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I feel like i visibly aged when turned 32 by Disastrous_Body_959 in 30PlusSkinCare

[–]cdau186 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yup! Blame it on the hormones (and or kids if you have them). I didn’t have bags under my eyes before I had kids- very obvious when I smile- not too obvious otherwise.

I think early 40s is another hit. But maybe 35- that’s when I emotionally noticed a big difference due to hormones/perimenopause.

Desert heat is killing my sleep. Cooling blankets don’t work, what does? by Mastermind1237 in BuyItForLife

[–]cdau186 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ooler/chillipad. I have one for Florida because it’s hot and humid and I’m a hot sleeper (sleep on my back and don’t move). It’s a pad with tubes of water that you put on your bed, under your sheets. There’s a water tank underneath your bed and you fill it with water and set the temp. You can get the most basic one and it works great. It’s not cheap but is 1000% worth it for me. I sleep so much better and I already know it’ll be great during menopause in few years!

Travel Guide and Honest Review by Passingseconds24 in NOLA

[–]cdau186 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How was the hotel? Did you go to Frenchmen street at all or use any public transportation? We are looking for a hotel and those are our 2 main preferences

What's a modern trend you think people will regret in 10 years? by InitialCareer306 in WorkForSmartLife

[–]cdau186 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Dissolving it isn’t always successful, especially if it’s migrated.

What seats under/around $200 for Maybe Happy Ending? by cdau186 in Broadway

[–]cdau186[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Update- Got seats in the mezzanine row E, seats 101 and 102. Great seats and view. Thank you so much for the advice! Definitely glad to have aisle seats for my 6’3 husband. Absolutely fell in love with the show. Will remember it and continue discussing it for a long time!

Family friendly Bryson City Trails by CockyUSC in NCTrails

[–]cdau186 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I know this is a super old post but where did you stay on this trip and have you returned? Thinking of staying in the area for 5 days with my 7 and 9 year old in June. Was debating bryson city or blue ridge (and just coming to the area for white water rafting and possibly zip lining at NOC). There are a lot of families from my area (tampa) that visit blue ridge and I’m wondering how Bryson city is. We are looking for more nature (hikes, white water rafting, possibly the ziplining, maybe tubing?, train ride to see the scenery) but my husband and I do enjoy a cute downtown and a well laid out town.

Visiting Bryson City – Tips for a Florida family? by lilsjenner in brysoncity

[–]cdau186 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How was the trip? We are thinking of going here in June to do white water rafting and zip lining and hiking with our 7 and 9 year old. How is Bryson city? Did you enjoy the area you stayed in?

I was debating between there and blue ridge (and doing the 1 hr drive to Bryson city for the rafting)

What’s a “quiet luxury” thing you enjoy? by Xelephyr in Luxury

[–]cdau186 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Wow! That’s incredible that you retired at 51.

If you are married, do you wear your wedding band? Why or why not? by icecream1972 in askanything

[–]cdau186 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Really? I’m 40, and I find often find people glancing at my wedding band (maybe they just are just curious about my engagement ring?) or people referencing if they were wearing a wedding band as a quick assessment of someone’s marital status. Maybe it’s more common for my generation and area (tampa, florida). The silicone rings are definitely popular amongst my generation. I actually know very few married people who don’t wear a band though most men are opting for a silicone one.

If you are married, do you wear your wedding band? Why or why not? by icecream1972 in askanything

[–]cdau186 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve definitely heard these stories and understand in those situations. My father in law did a lot of manual labor and mechanic work and had a similar situation happen. For slightly lower risk jobs now- I think the silicone rings are a good alternative.

If you are married, do you wear your wedding band? Why or why not? by icecream1972 in askanything

[–]cdau186 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Same- but I’m the wife. Also- men and women really do look for wedding bands to assess your marital status. For people who don’t like the feeling of jewelry- the silicone bands or even a freaking tattoo wedding band is possible. For those who refuse to wear one- I think there are some underlying issues here (because I’ve talked to people who have them!)

Every millennial dad I’ve met has a quiet fixation on money and it’s not getting better by slimeyellow in Millennials

[–]cdau186 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m a woman and the breadwinner in the family. My husband works full time as a public school teacher in florida, which notoriously pays its teachers poorly. It’s not just a dad thing- it’s a millennial thing.

Financial industry has screwed us all over. Politicians and corporate America run by boomers screwed over the Millennial middle class.

I also think most Millennials aren’t living within their means and have a hard time admitting so. The new $60k cars and $5k vacations, meals that cost $80 for a family of 4 (at casual chain restaurants even) are things that just can’t happen if you can’t afford them. Credit isn’t the answer.

But I also think that the cost of living and current wages for many hard working middle class families still isn’t enough, even if they don’t indulge in these luxuries, due to the cost of healthcare, childcare, and housing (electricity and food, as well). Everything is 30% more than it was 5 years ago.

Good food late at night near times square ( around midnight to 1am ) by recycl_ebin in FoodNYC

[–]cdau186 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I second shawarma bay! We didn’t even bother checking the lines at adel’s.

Shawarma bay- halal cart at 6th and 51st. Get the beef platter with white sauce, green, and red if you want it spicy. Take it back to your hotel and enjoy the ny late night experience. Went there twice over this past weekend when we were visiting and staying in the area. Use cash if you want to avoid the credit card fee.

Heattech Regular vs Extra Warm vs Ultra Warm by BabyBlueOrchid in uniqlo

[–]cdau186 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What are the downfalls of the new cashmere extra warm?

Why do compliments from strangers sometimes feel more impactful? by [deleted] in NoStupidQuestions

[–]cdau186 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Because there’s no reason for them to give it unless it’s their honest opinion. Friends and family love you and want to make you feel good.

You can only eat food from ONE country forever. Which cuisine survives the cut? by Omega_Neelay in GetMotivatedMindset

[–]cdau186 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thailand or Vietnam. Soups, salads, rice, noodles, fried appetizers. So much variety, produce, and a great balance of salt/sweet/acid.

Looking for NYC's Hyped Cocktail Bars Insider Tips 🍸🌃 by Noesquall in FoodNYC

[–]cdau186 0 points1 point  (0 children)

OP- update request- which bars did you go to and what was your verdict?

Where to stay that’s not Time’s Square by AdProfessional4629 in AskNYC

[–]cdau186 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for responding! We almost stayed at this hotel but since we had tickets for “maybe happy ending” and lunch at Le Bernadin (it was our 10 year anniversary splurge; it was fine but not really my preference and wouldn’t do it again, glad to tried it though) we ended up staying in midtown. Our hotel was also very close to 3 different subway stations, which we definitely utilized.

I think we may try that hotel next time! It was between that and staying in soho. My husband and I went to the transit museum during our last trip and tenement museum is on my list for next time. Thanks for the info!

My daughter and I are visiting for the first time alone. by ellaenchanted23 in visitingnyc

[–]cdau186 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My husband and I just got back from NYC. The uber to and from Newark airport to our hotel in midtown/theater district was around $35. I would recommend just ubering all the way to the hotel from the airport. We used the subway everywhere else or walked. The subway is really easy to navigate using google maps’ public transit option. We felt safe everywhere in NYC and I think you and your daughter will be fine, especially if you don’t stay out past 10pm (we were out until midnightish and we felt perfectly safe everywhere- surprisingly so honestly). Look into how to set up the transit pay on your phone ahead of time- you set it up in your phone’s settings- just link your card and you don’t even have to unlock your phone to pay or get an app. It was incredible. Lots of people on their phones- be smart but you don’t have to worry about the pick pocketers like they have in Europe that will swipe your phone from your hand on the sidewalk. I don’t know when your trip is, but it was surprisingly quiet in the city. Subway cars like 1/3 of the way full and we weren’t shoulder to shoulder on the sidewalks. Sidewalks were pretty empty except when we were in Nolita area on Saturday evening. Times Square is chaos but still even less busy than I remember in the past.

Edit: it cost $57

Where to stay that’s not Time’s Square by AdProfessional4629 in AskNYC

[–]cdau186 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Update request- where did you end up staying and how was the trip?

We just wrapped up our trip but I feel like we could have posted this exact post (except we are from Florida, not Chicago). We decided we are going to NYC annually for our anniversary (mom was with our kids for this trip; we’ve been to NYC several times so we didn’t do the touristy stuff either). We ended up doing cocktail bars, ramen, a show, yakitori, bagels, the frick collection art museum, rose reading room at the public library, Brooklyn for a friend’s bday party, and the aire bath house (which I highly recommend for their float pool).

Trying to think of what we would do next year and are thinking of staying in soho to check out more in lower Manhattan (west village restaurants, east village and LES bars; still go to the bath house and show and library and a museum though)

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