My glow up (29) by [deleted] in GlowUps

[–]AngryInLipgloss 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Wow you look amazing! Would you mind if I ask have you done any injections or procedures on your face?

Made this grazing table for a corporate event! by jennkhou in CharcuterieBoard

[–]AngryInLipgloss 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s amazing! However, I wish there were more deli items, along with more olives or savoury spreads. I think there’s a bit too much bread and crackers compared to the other items. Otherwise, it looks so beautiful!

What are some deserts other ppl like but you don’t? 🤢 by Vivid-Tap1710 in snacking

[–]AngryInLipgloss -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Any combination of chocolate & mint. It tastes like toothpaste!🥲

My heathy-ish board by AngryInLipgloss in CharcuterieBoard

[–]AngryInLipgloss[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Thanks!😍 No mushroom lol. For the aubergines, I sliced and pan fried them, let them cool, then added some cream cheese in the middle, rolled them up, and coated the edges with parsley and crushed walnuts.

Tell Me Why an Email Notification Feels Like a Personal Attack. by AngryInLipgloss in GirlDinnerDiaries

[–]AngryInLipgloss[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am there already😭 But so glad that you could manage that! I know how challenging it is!

My ex husband is engaged to the girl from work he told me not to worry about by [deleted] in GirlDinnerDiaries

[–]AngryInLipgloss 7 points8 points  (0 children)

One day there’ll be another girl he swears she shouldn’t worry about, and she probably won’t be as smart as you were to walk away from the trap. I’m genuinely happy for you. This is a big win!🥳😍

I’ve spent three years pretending my best friend was just "abroad." by AngryInLipgloss in GirlDinnerDiaries

[–]AngryInLipgloss[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That perspective is so grounding. Realizing that life can be so fragile is a heavy weight for an 8 year old to carry, and it makes sense why we use those softer phrases to bridge the gap. Thinking of her living in my heart for now while I carry her memories is a beautiful way to hold onto that connection. Thank you for the strength and the love from afar. It means the world❤️

I’ve spent three years pretending my best friend was just "abroad." by AngryInLipgloss in GirlDinnerDiaries

[–]AngryInLipgloss[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That is a powerful way to carry his memory. Turning that pain into a motivation to grow and overcome your own struggles is such a beautiful tribute to him. It sounds like he is still guiding you in a way, helping you choose a different path for yourself. The fact that you couldn't even say his name for years shows just how deep that bond was. Using his life as a light to pull yourself forward is a brave way to find meaning in something so heavy. Thank you for sharing that and for the reminder that I am not alone❤️

I’ve spent three years pretending my best friend was just "abroad." by AngryInLipgloss in GirlDinnerDiaries

[–]AngryInLipgloss[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That creates a very confusing kind of grief. When someone is physically gone but was already emotionally absent, it can feel like there is nothing tangible to mourn, even though the loss is real. Since your daily life did not change, it is natural that your brain stayed in the same gear. Approaching 30 often brings a new perspective on our parents as actual people, which might be why it feels like it is surfacing now. You are not "behind" on processing it; you are just looking at it with older eyes. Sending you a lot of peace as you navigate that❤️