Puzzled_Loquat

I got one! Chicken pox scars (that’s not a thing anymore) and parents gathering other kids when chicken pox came around to infect all of us, so they could mange time off work/ staying home with kids.

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Puzzled_Loquat@reddit

I had them in 4th grade. I had a super mild case. I was outside playing with the neighbors after school because I felt fine, and they had already had it. I have a scar above one eyebrow.

So who has a GOOD relationship with their parents?

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Puzzled_Loquat@reddit

My parents are amazing. They are older, in their late 70s, and help me (single mom) with my kids when i need it.

What song Comes to mind when you see this

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Puzzled_Loquat@reddit

Mony Mony! When my skating rink played this song, when they paused it, you would have to turn and skate the other direction.

Books we read In elem school.

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Puzzled_Loquat@reddit

I just read that with my 5th grader as our before bedtime read. Then we tried to watch the movie, and he was so upset it was different from the book that he didn’t want to finish it.

For those with living parents, do they talk about dying all the time now?

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Puzzled_Loquat@reddit

My parents are almost 76 and 79. When they moved near me 6 years ago, they got their affairs sorted. I don’t like to think about it.

What will dealing with the passing of your parents look like?

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My parents are in their upper 70s… I believe everything is sorted. I can’t even think about them passing.

Anyone else on here still medication free at their age?

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Puzzled_Loquat@reddit

I’ve had type 1 diabetes for almost 21 years so I’m in the meds for life group 🤷🏻‍♀️

Books I read from 80s to early 90s

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The first few are staples in my first grade classroom. But I’ve read all of them. I loved Pee Wee scouts! And I had Kirsten!

What year is it?

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Puzzled_Loquat@reddit

My oldest will be class of 2030… I can’t believe it’s that soon. I swear we just registered for kindergarten.

What music video still holds strong today to you?

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Anybody grow up in the BSA?

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My son has his blue and gold banquet tonight where he will cross over to the troop. He’s learned a lot on scouts and is excited to carry on with the troop.

Do you own a bidet?

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In October my family stayed in an air b and b and each toilet had heated bidets (seats and water) and it was super complicated to use. But oh so nice. I’m a convert. Dont have one yet… it’s on my list tho

Speaking of grandparents, what did you call yours and what do you want to be called if you ever become one?

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Grandma and grandpa Grandma When talking about my grandmas, I would use their first name after “grandma” but never to to their face, unless they were both in the same room.

What do you do for a living?

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Puzzled_Loquat@reddit

I’ve been in the same school for all 19 years, in various positions. I think I’m good. No one wants to work in my district.

What do you do for a living?

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Puzzled_Loquat@reddit

Same here. This is year 19. Every year gets more difficult.

Who's wearing "readers?"

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I started needing them a few years ago, but fought it until about a year ago. It wasn’t awful an I wasn’t ready for them. Then I started using them and wow! What a difference. Also owner of a pair of progressives 🤷🏻‍♀️

How much did you get sick when you were a kid?

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Puzzled_Loquat@reddit

I was hardly sick as a kid as I remember. 4th grade was tough… the flu twice and chicken pox. I had bronchitis in hs once. An ear infection once. Never had strep throat or pinkeye till college. 🤷🏻‍♀️

Midlife Crisis Tattoo Thread

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I got my first degree in June and I want something to commemorate that without it looking too karate-y, if that makes sense. I saw someone recently that had squares down his arm, the colors of the belts in order. I kinda like that. It’s sorta iykyk kinda deal.

Midlife Crisis Tattoo Thread

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Puzzled_Loquat@reddit

The 2nd one i got also has something symbolic for my kids as well as something else meaningful for me. My oldest (almost 14) wants to get a semicolon when they turn 16. My mom would be overjoyed 🤣

Midlife Crisis Tattoo Thread

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Puzzled_Loquat@reddit

I got my first tattoo in 2016, a small one with my kids names on it and my mom was NOT pleased. I got my 2nd in 2023, it’s a bit bigger and colorful and when my mom saw it she said “I hope that’s not real.” I said “it is and I’m over 40.”

How are our parents?

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Mid to upper 70s… my dad is pretty ok mentally and physically. My mom really declined after the pandemic, she doesn’t drive. Has trouble remembering things.

What's something specific to our group that remains a lifelong fear?

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Puzzled_Loquat@reddit

I’ve never even seen the movie and I still refuse to drive behind one!

So has anyone else started taking off their glasses to read their phone screen?

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Puzzled_Loquat@reddit

Yes. Readers have become part of my daily outfit. They sit on my head lol

Is your phone’s area code where you actually live?

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Nope. I’ve had this number since 2001. It’s mine. lol

Is it just me or were the Olympics a WAY bigger deal when we were young?

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Yes, especially if the time zone it’s in is pretty far away.

Dejavu with the questions- did you all see “miracle of life” in health class? I passed out twice- almost a 3rd time- my kryptonite- must have a record

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Yep. Sometime in HS health class.

If you had the pleasure of living in a college dorm 🤣 or with roommates, do you remember music just being played constantly, before everyone had their own devices with earbuds/headphones?

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Puzzled_Loquat@reddit

I loved it.

Toxic parents?

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My parents were not super hands on when I was a kid. But we always knew they’d be together, we’d have a house and food to eat… didn’t have to worry about basic necessities and more. I don’t know what I’d do without my parents. They’ve helped me in ways as an adult and a parent myself that I never could have dreamed of.

Since the Winter Olympics are starting, I thought I would talk about my all time favorite Olympian, and fellow Xennial, Michelle Kwan. I don't care if she never clinched the gold I still think she is the GOAT

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Yesss she was my favorite

Who's embracing the gray?

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I’m 44 today and I’ve been dying the grays away for years. I’m not ready to give it up yet.

Who is a parent of a tween right now

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I have a 13 year old and an 11 year old. The 13 year old just got an updated phone for Christmas and when the 11 year had a birthday, also got a first phone. Everything is monitored and time limited. I’m fairly strict with things, it appears, at least compared to their friends/classmates. But it’s necessary.

Concerts and ear plugs, yay or nay?

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Both my children are sensitive to noise and wear the kids version in school. I’ve definitely considered them.

Ok folks, what supplements are you all taking to lower cholesterol?

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Same.

Bring your kid to work day.

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My dad was a sales rep for a rep group that sold to stationary stores. He had his own schedule, and I regularly went to work with him on school breaks or in the summer when I wasn’t at camp. It was fun fixing the greeting cards, I always got a fun lunch and usually some candy.

Who Else Did Family Summer Vacations In The Outer Banks?

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Just started going a few years ago. Absolutely love it.

What are we wearing that shows our age?

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I never stopped wearing them 🤷🏻‍♀️

What are we wearing that shows our age?

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My back says 2 shoulders.

What are we wearing that shows our age?

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My 11 year old got a pair hand me down and they were great condition. He wore them about a year before he outgrew them earlier this year and all the dads at scouts loved seeing him in them. 🤣

What are we wearing that shows our age?

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Puzzled_Loquat@reddit

Ohh yes. Progressives when I’m not wearing contacts, readers with

What are we wearing that shows our age?

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I have an LL Bean backpack from the mid 90s… it’s floating around my parents house these days.

Question for the parents here

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Puzzled_Loquat@reddit

I never did it as a student, but my kids definitely discuss that in their elementary language arts classes. I teach first grade so not too in depth but we do discuss it

Any of us still hanging a physical calendar up on the wall at home and crossing off the days one by one?

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Puzzled_Loquat@reddit

I have a dry erase calendar on my fridge

How hard is it to get used to progressive lenses?

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Puzzled_Loquat@reddit

I generally wear contacts, only wearing glasses at the beginning of the day or the end. I was nervous that progressives were going to make me dizzy and nauseous. However, they didn’t and I didn’t have any issues using them.