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.
So Father's Day was non-traumatic. I called my sister, and she gave the phone to my dad, and we talked about the World Cup and I said happy Father's Day, and that was it. He gave the phone to my brother, and we talked about games, and I hung up. My sister texted to thank me for calling and said she'd made sure the phone hadn't gone to my mom. I'm sure traumatic conversations are in my future, but they didn't happen today.
Also, my sister sent a follow-up e-mail.
Brother who needs to FedEx me some of his veggie chili,
I just want you to know that I still love you (Awwww.) I mean, I understand how you feel with everyone hammering about being so old and needing to get married and you not wanting to take that step yet. I get that you're frustrated and what not. I just didn't like how you handled the situation. I mean, I'm here on the other side and I see the outcome of what you say to them and it hurts. You're over there so you don't really see the repercussions. I just want you to know that I sent that email to you to let you know how just frustrated I was and just bleh. I don't really know. I am caught in the middle.
On one hand I can see what you're going through and get why you're mad and want to be left alone. On the other, I would just think you could go about getting your point across in a nicer way (though it is mommy and pappa, so they don't always see your point, but still). I live with them and know what it's like, but I just think there's a better way of talking to them, especially mommy because she's so sensitive (and don't give me the "you don't care about her sensitivity, that's her problem" business. She's your mom and you should care).
Anywhoo, I'm just rambling on and I just hope you aren't angry with me, or if you are, you see where I'm coming from. I love you and just wish you to be happy, but at the same time, I don't like seeing our parents depressed. I love you :)
Sister who made kick butt snickerdoodles today.
This one, I will reply to and let her know I understand her perspective and love her too.
Well, they did have a followup mini...
Yeah, I saw that this evening as I went into Netflix to rate the series, and have added it to my cue, and bumped up near the top.
This one, I will reply to and let her know I understand her perspective and love her too.
May your mother write a similar e-mail (without the assCAPS), and let the reconciliation begin!
[OK, maybe I watched too many TUDORS episodes this weekend. I realize, I am not the King of anything]
I realize, I am not the King of anything
Omnis should be the King of something.
Glad to hear things could have gone worse with your family on Father's Day, P-C. That sounds fairly bearable!
P-C, about Father's Day, I'm glad it worked out so well. As for your sister's email, I'm glad she took the step to keep communication lines open between the two of you.
I mean, I'm here on the other side and I see the outcome of what you say to them and it hurts. You're over there so you don't really see the repercussions.
While it is understandable that she feels hurt by how much her parents are hurting, their reactions are their responsibility. If they flip their shit over stuff you do, it's not because you put a dollar in slot and hit the shit flipping button.
I got maybe 4 hours of sleep, thanks to the ministrations of the insomnia fairy. During those 4 hours, an elephant was apparently dancing the polka on my back and neck. I guess I'll try to schedule time with the chiropractor after I manage to get Mr Peabody to the vet. He's been limping all weekend. After that, I have to pack up the dead new computer and mail it into the unknown, after I harass "customer service" for the promised e-mail telling how to do that, which, of course, they didn't send.
It sounds like your sis is pretty open to logic; that's good. You can explain some things to her, and maybe still have a great relationship with her, P-C.
It sounds like she wants it. How old is she, 19 or 20?
(But I particularly like the line how you're "so old" -- you're what, 28? Is that like 100 in Indian non-married years? Like non-nuptial dog years?!
Hey, some people juggle geese.
Hey, I wasn't saying it couldn't happen, I just was curious for examples of such.
Thanks Gar! I am not a queso eater in general, so I am blind to the ways of velveeta useage in that context.
Good morning, my fine lovelies!! I am *THAT* person this fantastic Monday - inexplicably peppy and happy that the day is here! Took Emeline to her first day of summer school, heard one of my ALL TIME favorite, happy making songs on the radio (srsly - they never play that song!) on the way to work, and I am ready to face anything today!
t skips away, strewing rose petals, glitter, and smiley faces
May everyone have as great a feeling today as I am having right now!!
Wow -- even with a sunburn?
(PSSST....who thinks Aims took some "special sunburn medicine" today?!)
