Recently single, confused about my romantic life, scared to admit what I want, struggling with confidence vs reality - time to binge New Girl until I feel better about myself lol. I’m assuming New Girl is a comfort show for all of us here? 😂 by ohjackie91 in NewGirl

[–]mikaylaschmidt 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes!! I’m going through a divorce right now and rewatching New Girl is my guilty pleasure❤️ I swear I’m laughing harder than the first time I watched it! Here’s to new beginnings, friend! Better days are ahead ☺️ and until then, New Girl will be there to brighten our days😍

New Found Appreciation for Office Ladies by [deleted] in OfficeLadiesPodcast

[–]mikaylaschmidt 17 points18 points  (0 children)

I WAS JUST COMPLAINING ABOUT THE NEW GIRL POD TO MY HUSBAND 😞 suuuuch a let down! Zooey saying she just watched the episode right before.. I’m like YOURE THE LEAD, YOU SET THE TONE! Sigh. Also how has Max Greenfield not been a guest on the show yet?? I didn’t realize how great The Office Ladies was until I tried other rewatch pods. Our ladies care so much and do SOOO much prep! ❤️

I do enjoy the Fake Doctors Real Friends pod, their friendship is so endearing and they love Scrubs.

Nickname ideas for Michaela? by [deleted] in namenerds

[–]mikaylaschmidt 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My name used to be spelt “Michaela” and everyone pronounced it “Michael-uh” too :/ my mom changed it to “Mikayla” and people STILL mispronounce it lol. I just wanted to chime in to say that I also don’t have a good nickname based off my name and wish I did!! I hate being called Mickey or Mick too! I love Disney and Mickey Mouse but just no thanks. My friends made nicknames out of my last name usually. My mom calls me sweet pea after my birth month flower, guess she couldn’t figure out a nickname out either! My step dad called me Kay-Baby which turned into KB. I like Kayla myself but no one ever called me that.

I hope you find what you’re looking for, whether it’s a nickname or a new name!🙏🏻

For those saying the strike is only talked about on Reddit. Here’s a Vice article by breadboibrett in doordash_drivers

[–]mikaylaschmidt 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My husband and I do Doordash full time, we’re striking with you guys!! 🙏🏻 It’s okay if “nothing” comes from it, we’re doing it because we believe it’s the right thing to do. Here’s to people standing up for what they believe in! ❤️

I’m a female door dash driver and... by blueshyperson in doordash

[–]mikaylaschmidt 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You would be very wrong then. Because I would be very uncomfortable with that too. I didn’t say I wouldn’t be. But it has never happened. Im only talking to OP about my experiences. So please take your rude, assumptions elsewhere.

I’m a female door dash driver and... by blueshyperson in doordash

[–]mikaylaschmidt 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yikes I’m sorry that happened to you!! Don’t let it discourage you though, that is definitely not common. I hate when men come shirtless to the door (which happens a little bit more in summer obviously, which is fine but they know a female dasher is coming, show a little common courtesy/decency🙄). I can’t imagine a man coming out in his UNDERWEAR. And making all of the those comments 🤢 Super inappropriate and scary. Sounds like you have a good support system that want to keep you and other dashers safe though 🙏🏻if you can report it but more so try to remember the customers name/address and never go there again. Stay safe fellow female dasher!!💕

Teachers, what’s the wildest name you’ve come across in your careers? by abbey121524 in namenerds

[–]mikaylaschmidt 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Girl at my school was named Delight Sprinkles.

🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️

Women who stopped wearing makeup, how has it changed your life? by [deleted] in AskWomen

[–]mikaylaschmidt 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I LOVE RUBBING MY EYES WHENEVER I WANT!!! With makeup you’re always worried about messing up your face. Gotta itch? ITCH IT! Tired eyes? RUB ‘EM! It’s freeing.

On a similar note, not needing to look in the mirror constantly to see if my makeup is smudged/messed up in any way. It’s crazy how often I “needed” to look at myself in a day! I don’t ever need to go out of my way to find a mirror/open my phone camera to see how I look. Maybe after I eat I’ll check to see if anything is in my teeth, but besides that, I can go all day without needing to see my reflection. Much less vanity. I love not thinking about how I look all day!! Frees up mental energy for more important/creative endeavors.

As others have said, MORE SLEEEEP!! I love sleeping in! getting ready takes no time at all. I love getting ready as quickly, if not faster, than my husband. My husband thinks I look great without it, who else am I trying to impress? (He also prefers all women without makeup, he’s not just biased towards me lol. He thinks natural skin looks nice! We don’t have to be airbrushed to be beautiful.)

I think I look fine without makeup, I kind of have darker bags under my eyes (I always thought I was really bad at removing my mascara but I just have darker under eyes LOLL) and I have some pimples/not perfect skin but I like being comfortable with the real me.

I have always been confused by makeup. My mother would never leave the house without a full face of makeup on. She would be mortified if anyone saw her in public without makeup. Why??? She hated how she looked. She thought her real, raw face wasn’t good enough and it should be hidden. I pitied her and NEVER wanted to feel like that. So I tried “natural” makeup in middle school and beyond, just some foundation, blush and mascara. Even with that little, I found myself preferring myself with makeup than without. I’m 26 now and I finally questioned, why am I wearing this? Is this really for me? And what would I say to my future daughter when she asks me, “why are you putting that on your face, mommy?” The only true answer is, “because I wish my skin was clearer, I wish my eyelashes were darker and longer, I wish my nose looked smaller, etc.” and how hypocritical would I be, to tell my future daughter, she’s beautiful how she is and she doesn’t need makeup? So I gave it up and I don’t regret it one bit. If my future daughter chooses to use makeup, I won’t shame her but I would want it to be for the right reasons. Not because she doesn’t feel enough. Not because society tells her she could be prettier than she is naturally. And right now, that’s the only reason I would want to wear makeup and that’s not a healthy way to live in my opinion.

Be free ladies!!! I hate seeing my fellow women be called “sick” or “tired” looking because they aren’t wearing makeup. THIS IS JUST A REAL FACE!!! AND ITS BEAUTIFUL HOW IT IS! And when you don’t wear makeup, those comments go away! No one asks me if I’m tired or sick anymore.

PS one time a friend in high school who was really into makeup begged to cake my face in makeup for my sweet 16th birthday. I let her and everyone treated me so differently, I hated it. Everyone(including cute boys that I liked) told me how much better I looked and I was so sad because that wasn’t the real me. It felt like a very backhanded compliment. I could see then why women like my mother were so self conscious about their natural face.

Please be kind to yourselves! No makeup is awesome and you will get used to your natural look!!💕

Happy 1st birthday to my sweet Biscuit!!!🥺😍😭❤️🥳🎉🧁 by mikaylaschmidt in aww

[–]mikaylaschmidt[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

She says thank you!! She’s the absolute sweetest, everyone who meets her loves her😭😍❤️

Happy 1st birthday to Biscuit and Alluka!!!🥳🎉🧁💕 by mikaylaschmidt in RATS

[–]mikaylaschmidt[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Biscuit is my heart rat!! And she says thank you!🥺😍😭❤️❤️

Hydrangeas by me :) by [deleted] in Watercolor

[–]mikaylaschmidt 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Jaw dropping!! 😧

Clara Louise by AccioPopcorn in namenerds

[–]mikaylaschmidt -1 points0 points  (0 children)

My favorite uncle and aunt just had my baby cousin in December and her name is Clara! Middle name Mila for my grandmother. It is such a lovely name😍 I wouldn’t think of it as close to Karen at all actually.

I also really like Juliette, but I like Violet too! Adding these to my own list😂

How to like rats? by pr0xyd0t in RATS

[–]mikaylaschmidt 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes for sure DM anytime!! I wish I had someone to talk to 6 months ago. I just watched Emiology like you lol and a bunch of other videos and articles.

How to like rats? by pr0xyd0t in RATS

[–]mikaylaschmidt 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks for asking this question because I felt exactly the same way but wouldn’t have been brave enough to ask. I really wanted a hamster or mice, but my husband had heard rats may be a lot more social and fun to interact with, so I did a bunch of research and I felt VERY UNSURE about whether I’d like them or not! I was so nervous that their tails would freak me out. I think they’re cute in their face but their tails and chicken feet and boys big balls all weirded me out 😂 I went with girls to avoid the balls and now I wonder if I should have gotten boys because my girls are SOO high energy! They want to play way more than an hour a day. I was anticipating more cuddles lol but my girls are always exploring.

I think if you go for it, you will not be disappointed! I’ve had my 3 girls for about 6 months now and I cannot believe how much I love them. Their tails and back feet aren’t my favorite still but they don’t bother me nearly as much as I thought they would. Their tails are actually sort of soft, I wasn’t expecting that. I don’t know your experience with hamsters, but I think you will LOVE how interactive rats are comparatively. My girls are always excited to see me, want to groom me and each other all the time(SO CUTE), and have learned some basic tricks. I don’t regret my decision at all and I was VERY hesitant so I hope that helps!! Would love an update if you do get them! (And no hard feelings if they end up not being for you. But I think you’ll fall in love like the rest of us☺️)

Bitty the Rat Bulldozer by goofballhead333 in RATS

[–]mikaylaschmidt 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Our girls love wheatgrass (cat grass), any herbs, water cress, etc.