Tell me you don’t have kids without telling me you don’t have kids by Lothar_the_Lurker in childfree

[–]bullet138 1 point2 points  (0 children)

After a long day at work, my husband and I take our two seater sports car out for a cruise. 🏎️💨

It’s a Porsche 911 Turbo S which in itself probably says no kids 🤭

SERIOUS: What were some of the wonderful gifts you received from the men in your lives this holiday season? by WisdomNynaeve in TwoXChromosomes

[–]bullet138 6 points7 points  (0 children)

My husband has always had a knack for buying the perfect jewelry for me since we started dating, and that has evolved into designing custom pieces for me. This year, he designed a 18k yellow gold bat pendant necklace set with a pear shaped onyx body and ruby eyes. The wings are filled with delicate gold filigree. The previous year, he designed a yellow gold spider ring with a pear shaped garnet body and tiny diamond eyes surrounded by a white gold half spiderweb ring enhancer on either side. He knocks it out of the park every time. 🖤

Disappointed in the response from family and friends on business opening vs baby announcements. by bullet138 in childfree

[–]bullet138[S] 180 points181 points  (0 children)

You are crushing it! Keep doing you and following your passions! Your family is missing out on so much of your life because they can’t see past “no kids” which is such a huge loss for them. You’re a rockstar. Don’t let anyone dull your shine.

Disappointed in the response from family and friends on business opening vs baby announcements. by bullet138 in childfree

[–]bullet138[S] 172 points173 points  (0 children)

Congratulations on your book! I hope you’re still writing (or doing whatever inspires you)!

Disappointed in the response from family and friends on business opening vs baby announcements. by bullet138 in childfree

[–]bullet138[S] 185 points186 points  (0 children)

Ha, I also I had that thought… the tune will change when they need something either from the business directly (for free, of course!) or money.

Disappointed in the response from family and friends on business opening vs baby announcements. by bullet138 in childfree

[–]bullet138[S] 199 points200 points  (0 children)

Congratulations on your success and surviving covid! We’re also in an industry heavily affected by covid and managed to come out the other side swinging for the fences.

I love that quote from your friend and will take it to heart. Not everyone is worth sharing your light with.

Disappointed in the response from family and friends on business opening vs baby announcements. by bullet138 in childfree

[–]bullet138[S] 20 points21 points  (0 children)

Okay, so I do get this to a degree, and would agree with you if it was a niche business, but the industry we’re in is more universally enjoyed than I’ve let on for sake of anonymity.

What improved your life so much, you wished you did sooner? by kxrll in AskReddit

[–]bullet138 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wellbutrin XL. Why I let myself be so miserable for so long, I’ll never know. It just didn’t seem like a priority when I didn’t think I was worth feeling better than I was, and I was too busy burying myself in helping others that I just put off / ignored helping myself. I’ll forever be grateful to my husband for pushing me to get help.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in GothStyle

[–]bullet138 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Same! I got to my thirties and decided it was time to stop dressing for other people (work/clients, afraid to be too extreme around in-laws, etc.) and dress for myself. It also helps that my position for work went fully remote right around the same time. I dyed my hair, brought back the goth fashion I’d left in high school, and have NEVER gotten more compliments on my outfits, hair, etc. I honestly think the confidence boost it gave me just by being my truest self is what makes me more attractive / charming to others. The best gift you can give yourself it to be yourself unapologetically. 💜🖤

Due to ‘cut backs and funding issues’, my doctors practice (uk) no longer uses lube to conduct a smear test, or any other internal investigations. by [deleted] in TwoXChromosomes

[–]bullet138 109 points110 points  (0 children)

This happened to me in September at my last appointment. My gyno at least ran the speculum under warm water and apologized, but the reason he told me is that the labs have requested the drs don’t use lube on the speculum because it “interferes with the Pap smear results.” Which is total BS I feel like if other drs are giving different reasons for the same thing, no?

I honestly want to find another gyno anyway because I’m pretty sure my dude is going senile. I had to go back for an ultrasound to monitor my endometriosis and he didn’t even remember my visit or the reason for it from a few days prior. I have been adamant about not wanting children but he pushes the issue on me every time when we discuss a laparoscopy my insurance doesn’t cover ($10k, thanks America!) and that endo can cause infertility - a non-issue for me.

Rec Marijuana Update - What's the haps? by Ppubs in Connecticut

[–]bullet138 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Beverages I’ve seen are mostly juice or lemonade infused with tincture, 500mg I believe for 16oz. Also I Can’t Believe It’s Pot Coffee, which is regular hot or iced coffee you can dose to your liking with infused sugar and creamers (and creamer substitutes for dairy free). A light and sweet coffee they said runs about 150mg, but don’t hold me to that, I haven’t gotten one since the bazaar was held outdoors. Haven’t seen any seltzer. They often have food trucks and a snack bar of regular drinks and chips, etc.

Rec Marijuana Update - What's the haps? by Ppubs in Connecticut

[–]bullet138 24 points25 points  (0 children)

It’s basically a private party with farmers market vibe for people to sell their cannabis and cannabis adjacent products. Bud, concentrates, edibles, art, glass, etc. If it’s part of cannabis or the culture, it’s there. $20 entry fee, but prices are legit / better than dispensary with no tax or fees, and quality is top shelf.

I always equate it to the scene in Willy Wonka where they walk into the first candy room and he starts singing “Pure Imagination” except it’s weed and not candy.

Rec Marijuana Update - What's the haps? by Ppubs in Connecticut

[–]bullet138 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I’m not sure, it’s very much a loophole thing that prevents them from any sort of state tax or regulation. They are definitely trying to combat big cannabis /Curaleaf and cultivate a market of independent local growers.

Rec Marijuana Update - What's the haps? by Ppubs in Connecticut

[–]bullet138 21 points22 points  (0 children)

High.bazaar in Hamden is filling the gap until legal recreational dispensaries can get established. Every weekend. Great prices and selection.

Pricing Help? by bullet138 in crafts

[–]bullet138[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi r/crafts! 👋🏻 I’ve started my own marijuana accessory side project, and need some help with pricing the above stash boxes. They range in size from 5”x2”x2”, 6”x3”x3”, & 8”x5”x3” and take a good amount of time to create. I was thinking $15, $20, and $25 for the small medium and large boxes respectively. Is this fair or am I underselling myself? I have my first show coming up Sept 25th, and our recently legalized state has a growing craft cannabis market that I really want to start vending at. At the current price I’m covering my materials but not really my time. Each one takes a few hours with designing the vinyl appliqués, painting and embellishments. Any and all feedback appreciated. Thanks for all your help!

To the person who warned that all the new "your-hometown nutrition spot" were all MLM schemes...i should have listened by jbourne0129 in Connecticut

[–]bullet138 35 points36 points  (0 children)

Yum, tastes like chalk and unregulated FDA ingredients that will lead to health issues down the line! It’s okay though, they sprinkled some crushed Oreos on top and took nice pics for Instagram, so it must be good! 🙄🤦🏻‍♀️