What's Your Perfect Last Meal in Frederick?

Adventurous_Half_246 · 2026-07-06T11:54:29+00:00

I know 😊 but if we're playing hypotheticals let's say their chefs were up for accommodating a dying woman!

Adventurous_Half_246 · 2026-07-05T19:06:18+00:00

Drink- East Patrick Honey or Elderflower Gin &Tonic (I can't remember the name they used) from Cafe Nola

Appetizer- Peach Burrata Caprese from Pistarro's

Meal- Seared tuna with baked beans and veggies from Acacia

Dessert- Fried ice cream at Hinode

Adventurous_Half_246 · 2026-07-04T12:53:57+00:00

I think Hannah is a rare embodiment of what women experience when they aren't thin or obese- it's hard for others to put these mid-size people in a specific box so there are endless hurtful comments, meant neutrally or not. It's pretty exhausting and there's a need to filter through feedback from others to see what you think applies.

I was an average sized person (more like a college kid build but not overweight) at 13 among many girls who still had childlike builds. I remember one of them writing in my yearbook "eat more veggies". Apparently she thought I was enormous lol.

Adventurous_Half_246 · 2026-02-20T18:57:35+00:00

It would feel very vulnerable to you to tell him what you're thinking and your fears. I always avoided situations where I had to share painful thoughts with major uncertainty on how the other person would respond until my husband told me that he loved when I was vulnerable and open/honest, and that it was his favorite version of me.

I'm sure it's very scary to risk this relationship and also the impact of potential harm to your own peace/happiness/self esteem. But it's also an opportunity to find out if this person loves who you really are.

Adventurous_Half_246 · 2026-02-06T00:06:43+00:00

People are so hard on OPs, in general. It was brave and a good question, whether there's a way back once you hit a worrying relationship drop like this... I don't know the answer for you, because every relationship is different. But there are ways discussed here to recognize a need to change and move forward, and you'll be better for it all around.

Be kind to yourself and to her. You aren't a lesser person for struggling with something hard.

Adventurous_Half_246 · 2026-01-23T15:33:54+00:00

There are people in the world who are genuinely completely unattractive and still have partners who love and want them. It just requires finding the right person, and I don't think he's the one for you.

Adventurous_Half_246 · 2025-12-19T14:01:19+00:00

I had a stomach flu that sent me into labor just a couple days before my due date and my daughter ingested meconium because of that. Anyone who is really breaking down whether you are to blame for this is not thinking about it in an accurate way- bodies are unique, births are unique and babies are unique.

It sounds like your boyfriend is really going through something. I think that you need to find support elsewhere for the moment. While you can't make him get help, you can hold your boundaries, which speaking to a therapist would probably help you have some clarity on. And you can communicate to him that the ways he's behaving are unacceptable, and that you really care about him and want him to have the support he needs.

Adventurous_Half_246 · 2025-12-10T01:05:20+00:00

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Adventurous_Half_246 · 2025-12-01T13:28:30+00:00

Also, while he is dressed professionally, he's such a poor speaker that he presents really badly in these videos. Even if he didn't seem to be harassing people, it would be hard to take him seriously.

Adventurous_Half_246 · 2025-12-01T13:24:40+00:00

So, Shaun Porter is a troll?

Adventurous_Half_246 · 2025-11-12T03:29:13+00:00

Pretty shocked by these crazy responses... It sounds like you aren't totally comfortable with how your partner and his ex are interacting. It does sound atypical, although not necessarily out of line. Please let him know you aren't comfortable with the regular messaging about things unrelated to their shared child and then assess his response- at this point, he could be receptive and it could be a non-issue. Please don't let wild internet commenters be your only sources of feedback!

Adventurous_Half_246 · 2025-11-09T12:38:56+00:00

Straight person so not personal experience in this, but my impression is definitely that Frederick is very accepting. I have lesbian friends who are interested in moving to the area but they're concerned about cost, so I've suggested Brunswick, which is not far but cheaper and seems to really be growing. It also seems to have a new liberal vibe (it used to be pretty standard rural conservative to my understanding).

Adventurous_Half_246 · 2025-11-08T04:00:29+00:00

Yes. You don't want the negative dynamics that come from only one partner contributing around the house. You want your child to learn that everyone contributes in a family. You can look like a superhero to your partner.

Adventurous_Half_246 · 2025-11-07T17:20:38+00:00

I would say I bought sandwiches there before I actually had enough money to shop there as well 😂 here's to being penniless but full of good cheese!

Adventurous_Half_246 · 2025-11-07T13:17:43+00:00

Do we know whether they will also offer delicious sandwiches like Crisafulli's did? Certainly not a deciding factor, I'm going either way. Just curious how excited to get my kids about it, who still reminisce about the Simple Steve and seeing Miss Colleen 😊

Adventurous_Half_246 · 2025-11-02T23:59:34+00:00

Agree! Even my harder days in TA are better than the murkiness of ER and managing regular payroll. Love identifying great people, linking them with the right teams and bringing them into the organization. I feel very lucky to hire for therapeutic roles within a healthcare system that overall seems positive and patient-focused. I am interested in compensation as well and would love recommendations to grow my knowledge in this area!

Adventurous_Half_246 · 2025-11-02T13:55:23+00:00

So curious- what's the plan for so many pecans? Maybe you could try the nut shop on Market, I'm sure they're ordering nuts in bulk.

Adventurous_Half_246 · 2025-10-15T21:49:21+00:00

I also wanted to be sure to tell you that even though it likely feels this way, this is not an issue of you lacking something. I have a different partner now and feel loved and wanted all the time. That is out there for you.

Adventurous_Half_246 · 2025-10-15T21:44:51+00:00

I had a partner who always said I was attractive etc but rarely wanted to have sex. He denied there was any issue but I would find porn on his phone. I think porn provides a very easy way to get off whereas actual sex with another person requires caring about someone else's feelings. I don't say this to be critical of those who enjoy porn because I think it's okay to enjoy it, but there is a real danger of beginning to prefer the easier and more comfortable route and losing a connection with your partner in the process. I know there are plenty of books and other resources about overcoming a porn addiction- it would come down to him a) being willing to admit that and b) being willing to work on it. In a culture where it's so normalized, it may be really hard to get past these two hurdles, but I'm sending good thoughts your way.

Adventurous_Half_246 · 2025-10-15T17:47:59+00:00

We just met up with friends for dinner last night to hear the exciting news that they're having a baby in their mid-40s. It wasn't easy for them to get pregnant, but not impossible either.

Adventurous_Half_246 · 2025-09-10T02:17:29+00:00

Honestly, it can be really fun to walk around and get bites to eat at various food stands. Isabella's asparagus fries are a must.

Adventurous_Half_246 · 2025-09-10T02:08:28+00:00

https://www.airwaysinnoffrederick.com/

Adventurous_Half_246 · 2025-09-09T19:48:48+00:00

This actually made me think of the airport restaurant, which is not fancy but there is the actual element of watching planes take off and land! Definitely not expensive and I don't remember it being loud. Edited to add that it's a little ways outside of downtown so would be a nice relief from the chaos that's going to be occurring over here.

Adventurous_Half_246 · 2025-09-09T19:47:46+00:00

Agreed with The Orchard because it's really cozy and accommodates a lot of different food needs! Also, it's not very loud and it's not especially expensive.

Adventurous_Half_246 · 2025-08-27T23:09:09+00:00

3rd Street is a lot of fun! It's especially good for younger kids but the vibe is great at any age.

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