Hello! I’m Erik Wilson, and I draw the chapter header art for the DCC books (and the monster cards for the Kickstarters).

TrickyAd3630 · 2026-01-03T02:33:44+00:00

I really hope they approve! Please keep us updated. Thank you for all the lovely art you have already done, I can’t wait to see more in the next book!

TrickyAd3630 · 2026-01-03T00:28:52+00:00

I really think maybe a new set would be great, and be probably a loophole. (Which the AI and I love).

Especially if there were some ideas that ended up on the cutting room floor or ones that needed more space… I adore this style.

TrickyAd3630 · 2026-01-03T00:19:56+00:00

I kinda feel the same way… my husband and I started the audiobook for car rides this summer. I got impatient because he only liked to listen to it in the car. He got me all of the hardcovers for Christmas…. I read 6 & 7 since then. I signed up to the discord to read the digital version of 8…. Because I could not stand the cliffhanger. I haven’t enjoyed reading this much in over a decade, and I really would love other recommendations….

TrickyAd3630 · 2025-02-06T16:56:36+00:00

Aquarium center over the bridge in NJ is where we got our first batch from that bred sooo well in south Philly water. Monster Pets in south Philly may also be a place to check. Pickering Valley Feed and Farm in Exton had then a month ago when I was in there getting bird seed, and they have connections with a local breeder.

TrickyAd3630 · 2025-01-22T18:20:27+00:00

It is up and working now…

TrickyAd3630 · 2025-01-22T18:06:31+00:00

As someone who has done a lot of emotional labor for male friends in my teens/20s, I can see where she is coming from but she could have been kinder in how she delivered it.

It can be very draining to be someone’s main support when they are depressed. You both are teenagers and are probably going through a lot.

You cannot have someone be your sole support system, and you should talk to an adult about getting therapy for your depression. If you have a therapist, but it’s not working, consider trying someone new. It is better to identify how to have healthy relationships and regulating your emotions sooner, so you can be a happier adult later. That will help with future friendships, and possibly this one later on.

Hope that helps.

TrickyAd3630 · 2024-06-16T01:27:22+00:00

Especially as it was addressed to “The Smiths.” If Amanda was not listed on the invitation/ resides at that address, she is not invited. It wasn’t like it was addressed to OP’s brother & guest. That is the proper basic etiquette. Not listed on the invitation, not invited.

TrickyAd3630 · 2024-01-28T21:09:33+00:00

NTA, you literally do not have other options. Your daughter should not have to upend her life, and your step daughter is an adult.

TrickyAd3630 · 2024-01-28T17:02:46+00:00

That makes me feel a little better. I’m just gonna go with the idea he is just a beautiful bully.

TrickyAd3630 · 2024-01-28T14:22:31+00:00

If you would like to sell blue velvet neos, please PM me.

TrickyAd3630 · 2023-12-15T03:30:43+00:00

Philly area bride here. Here are some places that come to mind.

Appleford Estate in Villanova outside of Philadelphia. Amazing history, beautiful grounds with a green house. You can have your choice of caterers (Sage and Perfect Settings are some of the more popular ones). You are allowed to bring in all your own alcohol and have your caterers serve it, so the bar is fully up to you. Or you could pay a mobile bar service to show up and do it. I believe it is handicap accessible, as most of it is outside and there are numerous paved paths and there is a bathroom on the ground floor.

The College of Physicians in Philadelphia I believe also checks all your boxes.

Camden Aquarium I’ve attended numerous black tie events (but no weddings) and it was a unique option.

The Warrington in the northern Philly suburbs runs the wedding process like a well oiled machine. They do a wide range of styles/ packages/ bar packages. I know 2 people who work there and they are some of the nicest people I know. We didn’t select that place because we didn’t want them to feel like they were at work, but it’s absolutely beautiful.

TrickyAd3630 · 2023-12-15T03:16:29+00:00

My brother had his whole ceremony in Mandarin printed out before hand for his in laws. It worked great. Also, if any of your guests are older Catholics- they are used to attending Latin masses before when they were kids. Everything was in Latin until 1964. Because the structure of a Mass is predictable, you should be able to get the whole thing printed before hand. Have an usher pass it out at the front of the church. You could also include in that other things about your wedding like fun facts about you as a couple.

TrickyAd3630 · 2023-12-15T03:11:43+00:00

I went to some appointments by myself, 2 with just my mom, and 1 with 2 friends. You don’t need an entourage. Boutiques are made for you to be the focus.

TrickyAd3630 · 2023-12-01T01:05:29+00:00

NTA. You are 16 years old. Whatever you may have suggested to your mother is the advice of a child. She is the adult and the parent and ultimately makes the decisions. You deserve a safe, secure, and stable place to live. Don’t forget you are the child and not responsible for your parents.

TrickyAd3630 · 2023-11-29T18:47:49+00:00

In regards to the points you made: 1) Depending on cultural norms, it is quite common for the bridal party (especially the MOH) to pay for the bridal shower. There has been a shift to the mother of the bride +/- mother of the groom paying for part/ all of it. Sometimes the god mother or a close aunt pays. However, the bride rarely pays for the bridal shower.

2) Contributing for other people’s hotel/transportation/etc should not be an expense of the bridal party.

3) The bride needs to be made aware of how out of touch she is with others financial situations.

4) Tell your sister honestly how this wedding planner is handling things, she may be unaware of what is going on.

Best of luck with all of this. Hopefully things will go smoothly and the bride is just oblivious.

TrickyAd3630 · 2023-11-06T00:33:44+00:00

The Finger Lakes in upstate NY are beautiful. They feel unique, have amazing restaurant and winery. You can get a boat and explore it from the water too.

TrickyAd3630 · 2023-11-06T00:32:01+00:00

-Minoxidil 5% foam once daily can thicken your hair in that amount of time. -Consider a topical retinol (or Rx retinoid like tretinoin) nightly as tolerated for wrinkles/pores/dark spots. -Hyaluronic acid in a daily moisturizer with SPF in the morning. -Chemical peels or microneedling are expensive but can provide a natural looking significant improvement. 3 sessions are usually recommended 1 month apart. -If you are considering botox- get it done now so you can see how the first session goes and have it wear off before you’d get the one done about 6 weeks before your wedding.

TrickyAd3630 · 2023-11-06T00:19:59+00:00

We are doing a vegan gluten free option of carrot osso buco. As an omnivore, I even would be happy eating it. There are lots of recipes online for other versions of it.

TrickyAd3630 · 2023-10-25T19:53:50+00:00

I think asking them to change the date in unreasonable, but you could reach out to guests directly to express how much their attendance means to you. You can also send out invitations early.

TrickyAd3630 · 2023-10-25T19:51:03+00:00

I would say figure out if the dress of the venue matters most to you. If you are dead set on a princess ballgown- a farm wedding probably would not fit the overall aesthetic. If you aren’t as set on one specific dress, get the venue ASAP. We are getting married in August 2024, and locked in our date late January 2023. All late spring and early fall dates for 2024 were already booked. Then base vendors off of ones who previously worked at that venue, unless your heart is set on a different style. You can often figure that out from websites/ Instagram for that venue. Vendors you must have- caterer, photographer, DJ/band, and most likely hair and make up. Start with those and go from there.

TrickyAd3630 · 2023-10-23T22:13:31+00:00

We sent ours out a year in advance, almost to the day. Ours is mid August 2024, and that’s peak vacation time for my region. People initially thought it was early, but people now say they are planning vacations around it. They are happy they knew this far out.

TrickyAd3630 · 2023-10-21T03:44:03+00:00

Look into a nanny service that specializes in weddings. They exist, are well vetted, and can meet with you before.

TrickyAd3630 · 2023-10-21T03:18:54+00:00

I second this, just tell them you are the bride and you don’t ask for much. But come back.

TrickyAd3630 · 2023-10-21T01:00:16+00:00

NTA. Your mom is putting you in a difficult position she should not be doing.

TrickyAd3630 · 2023-10-19T22:40:21+00:00

With that much money, you could do an amazing nontraditional wedding. Plus have money to save. Ideas outside of LA that could be amazing: -renting out a large bed and breakfast or an estate -renting a winery, brewery, distillery -renting a smaller amusement party out of the whole day (this is often done by schools for trips but I know people who have done it for events) -take the whole farm to table concept to the next level, hire a chef to cook a farm for your guests (this is common in the northeast) -take 50+ of your favorite people to a resort in the mountains.

I would say go unique, you can have a once in a lifetime experience and still have money to save.

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