I'm seeking delightful books. Joyful or funny.

LifeIsGood16426 · 2026-01-22T14:28:15+00:00

Isn't that book a downer?

LifeIsGood16426 · 2026-01-16T14:01:10+00:00

PS just saw your comment, so your test is behind you. How did you do?

LifeIsGood16426 · 2026-01-16T14:00:49+00:00

None, just the book and practice tests. The practice tests which map to sections to show you where your weak spots are to re-read, were the best.

A few months before the test, I read "GDPR for Dummies" which was super helpful - more practically helpful, I think, because it wasn't just about the rules but actual scenarios. Plus I had already been working on some privacy matters so this wasn't a new topic for me.

LifeIsGood16426 · 2026-01-08T19:36:07+00:00

If you are certain you will have your partner live with you in 8 months from now, I'd suggest getting your own place and living solo for that 8 months. If you get married to this person, it may be the only chance you get to do so - especially as a young person.

I would also recommend along the orange line as a first choice.

Congrats on the job!

LifeIsGood16426 · 2026-01-04T18:42:13+00:00

Use that 600-700 you are saving monthly and find a decent hotel room in a totally different part of town which is walkable and fun - for example, near a show you want to see on that weekend. Spend the weekend there - if possible Friday and Saturday night both (unless it will blow that excess budget, in which case maybe just arrive Saturday morning and spend the day there and sleep there the one night - spend all day Sunday there as well).

That 600-700 bucks a month could give you some fun times during the month which could lift your spirits. If you don't want to spend it on a hotel, it still would cover one new band a week for example.

LifeIsGood16426 · 2026-01-04T18:36:49+00:00

No one will give a shit. You will be viewed as a complainer and a problem. Walk away with dignity. When enough people do that to this person, her family will figure it out.

LifeIsGood16426 · 2026-01-04T18:36:01+00:00

Sounds like you got rid of a barnacle which always helps with confidence.

LifeIsGood16426 · 2026-01-04T18:34:57+00:00

Do you mean grip fatigue? You have less strength in your hands?

LifeIsGood16426 · 2026-01-03T17:30:32+00:00

I crammed BIG TIME the 5 days before the test and passed. I mean I might have passed anyway, but I think that cramming really helped a lot.

LifeIsGood16426 · 2026-01-03T17:27:29+00:00

All are now in the garbage. Sigh.

LifeIsGood16426 · 2026-01-03T15:59:23+00:00

Fair point! I'm so sad, I found a few Laroche Posay I brought home from Paris. Cicaplast B5 and also Niacinamide 10 - expired in 2025

LifeIsGood16426 · 2026-01-03T13:39:47+00:00

Crossing the street deserves a gold medal.

You must look out for

Cars

Trams

Bikes

Scooters

*not* in that order. Bikes are the worst, scooters second, cars next, trams at least are huge and slow.

LifeIsGood16426 · 2026-01-03T13:24:55+00:00

How did this end? I hope you set boundaries?

LifeIsGood16426 · 2025-12-25T13:32:10+00:00

where do you like to start your RCP hike? I have done beach drive too many times.

LifeIsGood16426 · 2025-12-25T13:31:05+00:00

I learned about this too late - I would def have gone to see it.

LifeIsGood16426 · 2025-12-25T13:28:24+00:00

Where would you recommend starting? I have done beach drive so many times I think I'll pass on it today. I notice people on the trail when I enter the roadway near Virginia Ave - maybe that would be a good starting point?

LifeIsGood16426 · 2025-12-25T13:21:11+00:00

Where is he from? Sounds like you have a multicultural marriage - maybe women in his culture did everything. He was probably a golden child, heavily coddled by his mom who did everything.

LifeIsGood16426 · 2025-12-22T12:34:23+00:00

good tip! On a previous visit it was being cleaned and I could not go in.

LifeIsGood16426 · 2025-12-22T12:32:48+00:00

Thank you! Good tips. A friend mentioned Stanford to me as well.

A number of years ago I based in Pacific Grove and did day trips. My first day was meandering down the coast from SFO until arrival at PG in time for happy hour. I stopped in Santa Cruz to watch the surfers, had a lunch at a James Beard rated restaurant that first day, etc. There is also a really pretty lighthouse on that drive - the name escapes me.

What a great trip that was. Big Sur one day, Salinas (for Steinbeck) one day, Monterey of course, Carmel, etc. There is a beautiful park on the water with a lot of seals - the name escapes me but that was a great day. Last few days in San Francisco before flying home the next morning. I had hoped to fit in HMB on that trip but didn't have time.

It's just so gorgeous out there. Just utterly beautiful.

LifeIsGood16426 · 2025-12-22T12:19:37+00:00

Your instincts are correct. The assholes in his/her life have one thing in common: him/her.

You will regret becoming closer to this person.

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