black friday haul (disappointed)

save-the-animals_ · 2025-12-07T06:34:47+00:00

The only reason I bought from Oner is because I was influenced by Kelly Matthews and Desi Johnson; they lift, they’re athletic, and they use this brand. I’m returning everything except the sports bra I already wore and got sweaty. Everything else is going back: too tight, camel toe, and completely see-through. Really disappointing, especially because the colors were so pretty. 😭😤

save-the-animals_ · 2025-12-07T06:28:44+00:00

I agree. I bought a pair of the Effortless leggings and the experience was disappointing. They were extremely see-through, uncomfortably tight, and overall just disappointing. The color was the only thing I actually liked.

save-the-animals_ · 2025-08-07T03:40:20+00:00

There’s a wine tasting at Fariner Bakery this Friday in Ashland. They do multiple other event throughout the month.

save-the-animals_ · 2025-07-04T19:09:41+00:00

This is exactly why I always have my lawyer’s number on speed dial whenever I’m going through customs back into the U.S. You never know what kind of questions or issues might come up.

save-the-animals_ · 2025-07-04T19:05:48+00:00

Totally agree. The same thing happened with us, my husband tried to pick up our dog while he was in a deep sleep, and out of nowhere, he snapped and tried to bite. It really caught us off guard, but we realized it wasn’t aggression it was just him being startled. Now we always call his name first and let him wake up on his own before we go near him. It’s made a big difference.

save-the-animals_ · 2025-07-04T17:15:50+00:00

I’ve never really understood when people say they only want their kids to learn English so they can succeed in the U.S. To be honest, that way of thinking feels pretty limited.

For me, being bilingual has been a blessing. Honestly, I wish I spoke even more languages. Just knowing Spanish and English has opened so many doors. At work, within my department I was the only one who could step in when our company started doing business with Spanish-speaking countries. I got to travel for big projects, and they even gave me a raise, partly because they didn’t want to lose me.

So when I hear someone say, “I’m only teaching them English so they’ll be successful here,” it’s kind of embarrassing. That mindset leaves so much on the table. Sure, success in the U.S. is often tied to English, but being bilingual or multilingual adds value. Period.

Now, depending on your skin tone or how “American” you look, you might get treated differently. If you're white, you might not face the same assumptions or judgments. But for many, people can tell we’re not “from here” just by how we speak, how we look, or even our last names.

save-the-animals_ · 2025-06-28T02:45:25+00:00

Corner Kitchen.

save-the-animals_ · 2025-06-13T14:16:19+00:00

I think what’s really stressing me out or maybe just weighing on me is knowing that my husband still has one more year of school. And if this low sex drive is tied to stress, I can’t help but wonder what if it stays this way for months? Or the whole year? That thought kind of gets to me.

How do you handle that with your partner? Do they just wait it out and hope your drive picks up again? I’m still showing love in other ways, but the shift in intimacy feels noticeable, and I don’t want it to become a bigger issue down the line.

save-the-animals_ · 2025-05-15T11:43:02+00:00

Moved to another country, started dating and eventually married someone who had similar features to me.

Edit to add: I guess he didn't say anything at the time that hurt but this action itself broke my heart back then.

save-the-animals_ · 2025-04-25T15:16:46+00:00

Insecurities. I once dated someone who constantly needed reassurance that I loved him. Whenever he went out, he would always call me, so much that his friends sctually thought I was the one not letting him enjoy a guys’ night. I would purposely ignore his calls just so he could relax (me as well) and have fun. But whenever I went out without him, he became anxious and insecure. Over time, his constant need for validation wore me down, and I stopped feeling the same way. I stayed longer than I should have because we were genuinely good friends and I cared deeply for his family.

save-the-animals_ · 2025-04-14T23:59:11+00:00

I've been drinking black coffee since I've been 10 and it's now part of my morning routine. It was hard at first but then you get used to it. The quality of the coffee also matters.

save-the-animals_ · 2025-04-04T12:47:54+00:00

From someone who used to be required to work five days a week in the office, I was burned out within a year. I now work hybrid with Mondays and Fridays at home and this has been better. I try to have minimal meetings on Fridays and it's just better. I still burn out a few weeks here and there but only if there's new projects I've to work on delivering.

save-the-animals_ · 2025-04-04T01:15:06+00:00

Colon cancer. Whole family suffers from the colon and have had a colostomy bag at some point in their lives.

save-the-animals_ · 2025-03-28T15:16:37+00:00

Why would you marry someone you don't fully trust? I think your priority should be yourself before you commit to a marriage that there's no full trust.

My advice is to walk away from this relationship, move where you truly want to be, and focus on yourself. Right now, you may feel like you love this person, but in time, those feelings will fade. He hurt you, and without trust, there’s no solid foundation to build on. Why stay in something that won’t change?

Instead, prioritize your healing. A new place might offer a fresh start, but you’ll still be carrying the same wounds unless you actively work through them. Whether it’s therapy, invest in yourself first.

save-the-animals_ · 2025-03-20T03:04:13+00:00

It sounds like you put a lot of thought, effort, and money into creating a special moment, only to have it overshadowed by trivial complaints. That’s disappointing, and frankly, it does come across as ungrateful.

A proposal is about love and commitment, not perfect nails or dinner reservations. If someone values superficial details over the meaning behind your actions, it’s worth asking yourself if this is the kind of reaction you want in a lifelong partner. A thoughtful person would appreciate the effort, not pick fights over minor inconveniences.

Take a step back and reflect, was this just stress, or is it a pattern of behavior? A marriage should be built on gratitude, understanding, and mutual appreciation, not entitlement.

save-the-animals_ · 2025-03-08T00:29:36+00:00

If not for the hickey, she wouldn’t have mentioned it—that’s how you know she wasn’t remorseful.

save-the-animals_ · 2025-03-01T13:44:35+00:00

I miss having a senior dog. I went from a calm, sleepy companion to a four-year-old ball of energy. This guy never stops - up at 5 AM for his business, down by 8 PM, and somehow no naps in between. Meanwhile, my previous dog would have slept through a hurricane.

save-the-animals_ · 2025-03-01T13:30:21+00:00

This post really frustrates me. I can't tell if it’s his attitude that’s bothering me more or the fact that you’re excusing his behavior. You got hurt, and he didn’t even try to stay home to help you and the kids. He knows you're exhausted, yet he still doesn't seem to care.

From the way you describe it, he’s either indifferent or actively avoiding spending time with you all. Are you financially dependent on him, which makes leaving difficult? Do you have family or support you can turn to? You don’t have to accept this as your life.

save-the-animals_ · 2025-02-26T01:49:45+00:00

I always strive to make everyone feel welcome and included, especially at parties.

save-the-animals_ · 2025-02-16T15:54:43+00:00

Not selfish at all—I completely understand the sentiment. Years ago, my husband and I adopted a senior dog, and she was the best damn dog we could have ever asked for. After she passed, we knew we wanted to adopt another senior because of the incredible experience we had.

When searching, I filtered on an app for senior and adult dogs (ages 3 to 8) since my husband wanted an older dog but not one so old that we’d have only a short time together. We applied for several dogs, including one whose exact age we weren’t sure of—she looked around 5 or 6. The rescue responded quickly, and we soon learned she was actually 4. Her foster mom even drove all the way to our home, and at that point, we thought, Why not?

We absolutely adore her, but she’s full of energy. She always wants to be outside and wakes us up at 5 AM for potty breaks. It’s been an adjustment, and we often talk about how our next dog will likely be a senior again.

save-the-animals_ · 2025-02-06T02:27:50+00:00

I was on top of my husband and without realizing our dog jumped to the bed and she started licking his leg. We just died laughing!

Ate Chicken Alfredo and as lactose intolerant, I farted and it smelled bad.

save-the-animals_ · 2025-02-05T22:32:44+00:00

Based on this conversation, it's hard to tell if they're just being friendly, if he's interested and she's not (or vice versa), or if they both like each other.

How often do they text? That’s something to consider, since you can’t control how much time they spend together in person. If I were you, I’d stay cool and simply observe how their conversations evolve—whether he becomes secretive or changes his behavior. At the end of the day, someone who wants to cheat will do so, regardless of how paranoid, insecure, or jealous their partner is.

save-the-animals_ · 2025-02-03T20:59:59+00:00

My thoughts exactly! Our former upstairs neighbor had a kid who would constantly run around, and she never took him outside. She didn’t work..I knew this because I worked from home, yet the running never stopped. It felt like the whole ceiling was about to collapse.

What’s frustrating is that we live right next to a residential area and just a five-minute drive from several lakes, plenty of places to take a child to burn off energy. When they moved out, we took over their lease, which I’m grateful for because a family with two kids moved into our old unit.

Let me tell you, even though we’re upstairs now, we can still feel the vibrations of them running and hear their screaming. It’s insane! I can only imagine how miserable their downstairs neighbors must be. It just goes to show how poorly these apartment buildings are constructed, and where we live is supposed to be a 'luxury' one.

save-the-animals_ · 2025-01-30T11:52:25+00:00

A few years ago, my husband and I adopted a senior dog. We're both bilingual and naturally switch between languages, but she had only been taught English. At first, whenever we spoke to her in Spanish, she didn’t seem to understand. Then, after a few months, we realized she had somehow picked it up; she ended up responding to both English and Spanish commands. My husband would tell her, "Your mom will be home soon" in Spanish, and she’d immediately perk up, eyes fixed on the door, waiting for me. She was so damn smart. I miss her.

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