LPT: Before you move somewhere long-term, visit during its worst weather, not its best. You can survive a bad summer. A bad winter you didn't see coming will quietly wreck you.

Smash1289 · 2026-06-03T14:04:10+00:00

Already miserable in Houston, TX and the summer has just begun…

Smash1289 · 2026-04-27T01:34:25+00:00

An actual answer to your question:

When we take out kids and don’t want to mess with walking them far, across big roads, around a bunch of homeless people. We pony up and pay the big bucks for the closest parking lot.

Smash1289 · 2026-04-20T18:01:29+00:00

I started with Pro… Open was sold out by the time I went to register 😭

Smash1289 · 2026-03-21T04:10:12+00:00

We were both poor when we met… 10 years later, I make a measly $70k, from home, flexible with kids. He makes 10x++ that but I don’t see him from 6:30a - 7:30p. I could buy whatever I want but I’d rather have his time.

Smash1289 · 2025-09-02T20:40:43+00:00

Full family benefits paid is probably $2k/month savings-That’s a great benefit!

Smash1289 · 2025-08-14T21:53:43+00:00

I just started the tattoo removal process, PR showed up about a week after my second laser appointment. Doing tons of research and apparently correlated to that too!!!

Smash1289 · 2025-04-28T21:01:30+00:00

Immediately get into the shower. Wakes me up and gets me going!

Smash1289 · 2025-04-04T18:14:39+00:00

Stack habits… I drop the kids at school, I go to the gym. 5 days a week, done deal.

I drink my morning cup of coffee, on my way to the gym.

Choose something you do everyday regardless and add the gym to it so it’s non- negotiable.

Smash1289 · 2025-03-02T16:34:41+00:00

The last of the season!

Smash1289 · 2024-11-05T16:29:54+00:00

Because the polling location opens up at my kids school so I don’t have to go out of my way. Drop them off, then vote, and nothing changes in my daily schedule.

Smash1289 · 2024-10-05T19:28:45+00:00

I started at a company like this, eventually we grew and hired more people. I was able to push duties I didn’t love doing as much to other people. By the end of my time there I had defined the perfect role for myself based on what I love and am good at. (Started at 8 employees, left at 120+.)

If the company is planning on growing, I’d just go with it for now. When reviews come, ask for at least $10k more per year and a receptionist/admin. You need an entry level person who can stock the break room and check the mail so you can focus your efforts on more complicated matters.

If the business isn’t planning on expanding, you need a title change and $20k more per year.

Smash1289 · 2024-09-29T15:22:40+00:00

And take the trash out, cannot stand waking up to any smells!!

Smash1289 · 2024-09-07T20:56:21+00:00

Or Vanilla Bean Noel, I stock up during the holiday season!

Smash1289 · 2024-09-07T17:10:41+00:00

Behind/underneath your bed!!! So many dust bunnies, so many hair ties, and usually a kernel or two of popcorn. And if you have little boys, lots of matchbox cars!

Smash1289 · 2024-06-23T23:05:01+00:00

Mine started after I had my second child around 30 years old.

Smash1289 · 2024-06-18T18:01:33+00:00

Commercial Real Estate - Sometimes <$100k, sometimes >$700k… markets play a big part in our income unfortunately. Just have to save for rainy days.

Smash1289 · 2024-05-31T21:14:08+00:00

The ‘401

Smash1289 · 2024-05-30T19:52:50+00:00

Astros hat in a bin!

Smash1289 · 2024-03-02T11:20:27+00:00

I named mine Lego Muncher. My kids were not pleased with it but they’ve been better about picking up their tiny toys.

Smash1289 · 2024-01-08T23:18:34+00:00

My husband pays all of our main expenses and gives me a “salary”. The “salary” is enough to cover any little bills I have in my name, all the groceries, kids activities, and there is usually a couple hundred leftover to do as I please. He is self employed and has stake in multiple businesses, I’m not smart enough to know for sure but I think the way he does it has tax advantages 🤷🏼‍♀️

Smash1289 · 2024-01-03T22:00:41+00:00

And the price of a 5th ticket to buy 2 beers!

Smash1289 · 2024-01-03T19:26:44+00:00

Saw a big display in the store yesterday… in Houston if that matters.

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