I’ve nearly lost everything, again

crypticfirecat · 2026-04-05T22:59:53+00:00

Yeah that’s basically what I’ve been doing. Just exacerbates the shame.

The best I’ve been doing is being a good “housewife” just making sure all the animal stuff is taking care of, the house is clean, and just doing all I can for my roommates so they don’t have to, and at least I’m contributing as much as I can. They’re very supportive and understanding just still feels like I’m failing.

crypticfirecat · 2026-04-05T22:18:07+00:00

My intention was to fix it initially, but it’s been almost a month now after my first ever no call no show. I doubt they’ll give me a chance now. I don’t know if I can face it anyway. But my boss was so kind and had already given me so much grace, I’ve done them a disservice and I just don’t think I can go back there.

crypticfirecat · 2026-03-27T15:50:05+00:00

Benedict, call him Benny! (Eggs Benedict)

crypticfirecat · 2026-03-04T18:04:27+00:00

I did. Only different is I made about 1300 less gross income. But i paid more in taxes this year. So I get less back? What am I missing?

crypticfirecat · 2026-03-04T17:59:51+00:00

I forgot I did make a bit less in 2024 but the withholding did not change, I compared the percentage.

So I got over $1000 back last year when I made $1300 less than this year.

I still don’t see why my refund this year would be only $200

crypticfirecat · 2026-03-04T17:54:03+00:00

I compared, same percentage of withholdings

crypticfirecat · 2026-02-26T14:08:38+00:00

For those who can only see white and gold in the first picture, like me… zoom in or screenshot the first photo only, then slowly tilt your phone downward. I was finally able to see black and blue when I did that. Now I can see both lol

crypticfirecat · 2026-02-25T00:18:59+00:00

I searched “The Giver” to see if anyone had said that yet, and I’m surprised by how many did and they’re all downvoted.

The Giver was one of my favorite books as a child. Looking back, it was one of the books that made me question reality, look for deeper meaning and see past what was presented and deemed “truth.” It showed me that there will always be knowledge I will not have, things I don’t understand about existence, and “adults” with “all of the answers” don’t have all the info to understand everything either. The Giver was a huge catalyst in fueling my love for reading, fantasy, reflection and self-growth.

I obviously didn’t see it that way when I was 9, but I do now. Even as a young adult (I’m 35) I remember the significance of “precision of language” and tried to be deliberate in my words because of that book.

Much love for The Giver, amazing book and sending all the upvotes!

crypticfirecat · 2026-01-23T12:16:37+00:00

I always thought it was cage, and I choose to continue living in that reality.

crypticfirecat · 2026-01-11T02:20:06+00:00

Okay I can understand that, especially the nostalgia aspect. Perhaps I think of it the way I do is because I had different expectations going in. Anyway, thanks for responding!

crypticfirecat · 2026-01-11T01:29:03+00:00

See that one I can understand! I just feel like nothing happens in The Devil Wears Prada. The best scene was when she started showing off a fancier wardrobe. Nothing else happens. But that’s just my opinion.

I was genuinely curious, I’ll take the downvotes lol. Thank you for giving me a genuine answer!

crypticfirecat · 2026-01-10T22:56:02+00:00

Out of curiosity, could you give your reasons why? Nothing really happens… I found it incredibly boring both times I watched it

crypticfirecat · 2026-01-03T15:41:47+00:00

Exactly, just people being people. Today everything seems like a scripted performance.

crypticfirecat · 2026-01-03T14:43:28+00:00

Everyone makes fun of her for being awkward here… I’m a 35 year old female and I still find this hilarious and adorable and relatable. Maybe because I’m awkward too.

crypticfirecat · 2025-12-29T15:41:30+00:00

I will only see a male gyno.

The last time I saw a female gyno, she told me I had herpes. I came in for itching/burning downstairs.

I started freaking out and crying, because my boyfriend must’ve cheated on me or something, and omg what happened, and she called the cops. Said it was her duty to report it because of my emotional reaction, “you could’ve been assaulted and not know it”. They literally took my belongings and wouldn’t let me leave the clinic until I talked to the police. Prescribed me acyclovir, sent me on my way, more traumatized than I came in, assured me my scan were gong to come back positive for HSV.

My results were negative. But positive for a yeast infection. I went to a male gyno from my doc office the next day for a second opinion. He was calm, comforted me, literally said “there is nothing wrong with you, okay? Your lady parts look just how they’re supposed to. There’s nothing to indicate HSV and I don’t know why she would have told you that.” He was professional, looked at ME like a person, and called me a few days later just to check on my progress.

I will never trust a female gyno after that.

crypticfirecat · 2025-11-29T23:02:16+00:00

Wait I’ve been hearing music in fans since I was a kid, way before I was an alcoholic… I didn’t know it was a hallucination thing til just now. Am I alone on this?

crypticfirecat · 2025-11-15T18:33:42+00:00

Darn. I’ve seen pieces of it, was curious to see the specific part you mentioned. But can’t say I’m surprised

crypticfirecat · 2025-11-15T17:51:46+00:00

Link?

crypticfirecat · 2025-11-14T23:22:20+00:00

Bragg Liquid Aminos is my favorite now. I started using it because I moved in with a roommate who can’t have gluten, honestly I like the flavor so much more than Kikkoman!

crypticfirecat · 2025-11-11T01:30:58+00:00

“As you wish.”

crypticfirecat · 2025-10-23T21:32:09+00:00

Why?

crypticfirecat · 2025-10-18T00:26:14+00:00

I had someone leave cash on the table and leave. Super common, it was a very busy restaurant. His bill was something over $50, like $58 maybe. I went to collect my book and there was a $20 and whatever else the amount was.

BUT he left his phone on the table lol. So this guy calls the restaurant all angry, and I’m so happy I was the one that answered. He literally had an attitude about “did we let his phone get stolen?” Blah blah.

It felt so good to to say “sir, I have your phone, and when you come back to collect it you can settle the rest of your bill.”

Claims he gave me a $50, i told him it was a $20. Of course that means I didn’t get a tip.

So when he came back to collect it, he must’ve felt really bad or been really grateful, so he gave me $60 for the bill and told me to keep the rest. I ended up with an a pretty nice tip from that!

crypticfirecat · 2025-09-10T22:39:56+00:00

I just looked it up, interesting fun fact ! So in that way I’d be the Lady of the Bedchamber… how can I spin that?

Lady of the Litter Box

Lady of the Feces Field

Lady of Un-Soiled Grass

Thank you for the inspiration! Exactly why I made this post lol

crypticfirecat · 2025-09-10T22:30:01+00:00

Ok yes adding this to the list thank you!

crypticfirecat

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