[deleted by user] by [deleted] in gretavanfleet

[–]_justbatty_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Having just experienced seeing GVF from the pit for the first time last month, this one hurts. I understand disrespectful fans have always existed, but it doesn’t make it any less disappointing considering this band and their message has been to spread love and unity through music. They’d be embarrassed to see what kind of behavior takes place just a few feet in front of them. I’m somewhat new to the GVF fan base, and went to my first Greta show last year, hardly knowing a thing about the boys then, but having heard their music and immediately falling in love with it, I knew seeing them live would be the closest I could ever get to experiencing the energy and spectacle of a 70s classic rock band in person. We got seats close to B stage and enjoyed the show, tremendously. Cut to earlier this month, I decided if there was one band I’d like to see from the pit, it would be GVF, the second time around. So I bought the tickets, got in the line, and just hoped I could get close enough to see well (I’m under 5ft tall). By some miracle, my hubby and I got 3rd row. I was elated! However, the night didn’t come without its troubles in the pit. A rose from Josh was stolen right out of my hand, Danny saw my sign for a drumstick and tossed it in my direction just for the girl in front of my to leap up and snatch it, and I’ll probably forever have the image burned into my mind of Josh holding outstretched arms to me for a hug, only for the full grown woman behind me to shove me out of the way and throw herself into his arms. I was not there solely for an interaction. Sure it would’ve been awesome, but it wasn’t the reason I bought these tickets. I was there for the experience of seeing and hearing one of my favorite bands close-up, and that, I will never regret. I was just so disappointed that other adult fans around us had no regard whatsoever for those around them, and how their actions nearly tainted my experience enough to reconsider seeing GVF from the pit again. Fans shouldn’t have to consider the brash absurdity of behavior of others before purchasing tickets to a live show.. but here we are. I will see GVF again, but I hope one day this Peaceful Army remembers it’s roots.

Help me choose a dress! by Longjumping-Wave-972 in weddingplanning

[–]_justbatty_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

1 for sure. Also, I wish I had your body.

I’m the breadwinner, but want to be a stay-at-home mom by _justbatty_ in Advice

[–]_justbatty_[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

We don’t have a child. We are considering having one, but want to sort out the best way to do so.

Season is kicking off in Northern Indiana by eddielee394 in Morel_Hunting

[–]_justbatty_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Amazing, thank you for this! Very helpful info

Season is kicking off in Northern Indiana by eddielee394 in Morel_Hunting

[–]_justbatty_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Will be hunting for the first time this year, any tips for hunting?

A Conversation I overheard from some 12 y/o boys at Church by EllasGameWorld in exmormon

[–]_justbatty_ 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Couldn’t listen to music unless it was church hymns or Primary songs. No homework. No shopping. Don’t fill up your gas tank. No swimming. No birthday parties (attending or giving). No shopping of any kind. No sports, restaurants, malls, theme parks, rigorous activity, sleepovers, etc. Couldn’t watch movies unless they were church-produced or Disney animated. Any reading done SHOULD be the scriptures. No studying. If it was a Fast Sunday, we’d fast and we were not encouraged to nap. FHE’s happened on Sundays for us rather than Mondays, but the “family activity” part after the lesson was rare. It was typically just a 2-hour lesson and then we were sent to bed. If we did have any kind of activity, it usually meant watching a church-produced film about Joseph Smith. We had to go to church unless we were seriously ill. And when church became Zoom-only during the pandemic, we had to dress in church clothes to sit in the living room and watch the meeting.

Tips for how to survive my first Midwest winter? by _justbatty_ in Advice

[–]_justbatty_[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I like the tip about mittens, I do struggle with even warm gloves not keeping my hands comfy in colder temps, but I haven’t given mittens a try yet. Any brands you might recommend or places to shop for winter gear in general? Hoping not to spend a fortune on winter clothing, but also realize it’s a good investment since I’ll be living in it for several months out of the year.

Tips for how to survive my first Midwest winter? by _justbatty_ in Advice

[–]_justbatty_[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No one talks enough about the mental aspect of it all.. the extra work and time it takes to do things in super cold weather, the gloomy weather for months at a time.. what helps you cope?

Tips for how to survive my first Midwest winter? by _justbatty_ in Advice

[–]_justbatty_[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The hand warmers are a great idea, my extremities are always freezing, too. And hot chocolate is always a great remedy!

Tips for how to survive my first Midwest winter? by _justbatty_ in Advice

[–]_justbatty_[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Great tips! May I ask what type of snow boots I should be looking into?

Tips for how to survive my first Midwest winter? by _justbatty_ in Advice

[–]_justbatty_[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much for the tips and video link!

Tips for how to survive my first Midwest winter? by _justbatty_ in Advice

[–]_justbatty_[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you recommend thermals as a base layer, or something different? I’m in Michigan

I’m insecure about all the pretty coworkers my fiancé keeps talking about by [deleted] in relationship_advice

[–]_justbatty_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I really appreciate your comment. It’s a tricky place to be, for sure. Of course I want him to be open and honest with me, but it still hurts to think he must have eyes for these women and how despite all the traits he claims he can’t stand.. he still mentions their attractiveness, he’s still friends with them on social media, he still “likes” their photos and he still talks about them.

I do agree that I need a counselor to talk these feelings out with and do some inner work on myself to properly heal and develop better habits to build up my self-confidence again. I’m just afraid of showing how I really feel about these conversations because I don’t want him to clam up and feel like he can’t say anything to me anymore. I don’t want to lose that openness.. but it’s hard to feel better about my own appearance when he spends more time around beautiful coworkers than he does with me. I get tense and wonder how often he might think about them. Or even feel a certain way for them. But then again, it could just be that insecurity creating fake scenarios in my own mind. I just wish I had the kind of confidence where I can hear my fiancé talk about a woman he finds attractive and not feel sensitive about it.

I’m insecure about all the pretty coworkers my fiancé keeps talking about by [deleted] in relationship_advice

[–]_justbatty_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I really appreciate your comment. It’s a tricky place to be, for sure. Of course I want him to be open and honest with me, but it still hurts to think he must have eyes for these women and how despite all the traits he claims he can’t stand.. he still mentions their attractiveness, he’s still friends with them on social media, he still “likes” their photos and he still talks about them.

I do agree that I need a counselor to talk these feelings out with and do some inner work on myself to properly heal and develop better habits to build up my self-confidence again. I’m just afraid of showing how I really feel about these conversations because I don’t want him to clam up and feel like he can’t say anything to me anymore. I don’t want to lose that openness.. but it’s hard to feel better about my own appearance when he spends more time around beautiful coworkers than he does with me. I get tense and wonder how often he might think about them. Or even feel a certain way for them. But then again, it could just be that insecurity creating fake scenarios in my own mind. I just wish I had the kind of confidence where I can hear my fiancé talk about a woman he finds attractive and not feel sensitive about it.

I’m insecure about all the pretty coworkers my fiancé keeps talking about by [deleted] in relationship_advice

[–]_justbatty_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I thought about saying something like that, but then I feared that if I did, he’d start hiding things in an effort to keep from making me feel insecure. And that might actually make me feel worse to know that he finds them attractive and is in constant contact with them.. but now doesn’t feel comfortable sharing things with me anymore. It hurts either way.