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'all. Mom brag. My son, who has just finished his first 9 weeks of senior year of high school, and has yet to take his SAT, has been accepted into UT. He has no idea how big of a deal this is, but I'm over here about to break a hip with this happy dance.

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Hailee Steinfeld's Happy Dance

ALT: Hailee Steinfeld's Happy Dance

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Jes @thetattoowife.bsky.social · 13/10/2026

Y'all. Vance came to my city today. There were "thousands expected" According to the last numbers I saw, actual crowd size was 250-300. This is one of the most blood red areas of Texas. Reddest of the red. Did not desegregate until the mid-70s red. This is Fn Wild.

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Jes @thetattoowife.bsky.social · 12/10/2026

Did a phone interview today for a job today. The role is a perfect fit for me. 2nd interview is Friday. My involuntary paid vacation may be coming to a close soon. Then I get paid for another 16-ish weeks to not work one job while I get paid to work a new one. Yay for double money!

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Jes @thetattoowife.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

My 48 year old husband lost his grandmother last night. As hard as something like this is, I can't help but think how incredible it must be to have a living grandparent for 48 years of your life.

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Jes @thetattoowife.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

After 4 attempts to run the same errand, I finally got to use my handicap placard for the first time this morning. Also, this very same morning, during that very same errand, I was questioned by a stranger about my handicap placard. If this is a thing that's for forever, I'm quitting society.

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Hate People

ALT: Hate People

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Jes @thetattoowife.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

I went to run an errand earlier at a place I hadn't been inside of for 2 years because their parking lot is a nightmare. Y'all. The very first time I go to use my placard, someone is illegally parked in the one disability parking space. Errand will have to wait for another day, it seems.

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People Uh Oh People

ALT: People Uh Oh People

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Jes @thetattoowife.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

After 12 years of nonstop doctors, and a lifetime of unexplainable health issues, I think I finally understand what happened to me. The new diagnoses explain everything. Absolutely everything.

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Jes @thetattoowife.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Interesting thing I discovered at the appointment I had yesterday with the new neurologist. He asked me if I'd noticed that I was becoming more clumsy as the day progresses. I hadn't really thought of it, but yeah. Apparently, I have ataxia. Probably cerebellar. Legit hadn't even noticed.

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The Package: Sarah's Relief - He's Good

ALT: The Package: Sarah's Relief - He's Good

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Jes @thetattoowife.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

I have POTS, among a host of other chronic conditions. It's made places like parking lots a scary situation for me. Considering I live in Texas, the year round heat has exasperated things. But, a new life hack has been unlocked. I was just given a permanent handicap placard. This is life-changing

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Two Men Celebrate in Office

ALT: Two Men Celebrate in Office

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Jes @thetattoowife.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

I hate.... HATE..... that I couldn't be wrong this one fucking time.

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Jes @thetattoowife.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

I have no reason to believe the meeting I'm going to today will result in me being laid off..... But I feel like that is exactly what is about to happen. If you have any spare juju.....

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Jes @thetattoowife.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

So.... I've discovered something. I reached a point where I realized my Spanish was only going to improve once I was able to immerse myself in a Spanish speaking environment. But I liked the daily routine, so I switched to French. Y'all. The 3rd language is exponentially more easy than the 2nd

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Jes @thetattoowife.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

My AC is acting up. The pipe froze over. I texted my husband to let him know, & told him it was 83° in the house, so I was gathering fans for our bedroom I could go to bed. Y'all. He came straight home & set up the portable AC because he didn't want my POTS to flare. I am fortunate to have him.

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Jes @thetattoowife.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

18: Mom! I had a nosebleed and it got on my favorite shirt! Me: Wash it in cold water! 18: How tf do you know that? Are you a serial killer or something? Me: No.... But I used to have a uterus that identified as a serial killer... 18: Ewww. Me: THAT USED TO BE YOUR HOME!

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Alex: Sorry To Disappoint You

ALT: Alex: Sorry To Disappoint You

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Jes @thetattoowife.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Y'all. My electric bill was just over $800. Not in a business. But in my house. Our usage was comparable to this time last year. The only significant change from one bill to the other was the amount I was charged in fees. Fucking $800. Poof.

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Deena (Kiana Madeira) - They're Trying To Kill Us

ALT: Deena (Kiana Madeira) - They're Trying To Kill Us

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Jes @thetattoowife.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

Once again, I've had to remove 16 from our home. This time, to my parents' 15 minutes away, on a trial basis until they either cannot handle his behavior, or everyone involved agrees the placement should become permanent. Y'all. This feels like such a huge fail, like I just dumped my kid off.

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Hank Hill 'Fuck Me' Meme

ALT: Hank Hill 'Fuck Me' Meme

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Jes @thetattoowife.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

An older woman came into the donor center while I was working on a machine today. She had a full beard about 6 inches long that she had intricately braided with beads. What a fucking badass for taking something most women would be ashamed of, and absolutely rocking it. Confidence is beautiful.

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Jes @thetattoowife.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

My baby is back home. He's currently cleaning his room. On purpose. Without complaining. I didn't even ask him. Y'all. Wtf did they do to my kid?

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Reaction Shocked

ALT: Reaction Shocked

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Jes @thetattoowife.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

16 is being discharged tomorrow. I think I'm more nervous about him coming home than I was having him hospitalized. Please just let things be better. Please don't let this be something we have to do repeatedly. Just, please.....

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Jes @thetattoowife.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

The novelty of the facility he's been admitted to has worn off for my son, and he's unhappily settling into the FO stage of the situation. I feel for him. I really do. But he needs help that is beyond my capacity. I cannot begin to put into words how this feels as a parent. I'm tired.

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Jes @thetattoowife.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

16 called me this morning from the psych facility he was admitted to overnight. "Mom, I thought it'd be like 12 monkeys, but it's not prison-y at all. It's more like an overly staffed daycare. And the food is bomb." Okay. I guess I can quit hating myself.

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Jes @thetattoowife.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

Having my 16 year old son admitted into a hospital 3 hours from home on a psychiatric hold is the absolute worst way I could have spent my birthday. I don't even understand how we got here.

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Jes @thetattoowife.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

I'm going to go to Scotland one of these days, but instead of packing clothes and such for the trip, I'm going to pack ranch dressing. Pretty sure after the Tartan Army's experience at the world cup, I can use it to barter my way across the country and have the best vacation ever.

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Kate Lambert: Be The Goal, Do The Goal, Become The Goal

ALT: Kate Lambert: Be The Goal, Do The Goal, Become The Goal

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Jes @thetattoowife.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

Hi. My name is Jes. I have POTS, and it fucks up literally every single recreational thing I try to do.

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Jes @thetattoowife.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

This is not a favorable day to live in a community with a significant population of cultists. The mental gymnastics they will invent on the spot in order to justify the murder of a brown man by ICE... It's hard not to be ragey. The hate here is suffocating.

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Jes @thetattoowife.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

Y'all. I'm tired. They just keep killing people.

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Jes @thetattoowife.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

Y'all. I just started book 100 for the year. This is the first time I've ever kept a count of how many I've read. I thought a goal of 100 would be unrealistic, but, apparently, I read more than I realized. Cue happy accomplishment dance.

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Jes @thetattoowife.bsky.social · 12/07/2026

The locals are big mad at me because I commented "Oh." under a news post about the death of Lindsey Graham. Snowflakes.

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Jes @thetattoowife.bsky.social · 12/07/2026

Why did I think Lindsey Graham was older? Hmm. Also, what should I grab for breakfast on the way to work?

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Jes @thetattoowife.bsky.social · 11/07/2026

Woke up this morning to news reports warning of asphalt melting on various roads, causing damage to a number of vehicles. I've lived with the Texas heat my entire life, and I was today years old when I learned this was even possible.

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Jes @thetattoowife.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

For the 5th time this year, I had to call the police on my 16 year old son this morning. I really wish people talked about this stuff more- special needs kids who get violent during meltdowns once they reach 6"4 and 250lbs, because I have no idea wtf to do with him. I feel so defeated.

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Jes @thetattoowife.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

We just managed to block the construction of a new data center locally. 💜 Keep showing up. Sometimes, you win.

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Jes @thetattoowife.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

Someone explain to me why my gastroparesis has drastically improved since getting back on Adderall for adhd.... Most of what I'm reading says the opposite, but I've nearly doubled my daily food intake in the last few weeks.

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Jes @thetattoowife.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

I showed a stranger my boobs today.

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Jes @thetattoowife.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

So sad for Pete Buttigieg and his family. CPS has been weaponized against me more than once, so I can say from experience that it is uttered devastated. To use an organization meant to help children as an attack doesn't hurt just the parents. It leaves very real scars on children.

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Jes @thetattoowife.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

The overlord believing his affair wouldn't leak just like his bladder is honestly hilarious. And gross. Who would honestly want to have sex with..... that.

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Jes @thetattoowife.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

Sending so much love to Venezuela. The footage from the earthquakes is horrifying.

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Jes @thetattoowife.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

You guys ever wish we'd lost the war? No, not that one. Not that one either. No, no, no. The one with the English. Seriously. Long live King Fucking George.

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Angry Brit Asks America

ALT: Angry Brit Asks America

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Jes @thetattoowife.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

There is a giraffe missing in Central Texas. Yes, a giraffe. Because, Texas.

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Jes @thetattoowife.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

After 8 long years of raw dogging ADHD, I'm finally going back on meds. Cheers to finally being able to complete a thought.

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Jes @thetattoowife.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

Honestly, the world cup is teaching me that the entire planet would be better off if we all overthrew our governments. The people were never the problem.

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Jes @thetattoowife.bsky.social · 21/06/2026

I had to Google to find out if Scotland could play in Texas. It could happen. Imma need them to win the right games to end up in Houston so I can post up in a bar near the stadium & experience the Tartan Army for myself. I don't even like Houston, but I will drive 4 hrs there with no plan.

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Quebec Scotland Forever Parade in Edinburgh

ALT: Quebec Scotland Forever Parade in Edinburgh

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Jes @thetattoowife.bsky.social · 20/06/2026

Whelp. The locals are doing local people shit again. Dude got so much immediate backlash he deleted his account.

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Jes @thetattoowife.bsky.social · 20/06/2026

I wonder how many injuries Scotland sees each year from attempts to crown statues with traffic cones... Because, while they seem quite skilled at scaling the bronzed men of America's past, some of those statues are incredibly tall... Surely there is a history of falls with this activity...

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Toy Story Traffic Cones in City

ALT: Toy Story Traffic Cones in City

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Jes @thetattoowife.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

Y'all. I feel like if we had smart politicians, they'd be negotiating to keep the Tartan Army.

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Jes @thetattoowife.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

My son ended a friendship of 5 years today, which is quite a long time for a 16 year old, because the kid referred to him as "aryan" when discussing ancestry. "I don't care how he meant it, mom. No one uses that verbiage unless they're talking about white supremacy."

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Jes @thetattoowife.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

Ugh.... I don't like agreeing with Ashley St Clair anymore than I like agreeing with Tucker Carlson.

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Jes @thetattoowife.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

My 17 year old gets his first ever paycheck. What does he buy? A gallon tub of ice cream. This generation hits different.

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Man Enthusiastically Eating Ice Cream

ALT: Man Enthusiastically Eating Ice Cream

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Jes @thetattoowife.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

Honestly, the content coming from people who traveled here for the world cup is the exact kind of wholesome shit that this country has needed. I haven't watched a single second of a soccer game, but fans from Scotland and Japan have legit healed something in me.

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