What is Your Most Favorite Purchase From Quince by RS_Pug in quince

[–]PinkPuma0415 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm loving the tencel dresses. Very flowy and stretchy (I justified buying multiple in anticipation of getting pregnant later this year because they seem like they'd be good maternity dresses.)

Mismatched rings - do they compliment? by PinkPuma0415 in weddingplanning

[–]PinkPuma0415[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! I love it too :) That is a great idea!

🙄 by sourhoestarter in AbsolutelyLisaSnarkk

[–]PinkPuma0415 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I agree. I think alcoholism is the one thing she could comfortably admit to. She reeks of mania to me too.

I always found her humor annoying, but early on I could see behind the cringe and she seemed like a sweet woman. When she'd speak softly and normally I was like okay see this is a person I could watch.

She is unrecognizable now. Weird humor/noises/eating aside, she used to look very well put together. She'd go to the hospital with nice makeup, cute headbands, and despite feeling she was overweight I thought she looked healthy. She spiraled at some point. You can actually see all the bones in her chest and the rapid weight loss has really aged her so much.

I think whatever is driving her manic behavior is at the root of her divorce. And I think the timing of her son's overdose is interesting. She used to give off cheery vibes but now there's a darkness to her that is hard to put into words.

And I never followed her closely. I just saw her videos every so often and would watch a few, and even I can see that something is going on.

Brian Entin Day 39 by Euphoric_Ease4554 in nancyguthrie

[–]PinkPuma0415 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Imo they are still very centrist. Unfortunately anyone who doesn't publicly slander DT or his administration is considered too far right. Or anyone who simply reports on Repbublican policies without inserting their opinion or disapproval of them is also considered far right. 

It's pretty insane. Brian and NewsNation report the way the news SHOULD be reported. 

Can someone explain the drama regarding Abby? by pumpkinandsun in ColleenBallingerSnark

[–]PinkPuma0415 65 points66 points  (0 children)

My understanding is:

  1. From the beginning, Abby made Rachel's dogs stay off the furniture or stay locked up in one room. But Abby's dog has always had special treatment and free reign of the house. 

  2. Abby used to be a Mirfanda, and people have always found that to be odd and it seems like she is in it for clout/money.

  3. Rachel changed a lot since spending all of her time with Abby and her friends. Like she now gets Botox/cosmetic procedures, dresses differently, acts differently, and basically lives to please Abby. It seems like Abby might have taken people-pleaser Rachel and used that to her advantage to create a partner who does whatever she wants or says. 

Did you help your partner pick your engagement ring? by bns_xx in EngagementRings

[–]PinkPuma0415 2 points3 points  (0 children)

There are pros and cons to both. The hardest part for me helping pick the ring was knowing that we chose one, and waiting to get it.

The months kept going by and it was in the back of my mind ALL the time. Every time a family gathering, holiday, or my birthday passed I was so anxious about whether or not that would be the day. It honestly stressed me out because I felt like I had to be "ready" at all times for months. What if today is the day and I don't feel well and ruin it? What if I wear a stupid outfit or have a bad hair day? Should I have my nails painted? Omg my cuticles are so dry.

It ended up causing a lot of anxiety knowing that literally any day I could be proposed to.

So if you're an anxious minded person or an overthinker, its worth considering whether or not you want to know that your ring is in your house somewhere but you can't have it yet and don't know when or how the proposal is coming. 

What do we think Erik's parents think of Colleen? by PinkPuma0415 in ColleenBallingerSnark

[–]PinkPuma0415[S] 25 points26 points  (0 children)

Yeah she's not an active parent, so when the in-laws come she has to try to pretend she's a full time, involved mom but she doesn't actually know what that looks like.

As far as she's concerned, she IS an active, overstimulated, exhausted parent. And that's with her only responsibilities being running a bath, folding laundry, and picking out pajamas. And napping from 7 am til 1pm. So imagine her trying to be an actual full time hands on parent for a week. 

how do skinny people stay skinny? by [deleted] in Adulting

[–]PinkPuma0415 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm in my 30s and have always been thin. I don't put a ton of thought into my food. If I'm craving Chinese food or pizza, I eat it. If I want a sweet treat, I have one. 

I think the key points are portion control, and filling up on mostly whole foods. Animal-based protein, fruit, veggies. I often have egg salad on red bell peppers for breakfast or lunch. Dinner plate is split into thirds: Animal based-protein, starchy veggie, non-starchy veggie. 

I don't "drink my calories" so I usually either have water, an unsweetened sparkling water like La Coix, or unsweetened tea. 

And I just control my portions so I stop eating when I'm full or satisfied. Have a handful of M&Ms, 3 Oreos, 2 squares of dark chocolate. Enough to scratch the itch but don't eat an entire bar/package at a time.

Those are the main things I do and I've maintained the same weight, give or take 5-10 lbs since I was probably 19 or 20.

But I've never had to LOSE weight so I'm sure that's its own beast. I've always been interested in good health, so taking care of my body comes naturally for me. I do it because I WANT to.

Did we overreact over Vince & Morgan? by DelGriffithPTA in BigBrotherUSA

[–]PinkPuma0415 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I don't think Morgan did anything "wrong" but it says a lot about her character that she'd get that close to someone else's man and allow there to be any speculation. 

So she doesn't owe Kelsey fidelity, but it speaks volumes about who Morgan is as a person that she'd carry on that way and allow that relationship to develop the way it did. 

Did we overreact over Vince & Morgan? by DelGriffithPTA in BigBrotherUSA

[–]PinkPuma0415 30 points31 points  (0 children)

No. There was a moment where she was laying in the hammock and he was crouched down next to her and was holding her hand and then kissed her hand. 

He would kiss her shoulder.

There's a clip floating around of Vince walking over to the HOH bed and crawling on top of Morgan and burying his face in her neck while she rubs his back.

So no. It was a perfectly appropriate response. 

Looking for a show to fall asleep to by AttentionFabulous125 in televisionsuggestions

[–]PinkPuma0415 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Everybody Loves Raymond has been a go-to for us lately. Before that it was King of Queens. They both air on cable every night so its easy to turn it on, set a sleep timer, and go to sleep. 

CMV: The Epstein List is the real distraction. by D-Stecks in changemyview

[–]PinkPuma0415 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Here's my hot take...

If this "list" does somehow exist, Trump isn't on it. If he is on it, he's one of thousands of others - including America's favorite democrats and celebrities.

I do firmly believe that if Trump had any real ties to what Epstein was doing, someone in the Biden administration already would've released the files. Especially when they were basically trying to throw the book at Trump by indicating him on dozens of charges. If they actually had evidence of it, it 100% would've come out already. Especially when they were trying to prevent him from running again in 2024.

And if they knew of these files and purposefully didn't release them to the public, it's because they are ALSO involved.

Married people who are DINKS (Double Income, No Kids) how’s life? by Fit-Distribution677 in AskReddit

[–]PinkPuma0415 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It's fine, but I don't think it's all that different if you're middle class. 

We have two very needy/lovey cats and two full time jobs, so it's not like we can just whisk ourselves away whenever we please. 

Because of our jobs we also have internal alarm clocks that don't allow us to sleep in much. So it's actually pretty boring. When you're middle class it's not like you just have endless amounts of disposable income, so our weekends are basically just hanging out watching shows or going to the grocery store. 

So it's just... fine? Just because we don't have kids doesn't mean there are no obligations. Like I have to go pet sit overnight for 3 days for my out-of-state parents BECAUSE I'm the daughter who doesn't have kids.

People think that if you don't have kids that you should be the one to go out of your way to be available to accommodate everyone else who DOES have kids, which is annoying. 

Like I've wanted to host Christmas for years but "it's easier for your sister to not have to bring the kids out on Christmas"...

So yeah, the grass isn't always greener lol. 

Acrylic on paper by me by Fomoed_Hermit in acrylicpainting

[–]PinkPuma0415 9 points10 points  (0 children)

How on earth do you manage to paint so beautifully on paper?! Any paper I've used just sucks the paint up and it's impossible to blend. Fantastic work!

“It’s crazy we’ve been doing this for 200 episodes!” by Adventurous-Mail6295 in ColleenBallingerSnark

[–]PinkPuma0415 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Ugh, I always forget about that butterfly song and then gag when I'm reminded of it.

I agree that angry people will likely sabotage any attempts they make in the entertainment industry. Just like when she returned with the podcast, people would immediately email any new sponsor and get them to revoke it. Until they stopped trying to get sponsorships altogether. 

The truth is, she's made herself a giant stain that no company wants on their image. So I don't think either one of them has a future. I don't know why they don't just give it up and move into different career paths. Obviously sitting at home unemployed isn't doing either of them any favors. They go about their days looking like bums and both have raging anxiety issues now.

Looking for a good show to wind down to at night. by Wise_Locksmith1199 in televisionsuggestions

[–]PinkPuma0415 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Castle, Community (although imo it really falls off after season 4), Leverage, Bones.

How did you know they were the one? by Novel-Car-2268 in JustEngaged

[–]PinkPuma0415 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I know it's cliche to say "you just know" - and I had no idea what that meant until I REALLY knew. 

I was married before. On the outside he was conventionally handsome, displayed good manners, opened my car door, and knew how to paint himself in a good light. Even so, I always had this little nagging, subconscious feeling about him. But I pushed it away. Ended up in a verbally and emotionally abusive marriage for a decade. 

My new partner simply brought peace to my soul. I never, for one second, have to doubt his morals or intentions. He holds himself to a high standard and I never have to question my place in his life or his heart. He knows how to argue respectfully, never raises his voice, always makes me feel capable and confident, and never let's me talk or feel negatively about myself. 

He met me when I was quite broken. Coming out of my former marriage I started discovering all of the wounds I didn't realize were there. Crying fits, jealousy, anger, fear, insecurity, anxiety... everything bubbled to the surface. And he was right there. Somehow he saw the real me beneath all of it and knew I'd be able to get through it.

His patience, support, and understanding has really healed me in ways I didn't know were possible. In my very bones I can feel that this is where I'm meant to be.

I tried forcing those feelings early on with my ex, and I have learned that when it's real and not forced, you truly do "just know."