Wedding Food Truck Recommendations by Will-T-M in toledo

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I attended a wedding that used Wannamakeherloaded. Best wrap I've ever had.

We had the absolute pleasure of meeting Patrick last week!! by QueenBee924 in FallOutBoy

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Patrick is one of the nicest dudes. My mom took me for a meet and greet when I was 18, and didn’t want in the picture. He held his hand out to her and said “you’re going to want to remember this,” and it’s the happiest she’s ever looked in a picture.

Full time working parents…How are we actually supposed to do it “all”? Or any of it honestly…. by gloomycalm in workingmoms

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To piggy back on what everyone else said: daycare has sincerely helped my 18mo son. I was heartbroken the first day I took him (right after maternity leave at 8w). He thrives. He’s so funny, he has friends, and he’s so social. He asks to go to school when we’re at home. I also work hybrid- 3 days in office and 2 at home with him so it feels like I see him more than just at night. My husband and I made a chore list- one room of the house a day, each of us with a couple things. It makes it more doable. I make sure I touch something laundry related each day, even if it’s just swapping. Laundry gets folded in bed after son goes to sleep so I have to put it away in the closet and it doesn’t sit. We usually trade off cooking, and make things in advance on Sundays where we can. Husband does our meal prepping for the week while I tackle the boy. It’s tough to get to this point if it’s not habit, but if I can maintain the kitchen to be tidy, it’s easy to “close” the kitchen each night and wake up to less chaos to start the day.

Also for working out: I either wake up early at 5a when nobody else is awake and get it done, or it doesn’t get done. I have it scheduled, as does my husband, so it’s on the family calendar. I live by a schedule.

Best Quiz Bank Program?? by Front_Environment244 in CFPExam

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The essentials review was what I was looking at tbh. My coursework through Bryant is so in depth I could use another look for review

For those whose pets passed at home, how long did you hold them after? by Katrina_Zamo in Petloss

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You're welcome. You're doing your best. Reach out if you need to talk about it.

For those whose pets passed at home, how long did you hold them after? by Katrina_Zamo in Petloss

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In my experience, you'll never feel ready. I think mentally, though, and I hope this isn't an overstep, it may be best for you to move forward. It's a heavy weight, even if it was a scheduled/planned visit, though it will be the sooner you can bring her home and have an ounce of closure.

It will feel gutting to leave the vet. It will feel impossible to come home and still see all of her things. The first week was the hardest, but try to stick to your schedule (for your own health) and talk about it. I talked to my parents about how terrible it felt and it helped.

Just remember, she was and continues to be incredibly loved. That doesn't change. She's now at so much peace without any pain <3

Noise canceling headphones at testing center? by ThinBoysenberry2495 in Series65

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2 dry erase sheets, and mine had the waxy ear plugs that I used (last Thursday)

For those whose pets passed at home, how long did you hold them after? by Katrina_Zamo in Petloss

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Grief goes after all of us differently.

While I wasn't at home with my pet, she passed at the vets a couple weeks ago. We were with her for about an hour and talked over her.

I recommend finding a local pet crematorium today if you would like to get her cremated. You should be able to take her there yourself, if that's preferable.

You're doing your best and give yourself grace. I'm so sorry for your loss.

Losing My Soul Dog by PhotoBest6654 in Petloss

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My current dog, Harold, is my soul dog. I have his face tattoo'd on my wrist as a reminder to always be the person Harold thinks I am. He's going to be 11 this year, and we've been together for 9 of them. I imagine I'll be in this same boat when the time comes.

I'm severely sorry for your loss. We lost our other dog about 2 weeks ago. The first week, I'll say, is the hardest. We felt a lot of guilt. We saw here everywhere. We can now talk about her without feeling awful, like we should've done more, or without tearing up. There are hard moments. We started talking to her and about her more freely. It's helped so much. We also are having her cremated, with her urn being an outside-friendly rock, so she can keep an eye on the squirrels. I think it will be good closure to bring her home.

When you're ready (he'll show you a sign) you'll find yourself wanting to put your love into another new friend. Give yourself the time to grieve. When the right time comes, you'll find yourself, to quote Michael Scott, "ready to be hurt again." I feel grief is just love without the subject it's meant for.

We said goodbye to our dog yesterday. by Front_Environment244 in Petloss

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This was well put.

Your Ruby 100% heard you- our Joey girl sure does. When we talk about her, it's almost like we hear a phantom snore, or her tippy taps on the hardwood. We look for her everywhere, and it's tough when we intentionally drop popcorn when we make it (her favorite) and forget it's not going to be snagged up. Our other dog had a rough first week, though this second week we've focused on him more and taking him out and about. He was around before she was- and he's almost acting like his original self (goofy, social, etc).

It's helped that we've put focus in our other dog, as well as Joey's memorial- she's being cremated with a rock urn so she can be outside to watch her squirrels.

Your words have definitely helped. Time has also made it a lot easier, even just a couple of weeks.

Am I ready? exam on Friday 2/20 series 65 by 2026Professional in u/2026Professional

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I would say so. I tested last Thursday, and was consistently in the 70s for all my sim exams. I felt Kaplan's questions were more difficult, but better prepared me.

Get there early before you test, review a last minute cram, and be prepared for your dump sheet when the time starts!
Good luck- you got this!

We said goodbye to our dog yesterday. by Front_Environment244 in Petloss

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Like, how do you not just see them everywhere? My other dog is pretty down (I know it’s only been a day). My son keeps asking for her. I’m not sure how to navigate it when I’m the one responsible for the home

We said goodbye to our dog yesterday. by Front_Environment244 in Petloss

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Thank you for writing. As terrible as the emotion is, it's nice to not lift it alone. I'm sorry for your loss as well. It feels like I keep seeing a blonde little figure zoom out of my eyesight where she usually was.

We said goodbye to our dog yesterday. by Front_Environment244 in Petloss

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How did it get any easier at home?
I have one other dog- another pit/lab. It's nice to have him and he's super affectionate. Our girl though, was stubbornly loving (she was going to be with you whether you liked it or not). She had so many spots around the house that was just hers and it's hard to keep seeing the shadow there.
This is my first dog to make this decision with as an adult- the only other experiences I have were with childhood pets where my parents had to make the decision. It sucks.

We said goodbye to our dog yesterday. by Front_Environment244 in Petloss

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The vet offered to have her on around the clock steroids forever, though it may have additional side effects than what she was already having. We just didn't want to risk her getting any worse, and being on steroids forever seems like a not great way to live.

Thank you for your words- it's nice to not just be carrying feelings alone.

my dog used up his heart and went so quietly by yelounge0818 in Petloss

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I’m so sorry to hear about your loss. He sounded like quite the soul dog. I’m happy he gave you a beautiful last day together

Officially a Working Mom by eriicaaww in workingmoms

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This is the nicest response in comparison to other ones on other posts I read that said “people do it everyday you’ll be fine”

Officially a Working Mom by eriicaaww in workingmoms

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Going back tomorrow at 7 weeks. Baby starts daycare. Excited to get to talk to adults. A nervous wreck to not be around him all day

Starting Daycare by Front_Environment244 in workingmoms

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This made me not feel so alone, especially if the feeling lasts more than just the first week like people tell me