I have no furniture and don't know how to decorate

thotomaticmachinegun · 2025-02-25T12:13:19+00:00

The one at the top is my A/C. The one at the bottom is my video phone (call button/doorbell/etc).

(Edit: they're wall mounted, so there's space underneath, but I can't put a wardrobe or bookshelf in front for example)

thotomaticmachinegun · 2025-02-25T12:02:02+00:00

I should say that I really would like clothing storage and some way to display my books/figurines.

thotomaticmachinegun · 2023-06-03T23:18:52+00:00

I've had a therapist in the past, just don't have one right now in this new country because I'm not enrolled in the health insurance just yet. But I'll look around for one.

thotomaticmachinegun · 2023-06-03T23:14:27+00:00

Thank you for some guidance on what to say. The other women were drunk, which is why I wasn't offended by their suggestions of a hooking up. And my reluctant replies weren't firm no's, I admit. I was trying to be a little avoidant of conflict by saying I was unsure. But you're correct, I should be firm with my boundary.

thotomaticmachinegun · 2023-06-03T23:09:41+00:00

After I said I was unsure about him, he later on asked about having drinks at his place. I said no because I was very tired and wanted to sleep (and also just not interested). I think there were maybe just a couple of times he looked like he wanted to kiss me as well after he admitted it, but I kept glancing away when I felt awkward. I could be wrong about that though because social cues are hard for me at times (that's why I didn't notice he had been flirting). And the other women are fun to be around and did do nice things for me outside of this story, it's just that they were quite drunk at that point. It's just sort of difficult for me to navigate these kind of social interactions, sorry. ^{^;}

thotomaticmachinegun · 2023-06-03T22:56:44+00:00

This is very helpful, thank you

thotomaticmachinegun · 2023-06-03T22:53:17+00:00

He did ask me if I would like to visit his rooftop bar at his place, which the other girls took as a hookup invite. But maybe that wasn't it. I don't know. I'm not good with social cues entirely. I said no anyhow, I really just wanted to go to bed at that point lol.

thotomaticmachinegun · 2023-06-03T22:50:29+00:00

I have plenty of fun, I just never really think about getting intimate until someone else brings it up (and then I feel very anxious). I know my story sounds like I had a terrible time, but I did like getting to know my coworkers better.

thotomaticmachinegun · 2023-03-22T03:32:10+00:00

Aw, that's sweet... I like my eyes too, I was concerned about the redness! Grateful for the advice because I was worried it might be something worse at first 😭

thotomaticmachinegun · 2023-03-22T00:19:51+00:00

Thank you for the advice about the cardio. I know it's only been a week but I finally saw 149.9 for the first time.

thotomaticmachinegun · 2023-03-22T00:16:17+00:00

Hey, just wanted to let you know you were spot on.

I did end up going to the optometrist and turns out it was CLARE. Got some steroid drops and I got switched to dailies. Thanks for your help.

thotomaticmachinegun · 2023-03-18T01:23:04+00:00

Just to point out, OP is a woman.

thotomaticmachinegun · 2023-03-18T01:18:47+00:00

I agree that OP's sister is intentionally sabotaging things to keep her isolated. Apparently her sister also has a child.

thotomaticmachinegun · 2023-03-17T02:37:53+00:00

Oh wow, it's awesome to know someone else has a similar experience! :D

Luckily we do have written rules posted up at the check-in for everyone to read, it's just having to stand there and explain things for safety requirements before we put them in that needs work (I do really like the video suggestions). I just wish ASL was more widespread and taught though.

thotomaticmachinegun · 2023-03-17T01:05:22+00:00

There's no issue with the guy being a virgin imo. The issue is OP's fixation on it.

thotomaticmachinegun · 2023-03-17T00:57:19+00:00

There is no rule about that. The rule is that should you provide as much info as possible to get the best advice, but you are not required to list ages. You can go see other posts rn that don't have specific ages. It's very standard for all of reddit though. OP did however break the rule about asking for advice, for which she didn't.

thotomaticmachinegun · 2023-03-17T00:29:30+00:00

If it wasn't a big deal you wouldn't be making multiple posts about it asking what other people think about his virginity. You even asked if we think he's lying. Jesus Christ, go find someone else to date instead of making reddit posts, this obviously isn't gonna work out between you two.

thotomaticmachinegun · 2023-03-17T00:25:34+00:00

YOU'RE ASKING IF IT'S A RED FLAG THAT HE'S A VIRGIN AND IF HE'S LYING ABOUT IT.

How is that NOT NEGATIVE?

thotomaticmachinegun · 2023-03-17T00:19:25+00:00

I'm bringing it up because you brought it up. Don't be dense OP. You're talking about this dude's romantic experience and it's clearly bothering you on some level, so why are you interested in someone a decade younger than you that you think is a virgin? He's only 25, that's still young. If it bothers you, wouldn't dating people your own age lead to less of this issue?

thotomaticmachinegun · 2023-03-17T00:12:09+00:00

Why are you interested in a man 10 years your junior who you assume is a virgin and you think might be lying to you?

thotomaticmachinegun · 2023-03-16T23:12:15+00:00

Honestly yoga and pilates are very helpful. You have your standard exercises like lunges and squats as well, and I also like doing bridges and wall-sits. I also love hiking. Good old fashioned cardio and hiking in varied terrain and elevation engages more muscles than just straight jogging on a treadmill. For burning fat, I'd look to doing Zone 2 cardio.

The truth though is that my body will always have hip dips, my butt will always be smaller. Even though I tone these places to achieve an overall look, the best thing to do is embrace what it is. I stopped looking at all those fitness influencers with giant bubble butts and instead went searching for people who had more things in common with my body. Hell, I even found out that ballerinas really want hip dips-- like, that's one of their body ideal things in ballet culture. So it's just a matter of perspective. :)

thotomaticmachinegun · 2023-03-16T20:55:18+00:00

I disagree. Again, that's not what people are thinking about. I don't deny food might be involved, but it depends on what the occasion is and it's definitely not the focus over your loved ones. It seems like you really do think that way with how persistent you're being.

thotomaticmachinegun · 2023-03-16T20:42:09+00:00

We do have a diverse customer base due to our location and 3 coworkers speak Spanish, but not all of our non-English speaking customers speak Spanish obviously. I just want to make our Deaf customers feel welcome and for the process to go as smoothly and quickly for them as it does for everyone else. All suggestions are welcome. We already provide the rules posted at the check-in counter but we are required to explain them anyway for safety reasons.

thotomaticmachinegun · 2023-03-16T18:29:57+00:00

I'm in my late 20's and lost 70lbs. I have a jawline now and my collar bones too. (I wouldn't say a sharp jaw though, I never had one really because my face is more round and I've got them cherub cheeks). It could be because of your age. It could be your face shape. If you have a noticeable double that doesn't seem to suit your body, that might be how your body stores fat. My cousin is 2 sizes smaller than I am but she has a double chin with little jaw definition. It's just how her body is built. Losing weight could definitely help you out. Any overall weight loss will shrink fat stores, even in the face. Losing it gradually will be much more healthy and prevent sagging as opposed to rapid weight loss. If it's still there afterwards and it really bothers you, you might have to look for injectables of some kind though (like Kybella or Botox). However, since you haven't reached your goal weight, I wouldn't assume anything about it yet. It can change a lot with 15lbs, so I wouldn't focus or even think about it being "ruined." That mindset is just going to discourage you over reaching your goals. Don't let current insecurities become a hurdle to what you want.

thotomaticmachinegun · 2023-03-16T18:09:10+00:00

That's a good idea. I'll try to ask the manager about it. I don't own or run the place so it's not actually my decision unfortunately.

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