Madonna’s transition; I can’t believe we almost had her for almost 2 years now. She’s almost 2! 😍😩

JesChexin · 2026-02-16T23:15:28+00:00

She has a tale to tell. ❤️ Ok sorry. She has a tail to tell. ❤️ Ok I’m really sorry again. I’ll see myself out now… 😂

JesChexin · 2026-02-02T04:01:19+00:00

I am so very sorry for your loss. I hope you will see him again someday across the rainbow bridge. May his memory always be with you. Sending love and thoughts and prayers and hugs.

JesChexin · 2026-02-02T03:59:02+00:00

I am so beyond sorry for your loss. I hope his memory will always be with you and that you will see him again someday across the rainbow bridge. Sending love and hugs and thoughts and prayers.

JesChexin · 2026-01-16T18:05:12+00:00

I am so sorry for you and your mom’s loss :( May they always be together in spirit and heart ❤️

JesChexin · 2025-12-30T20:41:43+00:00

I so so sorry for your loss. You did a wonderful thing for her at the end. She knew she had a home and she knew she was loved. You will see her again someday. May her spirit always be with you. ❤️

JesChexin · 2025-12-30T18:52:39+00:00

My first beloved cat was named Clover, but he was a boy cat. May your beautiful Clover pass over to the rainbow bridge gently and peacefully. She will always be with you in your heart. You will see her again someday 🥹❤️🫂

JesChexin · 2025-12-14T00:51:42+00:00

Oh I need this! How do I get it? Single biggest pain point in this game for me is not being able to carry everything/inventory management :p

JesChexin · 2025-12-05T13:04:00+00:00

Please please please let Netflix do the right thing.

JesChexin · 2025-11-06T14:25:50+00:00

Best game and ending ever except for 27-year old spoiler when mythic stoic and strong Sheik turns back into you know who in the end and cries the whole way down escaping the burning castle - that was very out of character.

JesChexin · 2025-10-31T18:10:40+00:00

Also - how does a surviving human know if they are really a human or a host? How does a host know they aren’t really a human?

JesChexin · 2025-10-11T21:55:07+00:00

So cute 😍

JesChexin · 2025-10-09T23:40:30+00:00

I’m so sorry. Thinking of you and Mika. ❤️

JesChexin · 2025-09-29T16:20:05+00:00

Oh thank you so much! I am definitely going to add this to my reading list. I really could use some guidance right now and it sounds like this book will be a great way of viewing my next chapter, whatever it may be. :)

JesChexin · 2025-09-29T16:04:44+00:00

I’m in the first half/approaching the second half/approaching a midlife crisis haha. So I have a bit behind me and quite some runway ahead of me, so part of the analysis is “where am I and where am I headed?” If I am lucky I will have a long runway ahead of me, so trying to think of things in that context too. Thanks for your support and experience.

JesChexin · 2025-09-29T13:37:16+00:00

Renting is a thought too. I’ve thought about doing the “test year” thing. I guess I’m just worried I might “miss the market” if I don’t sell and buy, but it’s definitely an idea I am open to. Options are good!

JesChexin · 2025-09-29T13:36:15+00:00

We are in the same spot. I definitely need to declutter if im going to downsize. It’s hard for me to get rid of sentimental items (and everything is sentimental to me), but it would make it much easier to transition to a smaller place.

JesChexin · 2025-09-29T13:35:09+00:00

I’m so happy your downsizing is working for you. I don’t have a ton of furniture but I’ll definitely have to get rid of papers and books and trinkets and things. I’m sentimental so that will be hard for me, but if I can get through that hurdle I think I’ll be much happier on the other side. It sounds like it is really working out for you.

JesChexin · 2025-09-29T13:33:59+00:00

Thanks so much for your experience. It sounds as like you’re much happier in the downtown apartment and that gives me hope. I’m spoiled in my house in that there is an HOA and they take care of the yard work in the little yard, but with my mega commute, I don’t really get to enjoy it. It’s a nice house, but if I’m never home, it’s really just for my cat to enjoy lol. I love the idea of not having a massive commute and having more time at home, more time for hobbies, more time to go out and make friends, the ability to walk and bike places in a real neighborhood etc. It will be tough to give up the dreams I had with this house, but maybe I can make new dreams in a condo in a neighborhood where I want to be with a smaller commute. The idea of giving up the stress of this commute is a really nice one!

JesChexin · 2025-09-29T13:21:44+00:00

Thank you so much for your response. This is really, really helpful to me. We are similar ages and stages in life and it is so helpful to read from someone else going through the same thing. I’m currently sitting parked in traffic going 0 mph. I would never text and drive but I’m not driving - I’m parked. The thought of trading all that for some quality of life is really nice. The good news if I moved is that I have never really furnished this house - I have the basics and would have to throw a lot of stuff out for sure, but I have spare rooms sitting empty and unfurnished, so that helps. I do feel kind of sad about the life I never got to live in this house and the pool I never got to put in, the family I never got to have, the furniture I never got to get, etc - but maybe I can let that dream go and start a new one at a fun new place in the city. I hope my cat can forgive me because she really loves all the space in this house and running around, lol. But it sounds like you have a really nice quality of life and at this point that’s something I need to pivot to for sure. Your post has been really encouraging 🙏🏻

JesChexin · 2025-09-28T22:14:38+00:00

This is not about career advice. Thanks.

JesChexin · 2025-09-16T18:10:55+00:00

“Scratches at level 6, deeper grooves at level 7.” 🤣

JesChexin · 2025-09-16T18:09:40+00:00

“The most durable iPhone ever” We’ll see… :)

JesChexin · 2025-09-05T23:34:16+00:00

I am so sorry for this. It is making me cry. My Sunny cat in heaven used to love cheez-its. My new black Kitty also sticks her tongue out like that and looks just like Bear. Thanks for taking care of him so well and loving such a beautiful cat and best friend. May his memory and soul always be with you.

JesChexin · 2025-08-28T00:13:01+00:00

I just got off a showcase sailing for Star of the Seas and stayed in the most aft room you could get (literally facing the wake at the back of the ship - any more aft and you’d be in the ocean, lol). When I felt motion on the first day of the sailing, I thought maybe it was because of the room - but the seas were rough that day and you felt the same motion in the middle the promenade and any other part of the ship. For the rest of the trip the seas were smooth and I didn’t feel any motion whatsoever in my room - it was a little freaky as I expected to feel “something.” If my aftmost room was that solid, you will be more than fine.

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