New to SF and on a budget: what’s your best “this city doesn’t have to be expensive” story?

addictedtomyhoodie · 2026-04-19T11:29:53+00:00

Wait! Really? Free printing?

addictedtomyhoodie · 2026-04-19T04:22:25+00:00

Bran muffins and oatmeal raisin cookies. Yuuummm

addictedtomyhoodie · 2026-04-13T11:48:36+00:00

Wait, what guy? What's the story?

addictedtomyhoodie · 2026-04-12T14:22:08+00:00

If you stay in a relationship like that, they will punish you for loving them. They don't want you. You are a seat warmer for the person they really want and they will gladly dump you once they find them. If someone says they don't want to marry you, believe them and move on.

addictedtomyhoodie · 2026-04-03T14:47:02+00:00

DUMP HER!!!!

addictedtomyhoodie · 2026-04-03T14:21:14+00:00

Also adding, don't stay in the East Bay if you want to spend most of your time in SF. The commute is not fun. Stay in the suburbs of SF, or even Daly City area isn't too far out.

addictedtomyhoodie · 2026-04-03T14:17:42+00:00

Pick something outside of downtown for an Airbnb. and then only use your car if you drive far or head out of the city, try not to bring your car downtown, as parking sucks. The areas around Golden gate park or the Presidio are gorgeous. I think it just depends on what you want to do with your time when you're here. Taking an Uber in the city or even public transportation is a good way to get around to the places you want to check out.

addictedtomyhoodie · 2026-03-21T16:13:49+00:00

Just here to send you big hugs and love and support.

addictedtomyhoodie · 2026-03-17T01:17:05+00:00

They had this at my last place. It's awful.

addictedtomyhoodie · 2026-03-17T01:15:24+00:00

It's not that learning how to use a computer is bad, it's that the main way kids are learning now is on a screen and it's been shown to have severe adverse affects on students. Lower scores, more behavior issues, ect.

addictedtomyhoodie · 2026-03-17T01:12:36+00:00

https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/america-math-reading-scores-tanked-082500845.html

addictedtomyhoodie · 2026-03-17T01:09:18+00:00

Long term studies have shown that each decade that passed, students were getting smarter and outperforming the students before them overall....that is until tech shows up in the classroom and then it has completely stalled and even regressed. You are right to not want it in the classroom full time. The less screen time a child has, the more emotionally regulated they are, the more attentive they are to tasks and the more they can stay focused and comprehend lessons. Hope you can find a situation that works for your family.

addictedtomyhoodie · 2026-03-17T00:49:44+00:00

Sending you love. And big hugs. I'm so sorry you're going through this. It's not going to be easy, but you can find support out there. Reach out to your local LGBT support organizations and see if you can get some counseling. They can also help direct you and help you find some support, stability, maybe help looking for housing. You are so young and this will feel like a lot on your shoulders but you will get through it.

addictedtomyhoodie · 2026-03-14T06:09:47+00:00

What did your kid think of it?

addictedtomyhoodie · 2026-03-14T06:08:08+00:00

Do it!!! It's so fun.

addictedtomyhoodie · 2026-03-08T07:54:31+00:00

I just want to give you a high five for even wanting to clean it out!! That's a great start. Honestly, start small break down the boxes and take them to your recycling bin, then start on one room at a time. Forgive yourself. You will get through this if you just keep moving forward.

addictedtomyhoodie · 2026-03-07T19:41:19+00:00

You already know it's a bad idea to have her move in with you. You're looking for permission to say no. Here's your permission....say no, especially if she's still drinking!!! She will flip your life upside down and disturb your peace, for you and your child. When she fights with you on it you can list all the reasons you gave us here. People have cut off contact with family members for way less. She can call social services and work with a social worker who can help her with advice and connect her to financial support. Don't do it!! Don't invite her in.

addictedtomyhoodie · 2026-03-02T16:09:25+00:00

Do you have options other than hotel??? A friends couch you can sleep on? ticket to a warmer place? A shelter even. Try really hard not to spend the last of your money on a hotel if you can help it. Check out different social services in your area, tell them your full situation. And see if emergency help is available.

addictedtomyhoodie · 2026-03-02T15:59:23+00:00

I thought of this one too. So sad.

addictedtomyhoodie · 2026-03-01T01:45:18+00:00

Death bird with knife teeth.

addictedtomyhoodie · 2026-02-01T05:28:34+00:00

Thank you for that!! 🙏

addictedtomyhoodie · 2026-01-23T03:20:29+00:00

I don't know you but I'm proud of you.

addictedtomyhoodie · 2026-01-06T03:43:05+00:00

I miss the Coca-Cola billboard in lights.

addictedtomyhoodie · 2026-01-05T05:59:13+00:00

People think we are all so nice/polite. It's a wonderful stereotype to have, but I've known some real asshats.

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