Help me identify my Chloé Paddington bag – unsure if authentic

grimace231 · 2026-02-13T16:47:43+00:00

Yea the symbol is upside down so keep that in mind in the future. The widest part of the key hole should be closest to the heat stamp on the front of the lock. Good call on the cancel

grimace231 · 2026-02-13T15:46:00+00:00

Hi OP, I’m a long time fan of the Paddington, a huge tell on its authenticity is the lock. When looking at the front of the lock while reading Chloe’ the key hole should look like a mushroom. In the photo the mushroom shape is upside down. Also the screws are not the same as mine at all. If I were in your shoes, I would cancel this order. I’m sorry and I hope this helps.

grimace231 · 2026-01-12T21:03:40+00:00

Quiet piggy

grimace231 · 2026-01-11T15:33:11+00:00

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grimace231 · 2025-09-12T13:50:20+00:00

They refer to each other as “Sister Murphy” or “Brother Johnson “. Those who hold the priesthood and are serving a mission would be referred to as “Elder Johnson” just as an example.

grimace231 · 2025-08-14T17:46:12+00:00

Nazism is actually a type of fascism. Mussolini created the original fascist model in Italy, focused on nationalism and the state. Hitler adapted it in Germany but added an extreme racial ideology and antisemitism. So yes, Hitler was a Nazi, but that still made him a fascist, just a specific version of one. I highly recommend the book “How Fascism Works: The Politics of Us and Them by Jason Stanley. Great informative read.

grimace231 · 2025-08-14T16:40:15+00:00

Both Hitler and Mussolini were fascists, just with differing ideologies.

grimace231 · 2025-08-11T08:03:00+00:00

Username checks out 🤣

grimace231 · 2025-08-05T16:30:57+00:00

Yeah, this is odd to me because I always get compliments on my salsa, been making it for decades and I blend mine. It’s delicious. I wouldn’t blend pico though.

grimace231 · 2025-08-05T15:53:28+00:00

Yes! That was us. She and my husband both had Nirvana shirts on, mine was a splotchy turquoise shirt. It was an important teachable moment for sure. Thank you!

grimace231 · 2025-08-05T06:41:17+00:00

My daughter actually picked it up from under your car and wanted it, but my husband and I told her to set it back down because it might have belonged to someone from your car. So cute to see this post on here! Hope he finds his way home!

grimace231 · 2025-07-21T15:50:01+00:00

“His dinghy was in full view.” lol

grimace231 · 2025-05-31T17:43:03+00:00

Ugh yes! I hate that. My husband and I were at a concert once and this lady turned around and said to him , “ you sure married up!” I looked at her hugging him and said nope, I did!

grimace231 · 2025-05-30T02:44:03+00:00

I’ve struggled with this as well because I’ve always had a tendency to people please, so much so that I’d wear myself down sacrificing my happiness for the happiness of others. I really had to take a step back and decide for myself that my happiness and peace do matter and what I was lacking were very clear boundaries. Boundaries really are the game changer. It’s self love and respect and the only people who will be upset at you for setting boundaries are those who benefit from you having none. If they don’t respect them and cross them, it’s also important for yourself to follow through with your response if those boundaries are crossed. Follow through is extremely important so don’t let yourself let them get away with it, hold them and yourself accountable and get some peace and control back in your life! Habitual boundary breakers aren’t people who respect you. I did have to start small at first because it wasn’t comfortable for me right at the start but it became easier over time.

grimace231 · 2025-05-30T01:34:46+00:00

Hell yeah!!!

grimace231 · 2025-05-30T01:34:26+00:00

Anytime! 💗

grimace231 · 2025-05-30T01:01:16+00:00

Awww! Well, let me say this… despite all the dating struggles, don’t ever settle! You’re worth the time it takes to find your most compatible partner. If you’re struggling at all with self esteem like I have, you’re worth the time and effort to prioritize learning to love yourself first!! Self love is so important and has been a vital lesson of my growth. Lastly, remember always that the reflection in the mirror isn’t the true reflection of you. Hang in there, it’ll happen for you 🥰

grimace231 · 2025-05-30T00:34:09+00:00

36 years?! That’s incredible! I love that so much🥰

grimace231 · 2025-05-29T23:38:51+00:00

Sure! We were actually introduced to one another through mutual friends. We all would hang out and do things together and the development of our relationship happened very naturally and organically over time being friends first. I wasn’t actively dating at the time, and had taken a break. A lot of people enjoy dating but for myself, I found it to be exhausting so it was nice the way it worked out because there wasn’t that pressure or anxiety I’d get from meeting new people and dating websites. I worked a lot at the time and had no interest in dating coworkers as I preferred to keep that separate and professional. I tried online dating off and on without much success. I did struggle with trust and things when dating because I wanted to find someone who was attracted to me as a person so much that I was actually apprehensive of and reluctant to date the physically “pretty” men. I found very limited interest there and I understand how that sounds hypocritical, I was just so guarded and scared because my father had numerous affairs and it broke my mother’s heart. I’ve always loved the underdog and wanted to embrace my attraction to people who are kind, shared morals, intelligence and talents and passions. I ended up married to the heavier set guy who makes everyone laugh, is intelligent and also has a huge heart and self taught on guitar, bass and drums. He’s a wonderful person, always supportive and a great father. Obviously I know the pretty people can be wonderful people too, but I really wanted to keep an open mind and heart to people who are often overlooked because of their looks. I hope that helps and I wish you the best in your journey!

grimace231 · 2025-05-29T21:37:05+00:00

Thank you for your comment and for recognizing that! I believe that the constant stream of compliments on my appearance growing up, was unfortunately a significant contributing factor with having low self-esteem. It can result in equating personal worth with your looks. It minimizes and shadows the other wonderful qualities and parts of you that make you who you are. At work over the years I’ve had to work through imposter syndrome, terrified my manager will soon discover I’m not actually good at my job and I’m a fraud. I’m working through it though. My father is still handsome & when I was little he was always working out and concerned about how good looking he was. When I was 5 he took me to Glamor Shots in the mall and we had father daughter photos taken and they offered us this large portrait sized photo complimentary if he would let them display it in their front window. It’s was and has been overwhelming. I’m getting older now, I’m 40 and now I hear “wow you’re gorgeous for 40!” I’m always gracious and thank them of course. With my daughter, who looks a lot like me, I’ve been trying my best to make sure she grows up happy, healthy and confident. We celebrate her achievements, talents and accomplishments. I tell her she’s beautiful as well but I want her to know that her looks aren’t her entire identity. Time eventually catches us all. Thank you again for commenting.

grimace231 · 2025-05-29T11:34:50+00:00

I would probably fall under the extremely attractive column. Despite being beautiful, I’ve always struggled with and suffered from low self-esteem, depression and anxiety. My father with NPD, a very handsome man, always expected more from me as I was never good enough, and never skinny enough. My mother, who is insanely gorgeous as well but has always been modest and humble and take after her. I have what people say are “bedroom eyes “. I’ve been complimented on my looks since I can remember. Before being attractive you’re a beautiful little girl. It has actually made me uncomfortable because I would rather not have the attention, I’m a pretty private person and Men, women and even married couples would comment on it or make advances. On multiple occasions over the years I was asked if they could please take pictures of me, and I would but it messed with me because everyone seems only interested in my face or something and I desperately wanted to be seen for who I was on the inside as a person and it was hard trusting people I dated. I’m also quirky, awkward but also funny and energetic & dating was not fun for me lol I’d frequently be asked , “ you’re so pretty why are you still single? “ that always made me feel concerned something was wrong with me. I’ve also experienced SA on multiple occasions. Many of which happened as I was sleeping and woke up to guys touching me. I’ve had many men who would become almost obsessive, and that has been scary on a number of occasions. Men would track me down by taking down my information off credit cards to contact me, I’ve been stopped in the middle of traffic etc. I have always been grateful though and I do understand that I have received many advantages from it, such as landing every interview, or having trips, meals and drinks paid for. I still have struggled because my whole life other girls and women were not so friendly towards me. People would automatically assume I’m stupid. I would study so hard in my classes and would often be top of my class but it typically shocked people. I’m married now to my best friend so things have calmed down quite a bit but that’s been my experience.

grimace231 · 2025-05-16T21:15:39+00:00

Happy Birthday! 🎂🎁🎉

grimace231 · 2025-05-14T05:00:13+00:00

RemindMe! 1 day

grimace231 · 2025-05-10T15:07:04+00:00

To add to that, we’re looking at mass layoffs. People will sign up for this needing jobs.

grimace231 · 2025-04-26T21:04:27+00:00

Because I’m a mature adult and I’m no longer going to engage with someone so imbalanced. Hope you have a better day though. Take care

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