What javachik said.
Stop means no. And no means no. So . . . stop.
Xander ,'Conversations with Dead People'
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.
Polter-Cow - Jan 13, 2010 8:37:15 pm PST #6793 of 30000
What else besides ramen can you scoop? YOU CAN SCOOP THIS WORLD FROM DARKNESS!
Pix - Jan 13, 2010 8:43:15 pm PST #6794 of 30000
The status is NOT quo.
Aw, thanks. Normally it would not at all be an issue. Like I said, I figured I was being overly touchy. They really are dear people.
erin_obscure - Jan 13, 2010 9:08:08 pm PST #6795 of 30000
Occasionally I’m callous and strange
It is wierd. I can't imagine asking to stay with the bride and groom... (a wedding reception is a wedding reception, even if signing of papers happened at an earlier date.) Maybe they were hoping for a referral to a friend or neighbor who lives in the area?
javachik - Jan 13, 2010 9:29:26 pm PST #6796 of 30000
Our wings are not tired.
While I stand by my comment that Drew and Kristin are so welcoming, I'm also wondering if they assumed that PixDesigns were maybe staying at a hotel that night? That's not unheard of; I've friends who stayed in the wedding couples' place in that situation. But it sounds like it's been handled well and resolved.
Seska (the Watcher-in-Training) - Jan 13, 2010 10:57:03 pm PST #6797 of 30000
"We're all stories, in the end. Just make it a good one, eh?"
Ginger, wishing you a better day today.
P-C, you sound like you're dealing amazingly well with your mother! I hope it continues to get easier.
Hil, I hope today's interviews go just as well.
Today I *will* finish this book and start writing the book review. Even if my own horrible death under an enormous pile of sociology tomes is involved.
Tom Scola - Jan 14, 2010 3:25:29 am PST #6798 of 30000
Remember that the frontier of the Rebellion is everywhere. And even the smallest act of insurrection pushes our lines forward.
When I was figuring out where to stay next weekend, my thought process was, “Well, since I’m going to Los Angeles, I could just stay with Kristin and Dr—Oh, right.”
WindSparrow - Jan 14, 2010 3:30:01 am PST #6799 of 30000
Love is stronger than death and harder than sorrow. Those who practice it are fierce like the light of stars traveling eons to pierce the night.
I just tripped across some Whose Line Is It Anyway? clips on YouTube, and so I bring you a new edition of Wake Up And/Or Procrastinate Without Hugh Laurie Stephen Fry: [link]
Steph L. - Jan 14, 2010 3:36:35 am PST #6800 of 30000
this mess was yours / now your mess is mine
P-C, it may always be hard, but you've made a huge step in your own growth and in your relationships just by having these conversations.
I was going to say this. Being able to set boundaries is so important in all your relationships, including with whoever you marry, AND it's vitally important to be able to model/teach that to your kids (if you have kids).
So, even though you can't tell your mom this right now (maybe ever), the rough shit she's putting you through is going to end up being much more important for your potential future marriage than a locket is.
Still, it's exhausting bullshit, and I'm sorry it's dragging on. I'm glad, though, that from what you've said, your dad understands that you're standing your ground and is accepting of it. That's got to be some comfort to you.
Seska (the Watcher-in-Training) - Jan 14, 2010 3:40:35 am PST #6801 of 30000
"We're all stories, in the end. Just make it a good one, eh?"
WindSparrow - a new edition! Hurrah!
Shir - Jan 14, 2010 4:41:14 am PST #6802 of 30000
"And that's why God Almighty gave us fire insurance and the public defender".
Why yes, I'm skipping. So GoYou! to P-C, and good luck to Hil, and... how's everybody?
Edit: I forgot I have news. I am now also a research asst.. Hence, busy beyond belief. But dear God, this year has to pay up, somehow and somewhere and something.