(27F) in an LDR with my bf (35M). We just celebrated our 2 year anniversary couple of days ago. I feel like I’m getting obsessed with my boyfriend AGAIN. After my previous relationship, I did self work, read books, and I was doing good with honoring my space, interests, and giving my bf space but I feel like I am spiraling again.

Probably because we spent 20 days together. I came back home and I’m a wreck. I feel like I can’t focus on anything but the thought of being with him and running my fingers through his hair, chest, and cheeks.

I just miss him so much. I wake up and I hate it because I can’t roll over to him and touch him. I’ve been calling him every hour and texting him that I miss him and how much I want to be with him like every couple of hours. I can tell he is starting to get exhausted from comforting me. I think I’m crossing over into to the “annoying” & “irritating” territory. I haven’t ate all day because I’ve been crying and starring at our photos. I feel like I’m becoming too available again & I think I’m starting to look like a loser in his eyes? (Prob).

I tried focusing on other things.

I had a therapy appt with my therapist, I tried watching a movie, listening to an audio book, watching YouTube, working out, cleaning etc but my mind is very occupied with the thought of being next to him.

I feel this overwhelming desire to consume him whole and I am ashamed and I wish I wasn’t an emotional black hole. I feel like I’m having panic attacks because I am worried I will bore him, exhaust him and scare him away.. I wish I wasn’t like this. I wish I was fucking normal.

The other three states we drove through averaged about 2…

Castle Valley Inn**

Visiting Utah and we are looking to stay at castle valley inn, in Moab. it’s pretty out of the way and that’s why we like it. Just want to know the overall vibe and if it’s safe for PoC. The reviews looks good so far but just want to ask here.

Burnt out from work. I’ve worked so much this past month and this week. I’ve been averaging over 100 hours every biweekly pay period. I’m about to be off for 3 weeks. While I’m looking forward to it, my body feels so weak. I’m exhausted, fatigued, and sleepy all day. The paychecks are real sexy.. but at what cost? 😔

I don’t have energy to pack my suitcase, wash my hair, shave, or to look pretty 🫩🫩

One of my classes requires group projects and broooo tell my why we have a goddamn WhatsApp group chat to communicate about it with each other? In the middle of Texas?

Like that’s the most random place ever. Not iMessages. Not GroupMe… we got a goddamn WhatsApp group chat!!! Some of my groupmates didn’t even know what WhatsApp was 😭😭🤣 but I don’t mind it as long as we are getting our things done. Just thought that was super random.

Had my adjustment appointment today and the assistant who did my adjustments complained the whole time. She was talking to the assistant next to her saying “he wants to put 4 springs in.” “I feel like that’s excessive” “tbh I feel like he is doing too much” “I’m kind of disappointed in him for doing this”

I didn’t say anything.

Came home and took my first bite of food (soft food) and one of my springs came dislodged… and I need to go back to get it fixed. Except I can’t go back till 4 days from now on because they are closed on the weekend & I have work.

I talked to the receptionist and I told her I don’t want that assistant working on my teeth again. I feel like I was being a Karen but ):

I’m a nurse myself and I would never complain in front of my patients about the things I have to do/recommended/ordered by our doctors.

I don’t want to assume anything but I also wonder if she was just trying to get it over with. Today is a Friday after all.

But I feel bad and worried that she will gets in trouble because of me 😔

First time Fuji owner. I’m very excited but feeling very overwhelmed.

I am going on a roadtrip and would love to use it then but not sure how to get her ready.

I’m a beginner and would appreciate some tips and recommendations.

- How do I weather seal and UV seal?
- Any straps recommendations?
- wrist strap or neck strap? (Going hiking)
- half case recommendations?
- What else do I need?

I’m looking at the peak design strap right now

How can I safely carry the camera in my handbag/backpack? can someone recommend me a small pouch? do you guys think a protective wrap would be sufficient? Just not too sure.

The older I (27f) get, the harder it is for me to spend money on myself without feeling guilty. My take-home pay fluctuates a lot. I budget based on my worst-case average monthly income, which is around $3000

On most months I have a surplus between $500-1500 (and sometimes more)

My thing is I feel so guilty spending on everything and anything. Especially myself. If wasn’t like that before but the more I got into budgeting, investing & thinking about my future, the more I want to save. On the flip side, I also feel a bit down about it. It just feels kinda “meh..” like I’m broke at the end no matter how much I make.

I’m looking for feedback on my overall budget & help coming up with a “fun money” percentage (since my income fluctuates) I’d also like advice on how to deal with the guilt that comes with spending/splurging on myself ):

Income

| **Income** | **Budget** | **Actual** |
|------------ |------------ |------------- |
| Paycheck 1 | $1500 | $1609.30 |
| Paycheck 2 | $1500 | $4911.95 |
| Family | $0 | $200 |
| **Total** | **$3000** | **6721.25** |

Savings

| Savings | **Budget** | **Actual** |
|------------- |------------ |------------- |
| Roth IRA | $625 | $2500 |
| HYSA | $700 | $1500 |
| Travel Fund | $200 | $128.75 |
| Christmas | $40 | $32.12 |
| **Total** | **$1565** | **4160.87** |

Expenses (mostly)

| **Expenses** | **Budget** | **Actual** |
|-------------- |------------ |------------- |
| Groceries | $300 | $310.81 |
| Health Ins. | $303 | $303 |
| Medical | $225 | $180 |
| Transport | $180 | $569.32 |
| Subs | $14 | $14 |
| Gifts & Ges | $15 | $249.11 |
| Education | 0 | $25 |
| Charity | $30 | $30 |
| **Total** | **$1067** | **1681.24** |

Lifestyle (myself)

| **Expenses** | **Budget** | **Actual** |
|-------------- |------------ |------------ |
| Dinning out | $100 | $100 |
| Shopping | $70 | $145.69 |
| Beauty | $25 | $112 |
| **Total** | **$195** | **357.69** |

I have about $487.20 left and I feel like I should save it but part of me also wants to get a massage, put some towards my travel fund & start a sinking fund for splurging.