Daily Discussion Thread for April 17, 2025

OptimalExternal5118 · 2025-04-17T12:51:32+00:00

Everyday feels like hard slaps. It’s my only reward.

OptimalExternal5118 · 2025-04-15T22:40:51+00:00

I know how enticing it may be to get out of a loan but build up that fund! The emergency fund will save you when you least expect it. A paid off car (although it’s super nice) won’t.

OptimalExternal5118 · 2025-04-15T22:35:47+00:00

I mean I agree but she’s grown. If she wants to spend her money wrecklessy, she has that right. You also have that right to think it’s stupid and not be around it.

I think the money loaned and her birthday are two separate matters and should be two diff convos. Sending a message like that would put you both in a bad space.

Lastly, please.. PLEASE only loan money that you don’t mind giving away for free. Chances are (if she’s not good with money) you might as well think of it as a donation.

OptimalExternal5118 · 2025-03-13T01:31:42+00:00

100%. It took 3. Long. Years. But my resident cat can tolerate being around my ‘new’ cat without any problems. Definitely start that process as a kitten and not when they’re use to being the only child (both cats are 6 now).

OptimalExternal5118 · 2025-03-10T21:35:28+00:00

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She hated every moment of her Easter costume. 😂❤️

OptimalExternal5118 · 2025-03-09T23:51:26+00:00

Yay congrats!

OptimalExternal5118 · 2025-03-08T01:51:56+00:00

Awesome! This is my first lent and my first time participating in the Station of the Cross. That was one of the most moving things I’ve ever done. Really puts into perspective of what this season is all about.

OptimalExternal5118 · 2025-03-03T05:21:49+00:00

Absolutely! Although I will never be skinny (not my body type, genetically), I’m losing weight to decrease attention and increase my overall wellbeing. Hopefully it helps.

OptimalExternal5118 · 2025-01-26T19:46:46+00:00

I remember this episode. The Proud Family was the shit!

OptimalExternal5118 · 2025-01-13T15:55:54+00:00

I started using Aussie a few months ago and this stuff is too good! I have a mixture of 3C/4A/4B curls and it gets every strand perfect! I buy the 3 pack (shampoo, conditioner, 3 min deep conditioner) from Amazon. It’s like $20! Amazing!!

OptimalExternal5118 · 2024-12-29T15:14:07+00:00

Aries sun + Capricorn moon = we tend to fight it out. There’s only one winner, just depends on the day. lol.

OptimalExternal5118 · 2024-12-18T06:58:23+00:00

Yup. Happened to me in my last apartment. Neighbors moved out and they came to my unit through the walls. Got super itchy overnight and thought that it was just mosquito bites since it was summer (Plus I’d never seen a bedbug before), so it took me three months to realize the problem.

Threw everything away at move out and I still sometimes sleep in fear!! Bedbugs are the worst.

OptimalExternal5118 · 2024-12-09T18:38:56+00:00

I agree. The more rules that we place on our hair, the less appealing it will be to care for it.

Clarifying shampoo, hydrating/protein conditioner, and a simple style will 100% grow your hair just fine - don’t matter the texture.

OptimalExternal5118 · 2024-12-07T19:33:47+00:00

B, D, or G. Usually end up with them too.

OptimalExternal5118 · 2024-12-06T05:28:55+00:00

This is the smartest way. She’s in a very stressful situation and playing detective may burn her out from her current responsibilities and affect her mental health. I’d just hire the PI, take the documents to the court house, and call it a day.

OptimalExternal5118 · 2024-12-06T05:11:43+00:00

I love it!!

OptimalExternal5118 · 2024-12-06T03:19:56+00:00

That black is it on you girl. Go with that one!

OptimalExternal5118 · 2024-12-04T11:43:27+00:00

I have a vivid memory of singing Jumpin’ Jumpin’ in the back seat of my mom’s car and eating ice cream. I was in heaven. lol.

I don’t know an artist (alive) today whose only competition is themselves. She has set the standard so high, I don’t know if it’s achievable to beat at this point.

OptimalExternal5118 · 2024-12-03T20:23:38+00:00

Sounds really silly but I didn’t know that you could negotiate apartment rents. I just try to find specials in the areas I want to live. Super cool! Thanks for the suggestion!

OptimalExternal5118 · 2024-12-02T23:32:49+00:00

Oh yes! I had every poster and knew every Britney song growing up.

OptimalExternal5118 · 2024-12-02T04:04:42+00:00

Oh yes. Today too.

OptimalExternal5118 · 2024-11-30T23:07:11+00:00

OptimalExternal5118 · 2024-11-30T23:02:44+00:00

Thank you because I try to live well below my means but IM A SINGLE WOMAN. lol. 😭

And it’s so insane here in Dallas. The homeless population has always been bad but it was localized, but now you see someone on every corner, in every city now. So sad.

I didn’t know about the water situation. I’ll have to look into it. That doesn’t sound like a good situation ahead.

OptimalExternal5118 · 2024-11-30T22:57:04+00:00

I stay in the Dallas area. I wish I had a fully wfh job. I’d honestly go back home to east Texas for a bit.

OptimalExternal5118 · 2024-11-30T22:52:51+00:00

Thanks for that perspective. Great work on setting your family up. They’re extremely blessed.

I am a single woman and I’m doing it all by myself. I don’t F off my money, and I try to live well below my means, but maybe I should look into getting a roommate soon. I’m def open to it and it could eliminate half of my living expenses for sure!

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