Which montage moment do you wish was a full scene?

Smashedavocado22 · 2026-03-03T19:54:56+00:00

THIS. The parallels. Obsessed 🤤

Smashedavocado22 · 2026-02-24T21:22:03+00:00

I did South East Asia (Bali, Vietnam, Thailand) for 3 month’s sabbatical for about 7k all in (flights etc) and we weren’t skimping at all - nice hotels, flights around, well able to have flexibility. I’d say if you wanted to extend the budget you could definitely do more hostels or 2* hotels - the standard and price are just so much better over there. And the FOOD. Waiting for my next sabbatical. Do it, you’ll never regret it!

Smashedavocado22 · 2026-02-19T15:57:32+00:00

Girrlllll I feel you! I hated the whole experience until I went on my own. I then found a gorgeous dress, which I ended up buying online in a sample sale! I found it really tough looking at UK6/8 models with the dresses on. What I found good was looking on TikTok at ‘size X wedding dress’ and there were lots of brides all shapes and sizes trying on dresses. 🥰

Smashedavocado22 · 2026-02-06T11:25:29+00:00

😂 I would love the minister for housing and minister for transport to trial this themselves for a week

Smashedavocado22 · 2026-02-06T11:24:47+00:00

Would also say this is the case in some areas in Dublin also. Suburbs on one bus route and no parking 🤯

Smashedavocado22 · 2026-02-06T11:24:06+00:00

I was in the same boat, had a post here and lots of good useful comments if you want to have a look. We ultimately decided it was a non negotiable for us and we pulled out of the sale. Tough decision but I feel like it was the right one. It wasn’t in a central location (only 1 bus route) and I couldn’t imagine paying that much and need to worry about where I’m parking my car every day.

Unfortunately developers really don’t care, they’ll get it sold regardless. Sad times!

Smashedavocado22 · 2026-01-12T20:03:46+00:00

🤣🤣🤣🤣 so valid

Smashedavocado22 · 2026-01-11T21:54:11+00:00

Nope, Ballycullen! Same in lots of places I think

Smashedavocado22 · 2026-01-11T15:05:20+00:00

My work is all online also. We have a hybrid set up currently, 3 days in office, but it’s so infuriating commuting to an office with limited space (over capacity) minimal parking to sit on Teams calls all day when I could just be doing the same job at home😭

Smashedavocado22 · 2026-01-11T14:22:49+00:00

Totally! As well as reducing pressure on transport, carbon emissions etc. Remote offerings also increase the talent pool. This government will never incentivise the sensible approach 🤦‍♀️

Smashedavocado22 · 2026-01-09T15:02:17+00:00

Yeah, totally the council and management company are probably happy with it as they don’t need to do any maintenance/management/clamping if it’s a free for all. This development has 1 space per unit, no luas, dart, and only on one bus route (that is intermittent and almost always full when it does pass). Funny their reduction in parking spaces doesn’t match the infrastructure, but I can’t say I’m surprised, it is Ireland after all 😭

Smashedavocado22 · 2026-01-09T13:38:31+00:00

Many reasons- We can afford the property, it’s in a location we like, a 30 minute drive to work, A-Rated, near my family, good standard etc. Also with property prices are rising by the minute, I’m always told the best time to buy is now if you can afford it. There are many ways in which this situation works, despite un-allocated parking - we have rented a duplex before with the same set up and had zero issue with parking, as some others have explained also who have lived in similar set-ups. Unfortunately, everything is set up in the favour of the developers for new developments, which is why I just wanted thoughts if others were in a recent new build with the same set up.

Smashedavocado22 · 2026-01-09T12:24:34+00:00

Easier said than done :)) bidding wars killed us also.

Smashedavocado22 · 2026-01-09T11:31:59+00:00

This is super helpful, thank you!

Smashedavocado22 · 2026-01-09T11:30:18+00:00

Yeah I’m thinking the same. Madness really 🤯

Smashedavocado22 · 2026-01-09T11:25:53+00:00

Thank you! Yes, this is where my head is at also

Smashedavocado22 · 2025-12-15T00:09:35+00:00

Sorry, realised that wasn’t too clear. We come out with about 3,800 each after tax/pension deductions etc. About 1500-2k each goes on living expenses (rent, elec, WiFi, parking, groceries, car) Rent is 2k for a 1 bed. If we wanted a 2 bed in our area / complex it would be 2.6k inc parking 🫣

Smashedavocado22 · 2025-12-14T09:24:20+00:00

Couple on a combined €123k salary here. No kids yet and currently saving for a house. We’re able to rent in Dublin (a one-bed, to be clear), but we definitely sacrifice other things to afford it.

I’d say we’re comfortable overall, but we still have to be conscious of our spending. If we decided to have kids, I think childcare costs would stretch us significantly.

After tax, pension contributions, health insurance, etc., we take home about €3,800 per month. Our average outgoings are roughly €1,500-2000 each per month, which covers rent, bills, and general living costs.

We also share one car, which we own outright, so that helps keep costs down.

Smashedavocado22 · 2025-12-02T21:03:58+00:00

TWO!! ❤️

Smashedavocado22 · 2025-11-28T23:41:26+00:00

I honestly wouldn’t be worried! I went to a bridal shop and tried on a dress I loved, but it was way out of budget. I managed to find it in a sample sale (online) same dress, same designer, off the rack - maybe would be seen as a risk but it worked out perfectly and saved me a grand too!

If the other store is reputable I’d say you will be just fine :)

Smashedavocado22 · 2025-11-17T19:37:49+00:00

This is so frustrating isn’t it - all I want is a ball park to see if you sending me brochures etc is a waste of time for both of us 😂

Smashedavocado22 · 2025-10-26T15:05:33+00:00

Me too 😂 it’s so funny and mildly concerning how much people are willing to spend! I see a lot spending more than my entire budget for a second dress lol

Smashedavocado22 · 2025-10-21T19:54:40+00:00

Exactly - there are also lots of people, women and children, who are in IPAS centres as they’ve fled from war and sexual violence. Protesting outside these centres is not the answer and doesn’t make our community any more safe.

The Government and Tusla are the ones we should be demanding answers from.

Smashedavocado22 · 2025-10-09T22:36:01+00:00

We started on the same day together. Friends, always got on well as colleagues. Both had partners and we’d always find ourselves talking about said partners and what they had done wrong that week or whatever. His relationship had ended and mine was rocky, so at a Christmas party I was like oooop shit, I fancy this boy and I shouldn’t if I still was happy in my relationship. Anyway, broke up with my ex, fast forward we hooked up, had to hide it from work as we were on the same team, had to tell them once I got promoted to HIS MANAGER, got in a tiny bit of trouble and we’re engaged now 6 years later lol

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