u/AggravatingOption138

Hi,

Literally didn’t know where else to ask this, but as what the title says. I have a stack of old love letters my parents exchanged and bunches of film strips I don’t know the content of but I’m assuming they’re the same or similar.

There was a flooding in the apartment building carpark of the apartment we were renting a few years ago, so all the photo albums, letters and film strips were damaged by water. The photo albums are okay, more intact compared to the letters and film strips. I couldn’t get around to trying to fix or sort them until recently. The letters are stuck together, they’re mostly separate but the envelopes are stuck to the letters. Same with the film strips, all stuck together and some ink (?) stuck on the bags contain them. Also have a bunch of printed photographs that are completely stuck together. I don’t want to damage them more by ripping them open to see what’s inside, both letters and film strips.

I know my question is a stretch and the possibilities are probably that they’re irreparable. But I am desperate. My parents don’t really mind, but I want to salvage what I can because they’re pieces of my parents history before having me, which may not be important but is important to me.

Wanted to ask here before going to any repair shops (if any are still around). Any advice would be greatly appreciated!

Not sure if this is the right place to post...

As what the title says. It seems like a strange thing to do. One of my friends from high school has been dating a guy for less than a year, he's her first bf. She's been really distant ever since going out with this guy, which is unlike her, always turning down plans to meet because she's busy with bf. Seems like he's the centre of her universe (based on her socials and their monthly anniversary posts). I don't have a bf but I can understand wanting to spend time with SO. I'm not jealous or envious in any way, he sounds like a decent guy so I'm happy she's happy with him. I just think it's odd that one would not talk or at least distance themselves from their friends after getting a partner.

Hi! Not sure if this is the right place to ask tbh, but was wondering if anyone’s been to a themed ball (ballroom and ballgown ball), and in this case a fantasy/romantasy ball and what your experience(s) were like.

There’s a ball event, the first in my country I’m pretty sure, and it sounds awesome and super cool but the only major thing holding me back is the cost. It’s $285 pp (or just under $300 with payment fees), and price includes drinks, finger food, entertainment.

I was wondering if anyone has gone to an event like this, what it was like and if it was worth it. Did you like or not like it? Any highlights? What the atmosphere and vibe was like? I’m quite introverted, although I do like going out with my girls every now and then. That being said, I can also get overstimulated in large and loud crowds, so you’d be unlikely to catch me at a nightclub or music festival.

Would it be worth it? Imo, I think it’s a once in a lifetime (and the only other balls I know of happen only in Europe, which realistically I’d probably never go to). It’s also something I wouldn’t do or go to in my thirties (I’m 21). The only thing is that it’s quite pricey.