Post by RoxMonster on Apr 18, 2021 15:17:25 GMT -5
I am a size 28 most of the time (sometimes a 26 and sometimes a 30) and I am having the damndest time finding either straight leg or bootcut jeans that fit well.
I have tried about every style at Lane Bryant. Every 28 full length Jean was too tight or the one pair that fit was incredibly wide on the bottoms. I just bought cropped pants and shorts from there in that size and a 26 that fit, so everything is very inconsistent. I ordered a pair of 28s from Old Navy that didn’t come close to buttoning.
Torrid in store only carries up to 24 and online was totally sold out of every Jean in my size. That’s another thing. Jeans everywhere are like blown out of stock. My LB in store barely had any in store that weren’t skinnies. And online many were sold out too.
I have crops, boyfriend jeans and shorts but am desperate for just regular, not destroyed medium or dark wash jeans. The only pair I have are worn out with a hole near the crotch. I would prefer a place that carries up to size 30 in case they run small.
Post by RoxMonster on Apr 17, 2021 16:11:18 GMT -5
It was sunny and lovely earlier today so we went for a nice hike with the dog. Now it turned chilly and rainy. And speaking of snow from upthread, we are supposed to get accumulating snow Tuesday 😠
I think we’re doing a picnic lunch at the winery tomorrow. They have nice grounds with walking trails and a lagoon. I feel like I haven’t done anything new or different or fun in months! Definitely in a rut. Though we are both vaxxed the numbers here are bad so I am still sticking to outdoor stuff and this feels safe.
Post by RoxMonster on Apr 12, 2021 18:27:01 GMT -5
It’s just H and me. Depending which brand it is and how big it is, we can sometimes do a frozen pizza and side salads for dinner. Sometimes it is not enough.
Post by RoxMonster on Apr 11, 2021 21:22:44 GMT -5
No one is saying anyone is an asshole for considering their children in this huge decision. Of course you have to consider your kids.
I won’t speak for others but what rubbed me the wrong way was “She is old and has no dependents.”
ETA: And the "Let someone with fewer dependents donate." It's not just kids that make up a family, a life, and loved ones who depend on you, but that seems to be the implication there.
Maybe that goes through someone’s mind when deciding for themselves but not everything we think has to be verbalized and several people said they were hurt by the comments so at some point, it doesn’t really matter the intent. The way it was said was shitty. It doesn’t need to be defended.
Post by RoxMonster on Apr 11, 2021 21:19:37 GMT -5
What kind of things do you like to do? Do you just want cities? Do you like nature and outdoor things?
I also have a July anniversary. We did a northern MI trip for it once. Traverse City, Leelanau Peninsula and Mackinac Island. It was a nice relaxed trip.
Milwaukee can be a fun place. Up north a ways in WI is Door County but not a “city atmosphere” though it is quite relaxing.
So basically because we don't have children we are not worthy. So so sad.
I only mentioned her lack of kids as a way of saying she had no close family members to donate to her. I know she has siblings and her parents are still alive but probably aren't eligible due to age. She has an active lifestyle, and quite honestly I want to be like her when I'm old! She travels a lot, is quite social and plays sports 4x a week. Not having kids does not diminishes anyone's value and wasn't even part of my consideration.
None of our comments regarding the lack of children were aimed at you! Nothing you said about this was offensive in the least. However there is another post that some of us have quoted where the poster DID basically say that if you don’t have dependents/kids, your life matters less in terms of saving someone’s life with a donated organ.
Post by RoxMonster on Apr 11, 2021 13:40:25 GMT -5
I just got the SE last month. I didn’t care about the blood oxygen stuff. I really just wanted a way to glance at my messages throughout the day since I can’t have my phone out while I teach and an activity and step tracker.
I’ve had it about three weeks and I like it. I do think the exercise goal entices me to take a second walk and move more and I like seeing how many steps I’ve got. I also really like being able to easily read texts and emails throughout the day.
That’s really all I use it for but it still was worth it to me. I got mine at Best Buy.
I also bought a rose gold magnetic band since I didn’t like the one it. came with.
I would not even consider it for someone of that age when I have young kids. Maybe I am terrible after reading the other responses? I feel a strong need to prioritize my own health while I have young kids in my home. She is old and has no dependents. I hope someone does it for her, but I also hope it is someone that has fewer people counting on them.
And I feel like a horrible person saying this after the other responses.
I'm sorry, but this is rubbing me the wrong way. I don't feel that her life is any less valuable because she doesn't have dependents.
I feel the same way. I am choosing not to have kids. I still feel my life is just as valuable as those with kids.
I am NOT saying OP (or anyone) should feel obligated to donate a kidney in this situation or any situation. I don't know that I would due to concerns over my own health. But I also don't think we need to say out loud that we feel someone else's life is less valuable because "no one is counting on them." Yikes. Thanks. Great way to start my morning. Glad to know some people find my life less valuable due to not having children.
Post by RoxMonster on Apr 10, 2021 14:37:32 GMT -5
We ended up ordering a king bed today. Likely 3-4 months to come in which is to be expected right now. Now we just need to find a mattress we like. I am so exited to have a king bed!!
A few years ago I put blue highlights in my hair. I did love it, but I didn't like how they looked when they faded and it was a bitch to go back to non-blue highlights lol.
Otherwise, I don't change my look that often. I've really had the same hair cut since about 13 years ago. I like it, so why change it? I don't really care if it's "trendy" or not. I occasionally will switch up my hair - like maybe have auburn highlights put in or something. My makeup routine hasn't drastically changed.
For clothes, I just buy things I think look cute that fit me. And as a size 26/28, it's hard to find things that fit me at times, so I am a lot more limited, so I think that is partly why I don't really care if it's "trendy" or "too old." When you can walk in any store anywhere and find clothes in your size, those things are a lot easier to do. I don't have that luxury.
I miss wearing lipstick I was a huge lipstick fan, but with teaching in a mask 8 hours a day, I do not wear it because no one would see it and it would be annoying in a mask. I did wear it in the fall when I was only teaching online.
My favorite is the Revlon Colorstay Overtime because it does stay on ridiculously long, even when eating and drinking. I can't remember the exact name but my favorite shade is something about Black Cherry - it's like a berry color.
I just got a big Old Navy order in and a big Maurice's order in. Keeping everything in both! It was mainly casual tops that I could also wear to work - some short sleeve, some 3/4 and a couple long sleeve, plus a dress.
I ordered some jeans from Lane Bryant - I kept one pair of cropped boyfriend jeans but I am sending back the boot cuts because they are like straight up flare! I have boot cut jeans from LB that are not like that at all. They look so wide and sloppy at the bottoms.
I have sold on Poshmark for just over a year and made about $600. The last time I posted anything was probably last May. I have other things I could put on there but just haven't found the time, but I still sell something probably once every 2-3 weeks just by having it in my "closet" on there. I find it pretty easy and it was better than the clothes just sitting in my closet unworn.
I think at this time, there's really nothing to do except keep an eye out for local missing person stories where they might match her description.
In the moment, if it should ever happen again, if you feel comfortable doing so, I would maybe approach them and ask something basic like pretend you are not from there and need directions or whatever. If you still get an off feeling, then move away and call the police.
Walking back to our hotel at 3 AM In Vegas once, we came upon an older man and a much younger looking woman who was basically almost unconscious. He was like propping her up and basically dragging her toward our same hotel. I noticed it immediately, and a group of guys nearby asked her if she was oK. The guy answered "Yep just too much vodka!" It still did not feel right, so once we were in our hotel, I told the nearest security guard. He was taking this woman toward the elevators and presumably up to a room, and the guard went after them. Not sure of the outcome, but I am glad I did say something.
Today is a day off for me. The weather is absolutely lovely again. I want to take a walk, go buy some new makeup brushes at Ulta, continue searching for a king bed we like, and read out on my patio. I am absolutely dreading returning to work tomorrow, but at least we are in the home stretch. My seniors are done May 7 and I am done May 20, so not too much longer!
We don’t celebrate Easter so it’s just another Sunday for us but the weather is gorgeous! We did a dog walk, then a long hike just H and me, now we are getting ice cream from DQ which is the only ice cream shop open and then I’m going to sit out on my patio and eat ice cream and read a book. Solid day.
H got the J&J on Thurs. afternoon. He said it hurt really bad going in. Yesterday, he woke up with a super sore arm and a slight bit of nausea which went away within a few hours. The rest of the day, he just felt a general malaise, lethargy, and soreness. Today he says he is almost 100% with just the sore arm remaining.
Yeah the top of the John Hancock is fun for cocktails and views.
Another fun place for drinks is Dot Dot Dash, a tiki bar vibe. It gets absolutely packed. Our hotel concierge was able to get us to skip the line but otherwise it was very long.
For dinner I like Frontera Grill, RPM Italian, and Girl and the Goat. We had a delightful brunch at Avec last time in the city too.
Pretty much all the podcasts I listen to are True Crime minus my morning NPR one.
Crime Junkie The Trail Went Cold Morbid The Murder Squad - I just finished their episode about the KS college rapist. It’s with Paul Holes who was one of the GSK investigators.
We lucked out with SF weather when we went in 2012. We went late July and it was sunny and 70s every day. I was prepared for cold and foggy.
We did a day trip to Sausalito (we biked it but there is also a ferry) and that was a really cute town too. We also drove down Highway 1 to Carmel and Big Sur. I loved both of those places so much. Currently part of the highway by Big Sur is in the ocean though.
I have a 4-day weekend and I am so happy because without a spring break this year, I feel like I am on the verge of a mental breakdown.
I slept in and went to get coffee at my favorite local shop. A local church paid to give all their customers one free drink today, so that was a nice surprise! I think I may go walk around some furniture stores and start pricing out some king beds as we are hoping to upgrade and also desperately need a new mattress.
H got his shot today. They had said you needed appointments so he made one. But he said they didn't even ask for his appointment and were just giving them to anyone who walked in. At 4 PM, they had one hour left of the clinic and still had 100 doses to give out so they were basically begging people to come!