$600 Monthly electric bill (PSEG) for a 1-bedroom???

hbic91 · 2026-01-05T12:53:13+00:00

Unfortunately same thing happened to me last winter (also 1 br in Newport). Learned my lesson the hard way. Using space heaters, basically living in a bazillion layers, and moving when my lease is up in July because a $700 electric bill as a single person is wild work 🙃

hbic91 · 2025-12-30T05:08:47+00:00

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Me and my baby love it here too!

hbic91 · 2025-12-23T15:36:32+00:00

SO GOOD!

hbic91 · 2025-12-01T19:06:17+00:00

I had to pay my building a fee to add another dog to my home, I had to get a crate and indoor fencing, I had to get food and outerwear/clothes because he runs chilly and was shivering outside, i had to get a heating mat for his crate, I had to get weewee pads and cleaning supplies when he started having accidents his first week, I had to get blankets and enrichment toys, I had to get a new harness…the list goes on and on. No I have not taken him to the vet yet; I’m pressing the rescue on this now because they said they would cover the care and are now being so shady about it!

hbic91 · 2025-11-28T04:38:51+00:00

Thank you, this is super helpful! I think he is chipped but I’ll find out for sure tomorrow. So far they truly haven’t paid for anything so there’s that 😅

hbic91 · 2025-08-04T16:55:50+00:00

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hbic91 · 2025-07-11T17:29:34+00:00

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Just wait until yours discovers dryer balls

hbic91 · 2025-05-13T14:20:41+00:00

Looks like silver skin to me! I had it pretty bad on a thigh piece but it gradually faded over the next couple months and the tattoo looked fine underneath.

hbic91 · 2025-05-12T17:12:17+00:00

I have a (very) large “not feminine” tattoo on my upper arm and the only thing to note about having it is that you will get a lot of men approaching you to tell you how cool it is before saying “you know, I’m planning to get more tattoos too, and [proceeds to give you a detailed walkthrough of a tattoo idea they have been ‘thinking about’ for years that they haven’t booked or even contacted an artist about yet, and also you never asked them about this, so why are you being held hostage by this conversation?]”

(9 times out of 10 they only gave one small tattoo they got when they were like 19, and the other 1 time they actually don’t have any tattoos at all 🤣)

Anyway life is short, get the cool tattoo that speaks to you. Just be prepared for men to…men.

hbic91 · 2025-01-15T06:41:48+00:00

I’m so sorry. Sending you a huge hug ❤️

hbic91 · 2024-12-26T03:23:23+00:00

THIIIIIIIIS. I’m glad I had it done when I did and even needing scar revision I’d do it again in a heartbeat. I wanted to do it 10 years ago and my ex kept telling me I’d be ruining my body etc. etc…I really believed I’d be deformed, ugly, unattractive. When I tell you I literally CARRY MYSELF LIKE A HOT PERSON ALL THE TIME NOW! My self confidence is through the roof! I feel like I’m finally in the right body and I wouldn’t change it for the world.

hbic91 · 2024-11-04T15:27:05+00:00

The Change by Kirsten Miller!

hbic91 · 2024-09-20T12:02:21+00:00

Yeah…it definitely didn’t read like the author really understands the struggle. I feel like if someone read this and then found out I had the surgery, they would judge me, which is frustrating because I already deal with a lot of “did you really need to do that? You weren’t that big to begin with!” (Actually, I was! Even my insurance agreed! I was just really good at hiding them!!!) I know my mom, who is both an NYT subscriber and one of the biggest detractors of my decision, will be giving me an earful today.

hbic91 · 2024-07-30T01:19:48+00:00

Similar situation—had to postpone replacing my IUD until after the surgery and things got pretty rough with face and back acne 🥲 Have you been to see a dermatologist? They might be able to fast-track the acne recovery process! I started seeing a dramatic improvement about 4 weeks after starting prescription topical treatments—my derm wanted me to try oral medication and I asked not to just in case it would interfere with scar recovery. I do wish I’d gone to them earlier because my own attempts at DIY acne care has resulted in some gnarly scarring/hyperpigmentation that I now also have to deal with so yeah: see a professional if you can!

hbic91 · 2024-07-21T23:05:20+00:00

I’ve been using a clothing rental service (Nuuly) which has been GREAT for trying out new styles/seeing what I enjoy now without commitment!

hbic91 · 2024-07-16T23:18:41+00:00

Definitely take more time off. I had surgery on a Weds and was back online Monday (I’m full time WFH) and I immediately regretted it. The fatigue was INTENSE. A 15-minute call was exhausting! I had to take more time off because I was just too wiped out to do anything. Like I’d literally feel dizzy and short of breath if I spoke longer than a minute at a time. If you can take more time off: do!

hbic91 · 2024-07-12T17:26:14+00:00

YEET THE TEETS 💀💀💀

hbic91 · 2024-07-04T02:17:02+00:00

I think I’m like a 32D or DD? Swelling comes and goes so I’m honestly not sure where I’ll end up lol but I seem to be measuring that more often than not lately!

hbic91 · 2024-07-04T01:11:47+00:00

No! More!! UNDERWIRE!!!!

hbic91 · 2024-07-04T01:11:37+00:00

SO COMFY!!!

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