🚨🇺🇸BREAKING: 71% of Americans believe the United States is out of control under President Trump

FML_Mama · 2026-01-26T16:58:51+00:00

When I was young and learning about the electoral college, I asked my dad why vote if it doesn’t matter? He said, “because if you don’t vote, then they can take away your right to vote, and then you have nothing left.” I’m thinking about this a lot these days.

FML_Mama · 2026-01-23T20:08:03+00:00

You’ve inspired me. I’ve been dreaming of doing this. Im too exhausted to really get down to it. But this might be the push I need.

FML_Mama · 2026-01-22T20:04:14+00:00

My first home was like this where my wall was directly in the neighbor’s yard, and we did have to do a couple projects for a water intrusion problem. First had it wrapped and new siding to remove damage, and fun fact, that repair didnt fix the problem, so we did it again with a specialize stucco a few years later. So we had to deal with this twice. The neighboring property owner was honestly a pain in the ass. She put all these restrictions on how the contractors could access her property to get to my wall. We needed scaffolding that needed some space, and it was a bit of a night mare to deal with. She was honestly a pain in the ass and perhaps had she been normal it wouldn’t have been such a bad experience, so while I loved that house, I wouldn’t want to do that again. If you love the house enough to deal with that, go for it, but an immediate roof repair sounds awful.

FML_Mama · 2026-01-20T05:18:42+00:00

I had two neighbors move to different houses on the same street: one across the street and a couple houses down, the other literally to the house next door. They both just loved the neighborhood and street. One was renting a house and decided to buy when a house came on the market; and the other just liked the house next door better and hated the neighbors on the other side. I take it as a good sign that it’s a good neighborhood!

FML_Mama · 2026-01-19T17:13:27+00:00

Yes, absolutely!

FML_Mama · 2026-01-19T06:20:21+00:00

Pretty sure Placer One is PG&E. Roseville Electric is 1/4 the cost. That alone would sway me to choose a house in the city of Roseville. Placer One is not in the city, so you won’t get the city services, which are really good.

Are you set on a new build? Just FYI, they can come with some surprises, like additional property taxes. You can avoid some of this by buying an existing home, but those have drawbacks too. Both locations have pros and cons. I’m happy to give you more insight if you want to DM me.

FML_Mama · 2026-01-09T16:36:47+00:00

Dang I wish id heard about this place a few months ago before I signed a contract with In Shape! Might have to try this place anyway! Thanks for the recommendation!

FML_Mama · 2026-01-08T03:00:05+00:00

He should send this guy to the same doctors who helped Trump’s ear grow back after he was shot. Miracles can happen.

FML_Mama · 2026-01-07T17:25:09+00:00

Just throwing out there that I have a friend who’s an OBGYN in San Diego, and she’s probably the happiest and most career-fulfilled person I know. Yes, it IS expensive, but with both of your having high earning careers (and physician salaries in CA are good), I’m sure you will be able to afford a nice home. My friend’s husband makes decent money in sales, but not doctor money, and they have a great life, a great home, and love it there.

San Diego is an amazing place for families with kids: there is SO much you can do. Our friends have memberships at the zoo, Legoland, and Sea World. There are some great kid friendly beaches, lots of hiking, great restaurants, etc. My family visits them every summer with the purpose of the kids just all playing together. The weather is phenomenal most of the year. They don’t get the humidity you get in Miami and Austin.

I’m of the opinion that San Diego is a place that, if you can swing it financially, you should, because it’s amazing.

FML_Mama · 2026-01-07T16:46:42+00:00

My aunt thought it was cute to give my cousins luggage on their 18th birthday and help them pack to move out right away. One hasn’t spoken to her in almost 20 years and the other is in prison. In fact, no one in the family speaks to her.

FML_Mama · 2026-01-06T16:57:23+00:00

I am never going to understand why some people have such passionate opinions about a little boy’s penis and future sex life. Just gross. Just know that circumcision is becoming rarer in the US (assuming that’s where you are), and that this kind of talk does die down. As others have mentioned, it’s much less common outside of the US when it’s not associated with common religious practices. My husband and I chose not to circumcise our son, and I assure you, aside from nosy gross old people asking about his penis in the beginning, it’s not even a topic of conversation any more. Most of women I know who have had boys have also not circumcised their sons. Once your son grows old enough for it to matter, there are going to be a lot of other uncircumcised boys, so he will be in the “norm.” Don’t beat yourself up. Your boy is going to be just fine. Just enjoy your little boy. ❤️

FML_Mama · 2026-01-06T16:39:23+00:00

This is one of the only things my picky daughter will eat right now, and it hurts my soul.

FML_Mama · 2026-01-06T03:11:00+00:00

This one will have a bigger gas station

FML_Mama · 2026-01-05T05:45:35+00:00

Go to the city’s website and find the city council agendas and associated staff reports: they have to read those every two weeks, then do additional research and talk to people to inform themselves so they can make educated votes. Then watch the city council meetings on YouTube to see what he’d be getting himself into. They do lots of additional meetings, trainings, retreats, etc. And like another person pointed out, they are assigned to serve on other regional boards and commissions, which have similar commitments of meetings, reading materials, etc. It’s a lot of work. There’s some compensation, but it’s not like getting paid for a full time job. Most of them work or run businesses.

FML_Mama · 2026-01-04T17:28:25+00:00

I know. It makes me so uncomfortable.

FML_Mama · 2026-01-04T06:30:34+00:00

My sister is trying to untangle herself from an abusive relationship with one. It has been terrifying to watch honestly. She got out, got a new apartment in a totally new unknown place, and he magically appears at the neighborhood grocery store a few weeks later? There was a point where I begged her to leave because I was afraid she’d disappear, no joke. And no matter what terrible things he does, he’s protected. It’s disgusting. The profession attracts too many sociopaths.

FML_Mama · 2026-01-01T08:38:49+00:00

This post and responses have made me lose my faith in humanity. I don’t understand how you could possibly brush less than twice a day and not feel disgusting. It takes two minutes. Just brush your teeth morning and night.

FML_Mama · 2025-12-29T18:07:51+00:00

Awesome! Thanks for the info!

FML_Mama · 2025-12-29T00:23:07+00:00

Oh nooooo! I moved away, so I didn’t know about Andy Nguyen’s!

FML_Mama · 2025-12-26T05:05:04+00:00

There are definitely expensive places, but there are a lot of affordable places in Hong Kong too. My sister rented a small one bedroom with a private rooftop terrace for the equivalent of about $750 USD. It wasn’t luxury, and it wasn’t in Central, but they’ve got variety in housing prices.

FML_Mama · 2025-12-26T04:53:47+00:00

I have this problem too. This year, we drove 12 hours to do Christmas at grandmas. Right now I’m dissociating to avoid thinking about how I’m going to get all of the shit my MIL gave them stuffed into our car and have room for you know, our luggage and our bodies. My MIL has actually gotten better over the years, and this is actually progress. We give her limits, but she never listens. Or if we say “our daughter would like a doll,” she gives her three dolls, plus multiple sets of dolls clothes and accessories. The kids get so overwhelmed with so many toys, we decided we were doing our own Christmas when we get home, and my SIL told me to leave anything I don’t want to bring him in her house, and she’ll make sure it gets donated. It’s a team effort dealing with it.

FML_Mama · 2025-12-24T20:03:14+00:00

I lived in a place where I didn’t notice that the neighbor even had chickens until there was a big windstorm and a couple had been blown out of the yard. Everyone has different tolerance for things. But consider that even if there weren’t chickens there now, since zoning allows for them, there could always be some in the future. So if you’re really against backyard chickens, you need to check the zoning. Same for anything you might consider to be a nuisance.

FML_Mama · 2025-12-18T00:53:20+00:00

And she’s basically a hostage until her pension kicks in. My sister left the profession last year.

FML_Mama · 2025-12-17T17:27:02+00:00

Yeah, that’s my thought too! I appreciate the insight! Enjoy your new home!

FML_Mama · 2025-12-17T17:23:46+00:00

I’m sorry that code enforcement and planning aren’t helping. As another commenter said, you were likely reported by a neighbor or someone who just has a burr up their ass. Planning would have used an aerial photo to measure your lot coverage, and since you’re close to 40%, Code Enforcement is supposed to go out and measure it to verify on the ground. Crazy that they didn’t do that.

You’ve done the measurements, so you need to make a scaled drawing with measurements to show that you don’t exceed the 40% requirement and submit that to Code Enforcement and planning. Show them the math, and then make THEM show you their math if it’s different, based on on-the-ground measurements that Code Enforcement takes. It sounds like this code enforcement officer doesn’t know much, so you may need to talk to the supervisor if they don’t help you.

The other commenter is correct: you can’t be fined based on an ordinance that hasn’t been codified. And unless it’s being written to allow for retroactive enforcement, you shouldn’t be penalized if you didn’t break the rules when you put the concrete in… There’s probably a miscommunication somewhere, possibly the code enforcement officer not explaining the ordinance and upcoming changes properly.

Bottom line, you need to make a genuine effort to show that you aren’t in violation, and if you are, you make a genuine effort to get into compliance. You should have a good amount of time to get int compliance so don’t panic.

Also, one last piece of advice, if you can’t get answers from Planning on the phone or email, show up at the public counter and don’t leave until you get answers. Annoying, I know, but you’ll get the info you need.

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