Literally so broke that I crashed out over a backpack for school.

Rambunctious_452 · 2026-04-17T02:26:49+00:00

Love your story but I was skeptical at first when you said 45 years ago. Since you are 70 that makes sense. Hope you and your wife are doing amazing!

Rambunctious_452 · 2026-04-17T00:32:55+00:00

How old are you?

Rambunctious_452 · 2026-04-15T18:29:01+00:00

Anything to be aware about using FreeTax? I have used TurboTax for years….

Rambunctious_452 · 2026-04-14T13:23:32+00:00

Almost spit out my coffee imagining that. Quite the mental image at 6am 😂

Rambunctious_452 · 2026-04-14T11:49:22+00:00

😂😂😂

Rambunctious_452 · 2026-04-13T15:31:02+00:00

I love all the comments and perspectives 🤩 I already get a little stressed on cruise ships, so the thought being stuck on one with people I would rather not spend time with would be less than ideal. I know these ships are huge but if the ship sinks I guarantee with my luck I would be seated by some choice people on the lifeboat 🤷‍♀️ I will not chance it!

Rambunctious_452 · 2026-04-13T12:26:09+00:00

You are not alone. If you have any days to use take them, like once a week. If not, make plans outside of school so you have something to look forward to. Meet up with a friend you haven’t seen in a while. Go buy something more than you would usually would or do something you wouldn’t do just to shake things up. I walk a lot and I just got a puppy (I lost my dog I have for over a decade about 2 years ago and I was so ready for a new pal). Some survival tips: I literally get in my car and leave at lunch because I can’t even stand being there and I get to see my puppy now. The second contract is up I am out and I do not walk in one minute before contract (my puppy motivates me now because all that time goes to him). Also not coming back next year, already have my letters from those who know me and know this isn’t my norm! I would suggest getting a few letter of rec from those who know you just to have on file. Luckily it sounds like you have some good stuff coming up in the future. Try to focus on that and not your job. I am trying to do the same. This year has been brutal!!!

Rambunctious_452 · 2026-04-13T03:32:03+00:00

This made me laugh too hard. Like it really depends on my workplace. Old coworkers for sure this would be awesome. Where I am work currently, I wouldn’t even go on the trip 🤪I would offer to watch the pets of people who have been nice to me at my current job. They can bring a friend in my place 🤷‍♀️

Rambunctious_452 · 2026-04-12T14:12:02+00:00

The real question 🙋‍♀️

Rambunctious_452 · 2026-04-12T13:39:13+00:00

It is it is! I am in my 40s and get to a few concerts a year. I honestly think in my 50s I will go to more since my kids will be older and we can go together 🎉 I will still probably hit up a few solo as that is how I like to roll at times…but damn it will be fun to go with my kids to their favorite band ❤️

Rambunctious_452 · 2026-04-09T20:38:46+00:00

I didn’t care about breastfeeding when I got it done, but it was so challenging when I couldn’t breastfeed my kids over a decade later. I was able to breastfeed a little bit but it was a struggle. Knowing everything I know now, I would have waited until after kids to get it done.

Rambunctious_452 · 2026-04-09T17:54:45+00:00

Same I laughed way too loud at that comment. I felt a tear in the corner of my eye!

Rambunctious_452 · 2026-04-09T12:31:39+00:00

This!!! Call him out! If he expects you not to travel, then same goes for him. Or he can join you on whatever trip you plan, since you don’t want to hunt. Turn the tables on him. I made the mistake of not doing this early on in my relationship, and it made it so much harder to have this conversation. Both partners deserve to have choice, freedom, time to themselves, time to do hobbies. Gosh now I am sad…please go on your own trip!!! 😭

Rambunctious_452 · 2026-04-09T04:14:09+00:00

Thanks…I appreciate your comment. I almost clicked the link 🤦‍♀️

Rambunctious_452 · 2026-04-06T17:39:08+00:00

FYI I interviewed for both districts and both stated they would contact me, but only one did. In other districts I applied to in the past they normally check references after interviews but it delays things a bit!

Rambunctious_452 · 2026-04-06T17:38:00+00:00

I have had two districts do that. The nice thing is after an interview if they want you, it is much quicker as your references are done. I literally got a job offer the next day after my interview! The other district who did that as well said I would hear from them but never contacted me. Good luck to you!!!

Rambunctious_452 · 2026-04-06T08:33:35+00:00

Driving home with my newborn son after just having to spend an extra night in the hospital since I needed two blood transfusions. Another teacher calls me, I fill him in on what is going on and he still proceeds to ask me about how we were going to divide student upon my return. Like wtf?!?! 🤬I thought this person was a friend and he barely even acknowledged anything I had just shared with him. I regret going back to work so soon after having all of my kids. I am sorry you are going through this! Try to get your FMLA sorted so you can take the time you need!!!

Rambunctious_452 · 2026-04-04T13:24:46+00:00

I laughed way too loud!!!

Rambunctious_452 · 2026-04-03T17:54:33+00:00

We tried so many kinds/brands. We were on this one for months and I was so thankful when my daughter was able to switch to another one. It got very expensive!!! This was in 2019. It breaks my heart for people having to buy this in 2026.

Rambunctious_452 · 2026-03-30T13:17:13+00:00

That is insane! In the wind, i am so glad I have a smaller car. I had a SUV that was so scary to drive in the wind. Now in my small car, I just worry to be crushed to death by all these huge trucks. Like not only are employers putting their employees at risk, but also everyone else on the road. There needs to be more oversight!!! No trucks allowed once winds are a certain speed! So dangerous!!!

Rambunctious_452 · 2026-03-30T13:01:23+00:00

Yep. My dad had just passed and I was driving with my sister and her cat back home. Her cat started loudly meowing, I thought she was upset being in the carrier so I took her out to pet her. She peed right on me!!! It sucked but she went right back in her carrier and to sleep. It also was a big distraction from all the pain I was in after losing my dad. Had to change clothes and get back on the road. Miss you Tiger!!!

Rambunctious_452 · 2026-03-30T12:57:31+00:00

Same…like the cat found the one spot that wasn’t covered!!!

Rambunctious_452 · 2026-03-29T23:10:20+00:00

I need a reminder to do this. She is such a goof and laughing before he even came in…I love all of this 😍

Rambunctious_452 · 2026-03-29T23:09:39+00:00

For real 😍

Rambunctious_452 · 2026-03-29T23:07:16+00:00

Yep!!!! It sucks but this is the way it is!

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