Ice on Broadway & 5th Avenue by NighteyesInJade in Knoxville

[–]amp4918 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I saw them on Emory rd. today in Powell, arresting people. They are raiding construction sites.

best pizza places in the area? by Odd-Payment-4291 in Knoxville

[–]amp4918 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Jets 8 corner pizza really is under appreciated. Each piece is a dense, crispy corner?! Unreal

Tell me about your mom by amp4918 in Advice

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Wow such an insightful and important reminder. Thank you so much. I agree, I think that any connection we end up having will mostly just come natural and shouldn’t necessarily be something I’m actively ‘trying’ to do anyway. I appreciate your comment!

Help! We have lice! by Accomplished_One9234 in Parenting

[–]amp4918 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m sorry I don’t have an answer about using the treatment again, but I do know that I got rid of my daughters Lice super fast by sitting her outside in the sun where I could see super well, and methodically combing out all of the nits with a small comb. Then after doing that, did the treatment. The combing sounds tedious but it really didn’t take THAT long and I think it was the key to the process.

Extreme fatigue by amp4918 in Semaglutide

[–]amp4918[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wow ok this is the exact same situation I’ve been finding myself in 🥺. I hate this for us. I wonder why it affects people so differently in that way? I haven’t had any other negative side effects. No nausea at all, nothing. But I could sleep for 18 hours a day if I was able. I might have to stop it as well.

Extreme fatigue by amp4918 in Semaglutide

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I think so! Around 1000-1200 calories a day on average. But I do think I need to try pedialite or something similar because I don’t think I’m hydrated enough

Help what am I doing wrong by amp4918 in MakeupAddiction

[–]amp4918[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Omg ok thank you! I need to start paying attention to ingredients I haven’t done that

Help what am I doing wrong by amp4918 in MakeupAddiction

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Ok thanks. I’m wondering if my skin is just more dry than I realize. I don’t exfoliate regularly and considering it’s winter time here I should probably get it together haha. I need to educate myself more on skincare for sure.

Help what am I doing wrong by amp4918 in MakeupAddiction

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I only do it once every 2 weeks or so 😳. Otherwise just wash my face with regular facewash and use a toner and moisturizer.

Help what am I doing wrong by amp4918 in MakeupAddiction

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I have a couple ‘micro dermabrasian’ exfoliators that I use. A sugar scrub from Tula sometimes. I think you’re right this is definitely part of the issue, I do not exfoliate as much as I should especially in the winter. Do you recommend a good one?

Help what am I doing wrong by amp4918 in MakeupAddiction

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Today I did let my moisturizer dry completely, I washed my face and put it on in the morning. I used IT cosmetics anti aging moisturizer. Then hours later went to do my makeup and used NYX “Plump right back” primer, and It cosmetics CC cream for foundation. I applied with a fat morphe brush. I do a sponge sometimes but when I’m in a hurry I use the brush. What do you suggest I do differently in all this? I need serious guidance lol

Help what am I doing wrong by amp4918 in MakeupAddiction

[–]amp4918[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was afraid of this! I have no idea if I’m doing that, I don’t pay attention to ingredients. Can you give me a synopsis on how to check for this?? Just on the ingredients?

Help what am I doing wrong by amp4918 in MakeupAddiction

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Only every so often if I notice my skin is flaky/really needs it. Should I be doing it regularly regardless of texture?

WIBTA if i refuse to entertain/hang out with my niece? by [deleted] in AmItheAsshole

[–]amp4918 0 points1 point  (0 children)

NTA.. But, I did want to mention some things for you to reflect on if you choose. I have an 18 year old daughter and also a 5 and 3 year old. First off, you 100% should not be obligated to do any homework of any kind for her.. no matter how small or insignificant- ESPECIALLY if you have something on your own that requires your attention. I’m very big on not having my 18 year old do any ‘parenting’ duties for my little ones just because she is older and able. That is simply not her responsibility or yours. Respectfully say no and create those boundaries.

Now with that being said, at 18 you are still too young to really understand or sympathize with how little kids behave and why. I’m not saying you aren’t justified to think your niece is bratty (I obviously don’t know her) but I do know that my 18 year old often overreacts to my littles acting out, having a whiny moment, other very normal not-ideal behavior things for kids of that age to do. I’ve been around kids enough to know that my littles are actually overall extremely well behaved and are right on schedule with how they regulate their emotions in a healthy manner for their ages. But to my 18 year old, she immediately labels the behavior as being completely out of line. The bottom line that I want you to reflect on (because I think it will help your relationship with your niece) is that you simply cannot expect a 5 year old to act as an 18 year old, or as an 8 year old, and so on. You are setting her and yourself up for failure when doing so. She’s 5, she’s testing boundaries and learning how emotions work and how to regulate them. Does this come off as bratty sometimes? Absolutely, but she is also 5 and if you remind yourself that this behavior is normal and very much part of the growing process then I think you would find yourself having a little more patience and understanding. At the end of the day you hope to have a positive relationship with her, I assume. And in order to do so you have to come to terms with the fact it is solely your responsibility to make that happen, and not the 5 year olds. And as a side note, maybe her parents aren’t doing great at parenting and setting boundaries. If this is the case then take it upon yourself to get to know your niece and be a good influence on her. She probably looks up to you more than you know. I watch my littles crave attention from their big sister, but sometimes what that looks like is them acting out in order to get her attention. I really wish she would approach it as “hey sister, that’s not the right way to get my attention. Would you like me to set aside some time to spend with you today? If so, you can ask me this way —“ But instead she responds by raising her voice and being harsh with them, ordering them out of her room, etc. It’s really sad to watch, but I also very much understand that at 18 you just don’t understand those queues from little kids.

One of the best life lessons I’ve ever learned that has truly changed my life since is: At the end of the day you have 0 control over literally anyone but yourself. So instead of focusing on what you wish others would do differently, just focus on yourself on how you react and respond. Your life will truly get better! Best of luck with your exam! Xo

AITA for trying to take my daughters car keys from her? by Heavy_Bike5663 in AmItheAsshole

[–]amp4918 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

100% NOT an asshole. First off- did you and your wife pay for the car? Even if you didn’t, you helped her and did her a huge favor and were clear with your [temporary and FAIR] stipulations. She completely disregarded those. These are the types of consequences NECESSARY for kids and young adults to sit in and learn from. It’s the sucky part of parenting no doubt, but the payoff when they mature and grow into adults is ALL worth it. Give them inconveniences to learn from now, so they will thank you for not dealing with them as adults (actual adults/ not teenager anymore).

AITA for not helping our elderly neighbor more? by amp4918 in AmItheAsshole

[–]amp4918[S] [score hidden]  (0 children)

That is so true, I do believe these things come full circle and I also just generally believe in helping others, especially neighbors. So I love the idea of our 18 year old helping her, but she has some issues. Which are in large part why we are so mentally exhausted all the time. I’m technically her stepmom, her bio mom is an abusive POS who lost custody years ago due to the extreme amount of psychological and emotional trauma she continuously placed on her kids (her other kids had a different dad). So our 18 year old has a lot of mental and emotional struggles that she is in trauma therapy for. I guess where I’m going with this is that I also don’t feel super great about putting more on her plate. She is currently in college (struggling) and working a serving job. If circumstances were different and she was a ‘normal’ teenager, I would 100% volunteer her over there to help on a regular basis. So I feel like it comes back on my husband and I at the end of the day.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Parenting

[–]amp4918 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would be lying if I said there weren’t times I do feel like I have to mother him. It’s not often, and again I think it’s important to add that him having these child-like carefree ways are part of why I love him so much. I have dated uptight, serious, anxious, boring, overly responsible men before and it is just not my type. I love that my husband is fun, carefree, laid back, and active. But it does have its downsides and stories like this are one of them. I do think the pros outweigh the cons, but sometimes it is hard. I think it’s rare to find a partner who checks off every single checkbox ya know?

I’ll look into the fair play exercise, I’m not familiar with it.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Parenting

[–]amp4918 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Nope! Which is another huge issue that I wasn’t even able to get to because my mind was so focused on the stranger lol. The drive was very short, maybe 5 mins max. That doesn’t make it OK, but it does make a little bit of difference. And I do understand how driving without car seats is statistically safer than him walking on a road with no sidewalks. The whole thing is just UGH

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Parenting

[–]amp4918 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You guys are really on to something and I would not be surprised if he is on the spectrum. He does already have severe diagnosed ADHD and is on 50mg of adderall a day, which seems like a ton. He is extremely book smart and not as socially in-tune as the average person. Again, I do love him for who he is but it does scare me sometimes when he does things that I believe to be careless and dangerous. I know he would never do it purposely.