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How Many Red Flags Can You Spot?

I am a F (39) who became pregnant in my last relationship (birth control failure). Roe vs Wade was overturned about a week before I found out, though I really don’t know what I would have chosen.

Irregardless, that relationship has ended, and I am ready to enter the dating scene again. I’m not getting any younger, after all! And admittedly it would be nice to not go through it alone.

I just don’t know if there’s any point in putting myself out there while I’m still pregnant… should I wait until after the baby is born and recovery is finished? Or would you date a woman who was already pregnant when you met? Any advice or feedback is much appreciated!

For info, I just started my last trimester (with a boy) if it’s relevant, and I have 3 older children from a previous marriage F(15), F(13), and F(5). So I would obviously only be dating someone who was ok with children in the first place.

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How to Keep Your Loved Ones Safe From Financial Scams – Wired

Trivia Question of the Day – Ned Hardy

These boxer briefs feel like a bunch of angels gently cupping your balls all day and they have lasted me years with no signs of wear yet – Amazon

What If You Invested at the Peak Right Before the 2008 Crisis? – Wealth of Common Sense

The 34 best beaches in the world – Traveler

The best video games of 2024 so far – Polygon

Why framing your photos and art winds up feeling like a total rip-off – Insider

The convoluted world of best-seller lists, explained – VOX

Why You Should (Almost) Always Make the First Offer – Life Hacker

Reading Between the Lines – The Velveteen Rabbit – Ned Hardy

A brilliant array of precision bits, every size and shape you’ll ever need. 64 bits gives you a lot of options and versatility. You’ll probably never use 80% of them but they’re nice to have just in case – Amazon

How Fear of Regret Influences Our Decisions – MIT

The longest-living people in the world all abide by the ‘Power 9’ rule – GQ

Wendy’s Wants to Start Uber-like Surge Pricing in 2025 – Gizmodo

How to Live a Rich Life (+Rules That Will Help You ACHIEVE It!) – Ramit Sethi

The Richest People in the World in 2024 – Visual Capitalist

The Best Way to Answer “Why Should We Hire You?” – Ladders

How to Do the World’s Greatest Stretch – Live Strong

How to Fall in Love With Boredom and Unlock Your Mental Toughness – James Clear

 

49 Things They Never Told You About Being A Chef

When people are thinking of taking their first steps into kitchens, many around them are quick to give advice. They will warn of the toil involved, the strength of character and the stamina that are needed, the long hours… But however much warning is given, one is always quick to disregard it and shrug one’s shoulders because really, how hard can it be?

In my years working in kitchens I have seen hundreds come and go; eager at the start but quickly disenchanted and just as eager to get out. Only a small percentage of people who walk into the world of gastronomy stay there once faced with this harsh environment.

Below is a list that I compiled of all the realities of day to day life as a chef, based on my own experience as well as on my observations.

What you can expect from making a living in a professional kitchen:

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How Do You Properly Apologize To Someone?

how to apologize

Making mistakes is a part of life, and it’s inevitable that we’ll hurt someone along the way, be it intentionally or unintentionally.

When this happens, a genuine apology can be a powerful tool for mending fences, rebuilding trust, and reconnecting with the person we’ve wronged. However, knowing how to apologize effectively isn’t always intuitive. Here are some key steps to ensure your apology lands well:

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The Happiness You Seek Is Right Here

We’re a culture obsessed with goals, perpetually searching for the next big thing, convinced that “true happiness” awaits us somewhere out there in the hazy future. We chase after promotions, dream relationships, and material possessions, believing fulfillment lies just beyond our grasp. But what if we’ve been looking in the wrong place all along?

The truth is, happiness isn’t a destination, it’s a state of being found right here, in this very moment. You have every tool within yourself to experience joy and fulfillment today — right now. The key lies in cultivating a deeper appreciation for the present.

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Confessions of Former Home-Schooled Kids

1. I’ve always been the awkward friendless outsider. I will always be the awkward friendless outsider. Four years of college, four years of graduate school, and over 15 years in the professional world. And I still can’t seem to carry on a conversation without being awkward.

I don’t have any friends, which makes life pretty hard when I’m going through rough patches. Coworkers quietly go to lunch and hang out after work without inviting me.

In-laws and extended family all have these meaningful relationships and go on vacations together. I’ve spent my entire life watching from the outside and it’s so depressing.

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Linkage

Here’s why you should make a habit of having more fun – NPR

Photos of Famous Artists And Their Studios – Ned Hardy

Awesome insulated carrier for anyone who brings their lunch to work or school. Great, sturdy materials, water repelling outer shell, and lots of extra storage space for utensils, a book, or anything else you may want to enjoy on a break – Amazon

She Played ‘Sil’ in Species. See Natasha Henstridge Now at 48 – Wanderer

Ol’ boy acting reckless at a rave found out real quick – Reddit

US airman dies after setting himself on fire at an israeli embassy – BBC

Consumers are increasingly pushing back against price increases — and winning – AP News

17 Tips to Take Your ChatGPT Prompts to the Next Level – WIRED

The Fisker Ocean Is Easily The Worst Car Marques Brownlee Has Ever Reviewed – Auto Focus

12 Questions to Ask a Woman to Get to Know Her Better – Knowledge For Men

Reading Between The Lines – Famous Quotes From Books, Movies and TV Broken Down and Analyzed – Ned Hardy

Ever cat owner needs this. It holds up to two weeks’ worth of litter. Simply scoop the dirty litter into the Genie’s bag-lined bin, pull a handle to drop the mess into a smell-proof section, and walk away – Amazon

The ‘Dune’ Dictionary – The Ringer

Mapped: The Median Down Payment for a House, by U.S. State – Visual Capitalist

The 32 Most Iconic Poems in the English Language – LitHub

15 People Whose IQs Are Higher Than Albert Einstein’s and What They Do For a Living – Bright Side

Mosh Pit jerk gets served some justice! – Reddit

The Powerful One-Liners Every Parent Needs – Life Hacker

This is what happens when a wind farm comes to a coal town – NPR