Lorne: Once the word spreads you beat up an innocent old man, well, the truly terrible will think twice before going toe-to-toe with our Avenging Angel. Spike: Yes. The geriatric community will be soiling their nappies when they hear you're on the case. Bravo.

'The Cautionary Tale of Numero Cinco'


Natter 59: Dominate Your Face!  

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.


Jesse - Jul 18, 2008 11:41:02 am PDT #8455 of 10003
Sometimes I trip on how happy we could be.

I just feel like such a loser failure because I keep comparing myself to both of my siblings and I shouldn't. I'm not them, I made my own choices for what career path to take (not a high income one) and what expenses to have (saving for my own place has not been high on my list until recently), so I should stop whining.

Meh. You can still whine! But yeah, comparing yourself to your siblings is a bad bet.


DawnK - Jul 18, 2008 11:43:00 am PDT #8456 of 10003
giraffe mode

DHL guy

JZ, you might want to remind her that those guys are Teamsters - they don't cross any picket lines. period. Not only that, but he's on a route and has a ton of deliveries to make, so that he stopped and said he'd wait for her was very nice. /exdhl employee


sarameg - Jul 18, 2008 11:45:03 am PDT #8457 of 10003

All day meetings are exhausting. Can I go home yet?


Jesse - Jul 18, 2008 11:48:10 am PDT #8458 of 10003
Sometimes I trip on how happy we could be.

I vote yes. As I am home already.

I went to give blood, because we got out early, and I had just gotten an email saying they need my type. I got there at like 2:50, and saw that they close at 3 today, so I offered to leave and come back another day, but they said no, come on in. I was in and out in record time -- literally a half-hour from filling out the form to eating Cheese-Nips. I'm not sure why I think my ability to give blood fast is a skill, but there you go.


sarameg - Jul 18, 2008 11:51:04 am PDT #8459 of 10003

Call it a superpower.

When I get home, I need to clean.

And eat dinner. Eating is good.


tommyrot - Jul 18, 2008 11:51:35 am PDT #8460 of 10003
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'm not sure why I think my ability to give blood fast is a skill

It's almost a superpower.

eta: x-posty....


Burrell - Jul 18, 2008 11:52:11 am PDT #8461 of 10003
Why did Darth Vader cross the road? To get to the Dark Side!

Not only that, but he's on a route and has a ton of deliveries to make, so that he stopped and said he'd wait for her was very nice.

Bet he doesn't make that mistake again.


beth b - Jul 18, 2008 11:52:57 am PDT #8462 of 10003
oh joy! Oh Rapture ! I have a brain!

If I compared my self to my siblings it isn't good.Both sisters are younger. Youngest sister -- married and in house before me. And her house- worth way more than mine. the middle sister - single and yet has owned a number of homes. Including one she still owns and rents. And she is way better with money. Career wise both sisters are in more prestiges, more lucrative positions.

About two years ago -- all that stuff stopped mattering at all. I recognized that I was responsible for where I was and , well, I like it here. And I've earned everything to get where things make me happy.


Vortex - Jul 18, 2008 11:54:29 am PDT #8463 of 10003
"Cry havoc and let slip the boobs of war!" -- Miracleman

So. At least I'm making my student loan payments!

Yes, exactly. If you weren't making those payments, you could be saving for a house with that money.

I just feel like such a loser failure because I keep comparing myself to both of my siblings and I shouldn't. I'm not them, I made my own choices for what career path to take (not a high income one) and what expenses to have (saving for my own place has not been high on my list until recently), so I should stop whining.

you're not, sweetie. Also, think of how much money that you could save if you halved most of your expenses (rent, utilities, etc.) The only thing that costs significantly more when there are two people is food, and even then, it doesn't double.


Tamara - Jul 18, 2008 11:54:34 am PDT #8464 of 10003
You know, we could experiment and cancel football.

Kathy, I spend way to much time looking at real estate listings, as well. I think it is some strange form of masochism. Both my siblings are better off financially than me, but I would lay odds that I am happier and they are both jealous of my independence and lack of responsibilities.