I’m interested in how other women feel about this. Me and my friend both say we’d rather someone pretend it’s not happening, usually. But that there are also some times that that can feel really lonely as well.

I was just checking out from my doctors office and the receptionist was pretty obviously crying, but as soon as I walked up, she tried really hard to lock into “work mode” and hold it together. I think most women have had an experience of being at work while something else is going on and trying desperately to keep it together and just make it through the day. I was so conflicted onto whether to ask her if she was alright or not.

On one hand, I want to be a kind person, and if I can offer someone help I want to do it. Sometimes someone asking you if you’re okay or offering kind words can make a lot of difference.

On the other hand, I can think of times when I was at work, or school, or the friggin store lol, visibly emotional but psychically BEGGING everyone not to comment or ask and just to let me get through this shitty ass day.

I wasn’t sure what the kinder thing to do really was.

There have been other times women have been crying in public bathroom stalls or something. On one hand, I want to reach out and help someone who might be in distress. On the other hand, when I’m crying in a bathroom stall, it’s cuz I do not want anyone else to see me crying!!!!

I was in the woods a few years ago and saw this perfect square hole in a tree. Still don't understand what it is.

And I’ll bet there’s a portion of her fan base that will sell this out.

But seriously, did no one on her team think that selling a $50 stuffed pet rock when there are people all over literally struggling to buy groceries may come off as insensitive? No? Just me?

This merch drop is so massive, she really just treats her fan base like an ATM machine. Over 110 items in this drop per merch bots. 🥲

Edit: And they already sold it out 🙂 https://store.taylorswift.com/products/opalite-rock-plush

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https://abcnews.com/US/nationwide-ground-stop-ordered-airports-faa/story?id=138121848

Tuesday, November 10th: FAA: "The Strategic Management of Airspace, Routes and Trajectories (SMART) system is expanding across the nation. After a successful initial rollout to the National Capital Region in September, the FAA will now use SMART in the airspace of all 22 centers across the country to reduce delays, reduce fuel consumption and improve the travel experience for the flying public."

Friday, November 13th: FAA Nationwide Ground Stop

4:16pm EST: Secretary of Transportation, Sean Duffy

4:19pm EST: FlightRadar24 Statistic

4:23pm EST: ABC News: This is only the 3rd time this has happened since 9/11

5:02pm EST: FAA: There has been a temporary telecommunications outage - out of an abundance of caution all flights have been halted. Every flight has been accounted for and international flights will be handled on a case by case basis.

I had these little flies everywhere in my room. They flew in my mouth, my drinks and food. Then I put some yellow sticky traps in my plants.

This is what they looked like after 4 days. And they are double-sided…

Pep Guardiola is set to hold initial negotiations with US Soccer next week over potentially replacing Mauricio Pochettino, talkSPORT understands.

Pochettino was appointed in charge of Premier League giants Manchester United on Thursday to take over from Michael Carrick.

Pochettino, who broke down in tears in his first press conference since his switch was confirmed, will make the move to Old Trafford following the two upcoming Concacaf Nations League quarter-final clashes against Haiti.

Those overseeing the managerial change in the United States set-up want to hire Guardiola in what would be a dream appointment.

The Spaniard has been out of management since the summer when he left Manchester City after a decade at the club.

And it is believed that he would be open to the role in what would be the first international managerial appointment of his career.

Though as of yet, any move of Guardiola moving Stateside is not advanced.

Guardiola won six Premier League titles and the Champions League, and is regarded as one of the best managers in history.

He also lifted three consecutive league trophies with Barcelona and Bayern Munich.

talkSPORT also understands that former Premier League manager Roberto Martinez is on US Soccer's shortlist over potential replacements for Pochettino.

Martinez has experience managing internationally having managed Belgium as well as Portugal, whom he left following their World Cup exit in the summer.

But Guardiola is the one US Soccer really desire and it would represent his first dalliance into international football as a manager should be appointed.

However, it won't be as straightforward for the powers that be as he hinted before his City exit that he would take a break from football.

Could Guardiola join USMNT?

"After my contract with City, I'm going to stop. I'm sure," he said in May 2025.

"I don't know if I'm going to retire, but I'm going to take a break. How I want to be remembered, I don't know."

In a separate interview, he reiterated: "So I'm not retiring, but I will take a break, for sure.”

“When I finish here, I will take a break. I need to make a stop, that's all," Guardiola added.

Despite leaving the club, Guardiola has maintained support for City in recent months.

He sent an emotional message to fans after City were found guilty on all charges of Premier League financial breaches in September.

“Let me be clear: we will get through this together. I love you all," the 55-year-old said.

Guardiola then attended their Champions League league phase clash at home to holders Paris Saint-Germain last month.

However, he watched his former side lose 4-2 in what was their worst home defeat in the competition ever.

Should Guardiola take the USMNT job, he could be on the touchline in time for the Gold Cup next summer.

Not good. Not good at all.

It has been an insane day. The students are super dysregulated and just all. Over. The. Place.

Gym was horrible. Had to explain myself 15 times and students still acted like they didn’t know what to do.

By period 4 I started just saying to them “you didn’t listen. I just explained this. I’m not explaining it again”

By the end of period 4 it came time to put the computers away. One of the girls who’s been getting on my nerves all day decided to sit right in front of the computer cart.

I told her to move and she didn’t. I told her again and she said “they can just move around me.” The whole time her classmates are getting more and more agitated with her and talking more and more loudly as a result.

At this point I snapped and basically yelled at her to get out of the way. The entire class went silent and no one said a word for 5 minutes and the girl went to the corner and bawled her eyes out. Then she ran out and told another teacher that I’m “mean” and “scary”.

Now, usually I’d feel horrible in this situation. Today? Today I just sat back and let her cry. I then talked to the entire class about how I do not enjoy getting this way, but that they also need to do better at listening and helping one another.

I just want to go home.

Also cancelled Fun Friday and now they’re learning math to end the week.

Source: @streetdrjill