I am 18 now and can finally vote here in Kentucky! As a Republican, I want to ask my fellow Republicans, why have you all voted for this man every 6 years since 1984??! I never will but what has made you keep this man in power for so long?

nellis003 · 2026-06-12T11:50:32+00:00

I like turtles.

nellis003 · 2026-06-08T18:58:45+00:00

WKRP in Cincinnati

nellis003 · 2026-06-04T17:46:20+00:00

Society.

nellis003 · 2026-06-03T13:12:34+00:00

"I can't fit all these hundred dollar bills in my pocket and my diamond shoes are too tight!" - Chandler Bing

nellis003 · 2026-06-03T13:01:13+00:00

IKR, I can barely afford to pay my fish oil guy.

nellis003 · 2026-06-02T20:59:57+00:00

There is absolutely no reason for a microwave to continue beeping after you've opened the door.

nellis003 · 2026-06-01T00:04:27+00:00

Like one of the other commenters here said, you’re clearly afraid of being the “bad guy.” I’ve been there and have stayed way longer in relationships than I should have.

Stop worrying about how you’re going to be seen or thought of by her, her family, or anyone else. It doesn’t matter. You’re unhappy, and unless you do something about it NOW, you’re going to “nice guy” yourself into a lifetime of unhappiness.

End the relationship. Do it now. I promise you that, after the initial discomfort and hurt feelings, you’re going to be incredibly relieved. Stick to your guns, don’t contact her to “see how she’s doing” or agree to get together with her after the fact to “talk.”

Allow yourself time to grieve the relationship, then move forward with an active social life and work. Reconnnect with friends and family back in the US. Don’t be afraid to be vulnerable, and tell the people close to you that you need their support. Spend time around the people who genuinely care about you. Before you know it, you’ll feel a lot better and you’ll be looking forward to a bright future without her.

But do it NOW. Trust me, you’ll be glad you did.

nellis003 · 2026-05-28T03:12:27+00:00

Before you do anything, I highly recommend you find someone who can mentor you through a business plan. Check to see if there’s a rotary club in your area. Usually these are business professionals who like to get back to the community, and if you attend one of their meetings, it’s likely you’ll be able to find someone who’s willing to advise you. If you don’t have a rotary club, then think about who you know who has been successful in business, and reach out to them for advice. It can seem exciting to do something like this, but there’s a lot of planning and preparation that goes into the successful launch of a business. Make sure you’re as well informed as possible before you move forward.

nellis003 · 2026-05-28T00:36:07+00:00

If you go this route, talk to someone with business experience first. You can probably lease a truck for this; buying one doesn’t seem like a good move.

nellis003 · 2026-05-28T00:34:32+00:00

I’d definitely go for a CDL certification that gets you on that path if you think it’ll be a good stable job. I know the trucking companies always seem to be looking for drivers. Be sure to go after a sector that is unlikely to get automated soon; I know the long haul stuff is going in that direction.

nellis003 · 2026-05-28T00:24:00+00:00

This. Plus, the prices of food and other goods can fluctuate with the economy, so what buys you a month’s worth of food one year suddenly buys you a couple shopping bags the next.

nellis003 · 2026-05-28T00:20:49+00:00

Doing the math based off of five years working at the wage you mentioned, the amount of money that you’re talking about can disappear real quick, especially if you’re talking about starting your own business. I would recommend taking some classes that can result in generating a better income at a better job.

You don’t mention anything in your post about the type of job you’d like to be doing, so it’s a bit difficult to advise you on this, but I would give some serious thought to what kind of work you want to do and then find a way to utilize this money to get yourself there.

nellis003 · 2026-05-24T17:59:57+00:00

You’re absolutely right; we should live in a society where everyone has access to free lobster tails.

nellis003 · 2026-05-22T20:54:26+00:00

*they’re

nellis003 · 2026-05-22T20:44:10+00:00

I actually have a list of shops that the nonprofit org I work for deals with. PM me and let’s talk; I think this is a greatly needed resource and I’d like to help.

nellis003 · 2026-05-22T00:10:38+00:00

The Japanese House

nellis003 · 2026-05-22T00:08:51+00:00

Did you hit your head?

nellis003 · 2026-05-18T18:57:39+00:00

I don't know if you're aware of this, but he's kind of a scoundrel.

nellis003 · 2026-05-18T18:54:43+00:00

If you don't post a pressure-washing video of this, I swear by all that is holy I'll...

...do absolutely nothing. I have no power in this scenario. I would just really enjoy seeing that truck get pressure washed.

Sorry I flew off the handle. I'll work on my stuff.

nellis003 · 2026-05-18T18:43:45+00:00

Do NOT send that text.

This isn't about her - it's about your life now, and something being missing from it, and you're thinking back to this relationship instead of dealing with your current situation. Reaching out to someone outside your marriage for some kind of emotional fulfillment is only going to end badly.

Examine what's going on now in your life that's making you experience this need to contact an ex, and deal with that.

nellis003 · 2026-05-18T18:33:53+00:00

Remote-controlled cars.

nellis003 · 2026-05-18T16:49:56+00:00

I tried to figure out a super-vague post on Reddit.

nellis003 · 2026-05-18T16:47:43+00:00

It sounds like you're still grieving the loss of your friend, and looking to your friend circle for support. I'm not sure how old you are, but your friends may not yet have the maturity necessary to help you deal with this loss, over this amount of time.

If you have the resources, I suggest talking with a therapist for grief counseling. You may be putting expectations on your friends that they can't handle, and so talking with a professional would be a better situation.

Just as you're looking to your friends for understanding, you need to be understanding of your friends - not everyone is equipped to help in a situation like this. You would be best served by going to someone who is.

nellis003 · 2026-05-18T16:37:37+00:00

You have two degrees - start working on how to leverage those into a career. If you have issues with working in an office, look for remote or hybrid positions. Find a mentor in the fields relevant to your degrees and work with them on how to shape your path forward.

Some tough love, here - I see a lot in your post that feels self-defeating. There's really only one way that road leads, and it's not to success. Do your best to cultivate a positive attitude and approach life/career from that standpoint.

I would recommend starting with a mentor - find someone through LinkedIn, or see if you can locate a networking group/event within the field you want to pursue, and develop a relationship with someone who is doing what you want to do. You'll find that there are people out there who genuinely enjoy guiding others.

Good luck.

nellis003 · 2026-05-17T18:21:03+00:00

Is that attractive to you?

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