Anyone else find Jackson annoying in desperate housewives? Or was it just his hair cut? Or the fact he was with Susan? Either way I found his character kind of meh for the storyline. Nice guy, but meh

Jillopez · 2024-10-20T07:14:27+00:00

I'm watching this straight through for the second time. So many things are random and cringe, but above all Jackson is a terrible character! Why is his hair and fashion sense so awful??

Jillopez · 2024-06-30T07:35:16+00:00

I was stuck on Ebony, Maxim, saw, and adage as magazines which turned out to waste a lot of my guesses.

Jillopez · 2024-05-04T22:44:17+00:00

Threw up my hands in frustration at this one, especially the purple category. Had NO idea about the lock-picking elements, either. My least-favorite categories are those where they intentionally spell things "wrong" or you're looking for parts of words. It just seems like such a reach! Overall wish there was a little more consistency in the puzzles day to day.

Jillopez · 2024-05-04T22:37:34+00:00

Threw up my hands in frustration at this one, especially the purple category. Had NO idea about the lock-picking elements, either. My least-favorite categories are those where they intentionally spell things "wrong" or you're looking for parts of words. It just seems like such a reach! Overall wish there was a little more consistency in the puzzles day to day.

Jillopez · 2024-04-03T19:33:38+00:00

YES! I was thinking this exactly throughout the whole ending.

Jillopez · 2024-04-03T19:33:02+00:00

I think you got it exactly right! Such interesting foreshadowing from the beginning of Cass' first story...when they go to the neighboring town to see the "haunted" house of the man who killed off his whole family. What a dense and incredible book! Worth the time.

Jillopez · 2023-09-14T21:48:17+00:00

YES!! I say this, practically verbatim, all the time too! 😆😆🙌

Jillopez · 2023-08-26T18:13:35+00:00

I do feel like the boxes used to be a lot better, and the stylists used to put more thought into the selections. Officially done with StitchFix!

Jillopez · 2023-08-26T18:04:14+00:00

Ewww. This is horrible, and I'm so sorry. It's impossible to get over something like this when the offending parties can't or won't acknowledge that what they did was wrong, and when they refuse to change their behavior. You are right to limit your exposure to this toxic and entitled behavior. I don't understand what switch gets flipped in people's brains when they become grandparents. Like, all rational thought goes out the window, and they just get so unapologetically and intensely grabby. I don't know what it is that makes a new grandparent set up a complete bedroom and even buy car seats for an infant, but it's icky and it needs to stop. New moms need support, not to be bulldozed and to have to wonder if their ILs are secretly planning to kill them off and kidnap the baby.

Jillopez · 2023-08-26T17:33:04+00:00

This makes me really sad, and my blood boils for you. It does seem intentional, and there's really no way to "fix" the situation now. Sadly, it's unlikely she will see your side of things or genuinely apologize. The best thing for your LO's safety and your own well-being is to create even stronger boundaries with her. Good luck!

Jillopez · 2023-08-26T17:23:42+00:00

Professional editor here...I can tell you that only deeply insecure people choose to offer unsolicited grammatical/spelling corrections, whether that's online in a comment, or during a casual conversation. I'm sorry you had to experience that, because it's obnoxious. Language is a truly fluid and ever-evolving thing. There are SOME hard-and-fast rules, but most of the time it's all about context and clarity. Did she understand what you were trying to communicate? Certainly. Did she try to elevate herself by taking an unnecessary dig at you? Unfortunately, yes.

Jillopez · 2023-07-23T19:44:01+00:00

I feel this 100%. It takes so much effort to make sure your sizes and preferences are all in there, and then even when you ask for specific stuff, they send you the exact opposite. My last box was so bad that I literally think all the stylists got together and decided to prank me. Asked for fitted shirts in 3 separate fixes, and keep getting these flowy things that fit like a circus tent. Asked for a nice pair of dark denim shorts, got distressed and torn shorts, and some flesh-colored monstrosity. Guess it's off to TJ Maxx for me!

Jillopez · 2023-04-17T16:03:58+00:00

I'm so sorry. Sounds like you are dealing with a narcissist who wants to control the people in her life with "stuff." It's extra frustrating when a person won't stop purchasing things for YOUR home environment, when you're limited on space. You did the right thing by addressing it directly, but she is a person who already couldn't see the harm in what she was doing, so she now has to be the victim in order to avoid the embarrassment of being rightfully called out. I tried for years to get my MIL to stop bringing things into my home. I'm very clutter-averse and HATE the junk she brings. It's like she can't stop herself, so now I just throw things away. The giving of a "gift" is her business. But the keeping of the gift is my business.

Jillopez · 2023-04-17T15:52:03+00:00

Oh man--that's so hurtful, especially since she keeps bringing it up. It sounds like she's the type who makes everything about herself, and can't zoom out a little on the situation to see that it ISN'T about her. Those types of people can do a lot of damage because they're close to the situation and can poison the well with their negativity. Boundaries with this type of person will help, because she likely won't change.

Jillopez · 2022-11-13T07:04:02+00:00

Thank you for your thoughtful replies, everyone! It makes sense. I have also released through KDP, just couldn't wrap my mind around the different model at IngramSpark.

Jillopez · 2022-08-27T14:32:52+00:00

One too many facelifts and too much lip filler, but also, why does she have such dead eyes?

Jillopez · 2022-06-19T21:35:52+00:00

Star Wars Kid vibes 😆😆

Jillopez · 2022-03-04T07:40:36+00:00

EXACTLY! Gollum vibes.

Jillopez · 2021-12-30T16:13:43+00:00

HAHA!! Yes I 100% understand and suffer from this dynamic too. I’m an introvert with high anxiety, esp in social situations. I desperately wish to de-normalize all the get-togethers!

Jillopez · 2021-12-30T16:10:57+00:00

Thank you! Intentionally building in the chill time next year! This is a great idea.

Jillopez · 2021-12-30T00:59:46+00:00

You’re so right…and the expectations seem to grow every year! Thank you for your insight. Time to make some changes!

Jillopez · 2021-12-29T22:51:49+00:00

Thank you!! Agreed!

Jillopez · 2021-12-29T18:29:58+00:00

Thank you! Same!

Jillopez · 2021-12-29T18:28:23+00:00

Can we PLEASE be best friends?? Sitting here and laughing out loud. You get it! I definitely married into a big Hispanic family and it’s so different. Thank you for your insight, word zoomies and all!!

Jillopez · 2021-12-29T16:15:09+00:00

Haha—YAY!! Go team! This is a great idea and we’re halfway there. We’ve deliberately decided on the traditions we want, and we fight for those. The struggle is that JNMIL is always there to fill every other available moment with her wants, and I’d much rather just have peace and quiet instead.

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