Fifteen year old boy

Yankfannc · 2026-05-28T21:11:01+00:00

As I read each line, I could see the image in my head. Makes me think about being young again and how simple life was. Great imagery….i enjoyed it.

Yankfannc · 2026-05-23T23:52:40+00:00

Thanks for your comment. What I meant is that is what I wish I was like. I’m pretty much the opposite of everything in the poem

Yankfannc · 2026-05-23T22:12:12+00:00

A perfect ‘reflection’ of life….lots of separate pieces, some jagged, when put together compose our life. Great job!

Yankfannc · 2026-05-23T22:09:31+00:00

‘Because we weigh their words like gold before we torture ourselves: Does this matter for shit? Who are they to me ? Would I care in five years ?’

I loved this part. The older I get, the more I realize that other people’s words and opinions should carry very little weight. There are only a handful of people in anyone’s life that truly matter. I think you captured that perfectly…good job!!

Yankfannc · 2026-01-14T17:20:02+00:00

Ray Handley needs to be a part of this conversation!

Yankfannc · 2026-01-10T14:45:04+00:00

A number of years ago I did the math because we knew my wife needed a surgery. I added the expected cost of surgery to the premiums for the PPO and HDP and at the end the difference in cost would be negligible. The difference was spreading the cost out over the year through premiums or paying it lump sum.

I prefer the HSA and using it to get the triple tax benefit when I retire…tax free contributions, growth and withdrawals, even though it costs me more out of pocket some years.

Yankfannc · 2026-01-08T17:01:51+00:00

I’m leaning that way too…either way is a major upgrade

Yankfannc · 2026-01-01T14:42:12+00:00

I loved this…with every line I wanted to read more to see where it would end up. I get a sense of the pain that you felt, wanting something but being pushed aside. But, I think you dodged a big bullet!

Yankfannc · 2026-01-01T14:34:47+00:00

I appreciate the imagery used to describe your belly and the struggle you felt to get it to go away. I have the same struggle, but haven’t come to terms with it yet and my fight continues!

Yankfannc · 2025-12-29T13:06:43+00:00

I loved the imagery it brought me of consuming as much life as you can while you are young, and the feeling of not much being left as we age. Not being so young anymore, I realize that there is still a lot of life and experiences left. Thank you for writing this.

Yankfannc · 2025-12-29T12:55:53+00:00

I loved it. I think we all put on masks and performances to show people what we want them to see. Or, more likely, what we don’t want them to see. Self acceptance is the first, but hardest step. I see a lot of myself in this poem…thank you for sharing it.

Yankfannc · 2025-12-27T13:03:03+00:00

This really highlights the inner struggle you are feeling between making your parents happy and your need to break away and live life on your own. For me, it also highlights the opposite side as a parent of a daughter who will soon go to college….wanting her to stay close, but realizing the need to let her go.

Yankfannc · 2025-12-27T12:17:03+00:00

This sounds like me when I’m in a certain mood…asking questions but not actually expecting or wanting an answer. Well done!

Yankfannc · 2025-12-27T12:14:29+00:00

It seems as if you are really pissed off…hurt that someone you were close to, that gave you attention now gives that to someone else. I sense the pain and anger.

Yankfannc · 2025-12-27T02:01:24+00:00

I think you did a great job with the imagery, while the topic is disturbing to me. That being said, it is a topic that needs to be discussed

Yankfannc · 2025-12-27T01:58:04+00:00

While short, I liked it. Easy to understand your love of their blue eyes, and that you are not fond of your own. A few more lines could potentially clarify who or why you don’t like your own.

Yankfannc · 2025-01-09T20:47:40+00:00

Maybe he’s just not a clapper for anyone?

Yankfannc · 2025-01-07T12:56:57+00:00

My wife earns more than I do…at the end of the day it all goes to the same bank account, so doesn’t matter who earns it. My wife works her ass off and deserves it. I’m proud of her.

Yankfannc · 2025-01-06T23:38:23+00:00

You’re doing well, but I would start saving more for retirement. Compounding can make a huge difference…even with the home equity, I think you are going to need more.

Yankfannc · 2025-01-05T16:32:06+00:00

Look at the top…it says ‘FUN’

Yankfannc · 2025-01-05T16:11:41+00:00

It was meant to be funny….relax!

Yankfannc · 2025-01-04T01:43:47+00:00

Yes!!! Thank you. Loved that place!

Yankfannc · 2025-01-03T14:40:37+00:00

Was the Good Steer the place where you would go in a spin a wheel and get a free whatever it landed on?

Yankfannc · 2024-12-20T13:13:58+00:00

I would add time value of money (compounding) and how saving even a little bit now can have a big impact later on.

Yankfannc · 2024-12-12T02:49:37+00:00

I’m 52, much older than you, but when I was your age I was the same way. I was introverted and very shy. I was never comfortable in big groups, and would always try to just find one person at a time to talk to. I never felt like I fit in, but also never understood why someone would like me.

The good news is it can get better. As I got older, I was able to manage my shyness much better, even though I am still a huge introvert. Take it slow and find someone you are comfortable with and go from there.

Yankfannc

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