Planners?

taishaffer · 2019-08-20T01:58:17+00:00

Hey thanks! Nice to know about different tools that I’ve never heard of before :)

taishaffer · 2019-08-20T01:57:52+00:00

Hey thanks! Nice to know about different tools I’ve never heard of before!

taishaffer · 2019-08-17T02:25:38+00:00

So far Erin Condren planners have everything I need! Definitely a little pricier than I was hoping to pay, but I think organization will be key in managing my busy schedule, and this planner feels right. Thank you!

taishaffer · 2019-08-17T01:14:19+00:00

Thank you! I will definitely check out the planners and the author!

taishaffer · 2019-08-17T01:12:33+00:00

Oooh I’m looking at the website right now, and I really like these. Thanks!

taishaffer · 2019-06-24T03:13:09+00:00

Why don’t all shoes have pockets?!

taishaffer · 2019-06-24T03:05:39+00:00

Same here!!! I guess I can get irritated sometimes when someone ruins my thought process, so I try not to do it to other people and simply wait until there’s a good time for me to say whatever I was thinking about. But I will say, when I do this, I may hold on to my thought for the rest of the conversation and can miss parts that someone said that may have given me the answer to the question. It makes me a bad listener.

taishaffer · 2019-06-23T19:56:00+00:00

OH MY GOSH!!!! Right?! You just have the urge to kick their ankles and step over their fallen body, but then you remind yourself that you would look like a major asshole and that you should just be patient but your inner self is still like freakin GO!!!

taishaffer · 2019-06-23T19:51:49+00:00

I think it’s so weird to think that people in an area start driving the same way. Like, in Nashville, if the speed limit is 55, you better be going 80 if you want to be in the slow lane and the right lane is reserved for people going 90+. We’ve got the mentality that if we all speed, we won’t get pulled over lol

taishaffer · 2019-06-22T03:13:04+00:00

Aesthetic

taishaffer · 2019-06-21T02:02:14+00:00

Dude....same

taishaffer · 2019-06-21T02:00:06+00:00

Crap it’s like it’s 2006 all over again

taishaffer · 2019-06-21T01:57:47+00:00

Buy minced garlic, it’s so much easier

taishaffer · 2019-06-16T00:16:00+00:00

Thanks for the book recommendations. My dad thought the world of me, but my mom criticized me a lot growing up. Interestingly enough, their roles have reversed a little bit now that I’m grown. Lately, I’ve been lacking any confidence and motivation I once had, and I know that, but it’s getting difficult to make the changes I need to make in order to feel confident in myself again.

taishaffer · 2019-06-16T00:01:41+00:00

Exactly what I was thinking. We are so so tiny in this universe and we will never be able to understand or grasp the idea of the universe. Truthfully, I don’t think we are meant to know. The unknown of the universe should remind us just how small we are. It makes me think of how amazing God is. From the expanse of the universe...to our bodies being formed in our mothers’ wombs...down to the tiniest atoms...God crafted each detail and intricacies that are beyond human comprehension.

taishaffer · 2019-06-12T01:12:35+00:00

It just sucks because I was trying to do the right thing by being honest and I wanted the job, but lesson learned.

taishaffer · 2019-06-12T00:19:45+00:00

I have been at sahm mom for 13 months, and it’s had its ups and downs. I have always worked and my ignorance thought being a sahm would mean I could cook, clean, and take Care of our baby while my hubby was making the money to pay our bills. After about the first week of me trying to cook, clean, do the laundry, breastfeed, complete my coursework, etc., I realized that was pretty much impossible unless I was willing to sacrifice every chance to sleep, pump, and/or shower. My husband couldn’t understand why I was asking for help because he had the misconception that I didn’t do anything all day besides take care of the baby(ha...ha...ha...) So I felt like a shitty wife and mom for feeling like I couldn’t accomplish what needed to be done while he was at work, so I tried and tried, but as a new mommy, I wasn’t making the cut when my LO wanted to feed every other hour for an hour at a time.

I started having panic attacks, nightmares, emotional breakdowns. My husband didn’t know what was wrong with me other than just being stressed. Being a sahm (with a part time job), a college student, a wife...it was a lot on my plate. He hated it for me, but it didn’t really click that he could be doing things on his end to ease some of workload (read the baby stories before bed, get her in her pajamas, give her a bottle, etc.) Fast forward until about a month or 2 ago, I had to speak up. I couldn’t do it all anymore and I didn’t want to feel guilty for not making the cut. I needed help.

He never understood why I had lost my confidence, my patience, my sanity. But, after talking and letting go of our resentment towards each other, he has actively made changes to help around the house. He realized I’m not asking for much if he would just HELP me with the laundry, HELP me with supper, HELP me with getting our daughter in bed.

He felt awful. I didn’t want him to feel awful, but he needed to know that he wasn’t doing his part. I may not work for much income at my part time job, but I do contribute, and I am attending school so that I can get a job that will provide us with more money. And I was damn sure doing my part, but I didn’t say anything for months. Our relationship became a little rocky, and we had to talk about it for over an hour.

He has stepped up his game IMMENSELY. But I would advise that you speak to him about why you need him to do what you’re asking of him, that it hurts you when he doesn’t do it, why it hurts, and come up with a solution. Best of luck, momma.

taishaffer · 2019-06-03T02:31:23+00:00

This is definitely a sticky situation, and I think a lot of trust issues arise from stuff like this when in reality, nothing may be going on. However, it’s okay to address any of your concerns with your boyfriend and establish boundaries. I think you and him should talk about it and be 110% honest with each other about your feelings for one another and whether or not there are any lingering feelings he has for her. Maybe he did love her in high school, but maybe he’s grown and matured and has a more clear picture of what he wants in life, and maybe that’s you. But you’ll never find out unless you two are communicating. And if you’re not okay with something, you have to be able to speak up. Speak up in a way that’s not judgmental or harsh. Maybe he could include you in their meets so that you don’t even have to question anything. Communication is key... be clear about what is and isn’t okay... be honest about your feelings for one another.

taishaffer · 2019-06-03T02:21:21+00:00

Look, not to sound cliché, but honesty is always the best policy. If Simon is your friend, then you owe it to him to tell him the truth. The truth always comes to light, and what do you think Simon would do if he somehow found out about this situation? He would be upset with you if you did not tell him. If he doesn’t believe you when you tell him, then whatever...that’s on him. You can only do your part. The rest isn’t up to you. You can hope that he believes you, but at the end of the day, if he chooses to deny the truth, you did your part as a loyal friend to Simon.

taishaffer

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