u/Zestyclose_Major6177

I was asked what I’d like as a housewarming gift from coworkers, friends, and families. I have like every kitchen need, a vacuum, a desk, and now a mattress.
What I need next are a couch and bed frame. But I know not to ask for that.
So I mentioned their fave cleaning supplies, laundry detergent, toilet paper or paper towels, and gift cards to Amazon or target.
I’ve been told by several people who aren’t familiar with each other that what I’ve asked for is trashy, asking for cleaning materials is trashy, etc. I am starting over after an abusive relationship and left with nothing. I’ve stayed with family the past few months to build money and get my shit together again.
I am not hosting a housewarming party either….so I honestly wasn’t expecting gifts. But they’ve asked repeatedly and insisted, so am I truly trashy? Should I just say gift cards only? I’m 33f and I’m not embarrassed starting over, I’m excited and ready to be on my two feet again.

Looking to make some female friends also in their 30s, if your single with no kids even better, if you have kids thats ok too I love free activities like museums, zoos, aquariums and such. Looking for a spot to make friends who play board games, any amazing shops for congregating? Photos of self without face, also learning to use my new to me camera, trying to get a new hobby lol

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So I’m sad I’m a 234 partner and was denied a transfer request because I only can work weekends. The DM told me I’m too limited but I’m in school the other 4 days a weeks and 2 of those days it’s 10am-10pm with only a 3 hour break in between 3-6pm. It truly sucks because my current SM would kill for partners available 6am-6pm fri-sun. So now I’m gonna be looking for a new job a week before classes start or just “scrape” by this year. I’m moving to a city over 2 hours away for my last year of college. Just stinks.

I am single with no kids and honestly just want some genuinely nice female friends at least one or two. I love art, cooking, coffee, videogames, boardgame night, all the appetizers, thrift/window shopping, at home spa nights, and on a new health journey. I dont even mind just errands hanging out too, grocery store, costco run, etc. I don't mind going out but I'm in my last year of school and cant go out every weekend. But nights in or chill nights on the patio are awesome. Dm if interested in trying to be friends.