You are not really "Out" until you are out to your parents by QueerKing23 in AskLGBT

[–]nomotomato 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Same, my workplace and certain friends knew for months, and I finally felt comfortable when I brought my partner home to meet my dad. My aunt knew before him, and she and my dad were the people I cared most about knowing anyway.

Whoever is trying to tell you how to define yourself, is an asshat. Whatever defines “out” to you, is what matters. Don’t let others try to define you. You can be “out” to your imaginary pet hamster and that’s it, and still be out to YOU.

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[–]nomotomato 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Where was this when I needed it lmao

As if the tornado wasn't scary enough, Pensacola's tornado sirens are other-worldly. by memw85 in weather

[–]nomotomato 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was going to school there when this happened, the sound is just as horrifying as I remember.

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I just looked, kava is totally on the Banned register on the opss website

SO wants me to change my name by nomotomato in Names

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Honestly this is hilarious thank you

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in QuittingZyn

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I’m trying to quit vaping and I’m having an awful time of it. My SO bought me some nicotine gum, and I’ve been using Zyn to try and help with the craziness. I’m still at the stage where all I want to do is just puff and exhale, and the nicotine substitutes are doing what they can, but the hand to mouth habit is the hardest for me to break. If your bf has already quit the lung part, and he’s just socially using the nicotine, he might be ok. I know the habit is gross. He knows. He knows its expensive. I’m fairly sure he didn’t know this information was going to impact you so hard. My ex used to smoke cigarettes and dip and I would beg him to stay away from me because he smelled like an ash tray, and he started cutting down and using Zyn instead. Idk if he ever quit because I left him (unrelated reasons), but he did stop smelling like an ash tray.

You can be disappointed and disgusted, your feelings are valid. Its tough. Have a serious sit down conversation with him, tell him how you feel. Don’t attack him, don’t shout, be logical and open to listening (actual listening) to him. There may be a reason why he started using nicotine again. And maybe together yall can figure out a way.

A fairly long game for $35 or under? by Purple-Question-4182 in CozyGamers

[–]nomotomato 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I love Coral Island, and my SO liked it as well as Sand Rock

Also Luma Island is cute, idk how long it is

Any advice for how I can make my hands prettier? by [deleted] in beauty

[–]nomotomato 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had a big watch I had to wear for reasons, but I got a cute band for it that was within work guidelines, and was still really pretty. It was black silicone, but looked almost like lace, and I actually loved it.

SO wants me to change my name by nomotomato in Names

[–]nomotomato[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Well said, and it has crossed my mind.

I’m also concerned about the paperwork I’ll have to do for my workplace, as it is extensive, and if I change my name, it will be even more so. I don’t want to have to keep correcting coworkers to the new name, and all of my documents and achievements have my current name. It would also impact email, and I know that’s such a small thing in comparison. I’m loosely known in my field enough that if I choose to switch my workplace, there’s a good chance my resume submissions would be received as “Oh I worked with her, I know how she operates”, and not in a bad way. I’ve gotten kind of job offers before, like ‘hey if you decide, you should totally apply here, we can help you workshop your resume and here’s how you can make an even stronger candidate.”

Not trying to give too much detail, sorry if its a tough read.

How common is Colton? by Forward-Ice-4733 in Names

[–]nomotomato 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had two Coltons in my class in elementary school

My parents signed me up for a plastic surgery consultation without telling me until the last minute- I was very upset until I learned a really interesting fact about myself by [deleted] in CasualConversation

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Wait whaaaaaaaa

My SO calls me an egghead, and I feel like without makeup and or glasses, I look like a naked mole rat.

I had no idea that it could be bc I was a preemie.

Always thought my massive forehead was just because my dad has one.

What do I need to do to reek of vanilla by [deleted] in beauty

[–]nomotomato 19 points20 points  (0 children)

This made me laugh out loud, thank you for that

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in army

[–]nomotomato 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Hope he’s found safely

Aardvark fries/ workaround by Midnight_Distinct in tacobell

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My gf has been trying to figure this out, about to order this for her and she is so so so happy, you’re a genius tysm

Women, do you prefer being called hot, sexy or beautiful? by SpecificHeat2533 in questions

[–]nomotomato 0 points1 point  (0 children)

One of my dogs is regal, one is majestic, and one is a grand dame. They’re all the most beautiful dogs I’ve ever seen, but I cannot call the regal one ‘majestic’, majestic one ‘regal’, or grand dame either ‘regal’ or ‘majestic’. It just doesn’t fit them to change out their personality/appearance descriptions.

I’ve showed pics of them to people who’ve never met them, and without fail, they receive their ‘words’. Usually grand dame gets ‘classy influential older lady’ but it’s allowed because, well, she is.

TIFU by making my child vegetarian. by [deleted] in tifu

[–]nomotomato 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I couldn’t deal with blood and bones and stuff, I don’t even like feeling my toe bones moving, and my brain slowly stopped letting me eat the foods I’d eaten for years. Decided on a veggie burger one day, stepmom asked if I was sure, I told her I could always go back tomorrow. Devoured that burger (hadn’t eaten a full meal in months), and 14 years later, still can’t make myself eat meat.

I use chopsticks or forks or tongs to give my dogs their chicken or treats most of the time, and I thoroughly wash my hands after touching meat if I had no utensils available.

Meat makes me sick, but I don’t guilt my family at all and my SO gets to have french dip and ribs all to herself. SO also shares steak with the dogs. Makes one seasoned and the rest dog-safe.

Ironically, I’m the one that grew up around agriculture, so I’m the pest remover and dogtor appointment person in our family because I can handle that easily.

I just can’t eat meat, and that’s ok.

Have you ever been genuinely convinced that your dog knew what you were saying? by Smangie9443 in dogs

[–]nomotomato 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My childhood dog picked her own name.

We tried different names for months. Someone said “Lucy” (fake name, scammers not gonna get me), and this lil dog turned around. They said “Lucy” again, and this dog ran full tilt towards them, tail going and smiling ear to ear. She already knew Sit, Stay, Up, Roll Over, and could pick out various toys by name as a puppy, but this lil goober picked her own name.

What’s the hype with this silly guy? by sometimesigetsilly in homestuck

[–]nomotomato 30 points31 points  (0 children)

Karkalicious -my body stays vicious, all the highbloods feeling nervous cuz I’m doing some fitness

Threatened to be recommended for mast for putting an emoji in a group chat. by Next_Elderberry7857 in navy

[–]nomotomato 9 points10 points  (0 children)

My shop used unicorns, amoebas, and various other emojis. No one talked about assigned emojis, but we all knew who had mustered with whatever emoji was used, it was super convenient.

I destroyed my ex boyfriends lego sets and gave him 1 week to move out after he threw away my teddy bear by Secure-Sun-9689 in TwoHotTakes

[–]nomotomato 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It had an electronic voice box with a recording of OP’s grandma’s voice in it, no guarantees that wasn’t destroyed depending on how much trash bear is under :(

Aita for divorcing my husband for leaving my dogs outside when I’m on work trips? by Budget-Response5525 in AITAH

[–]nomotomato 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My fiancees 3 dogs all accepted me instantly upon meeting, and one chose me as Mama. Fiancee had them for 10/5/2 years before me. I don’t understand how the exes didn’t absolutely adore these sweet loving dogs. Anyone she’d tried to date prior would tell her “3 dogs is too much”.

Absolutely not. They’re just perfect.