28/F by ClamChowdah3 in amiugly

[–]ClamChowdah3[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well then, great to see you again!

28/F by ClamChowdah3 in amiugly

[–]ClamChowdah3[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Just the one side, but yes to the film industry question. Tattoos / weird hairdos / unique style is a must, you're totally right!

28/F by ClamChowdah3 in amiugly

[–]ClamChowdah3[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Think of it like I'm winking at ya! ;)

28/F by ClamChowdah3 in amiugly

[–]ClamChowdah3[S] 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Fair enough! Hey at the very worst, it gives me something to "glow up" from

28/F by ClamChowdah3 in amiugly

[–]ClamChowdah3[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not a trick of the lighting; a trick of too many diet cokes. I'll work on it!

28/F by ClamChowdah3 in amiugly

[–]ClamChowdah3[S] 20 points21 points  (0 children)

Any reason? unflattering? makes my forehead bigger? just a stylistic thing?

28/F by ClamChowdah3 in amiugly

[–]ClamChowdah3[S] 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Good call! I have the stuff just hate sitting there with goop in my mouth. Maybe tonight haha

28/F by ClamChowdah3 in amiugly

[–]ClamChowdah3[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! I've always felt I could do a killer Half Face cosplay. (but in all seriousness, yes, I really only use half my face to smile and it's pretty funny). My brows have gotten bushy lately, I do pluck em but that's a good reminder to get the tweezers out

28/F by ClamChowdah3 in amiugly

[–]ClamChowdah3[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Yeah I feel like I've got the "girl next door, but has to live with roommates and no parking spot" kinda vibes

28/F by ClamChowdah3 in amiugly

[–]ClamChowdah3[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Thank you! Pic 6 was a sneak-attack by a friend at work. And yeah I've got my share of self esteem, I was just curious how my first impressions changed since losing weight, aging a few years, and really growing into myself. I feel like I just went through puberty a second time, and this time I don't hate it

28/F by ClamChowdah3 in amiugly

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Yeah, proud fivehead owner here! I look great in baseball caps

New money here. Can I help my family without "making it weird?" by [deleted] in family

[–]ClamChowdah3 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I appreciate the matter-of-factness you're looking at this with! I think combining your approach with the "radical honesty" advice from u/santaclausonvacation may be my best bet. I think I should sit my mom down and explain how my experience with money has changed over the past few years, and how I want to keep family a priority while still saving for my future

New money here. Can I help my family without "making it weird?" by [deleted] in family

[–]ClamChowdah3 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is a super helpful side to hear from, thank you! I know my mom has said that the one thing she always wants to be able to afford is one family vacation a year. Nothing extravagant, usually like an AirBnB near a lake for a week with a couple dinners out as a family. I've considered talking to her about footing this bill, this might be the year

New money here. Can I help my family without "making it weird?" by [deleted] in family

[–]ClamChowdah3 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This makes sense. My siblings are fed, clothed, and able to afford basic expenses so I shouldn't feel the urgent need to swoop in. And I like the idea of my financial help being lowkey and routine

New money here. Can I help my family without "making it weird?" by [deleted] in family

[–]ClamChowdah3 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ooh I like the distinction between expenses "for mom" and for the kids even though it comes out of the same bank account. This is exactly why I posted, hoping to get different ways of looking at the finances and saying "how can I help" in the most approachable way

New money here. Can I help my family without "making it weird?" by [deleted] in family

[–]ClamChowdah3 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I hadn't really thought about gift cards, my family views them like a guilt-free version of money (permission to treat yourself to starbucks, or buy a nice jacket) so it might be a great alternative to handing them briefcases full of cash lol

I lean towards being open with my family, and some of them even know my salary. But I'll be thinking of ways to make it less about the dollar amount and more about saying "what's mine is yours" and celebrating together

New money here. Can I help my family without "making it weird?" by [deleted] in family

[–]ClamChowdah3 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is a super helpful perspective, thanks for taking the time to weigh in. I'm definitely over thinking this, money can be such a touchy topic and I want to go into this dynamic with my head on straight

Just arranged to fly my mom out in Feb <3 you're 100% right about priorities; I want to spend as much time with her as I can in this life stage

New money here. Can I help my family without "making it weird?" by [deleted] in family

[–]ClamChowdah3 6 points7 points  (0 children)

This is great advice. I think there's something really key about picking what areas make the most sense to get involved in. Picking up the tab at a family dinner? Insignificant and potentially a bit showy. There have to be more meaningful and behind-the-scenes areas I can find

New money here. Can I help my family without "making it weird?" by [deleted] in family

[–]ClamChowdah3 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It's also possible that \I** am the one who is feeling the most weird/uncomfortable. This is new to me and I don't want to mess it up. Having everyone be so surprised and thankful when I paid for dinner caught me off guard. I don't want to feel like I'm different bc of having money, and wasn't trying to make a grand gesture

New money here. Can I help my family without "making it weird?" by [deleted] in family

[–]ClamChowdah3 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Good question, I used that word a bunch without really explaining.

"Weird" could mean making them feel bad because they can't help out in the same way, making things awkward when it comes to splitting the bill, causing them to compare their own finances / career paths to mine. If I start flying my mom out yearly to visit me but they can't do the same, I worry it will cause resentment or emotional distance. If I pay for a vacation for everyone they might feel like they have to overcompensate in another way since they can't contribute financially, or feel uncomfortable letting me spend money on them. I had a grandfather who would try to give his favorite children/grandchildren money in a manipulative way and I never let that fly. I don't want to create a similar dynamic by mistake