I was actually thinking about you too 🙂 Any juicy gossip? 😁
I haven't really had much time for gossip, haha... I guess when you're actually busy and doing well, there isn't much room for all that drama🙂 but someone mentioned they were wondering where I'd been, so I figured I'd just let them know I'm doing great...☕
feralpilot0 said:Wedding photos or it didn't happen
I think I mentioned—wishing her a happy marriage!😉 Maybe just a photo for private use... specifically for people I actually know personally 🙂 That's just how things go, I guess... Best,
Just wanted to say hi to everyone... I'm doing great, healthy, in love, and happily married. And since I heard some people were worried I’d been sold into slavery (hahaha)... I figured I'd check in and put those rumors to rest 😉 Greetings to the whole forum from a certain person😍
I guess I’ve had this issue where I can't access my private messages for two days now... everything else seems to be working okay, but why on earth aren't the DMs working?
I guess strep throat always comes with a fever or at least a chill. It’s been bothering my throat for a week now—it's better, but swallowing still hurts. I went to the doctor and he told me there was no fever or anything, just a virus, but then he gave me an antibiotic anyway and sent a swab to the lab. Like, don't take the meds because it's probably just a virus? So, okay... I didn't start the antibiotics, and then today he calls me saying, hey, the results are back and you actually have bacteria in your throat, so start the meds. But how am I feeling fine without a fever or anything? Is that really strep or something else? I mean, he tested me, but besides this pain and trouble swallowing for a week, what other signs are there? Could it be strep without a fever? Or what kind of bacteria is he talking about?
Karen Ross98 said:Plus, this was my first time. I got my period at 4 PM, but we had unprotected sex at 4 AM and it went on for a while—though he didn't finish inside me. I went to see a gynecologist who basically interrogated me with weird questions about small towns in the Midwest and looked at me like I was some kind of degenerate. He wanted to know when my cycle starts, but I lied because I haven't been tracking it closely lately. Usually, it's about a 30-day cycle. Honestly, out of pure embarrassment, I just told him we used a condom and it broke, rather than admitting we went without one and he didn't finish inside. He told me not to start the pill yet because it might mess with my period. He just said to come back once my period ends. I don't know what to do or what the actual chances of getting pregnant are... I'm in total shock, I can't even think straight, and I'm just dying for my period to be over so I can finally take a pregnancy test...... 🙂 😢 😢 😢
The timing doesn't really matter... but if you're in those last two days, you could definitely get pregnant. I've been there, done that, and I have two kids now, haha. My period lasted through those last two days too.
velvetpanther71 said:What kind of experiences have you all had out there? I’m talking about the old reliable workhorses like the Ford Mustang or those heavy-duty trucks... anything specifically worth mentioning?
Honestly, I feel like no pair of jeans will ever look right if you don't have the right build or long legs... I usually go for skinny or slim fits... there's more, but it's pretty rare to find something where I actually like both the color and the cut—I'm not really a big jeans person.
Look, nothing in life is ever a hundred percent certain. People always say, "Well, I probably won't be that one in a million," but it actually happens. It happened to me twice before—not related to my ex—where I was basically a one-in-twenty-five-thousand kind of case. I don't really chase that feeling anymore, though. I guess I figure I probably won't be that lucky again...
I've actually had more than one, so I'm definitely not sterile... my kids born after an abortion and subsequent pregnancies are proof enough. It doesn't happen all the time, though; I guess it really just depends on whether the doctor you see is incompetent and messes things up for you for life... but generally, the ratio is probably closer to 1:100, and you're more likely to stay fertile.
Sean Myers9 said:Not sure where this belongs, so I’m just dropping it here.
I’m knocking back over 2.5 liters of water a day, but I still feel thirsty all the time. Honestly, I can't tell if it's just this brutal heat wave or if it's some underlying health issue 😕
Lately, my diet has basically just been fruit and anything liquid—like soup, stew, chili... nothing heavy, definitely no bread, maybe half a plate at most. I just can't stomach anything that isn't juicy or easy to swallow. I didn't even realize how bad it was until my mom pointed out she hasn't seen me eat a "real" meal in a week. Now I'm sitting here wondering, is this just a phase?
I’m not on any weird diet or anything, and normally everything feels fine (just the usual stress and jitters), plus my energy levels are okay—though I take a ton of vitamins, so maybe that's playing a part... I just have zero appetite.😳 And even after eating soup, I still need to chug water.
Anyone else ever go through this? I'm worried that even though what I *am* eating is healthy, I'm not actually getting enough nutrition. Is it possible for my body to just function like this until I suddenly crave something solid, like meat, potatoes, or actual food you have to chew...?
Michelle Phillips54 said:Why would that be an issue? Mine are heavy too and last about 4 or 5 days. It seems pretty normal to me. I think it would actually be weirder if my period was just a tiny bit of spotting.
I mean, who's saying heavy is better than light anyway???
I mean, you're right... that kind of music pretty much dominates our local bars and restaurants. It’s not just a thing in immigrant communities either; you hear it right in the heart of downtown Chicago... there's always some spot in the historic district blasting those heavy country-style hits (you know, the real old-school stuff). I wouldn't say it's my personal favorite, but honestly? At certain parties or weddings, it just feels off if there isn't a bit of that classic sound playing. As for Severina, she carries herself like a total pro, and when her songs really hit, she definitely knows how to command a crowd. She's got it. I guess back when I was growing up in the 80s, that whole vibe wasn't really around yet.
Not everyone in the American diaspora is obsessed with that country singer... personally, I don't own a single one of her songs, nor do I want to. I'm not even sure what her music actually sounds like—but from what I hear when I'm visiting the States on vacation, she's just totally not my style.
Well, I'll be... I honestly had no clue where Hardy got that nickname from! Everything makes sense now. I’ve heard through some industry insiders that almost everyone has moved on from Svetlana... so I guess it's no surprise Hardy had such an easy opening. quietmason58 and brightcobra10—are you guys just jealous of our Hardy??
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