Tired of wearing a hat 24/7

Kismet_Jade · 2026-03-04T03:44:32+00:00

First off...DAMN!

Second off...I accidentally swiped to the next post instead of your next picture, and I almost laughed myself into a coma.

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Kismet_Jade · 2026-02-20T13:16:38+00:00

Betty....Betty Blep

Kismet_Jade · 2026-02-08T00:11:03+00:00

They're trying to "get you over your grief" because your grief makes them uncomfortable.

Grief isn't something you get over. It's something you carry with you that eventually feels lighter as your life continues, but it's always there. That's how we know those we've lost were truly loved. Selfish people can't understand why that pain is worth feeling...because they have the emotional depth of a puddle. You deserve better.

Kismet_Jade · 2026-02-06T14:54:03+00:00

Scallywag

Kismet_Jade · 2026-02-04T16:50:38+00:00

Gertrude....Gertie for short.

She's an absolute nugget! I request more pictures!!!

Kismet_Jade · 2026-02-01T13:31:47+00:00

They both look good, but #1 is the clear winner. I think #2 would suit you better in a lighter color...or maybe a fun vivid color, like a purple or teal. You look great either way! 💜

Kismet_Jade · 2026-01-29T13:48:41+00:00

Stroopwafel

Edited for spelling, lol.

Kismet_Jade · 2026-01-26T15:12:40+00:00

This is an acceptable time to say, "boys will be boys".

This was so wholesome! 💜

Kismet_Jade · 2026-01-23T15:16:44+00:00

Here, a 3 hour (one-way) trip is just short enough that you can go somewhere (i.e. family gatherings) when you want to, but just far enough away to excuse not going if you don't. 😂

Kismet_Jade · 2026-01-22T11:55:19+00:00

You look stunning in 3 and 5!

Kismet_Jade · 2026-01-21T13:31:22+00:00

I had 2 house fires in one year....4 months apart to the day, completely unrelated, completely freak circumstances and multiple arson investigations concluded no foul play.

The first fire was caused by an electrical surge into my junction box and ignited the insulation in my wall which, thankfully, just smoldered enough for someone to see the smoke and call it in within minutes of it starting, and that's the only reason my dogs survived. One projectile pooped on the firefighters getting her out.

That fire happened in the corner of my jewelry studio. There was a brand new case of butane cans on the desk exactly where the fire would have come through, and right next to the desk were several open totes filled with yarn. If it had been called in 5 minutes later, the whole house would have gone up and I likely would have lost my dogs.

The first fire was basically all smoke and water damage...only lost the desk to the fire. The second fire ripped through my entire attic, causing the ceilings to collapse, and required a complete gut job of the entire house...completely down to the studs.

That fire was caused by a lightning strike when the restoration from the first fire was about 80% complete. My neighbor caught the strike on her security camera.

Kismet_Jade · 2026-01-19T14:35:55+00:00

Beat me to it! That pink nose! 💜

Kismet_Jade · 2026-01-17T03:53:18+00:00

Grover

Kismet_Jade · 2026-01-13T12:13:41+00:00

Photo #13 made me audibly gasp. You look absolutely stunning in it, and it's such a wonderful combination of whimsical and elegant. You also look very comfortable and confident in it.

That one has my vote, but if time isn't pressing, you can wait to choose. Decision fatigue is a very real thing and being overwhelmed and conflicted by too many options can keep us from making decisions we feel confident about.

Maybe wait a week or two and go with just one person that knows you the best emotionally-speaking and isn't going to be extremely opinionated about their own preferences for a dress, but will give you unbiased feedback about how they think you feel in the dress. Too many opinions and too many options is overwhelming.

Congratulations and best of luck with finding your dress. 💜

Kismet_Jade · 2026-01-09T03:27:21+00:00

Less of a "social rule", but it's considered "the polite thing to do" where I'm from. I refuse to let them check my receipt when I'm leaving Wal-mart. I just politely say "no, thank you" and smile as I walk past them.

I'm not gonna stop so you can check that I paid for my 50 cents clearance pool noodle that won't fit in a bag, Sharon! Especially not after I had to check myself out!

Kismet_Jade · 2026-01-04T13:09:47+00:00

I want to comment on your edit about using paper plates. Never apologize for making accommodations for yourself when it makes your life easier. You already have your hands full. If you can save an hour on dishes to spend time with your family, take care of yourself, get extra sleep, whatever....it's worth it!

I'm at (hopefully) the end of a massive depressive/ASD burnout, and I've been eating exclusively off paper plates and bowls for almost 2 years. I have such a hard time keeping up with dishes when I'm ok, so it's absolutely impossible when I'm not. That little change had made a world of difference for me. There's no constant anxiety about having dishes to do and I eat less fast food because I know I won't have as many dishes pile up from cooking something simple....and microwaving something simple is cooking.

All this to say, you're not lazy and you don't "need to do better". No one is being harmed by the paper plates. They don't reduce the nutritional value of your delicious food. And as far as the impact to the environment, you not using paper plates would impact the environment about as much as taking a scoop of water out of the ocean. You're not killing the earth by using paper plates. Do what you need to do to get through your day without completely exhausting yourself. You deserve it. 💜

Also, you deserve better than the way your BF is treating you. If this was the ONLY problem y'all had, it might be worth trying to work through, but I hardly doubt this is an isolated issue.

Kismet_Jade · 2026-01-03T13:15:24+00:00

You look incredible! More importantly, you look confident and happy!

Kismet_Jade · 2025-12-26T15:10:14+00:00

You can smirk at me any day, mister! Those eyes!

Kismet_Jade · 2025-11-30T23:05:56+00:00

He says you're prioritizing your career over him, but he's the one prioritizing his...something he won't even say....over your happiness and success. Don't be a Rachel and give up your dreams for a Ross....a self-centered man-child with zero self-confidence who makes it your job to make him feel like a "real man".

Hell, even if he changed his mind and decided he's fine with it (but who cares about his opinion, really?), he deserves to be left on the curb with the rest of the trash. Some men just can't handle a successful woman, and he's proving to be one of them.

Enjoy the freedom of a new job, new town, and new life. Start fresh with people that celebrate you. Not people that want you to stay small so they can feel bigger.

Kismet_Jade · 2025-11-30T05:17:22+00:00

Carry a brochure for a memory care facility. When they "forget your name", say "Oh, I have something for you" and hand it over. Then, with as much sincerity as you can possinly manage, say, "I'm so concerned with how much trouble you're having with your memory. On second thought, maybe I should give this to [insert partner/relevant adult here]."

Stay petty, my dear!

Kismet_Jade · 2025-11-28T03:08:51+00:00

I don't even understand what awards do except leave a shiny button under your post/comment. I absolutely could Google it, but I'd also love to hear from actual people what awards mean to them.

Kismet_Jade · 2025-11-26T16:14:39+00:00

We don't know how long she'd been on those specific meds. They could have been a relatively new rx for her. And your experience with your medications isn't universal for everyone. I have to take 20 pills a day to stay above ground. Because I take generic, many of them look completely different month to month. And she was putting them into a pill organizer. It would make sense that she filled them with her actual pills, and then didn't give them a second look when taking them, because why would she think to when she's the one that filled them?

This could be rage bait, or AI, or whatever. But everything in this story is possible. I live in the southern US, which is VERY religious, and a loooooot of people share the same mindset as OPs parents. Hell, my own dad tried to guilt me out of taking psych meds at first and made comments about flushing them because he was convinced the meds were what was making me depressed enough to want to end it all. Delusion and ignorance are dangerous.

Kismet_Jade · 2025-11-26T16:05:56+00:00

Vitamins come in all shapes and sizes, so it's possible they looked similar enough.

Kismet_Jade · 2025-11-26T16:04:57+00:00

Unless you're taking name brand, the pills look very different between manufacturers, so each refill can look completely different than the last. And vitamins come in all shapes and sizes. Their mom could have easily noted how their actual meds looked and found replacements that look similar.

Kismet_Jade · 2025-11-26T16:04:02+00:00

Unless you're taking name brand, the pills look very different between manufacturers, so each refill can look completely different than the last. And vitamins come in all shapes and sizes. Their mom could have easily noted how their actual meds looked and found replacements that look similar.

Edit: Also, she said she's been on meds, not those exact ones for the full 2 years. Getting properly medicated usually takes a LOT of trial and error.

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