u/Downtherabbithole-14

I walked into a restaurant to pick up my order. Two counters, one seemed like the hostess counter, the other seemed like a normal pizzeria counter. First time here, so I walk up to the hostess counter as they were the only 2 people I saw in the front of the restaurant. One girl was at the end of the counter on her phone, didn't even look up at me. The other had her back to the door, face in phone. I said "hello, I'm here to pick up an order I called in?" Without even picking up her head or turning away from the phone, with an attitude "you can go right over there and get it" 😳😳😳

I am in the very early stages of getting solar panels. We get good sunlight and we were quoted for 36 panels - and they estimated they would generate 17kwH per year - he said this was an estimate on the low end, it would probably generate more. This past year, (Aug 2025-July 2026 our usage was 19,741kwH. I am not interested in leasing. I know that the federal tax credits are gone, so I would have to buy it outright, or put 50% down and finance the rest. Estimated cost is $37K, my average electricity bill based on the past 12mos is $330/mo.

DON'T BE LIKE ME. Don't put off your dental appointments, don't put off your annual check ups. I didn't realize that I hadn't been to the dentist in 2 years. I work full time, and I make sure everyone goes for their annual check ups, and twice a year dental visits. But me? No..not me. I'll get to it. But that day never comes. At the last dental visit for my kids, I said I'm here, I'm gonna make the appointment. So I did. And today was the day for my dental visit and ::que the waterworks:: I have to have 5 fillings. I'll be fine, I'm fine. I'm just mad at myself. Don't forget to take of yourself.

Every year for the past 10-12 years we visit my in-laws. We love the area they are in, we have our favorite spots we go to every year, go to the local beaches. For next year though we wanted to change it up a bit. Split the time between my in-laws and then spending a few nights somewhere? We have two kids and they will be 11 and 7 at the time. Where can we go for 2-3 nights outside of Sarasota?

We are with Met-Ed - can anyone tell me if its actually worth signing up with an energy supplier for "lower cost per kwH"? Attached is the breakdown of my most recent bill.

I posted the bill in the comments bc I don't know how to post on the body...sorry

Let me explain. Yesterday, I *almost* had an accident. My fault. I was in the wrong lane on an avenue, and I was waiting for all the cars to go past so I can get over to the next. There was a car in my blindspot. He swerved around me. My kids were in the car. And guys, I cannot afford a car accident right now. I was in a car accident 2 years ago (guy ran a stop sign and totaled my car) I still have shot nerves when driving. And then I go something like this!! I hate my brain works....

I started using Flaxseed gel this year. No, I haven't tried making it myself, but I am considering it bc damn....buying it is expensive... Anyway, I have noticed that I don't need a leave -in conditioner. I've styled my hair both ways- one with just flaxseed gel and one with both leave in and flaxseed gel. My hair looks the same whether I use the leave in or don't. Is there anyone that has found they don't need to use a leave in? If I am not able to get flaxseed gel, I have used other styling products and I must use a leave in paired with whatever gel or mousse I am using.

So, I'm a a journey, and its an unfortunate length - its requires me to wet it and restyle daily. I am not shampooing everyday. Days I don't shampoo, its just a co-wash...followed by applying gel and leave in conditioner. Which leads me to using up product faster than I'd like which means I am spending more money on hair products. How much are we spending per month/per quarter on hair products? Also, how many different products are you using? I have fine curly hair -but it still needs moisture. I use a leave in conditioner and a flax seed gel. When I wore my hair straight, I was washing my hair a lot less, wearing my curls less frequent. Product could last me 6mos, maybe lasts me 2-3mos now.... I feel like one of the things no one talks about it is how it isn't cheap to be a curly headed person....

I woke up to my husbands alarm. Snooze. I get up go to the bathroom, I can't fall back asleep. Played some phone games, checked the clock. ...He's not going into the office... I tap him and ask when he was planning on getting up because its 530 already. He said he was going to work remotely today because he didn't get a good nights sleep. Understandable, because he drives about an hour into work and he doesn't like driving tired. I'm pissed, not at him, at the situation. I scheduled the day off today on a day he would go into the office, my kids would be in school, I would have the house to myself! QUIET. No one calling my name, no one needing anything, I can make myself whatever I wanted to eat, no questions about this and that. Organize the house without being interrupted because between working full time, and sports and games every weekend, who has time. NOPE. Not today! I haven't had a day off TO MYSELF in a decade. Since I had kids, I would hoard my days because my sick days were not for me, it was for them. It wasn't until my husband started working hybrid positions and our kids were old enough to home with him while he was working remotely (when they were sick). Last year, was the first time I actually had days I could use for myself because every year prior was used for sick days, appointments that were out of the way, and I would save one week for a family vacation. I just wanted a day alone.. And because of scheduling conflicts with my work calendar - I can't look at taking off until July! So yea.... excuse me, gonna go cry now...

I work for a small family owned business as their accounting&collections/office admin. I have a good reputation here, good working relationship with my boss/the owner, and everyone else here including customers. I haven't had a raise in 3 years. I don't know how to ask for a raise. I can't just walk in her office and ask bc anyone in earshot will hear the conversation, going behind a closed door, everyone can see we are in there talking, its a giant fishbowl! If we walk off to go to a private room to speak, again, everyone will notice...and well...I hate office chatter.. Would it be silly to write an email? I also feel like with my role, there is not much growth. In the years I've been here, there hasn't been much change to the role, no added work, I've asked if there is ever an opportunity for me to take something off my bosses plate, let me know. So, I fear that they may say no, bc what have I done to earn the raise? Its just the COL is ridiculous...and I'd like to contribute more to retirement...I feel like I am fishing for reasons I need the raise.

Just as the titles states. Where is the best place to sell used furniture? I tried listing on FB and I'm pretty sure the guy was trying to scam me...(or worse) suggestions??