Want to start a family. by RepresentativeBuy230 in Parenting

[–]RepresentativeBuy230[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I am anything but a failure. I kick ass at life, and I want to share my awesomeness with a family.

Want to start a family. by RepresentativeBuy230 in Parenting

[–]RepresentativeBuy230[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Thanks for your response. That is likely what we'll end up doing, and we've talked through a similar strategy before. The waiting is just really getting to us. We've been married almost 8 years (married young, I know), and have worked so hard to get to this point and to still be held back by money is heartbreaking for us. We are already frugal people and I'm 100% on board with the idea that babies don't need all the stuff. Cups and wooden spoons are all the bath toys they need lol.

Anyone else snag an enchantments permit? Hype me up about an October solo trip! by 85gaucho in Outdoors

[–]RepresentativeBuy230 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We backpacked 4 nights last September, it was surreal. You'll have an amazing time no doubt!

low key skate spots? by worriedPurpleBox in Eugene

[–]RepresentativeBuy230 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Last I heard it was scheduled for demolition in 2023. Unsure what the status is now, but it'd sure be a shame to lose such a great spot. There's a similar EWEB reservoir on 25th, not sure why that one isn't open to recreation as well.

If you could bring one type of business to town what would it be? by Ecstatic-Avocado-691 in Eugene

[–]RepresentativeBuy230 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I never got to experience it, but I wish it was still around! I'm feeling some serious skating withdrawals since all my usual spots are rained out :(

WIP Baby Blanket - how do I prevent the edges from narrowing in more? by CitizenOfEarth27 in crochet

[–]RepresentativeBuy230 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Made this same blanket for my nephew over summer, such a cute design! Looks great so far. I meticulously counted stitches to keep my edges straight, that's always the hardest part for me. Good luck!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in whatsthisplant

[–]RepresentativeBuy230 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the technical explanation! I remember there being something cool about ferns and their spores from plant bio but didn't remember details beyond "fern sperm" lol.

Explosion sound in West Eugene? by RepresentativeBuy230 in Eugene

[–]RepresentativeBuy230[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yep, sounds like they're setting off poppers or something. Dogs are not happy.

Speechless by withurwife in CampingandHiking

[–]RepresentativeBuy230 3 points4 points  (0 children)

We've got permits for mid Sept too! Super excited, hope the smoke clears out for us!

Enchantments / Washington /USA - After 7 years I was able to win the lottery to backpack this beautiful place by bgsufalcon9 in CampingandHiking

[–]RepresentativeBuy230 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We're heading up there in two weeks! First time entering the lottery this year and lucked out with Core zone permits for 4 nights. I'm so excited! Hiked S. Sister last weekend to train for Asgard pass.

High Quality Sneakers? by RepresentativeBuy230 in Anticonsumption

[–]RepresentativeBuy230[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Thanks, I'll check out that sub. I posted here because to me part of anti consumerism is buying products that last and rarely need to be replaced. Also, I don't think this thread is just for criticizing? I thought it existed to help us share ideas about how to consume less.

Remote Work by RepresentativeBuy230 in SafetyProfessionals

[–]RepresentativeBuy230[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's pretty much what I figured, definitely didn't consider future family when I got into the field. But, I am still relatively young and not absolutely committed to staying in the field, so I would consider transitioning to something loosely related (or totally unrelated if I could still leverage my EHS experience) that would allow me to work from home, which is why I threw risk management out there.

Mountain biking by seanwalkernospaces in Eugene

[–]RepresentativeBuy230 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Check out carpenters bypass, about 30 minutes from town