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Post by Sweetjane on Sept 8, 2024 18:34:30 GMT -6
Me too. Crossing things off a list physically removes it from my brain, so that helps clear my head. Or writing down a task after it's done just so I can cross it off and feel more accomplished?  My husband thinks I'm such a weirdo for doing this 🤓 |
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Post by piratecat on Sept 8, 2024 20:01:55 GMT -6
Or writing down a task after it's done just so I can cross it off and feel more accomplished? My husband thinks I'm such a weirdo for doing this 🤓  |
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Post by piratecat on Sept 9, 2024 6:50:00 GMT -6
I have to say, that while I find myself enjoying conversations with people, I am not very good at it. Yesterday we had dinner with a neighborhood family for the first time and after they told me they were vegetarian I went on about a restaurant they hadn’t been to and how great their selection was and listed off all the meat options. 😵💫🫠
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Post by Sweetjane on Sept 9, 2024 11:06:21 GMT -6
I'm in a group chat of moms that were upset about lockdown drills today. Yes, it's upsetting and I'm not discounting that.
My confession is that instead of joining the echo chamber, I replied
"Vote blue 💙" I don't even know some of these people but oh well.
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Post by angelashly on Sept 9, 2024 11:13:47 GMT -6
I have to say, that while I find myself enjoying conversations with people, I am not very good at it. Yesterday we had dinner with a neighborhood family for the first time and after they told me they were vegetarian I went on about a restaurant they hadn’t been to and how great their selection was and listed off all the meat options. 😵💫🫠 I’m terrible at small talk especially if I don’t know you well |
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Post by trueblue on Sept 9, 2024 11:33:13 GMT -6
We’re celebrating at the Trueblue house tonight. I was able to get DS14 hooked up with an algebra tutor on Saturday ahead of a unit test today.
He scored a 94!
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Post by icedcoffee on Sept 11, 2024 7:02:20 GMT -6
I have a confession for you all. I think I'm having a midlife crisis or something. Or what I assume is something similar
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Post by angelashly on Sept 11, 2024 7:20:18 GMT -6
I have a confession for you all. I think I'm having a midlife crisis or something. Or what I assume is something similar ((Hugs)) But also are you buying a sports car? Cutting your hair? I’m interested |
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Post by newspapers on Sept 11, 2024 7:44:19 GMT -6
I have a confession for you all. I think I'm having a midlife crisis or something. Or what I assume is something similar I got a second ear piercing in both ears this summer as my manifestation, lol. My daughter was like--huh. |
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Post by icedcoffee on Sept 11, 2024 8:21:36 GMT -6
I have a confession for you all. I think I'm having a midlife crisis or something. Or what I assume is something similar ((Hugs)) But also are you buying a sports car? Cutting your hair? I’m interested Nothing that fun!! Just seeing other people accomplish things and I'm like 😫😫 I'm not where I thought I'd be at 36. Not too get too long or drawn out. But I know I've talked about here I'm a SAHM but that was never planned to be that way. Moving away from family and Hs work schedule kind of made it a necessity with young kids and I've never gone back. Now it's been 11 years and my kids are in school and I'm like what am I doing??? I assume a lot of this is "normal" with long term SAH parents as well. Like what do I do now?? It just all kinda started when I went on a girls trip with college friends in June. They were all celebrating promotions, opening businesses, business and personal travel and I'm like I'm just here taking care of my house all day and kids and husband when they're home |
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Post by icedcoffee on Sept 11, 2024 8:23:45 GMT -6
I have a confession for you all. I think I'm having a midlife crisis or something. Or what I assume is something similar I got a second ear piercing in both ears this summer as my manifestation, lol. My daughter was like--huh. I did just start a half sleeve tattoo (old tattoo cover up). I had one on my wrist I got when I was 18 and always disliked it. She drew up a beautiful design but it's big! But I just went for it. And its very colorful. And goes wrist to elbow. I have one more session to finish it but I love it I guess that kinda counts? |
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Post by newspapers on Sept 11, 2024 8:31:17 GMT -6
I got a second ear piercing in both ears this summer as my manifestation, lol. My daughter was like--huh. I did just start a half sleeve tattoo (old tattoo cover up). I had one on my wrist I got when I was 18 and always disliked it. She drew up a beautiful design but it's big! But I just went for it. And its very colorful. And goes wrist to elbow. I have one more session to finish it but I love it I guess that kinda counts? That counts way more than a second piercing, even though you're only 36! |
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Post by icedcoffee on Sept 11, 2024 8:34:11 GMT -6
I did just start a half sleeve tattoo (old tattoo cover up). I had one on my wrist I got when I was 18 and always disliked it. She drew up a beautiful design but it's big! But I just went for it. And its very colorful. And goes wrist to elbow. I have one more session to finish it but I love it I guess that kinda counts? That counts way more than a second piercing, even though you're only 36! I've always loved the look of sleeves, just never thought I'd do it lol. I think I'm good with this one for awhile though, even though I have a few other designs she drew up waiting for me if I ever want them 😊 |
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Post by angelashly on Sept 11, 2024 8:43:30 GMT -6
((Hugs)) But also are you buying a sports car? Cutting your hair? I’m interested Nothing that fun!! Just seeing other people accomplish things and I'm like 😫😫 I'm not where I thought I'd be at 36. Not too get too long or drawn out. But I know I've talked about here I'm a SAHM but that was never planned to be that way. Moving away from family and Hs work schedule kind of made it a necessity with young kids and I've never gone back. Now it's been 11 years and my kids are in school and I'm like what am I doing??? I assume a lot of this is "normal" with long term SAH parents as well. Like what do I do now?? It just all kinda started when I went on a girls trip with college friends in June. They were all celebrating promotions, opening businesses, business and personal travel and I'm like I'm just here taking care of my house all day and kids and husband when they're home Ugh this is so real and I 100% will validate your feelings and mid life crisis Just know you are still young enough to do all those same things! You are an amazing person who will find their spot |
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Post by angelashly on Sept 11, 2024 8:44:39 GMT -6
I’ve been wanting a tattoo forever but I’m a baby with pain so I don’t actually get one.
Plus I’m 40 it feels late to do it even though I know it really isn’t
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Post by icedcoffee on Sept 11, 2024 9:33:53 GMT -6
Nothing that fun!! Just seeing other people accomplish things and I'm like 😫😫 I'm not where I thought I'd be at 36. Not too get too long or drawn out. But I know I've talked about here I'm a SAHM but that was never planned to be that way. Moving away from family and Hs work schedule kind of made it a necessity with young kids and I've never gone back. Now it's been 11 years and my kids are in school and I'm like what am I doing??? I assume a lot of this is "normal" with long term SAH parents as well. Like what do I do now?? It just all kinda started when I went on a girls trip with college friends in June. They were all celebrating promotions, opening businesses, business and personal travel and I'm like I'm just here taking care of my house all day and kids and husband when they're home Ugh this is so real and I 100% will validate your feelings and mid life crisis Just know you are still young enough to do all those same things! You are an amazing person who will find their spot ❤️❤️❤️ thank you. I feel better honestly I think I just needed to say it somewhere |
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Post by icedcoffee on Sept 11, 2024 9:35:23 GMT -6
I’ve been wanting a tattoo forever but I’m a baby with pain so I don’t actually get one. Plus I’m 40 it feels late to do it even though I know it really isn’t The outline wasn't too bad, and certain spots hurt worse than others. Color/shading hurt more IMO. If you do just start small! A small one isn't too bad because it's over fairly quickly. I think the nerve endings get dulled after awhile also |
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Post by angelashly on Sept 11, 2024 9:37:27 GMT -6
Ugh this is so real and I 100% will validate your feelings and mid life crisis Just know you are still young enough to do all those same things! You are an amazing person who will find their spot ❤️❤️❤️ thank you. I feel better honestly I think I just needed to say it somewhere 100% |
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Post by abs on Sept 11, 2024 10:09:20 GMT -6
((Hugs)) But also are you buying a sports car? Cutting your hair? I’m interested Nothing that fun!! Just seeing other people accomplish things and I'm like 😫😫 I'm not where I thought I'd be at 36. Not too get too long or drawn out. But I know I've talked about here I'm a SAHM but that was never planned to be that way. Moving away from family and Hs work schedule kind of made it a necessity with young kids and I've never gone back. Now it's been 11 years and my kids are in school and I'm like what am I doing??? I assume a lot of this is "normal" with long term SAH parents as well. Like what do I do now?? It just all kinda started when I went on a girls trip with college friends in June. They were all celebrating promotions, opening businesses, business and personal travel and I'm like I'm just here taking care of my house all day and kids and husband when they're home I relate to this completely!! I don’t regret my time as a SAHM at all but I also feel like my brain is oozing out of my ears at that I must be the least interesting person ever. DD is nearly 14 and so independent. She really doesn’t need me much anymore unless it’s for rides. It’s time for me to figure out what’s next and I have no idea where to even start. I feel qualified for absolutely nothing. So midlife crisis indeed. You aren’t alone! |
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Post by angelashly on Sept 11, 2024 10:13:37 GMT -6
Nothing that fun!! Just seeing other people accomplish things and I'm like 😫😫 I'm not where I thought I'd be at 36. Not too get too long or drawn out. But I know I've talked about here I'm a SAHM but that was never planned to be that way. Moving away from family and Hs work schedule kind of made it a necessity with young kids and I've never gone back. Now it's been 11 years and my kids are in school and I'm like what am I doing??? I assume a lot of this is "normal" with long term SAH parents as well. Like what do I do now?? It just all kinda started when I went on a girls trip with college friends in June. They were all celebrating promotions, opening businesses, business and personal travel and I'm like I'm just here taking care of my house all day and kids and husband when they're home I relate to this completely!! I don’t regret my time as a SAHM at all but I also feel like my brain is oozing out of my ears at that I must be the least interesting person ever. DD is nearly 14 and so independent. She really doesn’t need me much anymore unless it’s for rides. It’s time for me to figure out what’s next and I have no idea where to even start. I feel qualified for absolutely nothing. So midlife crisis indeed. You aren’t alone! ((Hugs)) |
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Post by icedcoffee on Sept 11, 2024 10:14:04 GMT -6
Nothing that fun!! Just seeing other people accomplish things and I'm like 😫😫 I'm not where I thought I'd be at 36. Not too get too long or drawn out. But I know I've talked about here I'm a SAHM but that was never planned to be that way. Moving away from family and Hs work schedule kind of made it a necessity with young kids and I've never gone back. Now it's been 11 years and my kids are in school and I'm like what am I doing??? I assume a lot of this is "normal" with long term SAH parents as well. Like what do I do now?? It just all kinda started when I went on a girls trip with college friends in June. They were all celebrating promotions, opening businesses, business and personal travel and I'm like I'm just here taking care of my house all day and kids and husband when they're home I relate to this completely!! I don’t regret my time as a SAHM at all but I also feel like my brain is oozing out of my ears at that I must be the least interesting person ever. DD is nearly 14 and so independent. She really doesn’t need me much anymore unless it’s for rides. It’s time for me to figure out what’s next and I have no idea where to even start. I feel qualified for absolutely nothing. So midlife crisis indeed. You aren’t alone! ❤️❤️ |
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Post by Eagles on Sept 11, 2024 11:36:11 GMT -6
I’ve been wanting a tattoo forever but I’m a baby with pain so I don’t actually get one. Plus I’m 40 it feels late to do it even though I know it really isn’t I got a tattoo on my 41st birthday! |
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Post by angelashly on Sept 11, 2024 11:37:43 GMT -6
I’ve been wanting a tattoo forever but I’m a baby with pain so I don’t actually get one. Plus I’m 40 it feels late to do it even though I know it really isn’t I got a tattoo on my 41st birthday! Dd who is 13 now wants me to wait and get one when she does so we can match so what 5 more years??? |
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Post by Eagles on Sept 11, 2024 11:39:18 GMT -6
I'm pretty sure I'm going to get bangs. I had a basal cell carcinoma removed earlier in the summer and I want to hide the scar while it heals but my stylist keeps saying no.
Will I hate having bangs? Probably.
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Post by McBenny on Sept 11, 2024 11:40:45 GMT -6
Oh yeah we are not of the Michelle Obamas here either, LOL. My kids know, I will go to the earth's crust. Lower mantle even. We all know. Well, if nothing else I am consistent. |
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Post by angelashly on Sept 11, 2024 11:45:17 GMT -6
I'm pretty sure I'm going to get bangs. I had a basal cell carcinoma removed earlier in the summer and I want to hide the scar while it heals but my stylist keeps saying no. Will I hate having bangs? Probably. Yes girl you will Friends don’t let friends get bangs * but I fully understand why you want to ❤️ |
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Post by roselab on Sept 11, 2024 11:48:57 GMT -6
((Hugs)) But also are you buying a sports car? Cutting your hair? I’m interested Nothing that fun!! Just seeing other people accomplish things and I'm like 😫😫 I'm not where I thought I'd be at 36. Not too get too long or drawn out. But I know I've talked about here I'm a SAHM but that was never planned to be that way. Moving away from family and Hs work schedule kind of made it a necessity with young kids and I've never gone back. Now it's been 11 years and my kids are in school and I'm like what am I doing??? I assume a lot of this is "normal" with long term SAH parents as well. Like what do I do now?? It just all kinda started when I went on a girls trip with college friends in June. They were all celebrating promotions, opening businesses, business and personal travel and I'm like I'm just here taking care of my house all day and kids and husband when they're home My kids are 13 and 15 and I'm still a SAHM mostly (I substitute teach occasionally, like 1 or 2 days a month). The past few years I've really struggled because I want to be doing something more with my time, but with my dh's schedule, I am the on-call parent both in the morning (and my 15 year old with ADHD can't wake up for school on his own despite multiple alarms/a vibrating alarm, etc.) and to drive them to all the things in the afternoon. So finding something meaningful to do just during school hours has been near impossible. So I wish you luck if you find yourself in the same position. It's hard to talk about because I recognize that I'm lucky that we are in a position for me to still be a SAHM, and it was really necessary when my kids were little (dh was in the military and gone a lot), but I do wish I had more going on in my life right now. I've tried volunteering too, but most of the stuff I find is in an inconvenient location that would have me stuck in rush hour traffic in the afternoon (so an issue for being the mom cab), or stuff I can do from home but I really don't WANT to do so I'm like, I will resent taking on this commitment, no thanks. |
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Post by Eagles on Sept 11, 2024 11:53:47 GMT -6
I'm pretty sure I'm going to get bangs. I had a basal cell carcinoma removed earlier in the summer and I want to hide the scar while it heals but my stylist keeps saying no. Will I hate having bangs? Probably. Yes girl you will Friends don’t let friends get bangs * but I fully understand why you want to ❤️ I'm thinking like a longer side bang just to cover the incision (it's super close to my hairline on that side). Not a full fringe like I had in the 90s. |
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Post by angelashly on Sept 11, 2024 11:56:13 GMT -6
Yes girl you will Friends don’t let friends get bangs * but I fully understand why you want to ❤️ I'm thinking like a longer side bang just to cover the incision (it's super close to my hairline on that side). Not a full fringe like I had in the 90s. This I’ll allow |
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Post by sewf on Sept 11, 2024 12:18:47 GMT -6
When H folds my laundry, I refold it before I put it in my drawer. I am very particular about how stuff is folded, but I don’t want to discourage the help with laundry. But he wants to help all the time because it takes me longer. So I just redo it. (He does so much other stuff around the house, including cooking and cleaning the kitchen and won’t let me help.)
I don’t bother refolding the kids stuff.
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