ActuaryPersonal2378
ActuaryPersonal2378 t1_jedzqx3 wrote
Holy shit - I was supposed to be there right when that happened but randomly went to eastern market instead. That’s terrifying
ActuaryPersonal2378 OP t1_jdolhn4 wrote
Reply to comment by priyarainelle in DC’s cafe scene is great but lacks seating by ActuaryPersonal2378
Thank you! Lol I saw the downvotes/comments and was like “shit am I wrong on this?” I know coffee shops are “private” but they’re still public spaces
ActuaryPersonal2378 OP t1_jdogupv wrote
Reply to comment by VulcanVulcanVulcan in DC’s cafe scene is great but lacks seating by ActuaryPersonal2378
I wasn't trying to camp out for hours but it would've been nice to have been able to sit at a table to eat instead of walking around in the rain. Folks are acting like people are going to start camping out if a coffee shop has a few more tables/benches
ActuaryPersonal2378 OP t1_jdo84nf wrote
Reply to comment by Existing365Chocolate in DC’s cafe scene is great but lacks seating by ActuaryPersonal2378
ok but not letting customers have a place to sit for an hour is also a dick move. Not everything has to be 'grab and go' these days
ActuaryPersonal2378 OP t1_jdnphnv wrote
Reply to comment by HelloCantaloupe in DC’s cafe scene is great but lacks seating by ActuaryPersonal2378
That's really interesting! I wasn't aware of that, but thanks for sharing. DC zoning is a whole other beast, but that makes a lot of sense.
ActuaryPersonal2378 OP t1_jdn3r8f wrote
Reply to comment by NPRjunkieDC in DC’s cafe scene is great but lacks seating by ActuaryPersonal2378
thank you! I hadn't heard of Pitango but I added it to my list!
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ActuaryPersonal2378 t1_jb2a72z wrote
Reply to comment by bobthebonobo in Cleveland park needs a coffee shop by katrusiaa
I'm used to going to all three stores on a shopping trip but it's so annoying. I'd kill for a CP trader joes
ActuaryPersonal2378 t1_jb2a2cw wrote
Reply to comment by snackerel in Cleveland park needs a coffee shop by katrusiaa
There's been so many people blowing red lights lately. I know it's technically Woodley Park, but I personally consider the Zoo to be in CP (not that my say matters lol) - that big accident a few weeks ago, as bad as it was, shed some light on just how bad and dangerous that part of CT is.
Ever since I got rid of my car though, it has really opened my eyes to how insane driving in DC is. I don't even like being in ubers anymore
ActuaryPersonal2378 t1_jb29fo9 wrote
Reply to comment by SadieRadler in Cleveland park needs a coffee shop by katrusiaa
Oh this is fun! I'm looking it up. I hadn't heard that this was going to come in. thanks for sharing
ActuaryPersonal2378 t1_jb297ne wrote
Reply to comment by cowcubrub in Cleveland park needs a coffee shop by katrusiaa
Discovered Bread Furst last year and it's easily my favorite coffee shop/bakery in DC
ActuaryPersonal2378 t1_jb1l2oh wrote
Reply to comment by 9throwaway2 in Cleveland park needs a coffee shop by katrusiaa
I still cannot believe that people see value in the "historic" park and shop. It's so fucking dumb and imo is one of the main drivers (no pun intended) in CP losing its charm. I've lived in the neighborhood since 2019 and I plan on staying, but whenever I'm in a cooler neighborhood I get kind of bummed that we're so behind
ActuaryPersonal2378 t1_jb1kp3r wrote
Reply to comment by neil_va in Cleveland park needs a coffee shop by katrusiaa
I've lived in CP for 4 years now and it's kind of a bummer to feel it falling apart. I understand that could just be a feeling I have though. Hopefully this new development of the storefronts will do some good
ActuaryPersonal2378 OP t1_j9f73j8 wrote
Reply to comment by FlatCryptographer757 in Tons of sirens in Cleveland Park this morning by ActuaryPersonal2378
I just went to go check it out (morbid curiosity, I know that might be insensitive) thankfully it looks like the injured are off the scene but there's so many police there still.
Submitted by ActuaryPersonal2378 t3_118369u in washingtondc
ActuaryPersonal2378 t1_j9ddxxv wrote
I live alone in a studio (although it feels like a one bedroom) and pay 1525 a month on a 55kish salary and financially it can be stressful but I find it to be worth it tbh. (although I do fantasize about the money I'd save with roommates)
ActuaryPersonal2378 t1_j93oguq wrote
Reply to comment by RonanLynam in WaPo: DC overpays landlords millions to house the city’s poorest by ahtigers10
Unrelated to vouchers, but I looked at an apartment in that building in 2019. The rent was really cheap (for CP)...turns out it was really cheap because it didn't have a kitchen sink. The apartment employee said the last tenant would run to and from her bathroom sink to cook. How tf is that legal?
(In retrospect I probably should have reported it but it didn't dawn on me to do so)
ActuaryPersonal2378 t1_j73aavf wrote
Reply to Astound by RCN issues lately? by sailorxcupcake
I havent had any issues but they did just jack up my price.
Somewhat unrelated but I encourage folks to negotiate to lower their price!
ActuaryPersonal2378 t1_j6oak6u wrote
Reply to comment by NorseTikiBar in Anyone miss the old DC? by sg8910
This! True Crime has made women paranoid that there's a monster around every corner. I'm a 30 y/o woman and of course I keep my wits about me when I'm walking alone, as anyone should, but the constant anxiety of there being a predator lurking and waiting to catch you is so unhealthy. Being smart is good, being paranoid is not
ActuaryPersonal2378 t1_j6o2r00 wrote
Reply to DC is a leader in building new apartments, but they tend to be on the small side by Maxcactus
"'(T)he rent-income ratio is not concerning,' Ressler said."
Well that's the dumbest thing I read all day
Submitted by ActuaryPersonal2378 t3_10bel2h in washingtondc
ActuaryPersonal2378 t1_j21f8xv wrote
Reply to comment by Direct_Crab6651 in Was ZooLights worse this year than in the past? by Dukester1007
A lot of exhibits have brought back their demos/keeper talks now too! Those daily schedules are usually on the website
ActuaryPersonal2378 t1_j20lozd wrote
Reply to comment by DCSubi in Was ZooLights worse this year than in the past? by Dukester1007
That’s just what I heard from zoo staff so 🤷♀️
ActuaryPersonal2378 t1_j20inxy wrote
Reply to comment by Direct_Crab6651 in Was ZooLights worse this year than in the past? by Dukester1007
The zoo didn’t have exhibit interpreters due to the pandemic but they recreated the program and it’s set to start back up soon
ActuaryPersonal2378 t1_jegiybu wrote
Reply to Betta Fish by redditreddit2488
Nova Tropicals is gorgeous. They do have a betta selection although stock seems to vary - might recommend calling them first to see how much they have in. I definitely recommend checking them out. Even if you don't find your dream betta there if you go, it's still a great store to look around. I didn't end up getting a betta from them, but they're probably my first choice if I decide to restart my tank at some point
I got a betta from Tropical Lagoon in Silver Spring and it ended up having really bad ich which was kind of a pain, especially because I'm new to the hobby.