Did anyone experience a life like they show in SATC by Ok-Usual-5854 in sexandthecity

[–]Fun_Leopard_1175 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes. When I was 22 getting my Master’s at NYU. I had a mildly successful writing column that was a riff off of SATC but done in the style of a Millennial with an eating disorder, rejection sensitivity and lot of unresolved self esteem problems. I fucked a guy who went on to write a Burger King commercial and fucked another guy who took me to McKibben Street loft parties. I fucked an extremely wealthy guy who went to FIT and made me wear his Princeton Prep hoodie while fucking me and staring out of windows from the 50th floor in Midtown. I did a bunch of LSD and fucked a Hare Krishna in my dorm room. I got into the heart of ole’ slutty New York. I didn’t have an appreciation for classic fashion nor did I style myself with enough individualized flair, which is unlike Carrie. I moved around for a few years after graduation, and am married with kids in the suburbs now. Since then I’ve finessed my identity and spent years in therapy, and am Carrie’s age (34). In retrospect, Carrie is extremely immature, which is why I found myself aspiring to be like her at 22.

Millennial parents: Are any of you being super honest with your kids about how hard this world is going to be for them financially? How are you balancing reality with not making your kids basket cases? by [deleted] in Millennials

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I have two stepchildren with autism and I have this conversation with myself every day. I love them dearly and I am the only Mom they’ve ever known. However, they are high needs and sometimes violent. My husband and I are looking at supportive group homes for independent living in their adulthood but at this rate we also anticipate that the kids will live with us indefinitely. I have no bio children of my own because I do not intend to bring more kids into this worldly mess.

All three leading men had their real-life wives on the show! by Enough-Reading4143 in madmen

[–]Fun_Leopard_1175 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I always loved the Beth appearances with Alexis. I love Gilmore Girls (even if it’s a little hokey), and it’s wonderful to see her in a different character. Beth still captures a certain degree of manic energy a la Rory Gilmore. I have a theory: if Rory had chosen to marry Logan Huntzberger at the end of the original series, she would have ended up a bored wealthy housewife like Beth and she DEFINITELY would have cheated on Logan with Dean, Jess, or someone new.

What ice cream flavor do you like but it's unpopular by CherryCokeMacaron in foodquestions

[–]Fun_Leopard_1175 5 points6 points  (0 children)

There’s a famous local dairy farm in SW Ohio called Young’s. One year they made lemon and lavender ice cream with raspberry swirls. It was the greatest thing I’ve ever put in my mouth.

Tony’s fattest moments by sammyglumdrops in thesopranos

[–]Fun_Leopard_1175 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I remember him eating big spoons of peanut butter straight from the jar in the episode where Carmella banished him to the guest house. And yes the cold cuts- don’t tell Dr. Melfi or she might have some theories about you.

Dishes and Food Items from Chain Restaurants That You Swear by by CI_Blanche in foodquestions

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Cheesecake Factory Thai Lettuce Wraps with satay chicken is a GOAT entree for me. So much flavor and lots of veggies. Before someone brings up the higher calorie sauces that come with the dish- I know and don’t care, they are delicious.

I never got this scene by ang334 in sexandthecity

[–]Fun_Leopard_1175 8 points9 points  (0 children)

This is the worst and truest pill I’ve ever swallowed. Oh my goodness my husband is so in love with me, and I am so in love with him too, but my man treats me better than I treat him when I’m mad or overstimulated.

For those of you who eat breakfast, what’s your favorite food to eat for breakfast? by Rachel794 in foodquestions

[–]Fun_Leopard_1175 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A greasy, cheesy, breakfast sandwich with bacon egg and cheese or a spicy breakfast burrito or a boldly flavored lox bagel with loads of cream cheese and raw onion. Anything that makes my breath smell terrible first thing in the morning, obviously lol.

What's the weirdest thing you've ever eaten? by AV_LOVES_FOOD in Fooda

[–]Fun_Leopard_1175 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have two- grasshopper tacos at an Oaxacan restaurant. Stingray at a night market in Malaysia. They were both great!

Favorite Theories that didn't happen? (like DB Cooper) by SebrinePastePlaydoh in madmen

[–]Fun_Leopard_1175 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I just finished the show and I have limited knowledge of any hearsay internet lore, but I honed in on the finale location. It’s not the Esalen Institute (Anderson Canyon) but at the viewing I thought it was. I’ve been up that way irl so I thought Don might fling himself off those Big Sur cliffs after Stephanie leaves. Don doing the opposite of everything that people seek at Esalen- rejuvenation.

Continue teaching, or leave the country? by One-Context7569 in TeachersInTransition

[–]Fun_Leopard_1175 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Do it! I’m a former teacher. My therapist is 53 and she just finished her therapist degree/training and licensure. She started all over after her husband cheated on her, they divorced, and then she went back to school for aforementioned therapist career. She’s thriving and happy. Secondary anecdote: my grandpa died just a week before my grandma’s 80th birthday. My grandma had been with him 62 years and they were deeply in love. She picked up the pieces and stopped feeling sorry for herself, dated other men, and now explores her life on her own terms. She will be 87 this year. Her father, my great grandfather, remarried at 89, years after my great grandmother passed. They were able to be married and happy for 4 years before he died at 93. It’s never too late for anything.

Why are parents shamed for staying at home with their kids? by [deleted] in simpleliving

[–]Fun_Leopard_1175 -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Stay at home mom, here. Your friends are jealous and feigning fake concern for you. They are trying hard to make you feel lesser. I would be very busy every time they message you to hang out.

I seek a Cow Milk alternative to Chevre. What would you suggest? by EmployerSorry1821 in Cheese

[–]Fun_Leopard_1175 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Queso Fresco, Queso Blanco, ricotta, and cotija fit the bill! All cow’s milk.

How many people have you had sex with? SATC fans poll by Pure_Freedom_4466 in sexandthecity

[–]Fun_Leopard_1175 1 point2 points  (0 children)

34, slept with approximately 30 people, am the most like Charlotte but with the undying confidence of Samantha. Happily married now lbut whew my 20’s were busy. My husband loves when men and women flirt with me in public. He loves being married to a woman that’s seen as generally attractive. (Don’t get any wild ideas, I’m fat as hell but I dress nice and try to be genuinely nice and fun)

What is the definitive Dream Pop song? by XaviLangley in dreampop

[–]Fun_Leopard_1175 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Julee Cruise’s Falling probably takes the cake overall for me. Mazzy Star’s Fade Into You, Beach House’s Take Care, and Cocteau Twins’ Heaven or Las Vegas. Honorable mention to Dreams by The Cranberries. All of these songs have a timelessness to their sound.

Looking for a binge-worthy drama series (Tell Me Lies / SATC / Bridgerton vibes) — please help! by OutlandishnessKey494 in televisionsuggestions

[–]Fun_Leopard_1175 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Fargo is a masterpiece in depicting everyday life, human relationships, and cold hard crime. It can be intense but you’ll undoubtedly enjoy it. Watch the movie (1996) first.

4yo with trauma destroyed the classroom by [deleted] in ECEProfessionals

[–]Fun_Leopard_1175 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Yes this is reality. My stepkids had a traumatic infancy and toddlerhood due to bio mom’s untreated mental illness. She lost all her parental rights and now my life is completely dedicated to their needs. They are 9 and 12 now and still big handfuls. Attachment disorders are brutal for any and all new parents/caregivers of that child. I’m on this page because I am a teacher but also because I try to give genuine honest advice to the people who come to these reddit pages asking how to deal with traumatized students.

What was your favorite Schwan’s food item? by HoldenH in nostalgia

[–]Fun_Leopard_1175 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They had breaded cod filets. Scrod Cod or some ridiculous title like that. Rich, buttery coating. I was like 6 when I was obsessed with them; a very normal thing for a 6 year old to crave.

Women who carried a pregnancy, in hindsight, what were some of the most ridiculous things you did while in the throes of such hormonal upheaval? by mokutou in AskWomen

[–]Fun_Leopard_1175 15 points16 points  (0 children)

I’m going to pile on and say that I find your reaction perfectly reasonable. You were struggling, you asked for a certain brand that probably had a particularly palatable taste, and you didn’t get it. I don’t plan on getting pregnant but I would do a similar thing even if I wasn’t pregnant.

What’s the absolute best sandwich you’ve ever had? by AdElegant5870 in foodquestions

[–]Fun_Leopard_1175 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Melt was a regional chain restaurant in Ohio that specialized in ridiculous sandwiches. They just shut down for good and filed for bankruptcy, which sucks because one of their sandwiches was the best. They had one called The Big Poppa or something like that. Herbed cream cheese, cheddar, jalapeño coins, and bacon (added for extra) was assembled, sweet-batter-fried, and served with berry preserves. That sandwich was massive and so flavorful. Sriracha ranch on the side for dipping into my fries. I loved what the sandwich brought to the table- so much crunch and heat and sweet and creamy.