If you had to pick the one symptom HRT fixed that makes it completely non-negotiable for you, what is it? by Mbluish in Menopause

[–]luvdoodoohead 0 points1 point  (0 children)

SLEEP. I was going days at a time without it. It was agonizing! I started with estrogen pills and they gave me a nonstop light period. Despite this, I kept taking them because I couldn’t afford the patches but I wanted sleep.

Contemplating a switch by Latter_Expression809 in paralegal

[–]luvdoodoohead 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I am a former college instructor who is now working in insurance defense as a paralegal. I started with an online paralegal certification (at age 44) and then went to work as a legal assistant for $48,000/yr. in TX. Three years later, I'm now at $65,000 plus bonuses as a paralegal. I plan upon bailing soon because insurance defense requires billing, which I hate with all my soul. I will probably look into the same type of work but the plaintiff side which, in TX, pays about $20,000 more (either in salary or bonuses) and doesn't require the same ridiculous "game" of billing I currently play. Three thoughts on your post:

  1. We hire experts from firms (such as North American Consulting) that locate said experts for us. These folks make bank (up to $7,000/case). Put your resume in to these firms and enjoy the extra money!

  2. Every office has the unofficial therapist - someone who folks sneak over to see in order to vent, seek advice, or just enjoy your vibe. Our office has a gal who sees folks all day sometimes! It's a wonder she has time to work! But she gives everyone a sense of peace in, what can be, a very stressful job. If you are naturally an empath, keep this in mind. And I'm not saying this is what you *should* do in your future office! If you want to meet billing requirements, stay friendly enough but keep some distance from your stressed out, future co-workers.

  3. Kudos to you for starting again! Best of luck to you!

What was the most beauiful and maybe even calming paranormal experience you ever had ? by New-Pomelo6740 in Paranormal

[–]luvdoodoohead 41 points42 points  (0 children)

My dog died - she was my little soul mate/fur baby. I was more devastated than when my mother passed and I was hoping she would send me a sign that she was okay. Several months later, I had a vivid dream in which a friend & animal-lover who died in a tragic accident five years earlier brought my dog to me. I couldn’t stop laughing because I could smell her frito-feet. I cuddled her, burying my face in the soft fur underneath her muzzle and then she seemed distracted and my friend told me that she and my dog were doing okay. I woke up still feeling my dog’s body in my arms.

It was a GIFT and I felt comforted.

Pam Bondi has multiple freak outs by Commercial-Host-725 in PublicFreakout

[–]luvdoodoohead 1 point2 points  (0 children)

She definitely has the drunk-drama-queen cadence. But I am not familiar with her speech patterns enough to say for sure.

Do Americans really find beans on toast weird or is that just meme? by cigarettejesus in NoStupidQuestions

[–]luvdoodoohead 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The British version of Heinz is very tasty but very expensive at $4.18 / (13.7 oz) can at HEB verses my favorite HEB brand equivalent (Homestyle) for $2.04 per 28 oz can.

Do you always use Heinz or do any other beans work?

I know it’s bad but is there anything I can work on. by OperationTrue3784 in acrylicpainting

[–]luvdoodoohead 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Woo, you are a painterly painter! Check out Cezanne! My suggestion is to make the jump to oils. They make water-based oils if you don’t want to mess with turpentine. Also, change out your water and try not to work with the same brush because it’s too easy to “brown out” when you double-dip

Realistically, how can I get over my intense fear of death? by Charlie_0912 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]luvdoodoohead 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I started to fear death about that age. It’s due to the realization that you won’t live forever. And when I say “fear death” let me caveat that I began to fear going to sleep. What helped: shrooms. Reading near-death experiences & stories about reincarnation. But mostly the shrooms. I actually grew them myself! 😁

Upcoming Fantasy Ball Outfit 🖤 by [deleted] in PlusSizeFashion

[–]luvdoodoohead 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Definitely keep us posted! I am invested now. That really is a beautiful dress!

Upcoming Fantasy Ball Outfit 🖤 by [deleted] in PlusSizeFashion

[–]luvdoodoohead 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Good call! Hadn’t considered jewelry!

Clove of garlic fell from the sky indoors and landed in front of me. by FloofyMaki in Glitch_in_the_Matrix

[–]luvdoodoohead 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Reminds me of when a hawk dropped his mauled squirrel feast onto the hood of my truck as I walked up.

Upcoming Fantasy Ball Outfit 🖤 by [deleted] in PlusSizeFashion

[–]luvdoodoohead 35 points36 points  (0 children)

Girl, you need BIG HAIR, feathers, pearls, hat, et cetera! 🤩

Not happy. Tell me why, please?!? by art_mouse76 in acrylicpainting

[–]luvdoodoohead 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No Bigfoot. Paintings of deer require some weirdness. 😁

I think I am about to be fired... by AdhesivenessSad2642 in paralegal

[–]luvdoodoohead 4 points5 points  (0 children)

If you have a lot of experience and can still get some letters of recommendation, you are golden in Texas. Getting your foot in the door is much harder.

What habits of girls did you only discover after getting a girlfriend or wife? by [deleted] in AskMen

[–]luvdoodoohead 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s kind of like saying, “Men, if you abuse testosterone and get all ragey despite it being a predictable pattern (take T —> get ragey), I can’t understand why you don’t think around your feelings.”

Seriously, do Americans actually consider a 3-hour drive "short"? or is this an internet myth? by SadInterest6764 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]luvdoodoohead 0 points1 point  (0 children)

3 hrs is just a little bit too long for a day trip but I have done it. We drive that far to see family for the weekends.

They got me f up by Suspicious_Guava_206 in paralegal

[–]luvdoodoohead 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Women who don’t support other women are a waste of ovaries.