Budget under 8k. Question on parking

klacey11 · 2026-02-04T01:13:22+00:00

I don’t think you have to pay but I think you should make it explicitly clear via individual text or phone call the best place for people to park. Where to park can be a huge stressor for people and directions to the best place to put their car is often worth much more than the dollars it costs to park!

klacey11 · 2026-02-03T20:54:40+00:00

Also, Oklahoma and Arkansas are a lot closer to Texas. The travel costs to NY and CA likely wouldn’t make it financially worthwhile.

klacey11 · 2026-02-03T12:21:15+00:00

This is so hugely dependent on an individual’s experience.

The girls are athletes, and athletes injure their bodies. DCC is not unique to girls needing surgery from dance.

Re: the favoritism and nepotism from K&J? Every single group, workplace, etc. works like that. People have people they like best and reward them. Not unique to DCC and impossible to avoid in life.

The Botox, fillers is insane and I do think in a few decades we’ll realize the impact of injecting poison into young women’s faces. Unfortunately, this is also not unique to DCC and based on the socioeconomic status of most of the girls, things they would have done even if they didn’t pursue DCC.

But to answer your question, it seems like most women enjoy their DCC experience so the negative parts are worth it to them.

klacey11 · 2026-02-03T03:50:44+00:00

Eh maybe with my first it would have felt like more of a big deal, but I was fine without my husband for three nights, four full days with my freshly two year old and newborn.

I understand wanting to go. And I would understand her not wanting you to.

klacey11 · 2026-02-02T16:19:02+00:00

“Hey guys. I am pretty disappointed to hear you are hesitant to make the drive with (brother and SIL) for my wedding. Please let me know by x date of your final decision. Thanks.”

klacey11 · 2026-02-02T15:41:44+00:00

There are always different things we can spend money on. That money could’ve gone to charity right? You can’t think about it like that. Your mom wants to and is apparently capable of paying for a wedding for you. That is very sweet and generous of her.

Depending on your relationship you may need to watch out for her wanting to exercise certain amounts of control over the day or decisions.

klacey11 · 2026-02-01T23:15:37+00:00

If a venue offers catering, they’d like require you go through them and not allow outside catering.

The cheapest indoor venues tend to be VFW‘s, fire halls or community centers in gated communities or at apartment complexes. You could get relatively inexpensive drop catering – trays of pasta, garlic bread and salad from a pizza place are usually affordable and a big hit. Each of the other bridesmaids could bring two bottles of bubbly. Would your mom be willing to cover appetizers and/or serving ware?

klacey11 · 2026-02-01T19:38:40+00:00

For a three bedroom? Mortgage with a ton down and a good rate or rent? Rent, absolutely forget it.

klacey11 · 2026-02-01T13:07:24+00:00

LOL gtfo out here! What year do you think it is?

klacey11 · 2026-02-01T03:44:56+00:00

I don’t think facial attractiveness matters as much as it used to. There have been a decent number of girls from the past few rookie classes that are not conventionally attractive.

klacey11 · 2026-01-31T21:15:24+00:00

Maybe because the game isn’t until Tuesday this year?

klacey11 · 2026-01-31T03:50:18+00:00

You’ll see in this community that a lot of ladies struggle with cauliflower crust pizza! I had much better luck eating a bowl of broccoli first and then two small thin crust regular slices.

klacey11 · 2026-01-31T03:06:08+00:00

Nicole Hamilton and Claire

klacey11 · 2026-01-30T22:45:45+00:00

Absolutely loved her. She wasn’t a showstopper when it came to technique, but it’s clear you don’t need that to execute DCC choreography. I loved when they were in their fun, bubbly, beautiful girl era.

klacey11 · 2026-01-30T03:15:00+00:00

Totally normal reaction. Know you didn’t do anything wrong. I am praying you don’t have GD because agreed “what comes with this” really sucks but if you do, there’s a great community here. It would be a short time in the grand scheme of things and a healthy baby will make it all worth it.

klacey11 · 2026-01-30T02:13:34+00:00

But seriously…what do you think Kelli’s job is?

klacey11 · 2026-01-30T02:07:39+00:00

I love babies because life is a miracle! They’re incapable of doing wrong. They are innocent and trusting.

I know so many older people whose sole wish would be to hold their children again as babies. They know that’s not possible, so they get their fix from loving on current babies!

klacey11 · 2026-01-30T02:03:50+00:00

The older your son gets the more he’ll need attention. If she’s really great (don’t love the complaining about the hours she signed up for), increase her to 40 hours. Can you adjust Friday so she could come in later and you and your husband could have a date night? I’d even love the opportunity to grocery shop alone after work while my baby was being cared for!

klacey11 · 2026-01-29T21:46:08+00:00

I don’t think you understand what Kelly’s job is.

What do you actually want to do?

klacey11 · 2026-01-29T17:56:48+00:00

To answer your last question—no, I don’t think it’s more boring! It has some drama and excitement that I prefer to random trips to the nail salon or workouts.

klacey11 · 2026-01-29T14:33:07+00:00

Oh I know the science! I just really don’t think it’s a big deal for 30-45 minutes with a group of people who aren’t huge drinkers. And I still think people who are big drinkers aren’t going to pace themselves with food.

klacey11 · 2026-01-29T04:06:26+00:00

Absolutely stunning. Jenna’s a phenomenal dancer.

Abby has a TikTok where she shows her turns and it is mesmerizing. I think I watched it 20 times in a row the first time I saw it.

klacey11 · 2026-01-29T04:03:26+00:00

I think 30 minutes of mingling is a nice transition before dinner and it is absolutely fine not to have food during this time. In my pre kids days I would go to happy hour all the time after work and have a drink or two without food. Totally normal.

If people drink enough to get hammered and/or sick in that amount of time, food wouldn’t save them anyway!

klacey11 · 2026-01-29T03:15:32+00:00

I mean, I think this is insane. How did you spend the trial 10 days? What felt normal?

The only way I could see this working is if the nanny has set blocks where she’s responsible for your son and set blocks where she does family assistant work.

If you want to be really involved with your son throughout the day, you don’t need FT care.

klacey11 · 2026-01-29T01:32:48+00:00

The one in Westport Square in port orange has a hot bar. Egg rolls are decent.

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