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Post by JustCallMeMommy on Sept 20, 2023 21:38:52 GMT
I took Amtrack to Chicago from Mississippi. We booked a sleeper car and traveled overnight, so we basically woke up in a new town after sleeping all night.
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Post by JustCallMeMommy on Sept 18, 2023 16:56:02 GMT
I looked up the story behind it a few years ago, which basically boiled down to thinking it sounded cool and edgy to young Paul Simon. I was very disappointed! However, it’s a lovely song though, and I can ascribe my own meaning.
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Post by JustCallMeMommy on Sept 6, 2023 20:13:57 GMT
I'll have to save this thread. I still have the can opener I went to college with in 1988 and it still works perfectly. I live in fear of the day if breaks. LOL As you should! I used the same one for years and years and now I'm in a every 6-months cycle, and I don't like any of them!
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Post by JustCallMeMommy on Sept 6, 2023 20:05:35 GMT
Is he avoiding his wife? He may just be obsessed with the truck or he could be using the job of cleaning it to keep his mind and his hands busy. That's what I always say about the men/women who always seem to be walking around the neighborhood. They aren't health conscious - they are avoiding being home. I vote that he hates Big Brother, and his wife is watching Sunday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Or she is recording one of those and watching it another night. He just HAS to get outside while she is doing that.
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Post by JustCallMeMommy on Sept 5, 2023 19:01:28 GMT
I definitely mark time by Covid, but for me, it wasn't a pause or anything like that, and I'm not saying Covid no longer exists (my daughter's roommate has it now). Right at the beginning of Covid, I met my now-husband and started my current job, so the beginning of Covid coincides with life changing events of their own right.
When I talk about pre- and post-Covid, I'm just marking time or showing why something is different or surprising. "Oh, we can't go to that store at 9:00 pm because they have never returned to their pre-Covid hours." or "Can you believe Amazon is bringing us packages in 1-2 days?!? It is so nice to return to the pre-Covid delivery times!"
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Post by JustCallMeMommy on Aug 18, 2023 15:50:01 GMT
A Cat 1 hurricane is still a hurricane, and there will be damage in the area. Same with a tropical storm. They will want the roads clear for emergency and cleanup vehicles, so almost everything except essential services should shut down.
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Post by JustCallMeMommy on Aug 16, 2023 18:58:40 GMT
I know quite a few spread among different generations, between my daughter's social circles and my own social and work circles. I know Mississippi isn't considered a progressive state by any means, but we have a diverse population in every way.
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Post by JustCallMeMommy on Aug 7, 2023 15:15:33 GMT
I read an article earlier this week where someone who uses this as a tactic specifically said you can't do it more than once or twice a year and you have to abide by the rules (no checked luggage, don't book round trip, and be a little flexible because if one leg is delayed or cancelled, you may get off the first plane to find you've already been rescheduled to a flight that doesn't work). It seems like a lot of trouble unless you are saving enough to make the risk worth it.
On the gate checking - I hear it on almost every flight I take, but if I have carry-on luggage that can't fit under the seat or a tight connection, I'll spend a little to upgrade to a seat with a higher boarding group (Delta Comfort or Southwest Early Bird Check-in since those are my most common airlines).
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Post by JustCallMeMommy on Aug 7, 2023 14:20:24 GMT
Traditionally, the groom/groom's family pays for the engagement and wedding rings for the bride, his clothing, gifts for the groomsmen, possibly a gift for the bride, and the rehearsal supper. I had recently heard that he should pay for the bride's bouquet, but that was new to me. Both the rings and the rehearsal can be pricey, especially if it is a large wedding where you need to include more people.
People aren't as traditional these days, but the last 3 weddings I've been close enough to this year to know who paid for what have all followed pretty traditional expensive breakdowns.
You could also consider having a pool of money available for each child to use for wedding expenses or a down payment on a house. I wouldn't leave it so open ended as allowing them to use it for whatever they wanted, but knowing that you can help with some of the big things in life eases a burden.
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Post by JustCallMeMommy on Aug 7, 2023 14:02:17 GMT
I actually said, "I had a stroke of genius this morning." in a meeting last week after I woke up with a great solution to a problem that others had accepted as impossible. It accomplished two things: 1) it set up what I was about to say in a positive light to increase acceptance and 2) it was an opportunity to brag on myself.
I was given the sage advice as a teenager that you have to brag on yourself because only the rare person will do it for you. For me, that means actually telling friends about things I may have done professionally or in some other context that they may not have seen. I find it easiest to do through stories, and I enjoy telling stories.
It also means learning who those rare people are who will advocate for you and remember to do it for others. I love sharing what my team has done at work (by name) - it doesn't take anything away from me (I delegated correctly, hired the right people, trained my staff, etc.), and it makes them feel great!
Meeting people, making friends, a building genuine connections is harder! I'm sure common activities are the answer - my best friend was discovered through Girl Scouts when our now 20-year-olds were 8. Dating is made easier by apps these days - they should have those for friends. I waited a full 7 years after my divorce, and I found I was pretty successful in dating, which was kind of surprising to me. Most importantly, I found the right person at the right time for me.
You might enjoy something like Toastmasters. Its an organization with local clubs that work on presenting yourself - gaining confidence, giving speeches, etc. You could meet people and specifically work on putting yourself out there.
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Post by JustCallMeMommy on Aug 4, 2023 15:37:17 GMT
I’m. Not surprised at all. I read that the southern drawl is in fact the closest American accent to the English spoken by the early Colonists. I was going to say the same thing. We have been known to hang on to things...apparently including accents.
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Post by JustCallMeMommy on Aug 4, 2023 15:30:26 GMT
Scott 1000. I was a loyal Charmin user for years and years, but when the tubes kept getting shorter and shorter, it just burned me up. I found an old roll once and stood it next to a newer one, and there was a full inch difference. Its like they didn't want to tell the consumer that they were giving them less sheets, so they just made the sheets smaller.
Anyway, Scott isn't soft and cushy, but when DD was in high school, we started having to plunge a little too often. Using Scott put an end to that. Its also easier on the plumbing overall. We were having serious issues here recently, and the plumbers all (because it took multiple visits by multiple plumbers) questioned us on what we put down the toilet and then said that was a safe choice.
Bonus: a roll lasts forever.
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Post by JustCallMeMommy on Aug 4, 2023 15:14:05 GMT
Some people specialize in complaining, even when things are great to everyone else around them.
ETA: We're going to Club Med Miches next month on our delayed honeymoon (there was no way we were up to planning one more thing last November!). Its our first visit to the DR.
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Post by JustCallMeMommy on Aug 3, 2023 16:58:38 GMT
Ozempic has been incredible for my blood sugar. The stress level from having to call every pharmacy in town to find refills is really annoying.
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Post by JustCallMeMommy on Aug 1, 2023 19:02:50 GMT
I'll watch. I'm interested in the 2 Survivor family members (Cirie's son, and Zach W's brother). It looks like a diverse cast. It looks like the twist/theme will be around throw-back/seasons past, so that might be fun.
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Post by JustCallMeMommy on Jul 24, 2023 21:33:01 GMT
Sandwiches or wraps, fruits and veggies that can be eaten raw or with dip, snacks. I find that I don't want as much food when I am out in the sun, so I'm likely to eating a little here and there rather than a big meal.
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Post by JustCallMeMommy on Jul 20, 2023 15:48:19 GMT
I've been to Disney and Universal alone. In each case, I was there for different reasons - conferences, meetings, or the marching band - so I went in a few days early to do my own thing. I am able to go at my own pace and do exactly what I want to do. The single rider lines are great! I also planned "experiences" when I could - tours, for instance, that let me just relax and see something different.
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Post by JustCallMeMommy on Jul 18, 2023 17:13:54 GMT
I taught DD - after an hour in a parking lot driving in circles around a church, we ventured out onto a calm street. She then drove every time we went anywhere for months and months.
THEN, when she was close to test time, I hired a private teacher. That was the best thing I could have done at that point - she helped DD refine her skills and gave her confidence. DD was uncomfortable parking, and this teacher knew the tricks to teach kids to park - DD is better than most adults now. The teacher I hired was the driver's ed teacher from the high school who also gave lessons on the side. She did everything they did in the driver's ed class in 2 weeks. She sent DD the worksheets ahead of time, and DD completed them before they even started, so that really sped things up. Since DD completed the classwork and driving time, she got the certificate for the insurance company, too.
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Post by JustCallMeMommy on Jul 17, 2023 14:16:07 GMT
We're doing a week in September. I wouldn't mind a day or two longer, but DH would feel guilty about leaving work any longer.
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Post by JustCallMeMommy on Jul 5, 2023 21:55:31 GMT
AT&T is laying fiber in our neighborhood, and they cut their own DSL lines last week. It took them 2 full days to find and fix the problem. The first day, I muddled along with my phone, but the second day, I used my phone as a hotspot to work as normally as possible.
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Post by JustCallMeMommy on Jun 27, 2023 21:07:53 GMT
I travel into a corporate location for work about once a quarter, and we typically have a big meal together. Anyone who wants it has a drink or two, but if I am driving, I just wait until I get back to the hotel and have a post-dinner cocktail there. We don't question who is drinking or how much - adults should know their limits and make responsible decisions.
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Post by JustCallMeMommy on Jun 12, 2023 0:45:41 GMT
DD had hers done recently. She asked for a strawberry milkshake on the way home. Her next request was soup. I’d get a few soft foods then go with whatever is requested from there.
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Post by JustCallMeMommy on May 22, 2023 17:31:16 GMT
We did Elvis’s Burnin’ Love, and it was a great way to start the party.
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Post by JustCallMeMommy on May 15, 2023 14:19:01 GMT
I wore my engagement ring, and after he put the wedding band on during the ceremony. I discretely rearranged them as soon as I had a chance. We did a "ring warming" where we passed our rings around (securely tied into a hollowed out book that we used as our ring box) and everyone prayed over them, gave them their blessings, etc. It was my favorite part of our ceremony - watching our friends and family give their support. Anyway, I didn't want to send the engagement ring around, and I think most couples are a little nervous about a lost ring, so the less rings out of sight, the better. I love this tradition of using a book as a ring box, but my curiosity is burning and I have to ask...which book did you choose? I wanted one hidden Harry Potter touch, so it was Deathly Hallows, and the hollowed out section started with The Wedding chapter title right above the opening.
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Post by JustCallMeMommy on May 14, 2023 6:11:37 GMT
Only golf balls from very bad golfers.
I think the amount of trash is probably directly proportional to the amount of traffic, whether foot or vehicle. We have a beachfront lot along a Highway, and it needs frequent pick ups.
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Post by JustCallMeMommy on May 11, 2023 18:41:03 GMT
I wore my engagement ring, and after he put the wedding band on during the ceremony. I discretely rearranged them as soon as I had a chance. We did a "ring warming" where we passed our rings around (securely tied into a hollowed out book that we used as our ring box) and everyone prayed over them, gave them their blessings, etc. It was my favorite part of our ceremony - watching our friends and family give their support. Anyway, I didn't want to send the engagement ring around, and I think most couples are a little nervous about a lost ring, so the less rings out of sight, the better.
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Post by JustCallMeMommy on May 11, 2023 16:44:33 GMT
My hygienist left the practice and did not take another position during covid. I had definitely been staying at that practice for her, and it took me a while being shuffled around to find another hygienist who we like. I would have changed practices if it didn't work out that way. I get my teeth cleaned every 3 months, so a good, fast hygienist is important to me!
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Post by JustCallMeMommy on May 8, 2023 14:19:09 GMT
The kids love to snack at Disney, too - the carts are everywhere and are tempting! (Not to me, of course...I'm only talking about the kids. Ignore my Snacking Around Disney list...)
I would mostly make sure you have a way to get DS more money if it becomes an issue. When DD went with her band, one of the kids in her group didn't bring enough spending money, and he didn't have a debit card, reloadable card, or emergency card that his parents could use to get him money. His mom ended up getting me the money via Venmo or something, and I got him cash (and if I hadn't been there, we could have made it work through DD's account and an ATM).
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Post by JustCallMeMommy on May 8, 2023 14:03:30 GMT
My last set featured a 14" box spring a a mattress that tall or taller. I went out the first night and bought a step stool. I really loved the taller bed and miss it now that I'm in a more normal sized set.
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Post by JustCallMeMommy on May 5, 2023 15:53:27 GMT
IMO, Etsy or Canva are her friends at this point. I didn't order through the school's vendor because the number of people we would be allowed to have per kid had not been announced yet when the orders had to be placed. In the end, I made graduation announcements and shared them via Facebook and text that were way cuter than what the school provided. There were matching party supplies, too.
My ex always felt like his child support should cover his share of everything. There was never a point when child support covered 50% of her expenses and it isn't even close with her in college. I never bad mouthed him, but the kids know - I don't think she bothers to tell him about her performances any more. Over the past 2 weeks, she had a voice recital, a play, multiple ensemble performances, and received a big award, and he didn't set foot on campus (10 minutes from his house). That is all his loss.
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