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Spike's Bitches 45: That sure as hell wasn't in the brochure.  

[NAFDA] Spike-centric discussion. Lusty, lewd (only occasionally crude), risqué (and frisqué), bawdy (Oh, lawdy!), flirty ('cuz we're purty), raunchy talk inside. Caveat lector.


quester - Apr 19, 2010 7:43:30 am PDT #16497 of 30000
Danger is my middle name, only I spell it R. u. t. h. - Tina Belcher.

Congrats, meara!

Seska, awesome to the rescue!

About going back to school in lieu of a job, I want to study Web Graphic Design. It's a much more extensive course than the Web Page Design Certificate I got last year.

Basically, I didn't learn enough, I haven't kept up with what little I learned and I have no confidence in my ability to do anything and less in my ability to convince someone to give me a job.

I think more intensive study will help both my confidence and getting a job. In the mean time, I need to get some kind of work so I can pay my insurance and credit card bills. I also need to move out of my sister's house. It's been over a year.

Sis and SiL have been very generous but I can tell it's wearing thin. I'm tired of being in limbo and I don't want to alienate them.


sj - Apr 19, 2010 7:45:20 am PDT #16498 of 30000
"There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea."

Congratulations, meara!!! Best of luck moving.


Seska (the Watcher-in-Training) - Apr 19, 2010 7:50:43 am PDT #16499 of 30000
"We're all stories, in the end. Just make it a good one, eh?"

Yay meara! Congrats on the home-ownership! Wishing you a successful move.

quester, the web graphic design course sounds really interesting. And like a smart move. Would you do it alongside part-time work, then? I hope it all works out well for you, whatever you decide to do next.


Nora Deirdre - Apr 19, 2010 7:51:31 am PDT #16500 of 30000
I’m responsible for my own happiness? I can’t even be responsible for my own breakfast! (Bojack Horseman)

Oh, man, quester- good luck to you. That is a seriously stressful situation. I hope the program is what you need to get back in the swing of things.


quester - Apr 19, 2010 7:57:29 am PDT #16501 of 30000
Danger is my middle name, only I spell it R. u. t. h. - Tina Belcher.

thanks seska & nora.

It's a leap, but I really do think I need it. I will be talking to the Returning Adult Counselor next Monday to find out how feasible it all is and how to proceed.

I'm hoping for part-time or full-time work of some sort to enable living. A lot will depend on whether I'm eligible for financial aid.

There is also the problem of health insurance to worry about. I run out of Cobra in June and I am seriously considering not paying for it for May and June because that is $1200 that I don't have now.


Beverly - Apr 19, 2010 8:10:20 am PDT #16502 of 30000
Days shrink and grow cold, sunlight through leaves is my song. Winter is long.

Oh meara, congratulations! Also, you are commendable for not scaring the neighbors by being yelly on the phone with the bank.

Seska, you and the Girl are great for helping stranded people. What a neat thing to do--and to be able to do.

I can't talk Stephanie into the official Steph corset? Imagine the F2Fs!

Bonny, that's great to know, should any of us need to pull that card.

Nora, all best thoughts to Taz--and you. And quester, all good luck to you, too.


Vortex - Apr 19, 2010 8:12:56 am PDT #16503 of 30000
"Cry havoc and let slip the boobs of war!" -- Miracleman

I can't talk Stephanie into the official Steph corset? Imagine the F2Fs!

yes, but I can't wear the same thing every time! I mean, if I could come up with just one or two other uses for it, I would get it, but I hate to buy something just for one event.


Beverly - Apr 19, 2010 8:25:02 am PDT #16504 of 30000
Days shrink and grow cold, sunlight through leaves is my song. Winter is long.

I see your dilemma. I just need to get the mental (drop dead gorgeous) image of the three of you out of my head--or rather keep it there, and my mouth shut.


Seska (the Watcher-in-Training) - Apr 19, 2010 8:40:27 am PDT #16505 of 30000
"We're all stories, in the end. Just make it a good one, eh?"

I forgot to mention - The Girl was interviewed about her mini-rescue on BBC London news this morning. It was just aired. Weird experience, seeing your fiancee on the telly.


omnis_audis - Apr 19, 2010 8:42:28 am PDT #16506 of 30000
omnis, pursue. That's an order from a shy woman who can use M-16. - Shir

I heard the British Navy is doing essentially the same thing and that there's a plan to fly Britons (does that include everyone?) to Madrid and then home by Navy from there.
Is anyone else having visions of Dunkirk 1940 in their heads? Maybe it's just because I'm a bit of a WWII buff. Either way, good for you Seska for helping stranded travelers. Bring lots of water and healthy munchies, in case you get stranded too. With that much confusion, mistakes are bound to be made.

ION- in an effort to clear the pantry a bit, last night I made a ziti. Cleared a box of pasta and two jars of sauce. Alas, I had a serious carb-coma while watching Fantastic Mr Fox, and then couldn't fall asleep until well past 4am. Fast forward to this morning, where I slept through SEVEN alarms! Oy. Tired now.