u/kurlyb

Last year, my mother - diagnosed with early dementia at the time - forgot my birthday for the first time ever. When I told her afterwards, she didn’t seem to care. “What do you want me to do?” I cried so hard.

Just now, I called her to chat. I asked her if she knew what day it was today.

Mom: September? I have the calendar in front of me.

Me: Hmm do you remember the date of your daughter’s birthday?

Mom: (Laughs apologetically) No, sorry I don’t remember.

Me: That’s okay. It’s August 23. This Sunday. Do you know how old I am turning?

Mom: Ha… I don’t know. 53?

Me: (Laugh) Do I look 53? I’ll be 50!

Mom: You really don’t look 50, more like 30s. But don’t tell others. It’s your secret!

I feel strangely content that I am finally at peace with my mom’s memory fail and confusion with some (many) things. I think I’ve finally accepted her as she is now.

Has anyone moved up to Medik8 Crystal 24 from 20? Is the difference significant?

I’ve been using 20 for a few years already and my skin, at almost 50, is really good (according to my derm). I’ve been wondering - given I will be 50 - if I should change to Tret since it’s stronger and more affordable but two derms said I shouldn’t (for my specific skin). I respect that advice. But to stay on retinal… I wonder (1) if I should at least increase to 24 - IF the difference is significant. (2) if difference is significant, whether I should wait till my skin naturally declines more before switching or just switch now as more of a preventative approach.

Appreciate any thoughts on this or your experience.

Has anyone found a fabulous one in Kanazawa that allows kids? I tried a few recommended ones from older threads but they don’t accept kids that age.

Thanks!!

I’ve read a number of older threads but want to check if anyone knows specifically for PE which flights / aircrafts now have the more cushioned seats? For context, I used to fly Business everywhere for work, so am used to that comfort. I did pay out of pocket for last few Biz class trips to/from HK (Aria ones). I have back and neck stiffness, so for upcoming trip having to fly PE, I want to choose the better seats. I’m still very scarred by those Olympus “curved” seats from ages ago! Can anyone tell me if the 777 aircrafts with Aria seats also the ones with new PE seats - or not necessarily? I read that some 777 have old rundown PE… so I’m confused. Or is Airbus 350 still better for PE? (Thanks!)