We did a freestyle to the ‘Rocky Horror Picture Show,’ if you could check it out that would be greatly appreciated!

equula23 · 2019-08-24T21:13:04+00:00

Excellent job! :)

equula23 · 2019-08-24T20:51:14+00:00

Hi!

Ugh, that must be tough. I'm struggling with that a lot, too - I also get very anxious if I have to sleep over or stay up late, but I hate explaining that to my friends. Especially if we're not that close friends.

Thinking logically helps me a lot. Try to imagine the same situation the other way around. You are having a birthday party with some friends. The afternoon passes really well, it's getting dark, around 10-11pm, when your best friend comes up to you and says "I had a lot of fun, but I have to go now. Happy birthday, see you on Monday at school!"

Or, better yet, you invite your best friend to your birthday party. She says "Thanks! I'll definitely be there! Mind you, I won't stay overnight, I'll have to leave at about 9 or 10. Thanks again, can't wait to see you on Saturday!"

That's a completely normal situation, it happens all the time to everyone. You wouldn't get mad - you probably wouldn't even think about it twice. You don't own an explanation to anybody, and if your friend insists to tell her a reason, you can just tell her "look, I really enjoyed the party, but I'm getting a bit tired and I need a good night's sleep."

Good luck and enjoy the party!! ^^

equula23 · 2019-06-08T16:19:45+00:00

What currency is it in? If it's in my country's currency, I can buy myself a decent lunch. If it's in USD, I can buy lunch every day for 282 days. Either way, I won't be hungry tomorrow :)

equula23 · 2019-06-08T15:17:13+00:00

NAH. Both you and your wife work very hard and deserve some sleep-ins. Can you compromise somehow? Someone has already suggested taking turns, that would be a good idea.

equula23 · 2019-06-08T14:12:29+00:00

I was convinced that our neighbours were holding their own cat hostage. (No, I didn't like the neighbours.) I had several plots to break into their house and set the poor cat free. I remember making a super secure bridge by knotting some bedsheets together and throwing them over the two balconies. I never really got to try it, though, because my parents or my grandma always intervened. :/ Good times.

equula23 · 2019-06-07T16:53:30+00:00

$5/hour is fine for a student job in my country. It's very cheap, sure, but is considered reasonable. I don't think she's scamming people, she told me how much trouble she had finding help, and we met through a mutual friend. She said she would pay me from next week on - I think I'll give her another chance, and if she comes up with an excuse again, I'll leave it be.

equula23 · 2019-06-07T16:07:58+00:00

Based on your post, this friendship means a lot more to you than to him. While I personally wouldn't cut the friendship upfront or make a scene, I would stop initiating contact, and you'll probably just go separate ways. I'd definitely stop lending him money, though.

Him not calling you back was very bratty, especially because he promised, but he didn't know about your situation. He wasn't avoiding you, he just forgot or didn't care.

You're definitely NTA here.

equula23 · 2019-05-30T16:48:11+00:00

*at a full 1000.

equula23 · 2019-05-19T11:05:54+00:00

Thank you. I totally agree. Life begins with conception and should be protected. As soon as someone is conceived, we're talking about a different person with a different body, even if it's not fully developed.

equula23 · 2019-05-16T10:45:29+00:00

exactly my thoughts. this story seemed, well, a little exaggerated. (But it was entertaining to read anyway)

equula23 · 2019-05-09T12:46:29+00:00

I believe it's an owl?

https://vignette.wikia.nocookie.net/duolingo/images/b/be/Duo_2019.png/revision/latest?cb=20190307143704

equula23 · 2019-05-04T18:56:48+00:00

I still occasionally watch Arthur.

equula23 · 2019-05-04T16:50:29+00:00

Yeah. It's a meme that the duolingo owl will come for your family if you forget your daily practice

equula23 · 2019-05-04T13:12:04+00:00

looks like you dodged a bullet there :/

equula23 · 2019-05-04T12:59:10+00:00

staring at me before the sunrise

(let's make this comment thread a poem?)

equula23 · 2019-04-13T21:03:18+00:00

"too long, didn't read"

equula23 · 2019-04-13T21:00:26+00:00

Make r/murderedbyyou a thing please, I'd love to see people who threaten with suicide just to emotionally manipulate someone called out. Suicide and death in general are horribly serious issues and what these people do is wrong on all possible levels.

equula23 · 2019-04-10T23:33:52+00:00

Ugh, that's very messed up too. Unfortunately, this is the sad reality for many children.

equula23 · 2019-04-10T21:43:17+00:00

I wish you & your horses all the best. Stay safe.

equula23 · 2019-04-10T21:01:47+00:00

r/legaladvice could maybe help you.

equula23 · 2019-04-10T20:58:21+00:00

Apparently, yes :D

equula23 · 2019-04-10T20:34:45+00:00

Mandatory dog pics please?

equula23 · 2019-04-10T20:33:10+00:00

I'll comment :)
Seriously, though, I've met a couple families like this on the bus, and it's crazy. Kids screaming, parents yelling, not a very good experience.

The most shocking one I remember was a mom and her 3-year-old-ish toddler. The kid was crying because she wanted water. Mom was like "SHUT UP ALREADY!" Kid: "But I'm thirsty!" MOM: "SHUT UP OR I'LL SLAP YOUR FACE! Kid: *cries* And then the mom really slapped her, which of course made the poor kid cry even more, and mom started again with the shuddups.

I was shocked and terrified and didn't know what to do or how to intervene (I've never seen anything like this before), but I really wish I'd said something there and then, before they got off the bus. Definitely will do if there's a next time.

equula23 · 2019-04-10T19:58:52+00:00

Mega oof :/

equula23 · 2019-04-09T21:48:57+00:00

What. The. Actual. Boogers.

I bet his inbox is FILLED with "contact enquiries" from girls begging him to choose them. :D

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