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Expectations versus reality, yet another thread.

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Beeinalily · 02/08/2023 07:33

It's another rainy day, I'm going to air my misery. Anyone care to join me? So far this year:-
Diet expectation :- a sleek and svelte me, able to wear clothes I got too large for years ago but couldn't bear to part with.
Diet reality :- 6lbs less, just as fat, and my waist size HAS GONE UP for goodness sake.

New specs expectation :- pretty rose gold frames leading to more feminine but businesslike appearance.
New specs reality :- Dame Edna tribute act.

New haircut expectation :- nice flattering layers, swept back light fringe.
New haircut reality:- a busby, with a fringe long enough to poke me in the eye every time I move my head.

And you?

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StandardLampski · 04/08/2023 23:52

Expectation - on holiday with other family..after the children go to bed we will have nice snacks , wine, fire and conversation

Reality- within a minute of putting my kids to.bed, husband has a tantrum and also fucks off to bed..oldest one reading, then also has a strop.
Whatever. If you can't act like an adult go to bed with the kids.
Chat with friends briefly. They are awkward about husband strop. Then their kids can't settle..they go to be with them.
I'm on own
Fine..in fact, gab! Fire, wine, crisps... the fecking midges are eating My face alive.....

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Beeinalily · 05/08/2023 01:06

@Mothew it really annoys me, there seems to be a uniform haircut for ladies of a certain age that they give us, whatever we've asked for. But you know what's really pissing me off? Not only did I thank her and pay, I gave her a tip! It was only when I got home that I realised how dreadful the cut was. I had to Google Howard whatsisface but - yep, that's it.

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Bloodyleaverspartybollocks · 05/08/2023 07:26

LBOCS2 · 04/08/2023 15:22

I bought this dress (in forest green) from Boden hoping that it would make me look, if not as slim as the model, then reasonably smart and well turned out.

Reality: Aunt Lydia.

Lol

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youknowitIknowit · 05/08/2023 12:47

Expectation: go to bed early, have a long deep sleep, wake up refreshed with energy.

Reality: insomnia. Lie in bed awake for 8 hours. Forget what sleep feels like. Drag self through the day on coffee.

KrazyboutKillian · 15/10/2024 21:51

Wearing light brown leggings and matching sports fitted top .. thinking I looked sporty and trendy
delightful child of mine announced I looked like a sausage. Coukd have been worse I suppose

Obsessedwithsourdough · 15/10/2024 21:55

onefinemess · 04/08/2023 11:38

Expectation

Picking up your brand new, top of the range (insert generic German sport hatch), driving away from the dealership in the late evening sun, roof down (electric of course) music up, enjoying the comfort of all that new leather and paint. Taking the "long" road home, so you can cruise down along the coast, watching the sun set over the water.

Reality

It's pissing down with rain, you remember nothing from the handover, the infotainment system needs a fucking PHD to figure out, so no music. The roads are gridlocked because of an accident, and the stupid bloody car won't stop beeping, buzzing, and fucking vibrating at you.

I don't need to know there's a car on my left! I have fucking mirrors!

I know I need petrol, there's a fucking fuel gauge!

I know what the speed limit is, I can fucking read!

I know the car in front has moved off, I can fuckin see it!

It is a nice colour though.

😂😂

Obsessedwithsourdough · 15/10/2024 21:58

TheProvincialLady · 04/08/2023 16:47

Expectation: 2 week holiday to beautiful destination will result in refreshment and rejuvenation.

Reality: Combination of 4 hours breathing literal Ryanair and return to UK temperature of 14 degrees results in catching virus. Am more exhausted and pasty than ever thought possible.

I’ve so been there! Literal Ryanair! 😁😁

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