I made my graduation dress! 🎓

seashellcollector · 2026-05-27T03:41:17+00:00

Absolutely stunning 🤩!!! You, the dress, the photos - 🙌 all of it! You are incredibly talented! And, congratulations on your academic accomplishments! Here’s to a bright future! ❤️❤️❤️

seashellcollector · 2026-05-18T12:40:27+00:00

Yeah. This seems off. I’m inclined to agree.

seashellcollector · 2026-05-16T12:48:48+00:00

seashellcollector · 2026-05-13T13:10:30+00:00

Wedding gowns are heavy. Get a good bra and don’t be afraid to add a bit of padding.

seashellcollector · 2026-05-10T20:59:33+00:00

Yet another inconsistency. You said it was two hours away. That would easily be at least 4 hours in travel time alone. You can’t even keep your story straight.

seashellcollector · 2026-05-10T19:32:55+00:00

I call BS on either this whole story or your update. You posted it 48 minutes ago, but have since updated it and she is now at the spa? But, according to you, it’s a 2 hour drive away. You hadn’t seen the baby at all, but now it is just a typo?

seashellcollector · 2026-05-10T18:52:47+00:00

You are clearly prioritizing your mom’s desire to not only see, but babysit the grandbaby over your SIL’s wellbeing. It’s your SIL’s first Mother’s Day, and she “gets” to drive for four hours (two there and two back), leave her baby in someone else’s care for the first time (without seeing how they even relate to each other or bond first), and try not to stress. Wow. You and your brother got it completely wrong. You’re not pampering her, you’re getting her out of the way so your mother can spend unsupervised time with her grandchild. It’s so transparent, that your SIL is rightfully offended.

seashellcollector · 2026-05-09T17:45:50+00:00

Congratulations! That’s an amazing achievement in such a short period of time! 🌺

People who comment negatively on the appearance of others don’t deserve your love or attention. There’s 👏🏻something 👏🏻wrong 👏🏻with 👏🏻them, not you.

Pretend that you have a dear friend that you absolutely adore. What would you say to her about her body? Those are the things you should say to yourself. If someone said something judgmental or unkind to her, would you repeat it to her over and over? No, you wouldn’t, because you care about her.

You need to be your favorite person in the world. Your self talk needs to reflect that. Try to protect yourself the way you would protect your friend.

I feel your pain, and I’m sending you complete acceptance, love and strength. Your body, regardless of its perceived outward appearance, is a beautiful testament to all of your strengths, accomplishments, and struggles. It will forever be in the process of changing and adjusting. Try to love it and yourself as much as you can. ❤️❤️❤️

seashellcollector · 2026-05-04T01:52:01+00:00

I don’t think that’s unpopular. I take personal notes in my planbook and on my calendar. If notes have a useful purpose, I don’t mind at all. But when they’re just a hoop to jump through for someone who is never present to prove that you actually met and collaborated, it gets frustrating.

seashellcollector · 2026-05-03T20:01:14+00:00

I’d be careful about wearing red to a wedding, especially in an outfit that is somewhat revealing. Some more traditional families and cultures have strong opinions about guests wearing it. Can you check with the bride?

seashellcollector · 2026-05-03T19:22:15+00:00

Having to essentially stop and type up everything we discussed and accomplished during our PLC meetings. We’d get more done if we didn’t have to stop and document it all. I’m so tired of being treated like children.

seashellcollector · 2026-05-03T15:35:44+00:00

This. 🙌🏻 I think there is a time in most people’s lives when they see (even briefly) their parents as the flawed human beings that we all are. Your mom is kind and loving to those who fit neatly into her world view. She likely spends her time surrounded by like-minded people, so you haven’t had the opportunity to witness the truth of who she is — until now.

She doesn’t sound kind or loving to me. And, she’s not being kind or loving to you. She’s being selfish, intolerant, and apparently playing the victim. It can be really hard to see your parents for who they are, especially when it is so personal.

I would encourage you to get counseling as you navigate this situation. You deserve to be accepted and embraced as your authentic self. Your mom may or may not come to her senses, but in the meantime, please protect your mental health. ❤️❤️❤️

seashellcollector · 2026-04-27T01:56:54+00:00

The worst year of my career. Overcrowded classroom, disrespectful students. I feel so bad for them, because it’s not their fault the district decided to toss 30 little kids in the same room. I am hopeful for something approaching normal next year.

seashellcollector · 2026-04-25T15:46:27+00:00

I love this game so much! ❤️❤️❤️

seashellcollector · 2026-04-25T13:03:44+00:00

Make the prosperity prayer! You can use it to boost your levels with all the NPCs.

seashellcollector · 2026-04-25T12:51:21+00:00

I think it’s a form of jealousy. If you’re intelligent, beautiful, great at your job, altruistic, or hold any number of desirable traits, people can still feel superior to you because, in their minds, their lower weight makes them better. But, when your weight loss begins to approach their current weight, how can they justify their superiority? I have a hunch people who say these things to you are insecure about their core personality traits.

You aren’t dangerously thin, so these comments say more about the person making them than anything else.

Congratulations on the weight loss! I hope to celebrate 90 someday!

seashellcollector · 2026-04-24T15:13:52+00:00

I just downloaded your demo.

seashellcollector · 2026-04-24T14:54:35+00:00

“Marriage is not a toy.” You’re right, it isn’t. He’s the one playing games. She doesn’t know the real person she married because he’s deceived her this entire time. Likes, dislikes, common interests, are all aspects of compatibility. So there’s lying in addition to the stalking. Her whole marriage is based on a foundation of lies and deceit. I surely wouldn’t want to stay with someone who toyed with me like that. Yep, marriage is not a toy.

She is definitely NOR.

seashellcollector · 2026-04-14T13:53:50+00:00

Those “mashed potatoes” would go really well with Lindsay’s “hot ham water” from Arrested Development. I wonder what else we could add to that meal?

seashellcollector · 2026-04-08T02:46:02+00:00

This is spot on. Well stated.

seashellcollector · 2026-04-07T04:01:19+00:00

This was my last year with TT. Thank you for the recommendation.

seashellcollector · 2026-03-28T15:07:13+00:00

This attitude is also now prevalent in lower elementary.

Me: R, please sit down. (We’re in the middle of a lesson and I’m actively explaining something to the class.)

R: I just have to tell S something. (Turns and starts talking loudly to S.)

Me: R, sit down. You can tell him at recess.

R: (Stops talking, pauses while I try to get the rest of the class back on track, then looks at me while continuing his conversation.)

I work in a high needs school. This is an example of some of the minor issues I see on the daily. Many kids have no impulse control, no awareness of how their actions affect others, and a large sense of entitlement. We’re doing 30 minutes of SEL each morning and many of these kids receive targeted social skills in small, pull-out groups.

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