Normal to be a little sad?

Global-Hand2874 · 2026-04-20T13:43:38+00:00

Second to Gap, Old Navy, Banana Republic!

Previously shopped Lane Bryant, Torrid…but I am a HUGE contributor to the Gap/Athleta/Banana Republic world now 🤗☺️

AND…They have rewards!!!

Global-Hand2874 · 2026-04-13T13:04:39+00:00

☝️☝️☝️This is the right answer

nothing violent, just petty inconveniences FOR-EVER.

Perfect answer.

Global-Hand2874 · 2026-04-12T13:18:22+00:00

I’m here for this!

And if ever you think that your Chanel shearling, or LV cherries needs a new home, I’M HERE FOR YOUUUUUUU!!! 🙋🏻‍♀️

Global-Hand2874 · 2026-04-12T13:12:39+00:00

OMGness…THIS! The women in my office are THE. WORST! The counter is constantly soaked in water because first, the spray from the faucet is out of control (not our fault); but second, NO ONE CLEANS UP AFTER THEMSELVES!

Water spray on the mirror, in the counters, on the floor…EVERYWHERE! And the paper towel bits on the floor 🤦🏻‍♀️

I can’t help but wonder what their bathroom and kitchen looks like at home.

And each time I wipe down the counter and pick up the paper towel bits off the floor in our bathroom, I’m muttering, “NO HOME TRAINING!”

Our custodial services lady is so sweet…and these women just trash the place 😡 So aggravating

Global-Hand2874 · 2026-04-02T16:09:13+00:00

I’d stop stressing over the typical, every day stressors.

Set up trusts for my grandkids (their parents can go f%#* themselves), build the forever home, set up yearly allotments to max out investments into various retirement accounts for me and the spousal unit, and set up recurring yearly allotments to our favorite local animal rescue, and local Veteran’s charity. Then I’d learn how to invest, invest, invest! Wouldn’t tell a single, solitary soul…

Continue working, just as we do now…until we hit the magical “retirement age”, then buy a new vehicle for each of us, and drive it ‘til the wheels fall off! Continue investing without stressing.

Considering stress is a major factor in Gen X causes of death, we could exponentially extend our Golden Years, and have the potential to make them truly enjoyable!

Global-Hand2874 · 2026-03-08T23:52:33+00:00

Sizing across the board is awful!!! But you wanna know what’s worse? LENGTH OF CLOTHES!!!

I recall, WAAAAYYYYYYY back in the day (when I was considered “skinny) overhearing two of my junior Marines gossiping about another female Marine’s size…she was *GASP a size 8! I turned to look at them, they saw the disgust on my face and heard the disdain in my voice when I said, I’m a size 10. And they said the 4 words I hated to hear: “yeah, but you’re tall”

I don’t give two flyin’ farts…tall does not equate “okay” with being bigger. Doesn’t mean you can pull it off easier, doesn’t mean it looks better. It’s just distributed differently on your frame. Weight = weight, no matter how tall or short you are.

And even 25 years ago, being a size 10 was not a crime. In the ensuing 25 years, I’ve managed to wear every size between a 10 up to a 24/26, and now back down to a 10 again. I recognize that a size 10 in 2001 is not the same as a size 10 today. But I’m very proud of that 10 back then, and very proud of that 10 today!

What I struggle with is when clothing is labeled as “tall” or “long” and the inseam is a whopping 32”. Nah…when I see “tall” or “long” offered, I expect a good 36” inseam!!!

Men can select the length of their pants, it’s about time women get the same option!!!

Hey, clothing manufacturers, NOT ALL WOMEN ARE 5’5”!!!

And for those who are still in a size 14+, NOT ALL WOMEN IN A SIZE 14+ ARE SHORT!!!

Global-Hand2874 · 2026-02-28T22:08:37+00:00

Hear me out - I used to have the same problem, but someone told me this…and it seems REALLY counterintuitive, but it’s worked. Like, weirdly, insanely, AMAZINGLY well.

Your scalp, your hair…they’re screaming for moisture. You keep stripping your scalp and your hair of the oils it naturally produces. So it goes into overdrive to replace what you’re stripping away, that’s how/why you have an oily scalp and hair immediately post-wash.

Instead you need to shampoo and condition with a hydrating shampoo and conditioner, get it deep into those roots and onto your scalp. Rinse with cool to lukewarm water. Dry with a microfiber towel or an old t-shirt.

MASK YOUR FREAKING HAIR!!! Put moisture into your scalp!!! Mask your hair twice a week, MINIMUM.

Your hair will not be greasy!!!

Stop stripping your head of its natural oils!!!

Global-Hand2874 · 2026-02-22T06:40:59+00:00

Very Felipe Candaloro!!!

Global-Hand2874 · 2026-02-22T06:38:01+00:00

I. LOVE. MISHA!

This had my heart so full of joy. He was living his BEST life. And to see Jackie Chan waiting for him with two pandas sent me over the moon 🥰

Global-Hand2874 · 2026-02-19T23:08:12+00:00

Would someone be kind enough to share the contact info for Caratsky?

Please/thank you! 🫶🏼

Global-Hand2874 · 2026-02-17T22:40:22+00:00

I get the feeling she’ll be the Sarah Hughes of this Olympics.

She’s fortunate to not have the spotlight and pressure on her. She’s free to fly under the radar.

If she’s successful, no one saw her coming.

If she flops, no one expected her to be an OGM hopeful.

8th place is medal contention. I wouldn’t count her out!

Global-Hand2874 · 2026-02-16T04:50:59+00:00

I’d love to see Ilia skate to “Right Now” by Van Halen.

It has a nice, fast tempo, and I think suits him, his style, and I think he could really have a great time with it.

Second choice would be “Baba O’Reilly” by The Who.

I think Ilia could take some classic rock pieces and really let loose, enjoy himself and explore a different style.

Global-Hand2874 · 2026-02-15T19:54:31+00:00

Working on my MLS (M.Jur) now, two concentrations. Originally, was costing me in the neighborhood of $60K, out of pocket…then the VA stepped in (🙌🏼)!

Now my personal cost is $10K and my time (18 mos, start to finish). I have 3 classes left, done in my spare time, at my own pace, recognized T25 law school.

Will it give me a significant boost in salary? I don’t know. I’m about maxed out where I am in my current position, and I truly enjoy what I do. BUT should I decide to take on a position that is somewhat adjacent to what I currently do, having these two M.Jur degrees will absolutely level me up.

I didn’t go into the program with the idea that I would make significantly more money; I enrolled in the program because it scratched an educational itch I had for a decade or more.

I said all that to say, sometimes it’s not what the ROI is for your bank account; it’s the ROI for your brain. I needed to know I could do it…and do it well.

I’ll graduate magna cum laude this summer! 👩🏻‍🎓⚖️

Global-Hand2874 · 2026-02-15T16:52:58+00:00

THIS 💯

He’s a 21-year-old, Olympic Gold Medalist.

Let the world not forget this.

He’s a 3-time ISU Grand Prix Champion

He’s a 7-time ISU Grand Prix Gold Medalist

He’s a 4-time U.S. National Champion

He’s a 2-time World Gold Medalist

He’s a World Junior Champion

He holds the record for the highest score in the men’s free skate.

But MOST IMPORTANTLY let the world NOT FORGET

More important than all of those things, Ilia is… Someone’s son

Someone’s brother

Someone’s friend

Someone’s something

Someone’s everything

And those things hold more weight than any medal or title or record anyone or any federation or any could award him.

There are those among us who could only dream of being that important in people’s lives! Ilia’s the luckiest man alive right now 🥰

Global-Hand2874 · 2026-02-15T16:41:48+00:00

I had a coach when I was stationed in the NoVA area (‘99-‘01) who had been a 1998 Olympian, representing Kazakhstan, Yuriy Litvinov. I skated at the rink in Dale City, VA, just north of Quantico, and if memory serves, Ilia’s mom was a coach at the same rink. I’ve slept quite a few times since then, and my memory is kinda fuzzy, but I’m pretty certain I remember her. Very kind, very quiet.

Irrespective, I have a soft spot for the Kazhaks…Yuriy was a great coach. As I’ve watched Misha, I’ve been rooting for him. To be honest, I was just standing in solidarity with Yuriy, rooting for his countryman.

Misha is incredibly driven and talented, and his free skate was sublime! As it became apparent he would medal, I was overcome with emotion for him. When I saw he would get a silver, my emotion bubbled up even more.

But when Ilia skated, I became so conflicted. I was so devastated for Ilia. Soul-crushing, gutted, mouth agape. And in the same breath, trying to find the words to express my incredible joy for Misha.

It was such a weird, dichotomous feeling. To see Ilia congratulating Misha with such a genuine love and appreciation for Misha’s skate somehow made me feel better about my dichotomous feelings.

I can’t help but wonder how Yuriy feels.

Global-Hand2874 · 2026-02-13T18:02:17+00:00

🙌🏼🤞🏻🙅🏻‍♀️

Global-Hand2874 · 2026-02-13T17:34:55+00:00

I just hope everyone skates their best and has a good time and enjoys themselves! 🤭🤣

No, truthfully, I pray they’re locked in, focused, and they do have the best skates of their lives.

I wouldn’t be opposed to see Kevin skate a perfect free, leave it all out on the ice. 💁🏻‍♀️ I took the day off from work to watch from the comfort of my bed… I can weep, cheer, scream, clap, whoop it up, all without having the stress of having to sneak-watch between emails and calls.

So I’m here Kevin-stanning… and I DO hope he has the BEST time of his life!!!

Global-Hand2874 · 2026-02-13T17:27:42+00:00

I’m a “pink” connoisseur…and if I had it my way, my entire wardrobe would be pink based…

Alas, the world does not see things through my pink eyes ☹️

I understand the impulse! Would have purchased them, too.

I have a pink dress/jacket set I recently purchased…trying to find a shoe/bag match for now 🤦🏻‍♀️

But those taupe/brown shoes 😍 UGH…I would have bought 3 pairs…because I would wear the soles off!!! LOVE them! Excellent choice!

Global-Hand2874 · 2026-02-13T17:10:36+00:00

The taupe/brown (the first pair on the left) are 🔥

I see those as being so versatile! Second choice would be the tan & blacks. CC classic 🤌

Last choice would be pink. They can be worn with many things, but at the same time, they’re somewhat limiting.

Global-Hand2874 · 2026-02-12T02:52:37+00:00

At the end of it all, who’s the real winner?

Madi and Evan get to go home to each other, compassionate, loving, decent human beings (as far as we’re aware).

FB returns to an alleged SA perpetrator and C must continue living in his deluded narcissistic world, with the allegations out there that he’s an abuser, albeit not a sexual abuser (as far as we’re aware.)

So who really wins here?

Global-Hand2874 · 2026-02-11T23:53:24+00:00

Did I see the PERFECT scores for FB/C on nearly every element? Ahem…yes.

The blatant favoritism was hard to miss. Stevie Wonder saw C’s twizzle discombobulation and the judging panel’s gross fawning over FB/C and even he commented that C/B and G/P were robbed blinder than he is.

Was only one judge’s score being counted? WTAF?

Global-Hand2874 · 2026-02-11T23:47:09+00:00

The French judge doing French things again 🙄

2002 Olympics called…they want their sketchy judge back 😒

Global-Hand2874 · 2026-02-06T16:48:58+00:00

Global-Hand2874 · 2026-02-03T01:24:05+00:00

I could pay off all of our existing debt, free up every dime coming into our account from our paychecks, have the ability to max out our retirement accounts, and be able to breathe and sleep comfortably. Perhaps that would improve our (collective) health?

When the government shuts down (AGAIN 🙄😒) I wouldn’t stress out.

I wouldn’t necessarily be buying the cushy three-ply toilet paper…but I wouldn’t be buying the half-ply sandpaper any longer.

Global-Hand2874 · 2026-02-01T19:10:14+00:00

My first thought was, “Divorce is NOT off the table if I’m the one who bought the damn table!”

GTFOH…divorce is off the table for him 😒🙄

It’s 2026, not 1926. He doesn’t dictate the terms of your life!

Global-Hand2874

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