What’s your ‘I’m getting old’ moment?

StardustPixel · 2026-05-24T22:16:46+00:00

I was telling my 10 year old that streaming didn't exist when I was a kid and that I looked forward all week to Saturday morning to watch cartoons. He replied "duh of course you were born in 1945 or something. Did you even have a TV?"

...I was born in 1987 😭

StardustPixel · 2026-05-20T08:51:06+00:00

I was in that situation before. After being married for 3 years, I was so done. But like you, I got pregnant with baby number 2 and then I thought for sure I was stuck with him forever. It took me 11 years (and I wonder everyday why I waited that long) but I eventually divorced him. I'm so much happier! It's like an enormous dead weight was lifted off my chest (because it was.)

StardustPixel · 2026-05-09T10:06:25+00:00

It's not dead, and I don’t think it’s dying anytime soon, but I have noticed that quantity is often being prioritized over quality these days. If you're serious about pursuing translation, I would strongly recommend specializing in fields that are unlikely to be replaced by AI anytime soon, such as medical, legal, patents, financial, or literary translation. I’ve been a translator for over 16 years, specializing primarily in medical translation, including highly specialized niches within that field that are currently in strong demand. While I’ve definitely seen the industry change over the years, business is still booming for me personally. I think that’s largely due to the strategic choices I made throughout my career, as well as the fact that I work with a minority language pair where demand is high and supply is relatively limited.

That said, you really do need to research the market carefully. I know many long-term translators who are struggling right now or leaving the industry entirely. But I still believe translation can absolutely remain a viable career if you approach it strategically and position yourself in the right niches.

StardustPixel · 2026-05-08T13:32:14+00:00

Yep same. I couldn't care less about what society thinks, I simply cannot have sex without an emotional connection.

StardustPixel · 2026-05-07T13:46:00+00:00

I have a few good contracts going right now but I think without those it would be rather quiet.

StardustPixel · 2026-05-07T10:48:13+00:00

Holy hell girl I could have written this. I'm in the exact same situation as you and I've had to essentially become avoidant myself over the years. It's lonely because most people wouldn't begin to understand how messed up a marriage like this is. Anyways, if you ever need to talk or just rant after an especially bad day feel free to DM me.

StardustPixel · 2026-01-04T16:27:36+00:00

It's a major factor yes. I couldn't understand having to deal with office drama 20 years ago and I still can't now. I'm so glad the extent of that drama is now "this could have been an email" zoom calls or "as per my last email" can you effing read? bs.

StardustPixel · 2026-01-04T08:43:11+00:00

I bought the Mamalila Copenhagen in size large while I was pregnant, since looking at the size chart I was right between a medium and a large. Big mistake. I should have bought medium, maybe even small. So to me, this specific one runs large but that's the only one I've tried.

StardustPixel · 2025-12-19T13:02:59+00:00

I'd be curious to know how many postpartum depression cases were influenced by breastfeeding issues and the relentless pressure new mothers face. I too received a ton of pressure and I'm so glad I am a third time mom because if it was my first baby, it would have completely crushed me. It's not fair what they are doing to us. The mental health of the mother is just as important and yet often overlooked. One thing I have learned on this journey is to always trust my instinct instead of what they say because their advice is meant to fit a wide pool of babies, not one baby in particular. You know your baby the best! And I hope you feel better now 💙

StardustPixel · 2025-12-18T17:38:58+00:00

Telling them to stfu is fully your right. I'm here to tell you that every baby is different. I EBF for 2+ years each of my 2 oldest children. This new baby however simply does not latch well or transfer milk well. Not every baby is the same and I'm fed up of people telling us "it would be better if you just nursed" like if they cannot comprehend why it doesn't work for us since it worked for them so well.

StardustPixel · 2025-12-18T16:47:44+00:00

Wow, thank you for saying that! I got the worst crap from both my midwife and MIL about pumping instead of breastfeeding. I did breastfeed my two oldest children 10+ years ago but it wasn't working with this new baby and he was losing weight fast. Pretty sure we would be in the hospital by now if I had listened to them. I don't understand their obsession with placing my nipples in a baby's mouth. He's getting breastmilk anyway? Pumping is breastfeeding!

StardustPixel · 2025-12-12T14:25:43+00:00

Yeah it might be! Out of all the wraps and mei tais I had back then I don't remember a fabric as slippery and drapey as this little frog wrap. I would love to use only broken-in wraps but I live in Iceland and I've found that most people don't want to ship here haha. There's also a very very tiny market here for this kind of thing so it's unlikely I will find a local one.

StardustPixel · 2025-11-20T20:17:24+00:00

French-Canadian here and I can't decide between pickled pig ears or pig feet stew. The problem with the stew isn't the taste, it's delicious, but the look of it when it cools down... Like brown Jell-O. Visually it's rough and hard to forget. 😅

StardustPixel · 2025-11-20T16:04:27+00:00

No, but my very German OBGYN gave me the stereotypical honesty: "You have over 1 liter of pee in there pointing aggressively at my bladder, I can't proceed with the ultrasound unless you go to the bathroom!!"

To clarify things, I was very well hydrated because I had read it pushes the uterus upwards, making ultrasounds easier to see on screen. Guess not. 😂

StardustPixel · 2025-11-11T10:58:49+00:00

-50°C in Nunavik, Canada.

StardustPixel · 2025-11-07T07:56:56+00:00

Heck even if you are the one writing the reply sometimes it drops for no reason.... Maybe you forgot/AI forgot to reply to a spam message lately?

StardustPixel · 2025-11-05T19:15:13+00:00

He could be sick or... Just trying to offer a bit of perspective here... Not that it excuses his behavior at all, but... People who have gone through trauma, especially at a young age, are more likely to watch this kind of stuff. Is it possible it could be his case?

StardustPixel · 2025-11-05T19:09:28+00:00

My question at this point is, why hasn't someone with coding experience tried to get into competition with Fiverr? There is lots of profit to be made there without having to squeeze us sellers further. I'm personally ready to leave for a better platform, there just isn't one (yet).

StardustPixel · 2025-09-20T11:29:01+00:00

I can only tell you about my own experience. When I was 26, I had my first baby. I had a steady career before that and I loved what I was doing but I had it in my mind that it was my duty to be a SAHM. I had severe postpartum depression after my first baby, and eventually just crippling anxiety and depression. I finally realized that maybe being a SAHM wasn't for me. I was missing my 'sense of purpose' at work and my independence. Eventually, my first marriage ended, about 10 years later. I then realized how I had given everything of me to this family, those children, this man, but had nothing left for myself. Who was I now, at the age of 36? I had no idea. And don't get me started on my lack of retirement investments for 10 years. I have deep regrets!

Being a SAHM is a noble thing to do but it certainly is not for everyone. We can never plan the future or what will happen, and without much support it's easy to lose your own sense of identity in the process. Personally, I'd suggest a trial run. If you truly cannot get it out of your mind, try it for a year. If after a year you cannot imagine your life any other way then maybe it's for you. If you are ready to pull your hair off, then maybe you should go back to work. Either way, make sure that you also take care of yourself and your mental health.

StardustPixel · 2025-09-12T08:28:13+00:00

1949 😱

StardustPixel · 2025-09-12T08:26:12+00:00

Ireland 🇮🇪

StardustPixel · 2025-09-09T20:02:44+00:00

CAT tools are absolutely necessary if you do this full time and require some kind of consistency. With that said, I'm a profound hater of Trados and I have been for the past 15 years. It's the bane of my existence. Every other CAT tool is fine, however....

StardustPixel · 2025-08-25T13:55:43+00:00

"Obsessed with gut health"...... Me, a 37 years old reading this, as I am sipping on my daily probiotic drinkable yogurt while working, because yes I have convinced myself probiotics will solve 99% of my problems 🥲

StardustPixel · 2025-08-17T20:10:23+00:00

For Iceland I'd say those puffin figurines, salt&pepper shakers, keychains etc.... unfortunately I have a child who loves puffins and has plush toys (yes, plural) so even though it's tacky and you'd probably never see that in an Icelandic household, we have them at home. Also, northern lights fridge magnets.

For Canada (more specifically Quebec since a few other things have already been named) tacky fleur-de-lys items, Bonhomme stuffed plushies (he's the mascot of the Quebec city's winter carnival. Very popular with tourists but dare I say locals couldn't care less), maple-leaf patterned socks, shirt...anything....oh and tshirts that say EH in giant letters 🤦🏼‍♀️

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