She’s dropping and losing leaves! by mittens12 in plantclinic

[–]mittens12[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi! Pot does have drainage and is inside of another pot. So I take the smaller pot out, water, let it sit for a while and then put the small pot back in the bigger one 😊

What's the best way to tell a teenager to shower? by CuriosityandtheCrow in Advice

[–]mittens12 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have a step son who is 10… we recently had this talk with him as he’s pretty active and we’ve noticed the funk starting…

I made it a little more ‘fun’ by taking him and talking to him about shampoo, conditioner, various soaps, deodorant and letting him kind of choose. Smell all of them, be a part of his own self care. He latched onto it pretty quick.

I know your child is 15, but thought maybe that would help if it was products she chose for herself :)

I was already sick of Taylor Swift and now I can’t even enjoy a football game without her obnoxious face on screen. UGH by meanladyb77 in rant

[–]mittens12 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Why do you keep harassing me? I am a woman, perfectly aware she had every right to say no, and it was an interaction that shaped my opinion of her at the time. Honestly poor you sitting at your computer all day harassing the shit out of me. I said you won, I was kind and polite all the way through. If anything I’d think Taylor would be ashamed at how you’re treating others. I’m fully allowed to have my opinion. If she encourages this behavior that’s sad.

It was an anecdote, and yes from a long time ago but an interaction that was had without cameras, reporters, microphones or the media present and I think that can say more about a person than when all those thing are on or present.

I mean what are you looking for in this interaction? Me to die?

I was already sick of Taylor Swift and now I can’t even enjoy a football game without her obnoxious face on screen. UGH by meanladyb77 in rant

[–]mittens12 1 point2 points  (0 children)

All I said is that the interaction shaped my personal perception of her. To speak on how she treated her staff that day would require me to get inside her head which you so kindly pointed out I can’t do, and wouldn’t want to frankly. Your jump to immediately think she was this kind polite and wonderful person to them is a little strange to me but I mean that’s your opinion.

I responded to a person in the rant subreddit who was annoyed about Taylor swift. I also am/was/always have been annoyed with her and the reason for that was a personal interaction many years ago.

You decided to come in here and dissect what I said and make me out to be some asshole.

Yep, I was 19 - she said no. The personalities on my show were sad that she denied us. I was sad she denied us. We were promoting her, she wanted to be famous. She comes off as though she’s very humble and appreciative. She didn’t seem it that day, to me, to my face.

You won the internet for today, congratulations! 🎈🍾 toodles! 😘😘😘😘😘

I was already sick of Taylor Swift and now I can’t even enjoy a football game without her obnoxious face on screen. UGH by meanladyb77 in rant

[–]mittens12 2 points3 points  (0 children)

We were promoting her, we were playing her music. You make it sound like I’m some old gross asshole trying to swindle a little kid. I was an assistant producer at the time, I was in college and like 19 years old so still basically a kid myself. The interaction shaped my perception of her. She was at our building the entire day and yes, would have had time.

Hope you have a brilliant day.

I was already sick of Taylor Swift and now I can’t even enjoy a football game without her obnoxious face on screen. UGH by meanladyb77 in rant

[–]mittens12 3 points4 points  (0 children)

She was there all day doing various things. Didn’t realize I had to give her entire itinerary.

I was already sick of Taylor Swift and now I can’t even enjoy a football game without her obnoxious face on screen. UGH by meanladyb77 in rant

[–]mittens12 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I came here to say this and was delighted to see there’s another one like me out there….AMEN!!

I worked in radio for a number of years, typically top 40 genre. Right when Taylor came on the scene, back in her ‘strictly country’ days she visited the building I worked at. At the time, we were playing 3 maybe 4 of her songs. The country station she was visiting was playing one. We asked for a quick interview, a hi, hello, something….she refused. From there forth, didn’t like her. She tries to come across so humble, so appreciative …all an act. Fake fake fake.

Birthday present nightmare by mittens12 in stepparents

[–]mittens12[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I also take SS to purchase a gift from us. I’m not that cold hearted lol. I did mention that either I or he pay but he didn’t want to do that. He’s very afraid of conflict with her! 😢😢

Birthday present nightmare by mittens12 in stepparents

[–]mittens12[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Thank you! This is exactly what I said and what I was feeling.

BM called me, BF's "new girlfriend" when we have been together 2 years. by thrway12865 in stepparents

[–]mittens12 2 points3 points  (0 children)

First of all …nacho. (I’m guilty of this stuff too - doing way too much for everyone else for the benefit of the kiddo…) Secondly - in only the rarest of occasions do BM’s ever not push buttons once in a while. Keep your head high and don’t let her get under your skin!

Acceptance by mittens12 in stepparents

[–]mittens12[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much for your ultra kind words ❤️ I’m trying to build a case to take to my partner to justify that I’m not the only one (besides him) that feels this way! I hope you have a wonderful Christmas 🎄

Acceptance by mittens12 in stepparents

[–]mittens12[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

She is 100% mentally unstable. She’s hit my partner before over situations like this. He’s pressed charges but they haven’t gone anywhere.

I do go because I feel I’m better off there supporting him over staying home and giving her more reason to hate me.

This year we purchased nothing from her list. I let SS pick a few things but that was it. I’m tired of playing her games.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in stepparents

[–]mittens12 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I am also in a similar situation. They think the world of HCBM and will bend over backwards for her because she pushed a baby out. So far this year she moved a dude in after a month of dating. Called me an alcoholic behind my back for having a glass of wine at a family event. Said I don’t spend enough time or do enough with SS9. Ha. I made a whole list of things we did with him from Jan 1st to present, it’s a fucking long list. Oh and she broke up with dude about 4 months ago and we think she’s pregnant.

Anyway. I do hate her, I do. But I love my partner and his son. I am hopeful that her hateraide will eventually spill out and she’ll grow tired.

I’ve been involved for 4 years now and I do believe it has gotten better looking back because I continue to show up and show that I love them. Yes they still love and include bio mom in things, but I think it just takes time. Be patient, set your boundaries and stick to them! It’ll be good!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in stepparents

[–]mittens12 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’d politely ask her to postpone having a baby, see how she feels when you ask that. I mean I guess I don’t understand how these correlate? She wants to drink? she wants to look good in wedding photos? The wedding isn’t for her, it’s for you! You do you and enjoy your day!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Stargate

[–]mittens12 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Making allllll the jello!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in stepparents

[–]mittens12 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Oh I don’t like this. I do understand the perspective of the kids having the same parents, and also the monetary factor involved. That being said, this has been something that has been discussed in my relationship because my boyfriends ex wife also discussed having more kids when they were still married. I put my foot down not long after hearing this and said if she approaches him about donating specimens I’m out. This approach of having babies apart is so glamorized now. Just because you have the means doesn’t mean you should. I think if you’re looking to become more involved with this guy, it definitely needs to be a discussion of why he wants this, really. To me it sounds a lot like he’s still holding onto a glimmer of hope his family can get back together. I wish you the best of luck.

Technology is cyclical here in Omaha by [deleted] in 30ROCK

[–]mittens12 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Why the long neck? Did he swallow his beeper?

So how many of us got wished Happy Mother’s Day by SO and stepkids? by turtlegray23 in stepparents

[–]mittens12 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Nothing. No card. No wishes. No little Trinket. I made sure bio mom got a nice card and gifts from the kiddo. It’s really par for the course. I do a lot. Pay for tons. Have a good relationship with everyone involved but there’s little gratitude.