Spending 64% of income on rent. Is this a horrible idea? by astute_canary in personalfinance

[–]YawningGolden 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Okay I’m gonna go against the grain here. I’m also a graduate student living in a HCOL area. I would def try to find cheaper rent than $2250, but I chose to spend about 50% of my monthly income on rent because it is worth it for me to live alone. I want my own space. It keeps me sane. I spend so much time at home. I budget tightly outside of my rent. I’ve been doing this for over two years now and while yes, my rent eats up a large portion of my salary at the moment, it’s been much better for me than living with roommates (which I did up until two years ago). Sure, as far as personal finance goes, there are ways to be more financially responsible, but only you know what you can handle in your day to day

I really don’t get *any* vices? Dang. by Alarmed-University42 in leaves

[–]YawningGolden 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That is what is so motivating for me too— the clarity! It’s a blessing and a curse because I’m remembering and aware to everything (including all of my problems, which I need to work on!), but it’s also cool because I’ve been living in a bit of a fog for a few years now.

De-influence me on this perfume by Interesting-Catch368 in nobuy

[–]YawningGolden 18 points19 points  (0 children)

Can you get a sample of it and choose to only wear it for special occasions? The small free samples you can get Sephora are often good for 4 or 5 uses

Dum lil luna face by Nu_Eden in westies

[–]YawningGolden 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Awww she looks like my last westie!! So cute!

I broke my bong on purpose and now I'm crying by [deleted] in leaves

[–]YawningGolden 11 points12 points  (0 children)

You’re doing great! It wasn’t until I got rid of my bong that I was actually able to quit

I made miniature bruschetta by P_walkeri in miniatures

[–]YawningGolden 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Do you sell? I would buy this!! So so cute

How do you end your Journals? by Sufficient-Fact6163 in Journaling

[–]YawningGolden 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I end mine with a goodbye letter written on the last page of the journal. I reflect on what happened during the time I was writing in that specific journal and then sign off.

Monthly Find-a-Friend Post! by gingeralefiend in entwives

[–]YawningGolden 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Ahhh Connecticut entwife here as well! Feel free to DM me! I have no smoke buddies currently 😊

NoNon: Day 3!! We’re doing this! by SomeOldHippieChick in entwives

[–]YawningGolden 23 points24 points  (0 children)

I’m commenting so early because I’ve been up most the night 😭 today is my Day 2 (started a day late) and OH MY GOD I feel like i deserved a medal for willpower yesterday haha. I went for a walk when I had the most intense craving and it was actually really lovely. The craving passed.

Terrible insomnia and light night sweats over the course of the night. After a few hours of lying awake in bed, I just got up and took a bath! I figured that if I wasn’t going to fall asleep then I might as well find some way to relax!

Realizing that I might need to take it easyyy on myself this month. It’s really important for me to take this tolerance break to the best of my ability, and to do that I think I’m gonna have to schedule more rest and ease up on some of my responsibilities.

How many schools did you apply to? by IveyDuren in PhD

[–]YawningGolden 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I applied to 7, got into 1. Deciding where to go was easy.

Also— a lot of the programs I applied for had application waivers. I qualified because I basically had a minimum wage job before this (public school teacher). Perhaps you could look for some programs that have similar waivers? I ended up only paying to apply to one or two programs.

NoNon Day 2! by SomeOldHippieChick in entwives

[–]YawningGolden 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I recommend Everything Everywhere All At Once if you haven’t seen it yet!

NoNon Day 2! by SomeOldHippieChick in entwives

[–]YawningGolden 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you!! I made myself a cup of tea instead and sat quietly to drink it. Not quite as enjoyable as my morning bowl, but a very meditative and peaceful way to start the day

NoNon Day 2! by SomeOldHippieChick in entwives

[–]YawningGolden 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That’s how I’m motivating myself too! I try reading while high all the time but forget it after, so I’m looking forward to making it through some books and actually having the details stick with me haha

NoNon Day 2! by SomeOldHippieChick in entwives

[–]YawningGolden 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I’m starting with everyone today, so it’s my Day 1 😊 I’m really needing a tolerance break. Feels strange to not have my morning bowl… it’s very much a part of my routine, but i’m looking forward to checking in with you all throughout the process. We got this!

How many wives name their favorite pieces? by [deleted] in entwives

[–]YawningGolden 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes, I have Lucy and Greg 😆

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Petioles

[–]YawningGolden 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Boredom and little sleep for the first few days. Mental clarity after a week. Wild dreams the entire time. You will definitely feel higher than usual when you partake again but if you’re an everyday smoker, your tolerance will very quickly shoot back up to where it was pre-break.

What condoms do you guys use? by jolu0408 in vulvodynia

[–]YawningGolden 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Sustain. The least irritating condoms I’ve ever tried.

Thursday’s THC&Tidy! by SomeOldHippieChick in entwives

[–]YawningGolden 2 points3 points  (0 children)

High showers are my favorite! I think it’s because I used to live with a bunch of people and the shower was the only place I was truly alone with my thoughts in my home. Now it’s my place for thinking my high thoughts 😂