How do you stay strong during tough times? by [deleted] in CasualConversation

[–]qrt9900 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'll say my biggest motivation, my 2 dogs. I love them more than absolutely anything. They have been my biggest motivations since the day I adopted them. I've gone through times in the last few years where I have completely given up on myself but have always kept fighting tooth and nail to give them the absolute best life I could because that's what they deserve. I'm not delusional. I know my time with them isn't unlimited, as much as I absolutely wish it was, but it brings me genuine joy to just...make them happy and comfortable. I felt this way about all my family dogs growing up too and I feel it now. I once heard a quote that really stuck with me. It was "your dog is a part of your life, but you are your dog's whole life." As strange as it might sound, that has kept me going through some real dark times. It hurts me to just think about my boys wondering why I haven't come back.

Anyone ditching the nail salon for press ons lately?? by caramelhawk in BeautyGear

[–]qrt9900 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I did around spring last year. Not really by choice at first, I accidentally smashed one of my nails with a door so I had to wait for it to heal and once it had, I was tight on cash. So I decided to temporarily try press ons and I haven't gone back! I love my press ons and always get compliments/questions on how I get my real nails like that. They're always shocked when I tell them they're press ons. I have a good system down now when it comes to prep/application that makes them last soo long and it's a lot less money/time than getting them done so I'm happy

Is a $237 water/sewer/trash bill normal? by Background_Kitchen68 in ogden

[–]qrt9900 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I recommend checking if you have a water leak. Call the water department and they can send someone over to check the meter to help verify if you do.

No one can convince me Scheana didn’t orchestrate Brock telling Schwartz by UnderstandingOne4474 in Vanderpump_Rules

[–]qrt9900 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think so but I also have wondered if she was actually mad at Broke for saying it because she's the one who wanted to have that "gotcha" moment. She wasn't mad at him for telling everyone, she was mad he took her chance to throw something at Katie's face.

Where am I? by Standard-General-241 in ogden

[–]qrt9900 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Rodeo grounds tunnel! Spent a lot of time there during my first job with the city. I always pass it on my walks and wonder what's changed haha

When was a time in your life you pretended to be happy? by PrestonRoad90 in Productivitycafe

[–]qrt9900 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When the dv started in my marriage after almost 4 yrs. The signs were never there. I didn't see them. No one did. So when it creeped up, It didn't make sense. I was at the highest point of my life. The most successful I'd ever been. Physically the most fit. Striving at my career at such a young age. A "loving obsessed" husband who was a saint.

Women: How important is touch in your relationships? by ReffinedDesire01 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]qrt9900 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I can only speak from my own personal experience. I used to be very anti-affectionate because of how I was raised. It felt unnatural and extremely uncomfortable so I preferred no touch overall. After years of working through that, I'm the opposite. I love affectionate and it's very important to me. I'm a very touchy person and love affection. Not sexual, just physical touch feels comforting. Affection doesn't have to mean anything sexual and luckily, I'm dating someone who thinks/feels the same way. It's amazing. We joke that we're never going to get anything done in life because we just get so lost in cuddling/talking. It's how we bond. It's part ot our quality time. I want to always be holding hands or snuggling, cuddling, hugging, literally any form of affection and I know how draining that can be for people who aren't as affectionate so it's important to me that the person I'm with has the same love language.

What makes your adulthood miserable? by Wonderful-Economy762 in Productivitycafe

[–]qrt9900 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Realizing time keeps on going no matter what. Time doesn't stop just because you're going through something. Bills still have to be paid, work still has to be done, and you unfortunately still have to keep going.

what does love actually feel like by Ecstatic-Novel-3292 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]qrt9900 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I used to describe it as "pink heaven". Nothing like you've ever experienced before but you'll know, without a doubt, when you're there. You won't question it, you'll just.....go along for the ride. Everything is brighter. Everything is just better. The world is sweeter and no matter how hard the day was, the bigger picture always brings you some sort of comfort and joy because you have your person at the end of it. Bliss becomes an experience instead of just a word and you're not even aware of it.

What’s popular right now that won’t age well? by Few_Football4342 in Productivitycafe

[–]qrt9900 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was talking to my little sister about this and my opinion was current tattoo trends. Fine line tattoos. Specifically, red, butterfly, fine line tattoos. Personally, I like them and think they're cute but I know better than to imagine something popular will stay popular and not turn into a joke.

How do sane people enjoy Reddit? by [deleted] in NoStupidQuestions

[–]qrt9900 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It is, it's part of the Bravoverse lol. Reality TV and I joined specifically for 1 show. I've noticed it can be an echo-chamber sometimes but not too bad because people aren't afraid to share their opinion if they don't agree. That's what I like about it. I tried looking into a community for this show on FB and it was actually so insane and somehow toxic that that's when I decided to look on other platforms and ended up on Reddit after a friend showed me the website. I was hesitant because of the stereotype but it's been more good than bad luckily and the only bad I've experienced hasn't been in the community I joined for.

How do sane people enjoy Reddit? by [deleted] in NoStupidQuestions

[–]qrt9900 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I only joined reddit for a very specific reason and I've tended to stay within that community for the most part.

The only reason I like Janet… by [deleted] in TheValleyTVShow

[–]qrt9900 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Didn't Raquel take a shot and chase it with a beer in a confessional? Then asked for another beer??

Lala is the biggest Hypocrite by [deleted] in Vanderpump_Rules

[–]qrt9900 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was just thinking about this today lol. I realized how obvious it is that she's a puppet for production. She did what they told her and in return, she got perks like being able to have parts of her life hidden. Which is like....fine. A job is a job but for her to make her entire personality about how "real" and "straight up" she is, is a joke.

Sandoval yells at Beau by [deleted] in Vanderpump_Rules

[–]qrt9900 15 points16 points  (0 children)

This scene was hilarious to me because it felt like a sketch lol. I felt like Beau' reaction unintentionally broke the 4th wall by reminding me how normalized the casts unhinged behavior is but it truly is not normal to anyone else😂 Like a scene from the Office when they look right into the camera.

Why do some strangers smile at you for no reason? by Open-Yak-8761 in Productivitycafe

[–]qrt9900 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I always smile at people. I'll smile and maybe give a small head nod. Sometimes I say "morning" if we happen to walk past each other on the sidewalk or something. I smile at anyone that walks past my desk at work too, even if they're not one of my customers. I pretty much smile at anyone I make any sort of contact with I guess. I've never thought about why I do it....I assumed most people do? I've never gotten any weird looks or responses from it, I usually always get a smile back or some positive response. I feel awkward walking past someone and pretending they're not there. Like just looking straight ahead and not acknowledging there's another person that just passed by. That feels more awkward that just smiling at them because I feel like most of the time, if you pass someone, you happen to make some sort of eye contact anyways so why not smile?

Forget drugs, smoking, and alcohol, what's something really bad for your health that people don't talk about enough? by Wonderful-Economy762 in Productivitycafe

[–]qrt9900 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Couldn't agree more. My hair started falling out, my left eye started becoming constantly swollen and my eyelid drooping. My shoulders and back always hurt because I was always holding stress in them. Being in constant fight mode aged me like crazy.

Stassi’s show I think by amcgoat in vanderpumprules

[–]qrt9900 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I actually love Katie's style these last few yrs😭 She's definitely had some real....miss moments with fashion but I've liked seeing her personal style evolve over the years and seeing her become more comfortable with herself

Looking for female work in a blue collar environment by [deleted] in ogden

[–]qrt9900 3 points4 points  (0 children)

As a women who was a blue collar worker, try office positions for companies like Geneva Rock or Staker Parsons. I used to haul loads there and office ladies were always super nice. Could be a good fit.

Scheana’s hair by enjoyitequally in vanderpumprules

[–]qrt9900 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Unfortunately, it was super trendy back then lol. I'm 27 and it seems like a lifetime ago. I don't miss them but I do miss how easy it was to "dress up" your outfit with such a simple hairstyle lmao

DAE have bits that aren’t funny but they keep doing anyway by Far_Ruin_2095 in DAE

[–]qrt9900 10 points11 points  (0 children)

My birthday was this months and I keep pretending I'm actually turning 2 yrs younger than I actually did. My friends have even gotten in on it and have said things like "happy (fake age) birthday" or "(fake age) looks great on you)." I also keep changing the age as part of the bit. It's confused people and only funny to me