Sarah

Hi Nathy

“It smells like propane in here” “Propane doesn’t actually have a smell. They add a scent to it so you can detect-” “WELL IT SMELLS LIKE THE SCENT THAT PROPANE IS IN AIR” good lord I cannot deal with this

My favorite thing about insomnia is responding to my business emails at 3am

I am so excited for our future as parents but also just a little sad that life isn’t going to be as simple anymore

Been live chatting with @Verizon for 5.5 hours to resolve a billing issue I’ve been dealing with for almost a year, and I can’t get someone to email me a confirmation. all this company does is waste your damn time

@kofidereVT Get a rotisserie chicken, shred it into bite sized pieces. You can make chicken salad sandwiches, quesadillas and chicken noodle soup from it. Other than seasonings, only other ingredients you really need are celery, mayo, mustard, tortillas, noodles, frozen veggies.

if it’s okay to ask, what are your favourite struggle meals…? i’m talking less than 15 minutes to prep and cook. i don’t mind if it’s not the best nutritionally, i’m just looking for a way to eat more than late night take-out. life is hard atm, the least i can do is eat 🙇‍♀️

Reminiscing on the time that Brian asked if I could stop by and take care of his pets and then I proceeded to go to the wrong Brian’s house, who happened to not be home at the time.. so those dogs got a free outing in the middle of a rando Wednesday. I wonder if he knew

I’ll put my hand on the stove just to feel something

If you woke up today and > have a job > can call both your parents > not physically ill > have somewhere to go back home to it is a good day regardless of what else is going on in the world or what you might be stressed about easy to take these things for granted

@drottosears @scaling_shields I hear ya on the cake part. But DJ’s bring a lot more equipment for a wedding, and also MC the event. It is different than a normal party. Photographers also need to have more (expensive) equipment, take the reins on things like family/bridal party, and edit a LOT more photos.

@scaling_shields “but but but I have to click the camera button EXTRA carefully” or “I have to push play on the song IN A DIFFERENT WAY than I would for a birthday party” “the wedding frosting IS SO MUCH TASTIER than the anniversary frosting”

the wedding industry relies on a $15,000 "politeness tax" that 83% of couples blindly pay you pay it the second you say one word wedding photographer: $4,000 "event photographer" same work same hours: $1,200 wedding cake: $800 "celebration cake" same size same design: $250 wedding flowers: $3,500 "party flowers" same arrangements: $1,100 wedding venue: $8,000 "private event rental" same space same date: $4,000 the word "wedding" is a 200-400% markup trigger vendors hear it and mentally double the quote before responding you're not paying for better service you're paying because you were too polite to ask for the real price first here's how to stop being the sucker: step 1: never say "wedding" in the first message "hi, i'm planning a formal dinner party for about 100 guests on [date]. could you share your pricing and availability?" get the quote in writing step 2: reveal after you have the number locked "thanks for this. just to confirm, this is for a wedding celebration. does that change the pricing?" what happens: 1. price stays same = you just saved thousands 2. price increases = you negotiate from the lower number 3. price doubles = you walk and find someone honest the markup by vendor: photographers: "corporate event" = 40-60% less florists: "party flowers" = 60-70% less cakes: "anniversary cake" = 50-60% less venues: "private event" = 30-50% less djs: "birthday party" = 40-50% less catering: "formal dinner" = 30-40% less the numbers that should piss you off: - average wedding cost: $35,000 - percentage that's pure "wedding tax": 30-50% - couples who negotiate: 17% - couples who get a discount when they try: 64% 83% of couples never question the first quote they just pay it because asking feels rude the wedding industry built a $70 billion business on your politeness one word. one script. $15,000 back in your pocket. stop paying the tax

You know what today’s conspiracy theory is for me? Vitamin D supplements. You trying to tell me they can put the sun in a pill? Seems sus to me

Luxuries we forget that are luxuries: 1. Your mom still around 2. Hot water 3. Feeling healthy 4. Peace of mind & heart 5. Perfect weather days 6. Good food 7. Bills paid 8. Reliable transportation

My favorite thing about being an adult is that when I get insomnia I price shop and place orders from sam’s club

I'll never understand why expired IDs aren't accepted as proof of your age I was 40 before it expired, I'm not 19 now

Imagine being proposed to in front of an old abandoned castle in Ireland and having the most fairytale moment of your life then watching the sunset together, oh wait

You’re right I should drink a whole bottle of wine and read a book today

You can tell a lot about a person by how they react when someone dies.

@Verizon has had the absolute worst customer service I’ve experienced in years. I’ve been trying to do a small plan change since MAY, and still can’t seem to get it completed. I’ve sent multiple emails, messages, and have spent countless hours on the phone, yet no one is helpful.

Decided to try to learn something new, and refurbish a vintage dresser and nightstand. I tell ya what, the internet makes it seem WAY easier than it is😂