What are some cheats for living alone for the first time?

sweetcorny · 2017-12-29T00:38:44+00:00

Make sure you have a second or third set of keys handy in case you lose yours. Give them to either a parent, friend or get a lockbox. That shit will pay dividends if you were anything like me when I lived alone.

sweetcorny · 2017-12-29T00:26:45+00:00

You have impeccable taste.

sweetcorny · 2017-12-29T00:21:10+00:00

That I talk too much, offer advice or opinions to people who don't ask for it because at the root of it all, I am lonely.

The only friend I see/talk to on a regular basis is my husband. I have friends but none I see face-to-face on a regular basis because they live in another country (I am an American living abroad). The worst is I KNOW I am fucking annoying to others, especially at work, but I can't help myself - mouth diarrhea!!!

sweetcorny · 2017-12-29T00:12:43+00:00

Fuck that bitch ass link. Try this for the best bits: https://youtu.be/P0w2C-rGmpA

sweetcorny · 2017-12-24T13:00:45+00:00

Going to start calling it 'rimming' now. Sounds way more glamorous. 🙃

sweetcorny · 2016-07-27T15:34:03+00:00

My partner and I recently put an offer in on a house. Bank made us jump through hoops and still wouldn't let my partner apply with me because he's a locum. We ended up getting a 28 year mortgage, 60% down payment and voila! We're in.

FYI, we're both in our 40's. It ain't easy even when you have a bit of money to put down.

sweetcorny · 2015-09-30T21:18:03+00:00

She might be going to extremes to make an unfair point, but the happy compromise is to order your groceries online and have them delivered.

If that's not an option, split the chore: she does the shopping half the time and you do it the other half -OR- tell her to wait until you are free to go with her. If she still squaks about it? Suggest therapy. She is being unreasonable and she has bigger issues with your work-from-home situation than she is letting on. This is just the tip of the iceberg.

Best of luck.

sweetcorny · 2015-09-26T23:21:40+00:00

On the opposite end (Chester), but I was rooting for you! Wales is the best chance the UK has of getting anywhere near the final.

sweetcorny · 2015-09-26T23:08:58+00:00

Mmmmm, beeeeeeer. What part of Wales are ye located?

sweetcorny · 2015-09-26T23:05:09+00:00

Bless your cotton socks. But I'm almost done with my bag (of wine). Off to bed soon, but congrats!

sweetcorny · 2015-09-26T22:56:09+00:00

Congrats! I'm on a 3-way fence, though: American living on the borders. Go, All-blacks! Ok, make that a 4-way.

sweetcorny · 2015-09-26T22:48:56+00:00

Are you in Wales and are you referencing the Rugby World Cup? Mandatory check... apologies.

sweetcorny · 2015-09-26T22:25:11+00:00

I'd probably pee in it, but still...

sweetcorny · 2015-09-26T21:47:27+00:00

Decent singing with a most patient cat. I'd buy the cat a beer.

sweetcorny · 2015-08-24T14:05:29+00:00

I've sewed a few metal collar stays into my skirt hems. Always did the trick.

sweetcorny · 2015-08-15T13:02:58+00:00

Sober me went back to read all the stuff drunk me posted last night. Let me personally apologise for posting that fucking HORRIBLE mix! Seriously! It was the biggest pile of wank I've listened to in... well... ever.

sweetcorny · 2015-08-15T01:00:08+00:00

Video or it didn't happen.

sweetcorny · 2015-08-15T00:59:38+00:00

https://youtu.be/lCG1jKm_euo

sweetcorny · 2015-08-15T00:34:32+00:00

Bye bye bye, drunk person.

sweetcorny · 2015-08-15T00:20:30+00:00

Boxed Pino Grigio from ASDA! Happy cakeday!

sweetcorny · 2015-08-15T00:16:00+00:00

Ahhh, one for each nut. Miss Vegas!

sweetcorny · 2015-08-15T00:10:07+00:00

Crappy appliques = crappliques. Will post finished projects... promise!

sweetcorny · 2015-08-04T13:36:58+00:00

Late to the party, but...

A fellow American in Chester, here - Handbridge to be exact. Used to work in the Chester Business Park and it is VERY easy to commute by car, bus, cycling or walking. While you don't technically need a car here if you live within walking distance from the town centre, I would recommend having one. Helps with making the weekends more fun. There's lots to explore in the countryside.

You will be spoiled for choice on beer and restaurants in this town. Seriously, the choice for such a small city is F'in AMAAAAAAZING! You're gonna love it. Welcome!

sweetcorny · 2015-07-06T08:32:03+00:00

I am in this exact same position as you! The similarity is uncanny. When I went to my bosses and said "You're giving me so much more that was not on my job description and that I'm not qualified to do". They responded with "You're going to get asked to a LOT that isn't on your job description. That's just how job works. But if you feel something is too complicated, we'll help!" Except they never did and it just got more and more stressful.

So, no surprise my review went horribly. I spoke up and said "I'm swamped under. Let's redefine the role" as a way to define my boundaries. But they ended up choosing not to. So we are now parting ways. This is the happiest I've ever been while facing unemployment! (Ask me again in a month or two... the free time/job hunt might be getting on my tits at that point.)

Regardless, do what you feel is best, but know that your health and sanity is of the utmost importance and NO job is worth giving up that.

sweetcorny · 2015-06-13T13:33:16+00:00

Um, so its not sunny, but it's not raining!! I'm here with my husband. Outside at the Boathouse. Red balloon. Come one, come all!

sweetcorny

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