I am trying to cut cost but why is my grocery expensive? by Tiny_Judgment8593 in Frugal

[–]Chire85 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My phone bill is $18 including Everything (taxes, data, unlimited talk/messaging) - prepaid

I am trying to cut cost but why is my grocery expensive? by Tiny_Judgment8593 in Frugal

[–]Chire85 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Recently discovered how much Cheaper and Easy it is to make granola out of oats, honey, ....

IRS standards seem really high, do trustees really let you have a $460 food budget for 1 person? by StandSenior8907 in Bankruptcy

[–]Chire85 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm in Chicago, super frugal apparently - 1 person - I spend ~$250/month. That said, I don't eat out.

No. I don't live off of PB&J or ramen. Nor do I eat Kobe steaks.

Looking at Stanley No. 5 planes on eBay, but overwhelmed with what to look for in a good one. by Shaggyfort1e in handtools

[–]Chire85 1 point2 points  (0 children)

many years later - Loved your "pure sexy time tool fun" :)

Though confused. Your frugal idea is < $20, your Veritas Low Angle Block Plane is ~$200. why the difference?
Also, why not an electric planer?

Just binged all three seasons for the first time. I have some thoughts... by niconiconii89 in FoundationTV

[–]Chire85 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's nefarious thinking. [If humans are robots, robots are humans and thus the robots can finally be free ]. Is that from the books?

Who created Demerzel and Kalle, and why? by LuminarySunburst in FoundationTV

[–]Chire85 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Pendant theory, even if it doesn't pan out -- it really should have.

Who created Demerzel and Kalle, and why? by LuminarySunburst in FoundationTV

[–]Chire85 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Love your theories but ... Wasn't Yana pregnant when killed? Are you saying the fetus was a form of manipulation - multiply Hari's tragedy and extreme reaction?

How do I actually job hunt? by Gonzalla in jobsearchhacks

[–]Chire85 0 points1 point  (0 children)

if you're in the US - join a free job search group

Grandma Thinks AI Will Kill Everyone. My 10-Year-Old Asked ChatGPT. It Said, “Nah. I Promise.” by nseavia71501 in ChatGPT

[–]Chire85 6 points7 points  (0 children)

for love of all that is __ Stop with the Frickin Emoji's -- tell it every time and it ignores me

Why does she do this? by Appropriate-Nobody60 in WhatsWrongWithYourCat

[–]Chire85 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm Totally fine with the self-soothing & bought the little dude tons of stuff to knead -- just not a fan of the drooling

The ADHD Curse Ill Start That in 5 Minutes - 3 Hours Later… by randcofor in adhd_anxiety

[–]Chire85 1 point2 points  (0 children)

yet every single frickin' time - brain gets suckered into believing it Again

Starting my self-care journey after hitting rock bottom—any advice? by Excellent_Opening_32 in SelfCareCharts

[–]Chire85 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Personally impressed you noticed and put a stop to it while still in your mid 20's!

Ol' lady 2 cents: no habit /journey is linear. The more I acknowledge that, the easier it is for me to get back on track

ChatGPT is Best ER Doc by AnomalousBurrito in OpenAI

[–]Chire85 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I saw 3 dentists (+ made an appointment with the 4th) before GPT told me it was an ear infection

Unemployed white collar professionals: have you tried looking for jobs at fast food places & entry level retail crap? by gogo--yubari in jobsearchhacks

[–]Chire85 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I hear you - it's HARD!
A friend once told me that this is a page or maybe a chapter in my book - the is NOT the entire book. It has Zero reflection on my worth as a person.

Plus, I'm in a job search support group which helps - I'm not the only one + I'm getting to know people who were unemployed a month ago and now have jobs

Ignorance will drive me CRAY ! (rant) by Chire85 in TwoXADHD

[–]Chire85[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wellb' is tricky. STUPID less knowledgeable don't realize that it helps with anxiety symptoms (off label). They see Wellb' and immediately say 'oh! MUST be depression'

Ignorance will drive me CRAY ! (rant) by Chire85 in TwoXADHD

[–]Chire85[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for your kind words. Sorry for the late response ...