Dear World (August edition):

[macaquinha]

Write away, all....

[Sarah]

Yes, you're awesome for writing eighteen thousand words in three days. Truly. 18,000 words is a hell of a lot. You totally deserve the beer you're having right now.

But, dude.

If you manage your time a little better you don't HAVE to write EIGHTEEN THOUSAND words in three days. You can write eighteen thousand words over two weeks, like normal people do.

In short: Deadlines are our friends, but only when we don't put them off.

Do not do this to me again, self. It was only fun for the last ten minutes when victory was near.

:jacket::drink:

[hamamelis]

Dear DH-

you will survive for 2 nights 3 days all by your lonesome! I've survived many a trip you have gone on just fine, and will continue to do so in the future when you have a bike trip or training out of state. Besides, I will have DD with me which means you will only be responsible for taking care of the animals and feeding/entertaining yourself. I seriously think you can manage, even if you don't believe it. I will not let you go hungry while we're gone and will even leave an empty dishwasher for you. Which goes onto the next thing...

Please stop putting your damn dirty dishes in the sink without checking the dishwasher first. I'm weary of having to be the puzzlemaster trying to fit as much as I can in the dishwasher and not leave dirty dishes to be done later. It's really not that hard to open the door and slide the trays out. Really. And I'll bitch less about dirty dishes piled up in the sink if you do indeed put them in the dishwasher.


Dear DD-

I'm so happy you still believe in the tooth fairy. :bliss:

[hamamelis]

Yes, you're awesome for writing eighteen thousand words in three days. Truly. 18,000 words is a hell of a lot. You totally deserve the beer you're having right now.

But, dude.

If you manage your time a little better you don't HAVE to write EIGHTEEN THOUSAND words in three days. You can write eighteen thousand words over two weeks, like normal people do.

In short: Deadlines are our friends, but only when we don't put them off.

Do not do this to me again, self. It was only fun for the last ten minutes when victory was near.

:jacket::drink:

:nono::smack::drink:

[Bickery]

Yes, you're awesome for writing eighteen thousand words in three days. Truly. 18,000 words is a hell of a lot. You totally deserve the beer you're having right now.

But, dude.

If you manage your time a little better you don't HAVE to write EIGHTEEN THOUSAND words in three days. You can write eighteen thousand words over two weeks, like normal people do.

In short: Deadlines are our friends, but only when we don't put them off.

Do not do this to me again, self. It was only fun for the last ten minutes when victory was near.

:jacket::drink:

Adrenalin junkie :razzberry:

[Sarah]

:nono::smack::drink:

Best beer of the week, dude. :cheers:

[Sarah]

Adrenalin junkie :razzberry:

:rofl::rofl: You're so right.

[Sarah]

Dear DH-

you will survive for 2 nights 3 days all by your lonesome! I've survived many a trip you have gone on just fine, and will continue to do so in the future when you have a bike trip or training out of state. Besides, I will have DD with me which means you will only be responsible for taking care of the animals and feeding/entertaining yourself. I seriously think you can manage, even if you don't believe it. I will not let you go hungry while we're gone and will even leave an empty dishwasher for you. Which goes onto the next thing...

Please stop putting your damn dirty dishes in the sink without checking the dishwasher first. I'm weary of having to be the puzzlemaster trying to fit as much as I can in the dishwasher and not leave dirty dishes to be done later. It's really not that hard to open the door and slide the trays out. Really. And I'll bitch less about dirty dishes piled up in the sink if you do indeed put them in the dishwasher.


Dear DD-

I'm so happy you still believe in the tooth fairy. :bliss:

MAN! G does that too, and it makes me CRAZY.

[Jill]

ENOUGH already! We GET IT!
My oven door hinge broke so I called for service. Five minutes after i hung up with the service guy I opened my dishwasher and the hinge broke on that, too! That door fell all the way to my FOOT which was underneath it and OUCH that freaking hurt. Oh and of course I am supposed to go out tomorrow night wearing HEELS and we all know how well that goes even when I don't have a hurt foot :jester:

Oh and having TWO cars in the shop for service? Please that's just not fair. When Dave's car's power steering went out, thankfully he was in the freaking DRIVEWAY and not on the road - that car is HEAVY and was impossible for my HULK husband to steer, OMG what if it was me...see there is a blessing in that one huh? Well anyway, that was ok because he has his sports car to drive and it's summer afterall, right? HA HA HA. Then yesterday MY car had not one but two warning lights on - both of them requiring immediate dealership attention (engine and stability system), so we had to rent a freaking car, cause they won't even get to my car till Monday....oh FUCK It, whatEVer yk?

And while I'm at it, Dear TREE FALLING DEMONS...STOP IT. STOPPPP it already!
We lost another huge freaking tree only this one is on the other side of the ravine thankfully and won't require removal. However, we found out that it is blockign the water flow in one spot, which is causing standing water, which we will be required to fix because it affects our protected watershed - and that means repairing the concrete "bridge" that routed the water. OMG this house is just, well, it's a fucking money pit.
It's lucky we love it so.:rant::yikes:

[kellydog]

ENOUGH already! We GET IT!
My oven door hinge broke so I called for service. Five minutes after i hung up with the service guy I opened my dishwasher and the hinge broke on that, too! That door fell all the way to my FOOT which was underneath it and OUCH that freaking hurt. Oh and of course I am supposed to go out tomorrow night wearing HEELS and we all know how well that goes even when I don't have a hurt foot :jester:

Oh and having TWO cars in the shop for service? Please that's just not fair. When Dave's car's power steering went out, thankfully he was in the freaking DRIVEWAY and not on the road - that car is HEAVY and was impossible for my HULK husband to steer, OMG what if it was me...see there is a blessing in that one huh? Well anyway, that was ok because he has his sports car to drive and it's summer afterall, right? HA HA HA. Then yesterday MY car had not one but two warning lights on - both of them requiring immediate dealership attention (engine and stability system), so we had to rent a freaking car, cause they won't even get to my car till Monday....oh FUCK It, whatEVer yk?

And while I'm at it, Dear TREE FALLING DEMONS...STOP IT. STOPPPP it already!
We lost another huge freaking tree only this one is on the other side of the ravine thankfully and won't require removal. However, we found out that it is blockign the water flow in one spot, which is causing standing water, which we will be required to fix because it affects our protected watershed - and that means repairing the concrete "bridge" that routed the water. OMG this house is just, well, it's a fucking money pit.
It's lucky we love it so.:rant::yikes:

Holy crap, Jill! All of that at once? You deserve some seriously great things to happen to make up for all of that at once.

[shannon]

Dear self,

Next time you decide to pull up the carpet and paint the floor to the rooms in the front of the house, please make sure your keys are in an accessible place. This will leave you with far less work the next day, and your shoes will thank you for it.

[Pensive]

Wow! That's a lot of stuff to go at once!!

[Sensitive Topic]

If you are burnt-out, take a vacation. Don't take out your frustration on everyone else. I'm not the only one you've taken it out on this week. Another therapist could not even talk to you about a treatment plan for her client because you refused to speak to her. I realize that being a case manager is a difficult, time-demanding job, but the clients still come first when you are at work. Having a power-struggle with (me) the therapist to change her schedule with her clients to accomodate yours is just not a good thing.

Two clients were very upset because you simply wanted to win. It was never about me feeling superior to you becasue of my job title. I have been very flexible always with everyone, but this was not fair for the clients. I really don't care who sees me when, but you had a whole free hour in which to schedule that person, and I did not. Therefore, I had to upset both that client and move another who was very upset as well. I've been seeing that client at the same time since January. Why now to complain? Why lie to the supervisor and say that you have had a problem since January and have had the client's appointment at that time as well?

I know you are pissed off because I reported a child abuse incident, but that is my job and the law. You were supposed to do the same. You got upset when I mentioned it and said you don't like to deal with DCFS becuase you have had a bad experience with them that you won't disclose. I'm sorry you had a bad experience, but that doesn't excuse you not following the law and being ethical.

And dear supervisor: You are not helping things by jumping in without knowing what is going on. You are not even my supervisor. This is not the streets or jail. I know you are used to that environment, but you can talk to me professionally.

Dear oganization: I know you are trying to help people out that are recovering addicts by giving them a job, but please...I really don't think one year in recovery is long enough to hire people to supervise others and to be case managers and counselors of other addicts. I love all these poeple, but their behaviors are so immature and they lack even the basics of good communication. Please, give more time. It's frustrating for me, but it's not about me...it's not good for our clients.

[Sensitive Topic]

Dear HR dude:

Please just call, already. I just want to know.

That is all.

[sarahrose]

I had so much fun getting to know you. But it pained me to realize (after our conversations, after many beers) that you are stuffing those much larger than DD breasts into a DD bra. I've had huge boobs. HUGE!!! and I know just by looking at you that there is no possble way that you are a DD. I am a D now and I know that I'm way way smaller than you are. I'd hazard to guess that you are at least a G. At least.

You said that you were the largest size at Victora's secret. I'm sorry I laughed and said that they just want to sell you a bra. There is just NO WAY you are a DD.

I suggested getting a fitting at Nordstrom (heck what's the harm) and you poo-pooed the idea beacuse the bras are too expensive. Hell I think wearing an ill fitting $55 dollar bra from VS is much worse in the long run than paying $10 more for one that fits.

I know I was on my soapbox. Perhaps I was more plainspoken about it than I should have been but it was painful to see the grooves in your shoulders that your bras have created. Please just get fitted.

[riversprite]

omg...ever since buying a bra that *actually fits me* at a real bra boutique I can't stop telling everyone with boobs about it!
I have such little shame that I raise my shirt to show all my women friends my awesome new boobs in this bra. :-P

Like you, I can spot big breasts in the wrong sized bra a mile away now. LOL! (my new bra is 34F and I just can't go back to the wrong size ever again...and yes, this one cost me over $100 and is totally worth it!)

[shannon]

omg...ever since buying a bra that *actually fits me* at a real bra boutique I can't stop telling everyone with boobs about it!
I have such little shame that I raise my shirt to show all my women friends my awesome new boobs in this bra. :-P

Like you, I can spot big breasts in the wrong sized bra a mile away now. LOL! (my new bra is 34F and I just can't go back to the wrong size ever again...and yes, this one cost me over $100 and is totally worth it!)

It's true. I've seen her do it. :P And yeah, isn't it amazing how you can totally tell when someone is NOT wearing the right bra now? I only wish bras for big girls weren't so much more expensive in Canada. :(

[shannon]

Dear landlord,

Thank you so much for coming over this morning to install a new toilet! It will be a win-win situation, as we'll finally have a toilet that flushes properly, and you will notice a marked decrease in your water bill. The environmental impact of the new toilet will also be significantly lower.

Oh, and thank you for being totally okay with my having torn out the (disgusting, water-damaged, smells like feet) carpet and painting the (already painted, but in decent shape) hardwood. While common sense tells me that asking first would have been preferable, I appreciate that you're cool with it even though it was a surprise.

Once you tear out and replace the mouldy drywall downstairs and repair the back wall so that ice damming won't flood that room again this coming winter, I will be your happiest tenant ever.

Love,

me.

[riversprite]

Dear landlord,

Oh, and thank you for being totally okay with my having torn out the (disgusting, water-damaged, smells like feet) carpet and painting the (already painted, but in decent shape) hardwood. While common sense tells me that asking first would have been preferable, I appreciate that you're cool with it even though it was a surprise.

Love,

me.

Oh, thank goodness he was cool with it!!
What did he say when he saw it?! LOL!

[darcy]

Dear Stepmother to my children:

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How dare you.

[Debra]

Dear Stepmother to my children:

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How dare you.

{{{HUGS}}} What happened?

[darcy]

{{{HUGS}}} What happened?

Short version: She took away Kyra's copy of Breaking Dawn (that, btw, was a birthday present, and has been eagerly anticipated for MONTHS), told her it was too "adult" and she didn't want her reading it. Lied to Kyra, saying that it had been her dad's decision that she shouldn't read it, and now has taken away her cell phone (also a birthday present, and I'm paying for it) because Kyra texted me and told me what was going on. I'm livid.

[Debra]

Short version: She took away Kyra's copy of Breaking Dawn (that, btw, was a birthday present, and has been eagerly anticipated for MONTHS), told her it was too "adult" and she didn't want her reading it. Lied to Kyra, saying that it had been her dad's decision that she shouldn't read it, and now has taken away her cell phone (also a birthday present, and I'm paying for it) because Kyra texted me and told me what was going on. I'm livid.

I'm sorry. :-(

[Tammy]

My dear sweet friend,
Today at your baby's memorial service was one of the saddest moments I've ever experienced. I am so, so sorry your sweet baby Isaac died. To give birth to a "still sleeping" baby on it's due date must have been unimagineable.

Words can't express my grief for you and your family. I know how excited you were for this 4th baby, this sweet little boy. This morning when you told me that your arms were literally aching for your son and that your milk came in yesterday, tears silently were streaming down my face. I don't want to make you feel worse hearing me cry.

Seeing the picture of all 6 of your hands together was hearthwrenching. That small perfect hand laying on yours...I'm so, so sorry your baby died. I'm so thankful you were able to have a photographer come in and capture pictures of your sweet angel with you and your family. If you choose to share any other pictures, I would be honored to see them.

I've never supported a friend as they go through what you're going through, I will try my best to be here whenever you need, however you need my friendship. When you asked me to come and sit with you next week, I hope I don't say something wrong.

Just as I wrote to you last night, I want you to know that I am here to help in any way that you need. Having K and E play, coming to clean (really! DH is off right now and I'd much rather help at your house than clean mine :-), do your laundry (I know you have a thing about laundry but I'd still love to help), go shopping for you, take you shopping, bring you meals, cookies or whatever you're craving, rent/watch/return movies for/with you, sit with you, listen to you, hug you, hold you, brush your hair, anything. really. anything. I'd love to hear your birth story when you're ready to share it. How much did Isaac weigh? How long was he? I'm good and just sitting and saying nothing too, I will sit and just hold your hand. I could paint your toes.

I'm thinking of you, praying for you and crying with you.

Love, Tammy

[Bickery]

My dear sweet friend,
Today at your baby's memorial service was one of the saddest moments I've ever experienced. I am so, so sorry your sweet baby Isaac died. To give birth to a "still sleeping" baby on it's due date must have been unimagineable.

Words can't express my grief for you and your family. I know how excited you were for this 4th baby, this sweet little boy. This morning when you told me that your arms were literally aching for your son and that your milk came in yesterday, tears silently were streaming down my face. I don't want to make you feel worse hearing me cry.

Seeing the picture of all 6 of your hands together was hearthwrenching. That small perfect hand laying on yours...I'm so, so sorry your baby died. I'm so thankful you were able to have a photographer come in and capture pictures of your sweet angel with you and your family. If you choose to share any other pictures, I would be honored to see them.

I've never supported a friend as they go through what you're going through, I will try my best to be here whenever you need, however you need my friendship. When you asked me to come and sit with you next week, I hope I don't say something wrong.

Just as I wrote to you last night, I want you to know that I am here to help in any way that you need. Having K and E play, coming to clean (really! DH is off right now and I'd much rather help at your house than clean mine :-), do your laundry (I know you have a thing about laundry but I'd still love to help), go shopping for you, take you shopping, bring you meals, cookies or whatever you're craving, rent/watch/return movies for/with you, sit with you, listen to you, hug you, hold you, brush your hair, anything. really. anything. I'd love to hear your birth story when you're ready to share it. How much did Isaac weigh? How long was he? I'm good and just sitting and saying nothing too, I will sit and just hold your hand. I could paint your toes.

I'm thinking of you, praying for you and crying with you.

Love, Tammy

Tammy, you are a gem, an absolute treasure.

[JaamE]

Tears, you're wonderful

[gfrach]

Your friend and her whole family are in my prayers. You are a good friend!!

[libbylibbylibby]

Your friend and her family are in my prayers. What a horrible, horrible loss. :(

[Kari]

Dear Asshole:

Driving a Jaguar doesn't give you the privilege to ignore the right-of-way at a four way stop sign. Nor does it give you the right to ride my tail so closely that you need to slam on the brakes and glare at me when I slow down to make the turn into my street.

Sincerely,

Station-Wagon-Driving-Mama-With-Three-Young-Kids-In-The-Car-Who-Doesn't-Appreciate-People-Who-Fuck-Around-On-The-Road

[threecubs]

My dear sweet friend,
Today at your baby's memorial service was one of the saddest moments I've ever experienced. I am so, so sorry your sweet baby Isaac died. To give birth to a "still sleeping" baby on it's due date must have been unimagineable.

Words can't express my grief for you and your family. I know how excited you were for this 4th baby, this sweet little boy. This morning when you told me that your arms were literally aching for your son and that your milk came in yesterday, tears silently were streaming down my face. I don't want to make you feel worse hearing me cry.

Seeing the picture of all 6 of your hands together was hearthwrenching. That small perfect hand laying on yours...I'm so, so sorry your baby died. I'm so thankful you were able to have a photographer come in and capture pictures of your sweet angel with you and your family. If you choose to share any other pictures, I would be honored to see them.

I've never supported a friend as they go through what you're going through, I will try my best to be here whenever you need, however you need my friendship. When you asked me to come and sit with you next week, I hope I don't say something wrong.

Just as I wrote to you last night, I want you to know that I am here to help in any way that you need. Having K and E play, coming to clean (really! DH is off right now and I'd much rather help at your house than clean mine :-), do your laundry (I know you have a thing about laundry but I'd still love to help), go shopping for you, take you shopping, bring you meals, cookies or whatever you're craving, rent/watch/return movies for/with you, sit with you, listen to you, hug you, hold you, brush your hair, anything. really. anything. I'd love to hear your birth story when you're ready to share it. How much did Isaac weigh? How long was he? I'm good and just sitting and saying nothing too, I will sit and just hold your hand. I could paint your toes.

I'm thinking of you, praying for you and crying with you.

Love, Tammy

What a sweet friend you are. I am so very sorry for your friend's loss. :-(

[gfrach]

Dear dentist for my son (and office of said dentist), we have discussed sealants for my son's teeth ad nauseum and I have repeatedly said that I don't want to do them simply as a prophylactic measure, but will do them if there seem to be issues that warrant it. My son has not yet had any cavities, there are no spots we are watching, and the last time we were there you agreed that we had no need to do sealants unless I wanted to. Now your office has left me a message saying you recommended sealants and did I want to make time on his upcoming appt for cleaning to do those sealants. This *irritates* me. Either you, the dentist agree with me for choosing not to do them at this time or you don't. Don't have your office call me schedule sealants when we have specifically discussed not doing them. Ack!

I'm really tempted to change dentists. I feel your charges are too high anyway and you're just trying to make up the cost of that fancy new office you have by pushing sealants, etc. on us.

Hmph!

[gfrach]

Dear mother (and to a lesser extent Dear Sister), I emailed you several days ago saying C and I would come up next month for a weekend and would you please let me know which weekends would work for you. I have since received at least 10 forwarded emails (junk!) from mom and 1 forwarded email (cute junk) from sister. And yet neither of you have replied with any dates of availability.

What's wrong with this picture??

[mirage1]

Dear mother (and to a lesser extent Dear Sister), I emailed you several days ago saying C and I would come up next month for a weekend and would you please let me know which weekends would work for you. I have since received at least 10 forwarded emails (junk!) from mom and 1 forwarded email (cute junk) from sister. And yet neither of you have replied with any dates of availability.

What's wrong with this picture??{{{Rach}}}

[kellydog]

I need to sleep. I am tired. I have a lot to do tomorrow. So please, please shut off these damn hormones! I know I'm ovulating. I get that. But enough already. I am not going to be having sex this month and probably not for quite a long while after this month, either. While I'm glad that everything is obviously working fine, shut it off already! I need to be able to focus on other things, like cleaning up this mess of a yard, without having constant impure thoughts running through my mind. This is the third day of this! Enough! I demand that you stop! Let me rest and be productive tomorrow.

Rant over.

[Sensitive Topic]

Intellectually, I know you love me and find me attractive. I think that there is something pretty about me because people tell me I'm pretty and other guys notice me, but maybe they are all just being nice? For the most part, I'm satisfied with my looks and personality.

I also know that my libido has always FAR surpassed yours. Over the years I've grown accustomed to the fact that if sex is going to happen between us, I will have to initiate it. But I'm weary of that. I want to be swept off my feet, yk?

And while I know you work 10 hours a day 6 days a week and you are so very fearful of a pregnancy and haven't saved up enough for your vasectomy... and although I know all of the things in my first paragraph.. when I DO gather the gumption to initiate things and AT LEAST 50% of the times you resist my (sometimes very strong) advances, I FEEL... resistible.

What girl wants to feel THAT?

I feel worthless that I can't even seduce MY OWN HUSBAND... it makes me feel like seducing someone else, just to feel like I'm not broken.. except there's that whole monogamous marriage thing we've got together.. I don't WANT anyone else anyway. I only want YOU and I want to FEEL irresistible to you.

All your kind sweet words of understanding, of explaining why... they don't make me feel differently... sure they help me KNOW a lot of things... but I still FEEL worthless, pathetic, unattractive, plain, average. I want to feel like I'm so desirable that when you see me, you forget all your sensibilities and can't get enough of me.

I need to feel wanted and until someone actually wants me.. I'm never going to feel that way, no matter how many words are uttered. And stop apologizing for it. It's not your fault.. you can't make yourself want me...

[mirage1]

So please, please shut off these damn hormones! I know I'm ovulating. I get that. But enough already. I am not going to be having sex this month and probably not for quite a long while after this month, either. {{{Kelly}}} I know what you mean. It's pretty much :rant: isn't it?

[mirage1]

I feel worthless that I can't even seduce MY OWN HUSBAND... it makes me feel like seducing someone else, just to feel like I'm not broken.. except there's that whole monogamous marriage thing we've got together.. I don't WANT anyone else anyway. I only want YOU and I want to FEEL irresistible to you.
{{{ST}}} I remember feeling this way sometimes...and I think my XH probably felt the same way (but at different times...). It can be hard to get on the same page sometimes!

[A_Marie]

It's not funny anymore.


Give me my couches back.


NOW!

[Jessica]

My dear sweet friend,
Today at your baby's memorial service was one of the saddest moments I've ever experienced. I am so, so sorry your sweet baby Isaac died. To give birth to a "still sleeping" baby on it's due date must have been unimagineable.

Words can't express my grief for you and your family. I know how excited you were for this 4th baby, this sweet little boy. This morning when you told me that your arms were literally aching for your son and that your milk came in yesterday, tears silently were streaming down my face. I don't want to make you feel worse hearing me cry.

Seeing the picture of all 6 of your hands together was hearthwrenching. That small perfect hand laying on yours...I'm so, so sorry your baby died. I'm so thankful you were able to have a photographer come in and capture pictures of your sweet angel with you and your family. If you choose to share any other pictures, I would be honored to see them.

I've never supported a friend as they go through what you're going through, I will try my best to be here whenever you need, however you need my friendship. When you asked me to come and sit with you next week, I hope I don't say something wrong.

Just as I wrote to you last night, I want you to know that I am here to help in any way that you need. Having K and E play, coming to clean (really! DH is off right now and I'd much rather help at your house than clean mine :-), do your laundry (I know you have a thing about laundry but I'd still love to help), go shopping for you, take you shopping, bring you meals, cookies or whatever you're craving, rent/watch/return movies for/with you, sit with you, listen to you, hug you, hold you, brush your hair, anything. really. anything. I'd love to hear your birth story when you're ready to share it. How much did Isaac weigh? How long was he? I'm good and just sitting and saying nothing too, I will sit and just hold your hand. I could paint your toes.

I'm thinking of you, praying for you and crying with you.

Love, Tammy

:sob: OMG, I am so so sorry. You are such a wonderful caring friend. She is blessed to have you. She will be in my prayers.:grouphug:

[Mary]

Stop overcommitting. You deserve some free time. Just because you are all gung ho over your total money makeover doesn't mean you have to give up ALL your weekends ALL summer on side jobs when you have a perfectly good day job. Say no. Next year, you aren't working so damn much. Then, maybe you'll have time to take care of your own house, your own self and your very own landscaping and gardening projects.

Dear DH,
You don't have to work so hard either. Let's put our feet up and chill out. Once we set aside enough money to go buy that new hot tub with cash, that is. :rofl: You know, so we have somewhere to relax. Next summer.

[Mary]

I'm sorry. That sucks.

[indigo]

Dear Person,
Can't we please communicate like grownups? If you have a problem with something I did, please just tell me right away. I won't take it personally. If someone tells you that they have a problem with something you did, can you please just listen, not take it personally, not attack the person, not make passive-aggressive comments like, "I guess I can't do anything right."

By the way, in the spirit of this letter into the universe, I have sent you an email with the same message. Sadly, I don't have high hopes though.

[Annamarie]

Well, I was just going to post almost the same thing but I'll add this...
If you are going to forward MY words (emails) to 4 other people, at least copy me in on it so I know it has happened. I accept that you felt offended by my choice of decisions and I appoligized, did you really need to involve ALL of those other people instead of calling Josh or myself to work it out?? This situation involves an entire ministry of people but turning to those 4 and basically tattling was pretty immature on your part.

[gfrach]

Dear ebay buyer, I was beginning to wonder if you were planning to pay me or not, but now I see you're bidding on another item I have listed. I'm very glad about that, but a little note to me that you're not paying yet because you want to wait and combine shipping on all those items would have been really nice.

[Bonny]

dear 2.5 week period (and counting) and night sweats,

go the fuck away. Coming on the heels of my 40th birthday, you are really damn insulting.

thank you.

[Storymama]

Try some Vitex for the super long periods, it helps me *a lot.* I dunno if it'll keep night sweats in check, though :meh:.

[Bonny]

thx - I'll keep that in mind. I started a dong quai tonic last night ... we'll see .... bleh.

[robyn]

nt

I need to sleep. I am tired. I have a lot to do tomorrow. So please, please shut off these damn hormones! I know I'm ovulating. I get that. But enough already. I am not going to be having sex this month and probably not for quite a long while after this month, either. While I'm glad that everything is obviously working fine, shut it off already! I need to be able to focus on other things, like cleaning up this mess of a yard, without having constant impure thoughts running through my mind. This is the third day of this! Enough! I demand that you stop! Let me rest and be productive tomorrow.

Rant over.

[serialmom]

If it's not asking TMI, I'm curious how it works for you. It really helped me, but I had to stop because my blood pressure went way up. Just curious if I'm the only one who has this side effect. My doctor seemed surprised.

Feel better soon.

[serialmom]

Stop burning garbage in your fireplace. It's warm. I'd like to have the windows open at night. As it stands, we're living in tar beach thanks to non-stop construction. Now, when there isn't the smell of tar in the air, there's the smoke and bad smell from your fireplace. IT'S AUGUST!!! Fresh air is something I shouldn't have to pay extra for, yk? Oh, and the same to the neighbor or visitor below who enjoys smoking the stinkiest cigarettes ever made, right below our deck. Have you considered cigars, or perhaps an anal nicotine delivery system? I have nothing against smoking, I just don't want to inhale it. Smoke elsewhere, like inside your apartment.

And house elves, please, ple-e-e-e-se, can you help me find a new and wonderful place to live? Peaceful, affordable, safe, and dare I ask it, pretty?

[lizinpa]

Hugs, Kelly...... BTDT waaaaayyyyy too much ...........

Sucks. umm... or not ... :bag:

[mudcreekmama]

Okay the table has sat in pieces for almost 4 years.

I actually feel somewhat attached to it, given we found it on a garbage picking excursion that was one of our first dates.

I well remember the special date/trip to Lee Valley to get the hardware for it too.

Indeed, it has a very nice maple top.

BUT WE'VE NEVER FIXED IT!!!! WE MOVED A BROKEN TABLE!!!!

I want it out of the basement.

Either we fix it this week and it goes into the diningroom, or it gets put up on the Freecycle so someone who WILL FIX IT can have it.

I will not be fixing it, we need a drill press to do the work and I don't have one. It isn't worth the price of a drill press which won't see any other use until I have a workshop! If I had the money for a drill press I'd spend it on a serger right now anyway, I need that more.

On a related note...don't be glum because your buddy D - the post and beam man - thinks the farm is an EXCELLENT DEAL and ADORES THE HOUSE. I know you were hoping he'd say it was awful and a ton of work so you'd have backup on not liking the house, but just get over it. I'm willing to look at other places but it irks me that you pull in an expert for an unbiased appraisal and then are unhappy with a positive verdict on the place. I wish you'd just stand by your own opinion, even when we disagree. Yes I want a Weasley style house, I'm 5 feet tall and low ceilings upstairs don't phase me one bit, but if you want something different just state it, don't look for experts to validate your PREFERENCES. PREFERENCES ARE OKAY. I feel like throwing in an expert (even an affable sweetie like D who AGREES WITH ME) is a wedge we don't need in this discussion.

[gfrach]

Ewww! Oh Gudrun, I do hope a new and wonderful place is out there for you!

[Storymama]

Dear J:

I am so glad you took three days of leave. It was really thoughtful, considering we have company for a week, and these people are special to your daughter.

However.

Going into the office on the first day (while you're on leave!!!) and then working full shifts at your second job each of those three days is . . . not quite what I took you to mean, when you said you were going to be available :flame: :censored:.

[Bonny]

huh. I have never ever had blood pressure issues, so I will definitely keep that in mind.

I started ... Monday? I'm justing taking it 1x/day, wondering if I should do it more. My period is seeming to slow down,and I did not wake up hot & sweaty at all last night. Might be the dong quai, might be coincidence. I'll try to remember to update in a few weeks.

[elizabeth]

I understand your desire to get your exercise/training in early in the morning, before the heat gets unbearable and your day gets busy. And, I understand why at that hour of the morning you prefer to run/jog/walk/bike on the road instead of the paths. But, please, it is dark, and it would help so much if you wore a reflective vest, or reflective shoes, or even a white t shirt, anything but all black or all navy. I can't see you, and the road is dark and winding and I really don't want anyone to get hurt.

Sincerely,

The commuter you scared the beejeezus out of this morning at 4 am

[Pensive]

Gosh, do I understand that! One night I was driving home. My neighborhood is out in the middle of nowhere. Even though there are houses on the main road leading to my neighborhood, there are no street lights, little light pollution...i.e. it's very dark. The road isn't that wide and I came upon two young girls jogging in my direction. I didn't see them until I was practically on top of them! They weren't on my side of the road but they were running in the road and they weren't wearing bright clothing. It scared the crap out of me because I had no idea they were there.

I don't run in the dark unless it's winter but I have a really garish, yellow vest with reflective stuff all over it. It's so ugly and it's one of the best running accessories I've bought.

[anastasia]

I understand your desire to get your exercise/training in early in the morning, before the heat gets unbearable and your day gets busy. And, I understand why at that hour of the morning you prefer to run/jog/walk/bike on the road instead of the paths. But, please, it is dark, and it would help so much if you wore a reflective vest, or reflective shoes, or even a white t shirt, anything but all black or all navy. I can't see you, and the road is dark and winding and I really don't want anyone to get hurt.

Sincerely,

The commuter you scared the beejeezus out of this morning at 4 am

Oh, I hear ya. Luckily, bicycling is common here and people generally have the right equipment (I just bought lights for my own bike *just in case* I wind up coming back as it gets dark, since it's doing so earlier and earlier) but pedestrians often don't have a clue. I nearly ran someone over when he darted out from between parked cars in the middle of the block on a street with very poor lighting late at night. He was dressed all in black but somehow expected me to see him before he popped out into the street 5 feet in front of my car! Goddess alive, that scared me witless.

[anastasia]

I know you were sincerely upset when you stomped your feet during your last screaming hissy fit. I know your feelings were valid and real. And I am truly sorry that I laughed when you stomped on your own foot. It was rude and thoughtless of me and it hurt your feelings. I am sorry that I failed to control that impulse.

(But damn, that was funny. :embarass:)

[Pensive]

I love you with all my heart and I will never stop. I have a bond with you, for better or worse through time, through happiness and fighting, that I don't have with another human being. I will always be here for you. I just want you to know that. I'm posting this because I believe this works, that I'm putting this out to the universe and it's going to get to you. I love you.

[mowse]

Dear Moms on the local playgroup email list:

I know you were excited to get your kids in to B. But I warned you when you were applying about the problems we had there with Alex. they aren't flexible.

As you have observed after just four days of school, they have you over a barrel and they know it. Your options are the lousy school you're zoned for.

I agree that it is completely overboard on the part of the teacher to get on your 5 yo's case on the FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL for *talking* at *lunch* to degree in which she got in trouble. And the other things that critical notes have been sent home for are also over the top. I know you're daughter and she's a very meek child. This is just a power trip the teacher is on and it doesn't get better.

The principal has set the tone at the school. Really, she's in a pissing contest with one of the other principals trying to get more for her school by being "better." The problem is, the other principal isn't playing along because she doesn't have to. The other school is the darling of the district and there's not much to be done about it. The principal knows you have no where else to take your kids. You don't want the pressure of the darling school, your child isn't artistically inclined so the other magnet is out, which leaves her school and a magnet in a questionable part of town.

Parents who question things are not welcomed. Your child will be labeled a problem and it will go down hill from there.


I hate to say I told you so, but I told you so.

[Sensitive Topic]

Dear DH,

I know I sound like I'm ok about you quitting, even though you have nothing else lined up, but I'm not. I'll never tell you, but I am disappointed in you. I'm disappointed that you absolutely refuse to move forward in your career, because you're scared of the responsibility. I'm frustrated at your whining about not having enough money and your pipe dreams about when we win the lottery, while at the same time you won't challenge yourself to even stick out the job you have.

I'm going to go rustle up some stuff to sell on eBay.

-your wife

[mirage1]

I know you were sincerely upset when you stomped your feet during your last screaming hissy fit. I know your feelings were valid and real. And I am truly sorry that I laughed when you stomped on your own foot. It was rude and thoughtless of me and it hurt your feelings. I am sorry that I failed to control that impulse.

(But damn, that was funny. :embarass:) I am cracking up over here. I don't know any human that could have failed to laugh at that!

:rofl:

[candeo]

(((ST))) nt

[gfrach]

Dear woman from the doctors office---I really don't care what you say. I will not stop looking at the EOB's from the insurance company and just trust that you are billing us correctly. GIVE ME A BREAK!!!!

[indigo]

Write away, all....

Dear C,
That cowbell is evil. Less cowbell.
-Your mom

[hamamelis]

Dear C,
That cowbell is evil. Less cowbell.
-Your mom

You apparently have been cured of the fever. Please tell me that the shirt C was wearing wasn't 3 sizes too small when he played said cowbell. :-P

[mudcreekmama]

I was oh so smooth when you asked FIVE TIMES if my baby was spoiled because when he cried after sitting for 40 minutes and I stood up to give him other things to look at, he stopped crying.

All I said was "Not at all" and smiled brightly at my wonderfully cheerful sleep deprived little guy.

What I wanted to say, knowing why you were there because your "volume switch" is apparently broken (maintenance dose of methadone) was "No, actually studies have shown that consistently responding to infant's needs protects them from all sorts of things in the future, like oversensitive responses to pain, stress and these studies have suggested IT PROTECTS THEM FROM DRUG DEPENDANCY!!!!

But I didn't, because I have some basic social graces.

[Bickery]

Dear DH,

I know I sound like I'm ok about you quitting, even though you have nothing else lined up, but I'm not. I'll never tell you, but I am disappointed in you. I'm disappointed that you absolutely refuse to move forward in your career, because you're scared of the responsibility. I'm frustrated at your whining about not having enough money and your pipe dreams about when we win the lottery, while at the same time you won't challenge yourself to even stick out the job you have.

I'm going to go rustle up some stuff to sell on eBay.

-your wife

(((ST)))
Do you want to hear more or should I leave it at empathy?

[bannanabette]

Dear D -

I'm really in a funk that you're moving away in December. You are my favorite person at group and I'm going to miss you. I'll rally to wish you and your wife good luck on the move, but inside? I'm like a 9 year old whose bestest friend is leaving. Bummer! WAAAAH! I wanna lock myself in the bathroom until you change your mind!

Ah well, I'm glad you won't read this so that I can pretend to be an adult ;-)

[Pensive]

I know you prefer Ben's hair short, simply because you say it *every single time* I send a picture of him. You can stop saying it now. Neither him nor I want to hear your opinion of his hair anymore. You can say something nice about how cute he looks or say nothing at all. But please stop reminding me that you prefer him with short hair. See? That's why you have your OWN hair (or not, in some cases).

Thanks.

A defensive Mama

[JaamE]

Thank You.

you wont let me say it in person but i really want the world (and you) to know how much it meant that you went out of your way to come to my little party. I know how much you don't like bars and watching me drink beer but it meant SO much that you came and that you were nice and chatted with my friends and enjoyed yourself. I'm glad you and D get along and that the friendship is fine with you. You're an awesome guy and you mean the world to me.

[serialmom]

Stop getting drunk by the pool and allowing your daughter to swim in the pool while holding your dog's leash. Your poor dog was freaking out while DD was tugging on his neck, while in the pool! You sat back and lined up glass bottles. The pool is for people. Sober people. Not dogs. If you insist on getting drunk at the pool with kids present, next time make it cans. That way, little ones won't step on glass - in - the pool. See the connection?

Please move, and quickly. And can I find a new home for that nice dog of yours? He deserves one, because you suck.

[gfrach]

:-( And new parents for the daughter, too. Very sad!

[gfrach]

Dear same ebay buyer, it has now been 9 days since the first auction you won closed and 2 days since the second one closed. Please pay me soon!

[skyra]

This is so sweet and made me tear up. I am so glad that your DH is supporting you the way that you need him to :)
And congrats on being cancer and cancer med free! That is HUGE.

Thank You.

you wont let me say it in person but i really want the world (and you) to know how much it meant that you went out of your way to come to my little party. I know how much you don't like bars and watching me drink beer but it meant SO much that you came and that you were nice and chatted with my friends and enjoyed yourself. I'm glad you and D get along and that the friendship is fine with you. You're an awesome guy and you mean the world to me.

[mowse]

Dear School:

It's a bit difficult for us to get the paperwork back for the gifted program by Aug 19 when you don't even GIVE us the freaking paperwork until Aug 21.

and ya know what, I'm going to go off big time on someone if Alex isn't given placement in the classes he wants because of YOUR SCREW UP.

You've done this before to him and he got stuck in the crap classes no one else wanted to take. Not this time. No. You have pissed me off one too many times with this program.

If it wasn't the one thing my child looked forward to, I'd sooo drop it.

[gfrach]

Dear people of the world, just because it's a free concert doesn't mean you should chat through the whole thing, throw a nerf football around during it, or other very rude things. There are people there who actually came to listen to the music rather than to experience everyone talking loudly enough to drown out the music and the people who are going to the effort of playing music would no doubt prefer to actually be listened to as well.

If you want to chat, surely there is a better place to do it than a concert! (And no, I'm not talking about occasional conversation--I'm talking about people who talked during 90% or more of a concert. This isn't the first time it's happened and I doubt it will be the last.)

[Peggyann]

Dear Well Meaning Friend,

I know you mean well, I know your heart is in the right place and you are only suggesting (repeatedly) what you think is best for me, but I don't think you get it.

I'm not against going to the chiro, I think they can help a great deal with certain things, HOWEVER:

Going to the chiropractor is NOT going to help my knee. I have a severe sprain and possibly ruptured ligament. It's not out of alignment, it has nothing to do with my back or my hips. I sprained my knee playing sports, and f'd up the ligament. Twisting my knee around more is NOT going to help in this situation. And I'm pretty sure any reputable chiro wouldn't go near my knee with a 10ft pole at this point.

So please, just leave me alone about it, ok?

~PA~

[serialmom]

Your kid is selling drugs in our apartment complex. Where my younger kids live. Unless the local police are exchanging money for whatever your kid is selling, I can't do anything or prove anything. You look the other way. You do nothing to stop your kid when you need to be sitting on top of them. I am sick of living around the likes of you. I want better for my kids. I never thought I'd say this, but the day your kid *does* sell to the local police will be a blessing in disguise, because the consequence will be parenting-by-proxy. That's because sometimes, when a teen is arrested, it's the closest thing to parenting they've had in years.

[mowse]

Dear Crazy Crossing Guard,

I know there's bad feelings between us. That's because you are stupid and stupid people piss me off.

You see, your JOB is to direct traffic and help kids cross directly in front of the school. Your JOB is *NOT* to have conversations with the bus drivers who have lined up in the bus lane while you attempt to direct traffic and have kids cross, nor does your job description include having conversations with friends who have pulled up in their car in the MIDDLE OF THE INTERSECTION while you direct traffic around the parked car and try to keep track of who's trying to cross. Sometimes you get so animated that you are directing people to cross and directing traffic with the *same hand*

Crazy Crossing Guard, you are a danger to the children. The kids frequent cross and run out in traffic behind you and when you direct traffic around the car parked in the middle, we are being directed blindly and could possibly hit a child.

The other two guards are very content to smile and wave at friends. Why is your conversation more important than the safety of the kids?

I had mercy on you before when you did something to our family that could have gotten you FIRED. Not again. It's one thing to gossip but quite another to be a safety hazard.

[JaamE]

This is so sweet and made me tear up. I am so glad that your DH is supporting you the way that you need him to :)
And congrats on being cancer and cancer med free! That is HUGE.

Thanks. :-) It really meant a lot to me that he came.

My co-worker/friend actually threw a second, surprise party, on Sunday that DH and the kids also came too. My buddy D didn't make the second party, so it was mostly people from work, including my bosses and it was real nice to see that people really do care about me. I knew about it a few days before but i would never let her know that... she wanted to do it her way too and i loathe surprises. It still was weird, even knowing... but it was fun. there's a couple pictures on my myspace.

[MorgnsGrl]

Dear Universe,

Thank you for the fact that our drug-selling neighbor has put his house up for sale and will be moving away. Please let his house, and the other few that are for sale on our street, sell quickly, and to nice families or other nice people who can become part of our community.

Also, thank you for all of our amazing neighbors, the ones that are banding together to have a neighborhood party today. I am grateful to live here amongst these good people.

[Pensive]

Tommy has tantrumed and hurt his foot by kicking something angrily. He never seems to see it the way I do. It should be a logical consequence or something. :-P

[Annamarie]

You are clearly in a lot of pain and have not dealt with hurt in your past OR with the frustration and hurt you have with your husband and his unfortunate absence from your family's life. Please get help for yourself and your kids!!! They deserve it but most of all, you do!!! You can't keep pushing them away-especially your son. He isn't aware of anything except that daddy isn't home. I feel that he reminds you of T and that is just too much for you to take right now.

[azul99]

I love you, I love your son, I know that I am petty sometimes and am being petty now, but DAMN some of the stuff you do still bugs the crap out of me.

You had been after us to get together because we hadn't seen you in awhile, so we invited you to brunch yesterday. (We are glad you want to see us, but do not actually extend any kind of an invitation or make a suggestion of any kind, ever. What is up with that?)

We prepared a nice brunch - bagels w/whitefish salad; nova lox; cream cheese; sliced tomatoes & cucumbers, as well as homemade banana-chocolate chip mini-muffins; fruit (cantaloupe, strawberries, grapes); and coffee/iced tea.

We are glad you enjoyed the food. Next time, during the meal, rather than pulling over the serving bowl w/the remaining cantaloupe in it, and eating the rest of it *from the serving bowl*, why don't you just serve yourself however much you want? It is pretty much standard table practice.

And if you need to pick your teeth, please leave the table. That's just gross.

I am also glad you enjoyed the mini-muffins so much. I think I would have responded well to (and have been flattered by) an actual *request* for some of the muffins to take home, rather than your announcement, "I think I'll take some of those muffins home with us," followed by your rummaging around in my kitchen drawer for a ziplock bag.

Now, the thing about the muffins is, I had slated the rest of them as lunchbox fare for this week, so by taking some, you messed up that plan. Ultimately, that would not be such a big deal - it honestly wouldn't - and I would have felt very differently about it if you had phrased your request as such. I think it was the "I think I'll take" phrasing that got me (as opposed to, "may I please have" or "those are so good; would you mind if...?").

I know (I KNOW) I am being petty and I bet you noticed my irritation. I am very sorry about that. I couldn't help it. I just couldn't.

I do love you, even though you make me nuts.

That is all.

Love,

Your DIL

[Peggyann]

Dear Mom,

Melissa is gay. Get over it. Don't tell me "Don't tell people about your sister being gay, you've done things in your past that you wouldn't like broadcast all over town" you aren't even making sense. Getting bombed at 17 and spray painting the rival HS's mascot my school colors was a prank and it was stupid. There is nothing wrong with Mel. She's gay, get it over it. It's not a "phase" which is apparently the newest lie you are telling yourself to try to justify it in your own mind.

Gah
~PA~

[Pensive]

Thank you for making your song, "I'm just a girl". I know it's old but I will never get tired of hearing it on the radio. The lyrics are amazing. Thanks!

*walks away singing::guitar:
I'm just a girl,
yes, I'm some kind of freak,
they won't let me drive late at night.

[Sarah]

Dear kid who stole my kid's prized possession,

I really don't like you. And I'll like you less if you don't give it back. Also, I know I can't actually get you out of our lives, due to two or three unchangeable things (unless we move), but you're not welcome here anymore.

signed,

Bitch Mom on the block.

[hamamelis]

Dear kid who stole my kid's prized possession,

I really don't like you. And I'll like you less if you don't give it back. Also, I know I can't actually get you out of our lives, due to two or three unchangeable things (unless we move), but you're not welcome here anymore.

signed,

Bitch Mom on the block.

Oh no! :grouphug:

[hamamelis]

Dear friend, I'm really sorry to hear you are taking a year off from school to homeschool your kids. I'm going to miss seeing you every day, and I know DD is going to miss her friends a lot. I really appreciate your phone call this morning and wanting to get playdates arranged so they don't lose touch.

Dear universe, as unhappy as I am about said friend not returning, I have equal relief that another family isn't. It's one thing to be passionate and involved, but you take passion and involvement to a level that just rubs me the wrong way and bugs the crap outta me. *I* am an outspoken person, though not quite as much as this person is. However, the tactless unspokenness I will not miss. I'm afraid other friendships have suffered because IMO this person did not choose words mindfully. :-(

[Peggyann]

Dear Mike,

I have raging PMS. GO AWAY! If you don't leave me alone, I'm going to tie your winkie in a knot and put your favorite book about Nikola Tesla into the shredder. Don't test me, I'm 2 days away from starting my period, I have no chocolate and the diet pepsi you bought me is diet cherry pepsi, which is nasty and you know I don't drink flavored soda. Also, trying to make up by honking my boobie is just going to land you in traction.

:censored:
~PA~

[elizabeth]

Why? Why? Why?

Please let the bridge repairs not take as long as predicted. Please do not let my commute get screwed ... all of our activities will be impacted by this.

Please don't ruin people's Labor Day weekend and please don't let me be trapped in my house!

[JaamE]

...and it's a good way to piss off him, *and* make sure his mother doesn't like you.

He doesn't like you. And doing this doesn't help... he says you're fake and a player and all he does is roll his eyes and make fun of you when you do this...

You did notice that he didn't even turn around didn't you?

[sarahrose]

I do not understand why every time I wash these pants (which I love btw) the string/waist band ties comes completely out. It's a pain in my butt to have to re thread it everytime. But even with that I will keep my eye out for another pair at the rack. I do really love them and the best part is that I don't get camel toe.

[gfrach]

Some ideas:

Tie a bigger knot in the ends so it can't come out
Wash it with the tie tied in a bow
Safety pin the ends of the tie together (and to the pants) so they can't slip through

Good luck!

[hamamelis]

I do not understand why every time I wash these pants (which I love btw) the string/waist band ties comes completely out. It's a pain in my butt to have to re thread it everytime. But even with that I will keep my eye out for another pair at the rack. I do really love them and the best part is that I don't get camel toe.

I had that problem too and found one of those springy toggle thingies on winter coats, etc worked great. You should be able to find them in the notions department where they sell fabrics. HTH

[sarahrose]

Some ideas:

Tie a bigger knot in the ends so it can't come out
Wash it with the tie tied in a bow
Safety pin the ends of the tie together (and to the pants) so they can't slip through

Good luck!

I thought I had it beat when I tied the tie in a bow. I kept thinking..Ha..I've beat you now pants. But somehow it came untied.

I think I may try to safety pin them. I hadn't thought of that. Thanks. :)

[sarahrose]

I had that problem too and found one of those springy toggle thingies on winter coats, etc worked great. You should be able to find them in the notions department where they sell fabrics. HTH

Hadn't thought of that. If the safety pin thing doesn't work I may just get one just for washing. Thanks.

[hamamelis]

Dear Husband-

I love you, but you are clearly a dumbass sometimes about having an elderly dog. Yes, I did let the dogs out prior to leaving at 11am to go to Sue's house. I understand you were working a double shift and were running a little bit behind. But what you failed to realize is the dogs are used to still going out at the same time in the afternoons, even if you thought they'd be ok. So I come home to a big stinky pile of dog poop that did not come from the pug. It looked like it came from a buffalo, or quite possibly an elephant. :gross::ohno::shockfunny: Please, in the future, take the extra 2-3 minutes and at the very least bring the old dog out.

I was planning on shampooing rugs tomorrow, but a section of them got a head start tonight.

When I called to let you know what happened, I was not mad, because at that point I thought that the dogs had indeed been out before you left for work. I got home at 6:30, which is essentially 7+ hours from the time I left. They rarely have to hold it that long. When you told me you hadn't let them out I was then mad. But because you are working overtime, I'm just going to vent my frustrations out here because doing it to you is not going to be productive and only cause hurt feelings. I appreciate your working overtime, but you still do have a responsibility to letting the dogs out if I am not home to do so.

Your loving wife.

[mudcreekmama]

THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU! for such an awesome meeting! I'm so excited about working with you and the girl's team this year, you have no idea how long I've been waiting for this kind of partnership!

This school board rocks!

PS, School board, keep on rocking ... about that thing, and that place, I still need to deal with. Thanks.

[robyn]

Two things:

1) Please, please, please don't let my car get repo'd this weekend. I know I'm late w/payments but please don't. I hope to have the money for at least one month by Tuesday. Please, no repo.

2) I have an actual date with someone tomorrow evening. I am scared to death. I can't remember the last time I had a date. I don't know what to wear. (Yeah, silly I know, but I can't help it.) Especially since this person knew me a LONG time ago and I look a LOT different, as in I am bigger. And I let him know that, and he said he didn't care. I guess we'll see. I think I'm gonna throw up, that's how nervous I am. He offered to pick me up, I said no, I'll just meet him there. I'd rather have my own car so I can leave when I want. I don't want to chicken out at the last minute.

[gfrach]

Hugs, Robyn! I hope your car doesn't get repo'd and I do hope the date goes well, too!

[skyra]

thank you
this was exactly the laugh I needed tonight after MY mike was a complete fucking jackass (and I am on day 2 of my period and have been pmsing like a freight train all week)

Dear Mike,

I have raging PMS. GO AWAY! If you don't leave me alone, I'm going to tie your winkie in a knot and put your favorite book about Nikola Tesla into the shredder. Don't test me, I'm 2 days away from starting my period, I have no chocolate and the diet pepsi you bought me is diet cherry pepsi, which is nasty and you know I don't drink flavored soda. Also, trying to make up by honking my boobie is just going to land you in traction.

:censored:
~PA~

[gfrach]

trying to make up by honking my boobie is just going to land you in traction.

OMG, D does that and it just makes me crazy (PMS or no!!!). What the heck are they thinking????

[skyra]

This month I decided to become the housewife I should be. I have been taking the time to make sure that you have a hot, healthy, YUMMY, homecooked meal when you get home.

I spent 7.5 hrs cooking you a delicious meal. I had a horrible migraine, company, a kid who was acting like a monkey on crack and not only did I cook you this meal, but I went out and sucked up hurt feelings by going into the store that my friend owns (who I had a fallout with last week) just so I could get you the side dishes that you love to go with the meal. Did I mention that I did this WITH a migraine and a child acting like a monkey on crack?

You hurt my feelings when you told me that I was being frivolous and ridiculous by buying you that side dish (when we had a similar, but not nearly as nice). I asked you 4 times to stop. You continued to beak at me about it in a terribly condescending way. I told you that I was getting upset and that I was feeling disrespected, and you still continued. Then you acted shocked and told me that I was being silly when I finally lost my cool and slammed my chair into the table and then went to my room to cry.

Expect canned pork and beans on toast tomorrow because I am so NOT going to be going out of my way to cook you anything nice, anytime soon.

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(skip if menstrual stuff icks you out)


Dear moon cycles.
FUCK THE HELL OFF ALREADY.

Good lord. One month the PMS is only mediocre...just a little bitchy. Then I get the cramps from hell and I bleed big nasty chunks. The first day is awful because I get the shits fom hell, the second day I bleed like a stuck pig and cramp like nothing else. I feel like I need to get like a support belt for my vagina because my insides feel like they are oging to fall out.

Then the next month I might have the most evil PMS ever. Cysts in my armpit, horribly painful breasts, bloating, so. tired. I. could. DIE for a few days, and I get MEAN. And I RAGE. OMG...that RAGE that Robyn talked about? Yeah. That. Then my period takes DAYS to come. The PMS just goes on and on and on. For days prior to the bleeding comes vaginal bleeding with bowel movements. Then I start to bleed and it is dark and chunky but light and no cramping. And it tapers off quickly.

Of course it is one or the other, and there is nothing in between. It is just evil or evil. So please...just let it go away.

Oh, a new symptom the last few months...hot flashes with my period. Like, so hot I could die. What the hell.

[Sensitive Topic]

You have your own laptop. Mine is mine. And if for some reason you decide to go on mine, it is not OK to click on the minimized e-mail window. And it is even more wrong to click on one of my e-mails. I don't care that the subject line made you think it was a joke. It wasn't yours to read. And I'm sorry that said e-mail has traumatized you. Yes, I am getting a divorce. No, it's not officially final yet. Yes, I have a friend online that could potentially become a "special friend". At this point, we have not met. I didn't meet him on a dating site. I wasn't looking for that type of thing. It just developed unexpectedly. But he lives quite a distance from here, so you don't need to worry just yet. You will know if you ever need to know. Until then, I need you to respect my privacy, as I do yours. And I promise to be more careful and always close my e-mail.

Dear new friend,

Thank you for coming into my life and being so incredibly kind, funny, and smart. I am glad, given how we met, that you understand the craziness of what I have gone through these past several years. I'm sorry you had to go through a similar experience. I get great pleasure from our conversations. I do hope to meet you one of these days, but NY is a long way from the midwest. I have no idea of what could possibly come of this, but I am enjoying it for whatever it is and may potentially be. You are the first man that has ever shared so many common interests, core beliefs, and values with me. I can talk with you about music, art, politics,literature,...heck, pick a topic and we seem to be on the same wavelength. You make my mind feel alive and it feels good. I have a serious crush on you and am liking how that feels, too.

[robyn]

Hugs, Robyn! I hope your car doesn't get repo'd and I do hope the date goes well, too!


For now the car is still out in front, I hope it's there til Wed. Every time I hear a noise outside I run to the window to see who it is.

I'm leaving for my date in about 1/2 hr. I am so nervous I can't stand it. I don't know how to do my hair LOLOL. Part of me wants to just not go, but my mom said if I don't she'll kill me LOL. She remembers him from a long time ago and she really liked him so she's happy I'm going on an actual date w/someone she approves of. Not like I'm not old enough to decide that for myself :-P but maybe I should listen to her for once.

Sorry I'm rambling, just nerves. The wine is NOT helping!!! :jester:

[gfrach]

Dear ebay bidders--thank you thank you thank you! I put a Buy It Now price on one of my auctions and someone bid early so no one else could BIN. But lookie--the item is bid up now to $70 over my BIN price. Thank you! I can't wait to see what it closes for tomorrow.

[Tangwystl]

crazy! :) What is it? nft

[gfrach]

The Listening Program--it's a series of cds that help with auditory issues:
http://www.thelisteningprogram.com/

I'm still not going to recoup our total cost ($600) but looks like I'll make over 2/3 of it back. YAY!

[lindavw]

How'd it go?

[Tangwystl]

That is very cool! nft

[Peggyann]

Dear Atlantic Hurricane Season;

Calm the :censored: down!

:wtf: go away!! Gustav is bad enough!! Boo Hannah, make a hard eastern turn!! Go away!

~PA~

[JaamE]

if you don't stop trying to convince me i did things i did not do and drank way more than i did it's going to stop being so much fun.... I know exactly who grabbed D's crotch.. and it wasn't me. I aint the one who was drinking tequila. There's drunk and then there's buzzed and acting drunk... and i know where I was on that scale. I had a ball and I'm sore as hell, but i know what i did and didnt do. Dont argue with me about it, it's hurting the friendship.

[Nicke]

ntMy dear sweet friend,
Today at your baby's memorial service was one of the saddest moments I've ever experienced. I am so, so sorry your sweet baby Isaac died. To give birth to a "still sleeping" baby on it's due date must have been unimagineable.

Words can't express my grief for you and your family. I know how excited you were for this 4th baby, this sweet little boy. This morning when you told me that your arms were literally aching for your son and that your milk came in yesterday, tears silently were streaming down my face. I don't want to make you feel worse hearing me cry.

Seeing the picture of all 6 of your hands together was hearthwrenching. That small perfect hand laying on yours...I'm so, so sorry your baby died. I'm so thankful you were able to have a photographer come in and capture pictures of your sweet angel with you and your family. If you choose to share any other pictures, I would be honored to see them.

I've never supported a friend as they go through what you're going through, I will try my best to be here whenever you need, however you need my friendship. When you asked me to come and sit with you next week, I hope I don't say something wrong.

Just as I wrote to you last night, I want you to know that I am here to help in any way that you need. Having K and E play, coming to clean (really! DH is off right now and I'd much rather help at your house than clean mine :-), do your laundry (I know you have a thing about laundry but I'd still love to help), go shopping for you, take you shopping, bring you meals, cookies or whatever you're craving, rent/watch/return movies for/with you, sit with you, listen to you, hug you, hold you, brush your hair, anything. really. anything. I'd love to hear your birth story when you're ready to share it. How much did Isaac weigh? How long was he? I'm good and just sitting and saying nothing too, I will sit and just hold your hand. I could paint your toes.

I'm thinking of you, praying for you and crying with you.

Love, Tammy

[gfrach]

I think it was so good that she's not back yet! ;-)

[robyn]

Thanks for asking!!!!! It went "super" well...I'm at my sister's now, I would like to update later. We are still talking a lot and I am happy so far. :)