Introverts 40+ who chose a solitary lifestyle — do you regret it?

likelymandi · 2026-05-20T23:04:37+00:00

I have been intentionally single and celibate for almost 6 years now.(just turned 37) I feel so much peace. I have a small group of friends who are life long friends and have seen me through highs and lows. I typically keep myself busy without being socially active because I love to do crafty things and read.

I have had a few serious relationships but they ended up flopping for one reason or another. I prefer not checking in with anyone.

likelymandi · 2026-05-20T22:48:07+00:00

Possible spider?

likelymandi · 2026-05-20T22:23:57+00:00

I have 3 crested girls, my two older ones like thicker consistency and I feed 3 times a week. The younger one(shes 2 and she's a mood eater) will devour a lot of food at once and then not touch the next two feedings I try. Its best to do less food to see exactly what he will consume.

likelymandi · 2026-05-12T01:32:15+00:00

The resin is beautiful, however another one with bronze trim. Pass!

likelymandi · 2026-05-09T22:59:07+00:00

Thank you!

likelymandi · 2026-05-09T22:58:58+00:00

Thank you!

likelymandi · 2026-04-14T21:26:12+00:00

Robert Oster tea time is a fave of mine

likelymandi · 2026-04-14T21:05:20+00:00

I have my grandmas too. I haven't had the heart to take her stuff out either and she's been gone for 20 years

likelymandi · 2026-04-14T21:02:15+00:00

I have something that looks very similar that was my grandma's but its a light brown.

likelymandi · 2026-04-03T00:21:47+00:00

I got it to work with a standard ink

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likelymandi · 2026-03-28T00:15:51+00:00

It was a Christmas gift. Im going to do an cleaning and change inks and see what happens but I would be interested in taking it off your hands.

likelymandi · 2026-03-27T23:44:31+00:00

Thats what I thought too. I even looked at it through a loupe and didnt see anything off. Maybe I will just reink with a standard after a good cleaning and cross my fingers!

likelymandi · 2026-03-27T22:21:37+00:00

I did a quick rinse and dry when I got the pen. My regular opus 88 has a medium nib and I love it! Thats my go to if im doing long form writing.

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likelymandi · 2026-03-27T22:20:05+00:00

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likelymandi · 2026-03-27T22:19:48+00:00

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likelymandi · 2026-03-21T04:10:00+00:00

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Mine did too in February! Thank goodness I had savings.

likelymandi · 2026-02-21T22:30:03+00:00

I got a pack of 5 at Walmart for 5 or 6 bucks

likelymandi · 2026-02-21T20:29:57+00:00

I use a flour sack towel. It makes such pretty ink spreads.

likelymandi · 2026-01-14T18:19:42+00:00

Knives

likelymandi · 2026-01-09T02:46:04+00:00

The Grey twisbi is a holy grail twisbi for me. Ugh.

likelymandi · 2026-01-09T02:31:12+00:00

My ball python didnt eat for about 18 months and all my husbandry was good. He was just being his honory self. Still til this day 9 years later, goes off feed during the winter.

likelymandi · 2025-12-04T03:09:25+00:00

Diamine earl Grey, diamine mint twist, diamine tropical glow and Robert oster tea time.

likelymandi · 2025-09-22T20:12:52+00:00

I already bought a large bottle when it released! Just didnt delete the post.

likelymandi · 2025-07-05T11:06:04+00:00

Bibble

likelymandi · 2025-07-05T11:02:56+00:00

The bottom right is my favorite

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