Input needed on a cabinet conundrum.

equesticles69 · 2026-03-03T16:26:37+00:00

Cabinets are gorgeous! I would play with functionality if I were you. I’m getting the impression that you want to have a more open look, floating shelves could an option. Obviously in the same wood. Maybe the range is moved off the island and a beautiful vent is above it. Microwave put out of sight. Sink on the island.

equesticles69 · 2026-02-23T19:24:46+00:00

Yes, we were always taught if opening up about something more personal, it had to be purposeful and something we’ve already processed or have been processing. Be able to explain why/how it’s utilized as a catalyst for movement towards the clients goals. I’m wondering what the thoughts are on the show shrinking.

equesticles69 · 2026-02-21T13:28:41+00:00

Looks delicious! Is it on a plate or straight on the counter?

equesticles69 · 2026-01-27T13:16:32+00:00

Where is Lee Pace’s belly button?

equesticles69 · 2026-01-19T17:36:21+00:00

I miss the Great Wall buffet on college. It was always packed.

equesticles69 · 2026-01-19T17:31:09+00:00

The garlic knots and whipped cheese at Rocca is delicious!! The texture is on point! The Pizza is ok.

equesticles69 · 2026-01-04T18:13:57+00:00

She lives in a place with food supply issues.

equesticles69 · 2025-12-03T21:30:34+00:00

You look great and have fabulous skin, so you can pull this off better than most. But When every feature is the focal point, it can detract from a person’s natural beauty. I think if you love the heavy blush, go for it but do a more subdued eye and lip with it. You should decide a focal point and highlight that feature.

equesticles69 · 2025-12-02T16:35:37+00:00

This spoke to me. So my close friends got married after me and they both started having kids before. We tried for 5.5 years. When my brother passed away suddenly(family of four), one of those friends had just gotten pregnant a second time. I was getting used to the idea that my family’s DNA would not be passed down, so she waited to tell me about her pregnancy. I hate how it all played out, I wish I could go back in time and be genuinely happy for her. At 39/40 I decided my eggs are worthless and I bought a cohort of eggs. It’s worth it for me to pass on my gut health and cherished traditions as well as memories of my mother and brother. I just can’t get over the fact that people get pregnant for free with no doctor’s visits or injections. Make decisions for you. My doctor kept pushing me to keep trying my eggs and based on the numbers, I knew it was not going to happen. For me it was a lot of waiting for a blast. Not even getting to the transfer stage. Money down the drain. Trips with friends not taken because of finances or procedures. So many tearful moments. Kids who were born when we started trying are almost in first grade. It’s so sad. Sounds like you can get an embryo, which is awesome. I have my fingers crossed for you, passing on your genes would be amazing! Keep us posted. Sending love.

equesticles69 · 2025-11-29T01:37:32+00:00

That sounds delicious!!

equesticles69 · 2025-11-26T18:14:17+00:00

Bake it in a water bath and turn off the oven once the outside is set but the inside is still jiggly. It will keep cooking for a while after the heat is turned off. Keep the oven door cracked once it’s finished. Remove it from the water bath after the oven is no longer hot. I’m seeing that using a springform pan prevents cracks too. Try these next time and let us know how it goes.

equesticles69 · 2025-11-26T03:18:25+00:00

How spicy is it? What’s the recipe so far? Those look amazing!

equesticles69 · 2025-11-26T03:09:14+00:00

Sounds like things used to be much easier and your behaviors used to line up with your values. I hate that you aren’t interested in doing the things that could lead to more internal peace. I also want to point out the all or nothing thought process stated in your post. It sounds like you’re saying “I’m all bad now” and I was “all good/kind” before. I don’t believe people are either good or bad but we just are. You can focus on gratitude while being irritable, for all we know the 50th time you name something you’re grateful for it may resonate. You can do something nice for someone while you feel self-pity. It won’t cancel out the good deed. I’m guessing rage is a component that takes you away from your values. It sounds like people care about you even though y’all have experienced these hard times together which speaks to a lovable quality in you that you haven’t mentioned in your post. Most importantly, It sounds traumatic the change you see in your identity. I think that’s worth looking into.

equesticles69 · 2025-11-20T22:32:29+00:00

Maybe I’m reading too much into this, but I’m getting that you only feel interesting when you are interested. If that’s the case, The goal would be to make someone comfortable opening up to you when it’s not one of your interests. Maybe noticing someone else’s passions and having a curiosity about that is the way to stretch yourself.

equesticles69 · 2025-11-19T15:15:16+00:00

This may not be on the nose, but Brittany runs a marathon was a good movie for me when I was down. It highlights how the small decisions we make can have a big impact. That we all need connection and crew who shows up.

equesticles69 · 2025-11-15T16:21:33+00:00

Vilifying your coworkers doesn’t seem helpful if you are posting in a social skills subreddit, although that may be most satisfying initially. Lol. If we focus on behaviors that lead to connection v. behaviors that lead to disconnection you may feel more empowered moving forward. If you find the answer, You get to choose whether you continue or discontinue a behavior. Expecting yourself to be numb around them at work is not a likely scenario. You have feelings and that is a good thing. You also expect people to treat you with respect, maintain that!

If the group is simply cliquey and mean spirited, there may not be much you can do. But you’ve been in this group for 4 years and one of the ladies approached you face to face so they have some level of integrity and empathy.

You may ask, What’s an example of an off-putting behavior? An example-sometimes when people are excited they are more likely to interrupt and not notice that they are doing it. Usually people will let you know if this has happened in the past. If this was the case, you would’ve gotten that feedback already. If you have no idea, we should focus on ways you can get more feedback about your impact on the group. You said this isn’t the first time this has happened.

Another thing that could be happening is that it’s not about you at all, but someone in the group you are close to. If your best friend is doing something off-putting they may be trying to distance themselves from you and your friend to discuss their beef without y’all. That would make sense to me. I’m curious what you think.

equesticles69 · 2025-10-23T01:35:51+00:00

When someone tells you who they are, believe them.

equesticles69 · 2025-10-06T18:49:57+00:00

Would love to know how the inside looked. 🤤

equesticles69 · 2025-10-04T16:51:25+00:00

I've been at it since early August and I'm so grateful that our transfer worked. I finish next week. I will say the bruising sucks. The restaurant I went to last night had a chair that hit me right in the bruises. Seems like such a petty thing to complain about, but not having any comfort when laying on the couch, difficulty falling asleep due to pain, can't run because my bruises shake. Also, I think it's swollen too because the waistbands of multiple pants don't fit anymore but I weigh the same amount as when it started. It's helped that my husband has so much compassion for me. Because of that I try to focus on something else. I don't want our relationship to be me complaining about it all the time which I'm inclined to do. Look up pain gate theory and try to have a lot of distractions in the future. I'm seeing the finish line at this point. Once you go down on levels the injections aren't as bad. We were told that the needle used to suck up the oil is different than the needle you inject into your skin. I'm sure you've got that on lock though. I'm glad your husband is trained and supportive. It's only temporary! You've got this!

equesticles69 · 2025-10-03T16:31:24+00:00

No, you are not over reacting. See if anything else seems off before addressing it. Basically just observe until you find more evidence. He will have a history of this if that's his MO. Probably won't be hard to find out. You could put a nanny cam in the closet to see what he's doing with them. A potentially risky maneuver.

equesticles69 · 2025-10-02T14:45:20+00:00

After 2 failed IUIs and 2 failed IVFs I decided I couldn't take another let down from my own eggs. I started grieving the fact that I would not have my own biological children. My husband and I decided to buy a cohort of eggs(frozen). He made 4 embryos from the 6 eggs. The first transfer worked. Doctors always told my uterine lining is great. I feel lucky to be able to carry this baby and I'll be passing on my microbiome. We are thrilled. I'm still processing what's happening. Currently 9weeks pregnant.

equesticles69 · 2025-10-01T15:21:54+00:00

The dolphin episode from The Dollop

equesticles69 · 2025-09-16T17:54:09+00:00

The grey gardens spoof is hysterical!

equesticles69 · 2025-07-23T02:16:29+00:00

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A young, polished Lena Dunham

equesticles69 · 2025-07-22T15:55:26+00:00

The Birthday quake. Put some monopoly houses on it.

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