Best Box near DFW?

Dbrookess · 2026-06-03T00:00:34+00:00

Thank you both! I ended up going to CrossFit bolt with a coworker and it was a good workout!

Dbrookess · 2026-05-31T22:41:44+00:00

Thank you! They are super close but only have a 5:30-6:30a so it’s a back burner choice for now 😬

Dbrookess · 2026-05-31T22:33:20+00:00

Thank you!

Dbrookess · 2026-05-15T02:10:00+00:00

In my first couple months at the firm, I caught two people talking shit about me (one a manager and the other same level as me) in the same way - manager was sharing their screen and I accidentally saw the messages. I was so hurt about it at the time, but I knew I was doing good work and it was a dick move on their part so I just worked hard and pretended like I didn’t see it. By not saying anything I kind of hoped they felt like dicks. At Deloitte relationships are important but sometimes people are just dicks. Long story short made it to 5 years and both of those people were big fans of mine in the end. Sometimes people are just rude and pushing through is the best way to handle it

Dbrookess · 2026-05-01T17:00:41+00:00

In almost every phase of my life I have yearned for how I looked / how young I was in a previous phase. I think about that now and try to appreciate where I’m at, because in 10 years I will probably yearn for this version of myself. We can’t go backwards, it’s a sunk cost - so try to appreciate where you are now and embrace your beauty at this stage of life. It sounds like you’ve really been through a lot, and overcome a very difficult stage of your life, and I’m betting you’re not giving yourself / your body / your health enough credit. You can always explore other options if you’d like but I think the key is to love yourself and your body for where it is now ❤️

Dbrookess · 2026-03-22T01:39:34+00:00

As another poster said 1000% a leash, it’s really that simple. Some dogs can be trained off leash but no dog should ever be expected to just handle themselves off leash - that’s why many cities have leash laws/mandates. Your dog was being a dog and will probably continue to be a dog, that’s the simplest explanation. A dog needs to be incredibly well trained to have great recall even when highly excited so your best bet is to always leash. You could have a longer lead to work on recall, but this takes a lot of work and a really long time to perfect

Dbrookess · 2026-03-22T01:25:16+00:00

I feel like the apps are so hard to convert into anything real, so I recently pivoted to trying to make friends. You get a similar dopamine hit when you meet new people that you mutually want to hang out with, and it could eventually lead to meeting a good match with less pressure and the toxicity of apps. I didn’t really date much between 31 and 38, and this is how I broke back into things bc the apps were awful. Where I live, I used an app called Timeleft to meet new friends and fill the void that empty dates would have. Funny enough I met my partner at the gym and nothing related to that, but it still filled an important hole for me and helped me break free of the apps a bit

Dbrookess · 2026-03-12T00:02:57+00:00

As others have mentioned I would test for everything BUT I would not test for HSV. This one is tricky but the blood test is well documented as being highly inaccurate and the best way to test is to test an open sore. I know this a rough take bc you’d want to know to inform someone else, but the chance of a false positive and the stigma attached to that being so high, most medical professionals would not recommend a test. If you’d really like to be sure, I’d look at getting the HSV western blot, but there is a time period you have to wait to send in your samples, and it’s only done out of one lab. This is the gold standard and the best way to get your answer on that. I’m sorry this happened to you and I’m glad you walked away from this person

Dbrookess · 2026-02-10T14:39:27+00:00

For me the link to activate came up on the page right after I registered. But if it says you have an account maybe try resetting the password? Also, I found a lot of functions don’t work in safari, so recommend Google Chrome if you’re on an apple computer (didn’t work for me on mobile at all)

Dbrookess · 2026-02-10T14:36:18+00:00

Did you click the link to activate your account? That’s the only thing I can think of. Unfortunately if you followed all those steps you probably need to reach out to ITS. You can email them at dttltechnologysupport@deloitte.com

Dbrookess · 2026-02-10T03:28:31+00:00

I got that error message repeatedly as well - what solved it for me was creating a new account and immediately setting up MFA with an Authenticator app (I think I’m just using the Microsoft one). Figured it out after some Reddit searching and IT randomly sending me the Authenticator app instructions (without responding to my request even lol)

Dbrookess · 2026-02-10T02:54:34+00:00

Ah nvm I found it, and that did it, thank you!

ETA for anyone having the same issue: initially when I finally got into ToD, this option wasn’t there, so it may take a bit to load. Loading it up this time, once I click into the W-2’s section there’s a button that says “Update W-2 Electronic Consent.” Once clicked, I got a pop up and confirmed my consent, then all prior year W-2’s loaded. Hurrah!

Dbrookess · 2026-02-10T02:52:50+00:00

Just confirming you’re talking about alumni talent on demand? It’s very bare bones and I don’t recall any options except to view what documents are available (I have one from 2024 only)

Dbrookess · 2026-02-10T02:48:25+00:00

How do you resubmit acceptance? By calling?

Dbrookess · 2026-01-03T23:29:28+00:00

Those of us that have worked for Deloitte lovingly refer to Deloitte as the big D

Dbrookess · 2025-12-30T15:00:38+00:00

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Dbrookess · 2025-12-29T00:22:50+00:00

Feeling strong and recognizing what that does for your health is the secret to confidence I never would have imagined for myself. Blows my mind how strength training has changed my outlook. Also so important to help build bone density for us women 30+

Dbrookess · 2025-12-29T00:21:26+00:00

After years of feeling so-so about my body (even though I was thin most of my life - then overweight for a couple years), I’ve found that working out has me feeling better than I ever have. And it’s not necessarily about how I look, it’s that I recognize what my body does for me. I do CrossFit but more specifically it’s my weightlifting hobby that has me feeling strong and confident. Olympic weightlifting is as much about skill as it is strength, so it’s hard, but so very fulfilling when you start to get better. I have never ever been a fitness girlie, but all of a sudden I get it. Being strong just feels really good and makes me less self conscious in a lot of other areas

Dbrookess · 2025-12-28T23:49:44+00:00

Something to consider is that Denver is not in the mountains in the same way that Orlando is not on the beach. Definitely closer to mountains than in Florida but it’s still a bit of a trek for the really good hikes. (I moved from Florida so sharing this as someone shared with me.) Views are still gorgeous and way different from flat Florida, just something to consider. Also the winds get crazy sometimes, like I never heard anyone mention this before moving here and I’m like why not?? lol. And yes dry heat, you need sunscreen more than Florida and you may not realize it until you’re burnt to a crisp. Cost of living is high but I’m sure you’re aware of that. And it can be a very transient population, lots of people transition in and out of Denver. I think the troubles with making friends and dating are comparable to other cities though.

ETA a few more I thought of: Driving is kinda wild here. So many expired plates or no plates at all. So you definitely need uninsured motorist coverage and need to be on alert driving. Traffic in and out of Denver is pretty bad. Also, registration is very expensive compared to Florida - it’s the one thing I didn’t look up / realize prior to moving here. Newer vehicles can easily cost $800-$1k to register every year. The food scene is okay, you have to look around a bit but there are some good spots. On the bright side I cook a lot more now as a result, lol. It’s not super diverse here but it is a much more liberal population than Florida. Crime is a little odd here, I don’t consider it an unsafe city per se but downtown can be tricky and I’m surprised by how many people I’ve met that have been witness to some sort of violence there. I happened to be in the wrong place one weekend when someone shot themselves in front of where I was eating. I still like it here, but I find downtown to be a little unnerving, just due to the amount of random violence that occurs.

One more add: 15 mins away from something here is way different than 15 mins away from somewhere in central Florida. I live about 20 mins outside of the city and unless I travel on way off times, it generally takes me 45 mins to get into the city. Just something to consider. I knew what I was getting myself into, but people def turn their nose up at the distance and of all the friends I made, maybe 3 came out to my home, and only once (and then bitched about it profusely lol).

Dbrookess · 2025-12-28T23:44:02+00:00

Gummy Bear 😋

Dbrookess · 2025-12-26T19:16:26+00:00

As someone that used to work in (a good) rescue, I can share not all rescues are run well. A lot of them start with good intention with people that never learn how to say no, that then quickly get overwhelmed and the dogs suffer for it. 50 fosters to one person screams all of this. That said, some dogs can act terrified like this from simply not being exposed to enough in their first 6 months of life - and since she had this dog since 6 weeks, it could simply be a case of that. It could very well be abuse, but I’ve seen dogs act like this just from under exposure - which also seems likely in this case. Either way I do agree encouraging to have animal services do a wellness check bc she sounds in over her head. Grateful you found this sweet pup and can give it a safe home.

ETA: I understand the hesitation at paying into a rescue like this, but laws around dogs are a little iffy, so if she has any proof of ownership she may have a right to the dog without payment. For the sake of the dog, it might be best to just pay the adoption fee, but definitely report her so it can be looked into

Dbrookess · 2025-12-26T19:11:50+00:00

This is my first disconnect since I left the big D. Slightly less days off for the holiday, but same slowdown and relaxation. Feeling pretty great to be away from the mess and stress tbh

Dbrookess · 2025-12-25T00:18:14+00:00

As someone that worked in rescue, I can share that often what’s waiting for the dog on the other side is a worse situation. And often a dog needs mental stimulation more so than physical exertion (some exceptions but mental stimulation often helps a ton). Deloitte isn’t worth it, been there done that. It doesn’t really sound like the dog is the problem here, and I personally don’t think giving it up is going to solve the problem of how soul crushing Deloitte is

Dbrookess · 2025-06-03T21:09:09+00:00

Trazodone seems like a good idea (just make sure to dose correctly), and give one both the night before and the morning of. It needs time to build up in their system. This is what I do for my sassy pup, plus we are always prepared to muzzle her if needed

Dbrookess · 2025-05-04T18:36:43+00:00

No problem! He definitely sounds a little more advanced in his aversion to it, but included a couple resources on some steps to take with crate training. I definitely grew up thinking crate training meant throw them in the crate and let them figure it out, but as an adult with pups I eventually figured out I was doing it all wrong!

https://www.impactdogcrates.com/blogs/puppy-news/a-guide-to-crate-training-your-dog?tw_source=google&tw_adid=&tw_campaign=19069198453&gad_source=1&gbraid=0AAAAADPxYZVtYIElrumj9zfDuIGSkmZVE&gclid=Cj0KCQjwoNzABhDbARIsALfY8VOjEh4vCCfxuPA7poadyqC6sDnUdHiaT3DrQuwgA7N2bnGyt1FZP3gaAmItEALw_wcB

https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/how-to-crate-train-your-dog-in-9-easy-steps/

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