Numberslut!
(just to avoid confusion)
Ben: I didn't ask for any of this. I just want to be normal. Gronx: I wanted to be an underwear model. We play the hand we're dealt.
'Touched'
Spike's Bitches 31: We're Motivated Go-getters.
[NAFDA] Spike-centric discussion. Lusty, lewd (only occasionally crude), risque (and frisque), bawdy (Oh, lawdy!), flirty ('cuz we're purty), raunchy talk inside. Caveat lector.
Frankenbuddha - Aug 10, 2006 10:46:35 am PDT #8000 of 10001
"We are the Goon Squad and we're coming to town...Beep! Beep!" - David Bowie, "Fashion"
Polter-Cow - Aug 10, 2006 10:49:39 am PDT #8001 of 10001
What else besides ramen can you scoop? YOU CAN SCOOP THIS WORLD FROM DARKNESS!
In conclusion, let's make out in your new apartment.
You can sleep in my attic!
Also, I hear what you're saying, but I honestly do believe my uncle thinks he's giving good advice. He's very much an "I know how these guys work" kind of guy. The controlling part comes from the old "That's what I'd do, but you can do what you want" that comes at the end of it all.
Zenkitty - Aug 10, 2006 10:55:06 am PDT #8002 of 10001
Every now and then, I think I might actually be a little odd.
Oh, yeah, I'm sure he really does want to help you. It's just those subconscious motivations that mess things up. Of course I don't know any of y'all and I could be totally wrong... but it's how families tend to work, especially the more dysfunctional ones.
Anyway. Attic!
Deena - Aug 10, 2006 10:58:30 am PDT #8003 of 10001
How are you me? You need to stop that. Only I can be me. ~Kara
A honeymoon in Mazatlan sounds like heaven. Yay for you, Robin!
ChiKat - Aug 10, 2006 10:59:09 am PDT #8004 of 10001
That man was going to shank me. Over an omelette. Two eggs and a slice of government cheese. Is that what my life is worth?
but I honestly do believe my uncle thinks he's giving good advice. He's very much an "I know how these guys work" kind of guy. The controlling part comes from the old "That's what I'd do, but you can do what you want" that comes at the end of it all.
I completely agree with this assessment. Your uncle does love you and wants the best for you. And he thinks he knows what that is.
Deena - Aug 10, 2006 11:03:55 am PDT #8005 of 10001
How are you me? You need to stop that. Only I can be me. ~Kara
Have I mentioned that I love the name Pookah? Because I do. Pookah Pookah Pookah! Sit, Pookah, sit - good dog. Fun to say.
-t, I forgot to say thank you for this. My mom seemed to think the name was crazy, (of course, she doesn't know what Pookah means or she'd hate it even more) and told me I really needed to call the dog many things so he could choose his own name. That's how she named her dog, Nicky! (Nick is not so amused by that story as she'd like him to be.) I didn't realize it was bothering me until I read your post and felt relieved.
So, thank you.
DavidS - Aug 10, 2006 11:04:58 am PDT #8006 of 10001
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."
I need to find the study I read that actually shows people who have a more cynical view of life tend to actually be...not right, exactly, but more aware than people who are more optimistic.
Yeah, but the optimistic people live longer and are happier in their bubble of inaccurate optimism.
erikaj - Aug 10, 2006 11:09:50 am PDT #8007 of 10001
Always Anti-fascist!
Or maybe it just feels that way cause of endorphins from the monkey crack.
tommyrot - Aug 10, 2006 11:12:38 am PDT #8008 of 10001
Sir, it's not an offence to let your cat eat your bacon. Okay? And we don't arrest cats, I'm very sorry.
I need to find the study I read that actually shows people who have a more cynical view of life tend to actually be...not right, exactly, but more aware than people who are more optimistic.
Poking my head in here again....
The study involved playing some sort of game where the estimation of various probablilities of winning was a major part. Pessimists had a much more accurate view of their odds of winning in a given situation than optimists.
Topic!Cindy - Aug 10, 2006 11:19:06 am PDT #8009 of 10001
What is even happening?
The controlling part comes from the old "That's what I'd do, but you can do what you want" that comes at the end of it all.What happens if you try an answer like, "Oh, okay. That's a lot to think about. Thank you so much for your advice."
Granted, you might have to have prepared subject change ready--maybe asking about something you don't actually care about, that he can advise you on, or asking if there was ever a time in his life when such and such blah blah blah 'til you get him off on another tangent.