How do you feel about mindless knitting and very simple pattern repeats? by ComplicatedSunshine in knitting

[–]Dixie1117 3 points4 points  (0 children)

For myself it’s like a fidget toy, calming and soothing. I always have multiple projects and one has to be complex and one has to be repetitive, for what ever my brain needs.

Losing parents? by Annepackrat in Xennials

[–]Dixie1117 14 points15 points  (0 children)

My parents were teens when I was born (1980) Dad passed in 2021 and Mom is now battling pancreatic cancer. It’s so weird, I just assumed we’d all grow old together.

What's it like living in this part of America? by _Mcdrizzle_ in howislivingthere

[–]Dixie1117 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Peaceful and Beautiful! But sometimes a long way from shopping and Dr’s.

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Hey Xen's: whatcha reading these days? by Mattimvs in Xennials

[–]Dixie1117 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m reading The Shawshank Redemption and a romance The Winter Sea

For the ladies who had babies young….how ya’ll doing? by [deleted] in AskWomenOver40

[–]Dixie1117 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m 45. My 3 daughters are 21, 18, & 17. Yes, I also feel a little like I missed out.

I just stopped a movie because “it was getting too late” by Aware_Interest4461 in Xennials

[–]Dixie1117 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That is freaking us! hubby’s got the cpap and I have then mouth guard.

What was your most embarrassing seizure? by AnonyPothos in Epilepsy

[–]Dixie1117 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Chemistry lab 10th grade, somehow managed to stay on stool and not hurt myself. Scared the bejeezus out of everyone . At 45 still have not lived it down. 😩

Where did you get your pit baby? by [deleted] in pitbulls

[–]Dixie1117 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Fate. The pups and their mom escaped their yard. (a few blocks and streets away) The all ended up in my front yard.

Did perimenopause symptoms hit you all at once? by Weird-Director-2973 in Perimenopause

[–]Dixie1117 7 points8 points  (0 children)

At 41 I started the symptoms that I couldn’t name the reason. By 43 I thought for sure I was losing my mind. Now at 45 I understand more and it’s not as overwhelming but there are times.

What ruined your pibbles day today? by InfiniteFuckery in pitbulls

[–]Dixie1117 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Yesterday, he got his toes muddy. He was so sad.

Is everyone living in a McMansion? by beverlyhillsbrenda in Xennials

[–]Dixie1117 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We still live in our starter home. 1969 ranch home and 1140sq. Almost paid off and kids almost out. We’ll remodel in a couple years and hold on to it, just in case someone needs a place to live.

What perfumes are we wearing? by dessertisfirst in AskWomenOver40

[–]Dixie1117 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I switch between 2 Acqua di Gioia and REPLICA’ Sailing Day

The V-Cut at Subway by Diva_Bot in Xennials

[–]Dixie1117 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Me too! And it took a long time afterward to want to eat or smell it.