@realEstateTrent I did it once thinking it’d give me a real break. Now I know that people don’t even care. I also don’t explain why it took a long time to respond to a text- I just respond.
@NoblestCalling Don’t assume you’ll remember is peak adulting. I pick up my phone and make myself a reminder constantly. Sometimes for things I need to do an hour later.
@smalltown_wife My husband’s family is like this. His mom would actually write things on the calendar an hour earlier than they started to try to get them there on time. Which just created chaos. It seems to mostly be from complete disorganization and self centered living.
@BridgetPhetasy I got married of finishing college because I wasn’t sure what I wanted to do and was out of money and debt was inevitable. I wish I had gone to community college and gotten a 2 year degree though.
@KettlebellDan I got sent back to my car for a mask at our local grocery store. I was ignoring the signs for a long time and then suddenly some lady is there enforcing it. Worst times for a rule breaker lol.
@allie__voss Possibly all true but not doing it anywhere there are tornadoes. This Spring in the Midwest we have had a lot of tornadoes and I’m thankful for my sturdy old house and basement.
@BrianWillott My in-laws house is stuffed with all kinds of random junk. Most they get for free but clearly have too much to manage. Great motivation to me to keep from getting buried in stuff. One in one out…
@WillManidis Sometimes I’ve doubted if I should go, was I really that close etc, etc… but now I do lean toward going if I am on the fence. We didn’t once for someone who had moved away, and I regret it now. I know I was just avoiding the unpleasantness. It does mean a lot to go.
@TMZ I unfortunately knew someone growing up that died in an unassisted home birth. Definitely don’t recommend… some circles scare you about hospitals but if you are well informed and find a good provider I think it’s the best place to be, honestly.
@ProfPantsu I agree, saying no one notices seems off when a lot of people do in fact notice. Of course they are worried about themselves first but they also like to make themselves feel better by mocking others
2/2 don’t try to cover for them, or pretend that they really are walking with the Lord. If you’ve made mistakes, own them to your staff/elders/other leaders. Better than trying to keep up a facade.
If you are in church leadership, and your children aren’t walking with the Lord, just be honest. I don’t think a public call out is necessary, but when things come up, admit it. If they are publicly walking away, be honest with others in church leadership. 1/2
I notice when I’m watching too much short form stuff, it feels like everyone is filming everything and life is a giant performance. It’s not natural. There are things you just live and no one else sees. They are just for you.