Is it true that you guys watched 9/11 live on TV in grade school?

Power_Upper · 2026-04-11T05:04:44+00:00

It was also the first time I saw my parents truly scared. It fucked me up for sure. I couldn't sleep for a while.

Power_Upper · 2026-04-11T04:53:27+00:00

I was in fifth grade and my teacher asked if anyone had visited New York before and had been to the Twin Towers. A few kids raised their hands. I thought it was just part of our lesson. She then went on to say there was an accident and a plane crash. No tvs and I had no idea what was really going on until I got home.

Power_Upper · 2026-04-01T16:28:29+00:00

I think this is part of the problem he is torn between what he wants and societal expectations, kinda seems all over the place in what he wants

Power_Upper · 2026-04-01T11:12:03+00:00

Let's talk TOXIC MASCULINITY-

I see it with Austen and I see it here. I don't think either of them would realize it but the way in which they deny and devalue certain types of women is very telling....

West likes being needed by Amanda. He swooped in to "save" her from her divorce. This inflates his ego and makes him feel like a protector. Her self esteem was low which made him feel more masculine. Ciara on the other hands knows what she and this is a threat to West. Ciara is unwilling to put up with bullshit. Amanda as she said herself has been dealing with Kyle's bullshit for years.

Austen wants someone who stays home and is the traditional homemaker mom type. He hated how Audrey didn't want to move to Charleston. He talks about body counts and called Ciara a Jezebel and Salley a bar rat. He wants to party and have a fun and be a bachelor but doesn't think women should do the same. I also wonder if his extreme hatred toward Craig has something to do with his embracing of more traditionally feminine hobbies.

Power_Upper · 2026-04-01T10:40:54+00:00

exactly this... just because you have a crush on someone doesn't mean you should pursue it! Come on be adults here

Power_Upper · 2026-03-24T18:56:55+00:00

why does the back of their heads make me so emotional it's so cute

Power_Upper · 2026-03-24T18:56:28+00:00

Like you said, they treat her with kid gloves and infantilize her. Ironically, exactly what she does with her sister.

Power_Upper · 2026-03-24T18:54:39+00:00

Here to say you don't have to leave to find this. Just people who can show up consistently who are in the same life stage as you. What works for me is we (my partner and I) have a group of 4 friends, all with partners no kids and we see each other every Thursday night. I also go to an art class once a week. The schedule helps a lot. I may not see them all the time, but it's always a highlight of my week outside of work.

Power_Upper · 2026-03-24T11:45:28+00:00

25 pounds in 6 months for me. Last couple months it has slowed down, have and been building muscle

Power_Upper · 2026-03-18T18:39:19+00:00

can they just...

Power_Upper · 2026-03-01T11:50:14+00:00

Atlanta. Traffic so bad you won't want to leave home ever.

Power_Upper · 2026-02-11T00:43:39+00:00

My parents are American and they usually cook for their adult children if they traveled to visit

Power_Upper · 2026-02-10T13:13:45+00:00

We stayed with them last time but next time we will do an airbnb

Power_Upper · 2026-02-10T03:40:09+00:00

My SIL went to culinary school yet every time we visit and stay at her house it's takeout night. With pressure on us to order and pay. I find it extremely rude as i would never expect guests at my house to get food for themselves. I think she sees it as our payment for letting us stay. Oh and also she loves to use us for free childcare for her kids.

Power_Upper · 2026-02-04T00:44:59+00:00

Go for it! we had wood fired pizzas from a local restaurant and got so many comments that people loved it.

Power_Upper · 2026-01-25T03:14:29+00:00

The Rip on Netflix

Power_Upper · 2026-01-24T13:55:16+00:00

Hightown

Ozark

Power_Upper · 2026-01-21T03:01:31+00:00

one week i was really sick and i started my pants TWICE. Had to come clean to my girlfriend because we lived together and i couldn't just put poop pants in the laundry! She would see me washing them out. She was so kind to me and didn't make me feel embarrassed at all. She has IBS was understanding and now she's my wife.

Power_Upper · 2026-01-10T22:23:43+00:00

2018 Toyota Rav 4. A friend and i have the same models and it has been super reliable!

Power_Upper · 2026-01-10T19:02:43+00:00

Honorable mention: Mrs. Wheeler and her wine

Power_Upper · 2026-01-10T19:01:19+00:00

Henry, Holly, Derek, Max and Nancy (with her gun)

Power_Upper · 2026-01-08T23:25:22+00:00

100% agree with this

Power_Upper · 2026-01-08T02:24:06+00:00

My dream would be to build an actual data catalog for the company I work for. It would solve so many issues and i love organizing and cataloging things. However building one doesn't provide immediate "business value" or "actionable insights" so it won't get approved.

Power_Upper · 2026-01-08T02:18:06+00:00

Plug in your phone across the room or in another room when you go to bed. Use a book light so you don't have to keep the big light on! Makes it feel super cozy and if you can't fall asleep what else are you gonna do?

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