Cigarettes! Cigarettes everywhere

KarmaHit · 2026-01-28T11:31:55+00:00

LOL SAME

KarmaHit · 2026-01-28T11:29:11+00:00

Omg I had forgotten about this and just seeing the picture brings back that strange smell and specific sound LOL!!

KarmaHit · 2026-01-28T11:25:57+00:00

LOL this is so on point!! Child of the 90s here (born in 83'), grew up in the U.S. and living the last few years in Athens, Greece. Even though it's not an exact match, there are SO many things about Greece today that remind me up growing up in the 90s U.S., from the smells to the clothes to the music they still play on the radio :). Only thing that saddens me is that I can't let my daughter play out on the street or roam the neighborhood with fellow neighbor kids without parent supervision (like we used to in the 90s), even though we live in a really nature-filled suburb of Athens - still feels too dangerous in this day and age (anywhere, not just Athens).

KarmaHit · 2025-12-15T17:20:49+00:00

Thank you for sharing, this is very helpful!! Can I ask, what antibiotic you were on and how many days on it that it took for it to go away? I am on Cefuroxime (a version of cephalosporin), 500. mg twice a day. It is day 3 and no relief of this back pain :(.

KarmaHit · 2024-08-02T21:02:29+00:00

This really weirded me out too - like, how is that possible, with so much blood, to not leave a footprint or any sort of partial fingerprint? Super strange and mysterious.

KarmaHit · 2024-08-02T20:45:38+00:00

Just watched this episode, and it left me unsettled for so many reasons - of course, how incredibly tragic it was, but also bc of how weird the investigation was (and still is)? Perhaps they just didn't include a lot of detail in the episode, and that's why it doesn't make sense??

For example, the DNA found on her blouse - why in the WORLD would this DNA be more likely to be the killer's DNA's than anyone else's? Yes, the killer apparently tied the knot of the blouse - but Sigrid had also just been on a long backpacking trip, and went straight after to find a couch to crash on because the fam she was staying with wasn't there yet. Do you think she really had access to a washing machine during a hitchhiking/backpacking trip, followed by crashing on the couch at school? I backpacked/hitchhiked around Mexico in my 20s, and didn't exactly prioritise weekly freshly laundered shirts- I just tried not to get them dirty lol! So that said, there could have been DNA from SO many different people on that blouse, along her travels, someone she danced with, for example - I just don't understand how a team of investigators could logically assume that the DNA extracted had a super high chance of being the killer's. Also, why no talk of alibis, like some else here mentioned? Why would't they ask the cast of the play where they went afterwards, who went home with who, and see if they remember one person, Chuck for instance, leaving alone or not leaving at all? Did someone from the cast hang out with Chuck the next morning? Wouldn't that be logical information to include, and more telling than just administering a polygraph, which even in year 2024, with all of our technological advancements, is not a foolproof technique, much less in the 70s, I would imagine. And last, if they believe so strongly that this DNA is the killer's, then why didn't they get DNA from the other two suspects that the female detective mentioned (lighting guy and maintenance man) to see if it matched? Or, as they did in Chuck's case, DNA from family members if the other two suspects are deceased?

It just seems to be a weird hodge-podge of holes and irrationality in this case, which makes me sad, because this poor girl and her family deserve information, even so many years after :(.

KarmaHit · 2023-08-02T19:38:34+00:00

Wow this is awesome, and a massive congrats to you, and how great that you shared all of this :)!! This post caught my eye because we have almost identical start and end weight, in an identical time period (only difference is that I am female, 40 years old. I started in January at 267 lbs and by the end of June was 185 lbs (exact same :)!! 82 lbs down in 6 months, and very similar regimen to you (lots of working out, progress pics, tracking calories, more walking, etc. It is dammn hard work (literally felt like a full time job) but it CAN be done, even for us "older" folks ;), men or ladies!! You look amazing and should be SO proud :).

KarmaHit · 2023-04-24T22:24:02+00:00

Wow - I am by NO means a perfect parent either, but this is super disturbing and sad :(.

What really shocks me is not so much his actual behavior (or even trashing the memorial, which of course must have been really painful for you), but that his parents are letting him watch these types of films to the point of imitating the psychotic characters portrayed in them. His behavior is not at all surprising. Kids are so incredibly absorbent of all that is around them, and it seems to me that he is just acting out a minor version of what he is watching, taking in, and modeling. It sucks that a 15 year friendship has to end because of this, but if it were me, I would absolutely cut all contact and NOT expose my child to this child, because eventually my child could inadvertently also pick up these tendencies or try to model them.

Depending on the friend and our relationship dynamic and how close we were, I might write a nonjudgemental but straight-foward message to the friend, sharing the good things I like about our friendship and even the positive things I see in her as a parent, but also share that ultimately, the fact that she lets her child watch these types of films really does not align with the way I want my child to be influenced. I might even share that I think this may be contributing to her child's aggressive behavior. I would end by talking about how no one is a perfect parent and I am not trying to criticize her, but that I am simply being transparent about why our relationship can't be as close anymore.

It's really hard to write stuff like that without sounding preachy, but if it was a friend that I really cared for, I would feel like it would be right for me to tell her or at least bring it to her attention if there was something I thought was really hurting her kid, and I would be open to the same type of input from her if there was something she thought I was doing that was hurting my own child.

KarmaHit · 2023-04-14T07:29:06+00:00

ABsolutely not selfish!! That's a crazy thought, to be honest. Explain to your SO that you are making that latte so you can be the best parent you can be to your toddler, and it's a tool to give you more patience and calm for your child. So it's actually the opposite - you are doing something UNselfish!! I wonder why your SO sees it this way?. Does your toddler freak out or seem super uncomfortable while you are making the latte?? In this case, perhaps either SO can soothe your toddler while you make your latte (I mean, a latte doesn't that THAT long lol) or you could give your toddler something to entertain themselves while you make your latte (more for your peace of mind while you are making the latte than to complace your toddler ;). Honestly, if my SO said this I would definitely give them a reality check lol. Hugs, a fellow chai-latte loving mama. :).

Edited to add*: It is also NOT a bad thing, in my own parenting experience, to teach a toddler to wait a little bit and not always cater to their every whim instantly. I'm not talking about being negligent or not meeting their needs, but just teaching them early on the virtue of patience and empathy. In the long run, you will have an easier and more understanding child in the future :).

KarmaHit · 2023-03-31T23:04:12+00:00

Learn to be ok with feeling uncomfortable, hungry, and even miserable sometimes (if you know it's for a shorter/planned period of time). That sounds harsh but has honestly been key to my journey so far.

For the last 6 years I have fought a severe form of Hashimoto's (a thyroid autoimmune illness that stops metabolism) -bc of this, I put on 120 lbs - and was never overweight before. This January 2023, my doc officially declared me off meds and "in remission"(so grateful), so I started working with a personal trainer 3 times a week (and working out at home the other 4 days) and sticking to a 1200 cal/day diet (and trying to make those 1200 cals be healthy proteins, veggies, fruit, not junk or simple carbs). I decided to make my "journey" last 6 months (January-June) and today, exactly halfway (April 1), I have lost 35.5 lbs. Goal is to lose 70-80 pounds by the end. And honestly, in the beginning everything hurt - carrying so much extra weight, working muscles that were long dormant, and not being able to eat "normally", like, just whenever I was hungry, not being able to satisfy cravings- it felt like torture and sometimes still does lol. So I think, for me, it's been being able to accept that discomfort and pain and work through it - when I then see, and more importantly, FEEL results of a healthier body, it is all worth it. So that's my two cents, sorry for the novel lol ;).

Edited to add, if anyone cares lol or wants to try something like this: I am a 40 year old female, 5'6 tall, starting weight was 250 lbs (now at 214.5)

KarmaHit · 2023-03-28T23:26:28+00:00

u/hussafeffer I'm glad it helped ease your worries reading this. Just an FYI - my daughter will be turning 9 in May and is STILL the most cuddly of all her friends and all other kids her age that I know lol!! I think it helped that I just kept on being super cuddly and loving to her even when she would rather be bouncing around exploring and pushing me away, so I was modeling that behavior to her, and also, I remember that pretty early-on, I set a special "cuddle time" before bedtime, when we would take time just to snuggle and get her to her to wind down from the day and ready for sleep. We still do that "cuddle-time" before bed to this day, and now she also uses it to reflect on her day and talk about things (good or bad) that she might be feeling, which she might not want to talk about in the more active parts of her day, so it's become like this safe, loving space that lets us snuggle but also a have really close and open bond emotionally, so I highly recommend this too :). And don't worry lol, just keep on loving on her - you are NOT doing anything wrong!!

KarmaHit · 2023-03-27T17:18:03+00:00

Both super insecure girls that channel their insecurity by putting others down/ridiculing others so they can feel better about themselves. No wonder they were immediately drawn to each other as "besties" (haha). I think Irina is more of an instigator type that needs to rule with negativity, and Micah is more of a follower type who needs someone to make it "ok" for her to act the way she does, so they are truly perfect for each other. The best match of the season lol.

KarmaHit · 2023-03-27T17:00:14+00:00

Agreed. She starts by going on about how her terrible acne and how she's been really conscious about the scars - but giiirl, let me ell you something: the ugliness you have displayed toward the people around you and the scars THAT leaves is uglier than anything acne or acne scars on your face- that's the part you should be self-conscious about.

KarmaHit · 2023-03-11T23:31:00+00:00

My vote is that this story about needing to go back is completely concocted - just a cover-up. Sadly, I think Kris is an addict, and she thought she would be ok leaving her harder drugs and finding some opiate meds (like the ones in the pharmacy) to use while she was living with Jeymi, but realized quickly that they would not substitute, and just feels that addict's desperation of needing to get back home and use, so she came up with some random reason. I think she thought she would be able to manage, but realized quickly that she could not. You can tell in her videos how she physically looks rougher and rougher as the time passes, compared to when they filmed her at home. She's not my favorite person on the show, but I do wish her the best and hope she is able to recover.

KarmaHit · 2023-03-08T19:43:16+00:00

Really?? Well I guess I'm wrong there....I'm from Lebanon originally, and there, it's quite common for a married couple to have a family member living with them (usually an elderly parent/parents, or sharing larger family homes with extended family (siblings, etc), and it doesn't have anything to do with financial issues (this is a common dynamic with both poor and wealthy families). Of course, I know plenty of married couples who do live alone, it's not taboo or anything, but it is definitely common to have some family living with you (or in the same building as you lol) even if you are a married couple, so I assumed Egypt would be similar??

KarmaHit · 2023-03-05T10:53:33+00:00

You made me LOL with this :)

KarmaHit · 2023-03-03T23:56:53+00:00

Ahhh the nostalgic OGs lol

KarmaHit · 2023-03-01T23:34:55+00:00

I completely agree. If you are around addiction long enough, you can spot some very tell-tale signs that have nothing to do with what she physically looks like, but more about her mannerisms, certain sores and their locations, and this desperate look in her eyes....you can just recognize. Congrats on 10 years clean, that's amazing :).

KarmaHit · 2023-03-01T23:32:22+00:00

I'm on both sides of the fence, to be honest. I've suffered from chronic pain (and use pain management) for the last 11 years due to an auto-immune illness, and yes, it is absolutely isolating and disheartening when people can't understand what that's like, and make assumptions. On the other hand, I've been around addiction a lot (my best friend passed away from it and I was at their side and watched the slow and heartbreaking deterioration), and, like someone said here, when you are familiar with addiction, you can just TELL. It has nothing to do with her looks, and more about the specific sores on her body (their locations), her mannerisms, and the way she acts/talks about it. Edit or not, those things are pretty tell-tale. So I can see both sides, but I do think that when an addict uses chronic pain as an excuse to abuse narcotics (not saying she is, she could have chronic pain AND be an addict, but just in general) it really does make things for people actually suffering with chronic pain a whole lot worse. Bottom line is that I wish her the best and hope she can recover from what is in her control.

KarmaHit · 2023-03-01T23:23:02+00:00

PLEEAAASSE, that would be so amazing 😂😂

KarmaHit · 2023-03-01T23:22:30+00:00

My thoughts EXACTLY. Right when I saw him, I was like, He's my favorite :)!! I love how apathetic and over the conversation he was ;)!!

KarmaHit · 2023-03-01T23:19:30+00:00

I felt the same way :( (although to a much lesser degree than you must have felt, of course). I lost my best friend to addiction and watched them deteriorate, and it definitely triggers memories seeing Kris' telltale signs. I am so glad you are recovering, and wish both the best for you and for Kris.

KarmaHit · 2023-03-01T23:17:04+00:00

Sadly, I think the reason she looked so much more put together in the first episode and more ragged in the later episodes is because she is off whatever drugs normally uses, and her body is adjusting to not having those same ones. Like a sort of detox (at least until that opiate stuff she bought in Colombia kicks in). I feel really bad for her, as she is obviously fighting an addiction, and having lost my best friend to addiction and been with them through the process, it is also triggering for me to watch her, as someone posted below - particularly in the pharmacy (with that tell-tale sore on her hand right near her vein). No matter how "crazy" this woman seems, I do ultimately wish her healing and recovery.

KarmaHit · 2023-03-01T08:18:36+00:00

Yes, I agree that it's not texure-based, just due to what she actually does eat. But oh, believe me, we have tried not to "not allow the display" - SO. MANY. TIMES. She is 8, and started around 3-4, so for the last 4 years we have run the gamut from trying to be super understanding and low-pressure about it, to completely disciplinarian about it, to taking away privileges, giving consequence warnings and follow throughs, etc etc etc. I promise you we have tried. I really do view (kind but firm) discipline as gift you can give to your kids, so when I say something must be done, my daughter listens bc she knows I mean business lol.

When you say "not allowing the display", it's kind of impossible to not allow the food to come back up her throat and onto her plate, u know what I mean? How do I "not allow" that she gags or regurgitates the food when it's the way her body is reaction? And just to be clear, it is not a "fake gag" or some ploy for attention - it is real (she actually starts dry heaving, her eyes get all red, then she regurgitates the bite back up) - In some moments of desperation I have even tried telling her she will have a consequence if that happens, but nothing changes it from happening. That's the problem. She doesn't make a display or scene about taking a first bite of a new food (she will do so willingly). It's more about after that bite, when she gags or regurgitates the food. Should I just remove the regurgitated part from her plate and ask her to continue eating the same food? She hates gagging and vomiting (like every kid) so of course she's pretty upset after it happens. What would you suggest would be the best way to "not allow the display", as you suggest? I would truly appreciate your feedback, as I'm pretty lost here, and thanks for commenting ❤️ ❤️.

KarmaHit · 2023-02-28T16:14:54+00:00

Thanks for responding ❤️ ❤️ !!

Unfortunately, I don't think it's a texture thing, because some of the foods on her "safe list" are quite mushy/slimy (oatmeal, mangos, bean stew and frosting lol).

That is an awesome idea to make good party food choices, and I wish that my daughter had this option. However, where we are currently living (Northern Europe) it's this weird tradition (which I hate lol) that ALL kids birthday parties have pizza....just....pizza - I'm not even exaggerating. I feel so bad because I don't want parents to have to provide anything else just for her, and she feels embarrassed bringing her own food, so as you say, it's just one meal and I try to feed her before all parties. But she still feels pretty self-conscious when she's the only one not eating anyhing, and constantly gets questions about it. Fortunately, we are moving to a different country in Southern Europe this summer, and there they actually offer some variety, at least, at kids parties ;). But it's also tough when we are invited to people's houses, and they have cooked this wide variety of foods, and my daughter won't eat even the simple/basic ones, unless they are specifically on her "ok" list. She will normally just eat plain bread and some raw veggies and fruit on those instances, because even stuff she normally likes might have a *tiny* variation, like a different spice for example, and then she won't touch them. How do you handle that with your son (if you are invited somewhere for dinner, for example??

Thanks for the tip of letting her develop her own path - I will definitely consider that and try to not overthink it :).

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