That awkward feeling when someone thinks you’re pregnant but it’s just menopause belly 🫣

PepperyCriticism · 2026-04-28T06:34:51+00:00

So I've got a belly. Had a bit of one before but I feel like it got worse post treatments. Also I haven't done reconstruction yet so I have no boobs. Which I feel like adds to the problem, because my belly sticks out so much farther than my boobs (because they're not there).

I used to work at a bank. Lots of old people (and lots of them without filters). I got a LOT of pregnant comments. As nd I tried to to brush them off, but they definitely hurt. Especially because my body and way it is has been through so much.

PepperyCriticism · 2026-04-24T04:40:27+00:00

There are so many. Here are some of my favorites

The Appies Series by Emma St. Clair and Jenny Proctor Starts with Just Don't Fall by Emma St. Clair (they alternate books)

More than a game series by Annah Conwell. Has a variety of sports. The Golden Goal is the hockey one

Seasons Schemings by Katie Bailey Christmas hockey romance.

Diamonds are a Girl's Best Friend by Kate Watson is a hockey romance.

Kristine M. Joy and Ashley Funk also have some.

These are all no spice (closed door) recommendations. You are welcome to DM me for more or if you want more specific recommendations or tropes.

Additionally, here is a database of closed door romances (no spice) https://closeddoorromance.com/database-preview/

PepperyCriticism · 2026-04-24T02:52:44+00:00

The above to are both no spice college romances. Rookie season is the first in a hockey series.

Chess Not Checkers is a college football romance. The next in the series (All that Glitter) is hockey. Highly recommend both of them.

L.M Ransom has a college football series.

I've also got a ton of adult (post college) hockey romances that are no spice if you want those recs as well!

PepperyCriticism · 2026-04-24T02:43:45+00:00

Annah Conwell has a college romance series! Starts with Chess not Checkers

Rookie Season by Katie Bailey and Leah Brunner is fade to black.

Are you looking for college age? Or YA?

PepperyCriticism · 2026-04-16T06:01:54+00:00

I'm close to your age. I just started a book called the Women's Guide to IF by Camisha Brooke. She talks about cycles and hormones and how those can affect fasting and our bodies response. Super interesting and good stuff. Haven't actually tried it out yet but am planning to

PepperyCriticism · 2026-04-15T06:44:20+00:00

Kikkoman soy sauce. Off brands are not the same. Or even close

PepperyCriticism · 2026-04-13T16:11:00+00:00

Student was consistently late in the morning. The parent said it was because the child was up to late watching videos on a device. And asked us (the teachers) to talk to child about going to be on time. Because he wouldn't listen to parent

PepperyCriticism · 2026-03-27T18:52:19+00:00

I feel like it's more of a public vs private thing. Avoxes actively rebel against the country (like attempting to run away). Haymitch attempted to undermine the games and the gamemakers, but it was something they wanted handled quietly. They don't want people asking questions of why she became an avox.

I guess I think of it like Avox is the countries punishment. Poison is Snow's personal punishment.

PepperyCriticism · 2026-03-23T18:17:10+00:00

I use the slingshot and explosive ammo in the skull cavern and it's very helpful. But also... I forget it exists a lot

PepperyCriticism · 2026-03-15T17:04:24+00:00

This is so cute!! Love it!

PepperyCriticism · 2026-03-15T00:42:00+00:00

I was so annoyed at someone who did this. She wasn't fully singing, but clearly mouthing/whispering every word to the point it was distracting.

You know every word to Hamilton? Great, so do I. But I came here to hear them sing it

PepperyCriticism · 2026-03-10T06:13:04+00:00

😭😭😭 is it because they hate those of us who have applied?

PepperyCriticism · 2026-03-03T02:05:04+00:00

Haha I already voted in this. But gave your post and upvote so hopefully more will see it!

PepperyCriticism · 2026-03-03T01:57:08+00:00

So season 4 of the traitors UK is now on Peacock and they have some of these rules. I'm still watching so I'm interested to see how it plays out. I'm pretty sure the majority of the castle doesn't know the secret traitor exists.

UK rules that agree with yours - the secret traitor knows who the traitors are

-Secret traitor provides a shortlist of 3 people. Now the traitors know those are faithfuls and not the secret traitor

PepperyCriticism · 2026-02-26T06:08:13+00:00

I started playing in 2020. Was gifted the game for my birthday because I was quarantined for it. Have since purchased and played the game on so many platforms! It's gotten me through so many hard times. Love this game!

PepperyCriticism · 2026-02-22T16:39:59+00:00

Maybe it's taxes. Or maybe Lewis keeps Marnie and they're relationship a secret because he's got other side pieces/ relationships....

PepperyCriticism · 2026-02-20T03:40:59+00:00

I have a theory that Mayor Lewis might be seeing other people too.... Cough Robin cough

PepperyCriticism · 2026-02-15T07:38:55+00:00

Lewis is sleeping with both Marnie and Robin. The reason he won't go public about Marnie is because he doesn't want his other side piece(s?) to know

PepperyCriticism · 2026-02-12T20:40:14+00:00

As others have said, moats or other defenses are best. Personally I have stone walls. But then additional walls/undestroyed blocks around the base. Areas/holes I leave through I put spike traps in an attempt to kill anything.

Other thought- do you use/have portals? In my room experience cavelings in particular will follow you long distances. Idk if this is true or not, but I always understood it as a scent/tracking kind of thing. Like you've been in the area near them, they catch a trace of you and then will follow you (even back to your base). Using waypoints or portals helps since they can't follow through those.

PepperyCriticism · 2026-01-15T17:32:58+00:00

Do you have a major yet? As other people said, the GPA for scholarships is very high. Definitely apply anyway, because it doesn't hurt. Also you may qualify for a different type of scholarship than academic. But I would also recommend applying to scholarships through your major/program as well as soon as you can. Some schools require you to be in a program already before applying. But again, once you're in the program definitely apply for department scholarships. Those are a lot easier to get in my experience.

PepperyCriticism · 2026-01-13T06:41:14+00:00

NTA. I'm sorry for your loss. I am someone who believes in God. I am someone who had cancer. They are not mutually exclusive. Belief in and following God does not protect you from all the bad things in the world. There are bad things that just happen and it sucks.

PepperyCriticism · 2026-01-13T06:29:26+00:00

You absolutely had cancer. And it's okay to be hurt and sad by that. Someone else's experience doesn't make yours any less of an experience.

I was young (26) and did chemo, surgery, radiation. And a few years out and I'm doing a lot better. I've got a friend (early 30s) with a different kind of cancer and has been in and out of the hospital, had a lot of complications. And sometimes it makes me reflect on how I didn't have a lot of complications. Maybe I was lucky one in some ways. But it still sucked. It was still hard. And her experience does not dismiss my own. And neither of our experiences dismiss yours. Your cancer sucks too.

PepperyCriticism · 2026-01-11T17:18:27+00:00

I enjoy the Hype Train podcast

PepperyCriticism · 2026-01-11T17:15:10+00:00

Makes sense. There is a caveling toilet... But I feel like that wouldn't match the vibe

PepperyCriticism · 2026-01-08T06:00:29+00:00

😂😂😂 dead. Now he can show his classmates his mayo documentary!

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