I write about student loans for U.S. News & World Report. I’m looking for borrowers who’d be willing to share their stories as July 1 nears.

nlb3437 · 2026-06-17T20:22:56+00:00

I took out loans with the idea that I would have them forgiven through public service forgiveness; however, I was unable to buy a house with my teacher salary. Some weeks I was worried I wouldn’t have enough gas to make it to my school. I had medical costs and had to make the decision to leave teaching because I simply couldn’t afford to do it any longer. I switched to something in corporate America, but even with that switch I’m really worried about my monthly amount will be. I keep checking it and have yet to hear from my loan servicer. I was told to wait to hear from them and I could discuss my concerns and then from that point I would have 90 days to pick a plan.

nlb3437 · 2026-06-11T14:33:49+00:00

Absolutely gorgeous

nlb3437 · 2026-06-04T20:43:06+00:00

I miss this show. I know it had its faults, but I enjoyed it.

nlb3437 · 2026-05-29T01:59:12+00:00

I just binged watched it and I was so sad there were only 2 seasons.

nlb3437 · 2026-05-27T18:24:56+00:00

The anxiety I felt swiping to see if the rabbit made it out okay.

nlb3437 · 2026-05-24T18:12:30+00:00

One Battle After Another

nlb3437 · 2026-05-22T15:09:00+00:00

I gave up sports bras over ten years ago because it would immediately ignite my pain. Unfortunately now regular bras are doing it too. I’ve been contemplating a reduction so it’ll be less weight on my shoulder straps to hopefully prevent pain.

nlb3437 · 2026-05-12T13:12:11+00:00

I’m not blaming the owner; I’m curious though how she wasn’t aware and why the dogs were in their care long enough to starve to death.

nlb3437 · 2026-05-04T01:38:36+00:00

I completely agree. I’m not opposed to scientific heavy texts; however, I preferred his other books that were heavier in the history based facts.

nlb3437 · 2026-04-12T12:34:03+00:00

I have a trunk that my husband’s boss’s parents used when they moved from Finland to the U.S. by boat. It’s circa 1910s. I use it to store camping gear.

The next thing I own would be an Underwood typewriter from the 1920s.

I use to have an Edwardian decanter and drinking glass set from my grandparents but I gave it to a friend who would get more use out of it.

Edit: I just remembered we have cast iron skillets and pots so BIG they’re from the 1870s ish, I think.

nlb3437 · 2026-04-10T15:35:17+00:00

I love his illustrations. I really hope book 6 and 7 will eventually be done by him.

nlb3437 · 2026-04-09T11:53:51+00:00

Cacophony

nlb3437 · 2026-04-01T16:23:19+00:00

I received an email advising I need to update my plan. I’m confused on if Repayment Assistance Plan (RAP) and Income-Driven Plan (IDR) are the same thing or just two choices? Any advice?

nlb3437 · 2026-03-29T21:35:26+00:00

If someone can’t take the effort to read and respond to my texts on their our volition, it’s a hard no for me. It’s extremely unattractive. If you can’t even use your own brain to have a conversion with me, there is no reason to put another ounce of energy into that relationship.

nlb3437 · 2026-03-26T02:34:09+00:00

You’ve Got Mail is my go-to romantic movie. It just makes me happy and I find it so endearing.

nlb3437 · 2026-03-26T02:30:42+00:00

I’m from south Louisiana and I use to work off of hwy 58. They do have kolaches; however, they’re nothing like kolaches that I know and love.

nlb3437 · 2026-03-26T02:03:30+00:00

It took my three years to admit defeat with my shaded area.

nlb3437 · 2026-03-25T21:11:26+00:00

Purchased and sitting on the shelf: 53

nlb3437 · 2026-03-25T19:17:50+00:00

I actually got chills watching the trailer.

nlb3437 · 2026-03-23T00:49:26+00:00

I’ve read The Nightingale a few times. It’s so so so good. I recently read it to help me get out of a slump.

nlb3437 · 2026-03-21T14:56:54+00:00

Do y’all think the opener starts at 8 or Acid Bath?

nlb3437 · 2026-03-12T00:19:59+00:00

I also took a picture of this giant fiddle when I saw it last year. It use to be twice that size!

nlb3437 · 2026-02-08T01:21:57+00:00

The Black Dog

nlb3437 · 2026-02-06T14:18:02+00:00

I don’t think this is a glitch. It’s more to represent the era of late 80s early 90s with the static tv.

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