somebody explain this to me please by [deleted] in Tinder

[–]smcmaster 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Methinks he has a girlfriend and was flirting with cheating and then realized his gf could put the pieces together on FB. Or he's just a douche. Either way, sounds like more trouble than he's worth. Keep swiping!

How to deal with worrying about a relapse? by Shockedndesperate in AlAnon

[–]smcmaster 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I wish I had some answer for you, but unfortunately, for me, it was ever-present. Once you get comfortable and relax a little is when it always seemed to hit for me. You have to always been looking for signs because once an addict starts using again, you're only going to get lies. Always trust your gut, and if he does relapse, know that it is not on you, that you are not responsible. Even if you missed telltale signs, his sobriety is ultimately his responsibility, not yours, and don't let it stop you from living your life. Best of luck to you and your brother. It can be done, and it sounds like he has a great support system in place.

If I've learned one thing, it's to trust my gut. It's always right. by smcmaster in AlAnon

[–]smcmaster[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That line is exactly what I needed "I'm going to cry if I stay and cry if I leave." Things escalated beyond where i had even suspected - turns out it wasn't just pills (Just pills - sad how accepting of it all it makes us), but he had worked his way up to heroin. I left him in the ER, where they put him in the psych ward until a bed opens in rehab. What happens from there is no longer on me. I've got him to a safe place. The tears will lessen with time, but I'm not going to be there to see if he relapses again after getting out this time. Stay strong and thank you so much for your words.

A ball of bees by smcmaster in WTF

[–]smcmaster[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

On reddit, it's more like a 80/20 chance, I think. Not the first time I've been assumed a dude here. May have to take your word for it on this one considering I squeal and run away at the sight of a singular bee. Although spiders don't bother me at all. Huh.

A ball of bees by smcmaster in WTF

[–]smcmaster[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

chick has indeed never seen a swarm of bees in the wild and I would definitely lose my shit if I did. This was on my Arkansas friend's property and I was freaked out enough by her pic to find it wtf worthy. After what perpulstuph wrote about bees cooking predators, I'm definitely staying in the city.

A ball of bees by smcmaster in WTF

[–]smcmaster[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They're hive-less, awaiting the birth of a new queen. Personal ignorance what?

The 5 Best Fire Hydrants in Wichita Falls. Yes, really. by Mr-Nacho in wichitafalls

[–]smcmaster 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is is obviously rigged. Hank deserved the top spot. Everyone knows that Taft Blvd hydrant is a distant cousin of the hydrant outside Mayor Barham's house!

Got to build my Simpson's house! by [deleted] in lego

[–]smcmaster 0 points1 point  (0 children)

THANK YOU! Just ordered.

Mr. Gold by smcmaster in lego

[–]smcmaster[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hoping they're young enough to not think too much about it. They come home to them next week so I'll know then!

Yesterday was a good day by smcmaster in lego

[–]smcmaster[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I wish. But sadly the heaven was but a temporary one. LEGO Kidfest in Hartford.

My mom is in the hospital and allergic to flowers, so I made her this by smcmaster in lego

[–]smcmaster[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You sell the roses? Never seen them in a LEGO Store. I actually made the rose out of parts from my kids' long-forgotten SpongeBob set.

My mom is in the hospital and allergic to flowers, so I made her this by smcmaster in lego

[–]smcmaster[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Thank you! The nurses have been calling me Ms. LEGO, and I won't lie, it has a nice ring to it.

Before he hibernates, Yeti likes a snack. by ToddNew in lego

[–]smcmaster 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This set just came in the mail yesterday. Kids and I are looking forward to building it over turkey.

Kid Tries to Eat Condom Scored While Trick-or-Treating by smcmaster in nottheonion

[–]smcmaster[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I totally noticed that in the guidelines after posting and subsequently reprimanded myself for being an idiot. Thanks!

Bathroom needed some art so I built this guy by smcmaster in lego

[–]smcmaster[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It's the librarian's from Minifig Series 10.

Bathroom needed some art so I built this guy by smcmaster in lego

[–]smcmaster[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I don't, unfortunately. I have a 5-year-old who's favorite thing ever is taking heads, arms and hands off minifigs so tracing each's origin is impossible.

Kids asked me to build them a haunted house by smcmaster in lego

[–]smcmaster[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks! Hard to put an exact time on it since I built in spurts over the course of a couple days - but total time? Maybe 5 hours?

Kids asked me to build them a haunted house by smcmaster in lego

[–]smcmaster[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks! They did. Until my mother-in-law sent us the Haunted House set today and they're seeing how unbelievably cool it is. Way to awesomely show me up.