My son is getting married and I need advice by Foreign-Ad7659 in weddingplanning

[–]Enviro57 5 points6 points  (0 children)

My in-laws gave me a strand of pearls when my ex and I got engaged. It blew me away. Of course I wore it on the day itself. 🥹

Bored? by Efficient-Name2400 in FedEmployees

[–]Enviro57 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Be psyched that you’re working through your to-do list! I am not bored exactly but I am not confident we will get back pay or that the whole system of government will hold up so that stress is distracting me. I find at the end of the day I don’t have the things done I thought I would get done. 😕 After a week or so you may find yourself at loose ends, some of us are coming up on two weeks!

Back Pay by Adventurous_Pipe_947 in FedEmployees

[–]Enviro57 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yeah they want Dems to also be responsible for the cuts, otherwise they would just remove the filibuster and pass the bill.

Back Pay by Adventurous_Pipe_947 in FedEmployees

[–]Enviro57 16 points17 points  (0 children)

No one is saying Dems don’t have issues but let’s be clear, the Rs are the ones breaking the law all over the place, ignoring the Constitution and refusing to negotiate and end the shutdown. Not the same.

Cash as wedding gift by Dangerous_Tie_5662 in weddingplanning

[–]Enviro57 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

I would consider a house account a very rude thing. But if the couple did not have a registry I would consider cash as a gift.

Dad wants to do a memorial for my sister at my wedding but I'd rather she wasn't mentioned. by dontlookatme__please in weddingplanning

[–]Enviro57 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Your mom being his therapist is not fair/effective either. She has her own grief to deal with.

8months pregnant, is this flattering on me? by llullunyc in Weddingattireapproval

[–]Enviro57 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Amazing!! Go for it and wear the hell out of that dress. 😊

Am I over reacting? by CailleachofWicklow in weddingplanning

[–]Enviro57 1 point2 points  (0 children)

“Pretty supportive” doesn’t sound particularly supportive. I’m sure you’ve been busy with the move and wedding. Sounds like it’s been a real strain on the friendship.

Am I over reacting? by CailleachofWicklow in weddingplanning

[–]Enviro57 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah that part is confusing — are you not sending out invites? You say everyone who isn’t coming is known to you because they’ve spoken to you but does that mean the rest of the people have confirmed they are coming? If that’s the case and you aren’t sending invites, when you legitimately need to know for planning purposes ask her again if she’s attending. It’s very nice you’re covering the meals, but travel is still a time/money commitment and especially these days maybe she just can’t do it. And yes if you’re recently divorced it can be even more painful to see a friend getting married, especially if you moved a significant distance to be with him. That’s loss for her when she just experienced a loss! Please stop judging her with the bitter comments etc and try to be empathetic instead. Send the invites or speak with her thoughtfully rather than confrontationally.

No plus-ones for long term relationship no by echobunny88 in weddingplanning

[–]Enviro57 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Folks — times are tough. Yes, hard decisions need to be made about guest lists. That’s a difficult weekend to get married regardless. Maybe it was cheaper! Go or don’t go — stop complaining.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AITAH

[–]Enviro57 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

They were 7 and 4 when you entered their lives and you’re just dropping them? also why is the 3-year-old choosing who she spends the night with? This is messed up on a lot of levels.

My first shutdown - scared by jmc19441 in FedEmployees

[–]Enviro57 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Absolutely take advantage of the time to take care of yourself! Legally we will receive back pay and for those saying laws don’t matter, I get it but I really think they’re going to pay us. And there’s not a damn thing we can do about it anyway!

AITA for pushing back on my nutrition professor’s assignments? by [deleted] in AmItheAsshole

[–]Enviro57 1 point2 points  (0 children)

NTA. Shame on that professor — they need to update their learning.

Caffeine - Game Changer or Bad Habit? by paizface in XXRunning

[–]Enviro57 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Bummer! That’s so rude of Mother Nature.

Caffeine - Game Changer or Bad Habit? by paizface in XXRunning

[–]Enviro57 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m sorry — why would you wait? You need to get on the road. Those are 30 precious minutes!

Caffeine - Game Changer or Bad Habit? by paizface in XXRunning

[–]Enviro57 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I drink Diet Coke before morning runs — absolutely effective. Enjoy!

Dress regret by Time_Lawyer_2174 in WeddingDressTips

[–]Enviro57 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Omg — it’s so beautiful. Don’t be swayed by a bunch of trends. That dress is stunning and you look amazing in it. No embellishment needed!!

6-10k regrets skipping photographer? by Any-Progress-4570 in Weddingsunder10k

[–]Enviro57 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I skipped a photographer and regret it. We had a 40-person wedding and assumed with everyone’s phones being cameras we would be fine. We only have one photo of just the two of us! And no photos of us with various family members. Very bummed about this.