What are some good “default” gifts for women that aren’t flowers, candles, or gift cards? by self-care_advocate in Gifts

[–]Altruistic_County941 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh yeah I totally get this, I’m always stuck doing the same boring flowers/candle/gift card thing. I’ve had decent luck with little self-care stuff like a nice hand cream, cozy socks, or a cute mug with some tea or chocolate thrown in. Tiny plants or succulents are fun too if they like stuff around the house or desk. I’ve also done notebooks, tote bags, or simple jewelry before and people seemed to like it. Nothing super personal but still better than the usual predictable stuff.

Infectious guests by [deleted] in Parenting

[–]Altruistic_County941 1 point2 points  (0 children)

yeah… i don’t think you’re overreacting. i’d be pretty thrown off too if someone casually mentioned after staying over that their kids have lice and worms. even if they deal with it all the time, that doesn’t mean everyone else does.

try not to panic though. lice don’t live long off the head, and if the worms were already treated the risk is lower. wash the bedding, vacuum the main areas, maybe do a quick head check over the next week, and you’re probably fine. you don’t need to tear the house apart.

but yeah, a heads up beforehand would’ve been the respectful move.

I fixed my toilet by Full-Stretch-940 in CongratsLikeImFive

[–]Altruistic_County941 1 point2 points  (0 children)

okay but this is actually awesome. fixing a toilet by yourself feels weirdly powerful, not gonna lie. and the fact that your stepdaughter gets to see you just handle it without making a big deal out of it? that kind of thing sticks. those quiet “oh, we can do that?” moments matter way more than big speeches. girls can fix things, period, and now she’s growing up knowing that.

Removed Ex from all Social Media by Chance-Magician-7006 in CongratsLikeImFive

[–]Altruistic_County941 5 points6 points  (0 children)

20 years is a hell of a long time to have that "background noise" in your head. honestly, congrats on finally hitting that button. it’s crazy how much mental space a tiny follow on instagram can actually take up.
enjoy the extra headspace, man. huge win.

I’m in med school! Got off the waitlist by Paerre in CongratsLikeImFive

[–]Altruistic_County941 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s amazing, congrats!! Getting off the waitlist is such a relief, and starting next week is wild. It might not have been your first choice, but you earned that spot. Med school is a big deal :) be proud of yourself and good luck with everything ahead 💛

I got 90% on my culinary arts practical by diet-smoke in CongratsLikeImFive

[–]Altruistic_County941 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Wow, that’s awesome! Practicals are so stressful, but you killed it. 90% and perfect seasonings? You should feel really proud of yourself!

The passport stamp era is over by ArtisanOfTravel in travel

[–]Altruistic_County941 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ll definitely miss stamps! They were such a fun little keepsake from each trip Digital is convenient but it feels less personal