Jade Schmidt (u/jade328)

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Had to choose between a cheap oxygen concentrator or renting a tank for a big piece

Went with the rental for a 10-day project and it held pressure perfectly, while my buddy's concentrator crapped out halfway. Anyone have a reliable concentrator brand they'd actually trust for a major pull?

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c/fad-or-future•

jade328•2mo ago

Showerthought: Struggling with Reels made me change my tune about video fads

I used to believe Instagram Reels were just a flash in the pan. I hated how long it took to edit them, adding music and cuts. It felt like a waste of time for no reward. Then, I posted a quick, messy Reel from my morning walk. It got way more likes and comments than my polished posts. That showed me people prefer real moments over perfect ones. Now I see short videos aren't going away. They fill a need for quick, genuine connection. My frustration with the process actually highlighted why the trend works.

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c/botany-lovers•

jade328•2mo ago

Hot take: Company policy now bans all personal plants

I loved having a little peace lily on my desk for years. Now they claim it's a distraction, which makes no sense to me.

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c/graphic-design-inspo•

jade328•2mo ago

Update: Why do all pizza box designs feel so lazy now?

I was trying to find some FRESH inspiration for a packaging project and grabbed a few takeout boxes. Every single one had the same red and white color scheme with basic fonts! It's so frustrating because pizza boxes could be SO creative. I saw this small shop once that used a cool mosaic pattern inspired by cheese, but they switched to a plain template last year. How can I get excited about design when even fun stuff like food packaging gets dumbed down? I miss seeing bold choices that make you stop and look. Maybe I need to hunt down vintage food ads or something for better ideas.

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c/bbq-pitmasters•

jade328•2mo ago

Heads up if you're planning to meet that famous pitmaster on his book tour in Nashville

We drove four hours only to find he cancelled last minute with no notice, so double-check before you hit the road.

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c/climate-action•

jade328•2mo ago

Vent: Grocery store cashier bagged my items in plastic after I brought my own bags

I always bring my cloth bags to use less plastic. Yesterday, the cashier did not see them and used plastic bags. I had to tell her to stop, which made the line wait. It's frustrating when folks don't notice green habits. I hope stores train staff better.

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