Cherry grove beach bungalow #2

My husband and I are look for a new house, and are wondering how much we can afford.
We both are in our early 40s, we work as civil servants with permanent jobs, including DB pension plans. Husband makes $105 000 and I make $75 000 (plus a bonification of $5000 per year, but I don't count it in my income as I don't know how long it will last). Household income is $180 000. No kids, no plan for kids. We have 2 car payments for a total of $850 per month (one is a lease). No other debt or obligations.
We currently own a semi-detached house, bought in 2016 for $245 000 (we owe $195 000). On our street, all houses are basically identical and 3 houses sold within the last couple of months for $305 000 to $319 000. Our house probably fall in the middle of that (roof is 5 years old, water heater is new, we added central air, basement is fully finished but the kitchen is dated). As of totay, we would walk out with $100 000 to 115 000 to use as a cash down on the new house.
We are looking for a house outside the city. We live in a LCOL area (bungalows are around $350 000). We want more land and no neighbors. We don't mind a longer commute as we go to work in person less than once per week.
Our bank says we can afford $600 000. I think it's crazy. We are thinking about something in the $400 000 to $450 000 range. If you can't tell, we are risk adverse and pretty conservative.

Traveling to Bear Lake next week for the week. We will be staying in Garden City. Looking for suggestions on activities outside of usual water stuff.
Yes, we are renting a boat one day. Yes, we will spend some time on the beach. However we will have an 11 month old and a pregnant lady so some water activities are limited. The rest of the crowd includes older kids aged 8-13. Some of them will kayak as well.
Specific questions.. which beach is the best to hang out for the day? Are there any nearby 1-2 mile hikes? Any other nearby activities/sights that are fun for that age group? Not against learning opportunities/guided tours. Scenic drives. History. Whats your favorite local restaurant?

She is full of sand when we come back from the beach so she needs to be cleaned. My gf takes 10 minutes cleaning her with hot water. I can't afford it. I personally only use it for 2 minutes before I turn off the heat and let my gf use it for 5 minutes. The dog swims in a cold sea. The outside temperature is between 20c - 30c degrees.
My gf doesn't want to go to the beach with me because I won't let her dog take a 10 minute hot shower afwards. My gf can't afford it herself either. She doesn't have to pay anything except part of the groceries and her only money comes from her parents. She got pretty mad at me while I personally believe the dog won't be harmed by a cold shower. Maybe I am wrong and the dog will be severely injured from a cold shower but I never heard of that happening.
AITA?
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EDIT: PLEASE READ!!! ITS HER DOG!! stop blaming me for her getting a dog. I didn't even know my gf when she got her dog.

During my last trip to a beach city i stopped at a snack bar, grabbed a lunch and sat down outside to eat because i like that view. So i saw a man in a wheelchair going toward his car while a woman with 2 boys approached him and offered the help of her sons, she said she was teaching them to be nice, the man accepted with a big smile.
As soon as the boys grabbed the handles (1 boy per handle) they started running and screaming "light speed" while pushing the man and would probably smash him against the car, so, to avoid smashing the man against the car, they changed direction a little to make him miss the car and go straight to the highway.
They released the handles and the man got hit/ran over by several cars and trucks, as that's a high speed highway. He died, of course, the body was basically destroyed and would not be recognizable if his family was not there. The mom apologized, the man's family (very shocked) accepted and i don't know what happened after as i got away.
Don't matter how good are the intentions, kids are stupid and can be dangerous.

Hi Everyone!
I am going to Bali from August 19 - September 2/3 (still debating on which day to go home) with my boyfriend. He has traveled SE Asia and Bali before (about 3 years ago), but for the month he was in Bali, he spent most of his time in Ubud and Canggu.
After researching, I think I found the places I want to travel, but I would like insight as to whether or not its too much to squeeze in 14 days. Something to note: my boyfriend and I do not like to lounge around too much on vacation. For instance, we visited Puerto Escondido, and we were planning to stay 6 days, and we could barely make 3. We really like to explore and we're very active.
Land in Bali at 7:00pm on August 20
Upon arrival, travel to Canggu and stay the night. [I don't need much time here, as I understand its more a party scene).
August 21, travel to Ubud. My boyfriend said we don't need more than 2 days here.
August 23, travel to Sideman. Is 1 day sufficient here?
August 24, take a boat to Gili T. I think this is a great place to stay for a little longer, so I put aside a couple days.
August 27, take a boat to Nusa Penida.
August 28, take a boat to Uluwatu. I have heard this is a lot of peoples favorite place in Bali, so I set aside the rest of the trip. But, I also have only seen there are beautiful beaches. Are there activities to do here?
September 2/3 travel to Bali Airport.
Please don't be afraid to share advice, activities, restaurants, bars, etc. for any of the places listed!
Thank you!

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Collectors Cache 2018 and 2019:
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Set Name	Hero	Price(USD)	Qty
Cinder Sensei	Ember Spirit	60$	1
Automation Antiquity	Brood	5$	2
Prized Acquisitions	Batrider	5$	2
Distinguished Expedetionary	Tusk	10$	1
Fury Of the Bloodforge	Bloodseeker	7.5$	1
Sight of the Kha-Ren	Drow	7.5$	1
Tribal Pathways	Warlock	5$	1
Raiments of the Obsidian Forge	Underlord	20$	1
Shackles of enduring conscript(Axe)	Axe	5$	2
Pitmouse Fraternity(Meepo)	Meepo	10$	1
Dread Ascendance(Doom)	Doom	20$	1
Shimmer of the anointed(Nyx)	Nyx	5$	1
Fires of the volcanic guard(Ember)	Ember	10$	1
Pattern of the silken queen(Brood)	Brood	5$	2
Cruelties of the spiral bore(Magnus)	Magnus	20$	2
Third awakening(DK)	Dragon Knight	20$	2
Primer of the sapper's guile(Techies)	Techies	7.5$	1
Forlorn Descent(Undying)	Undying	10$	1
Stonemarch Soverign(WK)	Wraith King	15$	1
Molokalu Stalker(Veno)	Venomancer	7.5$	1
Trail of the sanguine Spectrum(BS)	Bloodseeker	7.5$	1

Collector's Cache 2020:
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Set Name	Hero	Price(In USD)	Qty
Claszureme Incursion(Void)	Faceless Void	60$	1
Wrath of the fallen(Doom)	Doom	20$	1
Steward of the forbidden chamber(TA)	Templar Assassin	15$	2
Master of the searing path(Ember)	Ember Spirit	20$	2
Beast of the crimson Ring(Bristle)	Bristleback	15$	2
Crown of Calaphas(SD)	Shadow Demon	10$	2
Secrets of the celestial(Skywrath)	Skywrath Mage	10$	1
Horror from the deep(Tide)	Tidehunter	20$	1
Blaze of oblivion(Phoenix)	Phoenix	7.5$	1
Blacksail cannoneer(Sniper)	Sniper	7.5$	1
Talons of endless storm(CK)	Choas Knight	10$	1
Clearcut cavalier(Timber)	Timbersaw	5$	1
Ire of the ancient gaoler(Arc)	Arc Warden	25$	1
Caraousal of the Mystic masquerade(Rubick)	Rubick	7.5$	1
Evolution of the infinite(Enigma)	Enigma	5$	1
The king of thieves(Kotl)	Keeper of the Light	7.5$	1
Forsworn legacy(Mars)	Mars	30$	2
Beholden of the banished ones(warlock)	Warlock	7.5$	3
Ancient Inheritance(Tiny)	Tiny	25$	3
Origin of dark oath(NS)	Night Stalker	20$	2
Silent slayer(Silencer)	Silencer	20$	21
Apocalypse Unbound(AA)	Ancient Apparation	10$	1
Spirit of the sacred grove(Mirana)	Mirana	60$	1
Heartless hunt(Bounty)	Bounty Hunter	10$	1
Herald of the ember eye(Grimstroke)	Grimstroke	10$	21
Mindless slaughter(pudge)	Pudge	10$	32
Lineage of the stormlords(Jugg)	Juggernaut	40$	31
Fury of the righteous storm(Disruptor)	Disruptor	5$	21
Signs of the allfather(Furion)	Furion	10$	21
Glory of the elderflame(Lina)	Lina	25$	3
Fissured Flight(Jakiro)	Jakiro	7.5$	1
Flashpoint Proselyte(Huskar)	Huskar	10$	21

... over the wealthy gnome family led by the Lady Isabella Silveria.
When her firstborn daughter, Sarena, goes missing, rumors of the curse spread. The players are hired to investigate the Whispering Grove, where they uncover the secrets of the abandoned Ravenwood Manor, once the home of the Silveria family.
As they delve into the family's dark history, they discover a generations-old pact with a vile hag that drives Silveria’s economy.
Clues and red herrings guide the players through diary entries, faded paintings, and hidden chambers.
Everybody is suspect. Broke Bertrand,Miss Margaret, Grey Gregor and even Butler Roderick.
Will the heroes side with Lady Isabella and condemn Sarena to a life of servitude, or assist Sarena in breaking the curse that rests upon Ravensilver, risking the loss of not only the family's wealth, but the driving engine of Ravensilver’s thriving economy.
Okay, that's the pitch. If you're interested in running a mystery adventure in one of your upcoming games, maybe the points below will inspire you!
Enjoy and let me know how you expand or enrich the premise to have fun with your table!
The Curse of Ravensilver Manor
The Premise Sarena Silveria, the firstborn daughter and heir of Ravenwood Enterprisesf has gone missing in the Whispering Grove. She is the daughter of Lady Isabella Silveria, the wealthiest gnomish businesswoman in town and the locals have searched but dare not go near the corrupted wood. Sarena is eleven years old. The townsfolk quickly whisper of the curse that haunts Lady Isabella’s family.
Your players are retained to investigate the Whispering Grove and will discover the haunted Ravensilver Manor. They will learn that this curse is tied to a generations-old pact with a vile hag, upon which the gnome’s wealth is based; as long as the family wishes to remain wealthy, they must send their first-born into a lifetime of decrepit servitude before they reach the age of twelve.
Clues and Red Herrings 1. Sarena’s diary. A cryptic snippet describes this detail of the pact: “...every firstborn shall be given over to serve…” and "...the tears of elves can break the spell." It alludes to a hidden room.

1. The family portrait. A faded paining shows a rough looking gnomish family in fine clothes, standing infront Ravensilver Manor under construction. It has a father, a mother, and four children, one of which turns out to be Grey Gregor.
   
2. An old letter from Grey Gregor to Isabella reveals a family feud about money that arose from the pact, leading to conflicting motivations among family members.
   
3. Isabella hides a torn page from a spellbook, which holds an incantation that could potentially break the curse.
   
4. A secret passage reveals a hidden room containing a cauldron connected to the entity, providing a clue to the entity's true nature.
   

Red Herring 1: A ghostly apparition frequently seen in the manor's corridors, creating the impression of a vengeful spirit, turns out to be a bored fey creature that delights in sacring the local children.
Red Herring 2: A suspicious forest hermit called Qualem with a shady past - he deals in shoric (drug) - who may appear guilty but is ultimately unrelated to the curse, but uses the Ravenwood Manor as a place to stash his wares.
Suspects or People of Interest 1. Lady Isabella, the matriarch of the family, who holds valuable information about the pact but hides a dark secret. 2. Broke Bertrand, Lady Isabella's estranged brother, who seeks to break the curse for personal redemption. 3. Miss Margaret, a distant relative with a deep interest in the family's secrets, who wishes to take over the family business from Isabella. 4. Grey Gregor, the outcast uncle of this wealthy family who lives a normal life, not benefitting from the family’s wealth, and has researched ways to break the curse. He dotes on Sarena, and is distraught she is missing. 5. Roderick, the enigmatic family butler with a connection to the original pact, who guards his loyalty and motivations closely. 6. Qualem the forest hermit and shoric dealer. (Red Herring) 7. Awz, the cheeky fairy who delights in pretending to be a ghost to frighten people who explore the Ravenwood.
Description of Ravensilver Manor (Primary Location)
Ravenwood Manor stands as an imposing structure, its once-grand facade now marred by time and neglect. The tall, arched windows reflect the moonlight, casting eerie shadows on the overgrown gardens. The interior holds darkened corridors, creaking floorboards, and faded tapestries depicting the family's storied past. The air is heavy with a sense of melancholy, and ghostly whispers seem to echo through the hallways.
Description of a Secondary Location Nearby Ravensilver
The Whispering Grove, a dense forest surrounding Ravensilver Manor, is a place of ethereal beauty. Ancient trees with gnarled branches intertwine, creating a canopy that filters the sunlight. Soft whispers seem to ride on the wind, carrying the secrets of the manor. Moss-covered stones, hidden clearings, and babbling brooks add to the mystique of the grove. It is rumored that the grove holds ancient artifacts and hidden rituals that might aid in breaking the curse.
The resolution of this mystery The party will discover clues and realise that Isabella’s wealth is tied to the curse. They will also learn that the reason Isabella want Sarena back, is because she is poised to be sent to the hag for service, or else the hag will punish the family and they will lose everything. They will find that Sarena in the Whispering Grove in search of an ancient elven artefact, that she believes could break the curse. There are several potential endings for you to consider once the party has all the clues and has found Sarena, which can be summarized as: they either side with Isabella and condemn Sarena to a life fo service to the hag, or they side with Sarena and help her break the curse, destroying the source of the family’s wealth.
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I met this guy recently on hinge and we talked for about 2 days before going on a hiking date. The date was alright nothing spectacular. During the date he kissed my cheek, held my hand, and picked me a cluster of small flowers (just some contex). I notice that he isn’t too talkative over text as he is in person. I also noticed that when we text he doesn’t really ask questions to get to know me, it feels like I’m the one asking questions and carrying the conversation on my back. He has a kind of boring personality to be honest lol. The day after the date he asked if I wanted to do something after he gets off work, I agreed and asked what he had in mind. He then asks me what I wanted to do so I suggested that we take a walk on the beach or go to the mall. He then suggests to come over to my place (which really isn’t my place it’s my roommates and I told him this earlier when we were texting) and watch some Netflix and get some door dash, which sounds like “Netflix and chill” to me. I then again suggested some fun places we could go to that was in a public setting. He messages me back and says “I just realized I have a virtual doctors appointment at 5 lol” so I ended up leaving him on read. He messages again and says if he can get home around 5ish then we can still do something. I told him it was okay and that we could do another day. He then asks if I’m available the next day, I told him I’m free anytime before 5 because I work nights. He says he works until 3 so it would be a bit of a squeeze, I wasn’t bothered and said “Another time then”. He messaged back and suggested once again to come over and “Netflix and chill”. I blocked him. I have a bad habit of overthinking so I’m hoping I made the right decision.

So my blue heeler, Wilson, is 2 years old. He’s a great dog in every aspect except 2 things. One, being the fact he is insane when it comes to driving in cars and trying to eat the ones passing by & two, the more serious of the two, tries to eat people.
I wouldn’t really call it “attacking” it’s more he’ll bark aggressively and run to someone, then tries to nip their fingers, or their calves.
He is great when he goes to petsmart to get his nails cut, until the end when we get the leash back on then. We don’t let anyone pet him. However it’s frustrating knowing that if someone tried to we always have the worry in the back of our mind that he will & we’ll get a letter in the mail. My cousin from Maine stopped by the house when he came to visit & my dog nipped his finger. One of my friends put his hand up to the glass door in the front of the house & Wilson went crazy. Never seen it before so its becoming very concerning. Every one of my friends say “he’s an a**hole dog”
He is great with familiar people (my parents, her parents, my brother etc) but we want to be able to take him everywhere. We’re going to the beach in October & would love to take him but I’m worried if we let him off leash, or even on leash if someone tries to pet him or something we will end up getting in trouble with something.
My fiancé is looking at training because she thinks it will help, but it’s $2000 & I’ve come for experience from the folks on Reddit. What did you do? How did you correct this issue?
Thanks!

I met this guy recently on hinge and we talked for about 2 days before going on a hiking date. The date was alright nothing spectacular. During the date he kissed my cheek, held my hand, and picked me a cluster of small flowers (just some contex). I notice that he isn’t too talkative over text as he is in person. I also noticed that when we text he doesn’t really ask questions to get to know me, it feels like I’m the one asking questions and carrying the conversation on my back. He has a kind of boring personality to be honest lol. The day after the date he asked if I wanted to do something after he gets off work, I agreed and asked what he had in mind. He then asks me what I wanted to do so I suggested that we take a walk on the beach or go to the mall. He then suggests to come over to my place (which really isn’t my place it’s my roommates and I told him this earlier when we were texting) and watch some Netflix and get some door dash, which sounds like “Netflix and chill” to me. I then again suggested some fun places we could go to that was in a public setting. He messages me back and says “I just realized I have a virtual doctors appointment at 5 lol” so I ended up leaving him on read. He messages again and says if he can get home around 5ish then we can still do something. I told him it was okay and that we could do another day. He then asks if I’m available the next day, I told him I’m free anytime before 5 because I work nights. He says he works until 3 so it would be a bit of a squeeze, I wasn’t bothered and said “Another time then”. He messaged back and suggested once again to come over and “Netflix and chill”. I blocked him. I have a bad habit of overthinking so I’m hoping I made the right decision.

I met this guy recently on hinge and we talked for about 2 days before going on a hiking date. The date was alright nothing spectacular. During the date he kissed my cheek, held my hand, and picked me a cluster of small flowers (just some contex). I notice that he isn’t too talkative over text as he is in person. I also noticed that when we text he doesn’t really ask questions to get to know me, it feels like I’m the one asking questions and carrying the conversation on my back. He has a kind of boring personality to be honest lol. The day after the date he asked if I wanted to do something after he gets off work, I agreed and asked what he had in mind. He then asks me what I wanted to do so I suggested that we take a walk on the beach or go to the mall. He then suggests to come over to my place (which really isn’t my place it’s my roommates and I told him this earlier when we were texting) and watch some Netflix and get some door dash, which sounds like “Netflix and chill” to me. I then again suggested some fun places we could go to that was in a public setting. He messages me back and says “I just realized I have a virtual doctors appointment at 5 lol” so I ended up leaving him on read. He messages again and says if he can get home around 5ish then we can still do something. I told him it was okay and that we could do another day. He then asks if I’m available the next day, I told him I’m free anytime before 5 because I work nights. He says he works until 3 so it would be a bit of a squeeze, I wasn’t bothered and said “Another time then”. He messaged back and suggested once again to come over and “Netflix and chill”. I blocked him. I have a bad habit of overthinking so I’m hoping I made the right decision.

Hi there!
Here is a 30 year old INFP Male from bangalore, looking for a childfree person to date from Bangalore ONLY! Not a fan of long distance at all.
I am the eldest son of dysfunctional family, trying to let go of that identity slowly. But naturally it has taken its toll on me and my narcisstic parents have driven me absolutely mad and numb that I am in IDGAF mode with them :D. Also along with the innumerable environmental and economic reasons, my fucked up family is one of the reasons I’m childfree.
So I am not where I want to be, self confidence and other things considered. But I guess I am heading in the right direction in small steps, recently changed jobs that I long wanted to, got a bike recently and trying to learn it.
The values that excite me are intelligence and empathy. A typical INFP to whom logical and blunt real world things seem cruel and is guided by emotions and intuition.
Also I have realised the hard way, my attachment style is Anxious. Definitely not a green flag lol but I am working on it. Please be aware of yours esp. If you are avoidant. Don’t want to get into the anxious avoidant dance.
And god no, I don't want to climb no GODDMAN CORPORATE LADDER (ehmm cool down mr. Samuel L Jackson hehe). Looking for someone with whom we can create a safe space for each other to breathe, grow and be nurturing to each other <3.
My love language would be touch . Hugs cuddles and forehead kisses to die for. Sexually speaking , even though I am inexperienced but I’m definitely someone who is kinky and high libido and creative just like all things in life should be lol.
Please read my below disclaimers so that you can filter me better.
https://www.reddit.com/useEarly30M4FChildfree/comments/13qonvy/disclaimers_for_cf_post/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=ios_app&utm_name=ioscss&utm_content=2&utm_term=1
I have never been much of an active person or traveled much tbh, but I want to change that slowly going forward. Recently started hitting the gym (which is on and off :( ) to get rid of that pandemic fat. I’m 5’6 in height and weigh 72 kgs and look decent. I’m a non vegetarian and a social drinker, lately on a hiatus on drinking.
A social drinker is fine for me, but smoking is a deal breaker. Even habit of using any other drugs like weed and others also.
My mother tongue is Kannada and It’s been a decade I’m living in Bangalore. But I do have plans of setting abroad preferably Europe in a couple of years. But the chances of all that happening is not that good I feel but you never know!
Also lately I have been rather melancholic, dabbling between some existential crisis and self esteem/self worth issues. I am in the process of working on them. Decided to attend therapy finally this month after years of giving advice to other people and urging them to go to therapy. Pfff typical INFP 😒 Yet to find a decent therapist to keep it regular.
What I am looking for is a woman who is preferably 24-34 years old. Who is childfree, atheist, liberal, independent and empathetic and at least couple of our interests match!
So if things click like which I mentioned above, I have qualms marrying later. We’d be a couple that’d be corporate work rats, travel, watch artsy stuff, ponder why the fuck we are on this earth.
I love doggies, beaches, clouds, mountains, art, some freshly brewed beer, good deep conversations and pretty much about everything under the sun.
Btw I LOVE electronic music! My favourite genres are deep house, progressive house.I used to love going to those gigs often in the pre-pandemic era.
I am also a huge TV and movie buff. My favourite shows are succession, breaking bad, that 70's show, friends, two and half men, bbt, Bojack, Fargo, fleabag, mindhunter, Ozark ( oof that scene of Bateman and Laura linney arguing in front of the therapist was TV gold!)
My favourite movies are pulp fiction, big lebowski ❤️, tarantino movies, all gangsta movies involving de niro and Joe pesci.
Sports: I follow cricket a bit here and there. But yeah right now OBSESSED with Formula1, a hugh checo fan just because of his trajectory and rooting for checo to win the wdc next season. maybe I like some Hamilton and mercedes schadenfreude too lol.
Books: I am not into much into fiction but more into pyschological/self help books. Some of my fav books of the subtle art of not giving a fuck by Mark Manson, six pillars of self esteem by Nathaniel branden, right now reading some books by J Krishnamurti.
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I am Strictly ONLY looking for a date and from Bangalore too, so kindly do NOT message or leave any comments here on this post, if you are not looking for the same and fit my criteria.
I assure I will be super respectful and let you know if it is not working out and expect you to do the same.:)
Ciao then hmu!:)
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Hello Lovely Ladies!
This is my first post here-I think I may have replied a time or so to a random post over the last few months. I've been reading here several times a week, and wanted to talk about some things I've read-along with my own struggles and what I've tried to do to help myself.
I am 57. I went through my first year with no period at 54. At the last month of that, I had the worst period of my life. I'd been bleeding heavily for a decade before, and had fibroids-barely managed to keep my uterus with Prometrium 200 mg. nightly for three weeks out of every month. But this was....a crime scene. I had to use plain cotton baby diapers folded up with a heavy disposable pad on top of that and change every two hours-I went like that for 5 days until it slowed down. I was weak as a kitten and on vacation at the beach expecting to have a great time. It literally sucked.
Some women say it can be like that. I never had another period again.
I stayed on the Prometrium and investigated what type of estrogen replacement I might be able to take with Fibroids. For a year or so, I took no estrogen. I finally got so desperate with no sex drive, sleep, no feeling in my clitoris or nipples, grouchy and unfeeling towards people-and the biggie-I couldn't remember anything and felt I was losing my mind. My cholesterol, blood sugar and A1C went sky high. So, I started the lowest minimal dose of Bi-est cream.
I felt amazing after the side effects of bloating and breast tenderness wore off. My sex drive came back, and although my clitoris and nipple feelings didn't come back well, I could orgasm occasionally. But the best of all was that my brain power returned and I could function again without seeming like an idiot. I even started nursing school and did really well with tests, etc. Sleep still suffered, but it wasn't as bad.
Then this last January, I had a 4 day mild period-like bleed. I used a mini pad a day. I called my GYN and immediately went off the Bi-Est and waited to be seen. In March, I had an Ultrasound and then in April I had a uterine biopsy done. My uterine lining was at 8, and biopsy was negative for cancer. It turns out my lining was at 8 before starting the Bi-Est cream the year before, and I wasn't told (I was pissed about that). So, the Estrogen didn't cause it. I was off the Bi-Est for 4 months before I felt I just couldn't survive all the symptoms anymore. They all came roaring back, and if anything, worse than before. I contacted my doc in tears and asked, please, for something. She called in a compounded cream of the most lowest dose of Bi-Est (1.86 mg, I think) along with Testosterone and DHEA mixed in, and a bit of Progesterone. I'm going to continue to take the Prometrium at night, because it has an affinity for the uterine tissue and is super protective against uterine cancer-the cream version can be debated, but it doesn't seem to work as well for prevention of cancer. At some point, I'm going to have to have my uterus out. I'm starting this cream this week, wish me luck.
I spent alot of time researching what I could do for myself in the meantime. Here's what has worked so far:

1. Prioritize yourself. See your doctor and get the labs and meds you need. I am now on a low-dose Statin (I hate it but....) and Ozempic for the Diabetes. I ate clean and minimal carbs, but something happened when I went into Meno that was very bad-like I hit a point health wise and age wise where the bad stuff was going to start to happen. On Ozempic, my A1C has gone down to 5.3 from 8.9 and body inflammation everyplace has toned down. Do what you need to do for YOU.
2. HYDRATE-something I struggled with. I started drinking 1/2 gallon of non-caffeinated teas with added water to a jug everyday. This totally adjusted my digestive system and I don't feel as fatigued or constipated.
3. SLEEP-I use a mixture of things and I rotate them so I don't get too used to them and they fail to work. One night I may take a Benedryl, the next L-Theanine, the next a Melatonin tab-but always take these with Glycine 1,000 mgs and Magnesium Glycinate, 5 capsules to make sure I get just over that 100% daily requirement. I'm thinking off trying to add in Taurine. Resveratrol 100 mgs. makes me sleepy, too. I still wake up at 2-4a.m. and struggle to get back to sleep, but if I'm in bed by 9 and asleep by 10, then I get at least 4-5 hours. With the Bi-Est, I was getting 7 hours. If I'm really stressed about a nursing proctor test the next day or such, I'll take L-Theanine with Melatonin or the Benedryl. Find what works for you individually.
4. HRT-hoping this new combo is going to work for me. I absolutely can't make it without the estrogen. We will see what will happen with the DHEA and Testosterone with sex drive and feeling in the bits again. The key is getting what I need at the minimal dose and preventing uterine cancer until I can get the insurance to pay to get my uterus out.

I hope this helps someone here. I find that if I just wake up and say to myself "I'm going to prioritize hydrating and sleep today", that it makes everything seem better. I can't let myself down on those two things, ever-because then I struggle and it's a downhill slide.

Hey Spikes,
Let me start by saying that I know this deck likely isn't going to be a Tier 1 deck anytime soon but I'm working on optimizing it to its full potential.
Currently on the MTGA ladder I'm at about 57% WR with a little over a hundred games played, however a lot of those losses are from before I understood really how to use this deck well and was making mistakes I've learned from.
This deck does great against mono white and mono red, decent against the ramp Atraxa decks, great against Dimir and Esper decks, but the worst matchup is definitely UW control which is very popular right now. I'm posting here just for any ideas or insight you may have into sideboard changes to help with these UW matchups.
Deck 1 Island 2 Adarkar Wastes 3 Battlefield Forge 2 Shivan Reef 4 Syncopate 2 Seachrome Coast 2 Devious Cover-Up 4 Deserted Beach 4 Stormcarved Coast 4 Sundown Pass 2 Farewell 1 Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire 1 Otawara, Soaring City 1 Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance 1 Temporary Lockdown 4 Silver Scrutiny 3 Fires of Victory 4 Union of the Third Path 2 Brotherhood's End 2 White Sun's Twilight 3 Experimental Augury 4 Mindsplice Apparatus 2 Mirrex 2 Sunfall Sideboard 2 Disdainful Stroke 2 Negate 1 Galvanic Iteration 1 Surge of Salvation 1 Lithomantic Barrage 1 Alchemist's Gambit 1 March of Otherworldly Light 2 Temporary Lockdown 1 Fires of Victory 1 Brotherhood's End 1 Sunfall 1 Chandra, Hope's Beacon
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I went to Ibiza for my 30th, my skin was amazing before (1 year and 8 months) and now I’ve come back I’m flaring up all over. Did anyone else find this after a beach holiday? It was fine while I was a away seemed to kick in maybe 2/3 days after getting home. The UK is really hot at the moment so I’m trying to avoid the sun as maybe that caused it before? I would of thought the humidity, sun and sea water would of helped. I didn’t eat great out there and did drink a lot and not much sleep so maybe it’s just a delayed response.. just want to know if anyone else has experienced this..

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We take two twin brothers. They are both 25-years-old. They are equal or close to equal in all aspects including size, strength, speed, intelligence, and combat skills. Very evenly matched. Both were mostly average guys.
We take Banes drug "Venom" and give it to one brother.
We take Captain America's drug "Super Soldier Serum" and give it to the other brother.
Round 1: An MMA fight in an octagon in front of a crowd.
Round 2: A bar fight in a seedy bar on the bad side of town.
Round 3: A fight in a phone booth. They are both locked in a phone booth together with no room to escape or maneuver.
Round 4: They are to "Hunt" each other... They are both set free on a 5 mile by 5 mile jungle island with lots of jungle, and beaches along the coast. No starting supplies. They start on opposite sides of the island, and must track and kill the other.