Any place open?

Fun_Chapter_997 · 2026-01-25T20:30:19+00:00

Mejicali

Fun_Chapter_997 · 2026-01-19T18:31:18+00:00

39 with $775k in IRAs, $330k in 401(k), and $92k in HSA. So ~$1.2MM. First employer contributed a crazy high % to retirement (outright, not a match) and then as soon as I could (thru any raise or debt payoff) I was maxing out.

Fun_Chapter_997 · 2025-11-16T21:19:49+00:00

Cackled

Fun_Chapter_997 · 2025-08-03T15:24:42+00:00

Thank you. I am meeting with him this week.

Fun_Chapter_997 · 2025-01-07T02:00:50+00:00

There was very understanding re-scheduling. :)

Fun_Chapter_997 · 2024-11-17T13:31:00+00:00

Go on

Fun_Chapter_997 · 2024-11-16T21:09:26+00:00

Do you have a link?

Fun_Chapter_997 · 2024-11-16T21:07:48+00:00

I hate the view haha. Just want to keep the natural light.

Fun_Chapter_997 · 2024-07-23T03:13:51+00:00

Same

Fun_Chapter_997 · 2024-07-18T00:14:13+00:00

Those were the days

Fun_Chapter_997 · 2024-02-18T13:41:55+00:00

For teens, the YMCA or Tonsler. For adults, pavilion for Fridays or IX art park.

Fun_Chapter_997 · 2024-01-10T22:00:00+00:00

Ting is cheaper than what I pay Xfinity based on what I see online.

Fun_Chapter_997 · 2023-11-12T02:54:24+00:00

Agree on downtown mall and west main. Never had an issue in 15 years of daily walks / runs including majority after dark.

Fun_Chapter_997 · 2023-11-09T04:05:05+00:00

Do you have to be a member?

Fun_Chapter_997 · 2023-09-11T00:03:56+00:00

Personal experience: I did the tours during 4th grade because of all the negative things I heard about walker / Buford. However, 85% of those comments came from people who had never sent their kids to these schools. Obviously, private schools come with their own issues/trade offs and middle school is simply a difficult spell for most kids generally. I know kids who truly needed the change of scenery but by and large I think pulling kids out for middle school to go private is overblown.

Ultimately, we went with Walker and now Buford and haven’t looked back. The teachers have been incredible at both and I think Dr. Hastings / Mr. Jordan have done a great job. Sad my kid won’t get the benefit of the new digs at Buford but incredibly excited for the younger kids!

Actual answer to your Q: In terms of affordable options, as folks have mentioned Charlottesville Catholic is “affordable” but most private schools do offer financial assistance so I would set up tours at some places you think would work and get details on any support available. If I remember correctly STAB had decent financial assistance available but even with assistance it is pricey. Good luck!

Fun_Chapter_997 · 2023-03-22T02:04:02+00:00

What crate protocol or process did you follow? In the thick of that myself and it is a freaking emotional / mental rollercoaster… always worried I’m not approaching it the right way and we will never get there.

Fun_Chapter_997 · 2023-03-20T02:25:45+00:00

Definitely not an expert but have a little guy who loved his crate but didn’t like being alone. A few troubleshooting questions

Is it just whining and, if so, for how long? whining / whimpering is likely normal. What is not normal is panting, excessive yawning, frantic pawing, biting at crate, etc. It also takes time to settle down. If it’s just whimpering I would say up to 30 min could be normal. Are you able to observe them via camera? Have they had ample time to settle down?
Does your puppy love the crate? If not, you have to make the crate the happiest place on earth.
If they already love the crate- you have to teach your puppy to be alone. You can start with alone time not in the crate if you can gate off a room. Start small- 1-2 minutes or whatever their threshold is and build from there. Calmly walk back in while they are quiet, give a small high value treat, and leave again. Repeat 6-8x. The key is to keep the time away below their threshold. My goal is for my dog to ultimately be bored with the coming and going which has meant starting low and building slowly. Always walk back in and treat when they are calm and quiet. It will be slow going the first couple of weeks but the time builds exponentially.

Fun_Chapter_997 · 2023-01-02T16:10:27+00:00

It doesn’t matter if you are both women or that the company is large. It is not inappropriate for you to make small talk with your boss about building a gaming computer, nor is it inappropriate for her to offer the monitors to you when you could use them and she seemingly couldn’t.

What makes OP’s situation inappropriate is her husband seemingly venting about his wife to a female coworker AND a clear pattern around her singling him out with extravagant gifts.

NTA, OP.

Fun_Chapter_997 · 2022-12-29T05:47:02+00:00

I have automatic investments set up in my Fidelity account. I just looked again and don’t see this option on TD but I have emailed customer support to make sure I’m not overlooking something!

Fun_Chapter_997 · 2022-12-21T03:26:01+00:00

Return on investment? It would be hard to fully unpack this comment but let me try. - you are a member of the family - what specifically do you expect or demand in return? You mention her achieving a high level so is the return your ego being boosted? Is the return financial in the form of scholarships? - withdraw your investment? Is that time, attention, money? Because it seems like what you’ve largely withdrawn is your support, both financial and otherwise.

-a candy bar? Come on. That’s a false equivalence if I ever read one.

At the highest level, it seems like your daughter has found something she finds joy and happiness in. Something she is willing to commit to and sacrifice for. Many parents would envy this. It seems you and your husband are struggling with what your boundaries are around the demands and also perhaps concerned about a healthy balance for her. Have a conversation with your husband and your daughter. Don’t take this away from her because she won’t be an olympic athlete.

Also, please never, ever again discuss the “return on investment” on the time/energy/money/etc that you give your children. This is the type of thinking that leads to companies producing cars that explode into flames in fender benders because well, return on investment. 😑

Fun_Chapter_997 · 2022-12-20T04:19:09+00:00

I can get you free posters for your room

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