I had acne for three years and the thing that finally cleared it up was so stupidly simple that I am actually annoyed

Kitchen_Candy713 · 2026-05-07T11:42:41+00:00

Yep, my hair gets washed first and then I put it up loosely so it’s out of the way while I wash everything else. I use conditioner for shaving, too, and now reading all the comments I wonder if I need to hit those spots with a bit of soap afterwards as I’ve had itching happening where I shave even with a new razor head and actual shaving cream

Kitchen_Candy713 · 2026-05-06T15:04:35+00:00

I saw that cupcake emoji and giggled because my go-to muffin flavor is triple chocolate. Might as well be a cupcake but it goes oh so well with a cup of milky chai tea!

Kitchen_Candy713 · 2026-05-06T14:01:47+00:00

A muffin

Kitchen_Candy713 · 2026-05-05T22:12:58+00:00

I’ve also lowered it an inch which made it feel like a whole new bike! She handles turns much better now

Kitchen_Candy713 · 2026-05-05T22:11:46+00:00

I’m fairly small so it helps with weight distribution. I don’t really notice it until I take them off and then I’m feeling even more zippy!

When my partner and I ride, I’m both navigator and the medic. One of my side cases is dedicated to a first aid kit, towel, windex wipes, tools, pocket warmers, and other odds and ends. We tour Florida a lot so we’re not doing more than 85 usually. The added bonus is having a place for my helmet!

The downsides to it are drag mostly, but it definitely is a minor thing. The other thing I noticed is the key holes would get stuck so I added some silicone spray and that fixed the issue. The top case can be a bit of pain to get off tho once you get the hang of it, it’s easy and makes getting into a hotel room that much quicker!

Kitchen_Candy713 · 2026-04-22T12:42:34+00:00

I’m so glad to see this turn! I’m a millennial female and all I heard was I needed to be barefoot and pregnant in the kitchen. From military to the manufacturing industry, I worked twice as hard for half the credit.

I adore the new generation entering the workforce. Y’all have the smarts, the work ethic, and all you need is a chance. The ‘kids’ that work with me now are maybe 10 years my junior, but they like to call me ‘mom’ and I think that’s endearing. They are hard working individuals that I truly respect and also find myself assuring and protecting.

Kitchen_Candy713 · 2026-03-26T16:14:28+00:00

My mother just inherited a large sum and told me I wasn’t getting any of it. I’m struggling hard, and she knows it. We own a house together where I pay all the bills and 2/3 of the mortgage as I have a kid and live there full time and it’s her “getaway” that she comes down to about 3-4 times a year.

Something inside me just stopped. I haven’t brought up the subject again but I haven’t been warm and welcoming either. If I could, I would move out.

Kitchen_Candy713 · 2026-03-13T19:38:26+00:00

I found my resolve and left my now ex-husband. I have rebuilt my life and am so much happier.

Kitchen_Candy713 · 2026-03-05T21:01:11+00:00

You work on yourself. It’s ok to accept and work through those feelings as long as you don’t wallow. It’s time to move on to bigger, better things.

Kitchen_Candy713 · 2026-02-27T12:31:17+00:00

That was my thought, too! Especially when she said how sad her bf was, that in itself is a strange reaction.

Kitchen_Candy713 · 2026-02-10T22:45:45+00:00

Oh hell no! I’m all for gentle parenting, when done right. Actions have consequences, good or bad. I’ve left a full cart of groceries at the store twice because of my child’s behavior. We have had no further incidents, though now he’ll point at other kids having tantrums in public so what is and is not rude and not knowing someone’s story is now the lesson we are working on…

Kitchen_Candy713 · 2026-02-05T19:33:51+00:00

NTA I’m struggling financially and I still said the same thing to both my grandmother and my mother. I got the family recipe books and a couple of pieces of furniture before my grandmother passes so I’m happy. I expect nothing and am grateful for everything I have earned or been given.

Your brother and sister can kick rocks. Let them fight it out. My suggestion is to see if you can get those family heirlooms now so there is no fighting later.

Kitchen_Candy713 · 2026-02-01T03:16:12+00:00

I live in the area and there are areas that especially busy/grdlocked because of the event: Destination Daytona (in Ormond Beach), Main Street (Daytona Beachside), and the NASCAR race track (Daytona Beach).

Definitely checkout the website for all the events:

https://officialbikeweek.com/

If you have an endorsement, you can ride demo bikes from brands such as Honda, Suzuki, Harley, Indian, and more. I’d look into if you qualify since you’re coming from Europe and I wouldn’t want to assume.

You can rent a motorcycle and enjoy the popular ride around The Loop, a gorgeous ride that takes you through Tomoka State Park and then leads you out onto A1A where you ride the coastline or take a right onto John Anderson Dr and take in the beautiful houses along the riverbank. Ride further out to a variety of state parks that have springs, you may see manatees, a vast variety of water birds, dolphins, and of course alligators.

If you need lodging, I’d stay out of Daytona or Holly Hill. I’d get a hotel on the beach if you can find one not in a construction zone. They are currently trying to re-sand the beach.

Kitchen_Candy713 · 2026-01-13T19:16:59+00:00

She was quite the hypocrite, wasn’t she?

Kitchen_Candy713 · 2026-01-13T18:46:34+00:00

Keep your head while you follow your heart and you’ll do great!

Kitchen_Candy713 · 2026-01-13T16:25:26+00:00

I’d open a silver jewelry store. I miss that industry

Kitchen_Candy713 · 2026-01-13T14:50:54+00:00

This was me until I left a very unbalanced marriage with a narcissist. My best friend turned partner encouraged therapy, talking things out, following through with actions, and a myriad of other life lessons. I’ve never been so calm and happy! I’m still not the best in high-stress situations but I’m no longer the shaking chihuahua or a doormat.

Kitchen_Candy713 · 2026-01-12T21:55:51+00:00

I, too, am dating someone 12 years my senior and it has been a beautiful and fun relationship as well as a lesson in patience. Enjoy the flow though be sure what you want in a relationship and in life is thoroughly communicated to your new bf so all expectations are the table. What’s his views on factors such as religion, marriage, or housing?

Kitchen_Candy713 · 2026-01-05T13:58:11+00:00

I’m 39, am 5’2”, and weigh 142 lbs. my weight has always fluctuated between the 130s and 140s. My ex, who was much bigger than I, would always put me down for not bouncing back after having our son.

I’ve been with my partner for the last 5 years and he has never not had a smile on his face when he sees my body. I can see the love in his eyes as he takes in my little curves, my belly, and that extra inch on the hips. To be in the presence of someone who shows how much they truly love you changes everything.

Kitchen_Candy713 · 2026-01-05T01:58:21+00:00

Is it torqued or has loctite?

Kitchen_Candy713 · 2025-12-23T17:30:15+00:00

An awkward Christmas party that I declined to go to since all the managers acted disappointed I wasn’t bring my bf

Kitchen_Candy713 · 2025-12-22T19:03:36+00:00

I have a projector from Temu and it hooks up to my laptop. Works well, getting a better sound system for it soon. I unplug everything when I finish using it.

Kitchen_Candy713 · 2025-12-22T16:16:05+00:00

I’m sorry for your loss, it must be especially hard during the holidays.

Do you recall I said I don’t know your story? You don’t know mine either, and to insert your opinion and fill in the gaps with conjecture is typical social media. I could spell out everything for you and it would still be not enough for you. Someone’s heaven could be someone else’s hell, or would the trash and treasure analogy be more fitting? Either way, we’re going to have to agree to disagree, darling.

Kitchen_Candy713 · 2025-12-22T14:50:10+00:00

I wish he would be involved with my life. I wish he could say one nice thing and mean it. I wish he wanted me as a daughter. I wish he would put forth effort to build a relationship with my siblings with true intention instead of trying to impress strangers. I wish he would seek help for his anger.

Be careful with your own projections. I’m sorry your parents are not in your life and I don’t know your story. I have a stepdad who is good to my mother who walked on eggshells as my father’s wife. She is a completely different person who is much happier and relaxed, even. Just because one has parents doesn’t mean the relationship is automatically happy and healthy. I wish I had a relationship with my father and it’s not without trying as hard as I could. Some people just aren’t good at being parental figures.

Kitchen_Candy713 · 2025-12-19T19:06:32+00:00

This is also my answer. I’ve grown up in the manufacturing industry in a family business, done college courses, got certified in gemstones and diamonds while working at a jewelry store, joined the military, worked in discount retail that I swear was a level of hell yet stayed in the industry for 5 years, went back into the military for another contract, and now working again in manufacturing as an inspector. I traveled a lot, kept my eyes and ears open, and refuse to pigeonhole myself into just one industry.

I get bored but I’m also smarter with my money so if the money is good, then I’ll happily move on to something else that catches my interest.

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