What can I do during my gap year?

18F. Most my friends are going to college and moving away, while I stay behind. I’m going to be so bored out of my mind the next few months without school or my friends.

I also get really bad seasonal depression so I need to be occupied or I’ll lose my mind.

In the mean time, what kinds of jobs could I apply to? Any hobbies to take on? Clubs or groups? Cool places to explore? I feel like Muskegon is a really boring area to live in, the only thing to do is spend money and I’m kind of sick of going broke from shopping and buying coffee lol

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u/Civil-Feeling9821 — 4 days ago

My mom’s dog is on a bathroom strike.

My mom is out of town for the week and I’m responsible for watching the animals.

Shes so annoying her breath stinks so bad, she’s a 16 y/o tiny yorkie poo. Gross. I used to like her when I was young, but over the years she’s become extremely unlikable and harder to take care of.

It’s been DAYS since she’s gone piss or shit. Every time I open the door and try to let her go potty she just sits and stares at me like I’m some idiot. (I have to do this every 3 hours). She hasn’t let me known she wants to go potty either, she’ll usually scratch the floor or whine if she needs to go.

I ended up having to pick her fragile osteoporosis body up, and bring her outside, and guess what? Nothing. Just sat there staring at me like it’s her first day on earth. I end up doing this every 3 hours and still nothing.

I went into my mom’s room this morning and this dumb dog left me a sweet surprise on the floor. A giant puddle of piss, oh but it gets worse. ITS ON THE CARPET.

What the hell!!!! Is she trying to revolt against me or something because she misses my mom? I swear She literally thinks my mom is God. Ugh. I’m tired.

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u/Civil-Feeling9821 — 5 days ago
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How can I stop looking like a man without birth control pills?

18F I used to be on birth control which made me curvy, big boobs big butt little waist, pretty feminine face, long thick hair, but now that I’m off I’ve gone back to being ugly. I’m a flat box, I stink I look like shit, acne, my hair is thinned out on the temples, I have a mustache and a beer belly.

And it only gets worse each day. My period has been gone for four months💔

I need to be hot NOW. I can’t spend my youth all ugly and worthless everyday.

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u/Civil-Feeling9821 — 21 days ago

This matcha powder isn’t talked about enough!

This is truly sooooo yummy. It tastes very creamy, vegetal, light, fresh? a tad fruity maybe even. I don’t even know how to describe it. It’s SO good! I use 2g and it’s still strong enough to taste so I no longer have to use 4-5g recipes.
And the color+texture is phenomenal.

I’ve heard a lot of discourse on some matchas coming out fishy, bitter, gritty, stale etc. but this, is none of that!

And it’s somewhat affordable 🫶

Found on Amazon, kyohayashiya wakamatsu matcha powder

u/Civil-Feeling9821 — 24 days ago

What are they protesting in centennial park?

Was in a rush so I couldn’t see anything, but curiosity is killing me since a man riding on a bike next to me cursed at them 😅

u/Civil-Feeling9821 — 26 days ago

Impetigo gone wrong???

My armpit started off with just a few tiny baby blisters. no itch. Just blisters. Went to urgent care, impetigo. Got mupirocin + bactrim. Didn’t take the bactrim and wasn’t super consistent with my mupirocin. Because it was clearing up and was fine. Anyways. I went on vacation and within the span of a week this happened. I ended up starting my bactrim, and using my mupirocin and doing everything in my power to take care of this bs. I never knew it’d possibly get this bad or out of hand.

Having no symptoms rn besides itch.

u/Civil-Feeling9821 — 1 month ago

Blisters in an armpit

18F 👋. It started out with just one… but I woke up today with a whole bunch! I have no clue as to why or what this is. I don’t have time to make doctors appointments because I have vacation in two days 😣. And no. It definitely isn’t shingles.

It doesn’t itch. Or bother me TOO much. Friction makes it painful. And putting anything like deodorant on it also, Is painful. It’s only my right armpit.

u/Civil-Feeling9821 — 2 months ago

What to do when others make comments about the distance? 18F 18M

My 18f boyfriend 18m just told me his family was making comments about the distance and that it’s “so far”. My mom has talked some as well. We’re adults, good to each other, and I’ve met his family and they’ve liked me, I don’t see why it’s such an issue.

I feel insecure. He lives in my state, two hour drive away. We haven’t been in a relationship long so I’m not really used to this.

I knew what I was getting into. I knew the commitment I’d have to make. I’m just worried he’s going to now second guess it all. And I’m worried that I’ll let it get to my head as well :(.

It makes me sad and I feel like I’m not good enough to be so far away. I don’t feel like I’m worth the distance now.

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u/Civil-Feeling9821 — 2 months ago

Just prepared raw chicken for the first time!

Ive made fish and various other meats and animal products, but chicken is definitely my biggest fear and have been pushing aside to deal with later on.

What I did was put paper towel all over my counters to catch drips, glass cutting board, cut my meat put it on a tray to bake then threw all the bags packaging paper towels and trash into the dump. I then double washed my hands in between everything I did. I Lysol wiped the entire counter, sink, and everything I touched or potential places the meat touched.

During it all I felt super anxious. Making sure to not even touch my face or my phone or anything, until I was completely done making dinner.

After, I pulled the meat out, leaving it in for extra time. Then checking with my food thermometer. I was good to go. I cleaned everything up and served myself and my sister. It was the best tasting chicken ever.

Now that I’m laying in bed. I have a slight stomach ache, and now I’m kind of in a mini panic wondering if I caught salmonella.

But it doesn’t matter, at the end of the day I did something new and exposed myself to my fear.

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u/Civil-Feeling9821 — 2 months ago

Bf lied about his body count now I’m getting an STD test

Depressing Ground beef cottage cheese fried eggs in a bowl.

Dear girl dinner diaries,

He told me it was under five but his “body count” (hate that terminology btw) is actually over 50 🎉. We’re only 18. How does one manage this. How much time could a person possibly have on their hands. I don’t understand it.

I found some pretty nasty things on his phone too by the way of past women before me. I don’t even wanna go into detail.

I’m so fucking depressed. I feel gross.

We’ve been “talking” most the year, but official for a short amount of time. During the time we were talking he slept with many women, send nudes, while he’d call me and tell me how he wants to make me his wife and how I’m so special and he can’t wait to make things real and official with me. He treats me like I am his wife and he is my husband.

He’s even done threeways before. wtf!

There was so much stuff on his phone. Like at least half of his Snapchat memories, camera roll, text messages between his friends revolved something around naked women. It was insane.

He’s done so much for me, he’s gone above and beyond for me like no one ever has before. So this was completely appalling to find out.

People that know him personally tell me to give him a chance because I “changed him” and how he’s different now and that he’s never been in love before. I don’t know what to think of it.

Anyways. The reason for the STD test isn’t just because of the body count. It’s because I’m having some… symptoms. That I also won’t go into detail for.

I’ve since confronted him and he totally switched up. He either lies and denies, beats around the bush, or tells me “it was the past it doesn’t matter, you’re my future” or whatever. He’s never acted this way. He’s never been such a manipulator. And I’m good at sniffing these kinds of guys out. That’s why I’ve been celibate for 3 years.

I’m heartbroken I let him in and let him have sex with me before I found out.

u/Civil-Feeling9821 — 2 months ago

When messing up in a relationship, what gestures do men appreciate?

19F I messed up big time with my 19M boyfriend. I’m not a pro at relationship stuff so I’m kind of stuck, but he told me he wants to give me a second chance.

I did NOT cheat by the way. Or physically harm him. Those things do not apply here. I told a lie, and then confessed to it. And he did not like that. (If that information helps at all).

I’ve said all the sorries, I wrote him an extremely long letter, I did all that I could through my words. I have my actions to work on next, but in the meantime while I’m trying to do that and change and grow for him, I want to know what gestures mean a lot to men.

What will really show him that I am remorseful, regretful, and that I love and care about him more than anything? Gifts? Showing up on his door step begging for mercy? I must know. Please and thank you.

:(

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u/Civil-Feeling9821 — 2 months ago
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How can I manage extreme flatulence?

Going on a few day long trip w my boyfriend and friends. I’m not at a comfortable stage where I feel fine farting in front of people especially the guy I like 😣.

Pls someone help me. I’m going to be surrounded by these people all week next week, I can’t be farting my brains out or excusing myself to the bathroom 100000 times a day.

Having throat croaks and extreme bloating is already embarrassing enough I can’t imagine FARTING a bunch on top of it. And I’m SO scared I’m gonna fart while I’m asleep and people are going to hear it.

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u/Civil-Feeling9821 — 3 months ago

Is this a bug bite?

It was pretty painful (to the touch) I thought it was a zit at first so I tried popping it and nothing would come out. I noticed the red ring around it a few hours later, and now I’m thinking it may be some kind of bug? No idea what bug. If anyone has a clue lmk. I live in Michigan if that helps 👍

u/Civil-Feeling9821 — 3 months ago
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Anyone try lifestyle changes instead of surgery?

I went to my ENT appointment the other day and he told me he can do the surgery for me, a lot of patients have also had success with lifestyle changes and managing symptoms that way and to maybe think about it.

That includes things like diet, drinking, smoking, limiting certain triggers etc.

While these things obviously won’t “cure” it, it’s supposed to make the disorder a lot more livable.

If anyone has tried this pleaaase let me know and how it has worked out for you and what all you’ve done.

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u/Civil-Feeling9821 — 3 months ago