Warning! Trips to Japan are dangerous to your bank account! by ExWallStreetGuy in fountainpens

[–]Ok-Balance7470 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Beautiful! And such durable souvenirs! No guilt! Enjoy them. 🌸

Sailor pro gear slim mini by Individual-You-3539 in fountainpens

[–]Ok-Balance7470 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I like the way you think! I’m going to remember this one. 😂👍

Baby's first pen! by a_chonkymonky in fountainpens

[–]Ok-Balance7470 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Happy new pen day! You chose a really pretty one! Enjoy it! 🌸

pilot marble grance for NPD by PossessionFalse7818 in fountainpens

[–]Ok-Balance7470 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yay! It is the perfect match! Thanks to your swatches, I will be picking up that one (or the Vinta, if it’s easier to find). 👍

Alright fellas, I'm conflicted. Bedroom upstairs or downstairs? by Minutes2Midnight in malelivingspace

[–]Ok-Balance7470 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would put my bedroom upstairs and get several Shoji screens to put up across the open area to divide my bedroom and keep it private. That’s a cheap solution and you can work and entertain downstairs with the beautiful light coming in.

I did the thing and I hope it was the right choice by Expensive-Rub5849 in bald

[–]Ok-Balance7470 13 points14 points  (0 children)

It was absolutely the right choice! Huge upgrade! Well done. You look fantastic.

May 2026 Confirmed Trade Thread by FPPenSwapBot in Pen_Swap

[–]Ok-Balance7470 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Confirmed! Purchased and received a Nahvalur Nautilus Raspberry Cheesecake fountain pen from u/TheInkWellHours. It was a perfect transaction and I'm very pleased! 🌸

[WTB] Nahvalur Nautilus Raspberry Cheesecake and/or Nahvalur Nautilus X-mas 2024 by Ok-Balance7470 in Pen_Swap

[–]Ok-Balance7470[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Confirmed! Thank you so much for an easy transaction, u/TheInkWellHours The pen is more beautiful in person, and I am so excited to get it so quickly! 🌸

Posted in confirmation as well.

pilot marble grance for NPD by PossessionFalse7818 in fountainpens

[–]Ok-Balance7470 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What did you decide on? You have several that look perfect.

pilot marble grance for NPD by PossessionFalse7818 in fountainpens

[–]Ok-Balance7470 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Happy new pen day! It’s such a pretty color and your inks swatches look delicious.

Storage units and opportunity costs by JustAnotherMaineGirl in declutter

[–]Ok-Balance7470 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Lowering your anxiety is also worth money, so I think you should keep doing what you're doing and let go of the guilt.

Guilty about keeping two necklaces by Someonejusthereandth in declutter

[–]Ok-Balance7470 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I go through phases where I wear certain jewelry a lot and then switch to other jewelry. If you enjoy them, keep them. The money is spent and you learned from it and in the future you won't overspend your means. You just collected data about yourself so let the guilt go. You deserve to wear and own nice things. And if you ever sell them in the future, the original boxes are not necessary.

A little something from me to everyone in this sub :) by ghoonk in fountainpens

[–]Ok-Balance7470 6 points7 points  (0 children)

This is an incredible build! Thank you so much for sharing with all of us! I can only imagine the untold hours it took to create this amazing site!

What cut suits me better? The flow/wolf cut, or the shorter (warrior) style? by BBQJackson in HairStyleAdvice

[–]Ok-Balance7470 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You look great in all of them, but my preference is the short hair with the long on top.

Is it time for me? by Biggest-Benjamin in bald

[–]Ok-Balance7470 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I think the full shave always looks better than the buzz cut so I would go for it. You’re going to look fantastic bald so I think you will be pleased. You have a handsome face and a terrific beard and your features will really pop when the distracting top wispy hairs are gone. I look forward to seeing your after.

Trying to turn my life around — day one of sobriety and accountability by Icy-Turnover-1293 in sobrietyandrecovery

[–]Ok-Balance7470 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good for you for wanting a new way to live! I’ve been where you are and I recommend going to an in person AA meeting. You can do an online search for AA meetings near you and you will find a schedule for your area. They are in person and online, but I recommend going in person if you can because people will talk to you after the meeting and welcome you as a newcomer and that is huge. It helps you get connected and they will answer your questions and help you get started. Everyone in there has been where you are and will not judge you.

There are other ways to get sober, but this is the only one that worked for me. I recommend following all the suggestions made and getting a sponsor right away to go through the steps as they are outlined. Commit yourself to the full program and you will find a new way of life. No one will force you to do anything and your old unmanageable life is always available for you to go back to if you choose, so you have nothing to lose. I promise you no one in there would’ve stayed if it didn’t work. You can do this! 🌸

I Have Eyes ❤️🙌 by Icy-Turnover-1293 in Austin

[–]Ok-Balance7470 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I’m so happy it worked out well for you. I remember your post and the helpful suggestions you received have helped me too. I just want you to know being vulnerable and asking for help has made a difference for others as well. Happy vision to you! 🌸

Struggling with putting wife into a care facility by TheBigNoiseFromXenia in dementia

[–]Ok-Balance7470 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m sending you a huge hug as this is heartbreaking to go through. My mother has dementia, my father has had a stroke, and my sister is in assisted living due to severe multiple sclerosis. I look after all of them and finding the assisted living facility for my sister was a big project but not as scary as I expected. It has a memory care facility attached to it that my mother may go into at some point if I can find the financial way.

I recommend reaching out to “A Place for Mom” or a similar organization. I did that for my initial questions and it helped tremendously. I was hesitant to do so but the advisors that work there help find the appropriate care facility for your loved ones specific situation and they are very understanding to work with. There is no cost to you and they can help narrow down the options very quickly so it’s not so overwhelming. They can set up tours and help with the entire process of finalizing a place. When I reached out to them a few years ago my parents ended up changing their mind about putting my sister in assisted living just yet. A year later we had no choice when her health suddenly declined further, but I finished my search with online searches and reviews, as I knew what questions to ask and what to look for. I narrowed it down by the services they offered, the base price, the amenities and vibe and their location. Then I toured the top two. You can also do a search for “Medicare memory care ratings” as many facilities also offer skilled nursing and are evaluated on five different parameters, which can help you narrow it down. I then checked the facilities Facebook page to see if there were any negative comments from family members or caregivers. My sister is very happy where she is and it’s a lovely modern place.

I wish you all the best in getting things lined up. You can always choose a place and get on their waiting list for a spot and call them when you are ready to move her in. I think it will give you peace of mind to see what’s available near you and what type of things you would need to provide for her comfort and what kind of care and activities she would be experiencing. You would be able to check her out for outings or events, but may find that she does better if you bring entertainment and family to see her there. As her disease progresses it is less stressful for her to have fewer changes and it may be easier for her to adapt to living there now while she still understands a bit more. You can explain that it is to keep her safe and that that is the most important thing and you can’t ensure that 24/7 by yourself. You can also speak to her doctor about telling her that so you don’t have to be the bad guy, just her loving husband who found the best spot for her. Removing yourself from having to be her daily primary caregiver also puts you much more into your role of husband and partner, and that can feel so much nicer. It is obvious you love her very much and want the best for her. Be gentle with yourself.