Bootleg fireworks have been going off all weekend and my puppy doesn’t seemed phased, which is good news. The real test will happen in just a bit with the NYC fireworks (even us uptowners can hear them). I’ve got a Thundershirt on-hand just in case.

Libertarians are wolves in sheep’s clothing. They’re fake progressives who refuse to acknowledge systemic oppression and they say bonkers shit like that all of the time.

I’m 35 and was really shocked that I had never really heard of the film until it appeared in my Netflix queue. Your list makes me feel better about that.

Well, the Hudson Valley is pricey and my rent in NYC is CRAZY LOW. Like... I should be paying about $500 more a month in rent so I’ve been spoiled. I’d have lower pay with about the same rent or more. But I’m hoping renting will be short-term. After a year or two, if I’m happy there, I’ll definitely buy.

Yes! Thanks, I’ll definitely keep Troy in mind in my search.

Oh no, I would never live in Albany. I would only work there. I’d live in Hudson, which is a nice town just south of Albany.

DO IT!

Yes, that’s tough when your career keeps you rooted in a city. Luckily, I work in education so I can typically live anywhere. However, my salary will drastically decrease upstate so I’ll need to budget accordingly. I’m sure I’ll figure it out, though. I’ve been able to manage on my own in this city for 10 years so…

Thanks!

Yes! That’s why I love it there! “Upstate’s Downtown.”

I know, it was a total dick move and I told her that! Parking is a crazy game of chance here and she knew what she was doing. Gah!

Nice! What flavor? Cherry Garcia is my fav. Also, what are you watching?

I also like hot springs, and your dog, and September. I’d like to visit Alaska sometime so that’s good to keep in mind!

Ben and Jerry’s while I Netflix. :)

It will be 10 years in NYC for me next week and I’m ready for the upstate lifestyle, you guys. I’m 35, single, no kids, and may get laid off due to a deficit at my job, so I’m in a prime spot to get the fuck out soon. I love this city... I do... But I have a puppy who is on his best behavior at my parents house in the…

And how she carried the rose out with her as she gave him the boot. HARSH! lol

Fixer Uppers has one thing going for it and it’s Joanna’s talent. She is smart, has a design aesthetic that I like, and knows how to run a tight ship.

this floorplan makes absolutely no sense. (The bedroom hallway is...an impossible space.)

Came to comments looking to see if anyone else noticed that. It’s such a silly mistake!

I’m 34 and I’m in a similar boat with relationships. I could put a lot of energy into dating (I’ve done that for most of my adult life) but honestly? I really hate dating. Like... A lot. It’s one thing if I meet someone organically and it buds into a relationship, but that’s not really the case these days in the world…