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LoveyD
07-10-2022, 01:16 PM
Long story short my iC order was cancelled and not only did I get paid, but I also got to keep some of the food and it's good!

Kiddo is lending me his car to do deliveries so I don't crash and die.

WendiStarr
07-11-2022, 03:48 PM
I survived the dreaded pap smear. I rewarded myself with a body spray and lotion set from VS afterwards.

seashell
07-11-2022, 08:28 PM
Grateful to be single!

lilylilylily
07-11-2022, 08:56 PM
Grateful I love my airfryer now. At one point I was thinking of selling it. I really love how things turn out in there. There's a new vegan restaurant that opened up nearby recently and I went once, was a bit disappointed and for that price I can just make things at home and enjoy it so much more

Marina Starr
07-12-2022, 12:23 PM
So grateful for all the goodies and foodies I bought at Trader Hoes today.

kimbe
07-13-2022, 12:13 AM
Grateful we're escaping to higher elevation tomorrow, bringing our bikes heading to the mountains for a short week or so is going to be really nice :)

WendiStarr
07-13-2022, 10:37 AM
Both babies are napping.

LoveyD
07-13-2022, 11:12 AM
To be single. I don't need another abusive asshole in my life.

indiegirl
07-13-2022, 11:15 AM
Grateful the annoying ass woman in my class, who is overtly cheating on zoom and is the LAST person to finish on the test, is being watched by the teacher. I hope we hear tomorrow whether she will be accepted or dropped from the program. She's literally turning the pages in the book and is soooooooo loud, overly shares, and obnoxious. PLEASE let her go teacher. LOL.

Update: She got called out for her cheating. GOOOD.

WendiStarr
07-13-2022, 02:41 PM
All my blood work came back normal and I finally don't have anemia.

Aurora_Sunset
07-14-2022, 07:49 AM
Deep-conditioned and exfoliated yesterday. Today, I'm trying self-tanner for the first time (wish me luck!) and about to do my nails. Gonna dress cute, and my husband gave me money to take myself out for lunch in my new car later. I am really excited to have a newer car that plays the music on my phone through the car instead of trying to listen to music through my phone speaker, which doesn't go loud enough when I'm on the freeway. I can actually start listening to podcasts during my commute because I'll be able to hear them properly.

Keeping up positive vibes and expectations for my job hunt. I have 2 phone calls scheduled this weekend with old acquaintances who are hiring managers and recruiters.

WendiStarr
07-14-2022, 04:11 PM
I just got the results of my pap smear back and no HPV or abnormal results!! You don't know what a relief that is when you've had so many repeat abnormal pap smears and cervical cancer before. I'm so relieved.

Aurora_Sunset
07-15-2022, 02:05 PM
Leftover cherry chocolate cheesecake from the Cheesecake factory, and 2 sprays on-sale from Bath and Body Works - Blueberry Pancakes and Marshmallow Pumpkin.

seashell
07-16-2022, 12:12 PM
Went out to dinner with my dad & stepmom yesterday. They were actually really sweet and funny (in a good mood for once), and bought me a whole pizza cookie for dessert just to take home with me.

buttonpop
07-16-2022, 01:02 PM
I had an unusual, supernatural (I think) experience after visiting my late friend's grave. I talk outloud to his grave when I visit, and this time I said "I wish you had some way to tell me that you're okay wherever you (your spirit) are now."

2 hours later I was stopping for gas and this old woman started up small talk with me, chatting about whether people are friendlier in X state or Y state and complimenting my hair, etc. No mention of politics, news, the state of the world, nothing. Our convo ends and she starts walking away. Then she turns on her heel and walks back up to me. She says "By the way, everything is okay in the end." Then she kinda backtracked, like she wasn't sure why she said that, saying "oh I don't mean the end in a bad way... I just mean everything is gonna work out" and I could tell she was thinking "why did I even say that?" I teared up and thought "you don't know how badly I needed to hear that."

very strange experience and I do wonder if my friend somehow was speaking through her.

LoveyD
07-16-2022, 06:05 PM
I got some car issues fixed and a new. Phone is on its way. I got hired to do another video production gig so that's great.

I also got a phone call from a reality show that is interested in having me on. I may go on but use my pseudonym so my book can gain publicity as well. It's a damn lucrative offer and it will get me out of this homeless mess I'm in. I'll be able to pay off my old car, get a new one, and get us a new home. If I get this gig I'd have to meet with. A financial advisor to see how I can make this money stretch. Please dear Goddess let them hire me.

Also edibles and a beach run.

carmen_b
07-16-2022, 06:17 PM
So .... these two clients I worked with this week I consider my " angel " clients.

They both paid for the service FULLY up front 5-6 months ago as the business we just starting to gain legs again ( it was not busy and it was still stressful at that time ).
Honestly EACH of their transactions was a huge deal ( $1900 each ).
One of them SAVED my ass for example in the month of Jan.
The other one saved me in the month of Feb.
They didn't *have* to offer to pay in full ( 50% up front is what is typical ). Each one got some sort of bonus element added too as a gift from me.

It threw some weirdness at me to not be open to travel with my partner ( I literally only need to physically show up THREE days per month as 90% of what I do is remote ) .
How the hell do 2 of my 3 days I need to be there in person CLASH with the 5 days J was traveling ? Oh well.

That is the story of my angel clients.
It took * a lot * including 16 hours total in driving for them . :)

miss.a.p1600
07-16-2022, 07:04 PM
I’m glad L got out of the house and is picking up groceries

Now I can chill nude without being sexually harassed

kimbe
07-16-2022, 11:59 PM
Happy for the bike rides we had both yesterday and today!
Weather is perfect for outdoors, and afternoons are great by the pool 8)

Dreamqueen
07-17-2022, 12:50 PM
I had 2 calls on my voicemail yesterday from the apt in San Diego I've been on the waiting list for.
They're not open on the weekends.
I take that as another sign to get the F..k out of this dreadful desert.
Thank You universe.

smeca
07-18-2022, 01:47 PM
Heatwave: denied. Paddling pool made it amazing. Bf and I drank in it and had a mini holiday for the afternoon :))

Selina M
07-18-2022, 10:49 PM
I haven't been on in what feels like a long time. Glad to see everyone is still around.

I'm grateful for - *drum roll please* - finally being accepted into medical school :)

Of course, now that I pretty much can't dance, I keep itching to go back to the club. I haven't worked in over a year :rotfl: The FOMO is real I guess.

kimbe
07-19-2022, 12:15 AM
We ate at this restaurant today that didn't appear to be anything out of the ordinary, but to our surprise the food was excellent! And cheap as well.

Aurora_Sunset
07-19-2022, 05:47 AM
I haven't been on in what feels like a long time. Glad to see everyone is still around.

I'm grateful for - *drum roll please* - finally being accepted into medical school :)

Of course, now that I pretty much can't dance, I keep itching to go back to the club. I haven't worked in over a year :rotfl: The FOMO is real I guess.

Congrats! Feels like so long since you started that journey to get in.

seashell
07-19-2022, 10:35 AM
Grateful to be invited to a game night with some old friends! Haven't seen them in years.

carmen_b
07-19-2022, 04:24 PM
Good massage today at the student place.

Marina Starr
07-19-2022, 04:34 PM
I'm so grateful for a wonderful day today:

Good morning at Starbucks, everyone behaved. Went shopping at Sephora and got Chick Fil A.

I bought two foundations and one serum skin tint with SPF 40. They're all clean and natural. I hope these shit work and won't break me out or they're going right back to Sephora.
I'm gonna try everything for a week.

https://i.ibb.co/pLfLv0c/IMG-0127.jpg (https://ibb.co/9rbr986)

LoveyD
07-19-2022, 08:18 PM
My production assistant gig went well today.We did a corporate video shoot and the people there were very kind. Got cash and ate delicious Mediterranean food. It was nice not doing groceries today.

Selina M
07-19-2022, 09:23 PM
Congrats! Feels like so long since you started that journey to get in.

tell me about it! I’m “meeting” classmates on Instagram and Discord and I feel so old seeing all their undergrad graduation dates 😅

moneybags
07-20-2022, 09:47 AM
I’m grateful I finally got my IUD. It’s a peace of mind knowing I’m covered for 7 years. Especially with the not so Supreme Court teasing about taking contraceptives away. I hope I’ll be able to move to another state by then. The Midwest has been such an oppressive place. I’m moving to Colorado as soon as I’m done with nursing school.

LoveyD
07-20-2022, 11:31 AM
Colorado is beautiful, and the people are kind and friendly, too. I think you'll love it there! I want to move back once I get up some $$$ and am finished teaching my goals on the west coast..

Dreamqueen
07-20-2022, 12:31 PM
Grateful to be invited to a game night with some old friends! Haven't seen them in years.

What kind of games?
Board games?

WendiStarr
07-20-2022, 02:29 PM
By some miracle my 2 youngest kids napped for 2 hours straight and I was able to nap too.

carmen_b
07-20-2022, 06:33 PM
J is helping me with this job Friday.
This is something he went and got a certification to do which is just so damn cute haha.
I always give him 50% of what I would normally pay the person in that spot on the job ( $100-$125 ) and I know he will just take us out with it haha but I still feel like it's a nice gesture ( I can throw a little in our date fund ).

moneybags
07-20-2022, 11:09 PM
Colorado is beautiful, and the people are kind and friendly, too. I think you'll love it there! I want to move back once I get up some $$$ and am finished teaching my goals on the west coast..

please can we retire in a stripper retirement home. LOL

moneybags
07-21-2022, 11:58 AM
I’m grateful for food, water, and shelter. Next time I go to Aldi’s I’m getting snacks for the homeless people I see.

I usually don’t have cash. I gave this guy some granola bars I had, and he said I was the only person that stopped all day!!!! I’d like to keep some Gatorade and snacks from on and maybe a nice little note to give out.

WonderWoman0642
07-22-2022, 05:53 AM
I'm a grateful I got a custom video order this week. This guy has ordered one before and his ideas are fun to shoot.

LoveyD
07-22-2022, 08:44 AM
please can we retire in a stripper retirement home. LOL

Yes! I want to go hiking and skiing. And get a cat.

Dreamqueen
07-22-2022, 10:13 AM
Grateful for grocery delivery.
Grateful that my car started ( I'm on my 3rd battery in less than a year).
Grateful that my stalker neighbor was gone for over a week.
She's back, but just left for work.

Marina Starr
07-22-2022, 02:23 PM
Grateful Chick Fil A sent me a reward for 8 piece nuggets just because.

Payment on the apps didn’t work a couple days ago so they also gave me a reward for ice cream.

They are so wonderful. This is why I will continue to eat there. Don’t care if they’re homophobic as long as the rewards keep coming!

moneybags
07-22-2022, 02:43 PM
^^^i love getting perks. Like getting a free coffee with my Starbucks points.

I found toilet paper on sale. Damn last time it was like over $10 for a pack. I found some on sale today and stocked up. I’ve been stocking up-buying two of everything-you know the price of everyone will go up, so as long as it’s non perishable you’re good

WendiStarr
07-22-2022, 03:13 PM
Spinach pie

LoveyD
07-22-2022, 10:20 PM
I got a new phone and it works great! My car is fixed. I can now work this weekend without fear of killing my car/home.

seashell
07-23-2022, 10:42 PM
Grateful that my Etsy shop orders are blowing up today.

Dreamqueen
07-23-2022, 11:46 PM
I was bitching about a customer that was jerking me around yesterday, and wouldn't buy a show.
I told him that I was going to block him.

He came back today and bought a 45 minute show, which got me to the amount that I needed for payout.
So grateful because today was the last day to make rent, bill money for August.

carmen_b
07-24-2022, 07:36 AM
It was such a wonderful day yesterday with my partner.
My fave Thai place for dinner and some sexy times . Haha.

kimbe
07-24-2022, 08:27 AM
^That's good!
My partner surprised me with dinner out yesterday as well, nothing planned but it was one of those occasions that just everything feels right. We both were in a romantic state (don't know why??), and one thing obviously led to the other ;)

buttonpop
07-24-2022, 11:42 AM
sooo grateful that I've lost 9lbs this month. I've been trying to lose 15-20lbs for two years and tried dozens of diets: cico, intermittent fasting, alternate day fasting, 1200 cal/day, volume eating, OMAD, cardio, weight lifting--- NOTHING worked. not even one freaking pound.

This month I went keto. I also started taking selenium and iodine supplements. (I have hypothyroidism and both are necessary for thyroid hormones). Well I don't know which one is working, but one of them (or both) is finally, finally working. The weight is literally melting off and I'm not even restricting. I do slightly regret that I made both changes at the same time so I don't know which one is responsible for the weight loss, but I'll figure it out once I'm at my goal weight.

this weight has made me feel bad about myself for the last two years. If I get to my goal weight I might even travel dance again during breaks from my master's program. I'm so freaking overjoyed right now.

lynn2009
07-24-2022, 01:38 PM
I am so glad my past self had the air conditioning unit replaced at the same time as the furnace in January.

indiegirl
07-24-2022, 09:20 PM
I am done studying for tonight. THANK YOU GOD. I was really dreading it and procrastinated with doing this.