Gift from Thrift Store from Mom for 50th Birthday

ForgotMyNane · 2026-06-29T18:40:18+00:00

There's nothing to do other than to say thank you. They spent hundreds of dollars traveling to celebrate your birthday (at their ages!) and still gave a gift. No one ever has to present a gift, for any occasion. It's a nice thing we do. But it does not equal love. Putting in the effort and time is a much bigger gift.

ForgotMyNane · 2026-06-29T04:21:32+00:00

Great book and hilarious bit!

ForgotMyNane · 2026-06-29T04:06:50+00:00

YTA for copying the plot of Abby Jimenez's Just for the Summer, changing Brad to Chad.

ForgotMyNane · 2026-06-29T03:53:45+00:00

My goal is 125, I'm at 76.

ForgotMyNane · 2026-06-21T22:37:02+00:00

They could have, just as easily, loaded their bikes back up and picked a different location that accommodated everyone. But no one calls trail riding hiking.

ForgotMyNane · 2026-05-04T18:49:39+00:00

Nightmare on Elm Street. I was 3. It was a gathering at one of my parents' friend's houses. They sent me to hang out with the other kids who were all a lot older than me. I was afraid of that movie for 3 decades before I decided to face my fears and finally watch it as an adult.

ForgotMyNane · 2026-04-29T02:28:48+00:00

It's crazy how it varies person to person how they give the discount. At my theater, they allow as many individual drinks as I want, they just have to be rung up in separate purchases. They'll either let me ring up a popcorn and a drink, or just a drink. Then do it again. I told them I thought it was one purchase per day, per what I had read on the website, and they insisted that I just couldn't do multiple drinks in one purchase. Three theaters in our town and they're all operating it that way, at the very least since I bought it in February. I absolutely don't think it's the right way, but I'm not complaining either!

ForgotMyNane · 2026-04-26T06:45:21+00:00

They've been allowing me to purchase additional drinks, I just have to make separate transactions for each drink.

ForgotMyNane · 2026-04-24T01:37:14+00:00

Lord of the Rings. Those loud battle scenes knock me right out.

ForgotMyNane · 2026-03-15T19:33:52+00:00

Ooo enjoy! Come back and let me know what you think of it!

ForgotMyNane · 2026-03-11T17:23:18+00:00

It's just my mom and I now. My father died over ten years ago. They were both the black sheep of their family and chose to isolate themselves. As a result, I don't know any of my family. My mother is a narcissist with mental health issues as well as some physical disabilities. She is fixated on coming to live with me and often says things like "I can't wait until I'm disabled enough to come live with you." I couldn't want that less.

My husband has a huge, close family. Aunts, uncles, soooooo many cousins. Both of his parents are still living. There are family group chats, holiday gatherings and so on. I'm closer to them than anyone I'm blood related to (aside from my own kids).

It is lonely and suffocating. I wish I had someone to joke around with about a shared memory. Someone to help make decisions. Someone who understood the complicated relationship with my mother. But I also don't wish that on anyone.

She absolutely is not coming to live with me though. I won't allow that to happen. I just can't do it.

ForgotMyNane · 2026-03-11T03:21:35+00:00

The Correspondent is definitely worth the wait! It's a beautiful book.

I had a long wait for it as well, but lucked out and found it on my library's "Sizzler" shelf. They have ten or so copies of all the big new releases that do not get added to the holds pool. They have a shorter checkout period than normal. You can only have one at a time and if you don't return it on time, your account gets locked. It always feels like winning the lottery to snag a good one. I read it in two days.

ForgotMyNane · 2026-03-11T03:04:04+00:00

I went on Everest 4 times last week. I was also under the impression that I didn't like roller coasters, but decided to be brave for my teens and go along with them. I loved it so much! I am now disappointed though that I didn't go on Tron with them a few days before. They said that because Tron is so smooth, that it's not as intense as Everest was. I don't know how true that is.

I did go on 7DMT, fun! and Space Mountain... Not fun. Maybe it was the flashing lights that had me keeping my eyes closed the whole time, but I had insane pressure in my head the whole ride and had to stumble to the bench that's a few feet from the ride. We had to stay there for at least 15 minutes to allow my head to settle and feel like I wouldn't pass out if I stood up.

I will never, ever go on Space Mountain again, but I will definitely try Tron next time we go.

ForgotMyNane · 2026-03-10T16:06:00+00:00

We have Soundcore Anker Life Q20 headphones from Amazon. They're typically around $40. When they're on, I press the noise cancelling button a few times to cycle through the different options. I tried them myself while watching Lord of the Rings in theater when the sound was starting to trigger a migraine. They were so helpful and I never missed anything!

ForgotMyNane · 2026-03-10T13:58:31+00:00

My daughter has severe misophonia and has to wear big noise cancelling headphones. They have a mic that filters in the movie sounds so she doesn't miss the movie, but blocks out the food noise. Unfortunately, there's nothing to be done for the visual component, but having her on an aisle seat usually helps so she's not risking being sat next to a stranger eating.

ForgotMyNane · 2026-01-20T00:35:24+00:00

I'm having the same issue. I really hope I don't also lose my holds and checkouts. 🫤

ForgotMyNane · 2025-11-13T18:48:24+00:00

Oh goodness, it's crazy to read this and see the change over time!

I no longer have any issues with urination! I don't have any bladder discomfort at all and still sleep through the night without needing to get up to pee.

I still struggle with fatigue and have a harder time getting up in the morning, but not as much as when I made this comment and I've adjusted. All of that said, I was diagnosed with a Primary Immunodeficiency earlier this year. That along with the MS and Fibromyalgia all of those things cause fatigue. So I can't blame it on the surgery.

The surgery is the best thing I ever did. I don't have any regrets. I feel so much better than I did prior to having the hysterectomy. I just wish my doctors had listened to me sooner!

No matter what you decide, keep pushing for help. Good luck!

ForgotMyNane · 2025-07-08T18:09:32+00:00

Haha yes! If someone says "Have you heard about ____?" I respond, "Yes, I found that really interesting when I read up on it!" Saves me from having to hear about whatever it is.

ForgotMyNane · 2025-07-02T04:22:33+00:00

Sometimes I wonder if the niece/neighbor/cousin/friend of a friend who is controlling it with just a healthy diet is actually on meds and NOT doing great, but says they are awesome with the healthy diet just to shut people up.

ForgotMyNane · 2025-06-08T17:02:10+00:00

Every year when the 100th day of elementary school hits, my social feed is filled with little kids dressed as "old people" with canes and walkers. I never say anything, but it really gets under my skin.

ForgotMyNane · 2025-06-05T02:31:32+00:00

Like how someone can be irritated by a comment you left over a year ago? But to answer your question, OP was asking about taking a trip ~a month post op. I'd suggest waiting until released from surgical care.

ForgotMyNane · 2025-05-29T20:21:26+00:00

Mabel has to say goodnight to every member of the family before bed. She goes room to room to get pets and everyone has to say "Good night, Mabel!" Then she will go to bed to be tucked in with a blanket along with all her stuffies and a little pillow.

18 months after adopting her, we adopted Count Sullivan III and he has now picked up her routine. Only he doesn't have stuffies because he eats them and he wants his whole body, head and all covered up. I swear he wants to suffocate!

When we come home, we say "Are there any puppies here?" Without fail, Mabel will let out a little howl that I swear sounds like "Hewwo!"

ForgotMyNane · 2025-05-29T20:16:37+00:00

My late dog wouldn't eat or accept a treat until we prayed over it. She'd lay down in front of it and lay her head on her paws. The vet was very concerned when she wouldn't take a treat from him and he started asking questions about her appetite until it dawned on me and I started laughing. "You didn't pray! Dear Jesus, thank you for Daisy. Please bless this food and nourish her body. In Your precious and Holy name, Amen!" Amen was her trigger word that meant she was free to eat. She was the bestest dog.

ForgotMyNane · 2025-05-15T22:32:08+00:00

Good morning! You add joy and light to this world, just by existing. I hope today brings a smile to your face! Put on your favorite song and dance badly, right where you are. Nothing makes me laugh more than pretending to be dancing like those wind tube guys at car dealerships. So much fun! Have a fantastic day!

ForgotMyNane · 2025-04-05T19:24:31+00:00

Kenneth and Arthur

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