#howtodeal

My person.

You were my person. The person I went to for everything. It could've been something serious. It could've been something trivial. I miss that. I miss you.

It weighs heavy on my heart that I had to let you go. I had to stop a cycle that reminded me of something from my past. Yet, here I am missing you.

How do I just let it go? How do I just forget what you did for me as a person?

I miss you so much I cry sometimes. I know that this was the best decision for the both of us. No need to hurt each other anymore. No need to put stress on each other anymore. The only problem is you were the person I went to when I needed someone to talk to.

Now I don't have you.

You can't be my person.

This is what's best.

I’ve gotten several of these suckers since I’ve upped my mileage (blame the new years resolution I’m actually keeping).  Aaaaand I also have the tendency to rip them right off my feet, even though I know that’s not the best way to deal.

So I went looking for the right way to deal.  This is a list of tips I found.  

Avoid popping a blister, as this could lead to infection. (However if your blister is large and very painful, it may be necessary to drain the blister to reduce discomfort. To do this, sterilize a small needle using rubbing alcohol. Then, use the needle to carefully pierce one edge of the blister, which will allow some of the fluid to drain.)

Once your blister has drained, wash the area with soap and water and apply petroleum jelly. 

Do not remove the “roof” of the blister, as this will protect the raw skin underneath as it heals.”

When putting a bandaid over a blister, bring the edges together slightly so the middle is raised (and not taut over the blister).

Most blisters will heal on their own in 1-2 weeks.

Source: 

American Academy of Dermatology

How to Deal (2003)

★★★★★★☆☆☆☆

How to Deal is one of those teen romance movies that really sneaks up on you. It’s not just fluff, but rather a surprisingly genuine look at how messy, complicated, and downright weird life can be when you’re young. Mandy Moore nails it as Halley, a girl who’s completely over the whole idea of love, thanks to her parents’ messy divorce and the chaos around her. But as things progress, she starts to realize that maybe, just maybe, love isn’t the total joke she thought it was.

This movie isn’t afraid to get real. It tackles some tough topics—teen pregnancy, loss, and family drama—but it does it without being over-the-top or preachy. And let’s not forget the laughs. Allison Janney, playing Halley’s mom, delivers some solid comedic moments, while Nina Foch as the stoned grandma adds a quirky, unexpected layer of humor.

But here’s the thing that sets How to Deal apart—it doesn’t dumb things down for the audience. The relationships are messy and complicated, just like real life, and it’s those imperfections that make the movie feel authentic. There’s definitely some cliché teen drama stuff in there, but it’s handled with enough sincerity that it doesn’t feel like a tired rehash.

At the end of the day, How to Deal gives you more than the usual teen romance fluff. It’s a heartfelt, honest look at the ups and downs of love and growing up. If you’re in the mood for a teen movie that doesn’t insult your intelligence, this one’s definitely worth a watch.

𝐇𝐎𝐖 𝐓𝐎 𝐃𝐄𝐀𝐋 𝐖𝐈𝐓𝐇 𝐀 𝐅𝐀𝐋𝐒𝐄 𝐂𝐇𝐄𝐐𝐔𝐄 𝐁𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐂𝐄 𝐌𝐀𝐓𝐓𝐄𝐑?