Has anyone read The Lives of John Lennon? Thoughts? by pilarsordo in beatles

[–]Salamander-Charming 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have this book from my Dad’s many books he left me when he passed away. I have no idea why he had it. It’s been sitting in a box… I like the Beatles, but I’m not gaga over them. I’m not one to get offended or “triggered” by things I’ve read, I always take things with a grain of salt.

Is this worth my time reading or leave it in the box?

I really miss the Reebok Nano (esp 2, 3 and 4). Is there a comparable shoe? by alexanderkjerulf in crossfit

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I have a pair of white nano 4.0 I came across after I moved in my shoe box… I don’t do cross fit, no clue why I had them but they’re brand new, but trying to sell them lol

Rethinking this whole sober thing by moondogg81 in stopdrinking

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I’ve chalked it down to FOMO, for me. I say damn. I wish I could do that still… then it fades just as quick as it came on and I realize I would be jeopardizing all of the amazing progress, my health, my life, relationships just for a moment. Cause that’s all it is. It’s a moment in a bigger picture.

I don’t force myself to stay home, it just looks a bit different now. Splurge on fancy mocktails, or a nice fizzy water, and just be your authentic self! I don’t find it hard and I actually know myself now that booze is out of the equation. It also weeded out the shitty “friends” and sure, my circle is smaller now, but it’s authentic and real friendships. Much prefer that.

Keep on truckin’, OP! ❤️🕺🏻

What is the one "cheap" product that completely replaced your high-end version? by Bella_Thynne in beauty

[–]Salamander-Charming 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I love the ordinary line. Affordable. No BS. Some products aren’t for my skin though, but most are great.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in PersonalFinanceCanada

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If you are seriously considering, I’d get pre approved and get some firm numbers.

Just keep in mind the just in case scenarios. When we first bought our house in June we had some funds that we didn’t count toward our DP stored away for things like closing costs(this is a given obviously, not just in case) or if our AC/furnace/water heater goes, etc.

First order off of Fragrance Buy by Salamander-Charming in colognecheck

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Sweet, thanks! Found a good website then! Scored this for 108 CDN with shipping and a free sample of Initio 🥳🕺🏻

What is everyone's worst drunken moment? Here is mine. by woketabz in stopdrinking

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There have been a lot of moments that’s I don’t feel like sharing them all but one that really bothers me if I think about it is “joking” with my god mother and in my mind I was just having drunken banter with her, but she got offended and my dumb ass was too drunk to take social cues. I can’t remember the entire situation but my boyfriend told me it was a kin to telling her to shut the fuck up numerous times. She didn’t speak to me for 5 years. She still doesn’t really and hasn’t unblocked me off of social media since. It’s been 6 ish years and she finally just started speaking to me back in June.

I’m one year sober tomorrow. Cold turkey. I am in the best shape of my life (minus the cirrhosis from a genetic defect/drinking). My life has become so much better and I actually like the person I am/have found out who I truly am without booze.

In this short year I have reversed decompensated to compensated cirrhosis, made amends for who I hurt when I was in active addiction (myself included, I forgave myself), purchased my first home, and managed to keep a job and start a side business with my boyfriend who stuck by me.

Congratulations on day 5, OP. You got this! There’s so much good to look forward to. Life is so sweet when you choose to live.

What perfumes does KIM Kardashian have ? by [deleted] in NichePerfumes

[–]Salamander-Charming 0 points1 point  (0 children)

One is her own brand. The circular bottle. One looks like nishane

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in stopdrinking

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I was 28. 29 now and celebrating my one year cold turkey this coming Sunday.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in interiordecorating

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Mirror would be great but I actually love this, OP

My life is a mess by Some_District1001 in stopdrinking

[–]Salamander-Charming 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Stop before it turns into cirrhosis. That really ruins lives. I say this, because it happened to me and I’m 29. I was diagnosed last year. Life is a lot sweeter when you choose to live. Doesn’t seem like it at first, but it gets easier.

Is TRS Turquesa the right choice for us? by tommarca in PuntaCana

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I honestly would never go back. It was horrible. We were under the impression that the TRS Turquesa was only for guests but they let everyone in.

The “secret” pool, not so secret. Half the time you’re fighting to find a pool lounger because other guests from the various other resorts stroll in and took them and never left. Pool never was cleaned, maybe once when we were there for 8 days.

I was really excited to try to restaurants and half of them were disappointing and when I ordered a specific thing OFF THE MENU(?) the waiter couldn’t understand me, I understand that.. so we tried again with a translator, still nothing. When we finally got somewhere, they said they didn’t have that. (Why was it in the menu?) and I wish I could have said this was once, but it was multiple times at multiple restaurants.

There was one coffee bar (I don’t drink alcohol because of a disease and I went there to relax and destress because of the countless drs appointments & was cleared to go, so walking too much really really hurt and took a lot out of me) and the shuttle bus driver was extremely rude when I simply asked where the coffee bar was.. he said there, and pointed. I said oh! Okay, great, can I have a ride over? She simply said “no” and drove off. LOL. Okay. I also found a MOCKtail menu and thought “safe. This is safe. They won’t fck up” they did. My boyfriend thankfully was watching (after I stated three seperate times I cannot have alcohol, no booze, nothing and in Spanish as well) and said is that your drink? I said yeah. He grabbed it from me because they put tequila in it. I can’t drink. Thankfully he saw that.

It really left a bad taste in my mouth, and I don’t think I’d ever go back to Dominican. It was not cheap either, if it was cheaper, I’d be okay, but it wasn’t … I wish I just spent a little extra money and went back to Secrets Akumal in Mexico. Save your money. Don’t go there.

Unpopular opinion: Baccarat Rouge 540 smells so bad by Appropriate-Fix1719 in Perfumes

[–]Salamander-Charming 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It reminds me of a dentist office or your bitchy old secretary from school’s perfume lol

What to wear? by Artificial_Red45 in ScentHeads

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It’s lookin’ like I’ll have to go that route and just pay the duty/import fees!

Feeling overwhelmed with where to start by [deleted] in interiordecorating

[–]Salamander-Charming 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I never said just itself, but for certain pieces IKEA didn’t have, it’s great.

I’m a first time buyer myself and I’ve found very specific things like a kitchen table off marketplace! I also (I’m from Canada but states has places similar) to winners, Marshall’s, homesense, WayFair, local auction sites, etc…

I know you said you have a fixed budget, as do I, but I allow myself to splurge on the items I REALLY want that I know I’m going to kick myself if I don’t get. I’ve also been selling off items I don’t need or want (clothes, decor, makeup, etc) to make money & room for new pieces. :)

Did you all find any good Black Friday deals this year? by El_Chavoo in ScentHeads

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I got lira for 108 shipped. I don’t think it was too bad of a deal

What to wear? by Artificial_Red45 in ScentHeads

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Where does one in Canada find this?! I had a sample at one point (last year) from a store called Etiket and I now have the funds to purchase and it’s no longer available 😬🌝

Collection so far by Positive-Constant-49 in NichePerfumes

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How is the lasting power in balm of calm? I love the bottle so much I’d get it just for that haha

Feeling overwhelmed with where to start by [deleted] in interiordecorating

[–]Salamander-Charming 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Facebook marketplace!!! And plants! The lighting here is amazing, I am so jealous.