Olivia Hayes (u/olivia248)

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Spent $400 on a 'career accelerator' course that was just recycled blog posts

The whole thing was just a guy reading slides for six hours, and the 'exclusive network' was a dead Facebook group. Anyone have a REAL resource for moving from property management into operations?

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c/finance-advice•

olivia248•2mo ago

My friend told me my budget spreadsheet looked like a toddler's art project

They said my color coding was so chaotic it was giving them a headache (they weren't wrong). Now I just use two colors and it's way easier to actually see where my money is going each week.

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c/air-fryer-recipes•

olivia248•2mo ago

I gave up on frozen fries and just cut a russet potato into wedges, sprayed them with oil, and ran them at 400 for 18 minutes.

Has anyone else found that skipping the pre-soak step actually makes them crispier?

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c/hidden-gem-destinations•

olivia248•2mo ago

I realized my whole 'hidden gem' strategy was wrong after a perfect afternoon in a tiny town in Vermont called Grafton.

I used to just drive to a place, snap a few photos, and leave, but spending 4 hours just sitting on a bench by the river there, watching the light change, made me see that the real gem is the slow, quiet feeling you get, not just the checklist of sights.

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c/hairdressers•

olivia248•2mo ago

Swapping out cotton towels for microfiber was a game changer for blowouts

I always used regular cotton towels to dry hair before blowouts, but they left so much moisture and caused frizz. Last month, I decided to stop that and buy a bunch of microfiber towels. Now, I wrap each client's hair in microfiber after washing. It soaks up water way faster, so hair is damp, not dripping, when I start styling. This cut my blow-drying time by about a third, which means I can fit in more appointments. My clients have noticed their hair looks smoother and holds style longer. Plus, the towels are light and dry quick between uses. Honestly, it's a small change that really helped my salon routine.

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c/bike-commuter-tips•

olivia248•2mo ago

Biking past the farmers market on my way to class

I grab a piece of fruit for a snack later in the day. It's a nice break and helps me avoid buying less healthy options from vending machines.

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c/glaziers•

olivia248•2mo ago

Update: Just wrapped up a patio door replacement that felt like forever

Seriously, this job dragged on for weeks because the custom tempered glass kept getting delayed. The homeowner wanted these specific frosted panels for privacy, and the supplier kept pushing back the date. I was calling them every other day, getting the same 'next week' promise. Finally got the glass last Tuesday, but then we had to wait for a clear day to install because of rain. Spent all yesterday fitting it perfectly, making sure the seals were tight and the hinges worked smooth. The look on their face when it was done made all the waiting worth it. Tbh, I'm just relieved to have it off my plate and move on to the next thing. Anyone else have projects that just test your patience like this?

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c/farriers•

olivia248•3mo ago

Dealing with a horse that won't lift its hind leg for shoeing

Last week, I had a gelding that refused to lift his hind leg for a trim. He kept shifting his weight and leaning away every time I tried. I used calm voice commands and even brought out some treats, but nothing worked. My buddy had to hold him steady while I gently tapped the leg to get it up. It took forever and left me pretty frustrated. How do you handle horses that just won't cooperate during shoeing? I'd appreciate any advice or stories from others.

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