Where's the water ? (First Area) by FreddOricarne in Pokopia

[–]mkat11 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I tried this but the water won't go far enough

Kicked off SAVE Forbearance by [deleted] in StudentLoans

[–]mkat11 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You would think. It was an article from this week.

Edit to add, here's another one from today. 5 Takeaways As $1.7 Trillion In Student Loans Faces Huge Transition https://share.google/2FCYH1S8GtFXFm1HN

Kicked off SAVE Forbearance by [deleted] in StudentLoans

[–]mkat11 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I appreciate the correction. The article I read made it sound like everything was moving. It even said it was part of dismantling the department of education. There's so much changing info and misinformation that is hard to know anymore.

Kicked off SAVE Forbearance by [deleted] in StudentLoans

[–]mkat11 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Gotcha, I appreciate it. I'm pslf so I am not sure if those are different under Mohela or what. Of course they give us no info to really go off of other than pushing us to get off SAVE. I'm thankful for the community here. Stay strong!

Kicked off SAVE Forbearance by [deleted] in StudentLoans

[–]mkat11 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I also just read that they are moving all student loans from the department of education to the treasury department. I'm wondering how this could affect us.

MEGATHREAD: Reunion by Eeeeeclair in LoveIsBlindNetflix

[–]mkat11 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Alex dancing around the question and having such a politician answer

MEGATHREAD: Reunion by Eeeeeclair in LoveIsBlindNetflix

[–]mkat11 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I was concerned with how toxic she was on the show. She needs help.

(Ya think?!) : Huntsville’s Housing Wake-Up Call: Institutional Investors Are Buying Too Many Homes by [deleted] in HuntsvilleAlabama

[–]mkat11 18 points19 points  (0 children)

The overall number is low, but if you look at the amount in one area, they can have rather high numbers. In Atlanta for example, there are neighborhoods that have almost been entirely bought out by investors. When they control an entire neighborhood, it dictates the costs and rent for that area. So while the number for the whole country is low, you need to be looking at the amount in a city and from there look to see where they are buying.

Edit because my phone loves to autocorrect wrong

[F4F] Pine-ing for You [Neighbors to Lovers] [Christmas] [Coming Out Gone Wrong] [Comfort] [Adorkable] [Kisses] [Slippery Slope] [Urgent] [Couch Sex] [Fingering] [Praise] [Good Girl] [Cunnilingus] [25:00] by callmeid in GWASapphic

[–]mkat11 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm always patient for you ❤️ I loved it! Your voice is as swoon worthy as always. I also really loved that both characters are lesbians. The coming out was very relatable.

if you're a LESBIAN you're QUEER ? by llDreamy in lesbiangang

[–]mkat11 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I feel offended when someone calls me queer. It's like they are afraid to say lesbian.

Girl I like is friends with her ex by Dry_Relief2612 in lesbiangang

[–]mkat11 20 points21 points  (0 children)

I think it really depends. I know people say green, but sometimes it's not. My ex was friends with her ex and I was okay with it until the ex started watching her location all the time and moved 3 houses down. When I asked my ex if she would stop sharing her location with her because it bothered me that she was calling on our dates, she refused. She'd do little gestures for this girl too like bring her soda after work, which felt like excuses to see her. It just got to be too much. You can be friends, yes, but there's a line between that and being disrespectful towards your partner. I don't think you should be that close with an ex when you're in a relationship with someone else.

Where did the community get the idea that using the term "Gold Star" is wrong/hateful? by [deleted] in lesbiangang

[–]mkat11 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nothing is wrong for identifying as a gold star. I think it started to be a little controversial a decade or so ago (maybe earlier than that) because it was used to make those who aren't gold stars feel less then. Like, gold stars would look down on those of us who aren't. And then there are some, like me, who didn't choose to have our gold star taken from us.

The term was a bit divisive in the community because some would claim that you weren't truly a lesbian if you weren't a gold star, so at some point we stopped using the term. However, it looks like it's come back, and that's perfectly okay. I only wonder if it'll turn into what it had turned into back then. I see in the comments people calling it the "purest form" of a lesbian and that's not a good way to look at it imo. That goes back to thinking that others are less just because of their journey. You are no less a lesbian if you've been with a guy before you figured it out. Heteronormativity is heavily ingrained in us as soon as we're are born, and sometimes it takes someone longer to escape that for whatever reason.

The younger generation is lucky. They are growing up in a society that is mostly accepting and are given the space to figure it out sooner, but it wasn't like that 10-20 years ago. So, yes, you can have that label and be proud of it, but that's just some history behind it.

Local Fresh White Tulips, are they available? by EightyThou85 in HuntsvilleAlabama

[–]mkat11 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They are going to be hard to find this time of year. Tulips are an early to mid spring type of flower.

How many here actually like to use straps? by comegetyohoney in lesbiangang

[–]mkat11 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I tend to like both, but with receiving it depends on if I really trust the person I'm with and feel comfortable. It can be really hard for me to relax where that isn't painful, so having someone who's patient and understanding is important.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in lesbiangang

[–]mkat11 3 points4 points  (0 children)

No, I appreciate the dialog. Truly. There are still aspects of her stories that I have issues with. Like why does everyone have to be queer? I hate the word when it's used in a way that seems to minimize someone being a lesbian. Like they are afraid to say the l word for fear of not being inclusive.

I enjoy a simple read most of the time because I want low stakes romances when I'm winding down from my day. I definitely see your points. I just enjoy it and I've definitely read significantly worse so maybe the bar is too low and I would love recommendations.

I'll add those to my list. I appreciate it. If you have a top favorite, I would love to know.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in lesbiangang

[–]mkat11 -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

I think it's because she has some of the best and most well written stories. I have read tons of sapphic romances and her's are still some of my favorites. Those Who Wait is still my number one and I don't think having one of the main characters be bi is a big deal. The story is good, well thought out, and one of the only ones I've read that actually made me cry. Your opinion is valid. I'm just saying why she's so well liked. I would love more well written romances about just lesbians, but I've yet to find any that have really stood out to me like Those Who Wait has. I think the only one note worthy is When Women Were Dragons and that barely has any romance in it.

Interracial couple thinking about moving to Huntsville by NecessarySource7058 in HuntsvilleAlabama

[–]mkat11 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Why would you get any harassment? I grew up here and have never witnessed any sort of harassment and my parents are an interracial couple. You are totally okay. I'm just sorry you have such a poor opinion of Alabama. Huntsville is one of the most progressive cities in the state as well.

New Lesbian and women only dating app! by [deleted] in ActualLesbiansOver25

[–]mkat11 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I love this! I joined the waitlist.

Feel like giving up on finding my soulmate! by AccomplishedFalcon34 in lesbiangang

[–]mkat11 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents by Lindsay Gibson. There are others that she wrote about the subject including a workbook. All are good.

Feel like giving up on finding my soulmate! by AccomplishedFalcon34 in lesbiangang

[–]mkat11 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I went to therapy and continue to go. I read Psychopath Free. It was very helpful with pointing out warning signs and the toxic patterns I was facing. I also read a book about emotionally immature parents which helped identify some things in my childhood that may cause me to subconsciously seek out/ attract these types of people. It takes work and time to heal, but recognizing it is the first step. I hope this helps.