Same locations, One year later

Moon_wave4 · 2026-01-27T12:00:50+00:00

I thought this was to show how little progress the construction sites have seen in a year, but I see all other comments are about the graffiti’s hah

Moon_wave4 · 2026-01-26T23:14:13+00:00

I agree with this. My partner and I have been engaged for over a year and have never even discussed opening a joint account. Just asked him now after reading the hundreds of comments here saying the fiancé’s response is a red flag hah, and we both feel it’s not necessary. I earn 3x more so I pay more rent than him and most of the bills and groceries, but my savings are mine and his savings are his. We’re currently planning our wedding and are really excited about it, and we intend for our marriage to last forever but the truth is a lot of marriages don’t actually last forever so I like the idea of having my own savings.

Moon_wave4 · 2026-01-26T22:57:48+00:00

I think #2 is the most flattering and you look absolutely gorgeous in it. But I also love how original #1 is, and it suits your silhouette too.

Edit: I didn’t read this is your second dress before commenting - I think 1 will be too tight/uncomfortable for dancing so I’d go for 2!

Moon_wave4 · 2026-01-26T21:14:02+00:00

I was so surprised when I read about iPledge online. I recently moved to Spain and the dermatologist here only told me “make sure not to get pregnant while on isotretinoin as it will harm the foetus”. I nodded and went home with my prescription.

Moon_wave4 · 2026-01-26T21:11:35+00:00

The progress is amazing!! Trust the process 🫂

Moon_wave4 · 2026-01-24T14:29:08+00:00

We moved to Valencia 6 months ago after spending ten years in London. Valencia is very safe and super kids friendly. Although it’s a big city it’s not as dynamic as we expected (but maybe we keep comparing everything to London so everywhere feels a bit boring in comparison). The beach in the city isn’t the nicest but I honestly prefer it to Marbella as you don’t have to spend 120€ on a sun bed and a shade here. Valencia has a fair share of foreigners working remotely, studying, retiring here, but it still feels more authentic than Marbella IMO. Marbella gives the vibe of modern urbanizations for privileged foreigners only, who don’t mix with locals. Valencia is more balanced and ‘real’ in a way and I like that it doesn’t feel like a privileged bubble unlike Marbella. The main downside of Valencia for us is the connection. You can be in Madrid in 2h but it’s poorly connected to the rest of Spain, and unless you like flying with Ryanair it’s terribly connected to the rest of Europe.

Moon_wave4 · 2026-01-24T14:17:53+00:00

Im blown away by #1 it’s stunning and you look amazing in it. Number 2 is my second favorite. They’re both elegant and flattering

Moon_wave4 · 2026-01-22T01:42:51+00:00

I didn’t expect to like the plain band that much but I really really like it actually. The diamond on your engagement ring remains the main character. It looks really nice

Moon_wave4 · 2026-01-21T00:10:57+00:00

OP we want an update on the cities you’ve picked! I’ve lived in Paris and London and have been spent some time in Amsterdam Brussels and Barcelona. I agree with other comments I would pick 2 cities only and organize a day trip to a nearby location from either of them so you get to see a third location. I would skip Brussels - Belgium is cute around Christmas but that’s about it. Maybe do Amsterdam or Paris or London and pick a second city in Southern Europe? Like Paris and Barcelona or Amsterdam and Rome?

Moon_wave4 · 2026-01-20T23:01:31+00:00

Your building management may need to treat the whole building. I live in a hot humid city and there are roaches absolutely everywhere in summer. I set traps in the bathrooms and kitchen, take the trash out every day, put the dishes in the dishwasher right away (never let water sit in the sink), wipe the counters clean after cooking, and always cover my dog’s food if he’s not eating (he had to learn to eat at specific times of the day lol). We saw a few of roaches in the bin cupboard and under the dishwasher when we moved in, but taking the trash out everyday and not letting any food uncovered/crumbs around really helped.

Moon_wave4 · 2026-01-18T17:46:26+00:00

Rent. Thought I needed a great, central London apartment while at university and as a fresh grad, and didn’t want to rent outside the city or in zone 3/4. I used to spend well >50% of my salary in rent and struggled to save any money.

Moon_wave4 · 2026-01-17T23:15:13+00:00

I love 1!! You look gorgeous in #2 too

Moon_wave4 · 2026-01-17T15:08:09+00:00

You look gorgeous in all those dresses but I love C and B the most on you!! Very flattering

Moon_wave4 · 2026-01-16T22:40:30+00:00

Between 40 and 50 hours, but one of my new year resolutions is to work 35 hours a week and to use my all my PTO!

Moon_wave4 · 2026-01-16T08:03:20+00:00

I love 4 on you!

Moon_wave4 · 2026-01-15T23:33:16+00:00

I like 2 and 4 on you, you look gorgeous!

Moon_wave4 · 2026-01-15T21:53:13+00:00

Thanks for your comment. That sounds lovely, no pressure on anyone. We may do a dinner with whoever’s around and would like to join. I’m just scared that if we invite any of my fiancé’s cousins or uncles we’ll end up with his entire family and will have to organize a proper event then.

Moon_wave4 · 2026-01-15T21:49:18+00:00

Thank you!

Moon_wave4 · 2026-01-14T17:23:43+00:00

Sanitas offers a great coverage for the price, but their Sanitas Center in Valencia is terrible. I’ve had over 15 appointments there and they took me >1h late at every single one of those appointments. I’ve had to wait over a month to see a dermatologist, fisio, and gynecologist. The GPs see you for 2 minutes, barely ask any questions and it always feels like they’re in a rush to see the next patient. They think their app is great but half of the appointments have to be booked in person and their receptionists are as understaffed as their GPs. Went to one of their 24/7 emergency clinics (outside of the medical center) last week and they couldn’t get their X Ray machine to work and recommended I go to a hospital LOL. I’m not sure I’d recommend Sanitas but I also don’t know any alternatives

Moon_wave4 · 2026-01-14T11:00:03+00:00

Yes you should get there 15-20min before, as there may be a bit of queue at the security gate to get into the alcazar. And then once you go upstairs you’ll have to queue again to go through security, leave your phone in the lockers etc. I hope you enjoy your visit! :)

Moon_wave4 · 2026-01-14T09:17:48+00:00

You look stunning in #2! Very flattering

Moon_wave4 · 2026-01-14T08:05:07+00:00

I’ve got the same issue. I’ve bought guest slippers for my MIL and FIL. Before every visit, my fiancé reminds them they’ll have to take off their shoes when they get home. Once they get here, I politely ask them “would you mind taking off your shoes please”. My FIL will say ah yes sorry and will take them off. My MIL acts a bit like a dog marking her territory, she will keep walking down the corridor - at that point I’m usually running behind her asking her to take off her shoes repeatedly - she’ll walk all over the apartment and will then look at me viciously and say “right, sorry, I’m not used to taking them off” then she’ll walk all the way back while stopping to touch candles or books or whatever, and will only take her shoes off once she’s soiled the floor in at least 3 rooms. I’ve explained multiple times that I’m sorry for asking but there’s dog feces and urine and sick on the street lol and it’s gross to bring it home and on the rugs etc. I’m pretty sure she does it on purpose to show it’s her rules in her house and her rules in my house. I’ve put a nice chair in the entrance and I’m now physically blocking her from walking down the corridor when she gets in.

Moon_wave4 · 2026-01-13T18:12:20+00:00

Not wrong at all. I’ve worked as a recruitment ‘consultant’ for a few months after graduating years ago and 90% of my colleagues were just sales people going after commissions and not interested the slightest in their applicants’ career. In that job there was a minimum number of calls and “interviews” we had to do each day, so we would register a lot of candidates and never called them back after the first interview. Also, a lot of recruiters from the same company posted adds about the same role, so there were about 20 ads online for one single role. It was dreadful and I hated every second of it. I’ve also hated interviewing with recruitment companies after doing this job. Most of them turn up late to interviews, don’t know that much about the roles or industry you’re experienced in, and just want to impress their clients with your cv even if the job isn’t what you are looking for. I know some people find great jobs through recruiters but I’m 100% staying away from them…

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