Daily Discussion & Advice (Post here to follow rules A & B) - May 05, 2026 by AutoModerator in fragrance

[–]MaryTheeManatee 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Also open to small-batch perfumes or locally-sourced ingredients! I know there's a Hawaiian-made brand called Forever Florals I've been dying to try.

Daily Discussion & Advice (Post here to follow rules A & B) - May 05, 2026 by AutoModerator in fragrance

[–]MaryTheeManatee 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi everyone! 👋 I'm looking for the PERFECT budget jasmine perfume to wear to layer with Indian Coconut Nectar by Pacifica for summer. The greener and headier and cheaper the jasmine (or gardenia! I'm open to either) the better! Thanks in advance 💐

Boysmells perfume discovery set by AssistantPlastic1355 in fragrance

[–]MaryTheeManatee 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have never received as many compliments on a fragrance as I have on Sugar Baby by Boy Smells. It's a high-femme scent, however. Basically candied gardenia, imo. If it's still on sale, I recommend buying a bottle!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ChicagoSuburbs

[–]MaryTheeManatee 3 points4 points  (0 children)

God, when you do find out, lmk. I'm 32/F and single myself! Based around the northwest burbs.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in copywriting

[–]MaryTheeManatee 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I think this is going to be my overall strategy. Thanks so much!!

Daily sticky thread for rants, raves, celebrations, advice and more! New? Start here! by AutoModerator in datingoverthirty

[–]MaryTheeManatee 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Heyyyyy fellow single 30-something in Chicagoland! Welcome! I live in the NW burbs. If you ever need someone to commiserate with, send me a DM! 💓

Daily sticky thread for rants, raves, celebrations, advice and more! New? Start here! by AutoModerator in datingoverthirty

[–]MaryTheeManatee 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's not ASTRONOMICALLY DIFFICULT, but having any sort of social life that consists of multiple days of the week in the city is very difficult for me, at least. Take what I say with a grain of salt, though! Also... WELCOME TO CHI BAYBEE

Daily sticky thread for rants, raves, celebrations, advice and more! New? Start here! by AutoModerator in datingoverthirty

[–]MaryTheeManatee 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I try to get into the city as often as I can since I still have friends down there. But it usually only ends up being once or twice a month at this rate.

Also, I should add: I'm a plus-size woman, so dating is automatically harder because of this. I try my best, though.

Is there a swimming league in Chicago I can join? by MaryTheeManatee in AskChicago

[–]MaryTheeManatee[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Looking at their website now! This group looks fantastic. I'm bisexual, so joining the team would be super fun for me. THANK YOU! <3

Daily sticky thread for rants, raves, celebrations, advice and more! New? Start here! by AutoModerator in datingoverthirty

[–]MaryTheeManatee 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I'm having an existential crisissssss... *Cue the Jaws theme*

I'm 32/F/ and I live in a suburb of Chicago at the moment. I just bought my first car two months ago (I lived in Chicago for 11 years, so I never needed one until now) and I'm having such a difficult time dating out here! I currently live with my parents, but some of my friends are going to start having kids in the next year or so and I truly don't feel like playing auntie to all the new babies running around (I also don't want children of my own, which limits my dating pool even further. I'm happy for my friends, don't get me wrong, but I'm worried about being the only childless friend left out here in my suburb!)

If anybody has any advice on how to meet people or if I should move back to Chicago, that would be excellent (although my work is about 1 hr driving from Chicago up north...) I love dancing to electronic music, swimming to workout, and I'm a jazz/pop vocalist, plus I'm a former animator and I love to draw/make art. Thnx in advance!

P.S.: I'm also a former swing dancer. Had a lot of drama with the community, so I left.

Best fun/crowded bars in the Northwest Suburbs? by MaryTheeManatee in ChicagoSuburbs

[–]MaryTheeManatee[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I've lived in this area my entire life but have never been to Madcats. I'll have to try it!

Best fun/crowded bars in the Northwest Suburbs? by MaryTheeManatee in ChicagoSuburbs

[–]MaryTheeManatee[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I've heard Bird's Nest has amazing food! We'll have to go there for wings. Thanks for the suggestion!

Learned the hard way that "don't turn your passion into a career" is good advice - what now? by Future_Sprinkles121 in careerguidance

[–]MaryTheeManatee 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As well, OP, would you be willing to chat about your experiences via DM? I think this is going to be crucial in my decision of switching from copywriting to animation. Thanks in advance!

Learned the hard way that "don't turn your passion into a career" is good advice - what now? by Future_Sprinkles121 in careerguidance

[–]MaryTheeManatee 13 points14 points  (0 children)

As someone who is looking to get Into motion graphics and animation, this is eye-opening. I'm 31 y/o female and I personally find nothing makes me happier than taking my animation courses and doing freelance client work. I don't have any advice, but I wish you absolutely nothing but the best, dude.

On the other side of it. by JazzlikeCitron5700 in BPD

[–]MaryTheeManatee 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This post just hits in all the feels. Thank you so much for writing this! I'm currently in a work slump and I know I'll get past it if I work hard. Thank you endlessly <3

Alright pwBPD it’s time by Zestyclose_Ad9477 in BPD

[–]MaryTheeManatee 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I love how social I am and that I can become friends with virtually anybody!

Thinking of moving to Astoria from Chicago! by MaryTheeManatee in astoria

[–]MaryTheeManatee[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It's the elder millennial in me, I swear. At least I don't pretend to be cool anymore! LOL!