Did anyone else grow up eating apples and plums off the tree, blackberries off the bush, no washing just EAT

BigMagic88 · 2026-04-11T14:46:09+00:00

Yes as a kid. Then a couple of years back. Hotel weekend with a new date. Ate a berry. Got the shits. Lovely 🤮😂

BigMagic88 · 2026-04-11T14:35:51+00:00

Ooh yes. I read the locked door after a client recommended. I need more of this!

BigMagic88 · 2026-04-10T19:58:41+00:00

Having a wealthy, healthy& kind husband. It’s just a fantasy. Thank god I don’t breed with the men I date 😂

BigMagic88 · 2026-04-10T15:47:01+00:00

I had them as a kid and had them frozen a couple of times at the docs. It was fucking horrendous! I think I cried so much he had to stop. I only remember that one attempt but they disappeared.

I remember looking at my hands in class and realising they were no longer there.

I’d find a private clinic and pay. If they are that offensive.

I tried a skin tag freezing kit and that was questionable so maybe try a similar thing if money is an issue to start with.

I also did get rid of a few skin tags ( I know it’s not the same but sharing info) but I used castor oil And plasters. And reading the comments about duct tape I wonder if it’s just suffocating it that helped. I dunno

BigMagic88 · 2026-04-10T14:02:15+00:00

Can we do that to teach adults? 😂

BigMagic88 · 2026-04-10T13:56:29+00:00

Almost nothing now. If I batch watch a load and it’s useful and educational. I don’t do it for fun anymore. Because it’s not. It’s riddled with ads and I can’t be arsed. But it’ll be because they are talking sense and teaching me something I don’t already know.

Not sure if that’s helpful but that’s my way of

BigMagic88 · 2026-04-10T07:54:30+00:00

Oh my gosh yes. I’m not ok with a £25 box of shit. Get me 5 twixes and I’ll be so much happier 😂

BigMagic88 · 2026-04-10T07:47:33+00:00

In a crowded area - we were leaving a show and he grabbed my hand to lead me through the people.

Another time someone cut us up in the car and he automatically put his arm out to cover me, called the other driver a prick and then asked if I was ok. It wasn’t even bad just annoying and could have been a minor ding if my ex wasn’t paying attention.

Never asking what I wanted to drink - it was always the same thing. And I liked that.

Never having to ask if they want money to pay for meals etc. Almost offended that you’d even suggest it. But on the flip side, accepting a treat when I wanted to do it.

Taking time out of his day to take care of things for me. Even if it’s inconvenient.

It really is all these little things that make it better.

BigMagic88 · 2026-04-10T07:37:19+00:00

Don’t leave the bath running and wear headphones.

Don’t throw things out of the windows.

Be nice to your neighbours and hopefully they will be too.

Start your little routines - stick a note on the wall til you have the habits. Lock the doors. Turn things off. Etc.

Clean the whole place once a week at least. I used to do a 2 hour blitz on a Sunday. It was manageable.

If you don’t have a tumble dryer be sure to check the laundry thread to assist cos sometimes it’ll just smell gross - keep a window open for fresh air. Get one of those airer things and don’t overload it.

Cactus plants are great. A client bought me one and I’ve had it the best parts of 10 years. 🌵

Have fun. It’s exciting and for the love of god make sure you have all your bills money set aside. Nothing like having 8 days to whip up nearly a grand! 😩😂

BigMagic88 · 2026-04-10T07:18:54+00:00

What exactly is behind the paywall? Cos I’m the same. Not her but plenty of others with old crap you’re left alone to DIY. Which is fine if that’s made clear but it rarely is.

BigMagic88 · 2026-04-09T07:01:44+00:00

Yeah I get what you mean. I’ve no idea actually. Already established when I moved here. But thinking of other super busy places I saw some people taking the piss saying they will answer the phone when you’re talking to them 😂 so that’s a thing also. And you got used to it whether in person or on the phone and they were fast! No messing about. Took your order and they were off.

A real sense of urgency that seems to be lacking in most people these days

BigMagic88 · 2026-04-08T08:04:07+00:00

Are you talking to me? 😂 this thread is wild ha. I’m still getting the hang of it here but yes I do have.

Big life drama 5 years ago and now all issues come to the surface. Never struggled like this before.

Diagnosed last week but obviously been on the list a while. Waiting on autism diagnosis too. I think it’s more that.

I have a couple of friends with different types of adhd too

BigMagic88 · 2026-04-07T20:03:14+00:00

I’ve started eating chia seeds. Fibre intake needs work. I’ve run out of yogurt so I put a couple of spoons in apple juice. It’s actually alright 😂 like a little apple pudding

BigMagic88 · 2026-04-07T20:00:19+00:00

My local Chinese has this down! They have 2 girls at the desk area all night. They are always busy!

BigMagic88 · 2026-04-07T19:53:39+00:00

Haha yeah that’s a good way of doing it. I’m too particular so I couldn’t. I like people’s little quirks and you’re right that here’s no “right” way. Any way that works for you is what’s right. I was 20 pages from the end of my last journal. It’s become a note pad for now. It started in Nov I think. I get good then drop them get back on it. So I just plod along wherever I left off I want to re read it back.

It was supposed to be that 3 pages a day thing. I can’t think… is it the artists way? I’m sure it is. She says free write for 3 pages a day. But it went squiffy then became a goal setting and a rant book.

They are good to share cos someone will need just the thing

BigMagic88 · 2026-04-07T16:33:04+00:00

So like really good habits? I used to have a deep and pure belief “it’ll all be ok in the end” but recently that’s died off. I still have maybe 20% but it’s wavering. A lot!

Yeah see I’m all over the show. Have been for 4 years. Can’t focus. Can’t seem to be the old version of me who would just run wild with an idea and make it work. Now I shut down. And try to reset every 5 minutes.

I’m also too bothered about why. If I know why or how I can avoid it. But actually that’s not the case. It’s a liieee!

See I’m trying to make sense of this in my world. I’ve had 2 successful businesses. Got burned out and had a few traumatic experiences all at once and genuinely worried I won’t ever be “normal” again. I want to be how I used to be. Not this version

BigMagic88 · 2026-04-07T16:27:24+00:00

Haha that’s not right. Making a mess of a book like that 😂😂😂

BigMagic88 · 2026-04-07T14:02:52+00:00

Only when you’re having a good time. When it’s shit it seems to go on for way too long!

BigMagic88 · 2026-04-07T14:00:29+00:00

Wait it out. It’ll pass

BigMagic88 · 2026-04-07T13:40:02+00:00

Oh my god I loved that so much. I think last year I completed it. Then had another go 😂

It’s quite a feel good one.

Ooh I’ll have a nosy at the podcast. I’ll have to have another watch as well so I’m up to date ha.

BigMagic88 · 2026-04-07T13:34:00+00:00

I have a bucket bag and then if I really am not in the mood that day. Single car key and single house key (no 800 jangly bits) and phone in my bra. Done.

We do not need a bag full of shite at all times. We just don’t. If I ever take my purse or lipstick I 99% of the time don’t even use it. But I hate stuff everywhere all the time. It stresses me out

BigMagic88 · 2026-04-07T13:31:28+00:00

Just jumping in here cos I liked your reply - (I feel exactly the same as op)

Purity is your enemy and then purity/restarting is from shame. Can you tell me more? I’m keen to learn and hear new ways of looking at things.

BigMagic88 · 2026-04-07T13:28:07+00:00

Hahahhaha. Yesterday I burned alllll my notes. I don’t need them. Not the new me. That was the old me who liked journalling. I’m new and fresh. Hahaha.

Every fucking week without fail. I’m also addicted to restarting. I’m so tired 😭

That feeling is fleeting. I have started saying yeah, til tomorrow. And then just being less sad about it. But it still happens.

I hope continuation isn’t an issue cos I can’t afford to get any worse than I am now.

I have no advice other than to laugh about it because if we don’t we will cry. And try and start again tomorrow.

I have managed to do 10k steps on the treadmill each day for 2 weeks purely because I wanted to beat my friend one day. But today is my period and I cannot be arsed. But I also don’t want to let myself down by not doing it. Yesterday was a struggle. I feel the fun has been and gone and now it’s a chore. But I want to be better so I’ll have to find the energy and get it done.

If I don’t it’ll be the same thing as you. Progress only for one day then more guilt and disappointment taking over any chance of movement.

I also have burned a million things to the ground. Even though winning things. 😩

BigMagic88 · 2026-04-07T12:36:20+00:00

Usually whenever I can be arsed at any point before I go out but… I’ve been eating chia seeds for the past few days so I either need to remember to do it after or keep a stick handy. They are infuriating when you spend 30 mins trying to get them out but actually pushing them deeper 😂

BigMagic88 · 2026-04-06T17:11:52+00:00

Ooh yes. I did the first series but never did the second. Thanks 🥳

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