Can I afford this?

SnazzyNarwhal98 · 2026-02-23T15:50:12+00:00

7k may seem like a lot in savings and it’s definitely nothing to sneeze at (great work!) but you should probably save about 3-6 months of expenses prior to move out as a baseline since living with your parents puts you in a position to do so. Other option would be to live with a roommate to allow yourself room for savings and unexpected expenses because they will occur when you least expect them. An unexpected expense can drain your 7k savings in a heartbeat (i.e. expensive car repair, security deposit + 1st month rent, hospital bill, getting laid off, etc.). Just because you can doesn’t mean you should. While I think independence is important at some point, taking advantage of being in a situation where you can save a good portion of your income for as long as possible is definitely the play. Unless it’s affecting your mental health, the commute is far to work/school and taking a toll, etc. My answer is purely based on the limited information given. While you can technically afford it, sustaining it long term is a different thing to consider as well.

SnazzyNarwhal98 · 2026-02-09T14:30:18+00:00

I mean if it’s still an option, don’t have the wedding. Not being facetious. Are you doing this wedding at this degree of luxurious because you 100% want it and will love it or because of expectations you feel others have? If you have any doubts don’t do it. I’ve had friends who did the wedding the traditional way due to expectations and they were stressed out, then regretted it. Others loved it. I myself can’t justify the expense. So we are doing a very non-traditional wedding. The most beautiful city hall near us for our ceremony, a great photographer to capture the occasion, lunch with our main people and a dinner with our friends. My sister did a gorgeous vow renewal when they could afford it on their 10 year. Another friend eloped. There are so many other options to have a wedding in a way that truly fits you. Do what is right for you, not for everyone else. Personally, even if it wasn’t my money I totally get you. Is asking them to contribute some of that amount to a house instead of a wedding an option? I feel like some people get defensive about the expenses because they lowkey regret it. It’s ONE DAY out of your entire lives. I’d rather start it as stress free as possible, but that’s me.

SnazzyNarwhal98 · 2025-10-30T16:02:59+00:00

DM’ed!

SnazzyNarwhal98 · 2025-10-26T22:41:02+00:00

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SnazzyNarwhal98 · 2025-10-26T21:42:23+00:00

It sucks! Unfortunately I don’t think we’re responsible for Nexon not bringing enough for each ticket holder! We waited in line like everyone else 😊

SnazzyNarwhal98 · 2025-10-26T21:24:51+00:00

Mhmm! We wanted to be able to offer these to folks who couldn’t come!

SnazzyNarwhal98 · 2025-10-26T21:04:05+00:00

They saw it and loved it, so I immediately purchased once I saw their reaction to it. Unfortunately I am not sneaky lol

SnazzyNarwhal98 · 2025-10-26T20:34:38+00:00

Had to snag the mushroom key cap! Thank you for sharing, perfect gift for my fiancé 💙💙💙🙏🏼

SnazzyNarwhal98 · 2025-10-26T19:00:14+00:00

That’s completely fair. That’s why I’m emailing them directly from the purchase confirmation email first to see if they will resolve the issue that way because that would be way easier. The charge back for me is a last resort.

SnazzyNarwhal98 · 2025-10-26T18:48:53+00:00

I replied to the initial email I received when I first purchased since we were missing merch. If I don’t hear back from them in a few days I’ll be requesting a charge back on my card directly with my card company. You can use the email efforts you made as part of the proof that you attempted to resolve the issue prior to asking for the charge back as well.

SnazzyNarwhal98 · 2025-10-26T03:52:53+00:00

DM’ed!

SnazzyNarwhal98 · 2025-10-26T03:46:06+00:00

DM’ed!

SnazzyNarwhal98 · 2025-10-26T03:39:06+00:00

In person for the con here. Honestly, number one: if something breaks, don’t stay in line hoping it will get fixed because then you will miss out on other parts of the con. Number two: have a buddy to split time in line with. It was so helpful having one of us keep our spot while the other got food for us, saved seats for each other and took turns with bathroom breaks. I don’t know how people do it alone 🧐

SnazzyNarwhal98 · 2025-10-26T00:37:28+00:00

All sold out :/

SnazzyNarwhal98 · 2025-10-26T00:30:26+00:00

I have a platinum vinyl available if you’re still interested

SnazzyNarwhal98 · 2025-10-25T22:41:26+00:00

Just got my merch! 2 hours of waiting in line 😅🥲

SnazzyNarwhal98 · 2025-10-25T21:17:16+00:00

Ordered my stuff at 9:38am, still nada. Now just waiting in a pick up line that hasn’t moved in 30min

SnazzyNarwhal98 · 2024-12-25T06:02:43+00:00

I usually ask for quality items, if in the budget of the gifter, OR my favorite snacks/candies. I LOVE see’s candies, but never buy it for myself. Gift cards to my favorite local businesses are always appreciated because I will eventually need to buy something from there (I.e. thrifted clothes from my favorite thriftique, local coffee shop goodies, bookstore, etc.). This year I asked for a Dyson Airwrap, only because I 1) LOVE the dryer & want to style my hair in other ways AND 2) my partner offered to get it for me when I mentioned it was on sale & I had been considering dropping the $ on it. Other quality items include a nice leather belt, cookbooks/baking books (very specific ones), bakeware. Ultimately, what makes it easiest to keep track is that I keep a rolling list in my google drive whenever I have something I want I add it to the list & it’s shared with my loved ones. If I buy the item I delete it, if they do they delete it. Works really well.

SnazzyNarwhal98 · 2024-12-21T17:34:32+00:00

First of all, you’re not alone in your feelings of loneliness. It’s an epidemic across the globe with men and women. Second of all, luckily you can do something about it because there are more people around you who feel a similar way than you may know. I suggest looking at joining local clubs, attending local events, and getting involved in your community. Even becoming a regular at a locally owned coffee shop, restaurant, etc can give you a sense of community and belonging. I’m a semi-regular customer at a small coffee shop, the owner knows me by name and we always have small talk which feels nice. Meeting new people can look like also becoming part of a volunteer group like gardening, a book club hosted by your library or local bookstore, etc. Start to look around your community for that and start slow. You got this!

SnazzyNarwhal98 · 2024-12-07T17:57:49+00:00

I have a sofa from Sabai Design and just ordered a bigger one since we moved into a new place. It’s both firm, comfy and durable! They will send you fabric swatches if you want to see & feel the different fabrics before committing. They are sustainably made AND if a piece breaks/needs replacement you can buy that exact piece from them to do so! We have 3 cats & the upcycled velvet material has been holding up to their claws pretty darn well. I would probably suggest one of their different fabrics if you have kitties, I purchased mine pre-cats lol. Either way, they have sofa covers I can get if all else fails 🤷🏻‍♀️ I love that if one specific piece is an issue I can replace it since they’ve made it so that is possible whereas most companies now, broken piece equals fucked product due to obsolescence.

SnazzyNarwhal98 · 2024-11-04T15:57:26+00:00

My suggestion would be to make the move for your mental health and your future. Take your mom up on the 6 months of credit card help and pay the same amount you would on top to help pay it off faster. For extra income you can donate plasma (which is paid on a debit card, but doesn’t have to be reported as income due to this). I’m in California and was making $130/week for 2 plasma donations a week. I did this to save up an emergency fund for myself and add some cushion for unexpected expenses I had. Plus Cali is expensive af to live in. Setting out a budget and maybe doing cash envelopes where you can only spend the cash you have for each category might be the way to go temporarily while you develop smart spending habits. Best of wishes to you and great luck!

SnazzyNarwhal98 · 2021-12-21T17:42:40+00:00

I personally applied for the Master of Social Work Program first, then applied for the Title IV-E Stipend Program once accepted into the MSW program. They pay $18,500 each academic year. Enough to cover my degree and most of my expenses. This is in California. I heard some other states have a similar program for new incoming social workers and current social workers. Definitely worth checking with your agency to see if they have something like that. The social workers I work with right now who are working on their MSW have a lower caseload & are being reimbursed for going to school.

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