Normalize giving gifts that are NOT surprises.
Let people participate in their gifts so they don't have to pretend to like something they didn't want. (And you don't have to feel bad when they're not excited about it.)
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PSA: Telling someone they're “annoying,” “too much sometimes,” or “good in small doses,” can cause serious, lasting damage to their self-esteem.
Years of therapy, and I’m STILL working to stop apologizing for who I am.
@emilykmay Just having all my night routine stuff in one area really helps. I’ve worn glasses for decades and have lost or dropped them in many areas. I’m trying to figure out how I can do similar things for other routines
@emilykmay I bought a little cupboard with a small drawer that fits beside my bed. So at night, my eye mask comes out of the drawer and my glasses go in & my phone is plugged in. When I wake, my sleep details are recorded in a journal that stays in the drawer
@Autistic_Lia I like some aspects (food, seeing some family) others are so boring and tiring like gifts. People either know me well enough to think of a gift for me or we have to got through this whole process where I make a list and they pick, or worse want to take me on a shopping trip 😮💨
@Doragon_LW@Mickey_Central@CultureCrave Possibly was in his contract. Like he signed for one movie and Marvel wanted him for one with the option to have him do another if they liked it. They sign some of their actors for contracts that lock in their compensation for 8 or 9 movies
@AngryBlackLady I haven’t used my comforter in years since my cat doesn’t like it 😅. I would suggest hypoallergenic and something easy to wash. I ended up knitting a wool blanket and l love when it’s finally cold enough to put on the bed. Though I got a light blanket to cover it b/c 🐈⬛
@michele_norris That originated from Kenji Lopez-Alt when he was at Cook’s Illustrated/America’s Test Kitchen. The vodka helps add moisture while inhibiting gluten formation. The dough is easy to roll out & forgiving for beginners.
You’re 💯 right tho, no shame in store bought.
@Si0aji_kusa Oh this is so lovely! Bheem’s hair! The look on Ram’s face!!🥰. I love how you did the light streaming in from the window, it’s such a warm and loving picture.