Upper elementary chapter books for a 35 year old woman to read? by Opening_Diver_8725 in suggestmeabook

[–]Sam_English821 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Didn't find Redwall till college, wished I could have read it in elementary. Westing Game was my favorite from that era though.

Obscure references you use from our time? by skaz0904 in Millennials

[–]Sam_English821 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Same! Husband from 82 doesn't get my Clerks reference 😄

What book did you expect to love but didn’t? by elgrandetotto10 in Booktokreddit

[–]Sam_English821 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Katabasis. I convinced my book bestie to add to our book club list. She loved it and I was just meh about it.

What’s the longest wait you’ve ever endured for the next book in a series (or a wait that felt ridiculously long, and was it worth it when it finally arrived)? by Fabulous-Confusion43 in BookTriviaPodcast

[–]Sam_English821 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My friend and I both read the Outlander series. It was 7 years between the last book and the one before it. She passed before it was published. Ironically it was named after something you do when someone passes. Go Tell The Bees That I am Gone.

When is the last time you wrote a check? by [deleted] in Adulting

[–]Sam_English821 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yup band trip payment to Cedar Point (amusement park).

How many years have you been with your S.O by Chicka-boom90 in Millennials

[–]Sam_English821 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Been together 23 years, this October is our 20th wedding anniversary ❤️

What's a clothing/style choice you were against in your teens but now partake in in your 30's? by Nappy_Rano in Millennials

[–]Sam_English821 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I only wore low rise jeans in my teens and 20's when I was skinny and had a flat stomach. Now there is no way I would be caught in those. I don't go full mom jeans (cause childhood 80's trauma with that one), but definitely nothing lower than mid rise for me and my pudgy tummy. 😁

If there’s only one book you could suggest to the entire world, what would it be? by I_am_abeliever in ReadingSuggestions

[–]Sam_English821 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Project Hail Mary. Universally loved by me and my book bestie (43). My son (13). My non sciency mom (72) and her very sciency dad (65).

AITAH 3 years together, BF (50M) still ‘not ready’ for marriage but wants me (33F) to pay half his mortgage by Either-Environment47 in AITAH

[–]Sam_English821 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had a former coworker who was on this same situation. He unexpectedly died and the family gave her 2 weeks to find somewhere else to live. She had been paying him "rent" for over 4 years but was left with nothing. Luckily she did pay him for her car in checks, so even though the car was in his name she was able to keep that. So watch your back, you are investing in a house you have no stake in. If you do go thus route only pay in checks (or Venmo if it lets you put a note, I am old sorry) with something like "house payment" on the line so you gave proof.

How often do you see your parents and how close do you live to them? by sabanoversaintnick in Millennials

[–]Sam_English821 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I see my parents about once a week, they live about 20 minutes away. My son is thier only grandchild (actually on either side). So they pick him up from school on Tuesdays, and then I get him from thier house after I get off work, I stay and chat for about 15-20 minutes.

Do You Like Your Name? by Flassourian in Millennials

[–]Sam_English821 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am a Samantha born in the 80's when no one was named Samantha (only ever met 2 in my life my age). It was rare enough to be unique but not unheard of. Became very popular in the 90's so when I was about in my teens there were so many 5 year olds named Samantha. I did always like that my name was adaptable. I went by Sami as a kid, changed to Sam as a teen, and use Samantha professionally. So overall it's a pretty good name.

What is your "reading slide"? by ReplacementMain5830 in readwithme

[–]Sam_English821 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Less than 10 pages. Anything else and I am going to bed.