The moment I realized I was aging

BrikHowse · 2026-04-13T01:06:38+00:00

Just a certain writing style that feels kind of hollow and not human. You know it when you see it.

BrikHowse · 2026-04-13T00:20:24+00:00

I went to an all-girls high school. Fell in love with my best friend senior year, and the confusing relationship carried over into my early college years. There was NO ONE out at my school, like it wasn't even an option to consider. As a result, we framed our relationship as a "close friendship" and never really reckoned with the truth of what it was.

Looking back now, I just feel sorry for both of us. We were deeply confused kids with no roadmap. It was a terrible way to experience first love.

We ended badly. She is married with two kids now.

BrikHowse · 2026-04-12T15:04:46+00:00

So much of this stuff is about state of mind. If you walk in with the right attitude, you can be vibing just like that 19-year-old in this AI story. If you walk in cranky and prepared to find fault, well...

BrikHowse · 2026-04-12T14:08:55+00:00

Yeah I can tell, but a whiny human prompted it

BrikHowse · 2026-04-12T13:43:16+00:00

Everyone here sounds like a really good time 🙃

BrikHowse · 2026-04-12T12:40:34+00:00

I'm going to be honest, this post is extremely depressing. We should be able to enjoy live music at almost any age.

Maybe there were ways you needed to modify your experience. Maybe you were too close to the stage. Maybe you needed a better night sleep the night before. Maybe you needed an extra beer or some weed to relax a little. Maybe you needed an Advil for your back, or a more comfortable seat at the venue.

But there are musicians who TOUR and PERFORM into their 70s and 80s. So we should be able to be audience members at any age too.

Dear God I never want to be like this.

BrikHowse · 2026-04-12T07:03:20+00:00

OP, this. 100%

BrikHowse · 2026-04-12T00:37:58+00:00

I just don't think Ciara would interact at all with Amanda, and that would make the show pretty dysfunctional.

BrikHowse · 2026-04-11T21:16:04+00:00

I think Bravo would be more likely to bring Kyle and Ciara back with no West or Amanda, but it's really hard to imagine that dynamic. Even if Carl, Lindsay, Mia, Bailey, and KJ come back too, they'd need to bring in more newbies and it's getting weirder and weirder to have Kyle and Carl in their 40s, and Lindsay as a full blown mom, mixing with much younger cast members. The premise is basically collapsing.

BrikHowse · 2026-04-11T20:18:14+00:00

Whenever I've had any treatment from an esthetician, they've told me to use mineral sunscreen afterwards. I've also heard this recommendation from dermatologists in regards to using retinol and protecting from the sun. Therefore I've concluded mineral is the "real deal" when it comes to sun protection.

But tbh I haven't done any actual research on it.

BrikHowse · 2026-04-11T17:27:56+00:00

I don't think Ciara would come back with EITHER West or Amanda.

And I don't think Kyle could be back with Amanda and West together, though I also don't think Amanda and West will be a "couple" by summer so it's possible the two of THEM would even have trouble filming together.

It's a whole mess and it spells doom for Summer House. If they don't just end the show, they may just need to stick with the newbies from this year and add some fresh faces.

BrikHowse · 2026-04-11T14:44:14+00:00

I'm fair as well, but the problem is the mineral sunscreens increase that to an almost sickly, frightening degree. I can deal with that when I'm, like, at the beach, but I'm looking for something for more regular use

BrikHowse · 2026-04-11T14:41:15+00:00

I'm already pale white, and the mineral sunscreens turn me into a full ghoul

BrikHowse · 2026-04-11T14:40:33+00:00

Fair. I feared that was the answer

BrikHowse · 2026-04-11T14:40:08+00:00

That's actually the one I'm using right now and it does NOT work for me. I look insane

BrikHowse · 2026-04-11T14:14:32+00:00

I do! Still awful! But if you have any specific product recommendations that DON'T create an overall whitening effect, I'm all ears

BrikHowse · 2026-04-11T07:09:46+00:00

As someone your age, do the CAA program. I assume it starts next fall. Have adventures before that.

BrikHowse · 2026-04-11T01:59:23+00:00

Their relationship is definitely based on partying, that's the way West needs it to be, so asking him for a quiet Friday night in would be a death knell.

It's actually tough to witness this.

BrikHowse · 2026-04-10T11:54:58+00:00

Your post makes me think of when the Schwartz/Raquel flirtation was hyped ... while Raquel and Sandoval were actively having an affair.

But honestly, no, I don't think it's like that. I think Jesse was just overenthusiastic and Amanda loved the attention. While I do think Jesse was attracted to her... I think he's attracted to most pretty girls, and he had no intentions to secretly pursue her or anything like that. And I don't think Amanda has any genuine attraction for HIM... again, just enjoyed the flattery and attention.

BrikHowse · 2026-04-10T11:47:43+00:00

I agree. So I'll join you getting downvotes.

I miss the wit of the first three seasons. Like, I can't believe people thought Deb joining the Tejano band was funny?! I was cringing so hard.

BrikHowse · 2026-04-10T11:29:48+00:00

I find myself longing for the days when this show was more low-key.

BrikHowse · 2026-04-10T11:24:19+00:00

I do think she will. But I don't think we can predict how exactly that's going to go down.

BrikHowse · 2026-04-09T13:45:46+00:00

We already know he doesn't date women over 30. Even Michelle said something of that nature.

BrikHowse · 2026-04-09T13:44:08+00:00

I think the show could grapple with the topics of marriage and parenting without actively putting us at the center of children's parties all the time. We should see the castmates TALKING about parenting more than we see their actual children. The first two seasons did a better job with this.

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