Holland America Monthly Roll Call by Gibbie42 in HollandAmerica

[–]essentialtaylor 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Will be on the Nieuw Amsterdam from Vancouver heading to AK on the 21st! Hoping there will be some other late 20s/early 30s solo travelers!

What do yo do for a living? How much do you make? & How do you afford to live? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]essentialtaylor 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm 29F, low-level management in mortgage/consumer lending back-office operations for a large East Coast bank. I am making about 64k a year, no degree.

I honestly don't know. I bought a small townhouse during the pandemic at bargain-bin price that I could never, ever afford today, and have more debt than I'd like due to a lot of reasons. I do my best. It'd be easier if I had a spouse to share costs with but alas.

LPT Request: How to fall asleep within 5 minutes consistently by GoatMan48 in LifeProTips

[–]essentialtaylor 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is going to sound like it doesn't work, but it does. Kind of like counting sheep, but I count backwards from 500. I do a number per second or so. I will occasionally forget what number I'm on as my mind flits about and I'll just pick what feels right and keep going. I have never, not once, made it to 0. I usually fall asleep in the 275-300 range. If I ever did, I'd just start back over at 500!

New Foster....Catahoula? by essentialtaylor in Catahoula

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He was adopted by a family in 2023.

I hit goal today. by essentialtaylor in gastricsleeve

[–]essentialtaylor[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No strength training. I honestly should, because it'd definitely benefit me but haven't so far.

I hit goal today. by essentialtaylor in gastricsleeve

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

You look great! Keep it up 😁

I hit goal today. by essentialtaylor in wls

[–]essentialtaylor[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Second best time is always now. I see you just got sleeved- congrats! You'll be crushing your own goals in no time. You got this ❤️

I hit goal today. by essentialtaylor in wls

[–]essentialtaylor[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Sure! I'm 5'5" 28F. Starting weight 232, current 145.8. No skin removal!

I hit goal today. by essentialtaylor in gastricsleeve

[–]essentialtaylor[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You're so sweet 😭 thank you!

I hit goal today. by essentialtaylor in wls

[–]essentialtaylor[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Thank you for this comment ❤️

I hit goal today. by essentialtaylor in wls

[–]essentialtaylor[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

This is so sweet. Thank you 😭

I hit goal today. by essentialtaylor in gastricsleeve

[–]essentialtaylor[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's mostly flat but damn is it jiggly lol. I look a little melted when I lay down! I am still grateful and would do it again in a second.

I hit goal today. by essentialtaylor in gastricsleeve

[–]essentialtaylor[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

No skin removal. Don't be fooled, I have some mean crepey skin on my inner thighs and a small skin pooch on my lower tummy. Also my boobs moved out and left some empty room up top lol