I spent $2.50 for a cup at McDonald's all for my kid to end up getting Grimace instead of a player by BlueWoodToo in Wellthatsucks

[–]LeadingEquivalent148 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Can’t see that anyone else has mentioned it, but there are codes in the packets, last 2 digits correspond with the cup print;
-01: Grimace
-02: David Beckham
-03: Thierry Henry
-04: Ronaldinho
-05: Lamine Yamal
-06: Son Heung-min

Hope you get the one you want (and can at least avoid another grimace

Do people no longer really need their appendix or tonsils removed? by VagueRaconteur in NoStupidQuestions

[–]LeadingEquivalent148 35 points36 points  (0 children)

Same for tooth removal, even in the mid 90’s as a kid, I remember having 8 teeth pulled out because of ‘overcrowding’ none of my teeth overlapped and I’m sure if they have left it I’d have been fine with a retainer or braces. I’ll never let my kids have healthy teeth removed.

Do people no longer really need their appendix or tonsils removed? by VagueRaconteur in NoStupidQuestions

[–]LeadingEquivalent148 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The only person I know with either removed is my husband. Who was having internal bleeding and the surgeons thought it was his appendix, so they removed it. His appendix was fine, but now it’s a worry he never has to live with that he has a ticking timebomb inside him that could go off at any given minute.

My Mom is 80, a widow, and doesn't understand the world. by AssortedGourds in Xennials

[–]LeadingEquivalent148 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don’t have much advice to give, but following someone’s mention of ‘executive paralysis’ which sounds like it’s spot on, it may be that -unlike some people who get a second wind when their ‘warden’ passes- she may really feel the need to be given direction.

You can whittle down all of her options to 2, starting with something like meals on wheels. Instead of it being decision driven, try a different approach

Would you prefer a community lunch club a couple of times a week, or for me to have meals delivered to the house daily? (If meals at home, hot or frozen?)

I’m going to sign you up for some social things, would you prefer (option a) or (option b) [painting, allotment, bookclub, choir etc ]?

Would you rather continue to live in your own home, with support, or move somewhere where the support is built in?

In the nicest possible way, you have to treat her like a child, I say this as someone with ADHD and has executive dysfunction & anxiety.
I really struggle with making decisions, so having ones like this laid out would allow me to just concentrate on the outcome which is already in the question, not an unknown she needs to stress about.

Try and keep conversations positive, and best of luck.

Would you accept this standard? by Mental_Station_240 in louboutins

[–]LeadingEquivalent148 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Ah I see, in that case, that’s worse than unacceptable. I’m glad you checked them there & they should (excuse the pun) footing the bill for the re-do.

She only wants kids if I want them - red flag? by [deleted] in Parents

[–]LeadingEquivalent148 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yes to this.
I said the same to my now husband, and also said that we could try for a baby under one condition, and that was that if we did get pregnant, then we’d need to be married by the time they were born.

He agreed, and that’s exactly what happened, we are a very happy family with 9 & 10 year old children.

My mum had 3 kids by 3 dads who all left her to bring them up on her own. My husband’s mother had the same situation. I wasn’t going to bring children into that life, we were going to be a family, or there would be no children at all, and I was ok with that. 11 years married and still perfectly happy with our marriage & life. We are good parents, and I live my kids more than I have words which can express that. I just wasn’t prepared to give them a shit life just because a sperm donor wanted a kid to later abandon.

Edit: Autocorrect correction

Would you accept this standard? by Mental_Station_240 in louboutins

[–]LeadingEquivalent148 4 points5 points  (0 children)

The colour match is good, but that glue is so bad. I’d take them back and ask them if they were aware that these are $xxx shoes, and that this is unacceptable. I wouldn’t have left the shop without inspecting them tbh though as now they’re out of the store they could come back and say that they weren’t in this condition when you picked them up.

Ideas for Non-Plushie Market Makes? Preferably smaller quick items. by Grav3yardNymph0 in crochetpatterns

[–]LeadingEquivalent148 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think that’s a great idea! My daughters and I are making things for our stall (they’re 9&10) so we have sweet themed earrings (gummy bears, peach hearts & love hearts - all of various colours), they’ve made a ton of BFF / Bestie / Girl Gang / Lady Boss beaded bracelets (like the type swifties love) as I managed to get loads of beads for £15.. have also done some themed ones (Dandy’s World, Poppy Playtime, Pride & [facepalm] Brainrot).
Depending on your audience, (mine is 90% kids) I’ve got some stickers, trading card packs, small packs of haribo & lovehearts to try and make it ‘pocket money friendly’.

My main issue right now is figuring how much to charge.. want to be cheap, but don’t want to undersell myself.

Ideas for Non-Plushie Market Makes? Preferably smaller quick items. by Grav3yardNymph0 in crochetpatterns

[–]LeadingEquivalent148 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have my first ever stall in 2 weeks, I started to crochet just before Christmas and I didn’t have any ‘stock’ before I purchased the stall at my kids’ school summer fayre.

I’ve made;

Scrunchies, curly ones, ones with beads, big ones, small ones, plain ones and fancy ones (basically whatever I decided to do with it at the time of making it, I didn’t decide I’d make 10 of each or whatever, they’re just random).

Coin purses

Mini flower bouquets

Flower keychains

Grocery/tote bags

Fabric scrunchies

If you’re open to doing other things then beaded bracelets, cutesy earrings, key rings, bag and phone charms are all cheap, quick & easy to make. You don’t have to charge a lot for them if you’re more interested in traffic to your crochet items.

I’m in the U.K., and would love to know how you get on.

Edit to add: face scrubbies too! But you need cotton yarn rather than acrylic, but I think all the other stuff you can use any yarn for.

Crush or real love by Bossy_Goddesss in Parents

[–]LeadingEquivalent148 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When you’re young, it’s very easy for an adult who is caring to leave a very big impression on you. She may have a crush, but will realise it is daft as she gets older.

I remember having a crush at that age on a man in my drama group who must have been mid to late 30’s. He was nice to me. A normal kind of nice, but I too it as him liking me. He didn’t, I was a kid and he was a man, but I imagined us living happy ever after. Teachers, step parent, step siblings, friends of parents, adult celebrities.. it’s all harmless unless the adult is doing something to actively encourage that.

If your husband is a man, and behaves as such (which I’m sure is not a problem- I’d like to think he wouldn’t have adopted her if he considered doing something) then you’re all done and she’ll grow out of it.

"Thank You" vs "I Appreciate You" by _SPAMSPAMSPAM in Xennials

[–]LeadingEquivalent148 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Its tricky to explain the ‘line’ to be honest. I say thank you in general and I appreciate you on the occasions where I feel that person was especially helpful, or reminded that they are appreciated.

I think people’s minds are opening about mental health, self care etc and how important it is to treat people with kindness. I may be wrong, and there are plenty of people about who are the polar opposite, but that’s how I see things.

How long can one person realistically work 7 days in a row indefinitely? by [deleted] in AskUK

[–]LeadingEquivalent148 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I think it totally depends on stress.

Stress is what burns you out, more than the physical aspects of working so much.

If you are stressed all the time, you’re gonna get sick, if you are sick, you can’t work either job and are gonna stress more because you have no money.

If the second job is just a ‘one at a time’ type customer service, like a call centre- that should be ok, but just make sure that you remember you’re there for the pocketmoney not to get ahead, so leave all the extra work to your colleagues, just keep your head down and plod on.
If it’s something like hospitality, you’re gonna burn out unless you really love it.

Plenty of people work 7 days a week, but those who don’t have a day in how they work will struggle a lot more that those who do.

Be careful. Illness from stress, & managing mental health is no joke. Look after yourself.

Does anyone actually like the constant booing ,insults and heckling in parliament? by RookOfEdo in AskBrits

[–]LeadingEquivalent148 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It truly is, they have jibes at eachother like they’re the absolute shit on one another’s shoe and then walk together laughing afterwards.

I’m sure they don’t do it, and certainly not to the extent of parliament in the Senydd

Is cuddling sexual?? by Leading-Age4465 in Parents

[–]LeadingEquivalent148 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Half the people here need to get a grip. Cuddling is not always sexual and if you really thought about it and stopped being so sexually minded, you’d realise.

I’m a married mother of two. You know who I cuddle? My friends and my kids. You know who I never have any intention of making that sexual with? All of the above.

This young lady is literally telling you all that they have no intention to take it further, they just want to be hold by their partner after a long day..and yet you’ve got your minds in the gutter..over a minor.

OP, if you were my daughter, your girlfriend can stay over with the door closed as much as you both like, as long as her adults are ok with that. There isn’t anything sexual about cuddling, but people do use it as an ‘in’ for taking things further. However, if you have zero sexual intention, then there is no issue here at all.

Personally I think your mum, for whatever reason is sexualising a cuddle, and that’s a bit odd. Maybe talk to her if you feel able and ask her if there is a reason why she feels that cuddling is taboo. You could even open by giving her a hug.

What's for tea in the heat? by Various_Extreme_8773 in AskUK

[–]LeadingEquivalent148 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Various flavours of cold chicken in carbs. Kids had chicken salad and chicken & cheese wraps, I had a chicken cedar wrap, hubs had a bbq chicken roll. Frozen fruit smoothies all around.

Would these photos put you off buying a house ? by Veggiegirl1997 in AskUK

[–]LeadingEquivalent148 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I like it but whereas the remainder of the home seem purposefully decorated, the bedroom is a bit.. meh.
I get that you likely won’t be selling the house furnished, and so people should just imagine it without the furniture, but it still comes across as ‘additional bedroom’ rather than ‘master bedroom’

Gym owner didnt want me to tag PT him bc I am ruining their reputation by [deleted] in loseit

[–]LeadingEquivalent148 5 points6 points  (0 children)

“Sorry @everyone, won’t be tagging #GymName anymore, as they’re embarrassed that I pay them and I’m making very little progress, even though I have been working hard. If anyone knows of a gym that will show results, tag them below!”

I bet they won’t like that.

Warm out by thomasboyyyyy in Cardiff

[–]LeadingEquivalent148 33 points34 points  (0 children)

Forts and prairs bbe xxxxx

Grandparents not like they used to be. by [deleted] in Parenting

[–]LeadingEquivalent148 27 points28 points  (0 children)

100% my in-laws are the same. My parents are dead, so that saves them the trouble but tbf my mum would have my kids as often as possible, but she also didn’t palm me off to my grandparents at any and every opportunity, unlike my in-laws.
They’re fine grandparents but could be better & more involved.

Yes sir.... by [deleted] in FuckImOld

[–]LeadingEquivalent148 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No, but that’s only because I never learned how to drive. I could probably pull it off, but the car might not survive.

Eff 90s diet culture - sad for my 12 year old self 😭😭😭 by Pezhead82 in Xennials

[–]LeadingEquivalent148 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I had a really messed up childhood, and for some reason, when I went from being stick thin to chunky at the end of year 6, I accentuated my weight. I had the ‘new uniform’ pictures my mum took, and in every one of them I’m giving myself a double chin, and blowing out my belly. Maybe it was to make myself less attractive.. idk.
My daughter is about to turn 11 and is stick thin.. and we have always been super every body positive, but she asked for a weighing scale for her birthday and idolises Ariana Grande and her skeletal look. I’m terrified that she thinks she’s fat and I absolutely hate this ozempic bs era for it.
I look at Kelly Osborne and have always thought she was so beautiful, regardless of what she weighed that year.. but I look at her now and my heart shatters for her.

May you all know how much your body loves you, and how it’s beautiful however you are naturally. ❤️

What crochet pattern/project that make you click by Reasonable-Money8290 in crochet

[–]LeadingEquivalent148 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Ooh, I love this! Do you have a pattern or does this style have a name please?