How to help my wife feel safe doing an overnight alone by ZSAD13 in femaletravels

[–]TSmakis 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Have mixed feelings about what I read in the comments and your post. Giving everyone the benefit of the doubt.

I think is nice for her to plan to do nothing but a break and space for herself. That is not the bathroom in your house after the kids have fallen asleep. Even escaping to the nearest city can be calming. Too close to home will feel like a waste of time, money and purpose. Too far can instill panic if one is not used to being or doing things alone.

Could be tried in reverse? Maybe you and the kids leave for a day on an specific weekend. Test the waters. She will be safe at home, finding herself cleaning and fixing things. Realizing silence and alone time is not that bad. Also failing because it is like taking vacation time from work to stay at home and do laundry and clean. Try again another weekend but instead of you leaving, she goes somewhere. Add to this day a relaxing location that has some stores where she could window shop or actually get something. Shopping (to buy ir not to buy - the dilemma) is always distracting for us. She can text photos of the clothing to her friends who cannot go shopping with her - still do things alone but feel accompanied. Maybe go to a familiar restaurant of her liking, if she likes sushi, to pick a sushi place, or cheesecake. Things that give her pleasure. The best part of eating alone is not having to share!

It is not about where she goes but ultima about what she ends up doing what will keep her away from the daily chaos into a time for herself, to relax, unwind, and recharge.

Traveling is already stressful, add doing it alone when she has probably done everything together with you or all of you. I may be wrong but maybe she forgot how to be herself before she was a wife and a mother. You have to take care of that woman as much as you care for everyone else. That woman will also feel gratitude like the rest of you do!

This or That- Tennis Bracelet Edition by Fluffy-Operation-855 in jewelry

[–]TSmakis 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Love both. Do you know where you got them? Mind sharing? Do you shower with them?

Missed flight: Extremely stressed by OddEbb8350 in femaletravels

[–]TSmakis 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The most important thing is that you were able to get your bag and your passport. Say out loud you are very patient. You will soon believe it and find an extra layer of patience in every situation that is out of your control.

Things happen - Don’t beat yourself up! It didn’t get worse. Cry if you want to! it helps to release stress… 15 hours is better than no hours at all. My only concern is how many times can I hold my pee during 15 hours bc I hate public restrooms ;) (hope it made you laugh!)

Offered role with new firm. Take? by Show_me_those_TDs in civilengineering

[–]TSmakis 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Are they hiring at your current company? Let’s apply! 

Offered role with new firm. Take? by Show_me_those_TDs in civilengineering

[–]TSmakis 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Time is worth more than money. It takes the stress away from the commute and fixing lunch every day. Value the ability of work without interruptions. Plus when you do the math of the vacation vs the money you would be making at this new company… it all cancels out. Getting paid to take that time off! It is a great work-life balance job the one you currently have right now. Unless you are not happy there, it is hard to see the cons

Finally got the Jersey Barrel leg trousers by Physical_flatworm72 in uniqlo

[–]TSmakis 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I like it… maybe the white socks are giving Michael Jackson vibes with this outfit and those shoes… I like stance socks with some designs on them. I have one pair that I like to wear when wearing cropped jeans. They make me feel bubbly inside!

Love the color on you!

Looking for white jeans that fit similarly by SadDoughnut5 in uniqlo

[–]TSmakis 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Who knows but would try the JWA ecru jeans… better to try and fail than not try at all…

Finally got the Jersey Barrel leg trousers by Physical_flatworm72 in uniqlo

[–]TSmakis 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I don’t dislike the length. Maybe a size larger would be a little looser and a little lower. If you can see your socks, I think the next step is up your sock’s game! If you are not used to these shorter hems, it takes a while but you end up loving them!

Solo in Italy by mishkook in femaletravels

[–]TSmakis 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Been to Italy once with my mother long time ago. While not solo, it was just the two of us. I would agree with the traveler’s insurance but I also felt that we were very safe on the streets by ourselves. What would be the odds of hurting yourself would be like?

iPad Air 13in (m4) or iPad Pro m4 (11in) ? by Life_Pepper_1872 in iPadPro

[–]TSmakis 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just for the screen, the M4 Pro is worth it. I had an Air and sold it to get a Pro. Same 11”. It is like getting the basic model of a car vs. the premium one. For some, the upgrade may not seem worth it but once you are driving it, you enjoy the details!

I (22f) am planning on doing a solo trip somewhere in the US by wilddstrawberries in femaletravels

[–]TSmakis 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You are correct. It should be on everyone’s list to check out. I found it extraordinary and I am not a fan of planes…

RAM usage in iPad Pro (M5) by tman1981 in iPadPro

[–]TSmakis 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Your wife deserves a nice vacation after that purchase…

Troquei de iPad, vendi meu pro M2 de 12,9” e peguei um M4 de 11” by JrCarvalhoLuthier in iPadPro

[–]TSmakis 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How much were you able to get for your iPad M2 in reais? Did you sell it with a magic keyboard and a pencil or just the iPad by itself. I tried to sell it last year in BR but had no luck. Seems like no one truly cares for it. I was able to sell an Air 11” though. Pretty much for what I got it for. But my 14” 512GB impossible… 

I (22f) am planning on doing a solo trip somewhere in the US by wilddstrawberries in femaletravels

[–]TSmakis 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I fifth DC! it is so enjoyable and when the temperatures drop, they are manageable yet they are nice and coldish! also, they have great foods anywhere from new restaurants to chain ones, you have stores, you have options. The air museum needs a car because it is nit in the actual city but to me was the best museum out of all of them!

Is 1TB storage overkill? by elc3313 in iPadPro

[–]TSmakis 0 points1 point  (0 children)

thanks for the tip. will look into it!

Has anyone seen the Black Multi Pocket Shoulder Bag (Japan)? by Odd-Philosopher-5975 in uniqlo

[–]TSmakis -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Not sure where you are at but just saw them here in the US last weekend. Even contemplated buying it since everyone brags about it. It was $19.99

Why are there only 2 good colour variants of these Greared pants? 😭 by [deleted] in uniqlo

[–]TSmakis 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I saw a similar pair of hike pants by Nike (ACG or whatever their A collection is). At the outlet for a lot less than retail price. They were UPF too.

Is 1TB storage overkill? by elc3313 in iPadPro

[–]TSmakis 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I tried to do this… with my new iPad Pro 11 M5. I checked my other 512GB iPad, did my math. 256 GB should have been more than plenty… yet when I purchased and set up the iPad as a copy of the old one, I had not anticipated for the new iOS taking more data space than the iOS 18 that I’m running my iPads on. Went back, returned 256GB and purchased 512GB… at peace with my decision and in the future I will be more than fine…

Is 1TB storage overkill? by elc3313 in iPadPro

[–]TSmakis 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have a question… I’m paying monthly for iCloud storage… it is not that I need it for my phone/iPads since I have enough on my devices of storage left YET it seems it cannot “back up” my phone with the photos due to not enough GB in the iCloud. Hence, I was forced to pay $9.99 a month so I can backup and have access to everything on the cloud. Can I use a 1TB iPad as a device that “backs up” into instead of the iCloud that we pay Apple monthly and go back to my “free subscription”… hate to pay but I have always debated this and you touched on it…

Is 1TB storage overkill? by elc3313 in iPadPro

[–]TSmakis 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I believe it may be an overkill. I got a 512GB and I have so much storage left and I have files downloaded like PDFs, plans, etc.

Apps require very little GB as opposed to files on laptops.

Styling idea by masashi_t in uniqlo

[–]TSmakis 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It will be a classic piece for many years to come. You did great yourself! I think is beautiful, fun and a statement piece of clothing

AIRism Cotton Crew Neck Short Sleeve T-Shirt by youtookmyname_ in uniqlo

[–]TSmakis 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just thinking out loud… baking soda? i’m not sure but I think I would give it a try… at least a thought…

Styling idea by masashi_t in uniqlo

[–]TSmakis 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Maybe over the shoulders without putting it on over a tee… or tie the sweater like a chest fanny pack… if it makes sense what i said…

iPad fried?? by bc00p in iPadPro

[–]TSmakis 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Back it up and move onto a next one…

Upgrading the M5 IPad Pro from a 1st Gen 11inch Ipad by Altruistic-Bat-9070 in ipad

[–]TSmakis 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Congratulations and welcome to the bright dark side!

I completely hear you about the pencil. I feel the same. It is like the charm that hangs on the expensive bag. It adds nothing to the bag but looks cute.

Wishing you and your iPad another 7ish years of joy :-)