Looking for a potential new home for our alliance about 50+ players will come. We reside in the 400s but are considering 500-700s. We have a few whales, but we have a lot of free to play and low spenders. We want a good server…one that was not shame those for not spending money where we can still grow as an alliance and participate in events and feel valued. Active world chat and community feeling
I just had my surgery this morning, I am about 6-7 hours in recovery, I think, as I don’t really remember what time it was when I was done. But is it bad that I’m like man I could go for a gooood burger. I know I could never eat it as I’m struggling just with my jello and broth but my mom kinds of snapped at my before the surgery that I joked that I couldn’t wait to eat normal food again in 6 weeks (I have no intention on going back to the constant eating out) but like being able to eat a few bites of some chicken sounds good lol. I don’t know, is this normal? How do I not think about food?
TIA
*please read the edit*
For context, I’m a 26-year-old single woman currently redoing my apartment...painting walls, adding decor, reorganizing, etc. Someone I thought was a friend told me, “what a shitty situation. I’d be pissed if I went to a foreign country and got dropped in an apartment like that.”
That comment honestly bothered me because I am putting effort into making my place nice and welcoming. I’m adding wallpaper to her bedroom, giving her a desk, adding plants, and making the room feel cozy. In my kitchen, I’m redoing the cabinets, counters, and backsplash. I’m rearranging and tidying the living room, doing a full spring cleaning, and updating the bathroom with new storage and decor.
I know my apartment isn’t a luxury apartment, and yes, it’s outdated in some ways, but I’m trying hard to make it feel warm, clean, comfortable, and homey. I also attached the inspo picture I’m using for the redesign.
My local coordinator even mentioned they’re struggling to find people willing to host placements right now, so now I’m second-guessing myself after that comment.
Should I really not host because of my apartment?
EDIT: Some people are not seeing the part that the last three photos are AI! This is what I am currently remodeling the place to LOOK like. They are not after photos but I am using as inspo as I remodel over the summer!!
I’m trying to figure out if moving this summer is financially responsible or if I’m stretching myself too thin.
Right now I live in a small 2 bedroom apartment and my lease ends July 31st. I’ve been considering moving into a slightly better apartment that would cost $875/month with another $875 security deposit.
If I move, I’d likely move into the new place during July, while still finishing out my current lease through July 31st. So during that month I’d effectively be paying:
One major difference is that the new apartment would cut my commute from about 36 minutes each way down to about 5–10 minutes. Right now I spend roughly $220/month on gas because of commuting. The new apartment does use electric heat though, so I know winter utility costs could be higher.
My current financial situation:
Current monthly debts/bills:
I also owe my school about $500 for fall classes.
I’ll be hosting an exchange student starting August 18th, but I do NOT get paid for hosting.
The problem is I’ve struggled with spending habits in the past and I’m trying to be realistic with myself. On paper the move seems possible, but I worry I’m underestimating how tight things could get after deposits, moving costs, utilities, etc. I currently have $140 in my savings.
Part of me wonders if I should just stay where I am for another year, focus on paying down debt and improving my habits first, even though I don’t really love the apartment plus it is so hard to find places in such a small window frame (if i break my lease, i am charge 2 months worth of "rent".)
Would you:
Extra Info: I know the car payment is high. I already expect people to point that out. The APR is only 4.0%, and from what I can tell I’d be in pretty bad negative equity if I tried to get rid of it right now, so I don’t think changing vehicles is realistically an option in the short term.
Additional notes because I know people will ask:
I’d appreciate honest feedback because I’m trying to stop making emotional financial decisions.
I’m going to be hosting an exchange student this year, and I’m probably overthinking the communication side of things a little.
We started by emailing, but she asked to switch to WhatsApp because she doesn’t check email often. We’ve exchanged a few friendly messages, and the conversation naturally slowed down a bit after that.
I’m trying to figure out what the “normal” level of communication is before arrival. Should I just occasionally check in and ask about her interests/home country/plans? Is it normal to do a video call beforehand, or is that usually something that happens later or only if the student wants to?
I want to be welcoming and supportive without overwhelming her or making communication feel forced. I’d especially love to hear from former exchange students or host families about what felt natural and helpful before arrival.
Thanks guys!
Hey everyone, I’m 26F, single, no kids, and live alone with my two cats in rural Pennsylvania. I’m an 8th grade science teacher and honestly thought hosting sounded like such a cool experience. I like hiking, camping, concerts, museums, coffee shops, traveling, thrifting, weekend trips, outdoorsy stuff, etc. I’m pretty laid back and close with my family/friends.
But now that I’m actually looking at student profiles and doing the application, I keep overthinking my living situation.
I live in a 2 bedroom apartment, not a house. It’s honestly a decent apartment — one floor, pretty spacious living room/kitchen, safe area, student would have her own bedroom, etc. But the bedroom itself is kinda small compared to a suburban house, and the bathroom is older/outdated. It’s cozy but definitely not luxurious.
I think I’ve gotten in my head because online it seems like every host family has this giant beautiful house, multiple kids, huge kitchen, finished basement, pool, whatever 😭 meanwhile I’m just over here in my apartment in rural PA with cats.
Part of me feels like I could genuinely provide a good experience because I’d actually include them in things and make them feel welcome. But another part of me worries they’d secretly be disappointed and wish they got placed somewhere “better.”
Has anyone hosted as a single person/in an apartment/smaller home? Or been an exchange student and not cared about that stuff as much as I think people do?
All right, I get it… Corruption happens everywhere… But how is the school able to not fill a teacher’s position once she leaves at the end of the year while simultaneously giving the superintendent a 13% raise? We are I can’t even get paid for the masters that I will have and be paid correctly.
No wonder some districts one can’t keep teachers within their districts into why people leave teaching to begin with!
I’m just burnt out and counting down the years until I can leave and find a different district.