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JenniferNorth
02-15-2022, 01:42 PM
The flowers I sent my vet arriived today okay! I know because the vet tech thanked us when we went in to get my doggie's ashes. I was worried the vase would arrive broken or something! I also didn't use 1800Flowers and I was kicking myself initally for that, but now I know this new company is good to use and has lower prices.
WendiStarr
02-15-2022, 05:01 PM
Finally talked some sense in to BD so he will be here for the kids while I'm in the hospital. My mom is coming early morning tomorrow, just in case. Regardless someone will be here for the kids. I had good Mexican food as my last dinner before birth.
indiegirl
02-15-2022, 05:46 PM
YA GURL is officially enrolled in her 20 month Surgical Tech program. I paid cash, start March 1st, and have to Covid test weekly instead of the vaccine. HURRAYYYYY!
Aurora_Sunset
02-15-2022, 07:09 PM
I've been collaborating with a friend on business/money-making ideas as well as getting back into my own thing of trying to launch a small side, online business. The more we get into it, the more it seems like it all fits together and each pursuit helps the others, like it's fate. I'm actually really excited and confident that something good is going to come out of all of this.
Secret Shelly
02-15-2022, 08:46 PM
YA GURL is officially enrolled in her 20 month Surgical Tech program. I paid cash, start March 1st, and have to Covid test weekly instead of the vaccine. HURRAYYYYY!
really happy for you, Indie!
moneybags
02-15-2022, 10:06 PM
I know this isn’t logically true, but after making amends I got some free stuff. I can’t help but think the universe is rewarding me. LOL
~Carmen~
02-16-2022, 06:19 PM
I'm grateful for being stocked up on food before the winter storm hits.
LoveyD
02-16-2022, 07:15 PM
I'm grateful that my car payment is in, for my new aviator sunglasses I found on Amazon that turned out to be really cute, and that I got 400 mg of THC edibles for $28. ($7 a bag!) :-D
WendiStarr
02-16-2022, 10:59 PM
She's finally here!! 12:27am
LoveyD
02-17-2022, 02:49 AM
She's finally here!! 12:27am
Yay! Congratulations Wendi! So happy for you! Great job, mama! How's she doing?
~Carmen~
02-17-2022, 03:00 AM
She's finally here!! 12:27am
Congratulations Wendi! I'm so happy for you!
JenniferNorth
02-17-2022, 05:07 AM
Yay and congrats Wendi! I hope she is happy and healthy!!
JenniferNorth
02-17-2022, 05:08 AM
I am thankful my tax refund was approved (federal - my state is already on the way). This is the fastest refund I have ever had! I think I filed it the day after losing my doggie, and it was late on Friday. I check today and it is approved and should be in the bank by the 22nd. Hooray!
kimbe
02-17-2022, 05:43 AM
Grateful for my 45 minutes morning swim :)
She's finally here!! 12:27am
So good to hear! Hope everything is fine with both of you! :)
miss.a.p1600
02-17-2022, 09:18 AM
I’m glad for the generosity that came (and continues to come) my way.
If I can get my much needed solitude I will be closer to a breakthrough
Marina Starr
02-17-2022, 02:43 PM
Grateful I got myself chick fil a and Nars tinted moisturizer.
It's the small things that make me so happy!
WendiStarr
02-17-2022, 03:04 PM
Thank you all! She has been doing good. Hopefully we get to go home tomorrow. I'm thankful that my mom has been at the hospital with me because the epidural quit working and birth was scary as heck but at least I wasn't totally alone.
indiegirl
02-17-2022, 03:14 PM
She's finally here!! 12:27am
Congratulations! I'm so excited for you! ;D
whirlerz
02-17-2022, 04:15 PM
Grateful I got myself chick fil a and Nars tinted moisturizer.
It's the small things that make me so happy!
Nice! That moisturizer was sold out here, I need a more heavy duty one.. Absolutely love their mascara, I have a mini which I don't think they have anymore (unless ebay).
I just bought a retinol night oil from Sephora. :O
whirlerz
02-17-2022, 04:16 PM
She's finally here!! 12:27am
Yay, Wendi! Congrats, glad your Mom came thru!
LoveyD
02-17-2022, 04:52 PM
Thank you all! She has been doing good. Hopefully we get to go home tomorrow. I'm thankful that my mom has been at the hospital with me because the epidural quit working and birth was scary as heck but at least I wasn't totally alone.
That sounds scary! Glad you had support to help you pull through.
~Carmen~
02-17-2022, 09:02 PM
I'm grateful that I finally have some glasses that fit correctly. I can't believe how much of a difference it's made. I'm no longer tripping and dropping stuff so often.
WendiStarr
02-18-2022, 02:19 AM
2 of my regulars sent offline $ tips for the new baby.
SnuffleUffleGrass
02-18-2022, 05:44 AM
YA GURL is officially enrolled in her 20 month Surgical Tech program. I paid cash, start March 1st, and have to Covid test weekly instead of the vaccine. HURRAYYYYY!
Congratulations babe!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! oxoxoxoxoxoxoxox
LoveyD
02-18-2022, 05:44 PM
Aw...
Today I had my jury/legal focus group where I give my opinions to lawyers on their clients' cases and get paid $100 for it . I can't talk too much about it but their case involved a person who was homeless & living out of their car. I opened up a little and offered my perspective as someone who is in the same situation. They said a special thank you for sharing and sent me an extra $100. That was cool. Was really nice they did that!
moneybags
02-18-2022, 09:03 PM
^^^I read something about doing those groups. That’s cool!
I’m grateful for the internet and my iPhone. I’ve connected with so many of you and so many resources to help me get through life as skillfully as possible.
Thanks for your support.
SnuffleUffleGrass
02-18-2022, 09:05 PM
I'm grateful my boyfriend is such a classy, kind guy.
His friend's mother has Alzheimer's and he was nice to her even though she was being a bit weird and ....well, didn't know where she was at (a house party.)
He really is my better half......
Marina Starr
02-19-2022, 12:43 PM
There's no such thing as heavy duty tinted moisturizer, lol.
I'll share a trick with you that I do everyday. Mix some foundation with your tinted moisturizer if you want a bit more coverage. The more coverage you want, the less moisturizer you mix.
I use Nars Sheer Glow and Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless longwear foundation. I mix a bit of tinted moisturizer for a more sheer coverage.
I love Sephora but it's so dangerous. I'll easily spend a few hundreds there because I love makeup so much ;D
Nice! That moisturizer was sold out here, I need a more heavy duty one.. Absolutely love their mascara, I have a mini which I don't think they have anymore (unless ebay).
I just bought a retinol night oil from Sephora. :O
moneybags
02-19-2022, 05:12 PM
^^^im definitely using that trick!
I’m grateful for dancing allows me to take time off for self care. I’ve been dealing with the shadow side of dancing (burnout), but overall dancing has helped me achieve my goals in life. I’m grateful I can take a break to cope with the stress of the industry. Not many people can take a whole week off then make a months with of income in 7 days.
Marina Starr
02-19-2022, 05:55 PM
Do it girl! It's so wonderful because you get to decide how much coverage you want or don't want without having to buy all different foundations.
Another tip, because tinted moisturizer is already very moisturizing, you want a foundation that is matte or medium matt so when you mix it with tinted moisturizer, it doesn't get too shiny or oily.
I'm also very grateful for a lot of things you are grateful for. I take breaks from selling pussy all the time for my mental health.
^^^im definitely using that trick!
I’m grateful for dancing allows me to take time off for self care. I’ve been dealing with the shadow side of dancing (burnout), but overall dancing has helped me achieve my goals in life. I’m grateful I can take a break to cope with the stress of the industry. Not many people can take a whole week off then make a months with of income in 7 days.
LoveyD
02-20-2022, 01:31 PM
I went to the gym, worked out out my legs and abs. I feel and look better than I did at the end of last year. I feel sexy. I love doing the hip abductor/adductor and the feeling in my inner thighs afterwards. I'm all endorphined out and ate edibles so I feel good. The shower afterwards was nice, too. The weather outside is so nice. Delivery has been busy today so far. Time to get back at it ! Lunch break is over lol
LoveyD
02-20-2022, 01:34 PM
Trigger alert (sexual assault)
Today would have been my rapist father's birthday and I am so damn grateful he's dead and not able to harm me or children ever again.
Marina Starr
02-20-2022, 04:35 PM
Grateful for these freshly baked and crispy fries I'm having with ketchup and drinking Sprite lemon soda!
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LoveyD
02-20-2022, 08:33 PM
Aw...
Today I had my jury/legal focus group where I give my opinions to lawyers on their clients' cases and get paid $100 for it . I can't talk too much about it but their case involved a person who was homeless & living out of their car. I opened up a little and offered my perspective as someone who is in the same situation. They said a special thank you for sharing and sent me an extra $100. That was cool. Was really nice they did that!
I splurged on Amazon (they gave me a $200 gift card to Amazon) and got new Capri length leggings, a bra, face wipes, shampoo, masks, other toiletries I need, a teeth whitening kit, tonalin, and lip goo. Everything I got is stuff that I need that will last me a while. Grateful for this.And a lot of my orders arrived today.
moneybags
02-20-2022, 11:56 PM
I’m grateful for capitalism-even with all its faults. The fact I live in America-despite it’s faults.
indiegirl
02-21-2022, 12:10 AM
Ya know..... You don't realize as a client how attached I am to big dogs until I meet you. I took 25 minutes out of my day to play with your dog. It should be known to not even say you have a dog in my presence or else it winds up like this. I went way overtime because we had a doggo in the room, I couldn't control myself. Oh it was terribly fun and all worth it! FUCK! Lots of kisses and hugs on my part lol.
WendiStarr
02-21-2022, 06:56 AM
I somehow managed to get 8 hours of sleep, even with a newborn and a 2 year old. I'd been running on 3-4 hours of sleep these past few days.
miss.a.p1600
02-21-2022, 07:02 AM
I am thankful L did not enable his kids by allowing them to stay at this house overnight and had them stay at their grandmothers house.
He did pick them up and bring them over but they left after a few hours.
I was already out running errands etc so I didn’t have to use any effort taking care of them and since they didn’t spend the night I didn’t have to hassle L to clean after them
Marina Starr
02-21-2022, 07:55 AM
I'm so grateful for my Therapist. Going to therapy has helped me so much but at times I still have setbacks and reacted to certain situations but I'm thankful that now it rarely happens or as much as it used to be.
This morning some bitch deliberately cut me off as I was making my way around Publix. She then looked at me and 'said EXCUSE ME!'. I was already not happy with what she did so on top of that her tone set me off. So I said to her 'fuck you, cunt!' She was scared, walked away and did not look back.
I have no regrets or wished I had reacted differently. Situations like these are teaching me I'm getting better but there is room for growth.
It's healthy to acknowledge "setbacks". You can't change something if you're not willing to acknowledge it.
LoveyD
02-21-2022, 08:22 AM
Grateful for safe parking. Living out of your car to save money and avoid toxic ppl isn't the ideal living situation but at least I sleep super comfortably and soundly every night. My car is clean with cozy pillows and blankets. I have water and healthy snacks and most of all, my peace.
For Starbucks.
About to head out and buy edibles, then time to work out.
Grateful to be on a routine where I'm rebuilding myself and life a little bit more every day.
miss.a.p1600
02-21-2022, 08:30 AM
^i wish there was a safe parking here.
I would have been left L and his baggage if there was
Speaking of edibles, I am thankful for that too! Kept me sane, taken the edge off, help me deal with the current circumstances so I can continue my leveling up
LoveyD
02-21-2022, 08:36 AM
^^ Girl, it has literally been a life-saver and a money-saver. If I had to do this on the streets, I risk getting hassled by cops, predators, ticket$, etc. It's illegal to sleep in your car in my city, especially near schools and residential neighborhoods.
And they are very kind to all of us and don't tolerate anyone's BS. When I'm a wealthy woman I am going to write them into my will. They were there for me and treated me with respect.
Marina Starr
02-21-2022, 09:16 AM
I'm so glad you have places to go to and feel comfortable. I hope that guy leaves you alone.
I was at Starbucks this morning, every morning. Did my hoe makeup. Had a blast drinking coffee as I always do and jammed to youtube music videos surrounded by fuckboys, lmao.
Grateful for safe parking. Living out of your car to save money and avoid toxic ppl isn't the ideal living situation but at least I sleep super comfortably and soundly every night. My car is clean with cozy pillows and blankets. I have water and healthy snacks and most of all, my peace.
For Starbucks.
About to head out and buy edibles, then time to work out.
Grateful to be on a routine where I'm rebuilding myself and life a little bit more every day.
miss.a.p1600
02-21-2022, 01:21 PM
I am really thankful for the ladies who helped me see that I needed to continue to set and enforce my boundaries
Thank you, thank you, thank you
LoveyD
02-21-2022, 03:13 PM
I'm so glad you have places to go to and feel comfortable. I hope that guy leaves you alone.
I was at Starbucks this morning, every morning. Did my hoe makeup. Had a blast drinking coffee as I always do and jammed to youtube music videos surrounded by fuckboys, lmao.
Thank you :-D Starbucks is a happy place! I'm back enjoying a free refill on my coffee and charging up for more orders. I'm happy you enjoy Starbucks too!
Today has been great! Rolled outta safe parking, got Starbucks, went and got some edibles, went running on the beach. I figured I'd get my cardio out in nature now before the rain comes. Tomorrow and Wed. is calling for rain, so those will be my gym days. Today I ran and did my abs and lifted my 8lb weights at the park.
Then I realized I am getting over $300 this week from Shipt and IC for guaranteed earnings, so that will be nice to toss into the savings pile/new home fund. And I scored a taste test focus group in early March. I get to taste test cereal and granola for an hour and a half, and they pay you for your time as well.
I feel in alignment today. Everything is unfolding perfectly and it's been such a nice, pleasant few days. Calm.
moneybags
02-21-2022, 03:19 PM
Grateful for safe parking. Living out of your car to save money and avoid toxic ppl isn't the ideal living situation but at least I sleep super comfortably and soundly every night. My car is clean with cozy pillows and blankets. I have water and healthy snacks and most of all, my peace.
For Starbucks.
About to head out and buy edibles, then time to work out.
Grateful to be on a routine where I'm rebuilding myself and life a little bit more every day.
It’s better than being around toxic people. Toxic people will never let you get ahead. I believe in you. You can do whatever you put your mind to. Don’t quit before the miracle happens.
I’m grateful for support group. It’s nice to have a safe space to vent about the industry.
LoveyD
02-21-2022, 03:42 PM
^^ Girl, you're right about that! My ex housemate Homely Bitch used to take passive-agressive jabs at me for working out every day. Apparently I made the family feel inferior by taking care of myself. Who the hell can thrive in such an environment?
It's so nice being free!!!
Marina Starr
02-21-2022, 04:56 PM
Do you finish your drink at the store and ask for refill or left and came back?
I hope you were swamped by fuckboys and their showered you with attention!
Thank you :-D Starbucks is a happy place! I'm back enjoying a free refill on my coffee and charging up for more orders. I'm happy you enjoy Starbucks too!
Today has been great! Rolled outta safe parking, got Starbucks, went and got some edibles, went running on the beach. I figured I'd get my cardio out in nature now before the rain comes. Tomorrow and Wed. is calling for rain, so those will be my gym days. Today I ran and did my abs and lifted my 8lb weights at the park.
Then I realized I am getting over $300 this week from Shipt and IC for guaranteed earnings, so that will be nice to toss into the savings pile/new home fund. And I scored a taste test focus group in early March. I get to taste test cereal and granola for an hour and a half, and they pay you for your time as well.
I feel in alignment today. Everything is unfolding perfectly and it's been such a nice, pleasant few days. Calm.
LoveyD
02-21-2022, 09:19 PM
^^ I left to do some orders and came back.The baristas are so nice and don't give a shit. I sit in my car outside a lot too, just to be safe.
Lol I have my mask and sunglasses on so I don't have to deal w fuckboys! #LeaveMeAlone
Miss_ShaSha
02-22-2022, 05:26 AM
Grateful to have had 5 glorious days off to take care of my Gbaby. She's 4.5 yrs old and such a ray of sunshine. A few times out of nowhere she would say "Savta, I love you." And a couple times she said "Savta, you're so nice."
OMFG these words of affirmation make my whole goddamn year especially coming from this little person. She's such a gift. I'm so glad she chose to incarnate with me in her life.