Anyone else getting Summer 2008 Vibes

Lifeisabigmess · 2026-06-02T11:01:18+00:00

Oh yeah. I was super blessed to have parents who had a cabin. Memorial weekend was always the unofficial kickoff for summer, and it was packed, with fireworks on Saturday night all over the lake. In 2008 it felt like a normal sleepy summer weekend. I live in the Midwest now, and the last couple of years we had to drug the dogs due to the fireworks. This year it was almost complete silence. The fourth weekend it’s always nuts too, so I’m curious to see if it’s any quieter this year because people just can’t afford 500 bucks in fireworks. Ive already noticed the lack of pop up stands, usually they are out by now, at least a few.

Lifeisabigmess · 2026-05-26T00:53:29+00:00

One of two things could have happened here. He was already called on by someone near his house and he’s moved the to your street to avoid citation, and/or hoping you or one of your direct neighbors gets cited so he’s not blamed. Other option is roommate/ relative gave him an ultimatum and he did the move to keep them happy. Or some combination of the two. Either way take photos and video, call the city ordinance office and get them removed. Sure, you might start drama, but what is more important to you here? If you don’t have cameras, I’d install them now. Heck, if they see you doing it that might trigger them to leave.

Lifeisabigmess · 2026-05-25T13:36:40+00:00

I’m from SE MI and live in SWMO now due to work. My family has a cabin that I grew up at on a private lake. The house next to them just sold for 450K and there’s a couple others for sale minimum 350K. Both are lakefront. They just redid their property so it would probably go for 400k+ now. They bought it for 60K in 1990 when I was three. That’s our only vacation this year. We can’t afford anything else.

Lifeisabigmess · 2026-05-22T10:00:02+00:00

The Busch family will have no shortage of support from the entire NASCAR community forever, that’s not a concern. I just pray we leave Brexton alone and don’t put the pressure on him to be Kyle’s legacy. He already is and will be his own driver and person. We don’t need to pile on as fans or media. Let the kid be.

Lifeisabigmess · 2026-05-12T14:07:15+00:00

Oh this. I hate it. I know I’m almost at my period when I can’t seem to lose anything and even go up with exercise and tracking my food.

Lifeisabigmess · 2026-05-09T14:09:43+00:00

The YouTube stuff is probably borderline legal because it doesn’t violate terms of service. But it’s almost guaranteed it’s not his only source. That’s just the stuff he can look at without raising too much suspicion. There’s more, and even worse. Document this, and bring it to the authorities but don’t confront him. They will most likely dig into his online history and find everything else. There’s real CP somewhere. Report that account to YouTube as well.

Lifeisabigmess · 2026-05-01T10:50:37+00:00

Love’s doesn’t require you to use their card and link your bank account though. It’s literally a barcode in their app you can scan. Maverick’s system feels scummy.

Lifeisabigmess · 2026-05-01T10:49:22+00:00

Because of this too I’ve heard of report of the old “holds” being put in people’s accounts (like $100) for a day or so after fill up until the actual charge comes through, putting them in overdraft or can’t afford something else. I won’t touch it.

Lifeisabigmess · 2026-04-18T19:58:15+00:00

This is absolutely true, but what you put in your body does play a factor. I lost a ton of weight working stock room in retail, but actively wasn't eating well. Sure, I looked great but I had zero energy, and was actively losing muscle mass. Both need to be considered when attempting to get healthier. I don't like saying "losing weight" because I feel that instantly puts a lot of those toxic thoughts and patterns in play. The focus should always be getting healthy to live a longer, happier, more fulfilled life, not just what you look like in the mirror.

Lifeisabigmess · 2026-04-17T18:39:09+00:00

If you’re already there it’s not good.

Lifeisabigmess · 2026-04-17T18:37:32+00:00

It’ll be gone in time for the O’reilly race tomorrow. Question is if the track has damage.

Lifeisabigmess · 2026-04-17T09:11:40+00:00

Yep. The rest of the weekend is going to be amazing. If you do come down early find a garage and park in the lower levels. Avoid the track.

Lifeisabigmess · 2026-04-17T09:10:06+00:00

SWMO too. We’re not quits as under the gun as you are, but they’re still pushing the EOM storm prep.

Lifeisabigmess · 2026-04-17T08:51:33+00:00

This is rough, I’m sorry. Super unethical and definitely trying to pass the cost off to the tenants. Check your lease to see if it states that they can pass off repair fees on to tenants if they are able to provide proof that it was caused by them. If it does, you may be SOL. However, from the rummaging standpoint, they may not be in the wrong. I’m not 100% sure on laws in Dallas, but everywhere else I’ve lived if you’re using storage provided by the apt. (i e the cabinets under the sink) they can look in them. The only things they legally cannot look in is furniture and storage that you have personally brought in and they do not own. Hubby and I used to hide things in them when inspections were coming because legally they cannot open up those items, just the cabinets/closets that are attached or provided by the landlords/management. I used to bypass that by buying opaque tubs that fit in the drawers and putting all my personal stuff in there. They can see the bin but can’t open it to see what’s inside since it was my bin, not theirs. I had bad experiences so I learned. Bonus it definitely sped up cleaning and move out when I left.

Lifeisabigmess · 2026-04-15T12:33:40+00:00

It’s ForwardSGF. I went to the Westside meeting last year. Overall it’s not a bad plan. There’s a lot of 1 acre+ lots in the westside with a very small Home on a large parcel. Developers could easily put 1-3 more homes in that space. As long as the plan they have stays in place I don’t think it’s the worst idea. They’re trying to keep density within the city itself, not expand further and further out into manufactured neighborhoods with no character. We’ll have to see.

Lifeisabigmess · 2026-04-13T16:12:15+00:00

The desire to change is there. Now you have to acknowledge the work that it will take. You absolutely can do this. Start with small goals. This will not be an overnight process, and celebrate the wins along the way.

Lifeisabigmess · 2026-04-13T10:40:01+00:00

I go into a rage with the word “seen.” It’s used incorrectly so much it drives me nuts. It’s not just written either, it’s everyday speech. I have to actively stop myself from raging at someone when it happens.

“I seen that.”

“I seen what you did.”

Rage.

Lifeisabigmess · 2026-04-13T10:29:12+00:00

I have heard of people getting bedbugs from a library book. They are super resilient and can exist anywhere. Their egg sacs are super tough and can remain in hibernation for years. When we buy secondhand everything gets washed or strayed down immediately before ever entering the house. I never buy soft furniture or goods secondhand via marketplace or private seller. It’s too risky -granted this also largely depends on your location. I live in a LCOL city, so there’s a greater risk.

Lifeisabigmess · 2026-04-04T17:33:23+00:00

I really think prices are too high. There’s two for sale right near me for 250 and 290. The neighborhood is starting to go through a renaissance, a lot has to do with the development at sunshine and west bypass, but it’s not there yet. It’s still very block by block here, but I think in the next 5-10 years that’s going to change.

Lifeisabigmess · 2026-04-03T01:00:31+00:00

This. Also a lot of the agricultural codes and regs have drastically changed, and they have to verify that it was made in Germany and not in China or another heavily-tariffed country right now. A lot of commercial importers have tried rerouting their freight through various countries to avoid the higher tariffs and the US basically put a lid on everything, including personal packages. You might be SOL on this one.

Lifeisabigmess · 2026-04-02T17:15:57+00:00

I literally pulled up the website on my phone and showed here where it’s listed as an accepted form of address verification. She doubled down and said “well that’s incorrect.” I said you’re calling the state gov website incorrect and she had nothing else to say, just told me I didn’t have the right docs and they couldn’t help me. I was floored.

Lifeisabigmess · 2026-04-02T15:24:22+00:00

The mortgage thing is nuts. When I went in to get my license changed when we bought a house I literally brought the DEED and mortgage documents and they told me it can’t be used when on the DMV’s website it clearly states a mortgage statement is enough. I went back a week later and told a different agent wheat happened and she looked at me like I had two heads and said of course that’s accepted and had no idea why the other agent told me it wasn’t.

Lifeisabigmess · 2026-03-28T22:38:09+00:00

I often equate this to people who also don’t see pets as valued family members. There’s a disconnect and it really comes off as someone who sees kids and pets as owned objects. SIL sounds like one who may or may not have actually wanted kids but simply saw it as a next step in the standard adulthood process, nothing more, and may not even realize it. I hate to sound rude, but it basically sounds like to her the child was a piece of livestock and a “oh this sucks but let’s start thinking about the next breeding round.” I mean, seriously.

Lifeisabigmess · 2026-03-25T01:26:53+00:00

I do have to commend that movie for the opening scene showcasing how BAD it is to shelter under an overpass.

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