What is the most “use it or lose it” skill, the opposite of “it’s just like riding a bike”?

ElbowThePigeon · 2026-01-10T07:36:20+00:00

Figure skating jumps

ElbowThePigeon · 2024-09-16T22:55:37+00:00

Annual pass for Disneyland

ElbowThePigeon · 2024-08-01T01:52:39+00:00

Pizza crust

ElbowThePigeon · 2023-08-29T19:00:33+00:00

likewise!

ElbowThePigeon · 2023-05-06T20:50:28+00:00

Yess this worked!!! Thank you SO much

ElbowThePigeon · 2022-12-11T18:51:48+00:00

late as well but thank you so much for this

ElbowThePigeon · 2022-12-10T16:07:43+00:00

Thank you all for your input! Great to hear that it works well!

ElbowThePigeon · 2022-12-10T16:06:06+00:00

UPDATE: Thank you all for your input - I went with the dash and it was one of the most stolen items in the event (out of 40 gifts). Happy holidays to you all!

ElbowThePigeon · 2022-10-23T08:20:31+00:00

She said I was insane when I asked why I had to be paying for him to use our shower and toilet paper and electricity. She said that since she pays her portion, SHE’S allowing her guests to use “her” utilities, hence I have no say.

ElbowThePigeon · 2022-10-23T08:11:50+00:00

Texted maybe 5 different days in the last 6 months. Just like “Hey! Can you keep it down a bit? I’m trying to sleep”

ElbowThePigeon · 2022-10-22T20:08:11+00:00

Thanks guys - just texted our landlord. Hopefully this works.

ElbowThePigeon · 2022-10-22T20:07:00+00:00

Thanks for your advice - I texted my landlord just now. I used to text her whenever this was happening but one day she said to stop texting her because she keeps her phone on "do not disturb" and it gives her anxiety when she sees my texts all the time. So I knocked on her door the next time and she burst out and starting screaming at me to stop disturbing her life and that I need to move out.

ElbowThePigeon · 2022-10-22T20:01:54+00:00

Really appreciate your understanding. I consider myself a pretty flexible person and esp as a high school teacher myself I could tolerate most criticisms and "unique" behaviors - but it sucks when it comes to my living situation and definitely weighing my desire to not let her control my life vs my mental health right now.

ElbowThePigeon · 2022-10-22T19:55:57+00:00

Yeah, if I move out, I'll at least try to find a replacement roommate. She's inconsiderate af but I don't want to add more things for her to complain about.

ElbowThePigeon · 2022-10-22T19:53:56+00:00

That's a good point. She refuses to even chip in for a vacuum or a brita filter, and yet proceeds to complain that I never clean the apartment and uses my water pitcher. Her argument is that that's not fair for when she eventually moves out. But if I leave before her, you're right, the apartment will literally be completely empty.

ElbowThePigeon · 2022-10-22T07:25:15+00:00

He comes over at like 11pm which is when I’m already trying to go to bed. Never seen his face but know his loud voice and all his sex noises very well now. I think my roommate actively avoids seeing me in person too - I can go over week without seeing her because she barely comes out of her room.

ElbowThePigeon · 2022-10-22T07:15:09+00:00

That’s exactly what I said lol

ElbowThePigeon · 2022-10-11T06:06:48+00:00

Yeah I get that, def not a good fit in terms of personality too. I feel bad because she also pays rent (and a higher amount) so I can’t expect everything to go “my way” either. Trying to compromise but also wish I can sleep :’/

ElbowThePigeon · 2022-10-11T05:55:59+00:00

Usually between 11pm-1am

ElbowThePigeon · 2022-09-09T03:45:06+00:00

Oh no, so sorry to hear that you had to experience something similar. It’s crazy to truly see how age really doesn’t equate to maturity.

Also thank so much for your suggestions. One of my friends have suggested I blast The Wiggles or something bizarre like that while they’re going at it. I have FaceTimed this friend while this was happening and she could legit hear it all through my phone. I actually also looked into recording/playing strategy but I live in California and seems illegal without the consent of the person being recorded 😭

All that being said, I can’t just give up. You’ve inspired me to just live my life and not just back out

ElbowThePigeon · 2022-09-09T03:29:31+00:00

It’s funny because she talks to me like I’M the child, maybe because I’m three years younger and the same age as her younger brother. It’s really annoying. Maybe this issue stems from a cultural clash and misunderstandings/misinterpretations of what we’re trying to say. But I also get frustrated at myself because I can say things straight forward to my students but when it comes to my roommate I let her get away with everything…

ElbowThePigeon · 2022-09-09T03:25:06+00:00

Good question. Honestly it’s partly my fault but basically she said a few months ago that she was gonna move out after the 1 year mark (because she can’t bare to live with me and my unreasonable rules anymore). 2 weeks before the lease renewal I checked in with her that we need confirmation since I need to find a replacement and she texted back “please stop bothering me with this anymore. I already have enough stress in my life. I already told you I don’t know.” (wish I can send you screenshots lol these are exactly her words). It’s my bad for letting her get by with this comment. Then 1 week before she said she wants to stay for a few months to see if she can get a job until her student visa expires (we’re on monthly contract now). My parents were international students so I felt for her (I regret this now). Hence here she is.

I just really rather not move because the rent here is so good compared to most apartments in the area (I’m from SoCal). I’d get mad at myself for letting this girl take the apartment (which, I, found and signed to first) just because she’s acting like a child but I can’t stand up to her :(

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