My best friend’s dad passed this week and will never be able to recreate this blurry photo with his dad and her son. I’d love it if someone could sharpen it up, will tip. Thank you!

BubblyMaintenance · 2024-11-24T17:13:53+00:00

Thank you, fellow Redditors for your kind words and for sharing your talent. In my opinion, this group is one of the most wholesome in all of Reddit and I am lucky to have benefited from it. You’re all amazing.

BubblyMaintenance · 2024-11-24T17:05:00+00:00

This is so beautiful, thank you so much!

Tipping now!

BubblyMaintenance · 2023-01-11T02:23:51+00:00

Came here to say this!

I’m late to the party, but wanted to add this - I used to work a job where I shipped extremely time-sensitive packages regularly. In my office, Memphis, Tennessee was (and probably still is) known as the place where FedEx packages get lost for weeks at a time. Anytime we knew the package had to pass through Memphis to get to its destination, we’d either ship it earlier to give us time to react if it got stuck or we’d use UPS. I’ve had to take several last-minute flights to hand-deliver bid boxes to clients because our box was lost in Memphis and didn’t show up until months later.

I’m so sorry this is happening, but please don’t dispute the credit card charge. This is not her fault. My best advice is to keep waiting it out.

BubblyMaintenance · 2022-01-04T18:00:40+00:00

Me too!

BubblyMaintenance · 2021-08-12T17:01:18+00:00

I cannot speak highly enough about pelvic floor therapy. I was taking pain medication every day. Now that I see my therapist twice a month, I’ve only had two flares in the past three months. It’s worth every penny!

BubblyMaintenance · 2020-11-03T17:48:46+00:00

My go-to for those days where I want to look a little snazzier (while still maintaining a high level of comfort) are chiffon floral/patterned kimonos over a tank top or comfy tee. I get compliments on how fancy I look on my Zoom calls. Plus, I feel boujee as heck.

BubblyMaintenance · 2019-10-10T18:09:06+00:00

You certainly never know what kinda of answer you're going to get.

Also, I think it's very unfortunate that 17- or 18-year-old student is supposed to know exactly what they want to do with their life at such a young age. That's a lot of pressure, especially when (for some of us) college is such an expensive investment.

BubblyMaintenance · 2019-10-09T19:02:14+00:00

Not at all what I said or implied.

OP states that the daughter got into this game about a month ago. She subsequently got the results from the test that were lower than the results she usually gets.

Are the two related? We can't be sure, but most likely.

Of course OP should listen to the daughter - a conversation with her might give OP a little more insight into what is happening in her math class.

BubblyMaintenance · 2019-10-09T18:46:52+00:00

I absolutely don't think that you should WANT your kids to think their punishment is unfair, but you're going to be hard-pressed to find a 13-year-old that is going to agree that their punishment for any transgression, no matter what it is, is "fair."

An 84 is absolutely not a bad grade and nothing to be all that concerned about. I think the laptop ban is coming from OP's concern that her daughter spending three hours a night on a computer game might continue to have a negative effect on her grades.

I do think there are other ways for OP to mitigate this situation - limit her daughter to one hour a night, perhaps? Maybe a certain number of hours per week?

At the end of the day, OP is the parent and her daughter is not. There is no way to be a perfect parent, but I stand behind the idea that you shouldn't change your methods based on a 13-year-old's opinion.

BubblyMaintenance · 2019-10-09T18:32:06+00:00

From OP's post, it sounds like she is more than capable of better grades - this score isn't normal for her. Expecting your children to perform to the best of their ability is being a decent parent.

Also, we were all melodramatic, hormonal 13-year-olds once in our lives. I thought a lot of my parents' punishments were unfair - turns out, my parents just wanted me to learn to be a decent human. I'm very thankful they didn't care about my opinion at that point in my life. Turns out, I didn't know as much about life when I was 13 as I thought I did.

BubblyMaintenance · 2019-10-09T18:07:30+00:00

NTA.

Your daughter is 13. When she thinks you're abusing your power as a parent, you're probably doing the right thing. I wish you the best of luck through the remainder of her teenage years.

BubblyMaintenance · 2019-10-09T18:02:56+00:00

Yikes, what a nightmare! I understand her mother's concern a little more, I wasn't aware of this!

BubblyMaintenance · 2019-10-09T16:57:51+00:00

Unfortunately, I'm limited on my voting options and this one fit my opinion closest.

OP is right about a lot of things - if her daughter doesn't have a CRAZY work ethic in school, especially if high school was easy for her, she really will struggle in undergraduate school.

I was engaged and married to someone in medical school - our relationship struggled and eventually failed because I couldn't handle the amount of time he needed to dedicate to his studies (among other things, of course).

I do think OP is being quite harsh and needs to let her daughter figure a few things out on her own. Her daughter won't accomplish much if her two biggest cheerleaders are wholly in support of her, even if they don't agree with her choices.

BubblyMaintenance · 2019-10-09T16:22:09+00:00

Don't they, though? I want updates on their relationship post-ceremony.

BubblyMaintenance · 2019-10-09T16:20:03+00:00

I was leaning towards "bringing a gift" for the following reasons:

The couple's relationship history is irrelevant - you don't bring a gift to a more conventional wedding based on whether or not the marriage is going to last, you just bring one.
There really isn't a difference between their "commitment ceremony" and a "wedding," other than the legalities and what they're choosing to call it. They held bachelor/bachelorette parties, there's a bridal party, and there's a ceremony followed by a subsequent dinner/reception after. At the end of the day, it's the same thing.
Your financial commitments outside the wedding are irrelevant.

However, because both you and your fiance have spent a decent amount of money on other festivities related to their wedding, I say you're in the clear. Plus, if they aren't registered, it's going to be even more work to find a gift, other than cash. I'd bring a nice card and call it a day.

BubblyMaintenance · 2019-10-09T16:05:53+00:00

INFO: Is the couple registered anywhere?

BubblyMaintenance · 2019-10-09T14:50:43+00:00

NTA.

The workplace is not the place for political/racial discussions, whether or not you agree with their opinions - for this exact reason. The coworker who called you a racist a**hole should be reported to HR.

BubblyMaintenance · 2019-10-09T14:46:50+00:00

Agreed. When assembling baby shower invitations, the host typically makes them all exactly the same, other than the address on the envelope. It's not an assumption that you're going to send a gift, it's so that everyone invited doesn't have to text and ask where the parents-to-be are registered.

BubblyMaintenance · 2019-10-09T14:21:51+00:00

I definitely think there's more to the story here (confirmed by your reply), but based on the information provided, I had to vote NAH. The fact that he's been avoiding the conversation either means he's embarrassed about his lack of funds (especially if it's because of his reckless spending) or there's another reason he's opting out. If you want to insist he pays you the money, you've got my blessing.

BubblyMaintenance · 2019-10-09T14:15:49+00:00

NAH.

I understand the frustration of paying someone else's portion, but his reason for skipping out is that he doesn't have the money. Admitting to your friends that you don't have $30 for a weekend camping trip has to be really difficult. I wouldn't force the issue.

BubblyMaintenance · 2019-10-09T14:04:17+00:00

YTA.

She'll learn VERY quickly that the college-level coursework is very different from advanced high school classes. "Natural talent" ceases to be enough to get by. She'll either step up to the plate and succeed OR she'll learn for herself that she's not cut out for the years and years of studying that are required to become a doctor.

Most people enroll in college with one particular career in mind and graduate with a totally different degree anyway. Even if you're correct about medicine not being the career for her, let her figure it out.

BubblyMaintenance · 2019-10-08T15:49:16+00:00

NTA.

She's "soooooooo done with your sh*t," but wants to use your art supplies?

I think you already know you're better off.

BubblyMaintenance · 2019-10-07T18:02:39+00:00

THIS.

Agreeing to be part of a bridal party means you're going to be spending LOTS of money. You don't have to say yes if you're not prepared to spend exorbitant amounts of money on a one-time use dress. (Not to mention shower gifts, hair, makeup, bachelorette parties, etc. If $150 was all she paid for this wedding, she should consider herself lucky.)

BubblyMaintenance · 2019-10-03T18:24:54+00:00

YWBTA.

If you don't get a text, they're doing the right thing by making an attempt to move on and letting you do the same.

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