My 17-year-old had her annual checkup last week. I asked the nurse if she was due for any vaccines. She said, “Just the meningococcal vaccine, but it’s not required.” I said, “Okay. I’d like her to get it.” She mentioned that it’s recommended for teens, especially with college coming up, so I figured we’d take care of it. Except the nurse never came back. We finished the appointment, talked to the doctor, and left without realizing the shot had never been given. A couple of days later, I called the office because I thought maybe I had misunderstood what happened. The nurse called me back. I asked about the vaccine. Her first response was, “Well, she doesn’t need it. It’s not required.” I said, “I understand that. I’m still requesting that she get it.” She started looking for an appointment time. But during that conversation, she repeated several more times that my daughter didn’t need it because it wasn’t required. Maybe I'm reading too much into it, but the repetition really bothered me. I didn't ask whether the vaccine was mandatory. I asked for my daughter to receive a vaccine that was recommended. If I make a decision with her doctor about her healthcare, I don't want someone repeatedly trying to talk me out of it simply because the shot isn't required. I'm going to bring it up with her doctor because I'd rather understand exactly what happened than assume the worst. But as a parent, I shouldn't have to wonder whether someone was discouraging me from making an informed choice for my child.

On our first date, this guy walked me all the way to my car because it was late and he wanted to make sure I got there safely. As I drove away, he noticed one of my taillights was out. I honestly forgot about it. He didn't. On our second date, he showed up with a replacement taillight. Then he got on the ground and changed it himself. No big speech. No showing off. He just noticed something I needed and took care of it. We've been married for six years now. And that's still one of my favorite things about him. Sometimes it's not the grand romantic gestures. It's the person who notices the little things, remembers them, and actually does something about them. Six years later, he still does that. I think I picked a good one. ❤️

My mom said she wants a burial at sea when she dies. I asked if she wanted her ashes scattered or if we should chum the water for the sharks. She immediately changed her mind. 😭

I worked at a bank and I was always singing. Just going about my day, doing my job, singing. Couldn't help it apparently, it was just always happening. The director of HR called me into her office and I probably thought I was in trouble. She asked me why I was always singing and why I was working in a bank. I told her I had applied to music school and got denied. This woman started typing....

I have an ex who spent most of his twenties and thirties chasing validation. He'd meet a woman, shower her with attention, make her feel like she was the love of his life, then lose interest the moment she started loving him back. Instead of ending the relationship, he'd cheat. And... 1/3

Guy I’m on a first date with: you have a jade bracelet Me: yea I got it Chinatown in Singapore Guy: they don’t call it Chinatown there Me: they definitely do Guy: no pretty sure they don’t Me: have you been to Singapore? Guy: no