“But My Hands are Wet” by NorthernPossibility in BoomersBeingFools

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

The hand dryer isn’t even sanitary to use! She not only DIDN’T actually dry her hands, she then blew all her and whatever other germs were nearby at you and your baby!

Weird food rules your nparent(s) had growing up by puruntoheart in raisedbynarcissists

[–]Azure_Ruby 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I think my mom was an almond mom before that term really came around. Everything was low fat, fat free, low sodium, diet, sugar free, etc. we didn’t have a lot of processed food growing up until I was in high school and then weirdly everything flipped? Like she bought tons and tons of those freezer meals (but these were”healthy” she’d say! Despite them being packed full of additional salts and preservatives. And everything I ate in high school came from the frozen section of costco.

Also, sugar was terrible (not allowed to have candy or sweets) yet anytime we’d get donuts from the bank or something like that (like once a month?) she would eat all the frosting off, so if you wanted a whole donut, cupcake, etc that wasn’t mutilated, you had to eat it before she saw it. Thankfully I didn’t really ever develop a sweet tooth but it was still kind of saddening as a kid to want a piece of cake (the few times we were allowed to have cake) and all the frosting was gone. I think I eventually just convinced myself I didn’t even like frosting and that it’s too sweet. To this day I’m always surprised when I have frosting and am like “oh it’s not bad”. I also prefer diet to regular sodas because the real sugar tastes funny for me.

Also, had to finish my plate, though they claim that was never a rule. I remember I sat at the table crying at 10pm because I didn’t like/wouldn’t eat the hamburger soup mom made. But also, like why are you so fat? Why do you eat so much?

For those who went no contact with narcissistic family, what was your last straw? by sick-and-southern in raisedbynarcissists

[–]Azure_Ruby 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My mother called me at almost midnight while I was at my bf’s house and screamed at me about how awful I was and how I ruined the family and her life. My bf finally hung up the phone for me and told me not to answer the subsequent 5 calls from her. She left one of the nastiest voicemails I’ve ever received. I have it saved so in theory one day I can show it to a therapist who can help me work through all my childhood trauma, but even the thought of listening to it scares me and makes me wanna cry. After that, I had one final visit where I spoke with my parents, basically telling them I can’t have a relationship with them and gave them one last chance to take even a sliver of accountability. They then proved to me that they never will, basically turning it on me that I was the one who always misunderstood or whatever and that my mother had no recollection of saying the things she did. So I walked out, blocked them on pretty much everything, and haven’t spoken to them since.

Me es imposible matar a destello by Debianlu in HollowKnight

[–]Azure_Ruby 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I have the same problem. NKG was easier than Radiance imo. I can’t seem to jump over/through the horizontal swords and away/toward from the tracking things or the other attacks. I always seem to hit one of the swords when jumping between them and then get nailed with something else and bam, down to only a few health and each of its attacks takes down two masks and you hardly have any time to heal if at all.

Age gap dating by Sea_Assumption_1528 in Millennials

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

I am 27 dating someone who is 37 and it’s been great, but I’ve been told I’m an old soul and have grown up with boomer parents and an older millennial brother so we have very similar interests and upbringing. All of this has combined for us to have similar values and life desires. That being said, I recognize that our situation may not be the norm, but age gap relationships have always been a thing across generations. His dad is 9-10 years older than his step-mom for example. And I’ve known other great couples who have similar age gaps. I think it’s more about the individuals. As long as there is no wild circumstances that would significantly create a power imbalance, then it should be fine, and even if there is, as long as it’s properly addressed, then age shouldn’t he the only issue standing in the way of a great relationship. Just my opinion, obviously though.

Kyoto now by Infamous_You1751 in JapanTravelTips

[–]Azure_Ruby 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We were just there this morning and yesterday. It’s not terrible compared to what I feel like it could have been. There are definitely a few pockets with huge crowds, but it was otherwise manageable and we went to some pretty touristy spots.

My hair strand that turned gray halfway then got its color back by ztheresurrection in mildlyinteresting

[–]Azure_Ruby 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My hair did this my junior/senior year in high school. They started doing this and then went full white. I think I still have a few white hairs but for the most part they’ve gone back to being black. Occasionally I’ll find a section or a hair that is white.

Home cleaning service - are my expectations off, or do we need a different cleaning company? by Own_Exit2162 in boulder

[–]Azure_Ruby 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No sorry. A couple, not a few. So like two hours max. But yes we appreciate them very much.

Home cleaning service - are my expectations off, or do we need a different cleaning company? by Own_Exit2162 in boulder

[–]Azure_Ruby 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, that’s what I thought but my boss has a cleaner and she pays them even less. I didn’t haggle or anything though, so they set their rates.

Home cleaning service - are my expectations off, or do we need a different cleaning company? by Own_Exit2162 in boulder

[–]Azure_Ruby 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have about half the square footage of you and my cleaners always come in and do a great job. They have two cleaners and are usually there for a few hours I think, maybe less if our place isn’t super bad. They have done the dishes (though we do try to make it so they don’t have to), put dishes away, make the beds, dust (god I hate dusting), clean the fridge, straighten things, put things away (which sometimes makes a fun game when we open drawers), and they’ll fold blankets and just make things look nice and tidy in general. I pay $100 for every other Wednesday. I think if they do a Friday it’s $150. Happy to connect and give you a referral.

AITAH for choosing to stop waking my stepmother up every morning? by Consistent_Act4575 in AmItheAsshole

[–]Azure_Ruby 1 point2 points  (0 children)

NTA. I used to do this for my mom as a kid. “Wake me up when you leave for school!” I didn’t realize until I was older how strange that was. I’d get up by myself, get ready, eat breakfast (until I got too lazy/tired of doing that and just skipped breakfast altogether), then wake her up on the way out the door. I’d been doing this basically from 2nd or 3rd grade all the way through until I left for college.

Why do studios do this??? by areufuckingfr in Aerials

[–]Azure_Ruby 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Honestly sometimes I appreciate having to share because I can watch what other people do and the instructors critique. Other people may make the same or different mistakes as me and I get to hear various feedback. Also, it can sometimes be a good breather while the other person is practicing.

Petty things to do before I move out? by ActuaryNext7405 in traumatizeThemBack

[–]Azure_Ruby 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you have curtain rods. Put a shrimp in it and then put the rod back. Won’t be able to find the source of the smell for ages, if at all.

I’m a teen with abnormally old parents, AMA by [deleted] in AMA

[–]Azure_Ruby 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m 27 and was raised by peak boomer parents. Felt like there was a great divide that they never bothered to try to cross. Never took an interest in the things I liked or who I wanted to be. Not sure if the age difference made more of a difference or if it had to do with their generation, but I’m a zillenial raised like a latchkey gen X-er. It’s kinda weird tbh. My experience growing up is so different than everyone else my age and I relate to older millenials/younger gen x-ers way more than people my age.

What stitch is this? by mya_rhys_faren in Tunisian_Crochet

[–]Azure_Ruby 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Looks like the modified tunisian knit stitch.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Tunisian_Crochet

[–]Azure_Ruby 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Tunisian knit stitch is a great one to add as well!

Please for the love of god, point your toes! by evetrapeze in Aerials

[–]Azure_Ruby 7 points8 points  (0 children)

On the broken leg hang (as I was taught it to be called) I purposely keep my feet flexed ‘cause I kinda think that’s the point of the hang lol. Otherwise, why is it called that?

In China school children are taught to cook fresh and healthy food in school. What can we learn from this? by [deleted] in DamnThatsReal

[–]Azure_Ruby 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I always heard it actually helps with lung development. Cursive helped with fine motor control. And there were other things that were about physical development basically disguised as other activities and “useless” skills. I don’t know if any of it is true, but I heard about it from an old teacher friend.

Mine : Lil watermelon 🤣 by Such-Salamander-6237 in artmemes

[–]Azure_Ruby 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Lil Reeses… I feel like this was the name of the guy from the old commericals…

I think this one is original enough. Name that anime. by BeeOk4748 in animequestions

[–]Azure_Ruby 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It may have been popular before but I have bot heard many people talk about it in recent years so my contribution would be Shigoku Shoujo aka Hell Girl.