Quality inn fort walton beach

2 bedroom / 2 bath condo in Delray Beach, Florida with beautiful pool, fitness room, tennis court and racquetball court.
10 minutes to the beach and a fun downtown with lots of good restaurants and live music. 30 minutes to Fort Lauderdale to the south or West Palm Beach to the north.
We’re flexible about timing so just let us know what dates you have in mind.
Happy to share pics. Please DM me for that.

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BLUF (Bottom Line Up Front): Stats and Interests Below the Cut-Line. Rationale and Compatibility Analysis Directly Below.
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I’ve received feedback that I should change my posts from “FWB” to Actual Girlfriend since I am seeking monogamy and commitment from one lady and I am willing to show the same.
I think that the only reasons we might not be compatible are preferences for looks, our careers (especially me in the Navy), sexual compatibility, and how we spend our free time. As for other reasons- I pride myself in communication, problem solving, patience, chivalry, authenticity, and being altruistic.
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Statistics: 6’2, Soon to be 36 YO, 196 lbs, 34 waist, Pulse 52, BP 118/72, Shoe- 12, xxx-7.25, Credit Score 807. Foster Homes Lived In-28, Schools Attended- 23. 43 countries visited, Deployments (USN)- 5, Kids- 0. Black Hair, Hazel Eyes, Lean-Athletic Muscular build. Sweet smile, great calves, aging grey temples, youthful/positive face. The usually response I get is either “fuck yes” or “fuck no” - I realize I am not everyone’s type. 5k PR: 1557- college. Mile-4:17- high school (RI all-state). Undergrad: USNA. Master’s: GWU, USNWC
Red Flags 2 Marriages, 1 other Engagement. Broken hearts- many. Times broken-hearted- 2. Currently separated. Introverted and Calculated decision maker due to upbringing. Analytical for good and bad reasons. Harry Potter House Ravenclaw Hat-Stall to Slytherin. Left-Handed, 800M SAT Score. Have won over 600k lifetime gambling (A hobby now, used to be a matter of life/death when I was youngehomeless as a teen).
Personality Assessment: Altruistic and Thoughtful people-pleaser. Detail-oriented and sexually charged gentleman. More cooperative and curious than critical. Constantly self-assessing and self-correcting, reflective and strives for improvement. Aims to use own experience to better others in close proximity and to scale. INTJ, love languages physical touch and quality time. Future POTUS, RI GOV, or Government SES, Navy Ship Captain. Vulnerability, Passion, and Compassion are Hallmarks (See Brene Brown/Esther Perel TED Talks).
Interests: Sports fanatic- specifically Boston teams. Board/Card games. Intellectual/Philosophical conversations. Human Behavior, Running, Walking, Pokémon Go, improving my teams around me, including family. Road trips, the beach, kissing, giving massages, finding a partner who wants to deeply connect romantically and physically and discuss and act out our fantasies. Improving our EQ and erotic intelligence together.
Someone will really like this and I hope if you are interested, we could write our success story here. I am an eternal optimist and I realize that you can’t small talk on apps the way I would really like to get to the heart of serious issues. If you are genuinely ambitious yet humble from our beginnings- maybe one of us is the First Spouse to the other, or, the half of a great partnership and earn the title of best parent, or co-chefs in our house together. Coach of the kids’s sports team is cool, too.
I have almost all the pieces I have to make life great and for me it is- just hoping to find that force multiplier where we can enhance our lives and take each other to a place of leadership and bliss that not even we can imagine right now!

Hey fellow Fins fans!!
I have been a Dolphins fan ever since I can remember. I remember the pain of watching the Dolphins lose to the Redskins & 49ers in the Superbowl. Unfortunately(or fortunately) I’m not old enough to remember the 72 Dolphins. I live in Idaho so I have never watched the Dolphins play in person. Anyway, I won a trip through my work. I won 2 round trip plane tickets anywhere in the lower 48, 5 day/4 night stay in any Marriott listed, free rental car, meals, and $500 Visa card. I figured this would be the perfect way to go watch my Dolphins play a home game. The game that I decided on going to (due to work schedule) is the Broncos/Dolphins on September 24th. There are a few hotels that seem close enough to the stadium, but I’m not sure which one would be the best to take. I’m hoping to stay at a hotel that is on/near the beach. I have NEVER been to the coast of been in the ocean, so I want to get the best experience possible. Below are the hotels I can pick from. Could anyone give me recommendations as to the most scenic locations and stadium section recommendations? I’m pretty sure I wanna be on the Dolphins sideline side, but are the 300+ sections so far away I won’t be able to enjoy the game? One more thing, I am copy/pasting ALL the Florida hotels listed. I understand that some are not in or near Miami. I just wanted to make sure I didn’t miss anything on accident.
Hotels:
The Westin Cape Coral Resort at Marina Village Sheraton Sand Key Resort
Courtyard Miami Coral Gables
Delta Hotels Daytona Beach Oceanfront
Fort Lauderdale Marriott Pompano Beach Resort & Spa
SpringHill Suites Fort Lauderdale Miramar Renaissance Fort Lauderdale
West Residence Inn Fort Myers Sanibel Sheraton Jacksonville Hotel Miami Marriott Dadeland
Courtyard Miami Coconut Grove Courtyard Miami Beach South Beach Residence Inn Naples
Renaissance Orlando at Sea World Orlando World Center Marriott West Palm Beach Marriott

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So I realize I've narrowed down my criteria to the point where this item may not exist. Basically I'm looking for a natural/cream/light beige/light grey chaise sectional that gives off a coastal vibe. Something you might expect to see in a beach house in the 90s or 2000's. I feel like I've looked at every available item on all the big online furniture retailers, good and bad, and nothing quite fits the bill.
Necessary components:

• Fabric, something coarse
• Right-arm-facing or reversible
• Visible medium-light colored wood components, legs/base especially
• Between 84 and 102 inches long (roughly)
• Chaise at least 62 inches deep total
• Something that does not have a down/feather fill

I'm looking to spend under $2000, ideally under $1500. I realize I likely won't be getting quality or durability at this price, and I'm absolutely alright with that.

I am not a native english speaker, apologies in advance!
I am sorry i believe this communtiy is great!! always brings a smile on my face. This is an impulsive post haha i will probably delete it later. i typed this in one go, a bit impulsive and i am sorry if I come off wrong.
It is a really long text so I am already grateful for just posting it here. It is almost impossible to go through this illeterate english bible chapter haha so i understand.
Thanks again this forum is great! You guys are my inspiration; being proud of who you are, and seeing ADHD as something to embrace.
Well, The relationship lasted six years from ages 19 24. Despite his flaws, my partner was kind, patient, and loving when he didn't have anger issues.It was my first relationship, and I had never been in love or had sex before.
I always knew deep down that his actions were not okay, but he would confuse me with moments of kindness.
Now, in a moment of clarity, I realize how easily he made me feel like I was wrong and how it affected my self-esteem.I feel weak, embarrassed, and insecure after years of being with him. At the same time, I am really grateful for all the happy moments, and there is a part of me that feels like i am wrong for saying these things, as it is not "truly" him. I feel so weak, i tried therapy, but even my cogntive behavioral therapist literal words were "you have no identity" during hard topics you switch the subject, ask for validation. I spoke later with a counselor from school, who told me it is unproffesional and therapy can take a long time, so I should not be disencouraged.
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However, I blocked out many negative moments because of the positive ones and realizing now so much more, such as these examples:
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• He sometimes displayed anger issues, including pushing me against a wall, mimicking me when I cried, breaking objects, and verbally abusing me.
• He often blamed me for his anger that "I made him do that" or "if you werent like this/or forgot that than I woudlnt have.." .for even small things like leaving cabinets open or misplacing items, calling me "a child" "dumb" "dramatic" , or to expressing my feelings, as he called it "complantingand i was pretending to be sad/ ADHD is a choice. I am aware it is not an excuse! It is an explenetation. i am just hurt that he would call me lazy, dumb, unwilling, careless, a child, stupid that i decide to feel like i do. he waited for me after i got diagnosed that day.. he held my hand, we sat at the table watching my results with my mom, holding my hand.
• There were instances where he embarrassed me in front of others, from screaming in public or when I was having a night with my girlfriedns at home, when he visited his family abroad, we had bottle of wine food, just moved into a new neighbourhood and our numbers got added to the neighborhood WhatsApp group: he called my up angry, claimed after leaving the house for one week, i am already busy with boys... i did not understand; he knew some people in the group, we had dinner with one neighbour before, I cried and felt embarrased in front of my friends, especially since i had not seen them for months and we had such a great time; these things happened more often when I would go out.
• or while shopping with my mom (he said he wanted to come) there was an irritation and he walked away in front of us
• He sometimes made hurtful comments and engaged in aggressive behavior, including suggesting I deserve to be fucked by other men, telling me I would regret everything, and speeding up the car during arguments. that he regrets ever talking to me, i am not worth it, i am never there for him, he will never talk to me again. At the same time he told me to believe in myself, supported me with my studies (while also telling me to drop out). He is verbally really strong and I am just confused. I was just happy when things were good, cause I loved him and wanted to hold on to that; without the anger i could have not wished for more.
• He broke up with me many times, told me afterwards he just said it out of anger did not mean anythinh.
• Last argument when my mom and sister went on a holiday (i have a thesis to write right now) he told me: no one wants you, even your family doesnt want you on a holiday with you. We facetimed a lot during that trip, they even bought gifts for my boyfriend and I. I just think right now it is so cruel that he said that.... cause it made me feel acutally at one point that it is true. actually somehow i still do that their life would be better without me in it.
• He would often leave me alone during arguments, even when we were abroad visiting his home country, leaving me feeling scared and isolated.
• screaming at me in public
• left me many time abroad alone; throwing a bike at me and telling me to get the fuck out, i was alone, no idea where to go, used google maps to find the nearest beach and bawled my eyes out at the shore. one time he even left me when my battery was low, so i had to wait for him to come back and i felt so weak.
• The last incident involved him leaving me alone in a restaurant while intoxicated, causing a scene, , i had to sit down and expressed that i wasnt feeling good, he screamed at me to stand the fuck up, and left me for a while. two women asked to help me and stayed next to me. He walked towards me and said in his native language to them that i am just crazy. I followed him home, he was marching in front of me saying it was over; i told him after all those years, how can we treat each other like that? He pushed me away and told me to go, and at home pack my bags. In panic, crying , searching a flight i stood at the door; he cried and asked to come back.
• There were still TWO DAYS to go; i stayed, even went to a museum with him, bought a book as a gift. my heart was broken; he said that he wanted to respect me as when he felt that we hugged i needed time, I was just relieved somehow that it was over; it wasnt. When i didnt want to have sex that night..we argued again and the broke a chair
• The next morning he walked out of the door and did not say a word when i tried to talk( in the meantime when he left, i walked to the kitchen and talked to his roommate, a girl that offered me her number in case i need help, hit up if she is in my home coutnry, just i thought). i saw it as a nice gesture, girl talk.
• when he came home with the flowers in his hand, and he knew that i talked to his roommate, he gave me the flowers angry; he asked me to not engage with "these people" but i told him it is nothing. Later i was unappreciated cause i was confused about the flowers and his anger. He told me 'i wanted to give you flowers and have sex' you disrespect me, you do not have to be kind to her, but to me'. i was utterly confused and sad. he screamed, (threw something again everybody heard and i felt embarrased). when i walked into the kitchen again i did not even dare to look at her when he was making sandwiches.
• That day i had to fly home, i brought the flowers, even held his hand in the buss, he made me a sandwhich for on the way which i thought was nice. I was still incredibly sad about everything that happened; but i felt bad for him somehow. I even send him a pic of the flower in the plane, i bought his favorite comic book at the airport so he could read it when he visits me next time. Now i feel so stupid, i dont know how to feel about it.

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• One time he stepped out of the car in front of a traffic light, i had no drivers license, i pulled him back,
• I am really embarrased for thine one ... that same day of the traffic light, he caught me at my collar and grabbed me shaking, i was so scared i statched his neck and pushed him off me. he walked out of the car, the alarm went off, no idea how to close it, had no keys, i looking for him around at night crying. I hated myself seeing the scratches in his neck, i still feel so bad for this day. I remember every time i saw it i cried, walked out of the room, i felt so sad for him, when he smiled at me the next moring at the breakfast table, he was calm, holding my hand. we did not talk about it, never
• Now i realize: why did he touch me? Why dont i stand stiill with why I felt unsafe? I know it is no exccuse what i did. but i feel weak for never bringing it up once again. I suffer from heavy eczema since a child, scratching myself at night. These motngs are worse and i somehow think i deserve it cause of what i did to him

He had many good qualities and gestures, such as driving long distances to see me, planning romantic outings, being great with children and animals, and cooking for me every single day cause he liked to do so, plannign surprise birthdays for my mom, driving my mom to the hospital, he could be very positive overall and joyful; people, everyone around me loved him and would say; it is easy to love him
Now lisrening back to the voice messages i send (yes he gave me the world he did a lot what i am not mentioning here) but i notice once i brought up the fact that the arguments were not okay, he told me he doesnt deserve that, i should find somebody else, that i cannot reapeat this a thousand times it is not true. I supported him throughout the years, i told him that he doesnt deserve to feel this way in his anger and I am sorry for him and with help we can overcome this. He ironically joked"youre gonna pay for my sessions"?. He spends 400 euros in the month on weed (i am cool with smoking, i do it too sometimes, but than i am a bit sad that he does not want to (as he has the money) and never saw the point.
At the same time, he told me during the break up that i can call him, i should date other people (after one week), and he was serious since he wanted to build a future with me, house, baby and all. He even gave me a diamond ring, which could be symboliic seen he said as a step he said.
I dont think he has any idea......
I am angry at myself for tolerating this behavior and not recognizing the signs earlier.
I always felt guilty for small mistakes and felt like something was wrong with me.
The relationship had a negative impact on my mental health at the same time i never felt so happy in those good moments, so loved, , and I now question if he played a role in my increased sadness and depression.He made me feel like I was on top of the world while kicking me down, and I feel like a failure.
I have a study delay and an unfinished thesis. he graudated before me and found a job in the meantime, drove every weekend two hours to see me. he wanted to move abroad with me.
i was not feeling so great in my skin, and i expressed that i wanted to be more strong, independent, before moving together abroad; i always ignored that deep down I was afraid of not having enough backbone in arguments, and i was afraid abroad in case if i would be alone, plus somehow i still feel like i am not good enough. I am still not graduated (thesis in two weeks to deliver help and i am typing this impulsive text).
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Despite his claims of putting more effort into the relationship I realize that I never felt safe enough and always wanted to proof myself. Hoenstly I still want to, for my fam, for him, myself. I just want to be worth.
I apologized repeatedly in voice messages, reminiscing about the good times and questioning what I could have done differently.
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I tried to talk about with my mom before about this topic, we never talked about feelings growing up, she had her past too. But I see from her face that I upset her, I ask her for advice, she was watching a show she asked me to put if off cause and she was going upstairs. I apolgized a lot and said i was sorry again, that she could keep watching i ran upstairs and now I am here. it feels wrong to talk. And in an impulsive moment that I do open up, i always regret it.
Before bed she came to my room and wished me goodnight. both laying in bed in another room, i tild her i was sorry that i talked about it and i should have not done that, she had a nice glass of wine, watched a show, i was not considerate to talk about these things. she replied that she is the one that needs to apoligezed cause i havent talked about it with anyone and she is a bad mom. of course i said it is not the case, she is an amazing mom and i love her more than anything. Now i feel even worse, knowing that she feels bad. it reminds me again that talking does no good somehow, although i want to, doesnt mean other people want to talk about it or listen, it can make them upset. so here I am haha . i regret it deeply.
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I don't know what to feel. I cannot name one single positive thing about myself. I feel like a failure really. When i look in the mirror i dont like what i see. throughout life i always stumbled, with no explaination why. i have alwats felt like i was not good enough, and probably because i think so, nobody will ever feel that.
I remember growing I up, i could not remember something someone said to me "i was a liar" or "i am not willing to listen" , I forgot my keys "You are stupid" , my dad throwing my clothes on the street in front of the whole neighbourhead because my room was a mess again, or got hit. these years, going though a divorce of my partents, living in an isolated trailer park for a bit with my mom and no drivers license made it hard to go out as there was nothing nearby, (my mom is amazing and worked her ass of to have a home now, i am super proud of her)i had no drivers license, heightened my loan and rented an appartment with my boyfriend together during covid (great times but lots of downs too), now i am failing myself, relationship, school, no job experience besides an internship. i am literally a failure
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(this story is going to sound like bullshit maybe but i want to express confusion)
My sister and I also had a difficult time. The last argument i had with her is once she moved back after her studies failed (she is starting again she is really strong and resilient!) I visited new schools with her to check them out. while she stayed here, we argued about literally a pair of pants; i could borrow pants one day, the next morning i wore them too to go to visit the shop (she is really invested in clothes/ huge warderobe) and she got so angry, i apologized but she claimed i had no respect for her that she told me, things got heated, i cried and i walked to my room to sit on my bad, she stood in the doorway and told me "i should take more ADHD pill cause I am obviously crazy and she would rather live with my (ex-abusive) dad than with me". I yalled how can you say such thing, you dont mean it. she literally packed her suitcase and got out. My mom told me it was my fault because i wore this pants that morning.. my mom of course being sad, i tried to talk about it , i felt so alone.
I know it is wrong of me, the pants are her boundaries, she told me i could wear them the day before, without thinking i stood up the next morning, picked them up from my chair, and moved without thinking. i tried to bring up why it made me feel so sad and i believe the actions/words are maybe a bit drastic what she said: "please are you gonna use this against me for how long". I still feel upset about it till this day. After she moved, she would still come home to watch tv during the day and acted like nothing happened. of course we never talked, i stayed in my room, went to the library or took a walk.
My sister broke up with her boyfriend right now and therefore we of course immediately forgot about any past tensions. I also wanted to make it alright for my mom, always. i smile, but it never felt the same, i am still upset. Luckily now things are a bit better. i love her a lot, i just hope she is happy.
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Espeically now with the study delay of two years, i feel like i am not going anywhere.
i was trying to be hopeful looking for jobs with no experience needed, to give myself some hope. i know it is stupid, i have to weeks to deliver my thesis and with everything going on i cannot seem to focus, i will try my best, My fam told me that "which job are you gonna do actually , is there something that you can do ". I laughed it away as a joke, i thought it was funny, but actually hurted me deeply because it wasnt a joke. They expressed it before.
Why does it always feel like i have to take ten extra steps to each a destination?
I recently reached out to my school counselor again: we used to talk more at school but i dissapeared for a year. i reached out, we talked for more than one hour on teams, crying my eyes and it was okay, she is amazing. she could remember what i said the first year of school walking through her doors. She told me that she never forgot about me especially since she opened up her personal life (we went through similar things in life) and she saw herself in me. Now she emails me with positive messages, always expressing that if i need to talk, even after i finish school she is there! I am really grateful for her in my life actually. I want to stay in touch i have to try my best. Even though it are small moments, they mean everything to me,This has really been a light point recently, it hit me when she told me that i need to stop thinking as she used to say to herself, that I don't matter, that there is no space for you, that i can say how i feel, i can say no, that i am worth to exist.
Anyways i dont want to self pitty myself, i am grateful to have a roof on top of my head, a family that loves me, food on the table, i am healthy, there are so many blessings.
I am sorry if i come off like i am not grateful. i am sorry if i come off unconsiderable.
I just dont know what to do, what to feel, what to think.
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It feels like i am standing still for so long... It is my fault cause i allowed all these things.
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I havent seen my friends for more than a year. One week ago a friend came for dinner , this already makes me happy that it is a step in the right direction !
I really dont like who i am. why cant i be more strong?
honestly it feels that i am doing something wrong, speaking so badly about him. I feel guilty and embarassed of myself. He was really kind and loving. I wonder if I would have been more strong, maybe he wouldnt disrespect me like that. Maybe I allowed him too, and I did. So it is my fault.
Still doesnt make it alright.
I hope one day to love myself. Especially before a raise a daughter of my own, Maybe if I ever did, this wouldnt have happened. I am so sad

Traditionally, for the last several hundred years, the border between England and Scotland was a permeable place. Border Reivers, as they were known, infested these lands and raided their neighbors with impunity. Usually this resulted in property theft, the stealing of cattle from the open moors, and even kidnappings for ransom. To many raiders, it didn't matter if their victim was even from the same country as there were - what mattered was the booty, and the lack of any royal authority's attempts to regulate the issue.
That was (hopefully) about to change from the English perspective. Taking a page from the England of old under Alfred the Great and other Saxon rulers, the Duke of Buckingham had devised a revival of the old Burh system, turning the areas nearest Scotland into an area capable of policing the attempts at raids, hopefully effectively responding to these small groups, but also with the added secondary benefits of slowing any larger force coming south while also acting as a way to exercise royal control over this area better than in the past.
To that end, the following provinces would have their central towns/castles fortified and organized in an attempt to always be on guard by having these levies trained and ready for actions close to the border at all times. These town and castle locations were also chosen because forces could effectively respond from these castles to threats within about 20 miles, with many of these castles overlapping in their range (for example, the distance from Maryport to Newcastle is approximately over 80 miles, meaning each of the 10 provinces have good overlap with at least one other).
Berwick-upon-Tweed - Planned to refurbish the walls as necessary and create ramparts, as well as some infrastructure added to be the eastern border defense administration center. If possible, it would also be ideal to add a watchtower overlooking the sea near the Berwick Beach cliffs. Amble - Add basic fortifications/defenses to the town. Barrowburn - Fortify the hamlet with some basic defenses. Carlisle - Refurbish the walls, create ramparts and infrastructure for a western border defense administration. Maryport - Fortify castle hill and add a watchtower where the old roman watchtower stood overlooking both the fort and the sea. Egremont - Rebuild and modernize the old Norman castle to fortify the area. Kendal - Refurbish Kendal Castle. Penrith - Refurbish Penrith Castle. Consett - Plans to build fortifications in the Pennines near the town. Newcastle - Planned to refurbish the stone wall surrounding the city and make it an area of administration for border defense as the southern command, and to create ramparts. The Tynemouth would also be fortified with a castle/watchtowers to protect the sea/Tyne from enemy naval invasions.
Existing structures and local materials were to be used before importing materials, but the Lord Steward is open to all options for this venture. The plan would also include the creation of a courier and watch system between these provinces to help warn/defend against Scottish reivers or invasion. These roads should be inspected for maintenance needs to ensure the ease of travel for local forces and couriers.
META:
The 10 provinces above are to be foritfied, and the goal is to slow any potential Scottish invasion until the main defense force from England arrives, or to empower local garrisons to ward off any border raids with minimal southern assistance. The administrative centers would act as extensions of royal authority, and regularly remain in communication with the provinces in the border area to ensure safety in these regions through the use of a robust courier system and well-maintained roads.
Costs estimates are requested so construction can begin.

My best friend and I are close. We're only 10 months apart and we had our first kids 9 months apart. We met in 6th grade and shared many classes together. We've always been more like sisters. She moved across the country 2 years after our senior year and even though we've remained close, we don't get to see each other in person often.
This year, we planned a 2 week vacation to spend some time together. She was going to fly to me with her daughter since I live in a beach town and she says there's nothing to do where she lives. We've been planning this since Thanksgiving last year. She flew hime then, too, but could only stay a couple days. I only got to see her and her daughter for an hour since she and her sister were spending time as a family. It's the first Thanksgiving they'd had since their mom passed several years ago so I understood and respected that. She apologized for not being able to hang out she was the one to begin planning this vacation.
She just texted me two days ago saying she was going on a road trip with her sister, daughter, and nephew. She will be in town for one day and then they leave. They won't be back until the day she's meant to fly home. My vacation starts on Monday and her flight takes off tomorrow morning so the one day she's in town, I'll be at work.
I tried not to get mad, but I couldn't hide how hurt and disappointed I was from her, even in text messages. She knows me too well. She said "if it bothers you that much, I'll just cancel it". I told her not to do it just for my benefit. If she did, any time we spent together would feel awkward and tense.
I told her I understood wanting to spend time with her sister, but I wished she would have told me sooner or at least not planned to leave so soon. It's too late for me to cancel my vacation and I can't take another until next June. Granted I can use the time to spend some much needed quality time with my kids but I feel like my vacation was wasted. If I had known this would happen, I would have just requested a couple days instead of two whole weeks.
She texted me this morning again about it and said she would have planned the road trip a different time if she knew how upset I would get. How does she expect me to not be upset? We started planning this 8 months ago and I saved my vacation days to use them all at once while she was supposed to be here. She knows how my vacation time works, so it's not like she just didn't know. And to tell me 3 days before she's supposed to fly? I just don't get it. It makes me feel like I'm being silly for feeling this way, but I don't think I am. It also makes me not want to plan a vacation with her again and I hate that because she's my favorite person to be around. We always have fun together and it was going to be a much needed break from our lives for both of us.
I asked what the road trip was for just to rule out anything serious, like her sister being terminally ill and this being their last chance sort of thing, but she said their just going sight seeing a few places and taking the kids to Disney. Her sister recently got a huge raise and promotion so their celebrating.
I'm so confused on where I'm supposed to go from here. I'll get over it eventually, but I feel like if I just let it go, she'll think this was OK and it absolutely was not. But I don't want to lose someone I love over this. And I would be losing her and her daughter who is my God daughter.
On a side note, my husband arranged for our kids to be taken care of my whole vacation and is trying to get a couple days extra off from work to take me on a mini staycation a couple towns over to try and cheer me up. (Sisters response to that was "see, your vacation isn't wasted" 🙄)

I am not looking for love here and neither should you.
I am looking for a battle of wits. I want some verbal sparring. With that being said—I’m not looking to be mean to each other. I just want to avoid the “hey. What’s up? How are you?” Conversation types.
I want to be my true authentic sassy self and you just “get” it. And maybe even appreciate it?
There’s a certain push-and-pull/give-and-take in a back and forth with someone that not everyone can effortlessly weave in and out of. I want to be able to hop from topic to topic as they come to mind and we naturally get to know each other better.
I’m interested in finding a guy to talk to that’s slightly irritating but for some reason I want to keep talking to him. A lot.
Life is chaotic and beautiful. Who knows where we’ll be in the next few months? (Who cares?)
You:you’re not married—you’re very single. You’re 28ish to 40ish. Did I mention you have to be unattached? Only reply if you’re actually looking for a real on-going conversation.
If we vibe well I’m totally down for voice calls too. So if you’ve got a deep voice that’s a +
Sunglasses. Lipstick. Mascara. Gardening. The Beach. Hockey. Jigsaw puzzles. Reality TV— just a few of my favorite things.
I haven’t found the type of conversation I’m seeking in a long ass time and I’ve decided I won’t give up looking for it. I’ll just look for it more sporadically now.
I’m aiming for quality over quantity. If something in my post actually resonates with you— let me know. If you include your age, location and relationship status I’ll know you read this. Let’s make each other laugh.

I am not looking for love here and neither should you.
I am looking for a battle of wits. I want some verbal sparring. With that being said—I’m not looking to be mean to each other. I just want to avoid the “hey. What’s up? How are you?” Conversation types.
I want to be my true authentic sassy self and you just “get” it. And maybe even appreciate it?
There’s a certain push-and-pull/give-and-take in a back and forth with someone that not everyone can effortlessly weave in and out of. I want to be able to hop from topic to topic as they come to mind and we naturally get to know each other better.
I’m interested in finding a guy to talk to that’s slightly irritating but for some reason I want to keep talking to him. A lot.
Life is chaotic and beautiful. Who knows where we’ll be in the next few months? (Who cares?)
You:you’re not married—you’re very single. You’re 28ish to 40ish. Did I mention you have to be unattached? Only reply if you’re actually looking for a real on-going conversation.
If we vibe well I’m totally down for voice calls too. So if you’ve got a deep voice that’s a +
Sunglasses. Lipstick. Mascara. Gardening. The Beach. Hockey. Jigsaw puzzles. Reality TV— just a few of my favorite things.
I haven’t found the type of conversation I’m seeking in a long ass time and I’ve decided I won’t give up looking for it. I’ll just look for it more sporadically now.
I’m aiming for quality over quantity. If something in my post actually resonates with you— let me know. If you include your age, location and relationship status I’ll know you read this. Let’s make each other laugh.

• Birmingham: I'm honestly surprised at how bad traffic can get in Birmingham, especially considering I've been in bigger cities that managed it better. I pray no major natural disaster happens in Birmingham because the location is not ideal. The city is essentially in a bowl. Zoo was neat though. Are there any particular Pan African celebrations that occur in that area because when I went, there was African decorations everywhere like a block away from the zoo? Milo's makes the best tea!!

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• Daytona Beach: We rented a condo for a family reunion there when I was 12. I didn't see the "trashy" things that Daytona Beach is ragged on for now. I just remember seeing dolphins from the balcony early in the morning and kayaking in the Atlantic with my aunt. Good times.

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• Destin/Ft. Walton Beach: The best sand of any beach in the US (and I've been to Oahu).

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• Orlando: I went to Disney World and Sea World when I was in kindergarten in the 90s. I remember it of course being a magical time for a child but I want to go down there again one day to see the city through adult eyes.

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• Panama City: Didn't go to PCB but I'm glad I got to see the area right before Hurricane Michael tore through.

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• Tampa: Similar deal to Orlando but I was a little bit older and very much remember Busch Gardens and a pirate ship ride on the Gulf. Also, saw Lilo & Stitch in a theater there when it came out.

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• Albany (GA): I didn't particularly stop anywhere in Albany but driving through on the way to Florida, sometimes you can just tell something is in the air. Albany was the most depressing place I've been in so far. Just gave off that vibe.

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• Athens (GA): Suburbs are almost stereotypically perfect. The city has the narrowest residential streets I have ever driven on. There were some neighborhoods where I couldn't tell if I was in the ghetto or just a neighborhood of broke college kids. The asian nachos at Taqueria Tsunami are a meal in and of themselves. Love stopping in Athens for food on my way to and back from the mountains. Be careful though. Atlanta is full and once Savannah and its suburbs are full, ya'll are next.

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• Atlanta: First of all, love the skyline. I'm a sucker for bright lights and skyscrapers. Friend of mine used to think that Atlanta was just tall buildings and a place people drove through rather than a place people actually lived, lol. I wonder how many wrecks were caused by something shiny. But yeah, the traffic is the 2nd worst I've ever experienced (only DC was worse and I've been to Boston). Plenty of good memories up here. Falcons games; I consider myself fortunate to have seen Tony Gonzalez play live. Also bad memories like getting blown out in a state title game. Regardless, I miss the Georgia Dome. I know this may not be popular to say on here but I enjoyed Stone Mountain for what it was: a day trip and a pretty view at the top. The park goes all out for Christmas. Would bring my own food next time though. Food recommendations: Fogo de Chao (Buckhead and Dunwoody); Fox Bros BBQ. The airport is the best in the United States. I'm impressed at how an airport that big and busy could run so smoothly compared to other airports. Funny airport stories (all of this happened on my way to San Antonio):
  • On the shuttle up there, we are 15 minutes away and the older guy sitting on the seat across from me says this to the driver; one grown man to another: "Mr. Driver, can we pull over and go to the bathroom?"
  • Driver: "No, we're almost there." Then this guy and the other old dude sitting next to him start talking about how holding it in can lead to increased risk of bladder cancer.
  • Almost witnessed a dog fight between two pitbulls and a boxer as the pits were coming off the plane.
  • Overheard two employees talking about Louis Farrakhan was visiting in a couple weeks and my mind just started forming the Christmas carol "Farrakhan is Coming to Town."

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• Columbus (GA): Big for a Georgia city but just a whole of nothing with the exception of the army base and the Riverwalk area. Ziplining into Alabama over the river was a pleasure. Downtown reminds of Macon's downtown. Unfortunately, I know several smaller places that feel more alive.

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• Macon: Underrated downtown. Everything south of that is just scary. Hasn't moved on from the 70s.

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• Savannah: Love it everytime I go. Take a ride on the Georgia Queen. Best pecan pie I've ever had was on the riverboat ride. Was surprised to see Dolphins in the river. I'm a sucker for cobblestone streets so of course I enjoyed River Street. Passed by an accapela group singing Royals. The Low Country has the best shrimp n grits.

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• Honolulu: Would move there in a heartbeat if it wasn't so expensive and so far away from the mainland US. I did not want to leave. Freshest food I've ever had. Best ice cream I've ever had was at the Dole Pineapple Factory. Did the Pearl Harbor Tour but didn't get to go on the USS Arizona because I believe they were doing some preservation treatment on it. Bluest water I've ever seen was at Hanauma Bay. Waikiki had the best sunsets I've ever seen. I remember quietly crying at the beauty all around me. Incredibly grateful I got to go before COVID. Funny enough, I saw my first organized political protest there. They were protesting the building of new condos for the sake of the employment of hotel workers.

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• Boston: Boston traffic was different from what I was expecting. It wasn't that traffic was backed up, it was that it was moving. Gotta be aggressive to merge in and be aggressive with the flow. I have also never seen so many toll roads in my life. There was one literally right outside Logan right before you exit the tunnel. Almost a literal troll under the bridge. At our hotel, the Fire Lane was spelled "Frie Lane." IBut I was up there for a work trip and had to go to a suburb instead. I want to go back to Boston one day and give it a fair chance cause I didn't get to really experience it.

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• Minneapolis: Perfect weather in the summer. The Minnesota accent is real. Very kind and polite people. Grateful I got to visit before the George Floyd incident.

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• Kansas City: Great BBQ. I didn't get to stay long but it felt like a really big country town.
• Springfield (MO): Worth it for the Bass Pro Shop. Went there when it was the biggest one.

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• St. Louis: Definitely has its issues. Most homeless people I've seen so far (haven't been to the West Coast yet). Saw one walking around with his butt hanging and I thought I saw two of them die from overdose two days in a row. St. Louis seemingly handles it homeless population better than other big cities though. You've got your stragglers but I saw most of them were confined to one park across the street from Union Station. Also has the most abandoned and boarded up buildings I've ever seen in a city that big, especially in downtown. The air smelled of cigarettes and weed. All that being said, underrated city. One of my favorite downtowns I've visited in terms of things to do. Had a lot more fun here than in KC. This city has the potential to be great again in the right hands and I pray it happens to ya'll. But seriously, you've gotta get better lights. Darkest interstate I've ever driven on at night, going from downtown to the airport.

I’ve been seeing a lot of discourse about how aritzia is dropping in quality but rising in price, and I definitely have been noticing the same thing. I’m wondering if anyone has tried oak and fort and if they’re comparable at all? they’re a little cheaper so I’m wondering how the quality is.

https://prestigeandvilla.com/property/estepona-malaga-22/
Turnkey project of a luxurious brand-new villa conveniently located in the peaceful and safe environment in the exclusive El Campanario residential area between Estepona and Marbella, just a short drive from Puerto Banús, Marbella, Benahavis and Estepona. Completion of the villa is expected between June and September 2023.
Top quality and comfort The villa is designed by a renowned local architect and is built to the highest quality standards with maximum guarantees. The modern open plan, created with an eye for detail and the careful use of materials, natural colors and an abundance of light offers the perfect combination of luxury and comfort. Distributed over three floors including the basement, the villa is boasting a unique contemporary design. When entering the gate, a private driveway leads you up to the front door. Upon entering an elegant entrance hall leads you to an airy and bright main living area comprising of an open-plan fully equipped designer kitchen integrated into a spacious living-dining room. Additionally, there is a guest toilet on this floor. The living area leads directly to the generously-sized covered terrace for al-fresco dining by the pool placed on a beautifully landscaped garden. The upper level hosts three double bedrooms. The large master suite features a walk-in dressing room, a fully fitted en-suite bathroom and a private terrace enjoying stunning open views. The other 2 bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms and fitted wardrobes each, and access to their own private terraces with views as well. The basement level comprises of a fourth bedroom, a toilet, a store room, a laundry and a technical room. The roof terrace includes a jacuzzi and offers additional outdoor space for entertaining or sunbathing, where one can benefit from the Spanish outdoor lifestyle all year-round enjoying amazing sea views. The best thing about this property is the high ceilings and full-size windows, allowing a lot of natural light to come inside. The villa features underfloor heating on the ground and first floor, air conditioning and a garage for two cars.
Area The property is set in an exclusive and quiet location in El Campanario on the New Golden Mile of Estepona. The local area hosts many bars, restaurants and leisure activities. The Campanario Golf & Country Club is within walking distance offering amazing facilities for the whole family such as a sauna, swimming pool, tennis and paddle courts, bar and restaurant. The property is minutes away from the best golfing on the Costa del Sol, as well as from the sandy beaches and beach clubs. Puerto Banús, Marbella, Benahavis and Estepona are close by offering a surprising variety of restaurants, bars, shops and a wide range of services to suit most tastes. The services can be reached quickly due to the excellent infrastructure. Furthermore, there is easy access to the highway and it takes just a 30-minute drive from the International Airport of Malaga.

Basically my bf is turning 40 and I want to keep the birthday lowkey but very nice.
I want to rent out a fancy beach front airbnb because he loves the beach and relaxing (I’m the opposite pretty much) and absolutely is in love with fancy properties like the one I picked out - and hire a private chef for his bday dinner.
The issue is… the Airbnb is… really really really expensive (for me). I question if it’s even worth it / if there are better ways to spend the money? Like what if my bf would rather do XYZ for the same amount of money it is to rent an Airbnb? For 2 nights it’s 4.5k. And it’s just going to be the 2 of us. Like I said: very lowkey.
I’m curious if he would prefer something else for the same amount of money.
So that leads me to ask: what do you think? Do you think it’s worth it? I just worry it’s going to be boring and expensive.
I’m half deciding on not telling him details about the Airbnb details (pics and price) but telling him the general plan + location to make sure he’s happy with it but not specifics and just showing up and letting him see for himself.
Unfortunately this means my budget for a physical gift is way way way down. I thought of a gift idea would be: bringing my nice camera and taking photos of us / candids of the trip and editing the images and getting it printed into a professional photo album book.
But I’ve also given something very similar as a gift before except it was more like random iPhone photos in a cheaper quality photo book. So I don’t know if my photo album gift idea for his 40th bday is going to be disappointing or not - it would also be weeks after his bday.
I’m not sure what to give as a real GIFT gift though because my budget is limited if I do the trip.
I’m also debating on if I should just not go anywhere and use that money towards a gift, of which my budget would increase a lot, but not enough to get him a truly nice gift IE: another watch or something, so I’m also not sure what to get him gift wise even with the budget increase.
Tldr: would you rather spend money on an experience for a birthday, or a gift?

The art is adorable, but this quality is abysmal. Grainy, really oddly shaped blocky cuts, and the way they come does not look professional in the slightest.
It’s good to know that I shouldn’t offer stickers in my own personal shop, but I’m sad that I spent $30 for such garbage quality 😅 I order stickers for journaling each month (always from artists personal shops before now), and I ordered extra because I’m going on a beach vacation. I’m going to have to cut these all out by hand to even make them look kind of okay.
I’ve ordered tons of other stuff before and everything else has been fine/great - why is the quality so lacking for the stickers!?