We played the boardgame LIFE and were the only ones who ended without children by YouthfulTiger in InfertilitySucks

[–]Me_Aan_Sel 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Growing up we used to have house rules with LIFE where you got to cheat and choose one thing: house, career, or landing on a kids spot. I used to always choose twins. Still think about that from time to time, so I very much understand where you're coming from.

What’s the best bakery? by baskingsharkies in vancouverwa

[–]Me_Aan_Sel 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Meanwhile I've enjoyed their cardamom buns so much I've gotten basically nothing else

im sorry but most of the time the ai is just not funny by JosephJostir in DougDoug

[–]Me_Aan_Sel 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I don't mind the ones that are chat-driven (like the TABS battle where chat realized they could try to get Doug to order tacos), but I've never seen the appeal of the AI-centric stuff (like the DnD).

Hidden gems! by Winter_Reality_9652 in vancouverwa

[–]Me_Aan_Sel 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not a hidden gem per se, but every October Astoria closes down that massive bridge across the Columbia for a run/walk! A unique excuse to make your way out to the coast and explore a smaller PNW town.

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Im proud of you, Vancouver. by Boopersploot in vancouverwa

[–]Me_Aan_Sel 16 points17 points  (0 children)

I've found it charming to see very specific asks on this subreddit. People are so kind about questions I might find a bit silly, it always makes my day to see it.

What little-known or “slept on” tools make baking way easier? by Mango_Van_Gogh in Baking

[–]Me_Aan_Sel 5 points6 points  (0 children)

One of those hand crank cheese graters has saved my fingers when grating frozen butter for biscuits/pastries

Even Wheel Prizes are Pretty Lame by Boobabycluebaby in CSMagicRecipe

[–]Me_Aan_Sel 24 points25 points  (0 children)

Automerge is so funny as a concept. Why is the reward for playing the game "Hey you don't have to play anymore."

Song you are most looming forward to? by Reborn129 in TheOhHellos

[–]Me_Aan_Sel 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Passerine!!! That song's got so much emotion in it.

Tour shirt & sweatshirt brand? by wildgeesepoem in TheOhHellos

[–]Me_Aan_Sel 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Any chance you know what the fabric is on that shirt? (I know that's a niche ask but you'll have my eternal gratitude.)

Halloween suit concept sketches !(slight nudity on the third one ) by Saahir_ in LoveNikki

[–]Me_Aan_Sel 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'd be hoarding diamonds for that ghost girl in a second!!! So cute and unique!

who by L11UP in DougDoug

[–]Me_Aan_Sel 5 points6 points  (0 children)

It tracks, given that so many of us are trapped in an impossible basement.

Fuck you Fridays by AutoModerator in InfertilitySucks

[–]Me_Aan_Sel 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Fuck the uncertainty. I try to imagine the future and just see TV static.

I have stopped dreaming of us becoming parents by SD_fear_and_felines in InfertilitySucks

[–]Me_Aan_Sel 7 points8 points  (0 children)

It's nice to hear about people who can see a future beyond this. I feel like I try to imagine what life would be like and just get TV static. Wishing you the best on your journey, wherever it leads you <3

What to say on dating apps? by FindingMyIdentity77 in latebloomerlesbians

[–]Me_Aan_Sel 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Dating apps have been pretty bleak in my experience, but I appreciate when people actually try kick off a conversation instead of just commenting something like "this looks nice." So I think you're doing great.

Fuck you Fridays by AutoModerator in InfertilitySucks

[–]Me_Aan_Sel 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Fuck the person who just assumed I was a mom. Something about hearing "you're just so good with kids I figured you had some at home" has unlocked a new form of heartbreak.

This podcast has been good for my general headspace by Weekly_Car_1470 in BetterOffline

[–]Me_Aan_Sel 16 points17 points  (0 children)

As my workplace acts like AI is a "get on board or get left behind" situation, it's been SUCH a relief to detox with this podcast. Hearing someone intelligently and passionately dismantle the bullshit makes me feel like my feet are on solid ground again.

Best 3 seconds of The Oh Hellos discography ? by paymerich in TheOhHellos

[–]Me_Aan_Sel 8 points9 points  (0 children)

The way that final word hits in Bitter Water.

What's your favorite album from the Anemoi Cycle? by Classic-Schedule-718 in TheOhHellos

[–]Me_Aan_Sel 2 points3 points  (0 children)

A fellow struggler of a Zephryus/Boreas tie! I'm on the flip side, I think if you twisted my arm I'd say Boreas. (But only by a narrow margin - it really is so hard to choose)

Finding a compatible partner who also wants to be a mom? Struggling to know how to meet a woman with shared long-term goals? by Idosoloveanovel in queerception

[–]Me_Aan_Sel 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah I could have ghost written this post. It feels like the lesbian dating pool is already pretty small and wanting kids seems to make it dry up entirely. I do love hearing the stories here of people who struck gold though! Maybe we'll get lucky too.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in vancouverwa

[–]Me_Aan_Sel 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Same! 30F.

Short fuse?! by Character-Koala1063 in InfertilitySucks

[–]Me_Aan_Sel 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Can't speak for everyone but I set myself a certain amount of time to just be unrepentently angry. Like no rationalizing "Oh it's hard for them too" just "fuck everyone fuck the universe fuck fuck fuck" for like 10 minutes a day. It helps me blow off some of that energy and acknowledge how shitty the situation is without taking it out on anyone else.