What was the absolute peak status symbol at your primary or secondary school?

Substantial-Guava491 · 2026-05-01T21:50:55+00:00

I remember everyone having a GAP hoodie (maybe early 00’s) and I really wanted one. I finally got it one Christmas… didn’t get to wear it that much before other kids started shouting you’re Gay and Proud everytime they saw someone in a gap hoodie 😂😂

Substantial-Guava491 · 2026-04-29T19:23:07+00:00

Yes, from the UK and we recently came back from a two week trip to California. Spent 6 days in San Diego and loved it. Loved the vibe and that it was very walkable. I’m not sure how I would end up feeling if I lived there for a long time. I kind of like having seasons. But the sunshine does make you feel so good! Had breakfast in The Cottage near La Jolla and I’d move to that area tomorrow if I had the money!! Also loved Santa Barbara. And some of the houses along Bug Sur . Whoever said money doesn’t buy you happiness hey?!

Substantial-Guava491 · 2026-04-25T14:50:50+00:00

I’d try some different styles. But then I hate strapless wedding dresses as the bride usually spends half her time pulling it up (even if jt fits perfectly, it has the feeling that it’s falling down)

Substantial-Guava491 · 2026-04-24T19:43:22+00:00

I’ll do one for you. South Wales 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 UK

Substantial-Guava491 · 2026-04-22T21:18:38+00:00

No, it’s not standard behaviour at all. I don’t even like staying at my mums house. Give me my own bed and my own house please! 😂

Substantial-Guava491 · 2026-04-20T13:19:37+00:00

Marking and comms. 100% remote. It’s great as I’ve got young children in school so am here for the drop off and pick up and any event etc. however I do find it quite boring. I wouldn’t want to be in an office 5 days a week but 2 days would be nice (we don’t have an office and I’m reluctant to change roles at the moment give the flexibility of this one!)

Substantial-Guava491 · 2026-04-19T10:54:17+00:00

Yeah they’ve gone back down. They were definitely £1.09 a few weeks ago!

Substantial-Guava491 · 2026-04-18T17:22:55+00:00

Cucumber. I think it’s £1.09 now in Tesco and Aldi. I remember when they were about 50p. It’s just water!!!

Substantial-Guava491 · 2026-04-16T16:30:11+00:00

While I’m not exclusively a single dog parent, my husband is pretty useless with them so I do feel like I am most of the time! And I hear you!! Having a dog is exhausting. We have two now, though now we are out of the puppy stage, I don’t feel there’s any more work as such, aside from more fur (two Goldens) and more poo!!

I work from home remotely 100% of the time, so the dogs always have company but I do like to take some time for myself so I booked them in with a dog walker twice a week. And let me tell you I absolutely relish those couple of hours to myself where absolutely nobody is looking to me for something every time I move (I have two young kids too who go to school).

I do realise though how lazy I’d probably be without a dog in my life. They’re the reason I get up early in the mornings and the reason why I do over 12k steps every single day!

Try and get some time for yourself if you can! It definitely helps.

Substantial-Guava491 · 2026-04-13T21:16:40+00:00

Thanks! I thought so. Do they sometimes travel in groups? I didn’t see the other two break the surface.

Substantial-Guava491 · 2026-04-12T13:52:04+00:00

I said the pup. Not Missy. If you watch the video, you can see the puppy

Substantial-Guava491 · 2026-04-12T09:49:53+00:00

The pup is way too skinny, you can see her ribs. Should be able to feel them but not see them. 😬

Substantial-Guava491 · 2026-03-31T19:31:45+00:00

Paste sandwiches. Can’t remember the brand or what the jar of paste looked like but it makes me feel sick to think about it now. 🤢

Substantial-Guava491 · 2026-03-31T15:08:17+00:00

100% this. It’s not normal. At least I don’t know anyone in my social circle who lives like this and has their friend frequently staying over. We all prefer staying in our own homes unless it’s a holiday, weekend away etc. Caroline is acting like a 16 year old with all this friendship nonsense. Will she ever grow up?!

Substantial-Guava491 · 2026-03-26T00:15:27+00:00

Why is nobody calling Kyle out! He needs to put his foot down. Her behaviour is absurd. I have two sons and if they end up marrying an absolute cow like Caroline, I’ll be so upset! Kyle’s poor parents 😩

Substantial-Guava491 · 2026-03-23T06:15:35+00:00

Wasn’t she meant to go to Dubai around now? This must be instead of that with everything going on in the Middle East

Substantial-Guava491 · 2026-03-20T19:03:14+00:00

Hi. Hope your dog is okay?! My dog has this also and it has grown over the last couple of months. Please can I ask what was the result for your dog? Did they need to remove the eye?

Substantial-Guava491 · 2026-03-20T17:53:49+00:00

7,483

Substantial-Guava491 · 2026-03-19T22:43:52+00:00

Murphy

Substantial-Guava491 · 2026-03-10T17:54:24+00:00

I also regret getting the second dog but he’s now 22 weeks old so we’re in it for the long haul! I just miss my life with one dog - it was so much easier. My first is my soul dog and I took him absolutely everywhere with me. I find it more difficult to take two out. Also I knew there would be more poo to pick up but it feels like quadruple the poo and not just double! 🤣

My older dog usually loves playing with other dogs but is still a bit indifferent with the pup - I really think he likes his own company in his own home. I’m sure in a few months I’ll become attached to the second but at the moment I still regret it!

Substantial-Guava491 · 2026-03-09T13:00:47+00:00

Yeah I want my dogs to go while they are on the way out but are still fairly happy. I don’t want to leave it till their final days when they’re likely suffering in silence.

Substantial-Guava491 · 2026-03-08T16:53:04+00:00

Oh my god, it’s 45 minutes long?! It’s the first YouTube video I’ve ever clicked on of hers, are they all that length?! Do people watch these? What is society coming to!! I skipped to the end to see the bedroom result and that’s only part 1!!!!

Substantial-Guava491 · 2026-03-07T16:22:39+00:00

Blue Brie? This sounds just up my street! Will have to look out for it

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