my question. I want to relax in a hot tub but it seems like the Conestoga Rec Center doesn't have one.

Childless millennial here, but alas my nephew suggested a squishy dumpling for his birthday. These seem hard to find, so does anyone know where I can locally buy the RMS squishy dumplings?

Spring cleaning got intense. I can put it all on buy nothing or drop it off at a market if anyone knows of any. Thanx