Don't let the space bugs bite!

Kaylee ,'Objects In Space'


Natter 48 Contiguous States of Denial  

Off-topic discussion. Wanna talk about corsets, duct tape, or physics? This is the place. Detailed discussion of any current-season TV must be whitefonted.


Sparky1 - Nov 14, 2006 10:24:20 am PST #200 of 10007
Librarian Warlord

I've also officially commited myself to applying for the MLS program at Illinois (Internet version of the program) by asking my boss for a reference. Double eeep!!

Go you!


bon bon - Nov 14, 2006 10:25:57 am PST #201 of 10007
It's five thousand for kissing, ten thousand for snuggling... End of list.

This is how I know I'm not an adult-- I fantasize about food, other people point out lawnmowers and mortgages and washing machines.


askye - Nov 14, 2006 10:29:43 am PST #202 of 10007
Thrive to spite them

I felt very grown up when I negotiated my raise. Granted I'm still a temp secretary and I don't have many benefits but I did this by myself.


sj - Nov 14, 2006 10:32:02 am PST #203 of 10007
"There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea."

Having a fully stocked pantry instead of just having ramien and easy mac in the pantry and learning how to cook feels like a step toward adulthood for me, but I don't feel like an adult.


Matt the Bruins fan - Nov 14, 2006 10:32:20 am PST #204 of 10007
"I remember when they eventually introduced that drug kingpin who murdered people and smuggled drugs inside snakes and I was like 'Finally. A normal person.'” —RahvinDragand

Becoming an adult was a gradual process, as I lived with my folks until I was 23 but started paying my own way at 18. A big benchmark for me was choosing a place to live based on location and amenities rather than which one of my friends had an extra bedroom. Also, painting walls in an apartment to put my stamp on it was fairly major.


shrift - Nov 14, 2006 10:35:31 am PST #205 of 10007
"You can't put a price on the joy of not giving a shit." -Zenkitty

ZOMG Dana, INSENT.


Dana - Nov 14, 2006 10:36:28 am PST #206 of 10007
"I'm useless alone." // "We're all useless alone. It's a good thing you're not alone."

What? What?!?

Runs to e-mail.


Dana - Nov 14, 2006 10:37:24 am PST #207 of 10007
"I'm useless alone." // "We're all useless alone. It's a good thing you're not alone."

ZOMG. I mean, not unexpected, but still.


Atropa - Nov 14, 2006 10:39:39 am PST #208 of 10007
The artist formerly associated with cupcakes.

What trappings define adulthood for you guys?

I suppose owning a house and paying for its upkeep *should* make me feel like an adult.

Going to a job that I often can't stand because if I didn't, we'd be out in the street.

Bingo. That would be it.


Jesse - Nov 14, 2006 10:40:36 am PST #209 of 10007
Sometimes I trip on how happy we could be.

This is really stupid, but I always feel like an adult when I'm traveling, and (a) get off the plane (/bus/whatever) in a place where I don't live, and make my own way to where I'm going, or (b) get off the plane (/bus/whatever) in the place where I do live, make my own way home, let myself in, get the mail, etc.

I think everyone in Natter should mail a spoon to Jesse

BUT THEN THEY WOULDN'T MATCH!!